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Hello everyone, it is I, your tardy, lousy, and always busy host, Straydog. Right now I should be doing Math, followed by finishing my book report, and I don't want to. In fact I was thinking of heading to bed when I got done watching Let's Play's for FNAF 2! Followed by Halloween Dubstep Music which I had to share after seeing a Let's Draw from Netty Scribble. Yes, I know, I often don't know where I am on YouTube, but rest assured it's in the weird parts, as usual. Not Liking watching people die at two in the morning has anything to do with it.. >.>"
Now, I know people wonder all the time, but did I have a weird childhood? Why yes I did, not that it matters, grew up on the creepy movies such as Chucky, Alien, Predator, Gremlins, IT, Candyman, Creep, Species, The Craft, Beetlejuice, Tales from the Crypt,Tremors, Anaconda, etc. You get the idea, also had neighbors that took to spying on me when I went playing in my yard, the neighborhood was also frequent for it's witchcraft and ghost sightings, needless to say my nights were filled with nightmares, and was regularly attacked by dogs, even though I love all animals, even the dangerous ones. I often pretended I had a twin since I only had one friend in the neighborhood, Jake, and that ended up weird when I went over to play at his house.. But, enough about me, you're here for me saying what I thought of a particular game, and if you ever went over to my YouTube channel you'll know what I mean.
Yes, I mean Five Nights At Freddy's, but now, there is a FNAF 2! Like my life will ever get normal.. Okay, first impressions, the first time I saw the trailer for FNAF 2, I jumped out of my chair from Foxy jumping at you, needless to say that I needed to buy a new pair of headphones after that experience, and an impressive migraine came about, as well as holding myself and staying awake for the rest of the night. Now, with the game out, and seeing how well Markiplier can handle himself, I am only going to say this once, no, I will not play this game, I will not review this game, I would rather go jump into a ditch. Not only can you not move, but you only have the flashlight power to deal with, but having not one, not two, but three passages open to where you sit.
Two vents and the main hallway into the new areas that our gracious overlords from the original Freddy's Pizzeria decided to build, but get this, you don't get just the new characters to deal with, which includes the new animatronics, but the old ones as well, and they looked even more pissed off and ready to tear your head off then before, especially since Bonnies head is missing only to have the ears and the small red beady eyes staring at you in front of your desk as you cower underneath your new mask that you get to wear.
From what I observed, had jumped out of my chair from, and had several heart attacks, I can say for certain that FNAF's 2 isn't quite a horror game, it's got music, the atmosphere is perfect, and the high stress from even the first night is enough to make me wonder why I am even watching them and to then never leave my house, barricading the door and vents and hiding under my bed. Despite the new animatronics and building you're in, you still know that none of the old spirits have left, in fact they are more hungry and on the offensive more then the first. Yet, this is my personal opinion, and from this opinion is, if you suffer from scares, a heart condition, paranoia, and even fainting spells, you should watch and or play at your own judgement.
Yes, even from the comments I read saying that the place wasn't scary enough, the scares not scary enough, and generally bitching about a game still in development, I want to say dear reader, that you reserve the judgement for yourself. You make the call, is it a good game, or a bad game now that you don't have doors to shut, can only protect yourself from them some of the time with your mask; and rather feeling of helplessness that seems to have grown since you're more open? If you read this make sure to comment or tell me why you think what you think. At the end of the day, opinions are just a matter of personal taste, and usually everyone is not right or wrong. So have a great day, evening, or night. -Straydog.
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Let's Play feat. Markiplier! [Pt 1]
A lot of you were most likely wondering.. okay I'm not deluding myself, I have one wonderful follower, and not many visitors anymore. And I know that's my fault, I was a lot freer before school, a job, and the things that follow said lifestyle, and it's almost Halloween, by this time I would have scary stories for you, be playing slightly scary music or something along those lines, just like last October. But times change, and I can't help but notice how fast time flies now, I actually just remembered today is the 21st and I went >.<" and then facepalmed. Have to say though, with not that many people watching or visiting, it does leave me loads of time to do my studies and make money. Yes I still have that dream of doing reviews for youtube, and writing in this blog and doing other things involving making people like you happy or smile, or scared and creeped out by the older stuff I have on this site... Not my fault I assure you.. Like, 15% my fault, but still not mine.
Anyways, what I was going to do, and put on here was two things, one was Anna, the game and soundtrack, and the interview with TheFabs.. Well, that interview is going to have to wait as I am going to pair that up with something else, hopefully, half the time I forget my own name and think it's something that has to do with Math.. Ugh..
But here are two videos, don't worry if you can't see the videos there will be links below them to click on so that if you haven't played Anna, I suggest giving it a look see. I myself haven't played it, but the story is interesting, and the Soundtrack is just my cup of tea, not too ominous, or too cheerful, just enough to want more. So please, share this place with all your friends, and again, I do apologize for the lack of updates, just been busy. -Stray.
Hello once and all I am currently, wide awake, sitting in front of a bright screen, the lights are off, and I'm hearing strange and odd places from where I am currently staying.. As you can probably guess, Five Nights At Freddy's has gotten it's own following, from maps in Gary's Mod, Fan Fictions stories and drawings, and Rule 34.. Well I've seen a few Youtubers play it, and instantly hated it, not not like anger hate, more like, scared and loathing with that familiar deep fast beating in my heart hate.
