Gratitude’s an attitude, not just a platitude.

Hmmm… 🤔 I’m doing pretty well right now. But I was doing about this well after Ep10’s release before falling into a productivity pit about a year into it. Gonna have to figure out how to maintain this by the time I hit the character animation phase.

Finally got back into my NG account, for Mr. Fulp is a great man. Ep.11 now on Newgrounds: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...

Can finally tick "design something Pokémon related" off my bucket list 🦾 Got to work with Shippiddge to sound design a few big moments in episode 11 of Starter Squad! #sounddesign #animation #pokemon www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-7...

My dad “didn’t understand” episode 11. 🤣 Can’t win ‘em all I suppose.

Probably time to kick the streams back into gear soon. What are you guys thinkin’? Wednesdays? Sundays?

Not only did some people accurately predict what would happen in Ep11, but I’ve now read at least one comment that accurately outlines the exact plot of Ep12. Dang y’all are perceptive.

As daunting as the rise of AI-generated animation is right now, I’m glad people recognize and value the hand-made meticulous stuff.

You can hear me as Butterfree in this episode of Starter Squad! Ty @shippiddge.com for having me along for this epic installment. youtu.be/z8-7T1hBnL8?...

Hahaaa, I can finally erase my whiteboard after all these years.

"I wish Callie composed for Starter Squad" said many people I'm sure. Well you're in luck! Starter Squad 11 is out and @shippiddge.com let me make some music for it. Go watch it!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-7...

I was a bit nervous about my unhinged story decisions. But after showing the finished episode to a few cast/crew members, I think I made the right call.

On an unrelated note, it turns out you’re considered one of @tmbg.bsky.social ‘s “Top 100 listeners” if you listen to their entire discography every single day for three months.

Merry Holiday, everyone. 🎁 I’m back. And I’m bringing the gift of Starter Squad 11. youtu.be/rY1Xt9sfn10?...

They let me voice some characters in Episode 4 of “Calico!” and I dig how it turned out.🫰🫰🦀🦀 youtu.be/ppVdB0-isto?...

I really wanted a finished episode for my birthday, but it seems my gift this year is a sober recognition of my limited capabilities. 🎂

Ooo, Hazbin S2 got me. I really like the Sir Pentious arc. I’m starting to understand why the season 1 was paced like it was.

All music tracks are now complete. 🎵 Very pleased to have gotten the stuff from the thing (the thing with the guy).

Bluesky savants - I could use some insight. A big complaint on Rock Smasher was how Charmander didn't take visible damage. Trying to implement dirt and bruises without clashing with the clean, simple style. Got any good examples of simple stylized 3D characters getting beaten and bruised?

There is some seriously good music coming together for this next Squad episode. Wow. From several different musicians, too. I'm probably going to have to release an OST or something for this one.

As an avid collector of useless information, this rings so true.

Seeking CHIPTUNE musicians that can create music that sounds exactly like the POKEMON RBG or GSC soundtrack. This is for Ep11. Stuff fell through and I need another composer - preferably one that can start right away. If interested, DM/email me with examples of your work and your typical rate.

Thank you for drawing a smiley face on my cup/receipt. I didn’t show it, but it means more to me than you’ll ever know. 🙂

If life DOESN’T give you lemons, wallow your comfort zone and thirst forever. 🍋

Do what you love for a living, and you will never have a day off for the rest of your life.

Oh hell yeah. 40+ minute video essay highlighting the symbolic depth of the antihero in my overcooked Pokémon fanfic. Pass me the aux 🔊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=thrf...

We use far too much nosism. Shame on us.

All the time spent waiting or working or building towards the next big step that’s gonna get your life properly started - that build-up time IS your life.

I told AI all the work I have left and it says I can get the episode finished in August. idk if I completely I follow its logic but I believe in the AI that believes in me. ⭐️

I started the character animation of Ep.11 in January 2023, hiring several animators to help so it wouldn't take as long. I finished the last bit today. 30 minutes was a tall order, but if you told me the character work alone would take 2 years, I'd have gotten mad at you.

Been bit bad by the urge to game dev. Taking everything in me to focus on finishing Squad 11 and not fiddle with Unity code. My fictional game and what it looks like is starting to look way too clear and won’t leave my mind. Gotta finish my peas though. 😵‍💫

My new favorite music genre is when people butcher 18th century classical compositions into DDR-centric EDM.

It seems the notorious hacker Four Chan has himself been hacked. It goes to show you that crime doesn’t pay, even if it’s online/imaginary.

Goodnight, my sweet and magnificent beast. Your love and trust was of the purest I’ve ever known. You sincerely were a good boy. Rest easy, Ben. 💐

FINE ya got me. I’ll choose Totodile. Took you 25 years but you finally forced my hand.

I’m digging this little cat series. It’s such a vibe: youtu.be/jN-QUNelDe0?...

Follow your dream. Singular. Not “dreams”. Trust me, bro. One at a time.

Merry C, all you B’s 🎄 Get lots of P’s and spread the R. 🎅🏾

little pixel goofball #pixelart #startersquad

For you Druox fans out there, check the new release. It’s the Dru-iest song yet.

Sonic 3 movie delivered for sure. Wacky as hell, packed to the brim with game references, and they were entirely aware of how badly I needed to hear “Live and Learn” as many times as possible.

I identify as the Waldenbooks manager from the #classof09 pilot.

I STILL have yet to find a Japanese dub of Starter Squad. A reminder - I'm cool with you dubbing my series and uploading it to your own channel. It's a great way to practice dubbing if you're so inclined. Just credit me. Here's all you need: www.patreon.com/posts/starte...

Shipp.tv is back on hiatus for now. Wanna do it more consistently, but need to get a better handle on my schedule. I appreciate those who kept coming in. We'll have to do something special when the episode launches.

Someone hacked my local billboard to run a furry slideshow instead of ads.

In its current state I think AI is a tad too optimistic about the general public and how it will react.

This place feels like Secret Twitter for me. No engagement, but also free of the pressure of knowing other people are watching.

I have no memory of listening to Toby Keith. Must have blocked it out.

I’ve been listening to the “Re-Jiggyed” Banjo Kazzoie album for the bulk of November and now more recently the new remaster of the DK64 soundtrack.