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Character lineup, Transitus historical redesign edition. In their sepia tone versions, in actual artwork they’d be drawn against some pretty vibrant painted backgrounds. Come back to me on that. Been meaning to do this for a while!
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Daniel - Third from left. In @hawthorn-crow’s words: "like a stiff breeze would blow him over." His shoulders/upper body have deliberately been scaled down from that of real-life Tommy Karevik. I don’t know how else to say this but if I were Henry I wouldn’t be easing around in my brother’s personal life if he could drop kick me directly into the sun. Looks pretty normal, all things considered. The "standout" trait comes from the trust fund kid status: his clothes have a LOT of variety. Literally a different jacket, vest and tie almost every single scene in a period where that was not something easily attainable. Common thing between all of the ‘normal’ outfits is the little watch chain, somewhat prominently displayed.
Abby - Third from right. The exact opposite as Daniel; cycles through two or three outfits maximum outside of her work uniform before 1884. Her box braids are thicker than the original design. Has a pair of emerald drop earrings; gift from the himbo. As for the shoes, homegirl is working minimum 13-hour days, for Christ’s sake, put some treads on those industrial strength high heels. She likes quilting Why? Cause I said so and wanted her to have hobbies like human beings do. The dress shown here is one fabric/color all the way down, but the seams form a fun little pattern that looks nothing like fire haha what.
Henry - Second from left. Lots of age lines, grey streaks. Visibly much older than Daniel. Loads of aggressive angles, you want a sense of the douchebag aura from a distance. Literally Andrew Carnegie but with none of the redeeming qualities. Really narcissistic and intent on showing off his status and is thus obsessed with outward appearance. Sharply dressed and deliberately so. Flashy, patterned waistcoats and one very expensive and painstakingly tended to pair of sideburns.
Lavinia - Second from right. Same as Abby, just a few outfits to her name and sturdier shoes. Though she comes off to me as someone who has expensive tastes that can’t be pursued to their fullest extent. Don’t we all. Pays close attention to new fashion and alters her existing clothes (and hair) accordingly under budget. Is keen on appearing above her station, though not with any malicious intent. More just a desire to fit in and look nice.
Abraham - Far right. The beta version of Abraham of from the earbook bonus pages is peak and this is very heavily inspired by that. Has not purchased any major clothing items for himself since the mid 1860s; he’s got other priorities. Any new stuff is smaller, and usually cut from the same material as Lavinia’s skirts. Fabrics are worn out (along with their dyes) and lots of layers are worn as a result. Outermost layer that he wears pretty much everywhere on account of it being the only coat he has is a bleached and dyed Union army jacket.
Dee - Far left. Entire character is defined by being stuck in the past. Like Abraham his clothes are very 1860s based but in a more fashion forward and emotionally stunted, "I never got over my wife dying a d am making it my kids’ problem" way, as opposed to the much more reasonable "being impoverished" route. Hair is also very much mid-century and meant to look out of place next the shorter, clean-cut 70s/80s style that Henry has. ….old. Like basically on death’s door, he kicks the bucket almost immediately after Daniel does.
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pipuisrpg · 1 year
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Listen to CivCEO 8 by Andrew Karevik on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BX4M8QP2?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007
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random-bookquotes · 3 years
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It was easy to see the flaws and failings of your subordinates, of your teammates, but pointing such things out was seen as needless criticism or nitpicking. Only when they were willing to face their own shortcomings, when they were willing to come from a place of humility to grow, would they accept the faults I saw in them. Why? Because it’s the easiest thing in the world to criticize, but it’s so damn hard to change.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO 2 (The Accidental Champion #2)
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hermanwatts · 4 years
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Tomorrow’s People and CivCEO
She invited Joseph into the woods. Whether for a cult or a one night stand, he was not sure, but either way, he followed her. What Joseph encountered instead were Gray kidnappers, aliens who were using corporations to mold humanity into their own genetic image. Some people, enchanted by ancient lies, would get a choice to embrace the new path. Others, like Joseph, will resist…
J. Manfred Weichsel returns with Tomorrow’s People, full of the same body horror and political irreverence as his debut, Going Native (reviewed here and here). Here, Weichsel plays with the third wire of controversy, and, in the process, illuminates a vision of Hell not too far from today. And that vision is perhaps too on the nose, tied to the particular nightmare that is 2019, filled with the subversions, mobbing, and persecution that makes this present age such a delight to suffer through. There is a chance that this story will become too dated by how it is anchored in the present day milieu.