And then my life was ruined once again when my friend Shaun said, "You should play this." I said no, I meant no, and yet it was bought for me... Dares, damn dares, not like I should care... It was peer pressure I tell you! -Looks around before writing once more.- Well I played the game, I died on my first night, I was hyperventilating and didn't even give anything a chance to jump out at me. Yes, I freaked out, yes horror games such as Freddy's where I can't move to run away really make me nervous.. So I had both doors down, constantly pressing the lights when at 4am the lights go out.. I instantly froze and didn't even bother to look at the familiar music that sounded in my left ear.
I thought I was safe, until I heard foot steps get closer, then nothing... Then jump scare! So yes, I did play the game, yes I did die, AND I WILL NEVER GO BACK! I was actually getting ready for bed early in the night when I saw that MrCreepyPasta had uploaded a Creepy Pasta based off on the myths and rumors of Freddy's and I clicked on it.. It's now 5:03 AM and I can't seem to keep my eyes off the door and window that is now seems very vulnerable, you see the door doesn't like to close and it sometimes creeps open and the window likes to stick but can be open from the outside..
Now I'm sure you my regular readers and followers, are wondering, will I turn my sights on a Fan Fiction for this messed up game? I... Want to say no, really, really badly.. But then you're going to point out, it's only five days until October. Yes it is, my favorite month of the year.. >.>" -Sighs.-
Okay, maybe, I still have school and work, but if maybe there is a break and I'm feeling scared and nervous like I am now, I just may work on a scary short story for it.. Oh, yes, duh I also forgot, I have TheFabs interview back, and will be posting that up on October 1st and will be more active..
Anyways! Here are a few things for you.. I'll uh, just leave these here for you.. -Straydog.
Yes? Maybe, I don't know, currently waiting on a ride from the college where I started school, currently moving, don't know where to yet and well, feeling blue. Which seems to include, Fuck The World, Burn The World, And Kill All Humans! I'm getting better, ya well, I think I am anyways. Got distracted by Chatango for awhile, then got distracted again, and yes it is what you think it is... Shut up I was maybe still is addicted. It's fun, there's other lonely people there, and no really cares what you look like, mostly.
But anyways, I decided to go back to Interesting Life and let you all know what I was up to, and yes my schedule should, calm down... Let's see, part time work, full time school, loosing fiance', parents hating... Sure, it should calm down.. Dear God let me just burn and let me sit back and watch.. Hehehe.. Hehehehehehe.... Hahaha... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! -Hacking cough for a moment.- Anyways, that is it. I will see you all soon hopefully. -Stray.
So yes I am writing on my laptop once again, but no I do not have my own charger, I stole my moms last night due to the fact that she has an older Dell and I was curious if her charger would charge my own laptop. It did, and this is the part where I say that my own replacement charger is coming and I have to thank Ebay for that. Except for the possibility that the replacement charger might come between now and the end of the month, everything is going according to plan. Also, I have not seen Hypno for quite sometime, all I know is that I woke up in a cave in the mountains with the bones of children around my body. After making my way down the mountain I did happen to see a pale straw color moving toward me which I then ran like the dickens and almost got hit by a car. I am now home safe and sound, the windows are open, and wait... I thought I locked my door... Hold on everyone, I'll be right back... (User Straydog is offline due to inactivity of fifteen minutes. Password accepted, User Jigglypuff is now online.)
Hey, due to circumstances, beyond my control, as of this moment in time, my laptop charger cord is done permanently. Yes, it won't even do anything when I mess around with it anymore, which sucks as I was working on a few good stories for Interesting Life. This is only going to be a temporary thing mind you, if any of my readers and followers do see me online, it might be because of A) I went and hooked up the internet to my moms windows 8 computer... B) I went to the library, C) I finally got a new cord, and D) last, and least likely to happen, my cord worked again for the few moments I can coax life out of it.
Other then my fast writing, and my constant look down at my battery bar, I wish all of you a great summer, and I will do better on posting. If I can remember to actually do something that doesn't involve real life getting in the damn way! Gah! Jeez, it's just one thing after the other, I bet even Einstein didn't have these roadblocks when he was working on his equations! So, besides my ranting, and raving, I will make sure to also put up a warning on YouTube which will most likely kill the battery I have left. But remember, this is only a temporary thing, a temporary thing, a temporary... -User Straydog has left the internet, User Hypno has oVerRiDden Mmy Pr0toC0ls...-
Hello everyone, Straydog here, and I just wanted to say how sorry I was for taking so long for posting something that I had promised to post before. Well, as we all know, real life can get in the way of what we plan in this virtual world that makes me wonder where I am as a person. Sure I had dozens of moments where I could dot down a small post, letting all know what I was thinking, or who the latest animator or creator had come up with. But I didn't, instead I slept, watched NetFlix, and just didn't want to do much else except for when I had to. Recently though, I wrote a small post on my FaceBook, on a question of what are we most afraid of. Yes, I did copy and paste the next paragraphs, don't give me that look. >.>"
"What is it about the dark that either scares us, or entices us? Is it the fact that the unknown which can be seen in the light is hidden from us when the moon and stars come out? Or is it that the legends and myths that man during the generations that man has come with concur with the dark. If we must really think about it, what scares us the most? The fact that we are helpless against the unknown, that which scares us. It comes in many forms, but it is the feeling of helplessness that we feel when faced with the possibility that it is something out of our control. We can yell at those in the house to not investigate the other rooms and to run, it is because we can see and know what is about to happen.
