Snowflake Challenge 2024 #7

[autodach]

Challenge #7

Make a list of fannish and/or creative resources. Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

I want to recommend websites and posts that have been helpful to me. Not fannish for the most part, but maybe others will also be able to benefit from them :D


Ambient rain: Raining.fm

This website is exactly what it says on the tin – it makes a rain background noise.
Now, sites like this aren’t rare, but what I like about this one is the simplicity: You can adjust the intensity of the rain or add thunder, but I don’t even need that, I find the default rain exactly right (they also have more sounds if you pay, but again, I don’t really want that).


Daomu Biji viewing order: Post by katamaricule
I have not gotten around to watching any DMBJ yet, but I will certainly consult this post to figure out a starting point.


Language learning options: Post by ruhua-langblr and Post by ayin-me-yesh
Since Duolingo is going down the drain, check out these alternatives!


Hanfu masterpost: Post by ziseviolet


Japanese listening lessons: My Kikitori
This site offers free Japanese listening practice. Listening is not possible to learn from a book, so it’s very useful to get some practice in this way.

Comments

[lightbird]

This is a great set of recs. I love the ambient rain one -- that will be very soothing.

And that Hanfu masterpost is great -- extensive and organized! I recced the tumblr blog chinesehanfu in mine, which you may find interesting (if you're not already aware of it).

[autodach]

I’ve seen individual posts by chinesehanfu floating around, but did not know the blog as a whole. Thank you!

[profiterole_reads]

I agree with the DMBJ Tumblr post. What I've watched so far:
- Reunion: Sound of the Providence
- the donghua (not mentioned there)
- Ultimate Note
- Sand Sea
- a couple of recent movies

[autodach]

Good to know there’s consensus :D Looks like Reunion will be the place to start.

[profiterole_reads]

Most people started there for Z1L. I'm probably the only one who watched him in Reunion before Guardian. lol

[alchemicink]

Bookmarking the Japanese listening practice site. I need some structured practice 😅 Thanks for sharing!

[linky]

Thank you so much for these recs! So much to bookmark. :D My Kikitori and the duolingo alternatives will be really helpful since I'm picking up my japanese studies again. The ambient rain will be very helpful too!

[autodach]

I’m glad you like them :D
Good luck with your studies!

[autodach]

Glad you enjoy, have fun practicing!

[autodach]

Hehe, I can understand the logic :P

[badfalcon]

Oooh that rain ambient site is just lovely, thank you

Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Ambient rain: Raining.fm <<

Also, the internet has a cat.

Re: Yes ...

[autodach]

Yes cat purr is also good 🖤
Thanks for the addition