Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Applied to Colour Your World and the Burger King at the corner. Pray for Mojo.
Monday, September 29, 2003
Had instant Ramen. I don't see the big deal. It was like a less salty Mr. Noodles and it cost 5 times as much.
Dropped off 16 resumes around Shane's apartment. All but 1 were met with 'would you be able to work these hours'? One guy actually talked with me for 5 minutes. Toronto fucking SUCKS.
Have little to do. Trying not to succumb to urges of playing Einhander and Planetside. Have not been able to play Starcraft so people will still stand a fair chance against me when I can migrate my system and CDs here (assuming I get a call before the weekend).
It's also freaking cold here. Having giant windows is like having a glacier. Did not bring sweaters or slippers. Tips of fingers turning black. Must seek more boring Ramen.
I can't figure out how to activate sound on Shane's computer. It is preventing me from watching or playing various games.
Since Shane has Trillian, I will likely only be using MSN Messenger for the next while. If you must contact me, I will be on it when Shane isn't.
Dropped off 16 resumes around Shane's apartment. All but 1 were met with 'would you be able to work these hours'? One guy actually talked with me for 5 minutes. Toronto fucking SUCKS.
Have little to do. Trying not to succumb to urges of playing Einhander and Planetside. Have not been able to play Starcraft so people will still stand a fair chance against me when I can migrate my system and CDs here (assuming I get a call before the weekend).
It's also freaking cold here. Having giant windows is like having a glacier. Did not bring sweaters or slippers. Tips of fingers turning black. Must seek more boring Ramen.
I can't figure out how to activate sound on Shane's computer. It is preventing me from watching or playing various games.
Since Shane has Trillian, I will likely only be using MSN Messenger for the next while. If you must contact me, I will be on it when Shane isn't.
Friday, September 26, 2003
Up too early again...forgot to fill out Proxy form for voting, had to be mailed today.
(insert trash talk regarding Conservatives here)
Delicious Sushi show was on again. Dehydrated from drooling. Why must it look so delicious? There were these rolls with octopus and some sort of sauce (bite me, Ian) made from freshwater eel. The show host kept going on about how you had to ask for it by name since it doesn't seem to be too popular in the GTA. I'll definately be getting it when I go out to a sushi bar...although Caitlin will probably steal mine and eat it all up
:D
(insert trash talk regarding Conservatives here)
Delicious Sushi show was on again. Dehydrated from drooling. Why must it look so delicious? There were these rolls with octopus and some sort of sauce (bite me, Ian) made from freshwater eel. The show host kept going on about how you had to ask for it by name since it doesn't seem to be too popular in the GTA. I'll definately be getting it when I go out to a sushi bar...although Caitlin will probably steal mine and eat it all up
:D
Thursday, September 25, 2003
....
"In a world where the Soviet Union won the Cold War, a fierce conflict is unfolding in the streets of America. Taking on the role of Christopher Stone, players evolve from an average New Yorker into a fearless patriot who recruits and leads an army of freedom fighters in the streets of New York City. Freedom Fighters combines the depth of a squad based game with the intensity of an action-packed war game that unfolds in the streets, subways, and buildings of the city."
If it needs to be explained to you why this is FUCKED UP, then please check yourself into the nearest U.S. Embassy before I tear you appart with something blunt and oddlyshaped. Such as this plastic cup or maybe these headphones.
It's not even a joke. I can't believe something like that was published.
"In a world where the Soviet Union won the Cold War, a fierce conflict is unfolding in the streets of America. Taking on the role of Christopher Stone, players evolve from an average New Yorker into a fearless patriot who recruits and leads an army of freedom fighters in the streets of New York City. Freedom Fighters combines the depth of a squad based game with the intensity of an action-packed war game that unfolds in the streets, subways, and buildings of the city."
If it needs to be explained to you why this is FUCKED UP, then please check yourself into the nearest U.S. Embassy before I tear you appart with something blunt and oddlyshaped. Such as this plastic cup or maybe these headphones.
It's not even a joke. I can't believe something like that was published.
Yes, that last post was made at 8am. I managed to wake, fully concious at about 7:35 after 4.5 hours of sleep. Why? Because I thought I had awakened, naked, on the TUNDRA.