It really is funny and ironic, that we as a species are more scared of the unseen then most animals. We really have no say about what we want in life, shambling from one thing to the other. Not questioning where we go or what we do, just accepting it as the norm of society. It is why we stay near the light, why we have nightlights, and make devices that give us the ability to see in our dark surroundings.
Does this mean that when we are alone, when we know that there shouldn't be anyone else around, that we are most fearful? Being alone is one thing, it means that we can't go to someone and be near them, or talk or yell when we want to. Being alone is one of my greatest fears, and I fear it more then anything that may walk this Earth..."
Now, what is it really that scares you? Is it the dark? Death? Bunnies? Why do you think this is what scares you the most? The questions are for each and every person to discover on their own journey through this life. It what makes us human, or a dog, in my case. I'll leave you with just a small question to make you think for the rest of day, or night. If death is only the beginning, as some cultures believe, then why do we as a species so desperately want to avoid it? -Stray
I have risen back from the dead, from being buried underneath Math books and English papers to come and bring a greeting: Hi! Lol, I know that this is the most lamest opening line for a blog, but things have been pretty hectic in my life so far. Finals, girl-friend, not wanting to go on a murdering rampage filled with shouts of Math formulas.
But I just wanted to drop in, to let you, my wonderful viewers and followers that I have one week left for school, which is Finals week, all students will know this as the week of the hurried dead. Because after all is said and done, you look horrible and wish death upon all who you come into contact with for a few days.
Yes, we privileged few who do Finals, we the chosen to make our lives better, we the ones who want to not live in student loan debt with no job! And yes I am procrastinating because I have used this word in a sentence I am not at fault as to know what it does not mean! I am going to study, I swear I will! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH- (This user has now blacked out from lack of oxygen) -Ending Transmission.
Happy April 1st everyone, and I decided to make a wacky day into a cool day with a new interview with a small comic series Guinea Something Good. If you haven't noticed on newgrounds, or on some other site, then you really need to expand your horizons. WaldFlieger is pretty good at what he does, and has been doing this for a long time, well, almost. You have to read the interview to find out, so just wanted to put this here and get back to homework. -Stray.
1. Do to the fact that you have a small cult following for Guinea Something Good, what made you start doing comics in the first place?
I started drawing comics when I was a little kid. Some of the first drawings I made were in "children's book" format, so I've always had that desire to combine drawings with some kind of narrative. As the years went by, I started drawing more and more comics, and I started thinking of myself more and more as a cartoonist.
2. Do to your unique humor, where did you get the idea for your characters?
The characters in "Guinea Something Good" were actually originally characters in the comics I made as a kid. I kept drawing them through high school, but then in college went on to pursue different ideas and series. It was a few years ago that I thought it might be fun to bring them back in a new way, and it's easily the most fun I've ever had drawing comics.
3. I've seen different takes for animals, but never talking Guinea Pigs. Did you pick them because they were easiest to draw at first or because they were so cute?
The comics I drew as a kid were actually based on my real-life pet guinea pigs Joe and George. There's something about guinea pigs that are incredibly fun to draw, and there's something inherently ridiculous about them. I see them as nature's cartoon characters.
4. I took a look at your earlier comics, and compared those to the present. How did you challenge yourself to become better at your comics?
I've always tended to draw storyline driven comics, so Guinea Something Good was really a challenge to myself from the beginning to try my hand at stand-alone gag comics. When I first started it, though, it was really a hybrid. Each comic was stand-alone, but it was more of a "funny situation" than a straight-up gag. Over the past few years, I've tried more and more to hone in my ability to write a clean, simple, short gag with impact and phase out the more rambling silly scenarios I used to write. It's definitely more challenging, but I think it creates a much more effective comic strip. Thankfully, now I can use the animated shorts to have fun writing those longer scenarios, so I'm able to keep doing both kinds of comedy.
5. Have you ever had any guest appearances from other people that you know ever pop up in Guinea Something Good?
Not yet! But that's a good idea!
6. Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to do online comics but don't know where to start?
The first thing to do is just post stuff online immediately. Anything you start with is not going to be good, and it's going to take a long time to come to terms with that. You kind of have to take your lumps when you're starting out. Put stuff out there, see how people respond, and keep refining and pushing yourself to do better. Don't try to figure out your grand strategy or anything like that. It will probably be years before you'll be in any kind of position to think in those terms. When you first start, it really is about just toughing it out, honing your craft, pushing yourself to get better, and learning from any source you possibly can. Don't be afraid to fail. It's the only way to learn. There's a great quote I love. I forget the source, but to paraphrase, it's: "If you haven't yet succeeded, then you just haven't failed enough." It takes many, many failures to learn enough to become the success you strive to be.
I guess since I'm waiting on a good interview with a known comic I wanted to write about a personal pet peeve of mine, which again isn't for prying kids eyes. Remember I am watching you as you read this, and if I see that you are not mature enough for this, my hands will come out of the screen and strangle you..
-Smiles-
Now, I know some of you are guessing what the title means, domination, what is he talking about? He's not into that kind of kinky stuff again right? For one, I've never been into that in the first place, and two, I write horror stories, the kinky stuff is behind me.