This one is not for fans of apolitical science fiction–or for the squeamish. Fortunately, Weichsel deals with the alien biohorrors with more grace than most grimdark stories, although he does not pull many punches at the horror.
But for all that care, and that taken in the investigation of identity, peer-pressure, and sedition, Tomorrow’s People is a bitter story dealing with the corruption of one’s society towards extinction. As such, what could be a haunting short story stretches thin in novella form.
For fans of such grim fiction such as Appalling Stories.
In Andrew Karevik’s  CivCEO, Charles Morris, a forcibly retired CEO, is spirited away by mistake to another world. Abandoned to his own devices, yet gifted with the same skills as an otherworldly champion, Charles settles into the the role of mayor for a small village. But when the villagers discover Charles lacks the blessing of their goddess, they give him an ultimatum: improve the prosperity of the village in a month or die. Now Charles must draw on fifty years of business skills to grow his village–and keep away from the gallows pole.
CivCEO is a variation of the growing dungeon builder genre of litRPG fantasy, bringing the management and building aspects above ground and into the light of day. Like many a dungeon builder and litRPG, CivCEO is exposition-heavy as it explains Charles’ various strategies for trade and development, albeit without abusing statistics sheets. Unlike said litRPGs, CivCEO does not get swept up into epic world-changing events over the horizon. Instead, it settles in among a cozier setting of Charles’ village and its nearby neighbors. And it’s this coziness, combined with Charles’ goal of making sure that both sides of a deal come out ahead, that gives CivCEO its charm.
Tomorrow’s People and CivCEO published first on https://sixchexus.weebly.com/
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pipuisrpg · 1 year
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Listen to CivCEO 7 by Andrew Karevik on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BSYDJJVD?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007
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random-bookquotes · 3 years
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It’s easy to say that you want cancer cured and that we have to rally up as a community to stop it. It’s much harder to write a check for half of your net worth and see that it actually happens. The value of a dollar always beats the value of someone’s words.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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“Happiness and business don’t mix,” I replied curtly. There was a moment of silence from Hemmings, but he cleared his throat and spoke to correct me. “This isn’t business, sir. These are the lives of actual human beings. They have wants and needs. If you wish to lead us properly, you can’t just look at us as numbers, you have to also see to our morale, to our happiness.”
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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“People like to classify any bestial creature as a monster,” Trimar said. “They use the word monster as a way to justify wanton murder. Dragons want to be left the hell alone, but they’re called monsters so treasure hunters don’t feel bad when killing them to get to their horde. They called elves monsters for two centuries, just to take their land. You aren’t a monster because of your face or your fangs, but what you do.”
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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I’d call it lying, but truthfully, no one wants real honesty. If they did, they’d know that there’s nothing some rich guy could tell them that would turn their lives around.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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“The longer an army operates, the lower morale gets. Victories increase morale, sure, but nothing increases morale like not being in an army.”
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO 2 (The Accidental Champion #2)
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There would always be thieves in this world, but if you could encourage them to steal from your enemies instead of you, well, things would be much, much easier.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO 2 (The Accidental Champion #2)
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And then I said the last thing anyone committing lending fraud should say. “This is foolproof.”
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO 2 (The Accidental Champion #2)
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From the outside, it can look very callous to state how little you are concerned with the opinions and feelings of others, but the truth is: it’s easy to criticize; it’s much harder to actually produce results.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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Charm was the poor man’s currency, for if you had no credibility, you’d have to make them like you enough to give you their money.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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“Say whatever it takes to close the deal. Turns out we can become incredible salesmen when our lives are on the line.”
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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Unlike the other great entrepreneurs, I managed to keep my name intact. How? First, I ran my business with integrity and kept my hands to myself. Second, I never ran for office. It’s amazing how little controversy you can generate when you leave people alone and don’t bother politicians.
Andrew Karevik, CivCEO (The Accidental Champion #1)
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