add IDs to your posts

“Thank you so much for adding an ID!” 

You’re welcome! 

You could show your thanks to me even more if you added an ID to your own work so I don’t have to. 

“You described [x thing] wrong.” 

Thank you for correcting me (politely, I hope)! You can make a correction by messaging me directly and I will edit my post, or you can add an addendum by reblogging. (Either way, I will make an edit to my original post.) 

You know the 100% sure-fire way to make sure your art is NEVER misinterpreted by me or someone else writing an ID? Writing your own ID! You know your art better than I ever could. 

Also, if you’re going to be rude about it: shut up. 

“I wish I could add IDs to my posts, but I’m worried about doing it wrong.” 

An ID written by the artist is always better than an ID written by me. You are the only one who knows what details you want to be significant, what things you want to call attention to, etc. 

There’s no “way” to do an ID. Just write them. Seriously, there is no formula, there’s nobody grading them, there’s no set of criteria. Just write what you see. Read other peoples’ IDs to get a sense of it if that helps you! 

There’s also a wonderful Discord server where people can request IDs, or ask that people read over IDs. This is a great resource if you’re just starting out and want to workshop it with others before you post! 

“I wish I could add IDs to my posts, but writing in English is really hard for me.” 

I get it! Good thing there is a great community of people to help!  

You can always request an ID for a post via the Discord. Lots of Tumblr users (myself included) would also be happy to help. Reach out! 

All the default skins from Minecraft are polyamorous!

Gold is used for golden apples, and glistening melons which are used to create instant health potions.

Blaze powder is required for brewing, and is used for strength potions. It is also used to open the end portal.

Ghast tears are used for regeneration potions, and ender crystals that heal the Ender Dragon. It is also used to craft dried ghasts.

The Wither drops nether stars which are used in beacons. Even when the Wither kills something, it creates life in wither roses.

And then there’s the whole thing with soul sand and soul energy. (Especially if you consider Minecraft Dungeons canon)

Fire (and heat) itself is commonly associated with health, vitality, and power.

You'll just be watching goofy funny moment compilations about adults shrieking at each other as the play hit video game for babies, Minecraft, and a dead man's username will show up in the corner of the video as he logs in and off or rarely chatters with the other members of the server. and every single time it's just a wave of like. parasocial grief that he's gone.

KurtJMac just completed his Far Lands or Bust journey after FOURTEEN YEARS HE FREAKING DID IT OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS

[plaintext: This guy has been going since: - before the official release of Minecraft - before the release of GTA V - a month before The Amazing World Of Gumball aired - a year after Adventure Time aired - before Gravity Falls aired - before Facebook bought Instagram - 3 months before Twitch was launched - Twitter was still cool - Windows 7 was still new(2yo) - Steve Jobs was still alive - PewDiePie was a nobody screaming at barrels - sir Alex Ferguson was still the coach of Manchester United - before Subway Surfers was launched - before Technoblade created his channel I can go on, but you get the point. This will be a generational milestone.]

this is gonna be absolutely historical. he may not be the first to reach them on foot, but his journey has been long and special. he has been going for 14 years. he has been going for longer than some current minecraft players have been alive.

what would you do if

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