One of my personal pet peeves would be domination, of both men and women, it's totally wrong and so not what I wanted to start off with! Onwards! I have no regrets! (I regret everything). Domination to me personally is like taking a piss and crap on the floor of your bathroom and nothing bad to ever come out of that. A few hours later, you still have piss and crap on your floor and boy does it smell, so what are you going to do about, ignore it or do the right thing and clean it up? It's what mankind does to itself, time and time again, it craps and pisses on the floor and expects no consequences.
Men degrading women and viewing them as anything lower then an equal, women degrading men because they want to feel powerful in a life that felt powerless. And it all boils down to power, the power of commanding other people around, and having that fleeting sense that you are in control. Please, men, I do not apologize for our stuck up behavior, as seeing women as nothing but bouncy boobs are a piece of ass to do with as we please and then continue on our merry way. Sadism, machismo, the body reprogrammed in a way that pain equals pleasure and what better way then a power hungry person seeking to do that reprogramming, am I right?
It just pisses me off that we as a society have degraded as the years have gone by, I'm not saying that as guys didn't have the urges that we do know, they knew the evils that could come from it and most refrained from taking that difficult road. Slavery is still in existence, men and women used and abused because some asshole gets a hard on from seeing power being used in a way that was never intended! And it makes me so pissed that they even think it's okay to! Fuck them! I even swore a few times when I saw women being abused by their drunk boyfriend and beat the ever living shit out of them. I become livid when I see all of this around me and no one gives because you know, you don't bother me and I won't bother you.
AHHHHHH! Get it through your thick skulls people! We are all equals, we are not dogs that you can pet, we are not animals for you to tame! We are the same as you! So take that delusional self of yours and come see me, I will make sure you will never walk, or talk or live again! -Breaths heavily and takes some time to calm down.- I don't know if this is even going to help, but remember, you are a living person, you are loved, and people care about you even if you never met them, They're not looking to take advantage of you, they know that we are all equals, and delusional assholes male or female need to be knocked down a few notches and have their asses thoroughly beat hard! It's also why I hate disrespect, and the need to try and prove yourself to someone that doesn't care except for the fact that you are doing anything because you are doing what you're told like a puppet. Remember, you are an equal, you are not property, you do not belong to base desires! So grow up! And fight for your freedom as an unique individual!
Now, on a side note, don't take anything of what I said out of context, too many people do that enough as it is and it causes too much trouble. Teachers are in charge, do not disrespect them, parents are in charge, do not disrespect them, unless you are being bullied, or abused, by those in charge, don't do anything that will get your butt in hot water. Grow up with self-respect, know your limits, you are not God, you do not have the power to control and manipulate other people to your own will, or I will kick your ass and make sure that you never live again. Also remember that you are a free individual, never do anything against your moral or ethical character, never cheat on your humanity, it's not healthy and will never end peacefully. -Stray/
(Warning, the following post will contain graphic details about actual events, or details that may or may not be concluded as fact. Read at your own risk.)
Now that we have that out of the way, I would like to delve back into something that has made "Interesting Life" more on the darker things of life, besides that I haven't written anything but nonsense for awhile. But
things get slow on occasion so oh well... >.>"
Ever since Halloween was over, I really haven't written anything about ghosts, or spirits, or the undead as much as I would like. And if you have been reading for awhile, you'll know what I mean, if not, I do suggest you start going back and reading during the Autumn season for the last two years or so. Now, ever since I was at the homeless and living at the Mission as a disciple I once talked about people were always scared of something, some about death, others about failure, or being alone.
Now, I used two examples about this subject and became uncomfortable about the fact that the men seemed very keen while I used them. The first example I used was Vlad The Third, or also known as Vlad the Impaler for impaling his victims on long wooden stakes, as a show to basically demoralize his enemies once they went to the northern or southern border of the Ottoman empire, or now known as modern day Turkey.
It was rumored that Vlad himself drank his victims blood, and dined among the corpses in a calm and rather feelingless manor. What is more likely on any rumors were used as a way to make Vlad himself more of an unstoppable, or immortal man and make any who wanted to do evil second guess themselves. It was also the Irish writer, Bram Stoker, who partially used Vlad as a influence for his book Dracula, still a national best seller to this day.
The second example I used was the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, from the renowned and rather famous Bathory family. Who was an Hungarian Noble, a very smart and well educated woman who was rumored to be a sadist, murdering and torturing young girls for her own pleasure, and bathing in their blood to keep herself young and beautiful. Which rumors report that she remained a very attractive woman to the day of her death, even after coming under house arrest because of her activities becoming known. It was also rumored that her own husband was sometimes apart of her tortures and taught her many new things, such as having women stripped down, covered in honey, and left outside to be bitten by insects until they died from dehydration and starvation.
Over 300 witnesses were called to a trial once the rumors were investigated and evidence used to extradite Bathory for her crimes. Even though because of her high status as a Countess from the renowned Bathory family at the time, she was never officially put on trial and made to pay for her crimes. The last four years she was put into a series of rooms and was bricked inside where only slits for ventilation and food were used.
Often people are scared, or afraid due to circumstances out of their natural control and boundary, this is why Elizabeth bathed in her victims blood in order to stave off death. And why Vlad impaled his victims, to show all around him that he was a man of a very meticulous nature, to show all that he was in control at all times, even if inside he did not feel the same way.
