Bayani

Danger is Styph's middle name.

(also, w00t. new art at the bayani gallery... tah a morf inayaB gnilluP)

It's been a pretty productive few weeks. Colors were finished on two more pieces of Bayani Art, one of which is the poster to the storyarc I wrote, which is now live in-game. Check the link in my signature for the art and details. The other piece of artwork is a piece that is finally done after (literally) years of delays. (Not Sorah's fault).

tah a morf inayaB gnilluP

I also took some time to re-write my first short story of Bayani. It's found on the Bayani VirtueVerse link in the signature also.

*is carefully examining a few model sheets* Hrm. I dunno how to suggest fixes to make this female character appear more Asian...

*dusts himself indignantly and settles back at his desk to finish his work*

*strolls back into the room after a conference call and falls through the hole in the floor* aiiiiiie....

I'm an equal opportunity villain puncher. (It'll probably be the late fall before it's done, and I need to find a new artist, as the other one just bailed on me. Two model sheets, Colors for 11x17 pinup and an 8 page comic book story come first)

There's still plenty of customization in-game and other content in the game without the boosters. I don't believe they're choking their growth with new SB packs. I see that they're using their SB packs to pull in extra cash to fund more growth. It's bonus content that would probably never have been programmed into the game if it weren't for being able to recognize some extra revenue up front. There are folks like myself who paid $100 ($70 if you decide to count $15 per free first month) for City of Heroes and City of Villains keys when they first launched. If you ask me, newer players are getting much more bang for their buck with their $20 key. And not every player is a completist who feels compelled to pick up every add-on.

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYANI CHOP!

*slices through an apple with a fiery scimitar, then eats it for breakfast*

Hewwo.

well Natasha Richardson died similarly this past winter when she fell on a beginner's ski slope. Symptoms of head injuries are often delayed.

*looks over LJ's lab reports* Well, looks like someone's been having "too" much fun.

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I think he said he got hit on the head on an recent flight and said it hurt but he didn't do anythign about it. I wonder if it as a concussion.

Oh and you clean up real nice Detra! :P *hugs*

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If that's the case, that's a real shame. =( If you folks ever do hit your head, please please please see a doctor or go to the ER immediately. Death from untreated head injuries happens way too often.

Wow. He was just on the Tonight Show this past week I think with some other TV pitch man.

I mentioned this elsewhere, but you kinda have to accept the fact that non-paying customers and artists failing to complete work are a part of this hobby. Much like how injuries are a part of any sport. Obviously, in either case, you make an effort to minimize those types of risks but statistically, it's bound to happen some day. I've mentioned before that an artist I had commissioned (and paid upfront) got sick and past away last year before he completed the terms of our agreement. There was nothing I can do about that. What am I going to do? Ask artists to start submitting their annual physicals?

Interesting desktop choice. Kinky Roman-Goth chick.

That's a possibility too. The artist shouldn't give out anything more than a sample thumbnail for a piece until he/she has been paid. But in the very least the artist got some practice time in, so I wouldn't view it as a complete loss or waste of time. A deposit certainly works too though I personally do my best to avoid paying anything upfront. If any artist needs to verify who I am and whether or not I'm trustworthy, there are 7 artists who'll vouch for me. I've earned enough street-cred by now.

That's a bummer that you got burned. Can you PM the artist's name to me? I'm wondering if I've worked with her before. I'm still waiting for a headshot I requestedback in December for someone. It's done. I got a hi-rez. But I requested and negotiated for the original and it's never been sent. Meanwhile, there are journal entries and other works being posted. I've pestered artists for as long as 2 years, though I think anything beyond 12 weeks is unreasonable. If an artist is going to go past that mark in completing one piece of work for you (assuming all the references were clear and there were no communication issues, multiple revisions etc), it suggests one of two things: they're too busy with priority work and took commissions when they shouldn't have or they're friggin' lazy. I would post the name on your dA journal and vent your frustration there along with what's going on, and in the future, send notes to people who've commissioned the artists you're considering and ask them what their experiences were like.

You expected more from the internet?

*thwacks Lady with a giant letter "J"*

Any steak to go with the worchestire sauce? o.o

What's Fallen Earth?

Well, I understand that many people don't like talking about things like politics or religion, but I personally feel that it's healthy to address difficult issues and I wish more folks did. It's good for exercising the mind (even if it's not fun all the time) and well, I just don't think it's good in the long run to hide/withdraw from tough topics because they often times will have significant impact on everyone's lives down the line.

It's cool though, There are other forums to get that sort of kick fulfilled at apart from here.

I don't approve of his actions either, but I don't feel he's 100% guilty of anything. I don't believe that the issues surrounding his eccentricity and life outside music is as black or white as folks are taking it. (no pun intended, not defending him). I think it's a cautionary tale on what happens to people who become so famous, so young. Sure, we could have a debate about lawsuits, courts, the judicial system et al, but quite frankly, it's not going to be terribly fun or engaging for everyone outside of the argument, let alone in the spirit of the thread. I'm under the impression that debating/arguing over "serious" matters is jsut a no-no here because folks don't trust each other or themselves to agree to disagree in a respectful manner.

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Grats Korith! I know who found them :\

/e looks guilty.

Got to get back on the treadmill. Ya know if treadmills or gyms came with achievement badges there would be a lot more exercisin going on.

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You want a badge for exercising? That would be strange if RL had a CoH badge system.

Bad Haircut: "Congratulations! You've earned "No Stylin', No Profilin' Badge!"

$100,000 spent over a lifetime of Grocery Shopping: "Congratulations! You've Earned the "Hungry Hungry Hippo Badge!"

Slept with 100 Men/Women: "Congratulations! You've earned the "You Should Be Tested" Badge!" (head to your local free clinic for a free STD screening)

Alright, I can't believe I'm invoking this, but the Rookery 'tis a place of silliness. If the disagreement/argument from last week should've been checked at the door, I don't think arguing over Michael Jackson's legacy should be permissible either.

I'm glad to be in the office today. The air outside is so humid, my hair's gone into a beserk Asian-Afro.