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The Phoenix of Grunvale
@phoenixofgrunvale.bsky.social
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Artistic autistic and writer chaotic. I write a webcomic called The Oddball Tetrad of Grunvale, New Pork. Also known as Grunvale or OTOG. Follow my blog, stormysgallery.com. Avatar by @jimenopolix.bsky.social. #OTOG #OTOGCOMIC
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Began playing Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure for its RA set.

...this platinum was so easy that I got it in one attempt. When I say that, I usually mean one completed attempt. But not this time.

One. Attempt. And I'd only first played the level minutes before.
Adler beat the level 'Shipwrecked' on Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure in 50.4 seconds, easily nabbing the platinum relic. They reiterate: one attempt. No resets, no deaths on a prior attempt, one singular attempt. And the only time they'd played the level before, was minutes before for its crystal and gem.
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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"Fifteen years ago"
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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"Nightfall at Castle Rock"

I did not want to make this artwork. Not so soon. But here’s my tribute to Rob Reiner, director of some of the most beloved films of the 1980s and early 1990s. #Artwork #Tribute #RIPRobReiner
The lighthouse of the Castle Rock Entertainment logo, silhouetted against the moon instead of the usual sun. "ROB REINER 1947-2025" is written in Clearface over the water.
December 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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This… doesn’t… feel… right. This will never feel right. Murdered by his own son. 🤢🤮😭

Rest in peace, Mr. Reiner, and thank you for your contributions to cinema. You and your wife deserved so much better than to have been taken out in such a horrifying manner. 😢
Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
December 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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The new guys who came in between Pewter and Cerulean.
Drac the level 11 Zubat. I... don't think I need to explain what the name origin is. Robbins the level 10 Spearow; named for Tim Robbins, star of 'The Shawshank Redemption. Name inspired by the character of Andy Dufresne's escape from Shawshank prison, and a Spearow on Route 3 that Adler fainted, thus failing the encounter for that route.
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Started up a new #Nuzlocke of FireRed today; playing by Hardcore rules. Here's the state of the team as of arrival in Cerulean City, starting with those present for the Brock fight. They were all at or below the level cap for said fight.
Dennis, the level 18 Mankey, which at level 14, won Adler the fight against Brock. Named for Dennis Hopper and inspired by his line "Monkey!" in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film. K.Z.S. (King Zing Sting), the level 14 Beedrill. Ava the level 16 Pidgey. Name inspired by Aves/avians, the scientific name for birds.
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Captain Qwark has always been one of my favorite parts of the Ratchet and Clank games. Jim Ward was the perfect actor to bring him to life.

Rest in peace, captain. You truly were qwarktastic. 😢 #RIPJimWard
Captain Qwark, voiced by the recently-deceased Jim Ward.
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Surprise Gilda Grime cold weather alt Drop!
Gilda Grime, as seen in a WIP, playing a video game with a controller resembling the Switch Pro Controller. She has her hair in pigtails with her bangs neatly combed, and is wearing a green turtleneck sweater, dark blue capris, black flats, and pearl stud earrings. Gilda would wear this kind of outfit in colder weather, like during a December like the one this is being posted during.
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! 😆 #FinalFantasy
A knight named 'Grme', a Red Wizard named 'Lwry', a White Wizard named 'Wylr', and a Black Wizard named 'Hnde' after defeating Chaos on Final Fantasy for the NES. The end screen of Final Fantasy for the NES.
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Crazy how things happen, ain't it?
That domino meme, with the smallest domino described as 'Samuel Hopkins Adams writes "Night Bus" for Cosmopolitan magazine', and the largest described as 'People think rabbits eat carrots'. Context: The idea that rabbits eat carrots was popularized by Bugs Bunny, whose eating carrots and saying 'What's up, Doc?' was inspired by Clark Gable's character in the early Best Picture winner "It Happened One Night", based on the short story "Night Bus".
December 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Best of Eurovision 1997: "Ale jestem" (Poland). Sounds like film soundtrack music. The good kind.