Fears themselves are a natural part of human nature, but some take their fears to far, and do anything to make that fear to go away. The only way to make that fear to go away is to believe in something higher then themselves, God himself or perhaps Buda. But whatever you think never underestimate that once the lights go out, the darkness will come out, and it will want to play... -Stray.
Nostalgia is a funny thing, it can bring back memories of a picnicking at your local park or hiking and camping with friends and family or with certain movies and television shows... SeaQuest DSV is one of those familiar, but fuzzy memories of what was on when I was young.
Sure I should of been more supervised but I will never forget how this one TV show inspired in me a love of the Ocean, and not just the Ocean itself, but of the sea depths, of the priceless antiquities that could be unearthed, of the discoveries of creatures that themselves were myth or never before known.
And yet, that thirst for knowing the unknown was parallel with wanting to learn about the stars, from, you guessed it, Star Trek. And I learned about the night skies of how the Greeks and Egyptians and Romans all had stories about the stars that aligned the Earth during the night skies, or how the seas were filled with dangerous sea creatures. I will never forget how my childhood was shaped by certain shows, and how I used any knowledge I gained to explore my own world outside.
I'm not sure when I will ever get in my own submarine, or star ship to explore and discover new and wonderful things. But for one thing I will know, that if it wasn't for watching SeaQuest I would never have a love for the Ocean like I do today. So I do present my viewers two places where if you ever a hard core fan or just seeing this for the first time, I would like to give a glimpse into the secret colt following. So please click on the video and the link below to enjoy old memories or gain new ones. Also please check in for the latest in news that can make one enjoy new possibilities. -Stray.
So I haven't written anything in awhile, which really isn't surprising as I have been busy with Mid-Terms, being lazy, and sick. Just recently have I found my strength coming back, which has been a very good thing in making sure that any late homework is done. But me, being lazy again, found something to do, which is do nothing and watch videos.
But not just any videos, I decided to go back and review my good friend, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, an amazing man, not only in thought, but in action. But ever since Anthony Hopkins portrayed him, I have felt, that those that have come after him, have done their best as an actor. From Hannibal Rising, to the hit TV show Hannibal, these actors have portrayed a younger man, a younger Hannibal.
And they do an excellent job, except that it's not Anthony Hopkins, and in a way, it's not fair for me to judge them based off the acting of one man. Which is why I have kept my mind and eyes open, and my mouth shut, and I found, that if one took the time to watch the mannerisms of the actors, they make an amazing Hannibal.
You see, ever since Silence Of The Lambs came out, and I watched it, I have been fascinated with Dr. Hannibal Lecter, from his preparation of human flesh to his love of classical music. He is a man, a man in which some part of us, some deep primal part us, has. We as a culture now are interested in death, more so then before, how one kills or is killed can become a book or a movie. But it's just not how one dies, but the reasoning behind it, why did the murderer do such a thing? Or why did they kill themselves in such a way?
I have no reasoning behind this fascination, besides the fact that death is a common, every day occurrence, and that we like that occurrence. So here is a piece from the very amazing show, Hannibal, from season 1. I do encourage you, my audience to take a look if you haven't already and come up with your own thoughts on the matter. Also, I am now 24 years old, Happy Birthday to me, and I finally got my debit card after waiting for it since last year. Cheers! -Stray.
This is what I am currently going through, mid-terms are coming up next week, and I started feeling pretty bad last night. My birthday is in four days, and I can't help but wonder if any of my readers are feeling the same things I am.
Sure I could go on with the news, that Russia invaded Ukraine, that both sides don't want bloodshed. that Scotland is going to vote for independence from the UK... On and on, but right now, those are things outside of my control, but I am going to put links below so that you guys can show your support.
So, ya, many, many, things are going on in the world, from invasions, to people fighting over who get to do what. I mean, come on, if we really wanted to become a unified world, but made up of so many different people; then I think that we as humanity would work together, not prove who is right or wrong. Stupid people...
So back to my topic, I am currently in class, listening to my English teacher teach us all about different nouns, and I can see several people slowly losing focus. Kinda funny, knowing that if I was paying actual attention I might actually learn more than I do. But, keeping this blog, and you, my wonderful readers here and alive is also part of my duty. But please, take a look at Exam Stress by Articunoboy 12, he has about 31 uploads, dealing from animations to real life things. Exam Stress made me smile, and so I wanted to share all of this with you guys, because I care. So please, always come back to check the latest news, from silly things to things that matter, and remember, never give up. -Stray.
Sounds like the title of a crappy book or movie, but in fact it is actually the start to my day, after waking up that is. So I got up like I was suppose to, did what I was suppose to, got to the bus stop with a creepy stalker like I was suppose to.
And then I got on the bus, heading to the back to work on a few mistakes for English homework, and the bus lurched.
Normally this isn't a problem, normally my coffee doesn't hit a metal bar, normally I'm not yelled at by the bus driver...
I guess I should say that normal isn't me, but for my wonderful viewers I guess that things aren't the best for me at this time. Been super busy which is why I started several Reviews on my YouTube page, but haven't finished them. My fault really, but I can't help but think that I wouldn't be writing for you guys if it wasn't for the coffee mess. But, I guess that means that I have a great video to go along with this, right?
