Occupy what now?

Okay, well here is a written blog post. Things have been a little more lax recently so the lack of updates is pretty much just my bad. Though it's been a while, so, yeah.

Not that I feel any desire to join them, but I've been paying attention to the people over on Wall Street. The whole occupy movement is nice, and as much as I would like to support them I don't really fit in with the crowed. I've noticed the kind of people showing up are typically pretty decent seeming all around. I mean, sure, you have your hippies and your hipsters, but they are bound to show up anywhere that showering is not just optional, but shunned. Other then them though is this mass of people who seem to know what they are doing. They are better organized then the media would lead on. But let's just make a profile list of the types of people I have seen so far. Starting with the obvious, of course.

1) The Hippie. They showed up as the white night clad in hemp armor. They spend most of their time playing obnoxious music, getting high, and making the place smell a little worse. They aren't harming anyone though, they are there to show how peaceful the movement is. Who knows, this OWS movement could birth the frozen man if winter is cold enough.

2) The Hipster. Dauntingly close to the hippie's smell, the hipster wades in his own self pity as he drinks his coffee and fiddles with his 5 hundred dollar phone. Many people have stated that the hipster is the greatest of all hypocrites, but I say NO! They only spend money on nice phones. The loan they took out to go to three years of college only to drop out was a real thing, and they demand the payment for their debt in full. The crooks on Wall Street know what they have done, this is their movement! It's high time a new Hip took over the movement and this time it's going to be the hipster! "In all reality though, man, can I bum like ten dollars off of you for some coffee?"

3) The Delegate. This guy isn't camera shy, and he is here to prove a well spoken point to the fat cats at fox news. Speak out my brother, no modern media can tell you no! You are a well spoken individual, you are the one of many, you can do it! Only there are more then one of you. And no matter how well loved you are, you are just going to blend in with the rest of the people there. Welcome back to obscurity friend, you are always welcome here.

4) the "Average". That guy doesn't look like he belongs there, perhaps this movement actually means something! Oh wait, he flashed the cop, yup he's crazy. Oh Mr. Average, you look just like the people who are herded through the day to day rut, but then you do something that makes me feel proud, a little awkward, and intrigued. You make the OWS movement slightly less interesting, but that much more validated. That is until fox gets a picture of your penis, thanks man, we had a good thing going.

5) The Veteran. This guy was in WWII, he fought in Vietnam, he took a bullet for your country. How dare you tell him no. How dare you question his obviously important role. He's not going to stop until he has a heart attack, sadly that could be any moment, because as tenacious as he is, hes really old. Really old. Still, you better respect him, because in that old wheel chair he has a grenade from 1941. And there is no telling if that thing is still active. Run maggots!

6) The Victim. People are being beaten, they are being maced, and they are being forcefully pushed around by the cops. This guy hasn't seen any of that though. He just was told to go to the appropriate area and to stop causing trouble. Now he has a score to settle. "Harassment? Naw dog this guy used his power as a policeman inappropriately and I demand blood!" Sadly now he is going to be beaten, even sadder is none of his friends will care, because he kind of deserved it, you know?

7) The Rich Guy. Oh, what the hell are you doing down here? Wait, you want to support our cause? Oh, okay, well I don't know if I feel comfortable with having "one of you" around. You clearly have money and a house, so why take time off to stand around with us? Oh, you think were doing some good. That's cool. I. guess.

8) The I don't know. "I'm lost guys, why is this cop here? Oh that was my face, it's nice to meet you too Mr. Nightstick. What did I do again?" This guy looks lost, like he didn't want to be there, he was just sort of assimilated by the crowd. Now people are calling him a hero, giving him supplies. He hasn't been able to get home in a long time. I hope his kids are okay.

9) The Muse. Remember the 60's? Ahh man those were the times. Sitting in a park with a guitar playing loving melodies. Let's do that, but instead let's talk about corporate crime! Man who cares if he can't sing, it's for the cause! But he could do with some voice lessons. I'm just saying. Wait, he's wearing a black turtle neck, sunglasses and a beret? Beatniks are back? Holy crap man that's the bees knees!

10) That Guy. He's even at the OWS movement. What is his deal? Nobody likes him, but he seems to make it to every protest ever. Didn't I see him at the anti gay rally two weeks ago? he travels fast. Why is he always wearing that baseball cap, I don't get it, it's fall and you're in New York, there is no sun. Is that a fake tan? Why would you do that? I'm sure he isn't even that dedicated, I bet he sneaks off to shower. It makes me sick, that guy, sick!

That's all the love I can muster for now. Don't be fooled by the way, I really do appreciate what these guys are doing for us. I just don't fully understand all of them. So get out there and support your local occupy movement!

Until next time!

That nagging feeling.

You ever get the feeling your being followed?

Ode to the weary

Ub-wa.

These last few weeks have been mostly stress. My mom is in town and she is dealing with a lot of stuff. I have been with her for the large blunt of it but it's getting to be a lot of stress. My blog, my creativity, and my overall demeanor have been suffering. I'm at this state where I feel like I'm working full time and I've lost the will to do a lot of stuff.

