I miss my computer.
I haven't been able to spend any meaningful ammount of time on my computer, and I forsee that the situation can only get worse as we get closer to the holiday season. I was pretty much Begged to do a 12 hour shift on saturday night, 10 hours after my current string of 8 hour shifts. And, I'm supposed to have a driving lesson on the 27, but I find it unlikely that I can get the practice for then, let alone shake off the fear of driving I seem to have.
If I didn't owe my parents several thousand dollars, I'd take a month-long vacation.
11.20.2003
11.16.2003
11.13.2003
11.11.2003
Kingdom Hearts... wow. who would have thought a Disney game could possibly be good? But, it is not JUST a Disney game, it is also a SQUARESOFT game. I'll admit, that while not all 100% of their games are appealing to me, about 80% of their RPG type games do. Also, this game is not JUST an RPG - it is largely action-adventure. Explaining why I like specific games is a pain in the ass, so I'll drop it there. If you have a PS2, and you like action/adventure/rpg games, give it a shot.
I would have you be aware of one thing though - at the beginning of each game, after you chose your strength and weakness, you indirectly choose your method of experience gain. This happens when you first talk to the trio of Final Fantasy characters. I have heard this: at Dawn, you level fast at first, but near the end it goes slower. Dusk gives you a hard time at first, but later it goes faster. Noon is average leveling. All I know is that dusk is a real bitch to get through (expert level,) but if what i hear is true, I'm 25 levels from my life getting a lot easier.
man, I still haven't gotten through .hack/infection or Xenosaga...
I would have you be aware of one thing though - at the beginning of each game, after you chose your strength and weakness, you indirectly choose your method of experience gain. This happens when you first talk to the trio of Final Fantasy characters. I have heard this: at Dawn, you level fast at first, but near the end it goes slower. Dusk gives you a hard time at first, but later it goes faster. Noon is average leveling. All I know is that dusk is a real bitch to get through (expert level,) but if what i hear is true, I'm 25 levels from my life getting a lot easier.
man, I still haven't gotten through .hack/infection or Xenosaga...
10.15.2003
10.14.2003
ah, shit.
so my computer suffered a severe brain hemmorage. a large number of files became damaged, including system backup files and the registry file. after running scandisk to repair the damage, windows boots up with a grey screen and an arrow, like a stroke victim that can only move his eyes. the only solution was a complete frontal lobotomy - format C:, re-install WinME. I'd have done it myself sooner or later, but I would have liked to back-up some files.
luckily, my long-term storage is on the D: drive, which only reported incorrect free space count. However, the kicker is that my in-box and address book is now empty. there were a lot of e-mails I would never have deleted of my own volition, namely from those involved on the Dr. Muto project, and players contributing questions and answers for my walkthrough.
so my computer suffered a severe brain hemmorage. a large number of files became damaged, including system backup files and the registry file. after running scandisk to repair the damage, windows boots up with a grey screen and an arrow, like a stroke victim that can only move his eyes. the only solution was a complete frontal lobotomy - format C:, re-install WinME. I'd have done it myself sooner or later, but I would have liked to back-up some files.
luckily, my long-term storage is on the D: drive, which only reported incorrect free space count. However, the kicker is that my in-box and address book is now empty. there were a lot of e-mails I would never have deleted of my own volition, namely from those involved on the Dr. Muto project, and players contributing questions and answers for my walkthrough.
10.03.2003
*sigh*
i didn't make the cut. but I wasn't outright refused. I just need more real game design background.
and on top of that, one of my friends actually suggested I quit my job because HE didn't like it. and he isn't even in the same job. he says the tech support place (read: idiot help line) he works for is still hiring, because of an increase of call volume. I would ask what they would do with a decrease of call volume. That said, i would ask if he thinks he'd still have a job then. Furthermore, I don't see much room for advancement, or flexibility of working environment.
why aren't I saying this to his face? because I just thought of it. And, he'll probably spout some more shit to try to get me to change jobs. I LIKE MY JOB. that said, Shut The Fuck Up.
i didn't make the cut. but I wasn't outright refused. I just need more real game design background.
and on top of that, one of my friends actually suggested I quit my job because HE didn't like it. and he isn't even in the same job. he says the tech support place (read: idiot help line) he works for is still hiring, because of an increase of call volume. I would ask what they would do with a decrease of call volume. That said, i would ask if he thinks he'd still have a job then. Furthermore, I don't see much room for advancement, or flexibility of working environment.
why aren't I saying this to his face? because I just thought of it. And, he'll probably spout some more shit to try to get me to change jobs. I LIKE MY JOB. that said, Shut The Fuck Up.
9.11.2003
here's a summary of my e-mail conversation with Scot Amos, presently senior producer at Maxis division of EA Games, one of the gods of gaming
Scot: Your walkthrough is AWESOME. Say, do you have any interest in game design or game testing?
Me: umm, yeah, very much so
Scot: How would you like to be an intern at our Vancouver office?
Me: lemme think - HELL YES
So, now I'm looking for somewhere to stay there. It's a bit tricky when it's on the west coast and I'm more eastern inland. Hopefully, those who know me and also know Vancouver can help set me up with something at least temporary. Of course, I don't plan on moving there until I Get the job, but we're talking about an Opportunity of a Lifetime. My Dream Job. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get to my goals. Opportunity is knocking - ON MY FOREHEAD.
Scot: Your walkthrough is AWESOME. Say, do you have any interest in game design or game testing?
Me: umm, yeah, very much so
Scot: How would you like to be an intern at our Vancouver office?
Me: lemme think - HELL YES
So, now I'm looking for somewhere to stay there. It's a bit tricky when it's on the west coast and I'm more eastern inland. Hopefully, those who know me and also know Vancouver can help set me up with something at least temporary. Of course, I don't plan on moving there until I Get the job, but we're talking about an Opportunity of a Lifetime. My Dream Job. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get to my goals. Opportunity is knocking - ON MY FOREHEAD.
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