Well... I'll let Coffee Break by Three - Legged Dog productions let you know that, but please also click on the link below to go see more, subscribe and life. And I will continue to bring you the latest in news that is often not really relevant. -Stray
No really, this past couple of weeks has had me wonder what on Earth has gone on, from Valentines Day, to Presidents Day, to rushing to finish homework and then, almost nothing. A state of time where time itself made a dent in my otherwise perfect record of rushing.
Ah, who am I kidding? I rush to make sure that before my day is started, I plan to make sure that before that day I made sure that it was planned, and I planned around that day from the previous day, etc.
Rushing seeming to be apart of our lives in modern day America, from rushing to check out the latest movie to see who can get work done the fastest. And this is for all people that live in the states, I don't know about everyone else because I haven't studied or been outside of the USA.
The only people that don't seem to rush are children, especially those that are going into middle and high school and those after the age of 60.
So to demonstrate what I am talking about is a cute and very amusing animation by latviacrafters that combines traditional animation and Skrillix music, and I think it was pulled off very well. So please make sure to check out the link below the video to check out the animator to subscribe and like. And I will also see you guys with the latest news and complaints. -Stray.
But I cried, I swear, if things weren't so sad, I would have been stronger... I guess I should start from the beginning, I've been on a binge of researching what to put in the current game, and story(s) that I've been doing. I got done with homework, mostly, yesterday and I got bored, so I just set down with a fresh Let's Play... And now, here I am crying, wondering how on Earth could someone go through Hell, and torture and... And... It's from a game called Richard & Alice, I'll put a link below where you can get the game, but, what I witnessed, there is a part toward the end, I'm not going to spoil it.
But there is a talk between Alice and The Priest, and it was about her child, and a thought came to me, would I do that in her situation? Would I, as a single parent, do this to my child, a child that I loved more then anything? I don't really think I could, I have three younger brothers, and I love them, even if they drive me insane, but I would do anything for them. You see, when we are in a situation that is out of our control, we as humans often do one of three things, continue to try to take hold of the situation, turn to God or a variation thereof, or lose all sense of common decency and morality?
I'm not trying to say that situation comes up often, but, what if it does? When my uncle died, I went into a deeper depression then I have known before, and I have yet to really come out of it. I have positive influences around me, and I don't feel that bad, but it comes up at times. And then I watch videos like these that pull on my heart stings and I get all emotional, especially when it comes to children. But, give the game a look at, and let me know what you think. And as always, make sure to check back for the latest news and reviews. -Stray.
I waited a while for this interview to come back, to be honest I was about to give up and paste the story that I had been working on, based off of Beyond: Two Souls, and Nether, both games that have in their own right, a sense of death, despair, and insanity. And their own loopy things, at least they have that nice sci-fi depth that always goes good with the audience.
But to be honest, Nether doesn't really have much of a back story, while Beyond: Two Souls made my cry like a little baby, better then any movie ever, no matter what you say. And I guess, I write about things that move me, such as the two above mentioned games, but whatever, now is a good time to celebrate.
As I was saying I finally done and interviewed another wonderful person, but this very talented individual who goes by the name of ZeroSnake. I've seen a few of his previous animations before, and never thought to put two and two together before I decided to do a blog like this. From what I found out about him, is that he is both a painter and an animator, and he doesn't give up, starting to be seen in the animation community as a true pro. Here below is the review that hopefully some of you guys would like to read, also below will be a link to his NewGrounds and FaceBook account and his latest animation; please make sure to like and or follow. Also, make sure to always check in for the latest review, story or just plain video that I find to share. -Stray.
Sorry for the delay I had an interview with AfroPunk, sure I'll give these a crack.
First off I'd like to say thank you for this chance, okay here we go!
1.When did you first start to make animations?
I realized that I wanted to make what I saw on TV as soon as I saw Dragon Ball Z on TV as a child, I started drawing shortly after that, it wasn't until high school that I decided to take my animations seriously and put away the flip books and MS paint and invest in the most popular program which was Flash CS3 at
the time.
2. What made you go with your current style?
My current style is influenced mostly by kung fu movies, action anime, and hip hop. These three things played a big role in my child hood, so my work tends to take from that a bit. For example in A!M there is record scratching in the intermissions. For ZeroSnake City [where I animate random shorts] it starts off with a record spinning and even has a character named "Bruce Lay". Fireworks is a similar case, even though I took a new route and made it a love story it featured music from Nujabes originally and now has music from DJ Okawari for its final mix.
3. What makes you work so hard on your animations and paintings?
The biggest rule that I try to stick to is not to compare myself to other web animators; instead I compare myself to work created by a studio. Once I had that mind set my animations really took a turn and gave birth to the animated project A!M. I take my work seriously and often fall asleep when others are waking up, and post sticky notes on my Cintiq saying things like "stay on the grind" which usually gives me a smile. I try to keep myself relevant doing workshops, and galleries in my area. Usually hosting free workshops for kids, just to be a gate for them to express themselves.
4. Did you start painting first and then go into animating or visa verso?
I actually animated before I got into painting, it was only after I returned home from living in the Middle East for a quarter of a year that I felt the urge to take my painting seriously. I became fond of political leaders like Huey P. Newton and Che Guevara so one of my first paintings was a set of three revolutionaries the connected at the soldiers. And I've been painting since, I even got the honor of being asked to paint for Mayor Segarra.