Worst of Eurovision 1997: "Sin rencor" (Spain). Sounds like film soundtrack music. The bad kind.
'EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - 97' written in a muted blue, around a calligraphic-looking line in the same color, leading to a star.
December 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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"Dolly Wyler-Voronov’s Self-Caricature"

In-universe: How Dolly draws herself in a 1960s-inspired winter outfit.

Meta: An attempt to draw in an Al Hirschfeld-inspired art style.

#OTOG #DollyWylerVoronov #1960sInspired #1960s #AlHirschfeld
Dolly Wyler-Voronov, depicted in an Al Hirschfeld-inspired art style, poses in a 1960s-inspired winter outfit, framed by white circles on a cyan background. The same artwork, with just the linework depicted against a beige background with a paper texture.
November 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Proof I Can (And Do) Actually Pull Off Gilda's Voice
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Got into a fight with a lawn chair that somehow came to life to get this dinner made, but it was worth it. #HappyThanksgiving!
Yep. Adler did it again. They’re having themself a plate of popcorn, jelly beans, pretzels and toast.
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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"Her Days of Silence Are Be-Hynde Her"

News so big an artwork was needed to celebrate it. As of last night, the tomboy leporine #MargoHynde officially has a voice actress. You will hear her speak for the first time in my Arcade-ological Discoveries video on 'Roll Away'… #OTOG
Margo Hynde, against a background of stars, lets out a shout, illustrated by an abstract swirl of her own inverted-color asset against a blue background.
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Best of Eurovision 1996: "The Voice" (Ireland). Beautiful folk song; such a refreshing listen after "Why Me?" and "Rock 'n' Roll Kids".

Worst of Eurovision 1996: "Za našu ljubav" (Bosnia & Herzegovina). Not terrible, but the least memorable of the bunch.
"Eurosong - Oslo 96 - Eurovision Song Contest" written in a grungy, black-and-white font around and in an orange shape; the logo of NRK (Norsk rikskringkasting [Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]) is written in the top-left of the logo.
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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The idea behind this artwork was, painted portraits usually depict their subjects in a solemn, dignified manner. So why not flip that idea on its head, and go humorous and undignified?

This was a fun artwork to make. Took ten and a half hours and nearly 9000 strokes.
Proof Adler actually made this artwork, with the claimed stroke count and time elapsed listed. Fuck genAI!
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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"Cotton Candy, So Undignified!"

Decided to flex my skills at making a digital painting (keyword *painting*, not just a cartoon), by depicting Gilda reacting with disgust at every raccoon’s least favorite food. #OTOG #GildaGrime
Gilda Grime, in 1940s-inspired formal wear, sticks her tongue out with disgust at the cotton candy she holds like a flower bouquet. The artwork is in a painted style aiming for for realistic lighting, a departure from Adler’s usual flatly-lit cartoons.
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Even with a chip on your shoulder, whistle while you work.
Chip Whistler, against a black background, looks menacingly at Cricket Green, as reflected in his eyes Morpheus-style. Superimposed over him is the text, "DISNEY’S MOST UNDERRATED ANTAGONIST" in red Babyteeth, and "NOW IN PRODUCTION" in white Times New Roman.
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Congratulations on reaching 600! Liked, reposted, was already following. Here’s a ref of Gilda Grime in her 1980s-style business suit!
Gilda Grime in her 1980s-style suit.
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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#JobPosting: "Margo Hynde - Casting Call"

Are you a voice actress who specializes in tomboys, or somebody who knows a voice actress who does? Then you might be just what I'm looking for in bringing Margo Hynde to life!

