Chapter 5 delay

So, I haven't been able to get Chapter 5 up and running yet. I've been a little busy with school and whatnot, and I've also been having too much fun to the point that I've been ignoring my novel. I'm going to get back to work on it once I start balancing out my schedule and work, since I don't want it to be like Duke Nukem Forever in which it has been in the works for over two years, or in that game's case fourteen. Until then, I'll get Noel's first side-story finished.

Suggested recording hardware, and a surprise.

Hey there, boys and girls. I wanted to write today something special that I found out about on the web. Before I do, I would like to suggest some new video game recording hardware that I got for Christmas.

AVERMEDIA Game Capture HD - Amazon.com

This nifty recording device utilizes component cables to record footage from the video game console of your choice. It can record in up to 1080i, the maximum high definition recording quality available. The best part is that you don't need a computer - just a flash drive or external USB hard drive will do the trick. Just follow the instructions provided with the product and you're all set. However, a powerful computer is recommended if you want to play back HD recordings.

Also, the ultimate nerd battle is about to begin tonight. The Goku vs. Superman DEATH BATTLE episode will be airing on screwattack.com, so expect coverage of that when it arrives.

A lesson on quality vs. rushing out the door

http://www.screwattack.com/news/goku-vs-superman-update

This is an update regarding the online show Death Battle, with possibly the show's biggest fight ever: Goku from Dragon Ball Z, and Superman. The update states that the show is taking longer than anticipated because of how the animator is working around the clock for this special production. What struck to me is how the animator and the show's producers refused to cut corners and put on a good show.

This is how I wanted to write out my work; though not 24/7 like the person working on the video, I wanted to be sure to not cut corners and think about how I write out my books. I don't want to have to worry about removing content and rushing out my work only to have to make director's cut versions of my work; that's reserved for some side books that explain what happened behind the scenes when I didn't want to bloat the books with unnecessary filler. In short, quality over Christmas rushing. That's the moral of this blog.

2013 is upon us

Well, this is pretty much the last post that I write for the year 2012. It was quite a thrill ride for me, let me tell you. A lot has been happening that changed my life forever in this year alone, and I am amazed at the progress I've made. Of course, I can't have a new years post without a resolution of sorts. So, without further ado, my new years resolutions:

-Work on my novel, except sticking to my 'finish one chapter by Saturday' rule (I've been slow with it and it's time I got back to work on it)
-Do at least one blog post a week (I haven't been on here lately, mostly because of outer issues)
-Get my novel published
-Focus on losing weight some
-Maybe open a YouTube account (I have lots of videos I want to show off)
-Do some more artwork, especially character art for my novel

So there, that's my resolutions in a nutshell. Have a happy new year, everyone!

Racing games are good for health

Gran Turismo 5 Helps Rehabilitate Spinal Injury Patient

Brilliant. Just brilliant. Fighting games and Japanese Role Playing Games, eat dirt for your inability to cure patients of their diseases and pains.

Seriously, this is a fine example of video games being good for health, especially with those that have physical or mental illnesses and other body/mind related problems. Next thing you know video games might cure cancer.

The Archetypal: How my characters represent anime archetypes

For long time viewers, it's been a while since I wrote anything. Newbies, on the other hand, welcome to the club. This is my blog for my novel and other stuff.

Anyways, I've been taking a while at finishing Noel's sidestory. Stuff unrelated to the novel's progress had impeded me some. So, to compensate, I'll make a post about the characters that represent the many archetypes of anime. Throughout my novel, the main characters--not the characters in the chapters that are based off of existing anime and manga or characters that only last a short while--were designed to represent anime's many archetypes. In no specific order:

Kirk - the hero; he's just a normal who gets caught in the middle of everything, and is forced to take part in a war that's been going on for ages. Usually adept in whatever skills he starts out with, getting more experience with time.

Tigercat - the sidekick; younger in age, but is friends with the hero. Sticks with him no matter what happens.

Miyu Kusanagi - the sexy tough gal; wears skin (or in Miyu's case, fur) revealing outfits akin to that of Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, Yoko Littner from Gurren Lagen or Jura Basil Elden from Vandread, and is also very brave and willing to fight no matter what.

B.W. - the wise man; he knows a lot about the world around him, as well as how things work or why things happen the way they do.

Noel - the love interest and unique; she serves as the character the hero falls in love with--and vice versa--but is also special in that she comes with special powers that none of the other characters possess. Tragically, she's also the character with the troubled past.

Devil's Mistress - the classic villain/big bad; is the center of the hero's troubles as well as the world he gets caught in. She does anything in her power to defeat Kirk and his friends, even manipulating the world around them.

Mother Angel - the leader of an ancient group of beings; she is compassionate towards her people, but is also serious. Also willing to fight when she needs be.

Venus - the demigoddess warrior; her beauty is second to none, but is also very deadly in combat. Her heat-based attacks and the Room of Angel are the ultimate in her prowess; she also stands out as being immune to normal weapons.

Mars - the demigod warrior; like Venus, he is very powerful, but wields immense strength as opposed to heat attacks. Is also immune to normal weapons.

So there, those are the archetypes of the characters in my first novel.

"We can't be beholden to the fans" -Capcom

http://www.gamespot.com/news/capcom-resident-evil-cant-please-everyone-6397591

Criminal. Just criminal.

So, after years of support from your loyal audience buying your products, you go and say you can't be beholden to your own audience. The same audience that's been buying your damn work since the first game. I officially hate you, Capcom, for openly turning your back on your own fans. Now you see why people hate you now.

I'm never buying a game from Capcom from this point on, no matter what game it is. It's too bad; some voice actors are involved with Capcom games, but then again they're nothing more than mere doormats to the creators of the games they voice and play. Oh well.