5. Could I get my own picture painted, for a light fee of course?
Sure just commission me, I'll be happy to do it. I get the question a lot and they are fun to do so I set up an easy way to request to get work done on zerosnake.net.
6. And last but not least, what words of wisdom do you have for my readers for those looking to animate and or paint?
The best thing I can say is have fun with it. I wouldn't be working on A!M ep.3 if I didn't love it. Also get out there, where ever there is people the stage has been set. I displayed my art in parks and street corners and it works. Anywhere can be a gallery, just be confident in your work, and remain professional. Also get to know your surroundings draw people you see, host workshops [that looks great on resumes], and know what grants are available around you; you can only gain from the experience. No one is going to make your story for you, so get cracking on turning some heads!
Have those few Cult followings, like, Tales From The Crypt, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, etc. What I am trying to say is that very few, if any shows from TVs, movies, comics, and video games have such a wonderful and loyal fan base then MegaTokyo. A piece of heaven from a good man named Fred Gallager, I and many fans of his have been following the adventures of Piro and Largo in Japan. This web comic has been in development since late in the year of 2000, thirteen years and a few months have passed since MegaTokyo first got stranded in Japan following a stint that a drunk Largo started, and Piro bailed him out of it.
Since then, adventure after adventure has surfaced, but, it's not as exciting to wait as it is to read, which comes to my point of MegaTokyo having gained a sturdy, and very interesting fan base, from the old hardcore to the ones that just joined. Nothing comes short but exciting and awe when Fred (Piro) draws us another comic, to keep us in suspense, and tease us with new drawings that he comes up with.
I first found out about MegaTokyo when I was about fifteen and in my local bookstore, looking through the manga section I was getting bored of the more then generic looking books and heroes. Not to get me wrong, I am a closet Otaku, and adore pretty much a lot of Manga and Anime, but at that time, everything just pretty much looked the same, until I came across a mange called "MegaTokyo". From the first few pages I was hooked, here was a comic that didn't have the generic hero, or have girls dressed with little to nothing, the jokes were actually funny, and the situations are a few that I could relate.
I guess that without a dose of Mega Tokyo every now and again, (I do wait until at least I get three pages of comic to read), I wouldn't have found a world that makes me feel at home, even if me and my good friends are more like this IRL then in the internet land of the crazy and insane. And if anything Fred is a trooper, even after his heart surgery, he and his wife continued to stride forward, and this should prove that with a lot of hard work, determination, and a passion for creativity, the sky is the limit for what you want to do. Here is the latest comic that I have put, and a link below to get you to the site so that you can begin or renew your adventure with these two gamers. Also, please make sure to share with friends and family, and make sure to always check back for the latest news and reviews. -Stray.
Is for those that enjoy the morning sun, I on the other hand do not. Also, I am going to be very lazy, as I have yet to get a sip of caffeine. So, taking a break from the regular stuff, here is Foamy, singing, enjoy.
-Stray.
No, not really, but it's really cool, well, the portable sawmill deal, at least with that some progress is being made in the real world, I guess. Been really busy since Friday so that is one of the many bland reasons as to why I did not write how Game Club go, or how nothing really happened and was only a waste of time that I could of done, or not. I mean seriously, I could play games at home, but I guess I was looking for the thrill and fun last time I was there.
Oh well, guess I have to go with what works, as for now, all I have is a friend of mine, Kirkland who sent me the video and I decided to share with all of you guys. All I can say is, that's a lot of dust... So please share with your friends and always check back for what's going on in this crazy blog of mine. -Stray.
Have You Ever, had that feeling in the pit of your stomach, you know the one where you either feel guilty for doing something, or nervous about going somewhere, or meeting someone new, or how that ice cream just isn't sitting well? Well that is what I am currently feeling, but it's mostly for who I am going to meet tomorrow, and for the fact that I wish I was nicer to my younger brother who drives me up the wall with his brash and annoying attitude.
But mostly about seeing that one chick, if you are a regular reader you will know who I am talking about, yes, the multi-colored hair girl that still holds a grudge against me and still ignores as if I don't exist. So, not sure what I'm going to be doing tomorrow at Games Club other then sitting in the back, and being a social outcast, like I usually am.
Yes, the infamous CCC Games Club, the one place where all other social outcasts gather to exchange information on games, each other, and how to deal the most death with controllers.
Sure, we social outcasts are just like regular people, but are more damaged of the human species, yes we play games that are sometimes for kids, and do and say things that we don't mean. But for the most part, we geeks, nerds, and neeks form a good bond, but sometimes the more aggressive female geek has issues that she doesn't know how to deal with, and will take that out on those around her.
I was, unfortunately, on the butt of one those rare emotional outbursts from one such female geek, I know I'm over thinking this, but I guess I'll have to just nerd up and sit in my corner. Engaging in the social communication of talking and making social bonds of friendship, maybe. I will keep you guys informed, and please excuse the lack of any reviews, been doing homework all day. -Stray.
During break time, that is almost over, in my early morning English class, with a bunch of other tired students, and a mind that is starting to wander. I have a passion for writing, which was originally why I started this blog, to share the stories that I have written. Then it started to progress, from stories from me, to stories from other people, to complaints, to reviews, and then a variety of more. If it wasn't for the loyal readers that come here, I probably would of folded long ago.
