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maskormenace2020-05-07 10:36 pm
xth_gambler) wrote in maskormenace2020-05-07 10:36 pm
Video
[Luxord is not very comfortable with these 'phones' that people use here. They're like Gummiphones but more complex and troublesome. What's worse, at the moment his is very hard to operate. For instance, he intended to set up an audio post, and believes he has. Instead there is a video of Luxord. Sort of. To those that know him it will look mostly like Luxord. For everyone else, well, haven't you ever wanted to watch one of those overly detailed Play Arts figures come to life? Because that's what is on screen, right down to the articulated arms and joints, and hands frozen into certain positions.
You want uncanny valley? The plastic man doesn't blink. Instead it's like the detail of his eyes goes away, replaced by a closed-eyes face, and then back. Too fast for even super speed to see anything MOVE. Just open eyes. Eyes blinking closed. Open eyes. Creepy. Worse is his mouth, that moves a bit like old fashioned video game or cartoon characters. Closed to open a little, open a lot, and back. Lots of times. LIke it's painted on.
Truth of the matter was that his awkwardly shaped and plastic hands accidentally hit video feed instead of audio only, and so the camera has him at a strange angle, and moves around jerkily as he attempts to gesture within his very limited range of motion. But hey, at least he's still life-sized.]
Forgive me for the intrusion while everyone is so clearly so excitedly engaged in the most recent amusement that this world has cooked up for us without any clear sense of supervision to control its over-eager bluster. However I have found myself in a position of needing recommendations on a proper cleaning solution for plastic collectibles, one which will not dissolve the plastic or the paint. It seems I've unwittingly come into possession of a rather impressive collection there of and until such time as this issue is remedied, I do still wish to preserve the mint condition of it.
[In other words, help, somebody spilled jam upon him and he needs to clean up.]
You want uncanny valley? The plastic man doesn't blink. Instead it's like the detail of his eyes goes away, replaced by a closed-eyes face, and then back. Too fast for even super speed to see anything MOVE. Just open eyes. Eyes blinking closed. Open eyes. Creepy. Worse is his mouth, that moves a bit like old fashioned video game or cartoon characters. Closed to open a little, open a lot, and back. Lots of times. LIke it's painted on.
Truth of the matter was that his awkwardly shaped and plastic hands accidentally hit video feed instead of audio only, and so the camera has him at a strange angle, and moves around jerkily as he attempts to gesture within his very limited range of motion. But hey, at least he's still life-sized.]
Forgive me for the intrusion while everyone is so clearly so excitedly engaged in the most recent amusement that this world has cooked up for us without any clear sense of supervision to control its over-eager bluster. However I have found myself in a position of needing recommendations on a proper cleaning solution for plastic collectibles, one which will not dissolve the plastic or the paint. It seems I've unwittingly come into possession of a rather impressive collection there of and until such time as this issue is remedied, I do still wish to preserve the mint condition of it.
[In other words, help, somebody spilled jam upon him and he needs to clean up.]
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Warm water mixed with a small amount of vinegar might work. Or a gentle soap and water.
Don't use hot water.
Or go to a store that sells action figures and ask them if they sell cleaning solutions.
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[Still he clearly doesn't know that the video is on.]
Unfortunately at this juncture I do not believe a trip out to acquire professional advice or supplies will be viable for me.
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Use a towel and pat dry. Don't use any heat methods of drying.
People here are used to the sight of imports who are non-human. If you're not comfortable going out, you could always order online or call - without using the video.
Video -> Audio
[He sees the red light now. And Luxord curses in Spanish. He picked up a few things in the Caribbean.]
I am, more or less, human. This is not as I normally appear. This is a result of the curse going on.
[His head turns to the side, clearly speaking to someone off camera.]
Blacno, please turn this off.
[There's a white finger, briefly, before it changes to audio.]
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I've been lucky enough to have this one skip me, so far.
For what it's worth, these things usually don't last long and so much strange stuff happens here that most people will understand.
Are you alright, other than the change in appearance?
Still Audio, typing is hard for him
And I am plastic.