| Schism: Bigger, stronger, faster harder |
[26 Jul 2008|04:09pm] |
So Schism again. I'm actually starting to think more seriously about starting the comic over from scratch. I'd already figured out long ago how to start the comic if I opted to do it, and I've been scripting the first few chapters over in my head for the past couple days. It'd be so much more streamlined, better written, better drawn... and as an added bonus of redoing it, it'd actually be of print-worthy quality if I decided to print it. (And I'd very much like to.)
While the basic story and the character personalities will mostly the same, but there would be some big changes as well. For instance, things like the fact that Shikai acts completely different online than he does in reality. I really haven't been able to show this all that much in the current form of the comic, and that's something I'd really want to play up. He really is a nutcase in some (mostly subtle) ways, and I'd really like to have him give off a more disquieting vibe of not being completely in his right mind. Aside from that, I'd always wanted the big split between reality/the network to really reflect the split in his own mental state, which I've pretty much totally failed to do.
I haven't decided if I want to keep it full color or switch to grayscale.
There's a lot of character info/traits/scenes/random tidbits I've put into the current comic that I probably once planned to actually do something with but have since realized they're either stupid, completely useless, and add basically nothing to the story. I'd be replacing it with actually relevant and more scene-building stuff to really flesh out their world better.
I'll probably be reworking Shikai/Jiko's character designs. Kito as well, maybe? Quay will definitely stay Quay. And um. I'll be changing Shikai's name to Sly. ^^; Because I'd kind of like to get rid of the japanese names because it's retarded when nothing else is even remotely japanese. I haven't really decided on changing Jiko/Kitoku's names. The last names for all of them would stay the same in any case. Jiko isn't quite as blatant as Shikai, Kitoku's could just be shortened to Kit or something. I'll have to think that over more.
So yeah. I'll actually be writing out the new scripts for this sometime. Possibly doing thumbnail sketches for the first chapter as well. But oh course, i refuse to actually start it over full-tilt until I get my art skills whipped into shape more.
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[26 Jul 2008|03:30pm] |
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My parents are abso-fucking-lutely ridiculous.
So I have two friends that I have to buy birthday presents for. I'm at my dads this week so my dad SHOULD pay for it (as I don't have an income). That's how its supposed to be and how its always been. But now, on top of saying that my mom has to buy EVERYTHING that I need for college, no exceptions, he also says she has to pay for this. My mom does not make nearly as much money as my dad. And this isn't the first time this has happened. Now my mom won't let me spend 19 bucks to get one of my best friends a birthday present and my dad is being an asshole and saying he won't spend any money on me at all.
This would be so much better if this was the FIRST time this happened.
What the fuck.
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| Hotel Rwanda |
[26 Jul 2008|07:26pm] |
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I just sobbed my way through Hotel Rwanda. Jesus, that was the most intense movie I've ever seen.
I've read a lot about Rwanda and the issues of the poor, overpopulated countries of the third world lately and I'm more and more convinced every day that this is something I would like to do in the future. I want to educate myself more on these issues and hopefully one day I will be able to make some kind of difference.
There are many good things happening, but at the same time there's so much horror, so much pain and suffering in the world. I want to do something about it. I want to make use of the privileges I have been granted in life (access to education for instance) to help these people.
We all need to be aware of what's happening in the world and stop pretending that we don't see it.
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| 1 Week and 3 Days til Otakon |
[26 Jul 2008|02:43am] |
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Here are some new guests coming to Otakon.
Kaishi Katsura
the Underneath
MarBell
DaizyStripper
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| Moar Apollo! |
[26 Jul 2008|02:51pm] |
Here, have some better pics of Apollo! 8D
( Two more! )
The wig? I like, but he's gonna need a different one. I actually do like his default faceup a lot, but not the way the lips are painted.
it is also really really weird to have Apollo in the house and I don't know why. XD
I am tired. Stayed out way late, couldn't get to sleep til way late, woke up late, will be staying out late again tonight most likely. Muwhaha!