There will be more updates, and more art, but for now I am focused on family matters. I'm sorry folks.

Internet Logic?

Blizzard Entertainment (aka Activision Blizzard) has just announced that it's next game, Diablo 3, will require you to be online in order to play. There are a few reasons they are doing this but the big reason as far as I can tell is that they are going to have a micro transaction auction house. Allowing players to play offline would cause item spawning and duping to fetter the online auction house, skewing the micro transaction market.

People are up in arms over this. As any fan community gets over any sort of logical step in the gaming community. A group of people are mad because they allegedly don't have internet access, they posted this on an internet forum, by the way. Really people are mad because this actually makes it a challenge to pirate the game, and it also makes it impossible to hack. Well, not impossible, but it won't last very long, I can guarantee that.

Either way this is a logical step in the right direction for the online gaming community. something like 62% of gamers play online games, and I'm sure that at least 80% have internet access. You can still play alone, it's the same gaming experience, and it's a pretty simple concept to grasp. If you want a premium online experience then you need to control what your players are doing with there accounts. As terrible as that sounds it's true. Your not forcing your player into some awkward social situation, you're simply not allowing them to poison the online community with game breaking spawned items.

While I'm talking about stupid fans, Mass Effect 3 just announced that the box art Female version of Commander Shepperd is going to be one of six models. They put them up to vote last week and it looks like the blond Shepperd won. An internet movement was outraged at the audacity of a stereotypical female figure being chosen. Calling her a "Bimbo," among other ridiculous things. I find this hilarious, Sheppard can be what you want her to be, who cares what she looks like. My Shepard is a red head with a quirky smile and a knack for killing anything that moves with any weapon on hand. And one of my favorite video game characters? Samus Aran. A blond intergalactic bounty hunter, with the power of space aliens. She is definitely modeled after a stereotype and yet this has never been brought up, in fact she is regarded as the perfect female lead in the video game world. No gender conflict, no issue with taking any sort of responsibility, and absolutely no issue with fear. (Terrible Other M Samus not included.)

How I view Shepperd is not going to change because of the box art, and how you view her is also not going to change. Hell, this might even help to reinforce your idea of Shepperd. Because she is probably the most underground game hero ever.

Also Diablo 3... Buy it... I know, you might be like, but I don't play video games. But this, this is a continuation of a game that has been begging to be continued for years. Blizzard, make it sing!

Bwa!

Trying to draw a blog post today, and I just can't. I don't want to force it either. I'm sorries guys. :<

All I have on paper right now is a doodle of a cat with wings.

On the road

 

Considering I’ve been missing a few days, for that I am sorry, I thought I would switch Monday and Thursday’s to-do’s. I’m going to write on Mondays and draw on Thursdays. This is because of the circumstances of my current schedule. I apologize for the lack of posting recently. Family has been in town, and they take priority. This is to let you know that I’m not done, and I do fully intend to continue to write and draw.

On a different note, Utah… Not a fan. It’s dry, hot, and boring. I was only there for a period of 24 hours. That felt too long, one could say that it was more then enough to make me remember why I love winter, and why the cold is a good thing. Not following? It was 96ºf when I landed yesterday morning. It was hot, and although it was humid for most of the desert dwellers, it was dry for me. It enraged my body, and I found myself drinking more fluids then I have ever drank in a day.

I’m glad to be on the road, that’s where I am right now. It’s not too hot today, and Idaho is being blessed by my favorite type of weather.

Rain.

So that is what I am doing right now. I’m sitting in a car. I guess that it’s better then being on an airplane though.

Speaking of… While I was on the plane I overheard a “special” conversation. A man who was sitting behind me was confused about the power of time zones and the implied time travel they offer.

“So, the plain takes off at 7:20(am) and it only takes an hour and a half to fly to Utah… Why are we supposed to land at 10:00?”

… This is a real thing that people are talking about. Were they not taught about Utah’s placement on the planet being a little further east and causing the sun’s cycle to be… what’s the word… ahead? No, I suppose not.

Either way, I’m not on a plane, and I’m not dealing with the modern masses. So I can be thankful for that. I’m also able to write a blog post while sitting in the car listening to the music on my computer with the car speakers. So, I have that, and I think it’s nice.

Now I am going to list some of the things I see for you. Perhaps it will help you paint a picture of what I am seeing.

Barn

Tractors (plural)

Sprinklers

Farmland

Camper toeing a Subaru

Two trees

This is actually pretty boring. So I’m going to stop, what took me fifteen minutes to view is only going to take you five seconds to read. So there is no reason to continue this. I wish I could type incredibly fast while I’m looking out the window, but I have to be looking at the computer screen to see that I am actually typing words on the computer.

I think instead of telling you what I see, I might just draw it on Thursday. I’m at a loss as to what else there is to type, so I think I’m done for now. Enjoy your Monday.

(Note: this was typed on a Sunday.)