ALT text given, Casting Call Club link in replies.
REQUIREMENTS ♣️ Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. ♣️ Must have a PayPal and Discord account, or be willing to create both. ▪️The former is for payment, the latter is for timely communication. ♣️ Must present clip with your voice, whether that be a voice reel, clip of a prior performance, or video of yourself speaking, when answering to this ad. ▪️Human actors only. AI ‘actors’ will NOT be considered. ▪️Must be capable of recording audio of acceptable quality, i.e. not muffled or with any noticeable background noises. ♣️ Applications must be sent to iamstormyadler@gmail.com. PLUSES ♣️ Specialty in tomboy characters! DETAILS OF JOB ♣️ 50 cents USD per word (in other words, $50 USD per 100 words). ▪️Willing to increase to 70 cents per word/$70 USD per 100 for singing, or more strenuous lines that involve shouting, crying, and the like. ♣️ The voice actor will be expected to send the invoice for payment via PayPal before the needed lines are recorded, and deliver the lines via email or Discord, one file for each line, within two weeks of payment. ♣️ Recorded lines must be in either the WAV or MP3 formats. ♣️ No sound effects or background music in the performance, please. Those can be added by myself in editing.
November 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Best of Eurovision 1995: "Fra Mols til Skagen" (Denmark). A sweet tune with a minimalistic composition that proves that sometimes, less is more.

Worst of Eurovision 1995: "Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana" (Russia). An unintentionally hilarious romp... the best kind of bad.
'Eurovision Song Contest - Dublin 1995' written around an abstract painting in blue, yellow, and black. Adler's note: An E, some musical notes, and... a microphone? I don't know what this is supposed to be.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Best of Eurovision 1994: "Wir geben 'ne Party" (Germany). A blend of post-disco and symphonic pop makes for a catchy banger of a tune.

Worst of Eurovision 1994: "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" (Ireland). Too much boomers being boomers for me to take; I'm baffled by how this won.
"Eurovision Song Contest - Dublin 1994" written around a childish-looking painting of a castle with stars, painted in blue and yellow.
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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#OTOGCOMIC: "Better Out Than In" (Chapter 7)

Gilda, Wendy, April, and Margo pass the time at a bus stop… by passing something else.

#OTOG #OTOGWebcomic #ProjectFairchild
Gilda: "The topping? Elbow macaroni made from durum wheat. The sauce? Puréed San Marzano tomatoes. The cheese? Mozzarella and provolone soaked in Sowrento lemon juice. The score?" *takes bite out of it… and the cheese explodes in her mouth* "Dieci su dieci!" Wendy: "Wow, Gilda, you really know your Itacavallian ingredients!" Gilda: "But of course! Any self-respecting Itacavallian knows where in town to get the best Itacavallian cuisine! Also, I know a lot of baking. Itacavallian cuisine and citrus recipes are my specialty." Margo: *farts like a duck quacks* "Where’s the duck? Heheh." Wendy: "Margo, don’t fart in front of Gilda. You barely know her yet." Gilda: "Oh, it’s okay, Wendy. It’s natural. Better out than in, I always say!" Wendy: "Are you Shrek?" Gilda: "No, but that is a great movie, and those are great words to live by!" (to Margo) "And that was a good duck, Margo. But do you know how to elephant?" Margo: "Elephant?" Gilda: *farts like an elephant trumpets* Margo: "Woah… that’s a hell of a rip, Gil! I can call you Gil, right?" Gilda: "Don’t see why not." Margo: "Say, Gil, your elephant was cool. But do you know how to mouse?" Gilda: "Mouse?" Margo: *farts like mice squeak* Gilda: *reacts with mock-fear as she farts like an elephant trumpets* Wendy: "Well! If that’s how we’re behaving!" *farts like a motorcycle engine sound* Gilda: "Ha ha ha ha!" Margo: "Woah, the motorcycle!" April: *sees Gilda, Wendy, and Margo laughing from their farting contest* April: "Sae, ‘t’s a fahtin’ contest weh havin’, ah weh? Well, lasses, git a looda dis ‘un!" Wendy: "April, NO!!!" April: *farts a giant cloud of spray* "Haw haw haw haw haw!" Wendy: (holding nose) "Dammit April, we told you not to take part in these!" Gilda: (nose bleeding) "Why as a mephitine would you do that?!" Margo: "I think I swallowed my puke."
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Cope and seethe, misogynists. The rest of us are excited to see Larson’s portrayal.
Brie Larson. Rosalina as depicted in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, where she will be voiced by Brie Larson.
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM