I dare say it's been a while since I've updated.
I had a wonderful Spring Break, played too much Oblivion, and enjoyed having my sister and brother spend a week with me (too bad it rained nearly every day and we couldn't do anything I had planned). I miss them, though, and I'd like to make plans to see them once school is out for the summer, as well. ^_^
Speaking of school, I'm having a spectacular time in my Game Development class! It's great reading about and discussing our potential ideas for video games, game play features, characters, and the such. All class long we've been building up a game document entailing story, backstory, plot, characters (playable and non), environments...essentially showing us all the work it takes to pitch a game idea to a company. Granted, some students are showing a little more creativity than others, as there are a few that continue on with the same old 'tried and true super heroes overcoming evil' plots. Not to say that this couldn't work in a game, but it's amazing how someone can come up with an idea that's never been done before (at least to my knowledge), and how someone else will do what's always been done. I suppose it's a safe way out.
There are a couple of students that I'm not so sure of...Some show little knowledge of the world of gaming. No, I don't expect everyone to know everything there is to know about the history of video games, or the specs of every system on the market, but the lack of research is what gets to me. If you don't know something...simply look it up. I don't mean to sound rude, but you can't get far in the field if you don't know what you're dealing with, and if you're serious about finding a career in game development, you should make it a point to learn all that you can.
But, I digress. At the end of the week we're supposed to submit concept sketches into the classroom of a character, an object, and an environment, all three of which will be seen in our 'game.' I've been watching The Patriot, Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, and have found screenshots and production photos from Brotherhood of the Wolf, all of which take place during or after the American Revolution, as my game is set in that era. Sleepy Hollow is being used as reference for the mood of my game, since Tim Burton is a master of aesthetics (but since it takes place in 1799, I'm not using it as historical reference). The Patriot is perfect for costuming and locals, and the Brotherhood of the Wolf is set in France about the same time as the Revolution, so outfits and weaponry are fairly accurate. Once I have my sketches completed, I plan on uploading them onto my Deviant Art page, which has somehow become a bit neglected.
I submitted a colouring of Sponge's character not long ago, but I have other things I need to finish before putting them in my gallery. I've completed my Togruta line art and have began colouring it, I've been digitally inking my Shojo Beat contest entry (though the contest doesn't exist anymore), and there are other random pictures I've not completed, so needless to say, I need to get on the ball!
I've been reading one of the greatest webcomics and would like to share it with everyone; go and read Gunnerkrigg Court...right now! I've been meaning to draw some fan art, so hopefully I can do that soon. After my homework, of course.
And I'd been once again sucked into Mass Effect, but my 360 decided to red-ring on me, and I don't exactly have the money right now to buy a replacement. So, the galaxy goes unsaved until I can afford a new system. But, I've picked back up my PS2 controller and have been playing the new Samurai Shodown Anthology with Ian. It's nice having another fighting game in our collection. I've also been attempting to solve puzzles with Zack & Wiki, but wow, does that game make me feel stupid sometimes. d:
Been watching Gurren Lagann, which is amazing. Have been wanting to read more After School Nightmare, which is thought-provoking, and unavailable, it seems. Have been wanting to read more Berserk, but am unable to find it anywhere (curse you bookstores!).
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is coming out soon. Assassin's Creed 2 is launching later this year, and so is Mass Effect 2, and Bioshock 2. But I'm not sure I know enough about them to write much, and most of the 'hot' titles aren't coming out until closer to winter. Personally, I'm excited about Muramasa, but after it lost it's publisher, who knows what'll happen to it...
