#rc hot

A couple days ago, Wincy released a message regarding the state of her mental health. I don’t follow any of the writers on social media, so I don’t know all the details. The gist I’ve gotten is she’s been the subject of toxic comments on certain social media platforms. She’s taking a step back due to severe anxiety and panic attacks.

I have a lot to say about this. First of all, I cannot fathom what sort of complaints or demands players could possibly be throwing at her. Soulless is one of the best written stories on RC. It’s the one I have zero complaints about. IMO, Wincy is one of the best, if not the best writer in RC.

I’m gonna break down why Soulless and Wincy are so great.

Originality. The concept is fun and creative. A succubus comes to modern day earth and lives among humans. I don’t even know how she came up with an idea like that.

Depth. Soulless could have been sex, sex, sex. But it isn’t. It’s so much more. It’s about finding your identity when you are so different. It’s about how to trust, how to develop real relationships with people. About learning how to be vulnerable and how to both give and receive love.

An amazing MC. Imo, Vyxaria is the best MC in all of RC. She has a distinct, vibrant, unique personality. She’s strong and confident, yet still has insecurities. She’s unafraid to go for what she wants, but isn’t always sure of what she wants. She longs for companionship despite her demonic nature. She’s supposed to be evil, yet has a good heart. And she’s funny!

Wonderful LIs. Each LI has their own personality, their own backstory, their own arc. They are all physically attractive. They each get a decent amount screen time to develop their relationships with Vyxaria. And they have…

Real relationships. Each relationship is handled with respect. Each is beautiful. Even Threxio/a’s. We know Wincy’s going somewhere with this one, but we’re not there yet. They each have something to offer Vyxaria, and she grows from them. Through them she learns about vulnerability, self-acceptance, trust, morality, and support.

Female characters. For those who romance women, they get three options. I don’t romance women, but just by romancing Walter and being friends with Ava, I can tell that they are good. Ava’s relationship with Vyxaria is especially beautiful. Maybe one of the most beautiful in RC.

Humor. Soulless is the only book in RC that has me consistently laughing my butt off. Vyxaria is hilarious! The banter between the characters is funny, and they have different types of humor. Vincent is dry. Walter/Cynthia is a lovable golden retriever. Elliot’s reactions to Vyxaria are our reactions to Vyxaria. Having that mirror is great, because we know Wincy is laughing along with us.

Juicy sex scenes. I feel like I don’t need to explain this one. Even the encounter with Kang was 🥵. We also get CGs for each one.

This is a little thing, but I love that each sprite comes with a different color demon form. It makes rereading so much fun.

Unpredictability. The twists are really bold. You won’t see them coming. Wincy really knows how to hook you and keep you wanting more.

Anyways, that’s my love letter to Soulless and Wincy. Selfishly, I want more episodes of Soulless, but Wincy’s health is more important. I hope she’s able to get the rest and recovery she needs. Also, bullies suck. We need Vyxaria to make them go unf unf unf down a staircase. 😂

Confession:

Shino-Odori (Legend of the Willow)

I love it when women are allowed to be weird little freaks. She is glamorous and unsettling and I adore her

2. Liod (Path of the Valkyrie)

Full sprite, because LOOK at her! I want more diverse bodies for LI's please. (Side note: why is it only the female non-white LI's that have prosthetic limbs?)

3. Tate (On Thin Ice)

My beautiful boy. You are the only thing that made OTI almost bearable ❤

4) Bert (Arcanum)

I wasn't active in the fandom when this came out so maybe he wasn't actually under appreciated but I've only seen Liam love since I joined. Bert is one of my favourite LI's in both looks and personality, despite the [REDACTED]

5) D'Mario (The Heart of Trespia)

Doesn't get as much screentime as most of the LI's but that makes sense with the plot and his scenes are lovely and important. I love that the betrothal was suggested as a way to subtly strip power from Ellaire but instead he became her strongest ally and helped her learn how to be a good monarch, even when you're not romancing him.

6) Marcel & Jamie (Theodora)

They are both so gorgeous and I love their personalities. Yeah it's probably too soon for Jamie after her breakup, but she deserves to be treated better and in the good ending she can have a whole life of that with Theo 😭 (I want a Marcel for myself please)

7) Kay Stone (Psi)

Kay is my favourite LI in Psi. I love how he's such a great partner to Lou in the way he always supports her but leaves her to do the things she's capable of without getting in her way. And he adopts the baby 😭 (Dani is great and definitely more underrated but unfortunately she's so sidelined that her route doesn't really appeal to me)

8) Kamal (Kali: Flame of Samsara)

Look. I know. I KNOW. But I have a severe weakness for pretty brown eyes and the Rai family are blessed with incredible genes (Amrita babe I'm so sorry about your husbands terrible eyesight and also everything else about him. Don'tget me wrong, Radha is beautiful but Amrita is STUNNING)

9) Edmund (Shakespeares Code)

By far the superior Ed. He had no history with Ro, but right from the start he showed her so much understanding and compassion. I think he might be the only person in the story who has always accepted her for what and who she is

10) Kenedi & Nahome (Code Blue)

.⋅˚₊‧ 🜲: Elle Fanning explains why playing Aurora in Disney's 'Maleficent' is special to her‧₊˚ ⋅ “[….] And show her in a new chapter of her life, you know. she’s a queen [….] now and gaining her independence and finding her power — but being an individual “who does she want to be?” and you know, being able to make her own decisions. [….] also when the sequel comes, they expect the princess to then like be in an armor and have a sword and fight and like “oh, that makes her strong” and [….] Aurora is a fighter, but in a different way. I think there's a strength in her femininity and softness, and there's nothing wrong with her wanting to be a mother and be married and [….] there is a beauty in that, and that is still strong.” -> Ellaire my beloved soft queen <3

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Rating: General, Teen, Mature, Explicit