Ok. Just FYI...
1. I feel like I'm talking to myself in an empty dungeon.
2. Posting comments IS NOT ILLEGAL. I've only got ONE comment in the whole existence of my blog. I don't know. I'm just really annoyed that I have to feel like I'm talking to an audience who's not willing to say a word for, against, or...ANYTHING...me.
!Noah!
August 31, 2008
August 30, 2008
My Favorite Soundtrack Tracks of All Time (except that rather large bit I haven't lived)
With NO ado, a replay from Islas itself:
My list of favorite music from soundtracks...
Batman Begins: Eptesicus, Myotis, Macrotus, Antrozous, Molossus, and the End Credits, which I'm not sure you'll be able to find on Youtube.
Big Buck Bunny: Death Becomes Fur
PotC: TCotBP: The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, Will and Elizabeth, He's a Pirate
The Chrons of Narn 1: The Battle
The Dark Knight: I'm Not A Hero, Harvey Two-Face, Like a Dog Chasing Cars
Crimson Tide: Roll Tide
I've also heard Jack Sparrow from PotC: DMC enough to love it with all my guts. I gotta buy that track.
!Noah!
My list of favorite music from soundtracks...
Batman Begins: Eptesicus, Myotis, Macrotus, Antrozous, Molossus, and the End Credits, which I'm not sure you'll be able to find on Youtube.
Big Buck Bunny: Death Becomes Fur
PotC: TCotBP: The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, Will and Elizabeth, He's a Pirate
The Chrons of Narn 1: The Battle
The Dark Knight: I'm Not A Hero, Harvey Two-Face, Like a Dog Chasing Cars
Crimson Tide: Roll Tide
I've also heard Jack Sparrow from PotC: DMC enough to love it with all my guts. I gotta buy that track.
!Noah!
August 29, 2008
The Case for CRTs over LCDs
This is very personal, meaning that all my reasons for loving CRTs against LCDs aren't from other sources.
Ok. Sometime along in March of this year, I went to a Hamfest in Buffalo, Minnesota. The biggest and best thing I got there was my new, twenty-one inch CRT monitor. For two dollars.
Just recently, Daddy bought a 22 inch LCD. It's pretty, bright, and big, but it doesn't have the same, awesome, high resolution that my CRT has. It goes to a standard (for such a size) of 1680x1050. My CRT goes to a nearly unbeatable 2048x1536. And there's the small detail that the LCD cost a hundred times more, though I did get my CRT second hand.
I, myself, am more interested in pixels when it comes to screen real-estate. Inches aren't really important to me, as long as it's a fairly good amount.
Oh. Right. There's the little bit about resolution scalability. With LCDs, you've got a great aspect ratio for, say, a widescreen movie. But when you try playing a rather old game, like, say, Age of Empires I or II, (or Dune 2000) the pixels on the LCDs are...not the same...to say the least. The 640x480 (I think) image which Dune 2000 outputs at all times is not only changed in aspect ratio, but the pixels are stretched over two times their height, and something like two and a half times their width. The effect is, to say the least, displeasing.
So, the day when 30 inch LCDs are two dollars...I'll buy one.
But, honestly, the 22 inch ones aren't SO bad...
!Noah!
Ok. Sometime along in March of this year, I went to a Hamfest in Buffalo, Minnesota. The biggest and best thing I got there was my new, twenty-one inch CRT monitor. For two dollars.
Just recently, Daddy bought a 22 inch LCD. It's pretty, bright, and big, but it doesn't have the same, awesome, high resolution that my CRT has. It goes to a standard (for such a size) of 1680x1050. My CRT goes to a nearly unbeatable 2048x1536. And there's the small detail that the LCD cost a hundred times more, though I did get my CRT second hand.
I, myself, am more interested in pixels when it comes to screen real-estate. Inches aren't really important to me, as long as it's a fairly good amount.
Oh. Right. There's the little bit about resolution scalability. With LCDs, you've got a great aspect ratio for, say, a widescreen movie. But when you try playing a rather old game, like, say, Age of Empires I or II, (or Dune 2000) the pixels on the LCDs are...not the same...to say the least. The 640x480 (I think) image which Dune 2000 outputs at all times is not only changed in aspect ratio, but the pixels are stretched over two times their height, and something like two and a half times their width. The effect is, to say the least, displeasing.
So, the day when 30 inch LCDs are two dollars...I'll buy one.
But, honestly, the 22 inch ones aren't SO bad...
!Noah!
August 20, 2008
They used to KNOW how to make games...
In recent days, I've become more and more obsessed with a game I've already played before...no, none of you Islasers are likely to have played it, if I know anything.
It's called XGalaga. And this later revision of it just adds a little modifier on the end. Hyperspace.
For your retro-entranced pleasure, here are some screenshots from the later levels of that I've been able to get to. Also, if I'm correct, this is the farthest I've ever gotten in XGalaga.
Oh, bother. I just got bored and decided to just give you people the link to the album.
The Album which really won't end all albums.
OH. What I forgot to mention is that this game is ONLY available for Linux. So, for those who actually have Ubuntu, you can, I think, download XGalaga and XGalaga: Hyperspace (you have to get both...not my fault) with the regular, simple 'ol package manager. For those on Windows (thus unable to get or play this game...)... I pity you.
Sincerely,
Your conveniently located expert on couch potatoing.
It's called XGalaga. And this later revision of it just adds a little modifier on the end. Hyperspace.
For your retro-entranced pleasure, here are some screenshots from the later levels of that I've been able to get to. Also, if I'm correct, this is the farthest I've ever gotten in XGalaga.
Oh, bother. I just got bored and decided to just give you people the link to the album.
The Album which really won't end all albums.
OH. What I forgot to mention is that this game is ONLY available for Linux. So, for those who actually have Ubuntu, you can, I think, download XGalaga and XGalaga: Hyperspace (you have to get both...not my fault) with the regular, simple 'ol package manager. For those on Windows (thus unable to get or play this game...)... I pity you.
Sincerely,
Your conveniently located expert on couch potatoing.
Bertilson given title, seems to regret joining Hunter campaign
Mr. Bertilson was found earlier today exiting the polling booth, looking nervous and slightly sweaty. When queried on the reason for his nerves, Bertilson said, "I don't know if I've done the right thing. Other campaigns have been looking more and more appealing in recent days, but I voted for Ms. Hunter."
Bertilson declined further comment on this matter, and took refuge in his 1960s Ford Mustang.
Sincerely,
Your depressingly undecided reporter.
Bertilson declined further comment on this matter, and took refuge in his 1960s Ford Mustang.
Sincerely,
Your depressingly undecided reporter.
August 16, 2008
"Joker" strikes--depending on the definition
On the Islas forums lately, a certain "Joker" has been with us. In recent days, I think, preparations have been made by, some say, the Burns campaign, some say the Ahern campaign, to cause chaos in the Islas election.
Odd video, made by "Joker"
In the outset, I had thought it was Ted, along with the rest of the Burns campaign. After awhile, I thought it was the Ahern campaign, but I didn't exactly think of him doing it for sympathy. Finally, about now, a certain J. A. I. reasoned with me, to some degree, and I'm somewhat firmly convinced that Ted is "Joker", and the Burns campaign has funded the whole thing.
Sincerely,
Your most deductive reporter
Odd video, made by "Joker"
In the outset, I had thought it was Ted, along with the rest of the Burns campaign. After awhile, I thought it was the Ahern campaign, but I didn't exactly think of him doing it for sympathy. Finally, about now, a certain J. A. I. reasoned with me, to some degree, and I'm somewhat firmly convinced that Ted is "Joker", and the Burns campaign has funded the whole thing.
Sincerely,
Your most deductive reporter
August 15, 2008
Bertilson admits defeat, declares other campaigns remarkably apt at throwing mud
Found in tears early on Thursday, Bertilson admitted defeat. "I've put up a good fight, but I still don't have any idea why nobody but my best and greatest of friends voted for me. It's illogical!"
Some time later, looking less depressed, Bertilson was found watching the Ahern and Hunter campaigns argue on Islas. When asked to comment, he said, "I, Mr. Bertilson, complimented these campaigns earlier! Complimented them! Look where I've got them!"
Bertilson seemed reluctant to admit he had accepted a position on the Hunter-Bertilson campaign.
"I previously admired various aspects of the Hunter campaign," said a Mr. Bertilson who seemed to look cheated. "I thought they would be better than to go to such dispicable levels as mud-slinging."
Bertilson later stated, with some enthusiasm, "Mr. Burns' campaign is now looking somewhat significantly more appealing. The Hunter and Ahern campaigns are lowering the standards for presidential candiates, or at least campaign managers, to a very low, and un-respectable level."
Sincerely,
Your slightly confused reporter.
Some time later, looking less depressed, Bertilson was found watching the Ahern and Hunter campaigns argue on Islas. When asked to comment, he said, "I, Mr. Bertilson, complimented these campaigns earlier! Complimented them! Look where I've got them!"
Bertilson seemed reluctant to admit he had accepted a position on the Hunter-Bertilson campaign.
"I previously admired various aspects of the Hunter campaign," said a Mr. Bertilson who seemed to look cheated. "I thought they would be better than to go to such dispicable levels as mud-slinging."
Bertilson later stated, with some enthusiasm, "Mr. Burns' campaign is now looking somewhat significantly more appealing. The Hunter and Ahern campaigns are lowering the standards for presidential candiates, or at least campaign managers, to a very low, and un-respectable level."
Sincerely,
Your slightly confused reporter.
August 13, 2008
Bertilson Campaign may continue to secondaries!
As the votes stand now, the Bertilson campaign may have the pleasure of continuing into the next level.
Geleynse 4
Ahern 7
Burns 6
Hunter 6
Taylor 2
Bertilson 3
(known alter-ego votes subtracted)
Due to this news, you may see some more posters, avvys, and sigs at the web album.
Sincerely,
Your most hopeful candidate.
Geleynse 4
Ahern 7
Burns 6
Hunter 6
Taylor 2
Bertilson 3
(known alter-ego votes subtracted)
Due to this news, you may see some more posters, avvys, and sigs at the web album.
Sincerely,
Your most hopeful candidate.
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