Who turned down the heat!?
Who turned down the heat!?
You know, I'm not sure if there's enough Lord of the Rings games.
And they actually cancelled one, too. It probably strayed slightly from the printing press that is the rest of them.
And they actually cancelled one, too. It probably strayed slightly from the printing press that is the rest of them.
There's this late night show on Japanese cooking that I keep catching a bit of. This is their Sushi week. Everything looks soooo gooood. It's awesome because they are touring a bunch of places in the GTA looking for the best and cheapest sushi.
/me drools.
Must remember names of some of these dishes...
/me drools.
Must remember names of some of these dishes...
Monday, September 22, 2003
I managed to fuck up my Vote by Proxy form on the third line. I fucking DARE the PCs to win by one vote.
Got to play another shitty RPG, complete with crap story, retarded bugs, and typical developer bullshit.
Caitlin's dad called today to confirm our mailing adress. I had to look up our postal code because I apparently can't remember 6 digits.
Still no job.
I probably won't go to London to look for a job this weekend. It will cost way too much money for the slim chance of even getting a second look at my resume.
Still no word back from my sister as to if killing a certain person would be Justifiable Murder.
Got to play another shitty RPG, complete with crap story, retarded bugs, and typical developer bullshit.
Caitlin's dad called today to confirm our mailing adress. I had to look up our postal code because I apparently can't remember 6 digits.
Still no job.
I probably won't go to London to look for a job this weekend. It will cost way too much money for the slim chance of even getting a second look at my resume.
Still no word back from my sister as to if killing a certain person would be Justifiable Murder.
Friday, September 19, 2003
Urge to use boadband rising...
"Korea is the country with the highest broadband penetration, with an estimated 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants. Hong Kong ranked second and Canada was third. The US is 11th on the list with 6.9 subscribers per 100 people." -Gamasutra
Last I checked, Hong Kong wasn't its own country, but I guess it's easy for some people to get confused when faced with yet another glaring U.S. inadequacy. Or maybe their map of the World is still loading.
"Korea is the country with the highest broadband penetration, with an estimated 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants. Hong Kong ranked second and Canada was third. The US is 11th on the list with 6.9 subscribers per 100 people." -Gamasutra
Last I checked, Hong Kong wasn't its own country, but I guess it's easy for some people to get confused when faced with yet another glaring U.S. inadequacy. Or maybe their map of the World is still loading.
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
I still think this is a bunch of Scientology bullshit, but most of it is pretty eerie:
"Your name of Josh creates a quick, clever mind capable of grasping and assimilating new ideas. You are rather studious, mentally challenging each new idea before accepting it. Because you learn so quickly you have little patience with those whose mental processes are somewhat slower, and you could become supercilious or somewhat "know it all" in your attitude. This characteristic could make you rather unpopular with your associates. Although you are very knowledgeable and intelligent, you often find spontaneous verbal expression difficult. You crave friendship, understanding, love, and affection about your reserved manner appears forbidding to others. You can give expression to your personal thoughts and feelings most fluently through the written word. You have a sensitive nature--sensitive to your environment and particularly sensitive to how your deeper and more serious interests are regarded by others. Your feelings are very easily hurt and to protect yourself you withdraw within the realms of your own private thoughts and shut out the rest of the world. Moods, which are your worst enemy, result. Your sensitivity and lack of verbal expression frustrate and limit the satisfaction in life to be gained from your responsible and capable nature."
Link.
"Your name of Josh creates a quick, clever mind capable of grasping and assimilating new ideas. You are rather studious, mentally challenging each new idea before accepting it. Because you learn so quickly you have little patience with those whose mental processes are somewhat slower, and you could become supercilious or somewhat "know it all" in your attitude. This characteristic could make you rather unpopular with your associates. Although you are very knowledgeable and intelligent, you often find spontaneous verbal expression difficult. You crave friendship, understanding, love, and affection about your reserved manner appears forbidding to others. You can give expression to your personal thoughts and feelings most fluently through the written word. You have a sensitive nature--sensitive to your environment and particularly sensitive to how your deeper and more serious interests are regarded by others. Your feelings are very easily hurt and to protect yourself you withdraw within the realms of your own private thoughts and shut out the rest of the world. Moods, which are your worst enemy, result. Your sensitivity and lack of verbal expression frustrate and limit the satisfaction in life to be gained from your responsible and capable nature."
