My motor cortex learning to play Dark Souls
Feb. 21st, 2026 09:07 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rydra_wongcan, to some small degree, be simulated by a blindfolded person trying to push buttons while someone else shouts confused and panicked instructions at them:
(Except that these guys mastered jumping WAY faster than I did.)
It's hilarious and delightful to me to watch people having an experience of Dark Souls which is not wholly unlike mine. In a weird way I feel kind of #represented.
In later vids, they have (like me) discovered the joys of the halberd as adaptive technology for people who are bad at spacing and aiming.
(Except that these guys mastered jumping WAY faster than I did.)
It's hilarious and delightful to me to watch people having an experience of Dark Souls which is not wholly unlike mine. In a weird way I feel kind of #represented.
In later vids, they have (like me) discovered the joys of the halberd as adaptive technology for people who are bad at spacing and aiming.
Philosophical Questions: Life
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:55 amysabetwordsmith
People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Is it right or wrong that everyone seems to be accustomed to the fact that all of humanity and most of the life on Earth could be wiped out at the whim of a handful of people?
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Is it right or wrong that everyone seems to be accustomed to the fact that all of humanity and most of the life on Earth could be wiped out at the whim of a handful of people?
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Lawfully Imprisoned by Jain (Explicit)
Feb. 21st, 2026 06:50 pmmific posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
stargateficrecShows: SGA
Rec Category: threesomes+
Characters: John Sheppard/Ronon Dex/Rodney McKay
Categories: M/M/M
Words: 1676
Warnings: No AO3 warnings apply
Author on DW:jain
Author's Website: Jain on AO3
Link: Lawfully Imprisoned on AO3 (locked to the archive), and on Wayback
Why This Must Be Read: Continuing my "criminals/prison" theme. I do love a complete AU, and this is very hot. Rodney's a new cellmate for Ronon who's a nice guy even though his appearance freaks Rodney out initially, and then Rodney discovers Ronon has a boyfriend, John, who he sees on "shower day". It's John/Ronon with a side order of voyeuristic Rodney due to the circumstances, and everyone has a good time. I liked all the kissing, and the small worldbuilding details about their lives in prison.
( fic summary under here )
Rec Category: threesomes+
Characters: John Sheppard/Ronon Dex/Rodney McKay
Categories: M/M/M
Words: 1676
Warnings: No AO3 warnings apply
Author on DW:
jainAuthor's Website: Jain on AO3
Link: Lawfully Imprisoned on AO3 (locked to the archive), and on Wayback
Why This Must Be Read: Continuing my "criminals/prison" theme. I do love a complete AU, and this is very hot. Rodney's a new cellmate for Ronon who's a nice guy even though his appearance freaks Rodney out initially, and then Rodney discovers Ronon has a boyfriend, John, who he sees on "shower day". It's John/Ronon with a side order of voyeuristic Rodney due to the circumstances, and everyone has a good time. I liked all the kissing, and the small worldbuilding details about their lives in prison.
( fic summary under here )
Recipes (No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Feb. 20th, 2026 11:01 pmpattrosePeanut butter pie
(No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Ingredients:
8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ¼ cups (660 g) creamy peanut butter divided
¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
8 ounces (750 ml) whipped topping thawed
1 9-inch chocolate graham cracker crust
1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped, optional
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat/whip until smooth using an electric mixer.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust, and chill until firm (at least 4 hours or overnight).
Decorate with chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter.
(No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Ingredients:
8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ¼ cups (660 g) creamy peanut butter divided
¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
8 ounces (750 ml) whipped topping thawed
1 9-inch chocolate graham cracker crust
1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped, optional
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat/whip until smooth using an electric mixer.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust, and chill until firm (at least 4 hours or overnight).
Decorate with chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter.
Recipe Easy Philly
Feb. 20th, 2026 11:06 pmpattroseEasy Philly cheese steak casserole.
Easy Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Ingredients:
• 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak cut very thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
2. Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes until soft.
3. Add sirloin beef and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
5. Add cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the beef mixture. Turn off heat.
6. Layer the casserole: Pour the beef mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle both shredded cheeses evenly on top.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before you serve.
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Serving Info:
• Servings: 6
• Calories: ~420 per serving
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Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a side salad or over toasted hoagie rolls for a fun Philly cheesesteak sandwich twist.
Easy Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Ingredients:
• 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak cut very thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
⸻
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
2. Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes until soft.
3. Add sirloin beef and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
5. Add cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the beef mixture. Turn off heat.
6. Layer the casserole: Pour the beef mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle both shredded cheeses evenly on top.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before you serve.
⸻
Serving Info:
• Servings: 6
• Calories: ~420 per serving
⸻
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a side salad or over toasted hoagie rolls for a fun Philly cheesesteak sandwich twist.
