My favorite was my BA thesis. I carried out a study and collected data. Genuinely put in actual effort... and left it to rot for months so I could play WoW instead. Then the night before it was due I scrambled like a madman to hit the 8-10k word count in one sitting. Still got a passing grade! XD

I would always write the entire paper first, purely on instinct, desperation and caffeine. Then I'd frantically look for 3-5 random sources that *seemed* to vaguely support my BS arguments judging by the first and last sentences of chapters or paragraphs. On the day of, naturally. Good times. 🤣

Put in some work today!

Looks like the translation agency I left last year was taken over by an AI company. I wasn't sure jumping ship was the right play at the time. Glad to know that particular worry ended up being unfounded and my gut feeling was right all along. XD "Never give up. Trust your instincts." 🦊

Beat Heavensward. That was pretty good. Some really good moments, and I liked a lot of the characters. Overall a HUGE step up from ARR. Though it did have some pacing issues and the ending felt a little abrupt and unsatisfying. But overall I enjoyed it a lot. :)

With all the gaming stuff going on, I'm glad I still have my old consoles (SNES, N64, handhelds, GC) and games. AND a retro handheld console for emulation lmao. In case my Steam library ever stops existing or w/e.

I’ve been witchering can you tell?

Glory Hounds Pocket Issue 3: Basil's Big Adventure is now available! It's Basil's first proper day out, and Alex gets put on tour guide duty for what's surely bound to be a nice, relaxing afternoon in the city of Schippersburg... right? Right?! echoproject.itch.io/glory-hounds...

Been watching @sabrewulf.bsky.social play Star Fox and man Fox and Falco are so gay for each other. Also Peppy and Slippy are both so cute. 😭

Why yes, Lord Hraesvelgr, I would happily volunteer to join dragon and man... *cough*

I did two runs last night and I was mad struggling vs. Star Wolf. I feel like my Arwing is easier to control in all-range mode than in the N64 game, but at the same time Star Wolf also seems a lot more nimble and hard to hit. XD

Happy Pride Month from the Glory Hounds team! Here's a pixel illustration by @jaspersvault.art to celebrate! #gloryhoundsvn #ghvn

Work got really tricky today. Got my first real case and it took 4+ hours. So many systems to learn, knowing where to find what information on a hundred different exceptions to hundreds of rules. Really knocked my confidence down a few pegs. The only solace is the other trainees felt the same. 😂

Lifting with others>> My spotter @sigeric.bsky.social 🎨 @hemuchang.bsky.social

Mother to us all.. #okami

Runasaur ✨

As a 40-year old furry artist I am here to teach the young ones an important lesson called "you gotta get a hobby that you 100% cannot monetize no matter how hard you try because you're gonna try and then it's not a freakin' hobby anymore"

I also beat Mina the Hollower today. Such an amazing game!

REVIVAL

I HATE when games do the "you got captured by six guards with sticks" thing... When you've killed dragons, demigods, slain armies and did all sorts of supernatural shit. Fucking hell. XD And then everyone pretends like I couldn't solo every single enemy there. AAAARGH!!!!

Had a weird thought last night, but I'm part of the last generation (in the West anyway) to have experienced an analog youth without 24/7 connectivity. The lived memory of that slower-paced world will die with us Millennials. Not everything was better, but I miss that part of the 90s for sure.

We're doing a short dip into Glory Hounds by @gloryhoundsvn.bsky.social RN premiering with the esteemed @akiba.at doing a side story for now >:3

Man, I leave my editing/proofreading job for one year and look what happens.

Been brainstorming with Redd and friends and I have lots of fun ideas for Glory Hounds issue 8. XD (and 7 as well) Excited for the weekend to start so I can continue working on it!

I really like how Fox is a bit more immature in the remake (based on the demo anyway). I'm digging the voices and overall casting a lot. The team feels like a delightfully dysfunctional crew. I do think Rob 64 is a massive downgrade, though.

Forsburn character art for Rivals of Aether 2

So far the only thing I really don't like about the new job is how much it makes me feel like a baby. I don't understand the processes yet. I don't understand the legislation yet. I don't know how long it'll be before I'm 'comfortable' (many months). And I think that's a good thing.

Played the Star Fox demo and am honestly way more excited about the game now than before. The game looks gorgeous and it feels VERY satisfying to play, which is the most important factor. I'm digging the cutscenes. They add to the game without dragging it down (and they're skippable anyway).

Not even a little bit of gameplay?! Really, Nintendo? XD

"Look! Dad, look! I'm an Arwing!!" #art #StarFox

random idea: what would bagheera look like as a lion

I'll have to watch the Direct an hour late tomorrow because of work, but I'll prepare my bingo card ahead of time. My main thing is that I'm reasonably sure a certain remake is getting announced (~90%). There's not a whole lot I necessarily WANT right now, that I can think of.

Week two. My main goal is to sleep better and not be tired as much. My body isn't used to having a daily routine anymore, so getting up at 06:30 every morning is still murder.

Mangroves, vital for protecting coastlines and storing carbon, are making an unexpected comeback due to increased legal protections and public awareness of their importance. Since 2010, the rate of mangrove loss has slowed down, with more forests being restored than destroyed.

Even heroes can be devilish. Woo, my first Glory Hounds themed commission!  #gloryhounds #ghvn

Bears in Guild Wars 3, eh?

First week at the new job has been survived. Time to unwind and chill. Eat pizza. Gym tomorrow. Play some Mina and maybe FFXIV (haven't touched it in over a week - just have not had any real time).

With 2 full volumes' worth of episodic content, there's no better time to jump into Glory Hounds! You can download it for free over at echoproject.itch.io/glory-hounds! #gloryhoundsvn #ghvn

Alright. New job, day one! En route to Amsterdam for a big orientation (just today). Excited to finally start this new chapter and leave behind those 11 months of unemployment.

YES I did and @heisanimation.bsky.social helped me draw it too

I think I beat my second dungeon in Mina the Hollower today without even realizing I was in it. 😂 Also grabbed a whole bunch of upgrades, so the game's also becoming less difficult. Still not easy, but way more comfortable. I actually feel strong now. 10/10 game for me so far.

11" x 14" Mina the Hollower (mix media)

I've only played for an hour but I'm already loving this game! Movement is crisp. It looks amazing. The soundtrack and sound design in general are A+. Can't wait to see what they're gonna throw at me.

I'm 40, I don't own a home, I don't have a car (or a license), I don't have a fancy career in tech, I don't have a big following. I'm just a guy working a simple job. I play games and make art every now and then, and I spend lots of time with the friends and family I love. That's all I need.

Glory Hounds Pocket Issue #3 will release next month!

Maybe reading Patrick Ness's "A Monster Calls" in a single sitting at 1:30AM, mere days after my aunt died of cancer, wasn't the best idea. Or maybe it was. That was gut wrenching and powerful.

I found out that my terminally ill aunt passed away today. She slipped into a coma a few days ago so it wasn't unexpected, but it sucks. She's the one who helped me and my sisters when my dad died, a long time ago. Four out of six of those siblings are now gone, all well before their time. :c

I don't say this lightly, but I think I'm genuinely crushing on my own character in a way that I didn't think was possible.