Link.
HA
I was reading about a prestige class where you graft demon skin onto yourself to slowly become one (it's a geeky D&D thing). You eventually get the ability to summon demons like a demon does and the text says something like "At the DMs option, the player might become beholden to the summoned creature"
I look up beholden (never seen it used before).
3 hours later I'm channel surfing and come across CNN and the caption says "Bush beholden to 'Exclusive Club'"
I was reading about a prestige class where you graft demon skin onto yourself to slowly become one (it's a geeky D&D thing). You eventually get the ability to summon demons like a demon does and the text says something like "At the DMs option, the player might become beholden to the summoned creature"
I look up beholden (never seen it used before).
3 hours later I'm channel surfing and come across CNN and the caption says "Bush beholden to 'Exclusive Club'"
Saturday, September 13, 2003
I wish Quicktime would just die. It runs like crap, has shitty compression, has inferior features and appears to be incompatible with the various millions of codecs I've had to install for it and the other video software I have. Currently, if I try to load the player, it freezes up while it attempts to download the current mindblowing splashscreen from the QT site, probably some useless info about some musician and their shitty music video informing me that I can download the video for FREE from the QT site. If I load QT movies into Mozilla, it works but continuously reloads my desktop for some reason, generating extremely annoying flashing icons. It won't even load in IE and instantly crashes the browser.
It really didn't help that I downloaded a 10 minute POS video that apparently took 5+ people several months to make. I am glad that I didn't spend thousands of dollars on film school and endless hours fetching coffee and donuts for some small-time director. Apparently I recieved more than equivalent filming experience a few years ago when I produced that fine turd of a movie in my OAC year for art class (No offense to any actors in that movie. Thanks to you, I learned that torturing cast and audience results in an A+).
This is the article where it explains the massive amounts of work that went into the masterpiece that is this movie.
It really didn't help that I downloaded a 10 minute POS video that apparently took 5+ people several months to make. I am glad that I didn't spend thousands of dollars on film school and endless hours fetching coffee and donuts for some small-time director. Apparently I recieved more than equivalent filming experience a few years ago when I produced that fine turd of a movie in my OAC year for art class (No offense to any actors in that movie. Thanks to you, I learned that torturing cast and audience results in an A+).
This is the article where it explains the massive amounts of work that went into the masterpiece that is this movie.
Friday, September 12, 2003
Things I like about the new season of Enterprise:
Gunfights/Marines.
Darker overtone.
T'pal's new clothes.
T'pal's continuing lack of clothes.
Things I really don't like about the new season of Enterprise:
The fucking theme song.
The continuing lack of character development.
The way they are trying to make it an interpretation of the events of 9/11 and ensuing chaos. The U.S. is NOT THE WORLD and needs to shut the fuck up and leave my god damned Trek ALONE.
Original Trek had the excuse of being in an age where racism and sexism and blatant U.S. flagwaving was common and expected. Afterall, it wasn't all that long after they won WW2 singlehandedly. Gene wanted to have a lot of themes of equality and freedom but was still constrained by the common perceptions of the time. Back then it was incredibly groundbreaking.
TNG was excellent because it broadened the horrizons to encompass all of humankind on one ship, fighting for Earth as a whole and being DIPLOMATIC about it. There was political intrigue spattered between some random space accidents, and a lot of episodes where the bad guys were really just guys fighting for THEIR way of life and weren't so bad afterall.
DS9 was the pinnacle of Trek. They had so many different situations, appealing to so many different walks of life, religions, even homosexuality. They even took Trek to all out war and dealt with the implications of the fucked up Human psyche. It was about humans, human politics, human psychology - all done via sci fi. They got away with SO MUCH when other shows couldn't even get on the air.
I won't even get STARTED on Voyager.
