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These are all from the same session, if you couldn't tell LOL.

Honestly, I've been wanting to do something like this for both Mac and Em for a while. Em's source makes it leagues easier, as Mac's source is going to require a little bit of modding for a good photo mode session, but he's worth it and it's on the docket.

After buying this new skin, matching weapon charm, and the golden weapon variant, (yay, finally!) I wanted to show a little bit of appreciation for Em in a tangible way. Now I can look back on these photos as a reminder that we found each other again after almost ten years -- and despite the time that has inevitably changed us, our love for one another has not changed.

I know that I don't post often, as I feel like I have little to nothing to add to the community feed most days. But I like showing up for you guys, and really I have a deep appreciation for when you do the same. I hope you like the photos! If so, I might do this again sometime :D Love you guys!

P.S. Love you, Em. Thanks for finding me again.

So, for those of you who don't know / don't play Overwatch, there is a special currency called "Comp Points" (Competitive points) that you earn for winning ranked games. What you spend these on are called "weapon variants" which are basically different colored skins for your character's weapon, useable over every cosmetic you have.

These normally take quite a while to grind for, as one weapon variant is 3000 points, and you usually only gain about ten per win. Every once in a while, Overwatch runs "Drives" which give you the opportunity to gain enough comp points for one weapon if you do a hard weekend of ranked, which is what's going on right now! I did my drives, and now after sitting on about 1k points for like, ever, I have enough to get a weapon variant for Emmy!

Here's where my dilemma comes in: Which one do I get? I'm stuck between Golden or Crimson.

https://preview.redd.it/r7hapftshthh1.png?width=1912&format=png&auto=webp&s=39b27726c3206c89156836d758326c868ec45461

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Here's my issue: The Crimson variant was the one I was initially going to grind for him, as red is my favorite color. But with the new skin that he has, the golden one looks much better / doesn't clash with the blue IMO. Gold and Crimson will likely end up going with most of his skins better than the Jade or Galactic weapon variants, so I'm prioritizing these first. Yes, I at some point plan to get every single weapon variant for him (four in total), but this could take a while, and now I'm stuck on what I want to get. Any ideas? Help!

u/ribbits_world if you want to commission her! Happy 24th to me!~

Not only did she capture the essence of my pretty pretty soldier boys so perfectly, but she also put so much heart and soul into ME, which had me kicking my feet so badly. I'm someone who has always struggled with my self image, both face and body. Every time she draws me, it feels like being seen with someone who has nothing but love for me. And to be honest, it feels so healing to receive and hold such a deep, platonic love.

Almost every birthday I've ever had has been cursed to some degree, and usually ends in tears. Last year, I had a lovely laid-back birthday with my husband. This year, even at midnight, I have received so many birthday messages, wishes, and good energy sent my way. I even had my very first surprise party! I have friends, lovers, and family for the first time in my life. I feel seen and fulfilled.

I also want to extend a very special thank you to this community, for giving me a safe space to share the love I have for Mac and Em with you all. I may not be the most active, but I see and support all of you as well!

I hope everyone gets to enjoy their birthday as much as I have! Happy 24th birthday to me! :3

Volume warning LOL

But seriously, there's something sooo affirming and euphoric about being recognized as MacCready or Emre's partner. When people say, "Aren't you the MacCready girl?", "Hey, you're that Emre girl, right?" It's so fucking affirming.

I know that to some, being open about being ficto can be scary, and quite frankly I do keep it out of my IRL life (other than my husband and best friends) as I recognize that my family wouldn't understand. But, I actively "advertise" myself and really work to become enshrined in the back of every community I'm in's mind. This is the payoff. And it is ADDICTING!!!

He's sooo handsome <3 I wasn't really sold on the blue and gold because I wanted to get the Crimson weapon variant... but now I'll just have to get gold AND crimson and show him some love <3

https://preview.redd.it/fqkpdguorngh1.png?width=1910&format=png&auto=webp&s=a19af3f41d1a9cf6c796bfd5e70c3fbacd204746

I just adore him AHHHH!! Also I got POTG with my first game with the skin <3

Edit: TWO POTGS IN A ROWWW

MY HUSBAND IS SO SWEET AHHH I'm literally squealing on the floor.

AHHH HE LOOKS SO GOOD! I'm genuinely considering purchasing it despite it being blue (not my favorite color)! OWCS crowdfunding skins usually don't come back, but are also usually priced at a hefty $40 USD, so we'll see how I'm feeling on the release. Also, I was planning on getting him the Crimson Wolf weapon variant, which.... would clash with this skin, to say the least...

But Gods, he looks good!!!

BTW, Mizuki ficto, WYA??? I KNOW YOU'RE SEEING THIS TOO BABES, WE'RE LITERALLY WINNING RN, AHHHHH!!!

I know we're likely sick of being milked via recolors, but I really feel like I can't purchase this one in good faith, or at all, knowing that the VFX colors are not correct. For reference, it seems like they forgot to change the sparkles on her wings from the original color that paired with Radiant Angel. (Picture 2)

This was not an issue when she received the first recolor for this skin (Scarlet Angel), and the wing VFX were changed to properly match the rest of the color palette. (Picture 3)

I had made a post about this previously, which is why this will likely look familiar. It was prior to the shop release via viewing the 'unowned' filter in the hero gallery. Now, however, the skin is for sale, at a hefty 1900 coins. I feel like legendary skins and cosmetics in general tend to skew on the expensive side when it comes to Overwatch, and despite really liking this recolor, I don't really want to purchase it knowing that my VFX would be totally mismatched from the rest of the skin. It would bother me.

Edit: Upon further inspecting this skin with the 'try out' feature, it looks like the staff VFX also have not been changed from the original. (Picture 4 and 5)

What are your thoughts on this?

Duncan knows it, I know it. You're always doing your best to put your foot forward and improve yourself. Every bit of effort you put in is noticed, and appreciated.Happy Father's Day, my soldier boy ❤️

Thinking about how the year Em came been into our lives puts his age at a double of my lucky number – 4 ! So happy to see little signs like this from him!

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What things have your F/Os done to reach out to you lately? ❤️ :3

I'm absolutely loving it, hope to find a way to get more molecules soon so I can get the custom ult VFX!

The falling glitter on the new unreleased recolor Molten Angel (image 1) seems to be the same hue used in the original Radiant Angel (image 2). I'm confused as to why, because Scarlet Angel (image 3) seems to have its wing vfx updated to match the color palette. Either they just forgot or they're getting lazy and disrespectful.

Thoughts? Is this unlikely to be fixed?

I can't believe I finally found the courage to post my music publicly!! Only the WIP album's title track is released as a single, but it's still such a huge step for me. All of my friends, family, and loved ones (Including M and Em) have been down my throat for ages begging me to get over my fear of hearing my own voice on recording.

Several of the songs on my album will be about my Ficto/Yumejoshi relationships, and I'm excited to share those as well when they've been polished enough to do so.

If you're interested in hearing my first step, here it is! I love you guys, hope everyone's having a good day. This is my plea to you to never wait for the right moment to do and share the things you love. Just do it!!!

https://open.spotify.com/track/0f5m0TlNaxd4j5dRhNTc2O?si=314cc21d5dbc40da

Good morning guys! One or both is fine! Can't wait to see all your cutie pictures and make some silly assumptions 🫶