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| Happier Things |
[27 Jul 2008|02:16am] |
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I blame Almark for everything :D
XD It feels so good to be excited about dolly plans all over again ♥ Ichigo, you'll definitely have a resin self someday soon! XDD Although my Volks whoredom will be broken for a while. =w=; I love Volks, but I've wished for a little variety in my crew and I think I've found a lovely alternative to the F-05 and the F-35 (which will, unfortunately, kill my pockets and a bit of my enthusiasm if I did push through with that plan D:) To some extent, I kinda like keeping Ulalume the most expensive of all my girls XD Ahahahahahaha~ favoritism! But really-- after seeing a Dollga Noella in person, even if he was a sleeping Noella, I'm totally won over. The way her lips are full and somehow smiley (in a blank state), the shape of the eyes, the weight of the resin-- and most significantly for me-- the shape of the nose! ♥ Such a cute nose XDD Since I heard (and saw later on XD) that the Dollga body has a shape that's not exactly childish, but still a bit on the flat side when it comes to the chest, I think I'm totally won over :3
Oh-- and... double-jointed arms! 8D
Speaking of Almark, I shall post photos of the meet last night (Friday evening) soon XDDD I've got to wade through all these photos Joey took.
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[26 Jul 2008|04:02pm] |
Hey guys. I'm planning to rehaul and start writing this journal again as soon as we've moved out of our flat (Thursday). Right now things are a bit insane, but I could use the emotional outlet that a journal provides, particularly as I'm moving back to Japan in August (and I want to keep in touch with ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) glass_bubblegum, who's also there, among others).
I'm selling a load of my lolita clothes here at 'just take it off my hands please' prices.
I also have a ton of English-language and Japanese manga I don't want any more. Here's the list; comment if you're interested (and you'd be doing me a HUGE favour ♥).
( Manga for sale )
I have quite a few art books too (pics included). I'd like £20 for each of these, including postage, which is under their market value. If you want to make an offer please feel free - I really need rid of them fast!
( Art books for sale )
I have a literal TON of doujinshi (FMA, Trigun etc) which I'll be putting up here tomorrow at knock-down desperation prices, so stay tuned ♥
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[26 Jul 2008|05:05pm] |
Yeah, left work after 2 hours today because of my knee stinging like an angry jellyfish.
I'll get through the summer, and probably start looking for something, eh, less straining.
I have frozen seitan balls on my knee! Better already.
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[26 Jul 2008|11:31am] |
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Stella(my dog) died....
I....i'm so....i don't even know,i feel so empty,she died in front of my eyes.
It's so incredible since my dog wasn't ill ,she just ...had convulsions and a minute later died.
I'm so sad...i miss her >_< my my,i want to cry,i'm really fighting the urge to cry.
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| Stargate Atlantis - 5x02 - The Seed |
[26 Jul 2008|03:12am] |
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( Random Thoughts/Quotes )
Now that I've finally seen last week's episode? I'm going to bed. The episode from tonight can wait until tomorrow. Well, technically it would be the episode from last night can wait until later today. But whatever. Sleep good.
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| If You Trick Me Mister, I Will Make You Suffer |
[26 Jul 2008|12:10am] |
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I'm sure no one else other than yasuyoshi will care that much, but tonight I was going to see the play version of Fahrenheit 451 and guess who was there and signed my program?
If you guessed Ray Bradbury, you are correct. I was seriously floored to see him there. I'm pretty sure I made a bumbling idiot of myself, but to meet such a prolific author in real life? It was amazing. It really was. He even gave a little speech before the play started about his work adapting the book into a play. It was at this small, local theater, so I was really surprised to see him there. Pleasantly surprised.
And now, I discovered someone uploaded Mad Love, a Batman graphic novel that I've been looking for forever. About how Joker won over Harley Quinn. Fuck yes. Dorkdom all around tonight.
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[25 Jul 2008|11:28pm] |
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So here's a question! Who the fuck taped a "KICK ME" sign on my emotions and how long has it been there?
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| Apparently I'm a guy and don't know it. |
[26 Jul 2008|01:09am] |
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http://bookblog.net/gender/genie.php
With everything I've put into this, including slashfic, it keeps saying I'm male. Well, except for that Sonic/Peach thing, but still, mostly male. Wiggy. O.o
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| X-Files: I Want to Believe |
[26 Jul 2008|12:59am] |
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Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations |
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Seeing this movie felt really nostalgic. I devoured the series during high school (except for the last season which really should not have been made) and it jump-started my fan fiction writing and reading. I loved it to the point that my first email address alluded to it. I used to buy all the books about it that I could get my hands on. But I digress.
I liked this movie. A lot. And while it wasn't perfect, nothing about its universe ever has been. Cut for spoilers.
( spoilers large and small beyond this point )
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[25 Jul 2008|09:51pm] |
Why won't anyone adopt this dog?
I've seen ads posted for him on craigslist for MONTHS now, and he's the cutest dog ever. I would adopt him like THAT. ;___;
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