(Teacher is talking...) (Almost done...) And the comments, oh the comments have been flourishing, I've been getting so much feedback... *Crickets heard in the distance* For wishful thinking, I really hope that I get something other then, no comment, and a follower or two... Meh, I will continue to be here, even if all you don't say a single world. I will take over the world and make you all zombies! Muhahahahahaha!
Now, you will all listen to this song, that explains in musical lyrics how I will take over the world, and make you think why, all with Yourfavoritemartian animation to go with it. Complete with star wars, potatoes, and angry workers. Muhahahaha, please click on the link below to subscribe to their channel, like, comment, and as always, come back for the latest news and reviews from your truly. -Stray.
I didn't realize it, but the last post was my 100th post, and I don't think that I would of gotten so far if I didn't have such an awesome readership base. With over forty views now each day, besides for the few times that I don't post or forget to do stuff, I just wanted to thank each and every one of you that reads this. For the interviews I've done with several animators, for the stories from myself and Blood Raven 117, for the friends that I have gotten to make through doing this blog.
To me, this blog isn't really a place that I write random stuff and go, "that's that," no to me, this is a beginning of a place where any and all people can come together and share their stories, or reviews, or complaints, and not say what or who they want to see next.... >.> Comments are always appreciated, please comment and let me know so that I can reach other people with what is out there that deserves to be shared. Sure, I do some big time names, but most of the time, what I share, what I review they're small guys, but they have talent that should be shown off. To make them proud of what they have created, and let them know that their are people willing to say, "Go for it, don't stop."
Alright, I'll stop being weird and sappy, and since this isn't my usual character I need to make you all roll your eyes and wonder why you even bother to stay with me and "Interesting Life." Now, this isn't an animation but a book, more like a Graphic Novel, it's by Doug Tennapel, no I haven't read anything else by him but I did like what I read, even if I did ruin the library book and had to buy a new one... The style is like some young adult graphic novels that I've read but it's pretty neat. No I am not going to ruin it but, you are all going to enjoy it, especially with Garth. I suggest you read it and the eBook is only $10, so a great deal. Click on the picture to go to Amazon to get the book if you want, and as always stay in tuned for more news from me. -Stray. (Also doing a special picture to thank you all)
I really haven't reviewed any music lately, in fact I think that I have yet to do an actual music review, but I was thinking that I should probably review something. And while I was on Vsauce, because they are just awesome, I came across one of the songs that happened to be done by a musician with a thing for dubstep.
Now I for one think dubstep, if done right is amazing, but it has to be pure sound for me to actually appreciate it, and LDUKMusic has that amazing talent to make me bop my head.
Now, I know what you're all thinking, how does dubstep work for this musician? Well, let me tell you, see there are musicians with talent, actual, amazing talent, and then their are those that can't sing to save their lives, and with todays "music artists" they need all the digitalization they can get. I swear, I wish songs were better then they are now. But now is not the time to make a complaint, let's just say that LDUKMusic has a gift and that gift is amazing. So please, turn up the volume, sit back and just enjoy the amazingness that is LDUKMusic. Also click on the link to go to the channel, subscribe and favorite and share this with all your friends. And always check back for the latest news for reviews from independent animations to a good story. -Stray.
I guess since I'm waiting on a good interview with a known comic I wanted to write about a personal pet peeve of mine, which again isn't for prying kids eyes. Remember I am watching you as you read this, and if I see that you are not mature enough for this, my hands will come out of the screen and strangle you..
(Warning, the following post will contain graphic details about actual events, or details that may or may not be concluded as fact. Read at your own risk.)
Nostalgia is a funny thing, it can bring back memories of a picnicking at your local park or hiking and camping with friends and family or with certain movies and television shows... SeaQuest DSV is one of those familiar, but fuzzy memories of what was on when I was young.
So I haven't written anything in awhile, which really isn't surprising as I have been busy with Mid-Terms, being lazy, and sick. Just recently have I found my strength coming back, which has been a very good thing in making sure that any late homework is done. But me, being lazy again, found something to do, which is do nothing and watch videos.
This is what I am currently going through, mid-terms are coming up next week, and I started feeling pretty bad last night. My birthday is in four days, and I can't help but wonder if any of my readers are feeling the same things I am.
No really, this past couple of weeks has had me wonder what on Earth has gone on, from Valentines Day, to Presidents Day, to rushing to finish homework and then, almost nothing. A state of time where time itself made a dent in my otherwise perfect record of rushing.
Have You Ever, had that feeling in the pit of your stomach, you know the one where you either feel guilty for doing something, or nervous about going somewhere, or meeting someone new, or how that ice cream just isn't sitting well? Well that is what I am currently feeling, but it's mostly for who I am going to meet tomorrow, and for the fact that I wish I was nicer to my younger brother who drives me up the wall with his brash and annoying attitude.
During break time, that is almost over, in my early morning English class, with a bunch of other tired students, and a mind that is starting to wander. I have a passion for writing, which was originally why I started this blog, to share the stories that I have written. Then it started to progress, from stories from me, to stories from other people, to complaints, to reviews, and then a variety of more. If it wasn't for the loyal readers that come here, I probably would of folded long ago.
I really haven't reviewed any music lately, in fact I think that I have yet to do an actual music review, but I was thinking that I should probably review something. And while I was on Vsauce, because they are just awesome, I came across one of the songs that happened to be done by a musician with a thing for dubstep.