Windblume

Writer of Words, Lover of Many Things, Missing the Way Fandom Used to Be. Trying to survive in the Bad Place. Currently Enjoying Infinity Nikki & Pokemon.

[☆stara☆ @starabie_art]

When your space blob just forgets to make his body work for a sec don’t worry about it

#projecthailmary #fanart #grocky 🤪🤸✨

[kallyyy 🐔 @Kallynnei]

#venti #barbatos 🍃

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@lesbistaroth Wait people didn’t realize this was coming from the start of the game? I knew the lack of media/reading comprehension from parts of the fandom were bad but to be THIS bad… 😓

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@mrsleesanders @talentedtrait Not date yet but the first big content update is expected in Q4 of this year which is the last three months of the year. So it’ll be at least October. Unless they change their plans of course but I wouldn’t count on it.

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@0xMcKay @unlimited_ls Guess who are the most likely to commit murder/suicide? Men! They do it way more often than women! Guess that means women aren’t the only ones who suffer from “feelings over everything” leading to the deaths of others, including their own children, at their own emotional hands.

[Trixie Mattel™ @trixiemattel]

And in conclusion, may I please remind you that it does not say R.S.V.P. on the Statue of Liberty!

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@_meishi__ Also it’s already a mechanic in the game (the ability to exchange Stelleraitefor Diamonds) on now you’re doing it fir crystals for a slightly better deal yet people are treating it like it’s a brand new way to scam us and that we’re being forced to do it. This fandom is so ugh st

[wayward :) @wayward_cryptid]

#rylandgrace

[meimei美媚 @x0_meimei_0x]

how venti birthed lohen🍃🐇

1/2

#venti #lohen https://t.co/uRYHMBQoLz

[minty 🔞 @BruisedMintFics]

people nowadays would have PERISHED in old fandom. "don't like, don't read" was the rule, and anyone who tried to yuck people's yums was shamed right off the internet.

learn how to curate your feed. block, mute, filter tags on AO3, and most importantly DO NOT ENGAGE!!

[Arnold - Capitano's #1 Glazer @MurderofBirds_]

I had a viewer recently ask me, "How do you do it?"—in reference to how I've maintained my passion for Genshin Impact after four years. The best answer I could give them is this: I don't love Genshin Impact, I love Teyvat.

I began playing Genshin Impact because the world intrigued me. I have every recorded piece of content on this game, from Day 1 up until now, and I’ve maintained a steady enthusiasm for it. The reason for this is simple: I know the world of Teyvat so well, and yet there’s still so much more left to uncover.

I’ve read more in-game books than real-world ones. Though I never went to college, I have four years' worth of notebooks filled with names, places, historical events, and musings about a world that continues to captivate me. I’ve even created Google spreadsheets to catalog weapons, artifacts, and items just so I can nerd out and share the lore on stream with my community. I’ve also conquered my fear of reading out loud by streaming myself reading every single world quest, despite struggling with dyslexia.

I’m not blind to the flaws of the game, and I’ve never claimed it’s perfect—because no game is. But perfection is not what I seek. What I’m after is a game I can care about, a world to explore, characters to bond with, lore to dive into, music to replay endlessly, and a community with whom I can have deep conversations about the world of Teyvat—beyond just the latest voiced content.

A few years ago, I was known in the RWBY community for my reactions and reviews on the animated series, to the point where I was acknowledged and shouted out by the production studio, Rooster Teeth (RIP). The series in its beginning, although low-budget, was something I fell in love with for its world and characters. As the show gained mainstream popularity, the same enthusiasm I once had was met with criticism, with people questioning how I could enjoy it when they no longer did. I was no longer allowed to simply enjoy something on my own terms. I was expected to join the chorus of complaints. It became apparent that my genuine excitement was a problem for others simply because it didn’t align with their frustrations. That sentiment, unfortunately, has resurfaced in the Genshin Impact community.

Whenever a new Archon quest comes around, it feels as if any praise or enjoyment of the game is met with cynicism, especially now that vocal factions of the community voice their discontent with certain aspects of the game. The recent criticisms surrounding Natlan’s Archon Quest were a prime example. I liked it, but to some, that makes me the problem. Why? Just because I continue to find joy in the game while others may not? Why is that my issue?

To be clear, my voice as a Genshin content creator is far from the loudest. I fully acknowledge and respect the criticisms others have of the game. Every change in Genshin Impact has been in response to the community’s concerns, from resin issues and adjustments on weapon banners to the annual free 5-star selector. These changes may not have come as quickly as some would have liked, but they have always been appreciated in the context of my journey through the game’s world and story. Constructive criticism has always been valid.

But what frustrates me is the assumption that because I’m not on the "Genshin Sucks" bandwagon, I must be a shill, driven by anything other than a genuine love for the game. I’ve been doing my thing, for four years, enjoying the game on my own terms, with my own perspective. Natlan’s Archon quest resonated with me because of the depth I’ve cultivated over time—reading the text, talking to NPCs, piecing together lore. Act 5, with its character cameos, was a reward for years of investment into the story. For me, that’s what truly matters in Genshin Impact.

I’m not your average player. I’m a streamer and content creator, yes, but I was here long before this was my job. I’ve sacrificed viewership and trends to remain true to myself and my passion for this game. I worked in food service for seven years before becoming a full-time content creator. I know what it’s like to grind just to make ends meet. I wouldn’t continue creating content for a game I didn’t enjoy—because I’ve been doing this out of love for Teyvat, not for profit.

TL;DR - I truly love Genshin Impact. My opinions and enjoyment of it are my own. If you dislike the game, that’s completely valid, and I sincerely hope things improve for you. But don’t rain on my parade just because I continue to find joy in a game that has given me so much. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Let me have my treasure.

[tree @nakamacheol]

one of the things that pushed me to start genshin after being hsr only was a tweet of someone sharing their google spreadsheet that housed every single readable on every single item. had to know what possessed someone to do that & ykw it rlly is that serious

[Gacha Truth @GachaTruth]

The funniest thing about Genshin lore is realizing some update timings and symbolism were probably planned years in advance.

Pov That one dev at the top of Hoyo's HQ be like:
#GenshinImpact #GenshinLore

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@JackWashin44911 @dog_rates I mean it’s a Husky. It’s not screaming at the top of its lungs the entire time and it doesn’t immediately try to jump back out of the vehicle when it gets in there. To me that shows that it’s probably very well trained and is just being sulky and stubborn in the moment. Chill.

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@jvn_iperr Plants are a bit mental health thing for humans. They’re probably there to run experiments on for deep space stuff, give a bit of extra fresh food/02 but mainly they’re there to serve the same purpose as the projector room. Keeping the people sane.

[Windblume @freckledsunflo1]

@235antz @PinchofPeppers This is the reason. They probably were supposed to also be doing experiments on them (doubling up) but mostly they were there to serve the same purpose as the projector room.

[Michelle_BYoung @michelle_byoung]

This is what we mean when we say the cocaine used to be a lot stronger 🤷🏾‍♀️🤣

[BlueBriefing🎬🍿 @Uzonna7]

I’m convinced Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the blueprint for every "dark" fantasy today.

It’s all candy-coated aesthetics masking pure, unadulterated nightmare fuel. We were NOT okay as kids.

🎬🎥 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang❤️🔥😱

[bluejay @bluejay06586349]

빛으로 보는 아이들에게 음파를 '보는' 법과 빛의 특성을 가르치다가,
음파로 보는 아이들에게 빛의 특성과 음파가 어떻게 '보이는지'를 가르치기까지.

과학교사 그레이스가 좋다...

[Sylffy @TsarSylveon]

This is what Heaven looks like: