User names: tinny
Pronouns: she
Language(s): English and a few more, I studied Chinese for 10 years and can cobble together bits and pieces, but have no listening comprehension to speak of. I love the language, though, and got back into studying it through Guardian and related cdramas.
How did you first get into Guardian fandom? The gifs on tumblr, and my friend simboo, who kept reccing me other Asian BL. I first didn't want to watch it, because it's not explicit BL, but I caved in the end. I have no regrets, other than that being in the middle of a fandom is stressful. But I'm not really complaining. *g*
What is one thing you love about the show? How much Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan are in love.
What is your favourite terrible special effect? The monsters in the mountains, because I love to see Shen Wei fighting them.
What is (one of) your favourite relationship(s) on the show (either romantic or friendship) and what do you like about that relationship? Weilan all the way. I also adore the way Zhu Hong can be in love with Zhao Yunlan and still her own person (and his friend), and the episode where he lets her down gently is one of my favorites in the whole show.
Do you have a favourite character? I have trouble with Shen Wei's insistence to sacrifice himself, otherwise I would say Shen Wei.
Do you have a favourite villain? Ye Zun. Zhu Yilong is amazing in everything he does.
Talk to us about one (or more!) of your favourite Guardian-related canons: I have watched all of their works that are not historical dramas and that I could get my hands on. So I guess I could make an informed decision here, but... really, the one I care most about is Luo Fusheng! Literal Kitten! Dreamlike Life is so terrible (like most of Zhu Yilong's shows), but his character Luo Fusheng is absolutely adorable and I want him to have all the good things.
Do you like RPF? Oh boy, yes. It is what still keeps me hooked on this fandom.
Do you have a favourite ad campaign? Nope. I hate ads, and I don't like the prevalent opinion in Chinese fandom that the endorsed products must be supported/bought. I could do without the ads (especially the ReFa ones, because they trigger my embarrassment squick on Zhu Yilong's behalf).
What other fandoms are you in or have you been in? Actively: only The Librarians. I was a passive onlooker in other fandoms, starting with X-Files in the 1990s, and hitting on SGA, SPN, Doctor Who, and Sherlock on the way. My fave will always be Farscape. I'm into fantasy/sci-fi in general.
What are some of your general fanwork likes: Smut. Art. Icons (which I make myself, a lot.)
Where can we best find you to squee more about this thing or other things? Here on dw. My journal has almost exclusively Guardian and adjacent content, and about half of that is icons.
Anything else you want to say? I love this fandom ditch.