Recipes (No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Feb. 20th, 2026 11:01 pmpattrosePeanut butter pie
(No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Ingredients:
8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ¼ cups (660 g) creamy peanut butter divided
¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
8 ounces (750 ml) whipped topping thawed
1 9-inch chocolate graham cracker crust
1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped, optional
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat/whip until smooth using an electric mixer.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust, and chill until firm (at least 4 hours or overnight).
Decorate with chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter.
(No Bake Peanut Butter Pie)
Ingredients:
8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ¼ cups (660 g) creamy peanut butter divided
¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
8 ounces (750 ml) whipped topping thawed
1 9-inch chocolate graham cracker crust
1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped, optional
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat/whip until smooth using an electric mixer.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust, and chill until firm (at least 4 hours or overnight).
Decorate with chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter.
Collection revealed!
Feb. 20th, 2026 10:05 pmrfemod posting in rarefemslashexchangeThe collection is now open!
Please remember that commenting on your gift is mandatory for this exchange so please do so in good faith. :)
Of course, comments are encouraged on any works that you enjoy within the collection!
If you have any issues with your gift, please reach out as soon as possible via email at rarefemslashexchangemod@gmail.com.
Creator reveals will be on February 27th, 10PM PST. [Countdown] [In Your Timezone]
Any other questions/comments can be left on this post (anon is on, screening isn't) or you can email as well.
Enjoy! :D
Please remember that commenting on your gift is mandatory for this exchange so please do so in good faith. :)
Of course, comments are encouraged on any works that you enjoy within the collection!
If you have any issues with your gift, please reach out as soon as possible via email at rarefemslashexchangemod@gmail.com.
Creator reveals will be on February 27th, 10PM PST. [Countdown] [In Your Timezone]
Any other questions/comments can be left on this post (anon is on, screening isn't) or you can email as well.
Enjoy! :D
Edible Landscaping Order
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:02 amysabetwordsmithI picked out what to get from Edible Landscaping. There's not much left this season. I should try them in fall to see if they have a better selection then.
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2026. 60 questions meme
Feb. 20th, 2026 10:51 pmpattroseWhen you picture yourself 10 years from now, what do you want to have achieved and experienced?
Ten years from now, I'll be 84. I can hope that I'm still writing fanfic, but I might not be. You never know how your life is going to turn out. Also, people pass away all the time. You don't know what's in store for yourself.
Second part of the question. I have achieved many things in my life, so I believe I passed with flying colors.
How about all of you?
Ten years from now, I'll be 84. I can hope that I'm still writing fanfic, but I might not be. You never know how your life is going to turn out. Also, people pass away all the time. You don't know what's in store for yourself.
Second part of the question. I have achieved many things in my life, so I believe I passed with flying colors.
How about all of you?
Topics for talk, February.
Feb. 20th, 2026 10:39 pmpattroseThings I Like About Myself (I'm early again)
I like many things about myself. I'll try and list them here:
1. I'm a good wife.
2. I'm a good mom.
3. I'm a great grandmother.
4. I'm kind.
5. I'm a good listener.
6. I'm understanding.
7. I'm loyal.
I'm boring myself. Sorry folks. Visions of doing the Snowflake Community again.
How about you?
I like many things about myself. I'll try and list them here:
1. I'm a good wife.
2. I'm a good mom.
3. I'm a great grandmother.
4. I'm kind.
5. I'm a good listener.
6. I'm understanding.
7. I'm loyal.
I'm boring myself. Sorry folks. Visions of doing the Snowflake Community again.
How about you?
Meme
Feb. 20th, 2026 11:40 pmysabetwordsmith
Because it's nice to let people know that we appreciate them.
In the spirit of love memes, this meme is a place to thank someone who's created something you love, or done something kind that you still remember after all this time, or who has made your fandom life (or your life in general!) better in some way.
🩵Appreciation Meme🩵
my thread is here!
Not quite. 365 days questions meme February
Feb. 20th, 2026 10:33 pmpattroseI'm early again.
21. When was the last time you heard music played live (at a concert, in a musical)?
Oh my gosh, it's been years. We heard Jim Croce sing before he died. I saw Paul Revere and the Raiders in 1969. That's it. I wish I had a big list, but I don't.
How about you?
21. When was the last time you heard music played live (at a concert, in a musical)?
Oh my gosh, it's been years. We heard Jim Croce sing before he died. I saw Paul Revere and the Raiders in 1969. That's it. I wish I had a big list, but I don't.
How about you?
Fantasy story with loner male knight and cross-dressing female page
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:41 pmalias_sqbrI didn't watch Dunc and Egg but Cam did, and he found himself thinking about how fun it could be to have a story where a somewhat loner knight (disgraced/unproven/just antisocial, whatever) takes on a determined and surprisingly knowledgable page, who he eventually realises is a girl in disguise, and they have Adventures (but no romance, preferably)
He asked if I knew of any stories like that, since it feels like a really obvious premise, and I felt like I must have seen something along those lines by Tamora Pierce/ Mercedes Lackey etc but nothing came to mind. eg the Alanna series has the crossdressing page part but not the loner knight, Kel doesn't have the cross-dressing, etc.
So I come to you! At this point we're mostly just curious if it exists at all, but actual recs are definitely not unwelcome. Books/tv/movies, whatever.
He asked if I knew of any stories like that, since it feels like a really obvious premise, and I felt like I must have seen something along those lines by Tamora Pierce/ Mercedes Lackey etc but nothing came to mind. eg the Alanna series has the crossdressing page part but not the loner knight, Kel doesn't have the cross-dressing, etc.
So I come to you! At this point we're mostly just curious if it exists at all, but actual recs are definitely not unwelcome. Books/tv/movies, whatever.
Heated Rivalry: Tuna Melts and Longitudinal Studies by OpalApparition
Feb. 21st, 2026 05:01 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: Heated Rivalry
Characters/Pairings: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Rose Landry, numerous Reddit OCs.
Rating: Teen
Length: 20,175
Content Notes: No AO3 warnings apply. Some of the Reddit comments contain terrible advice!
Creator Links: OpalApparition on AO3
Themes: Inept in love, Canon LGBTQ+ characters, Humor, Unusual format & style, Epistolary, Outsider POV, Angst with a happy ending
Summary: I (26M) want to invite man I sleep with (26M) to my house to spend the weekend. Help me not ruin it.
Or: Ilya Rozanov goes to the internet for dating advice
Reccer's Notes: This is a long (9 chapters) social media epistolary fic based on Reddit, where Ilya asks the internet for advice before the tuna melt hookup. It's funny, very cleverly done, and the responses from Reddit users are often hilarious. We start with Ilya's post (he's orangespyder617 - his sports car name & Boston area code), and later, Shane (gingerale_MTL) also separately posts after he's bolted in panic and is dating Rose, and has realized he's really messed things up. There's some fun for the Reddit users in speculating about who these two rich, inept in love guys might be, and also later after Shane posts as Ilya has wiped his former thread by then but some users remember it and join the dots. Rose herself (kidnapped4times) also posts wanting advice about how to tactfully tell her boyfriend he's gay, and finally Ilya posts again. It reads exactly like Reddit, although I suspect with way fewer trolls, and the users often post memes and links to vids which work, and add to the realism. Throughout, Ilya and Shane amply demonstrate their ineptitude in love, starting with POSTING TO REDDIT ABOUT IT AT ALL! I grinned a lot.
Fanwork Links: Tuna Melts and Longitudinal Studies
Characters/Pairings: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Rose Landry, numerous Reddit OCs.
Rating: Teen
Length: 20,175
Content Notes: No AO3 warnings apply. Some of the Reddit comments contain terrible advice!
Creator Links: OpalApparition on AO3
Themes: Inept in love, Canon LGBTQ+ characters, Humor, Unusual format & style, Epistolary, Outsider POV, Angst with a happy ending
Summary: I (26M) want to invite man I sleep with (26M) to my house to spend the weekend. Help me not ruin it.
Or: Ilya Rozanov goes to the internet for dating advice
Reccer's Notes: This is a long (9 chapters) social media epistolary fic based on Reddit, where Ilya asks the internet for advice before the tuna melt hookup. It's funny, very cleverly done, and the responses from Reddit users are often hilarious. We start with Ilya's post (he's orangespyder617 - his sports car name & Boston area code), and later, Shane (gingerale_MTL) also separately posts after he's bolted in panic and is dating Rose, and has realized he's really messed things up. There's some fun for the Reddit users in speculating about who these two rich, inept in love guys might be, and also later after Shane posts as Ilya has wiped his former thread by then but some users remember it and join the dots. Rose herself (kidnapped4times) also posts wanting advice about how to tactfully tell her boyfriend he's gay, and finally Ilya posts again. It reads exactly like Reddit, although I suspect with way fewer trolls, and the users often post memes and links to vids which work, and add to the realism. Throughout, Ilya and Shane amply demonstrate their ineptitude in love, starting with POSTING TO REDDIT ABOUT IT AT ALL! I grinned a lot.
Fanwork Links: Tuna Melts and Longitudinal Studies
An Appreciation Meme
Feb. 20th, 2026 10:50 pmbethctg
Because it's nice to let people know that we appreciate them. 🩵
In the spirit of love memes, this meme is a place to thank someone who's created something you love, or done something kind that you still remember after all this time, or who has made your fandom life (or your life in general!) better in some way.
One username per comment, but leave as many comments as you'd like! (Nominating yourself is fine!)
Feel free to nominate or leave appreciation anonymously, but the default is set to show who you are when you reply.
PROMOTE THE MEME & YOUR THREAD(S)
Photos: House Yard
Feb. 20th, 2026 09:05 pmysabetwordsmith
Today's project was creating an enclosure behind the log garden. I dragged some more logs back there so I can dump dead leaves inside. That way, they'll stay put, create habitat, hold moisture, and remain available in case I want some leaf litter during the warm season. This is a good use for old logs if you have any lying around.
( Walk with me ... )
( Walk with me ... )
Challenge 507: Amnesty
Feb. 21st, 2026 03:35 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksOur new challenge is our eighty-fourth:
During amnesty challenges, you can post works for any of the challenges we've had to date: ( Complete list of prompts )
See the Community Report for a sortable list of prompts.
Both reports have a random "Any Challenge" button, and the Creator Report also has a random "Unfilled Challenge" button.
Of course, you're always welcome to post multiple works to any challenge if you finish them before the challenge closes, but that isn't always possible. So dust off those unfinished works and half-formed ideas -- now is the time!
In amnesty rounds, include the challenge you are posting for in the subject line of your post (eg, Blanket: Heated Rivalry: Fanart: If on a winter's night).
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 March. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work for fandom. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats forfan_flashworks entries and search and filter them via the Community Report and Creator Report. See our FAQ post for more details. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing the reports.
Also, keep an eye out for the nextffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the comm yet, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Remember, posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)
AMNESTY
During amnesty challenges, you can post works for any of the challenges we've had to date: ( Complete list of prompts )
Both reports have a random "Any Challenge" button, and the Creator Report also has a random "Unfilled Challenge" button.
Of course, you're always welcome to post multiple works to any challenge if you finish them before the challenge closes, but that isn't always possible. So dust off those unfinished works and half-formed ideas -- now is the time!
In amnesty rounds, include the challenge you are posting for in the subject line of your post (eg, Blanket: Heated Rivalry: Fanart: If on a winter's night).
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 March. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work for fandom. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
You can view stats for
fan_flashworks entries and search and filter them via the Community Report and Creator Report. See our FAQ post for more details. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing the reports.Also, keep an eye out for the next
ffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the comm yet, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Remember, posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)Admin: Challenge closed
Feb. 21st, 2026 03:31 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksThe Melt challenge is now closed. Here are the entries:
Icons for Melt: Stock and Terminator 2 byinnitmarvelous_og
FAKE: Fanfic: Bad Weather Blues bybadly_knitted
Mass Effect: Andromeda: Fanfiction: Ice Melts byinfinitum_noctem
Melt: Original: Baking: Melting Moments bysmallhobbit
Ace Attorney: Fanfic: The Snowflake byrefuse2shine
S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Stuck bydarkjediqueen
The Professionals: Fanfiction: Feverish bylucy_roman
Viola come il mare: Fanfic: Far From Over byveronyxk84
art - Salvador Dalí: icons: Disintegration of Memory byhighlander_ii
Torchwood: Fanfic: The one that got away bym_findlow
Duang with You: Fanfic: the whole universe converges here bybluedreaming
The Story of Kunning Palace: fanfic: all claws and teeth byteaotter
\o/ \o/ \o/
Thank you to everyone who participated! You're now free to post your entries to your journal or wherever else you'd like. If you're archiving on AO3, you can add your work to our fan_flashworks collection there.
The Community Report and Creator Report will be updated shortly with the entries from this round. See our FAQ for more details.
Amnesty round coming right up.
Icons for Melt: Stock and Terminator 2 by
innitmarvelous_ogFAKE: Fanfic: Bad Weather Blues by
badly_knittedMass Effect: Andromeda: Fanfiction: Ice Melts by
infinitum_noctemMelt: Original: Baking: Melting Moments by
smallhobbitAce Attorney: Fanfic: The Snowflake by
refuse2shineS.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Stuck by
darkjediqueenThe Professionals: Fanfiction: Feverish by
lucy_romanViola come il mare: Fanfic: Far From Over by
veronyxk84art - Salvador Dalí: icons: Disintegration of Memory by
highlander_iiTorchwood: Fanfic: The one that got away by
m_findlowDuang with You: Fanfic: the whole universe converges here by
bluedreamingThe Story of Kunning Palace: fanfic: all claws and teeth by
teaotter\o/ \o/ \o/
Thank you to everyone who participated! You're now free to post your entries to your journal or wherever else you'd like. If you're archiving on AO3, you can add your work to our fan_flashworks collection there.
The Community Report and Creator Report will be updated shortly with the entries from this round. See our FAQ for more details.
Amnesty round coming right up.