Enterprise is a return to old Trek. Made by Americans, for Americans. When they aren't saving a planet from the 'terrors' of its natural leaders, or liberating prisoners who BROKE THE DECLARED LAWS of a society, they are telling stories of how their society was unfairly attacked by evil and malicious forces and then go on an instant retrobutive rampage without all the facts. They refuse to listen to reason and then get indignant when others don't jump to help them. They are enraged when someone uses an unfair attack against them, yet they are first in line to develop new weapons and covert tactics in order to fight back with the same brutality.
But it feeds my bitterness the same as CNN does, so I won't stop watching it anymore than I stopped watching Voyager. Plus Enterprise has T&A.
Gunfights/Marines.
Darker overtone.
T'pal's new clothes.
T'pal's continuing lack of clothes.
Things I really don't like about the new season of Enterprise:
The fucking theme song.
The continuing lack of character development.
The way they are trying to make it an interpretation of the events of 9/11 and ensuing chaos. The U.S. is NOT THE WORLD and needs to shut the fuck up and leave my god damned Trek ALONE.
Original Trek had the excuse of being in an age where racism and sexism and blatant U.S. flagwaving was common and expected. Afterall, it wasn't all that long after they won WW2 singlehandedly. Gene wanted to have a lot of themes of equality and freedom but was still constrained by the common perceptions of the time. Back then it was incredibly groundbreaking.
TNG was excellent because it broadened the horrizons to encompass all of humankind on one ship, fighting for Earth as a whole and being DIPLOMATIC about it. There was political intrigue spattered between some random space accidents, and a lot of episodes where the bad guys were really just guys fighting for THEIR way of life and weren't so bad afterall.
DS9 was the pinnacle of Trek. They had so many different situations, appealing to so many different walks of life, religions, even homosexuality. They even took Trek to all out war and dealt with the implications of the fucked up Human psyche. It was about humans, human politics, human psychology - all done via sci fi. They got away with SO MUCH when other shows couldn't even get on the air.
I won't even get STARTED on Voyager.
Enterprise is a return to old Trek. Made by Americans, for Americans. When they aren't saving a planet from the 'terrors' of its natural leaders, or liberating prisoners who BROKE THE DECLARED LAWS of a society, they are telling stories of how their society was unfairly attacked by evil and malicious forces and then go on an instant retrobutive rampage without all the facts. They refuse to listen to reason and then get indignant when others don't jump to help them. They are enraged when someone uses an unfair attack against them, yet they are first in line to develop new weapons and covert tactics in order to fight back with the same brutality.
But it feeds my bitterness the same as CNN does, so I won't stop watching it anymore than I stopped watching Voyager. Plus Enterprise has T&A.
So many opportunities for terror and yet nothing happened. So anitclimatic. I was really hoping that the next big terror event would be on the 11th again so that the U.S. wouldn't decide to declare another day of mourning in addition to yesterday.
Maybe next year.
Maybe next year.
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
It just occured to me that there are quite a few similarities between Iraq being invaded by the U.S and the invasion of Stalingrad during the 2nd World War.
But, since Bush informed me that he has "Cyber Agents" working for his Homeland security, and that being agressive is the best policy, I will refrain from comparing the U.S. to NAZIS incase these "Cyber Agents" declare me a danger to U.S. citizens and burst into my home with bionic implants flailing.
But, since Bush informed me that he has "Cyber Agents" working for his Homeland security, and that being agressive is the best policy, I will refrain from comparing the U.S. to NAZIS incase these "Cyber Agents" declare me a danger to U.S. citizens and burst into my home with bionic implants flailing.
Bush to world:
"The best way to protect our people is to stay on the offensive. Stay on the offensive overseas and stay on the offensive at home."
If I was a real artist, I'd draw a charicature of Bush, blindfolded (by a U.S. flag), holding a handful of darts (labled "Justice"), and blindly aiming one at a group of world leaders, all of whom are ducking and covering their heads. Except for Osama who is standing in the middle pointing and laughing at Saddam who got a dart in the ass.
"The best way to protect our people is to stay on the offensive. Stay on the offensive overseas and stay on the offensive at home."
If I was a real artist, I'd draw a charicature of Bush, blindfolded (by a U.S. flag), holding a handful of darts (labled "Justice"), and blindly aiming one at a group of world leaders, all of whom are ducking and covering their heads. Except for Osama who is standing in the middle pointing and laughing at Saddam who got a dart in the ass.
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Anything that I say or do (or Photoshop) that offends, degrades, enrages can be attributed to my unemployment.
Or maybe the Devil.
(He's really gonna hurt me bad for using him as a scapegoat so much)
Or maybe the Devil.
(He's really gonna hurt me bad for using him as a scapegoat so much)
Sunday, September 07, 2003
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is on!
But its DUBBED!! ALL DUBBED!!!!
/me stabs out eyes and ears.
But its DUBBED!! ALL DUBBED!!!!
/me stabs out eyes and ears.
Saturday, September 06, 2003
This WoW fansite FAQ gives an excellent insight into the kinds of people that will be sharing the game world with the rest of us. I especially like reading the 'Open Questions' section. Keep in mind that all the answers are either "Blizzard hasn't said yet" or "Learn to read, you illiterate fucktard."
Thank GOD for instancing.
Thank GOD for instancing.
Weilding a mighty steel spoon, POTATO SALAD has SLAIN the former Late Night Snack Kings, RICE AND DILL FLAVA LAYS.
Its like there's an inaugeration in my mouth and the whole kingdom is invited.
Its like there's an inaugeration in my mouth and the whole kingdom is invited.
Friday, September 05, 2003
After a long break, Dax has once again taken to sleeping in my lap. She seems to do it most when I'm playing FPS games, which works out fine until a couple hours later I realize I CAN'T FEEL MY LEGS. Ofcourse, that's kind of a boon also, since occasionally she stretches or dream-slashes with her claws and shreds my knees and thighs a little. She's also a little purring furnace who doesn't mind me shrieking at the game because of an amazing kill or an untimely crash.
Cats are the best.
Cats are the best.
Thursday, September 04, 2003
Homeworld 2 is good. They fixed all the things I despised about the original, mainly the controls, interface, the resources. The game looks awesome, plays smooth, and has excellent mood. Unfortunately, that's it. It doesn't have anything that any other RTS has. Its extremely well done, voiced, compossed, everything...but its boring.
There is no innovation, no truly unique gameplay. 3D space movement is cool, but with no evironment, it's boring. The strategy is weak thanks to the limited roles and abilities of the units.
Outside of Singleplayer, the game is just a fancy screensaver.
If they added persistance into the game (some research is permanent and carries over between games), custom forces (have 10 different fighter configs and save the kinds you like/earned), advantages/disadvantages (weak sensors, but better antifighter guns), leaders/commanders/heroes (special abilities, combat units). Right now, the only interesting feature is being able to customize your colour and insignia.
Give this game some depth, customization, and it would go from Good to Great.
There is no innovation, no truly unique gameplay. 3D space movement is cool, but with no evironment, it's boring. The strategy is weak thanks to the limited roles and abilities of the units.
Outside of Singleplayer, the game is just a fancy screensaver.
If they added persistance into the game (some research is permanent and carries over between games), custom forces (have 10 different fighter configs and save the kinds you like/earned), advantages/disadvantages (weak sensors, but better antifighter guns), leaders/commanders/heroes (special abilities, combat units). Right now, the only interesting feature is being able to customize your colour and insignia.
Give this game some depth, customization, and it would go from Good to Great.
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Met Erin, forgot about Dax, took the long way, I told him not to ring the doorbell, yes I will play, PIKACHU!!, slept for 20 minutes, install, install, delete, install, surf, shoot, stab, SMASH GAME AND WATCH, stupid Frodo, Gimli better get some action next movie, scared Shane shitless, SWG=Glorified chatroom, SO COLD, the convection and the soggy pizza, "when there was only one set of footprints, it was when I was carrying you!", chicks and guns, data differs from server, MB Commanders, Kirby reborn, fuck you Falco/Fox, wtf - sleep?, Can-opener circa 1000BC, Lucas thinks he's a writer, Stumpy the Priest, NeoUnikamakazi, Hot Link on Link on Link action, Flak cannons vs Paratroopers, bouncin' Berlin bodies, dimensionally challenged Vice City, forgot my cheese dawgs, 3 zombies arrive in Oakville: apparently nothing is new, Super-Stalked Manuel, spaz cat, cudly Con Caitlin, almost done the three day caffeine/life high.
