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| How I'm doing; It's my Christmas present to you | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 24 2006, 10:24 PM (3,705 Views) | |
| JayDee | Dec 24 2006, 10:24 PM Post #1 |
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Merry Christmas everyone. I haven't been around that much recently, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sure that there are a lot of new faces that I don't know, and some old faces who I was fond of have left, in part because of my own negligence. I could offer excuses, but I don't really know if any of them would explain them. It's been a rough year, and I've gotten out of the habit of working on the comic. Perhaps it's because I don't have someone to bounce ideas off of, perhaps its because my self esteem took a nose dive over the past few months. I feel better about myself in general now than I did before. I feel competant in my new job, and more like an adult now. This is the first year that I've managed to pay my car insurance more or less on time in december, whereas normally I've had to put it off so I could get christmas gifts for everyone in my family. It's especially odd considering that I paid for 80% of the presents this year, whereas usually my girlfriend does about 50% of the purchases. I don't have as much in my checkings account as I'd like right now, but a week or two of caution will fix that. I've picked up a number of new interests in the months since I posted. One of my ones is Avatar: The Last Airbender. I've been really impressed with the writing and directing of that show overall (though I wasn't satisfied with the second season finale. Couldn't tell you why). For a few weeks, I couldn't stop talking about it to people. I've also been pushing through a few game series. I have this unfortunate obsession of wanting to play all the games in a series. I finally got caught up with Dragon Quest (DQ 7 was a bitch, I have to tell you), and I'm working on Breath of Fire: Complete Quarter. I also beat all three of the Kingdom Heart games. I really like the second one. It's just one of the most fun games I've ever played. After christmas, I'll probably pick up FF XII, if I don't get it. I'm not really excited about it, but everyone I know keeps gushing about it. I'm just worried it won't have the story content I crave in a game. For me, story really tends to be the biggest driving factor in a game, probably more than gameplay even. When I think back to my favorite games of the NES, it wasn't the RPG's. It was games like Ninja Gaiden and Astyanax. The RPG's were still in their infancy, and couldn't tell stories yet. The SNES is really when RPG's started to realise what they could do, and when I fell in love with them. That's why it's always hard for me to go back to RPGs that started out on the NES (or with Phantasy Star, the SMS). There's just not enough space to tell a story. I've also been patiently waiting for the release of Mother 3. There are a couple of sites that look like they're serious about making a patch, but progress has been slower than I'd like. I really just wish I could kidnap my friend Claire and make her translate the game for me, but I don't think she'd appreciate that. My social life has been pretty empty. Most of my friends have left Binghamton, so I don't have anyone to hang out with and just talk anymore. My best friend is married and buzy most of the time, and when I hang out with him, it feels like the past more than the present. Maybe I just feel that way now because Christmas is tomorrow. Physically, I generally feel a lot better than I have been. I've been eating a little better, and I'm not stressed out all the time. I still don't get enough sleep, and I hate having to wake up at 5 am for my job, but that's things that I can improve in the new year, especially with work slowing down some. I have to say I have only two real regrets right now. I wish I was living with my girlfriend, and I wish I was further along with the comic. The second is more relevant to you guys (although if ANY of you know someone who's looking to hire a market research analyst, drop me a line). But there's really not much that I can say, other than I'm sorry. This isn't something that you can really help me with, or cajol or bribe or threaten me into working faster on. I'm not accusing any of you of anything. I'm just saying this is my problem. I'm the only one who can figure out what's wrong, and how to fix it. If I had to pick three words to describe it, however, I'd have to say "Lack of Decisiveness". Anyways, I don't want to complain. I just wanted to let you guys know that I appreciate you. Christmas can be a stressful and miserable time of year, which makes the kindness and dignity that we afford to others very important this time of year. Whatever your beliefs, whatever your politics, be well as the year winds down. Also, if you see this before 6 pm EST, be sure to pray that my girlfriend gets here safely. ![]() Later everyone, JayDee |
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| Zap Rowsdower | Dec 24 2006, 10:33 PM Post #2 |
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*begins praying* Thank you JD. And it is wonderful to hear that you are doing better, some of us were beginning to be concerned for you, its great to hear that your life is getting back on track. Don't worry about pleasing us, all we ask is your health and a new story comic at some point between now and the next presidential election. |
| "Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness." - Otto von Bismarck | |
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| ShadowWarriorLuke | Dec 24 2006, 10:36 PM Post #3 |
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*prays* Though I know where you're coming from. I've been trying to get several things off the ground a few times but I lose motivation and just sit looking at whatever program I have open for hours. Says something that the majority of the forumites can stick around even in a dry spell, so yay to that. |
"If shower heads could talk, mine would say KSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH..." ![]() "Darling Fascist Bullyboy, Give me some more money, you bastard. May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman, Neil." - The Young Ones "... SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH. Squeak squeak. You take too fucking long to shower. Anyway, that's what my shower head would say... don't interrupt me." | |
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| Notty | Dec 24 2006, 10:46 PM Post #4 |
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Just knowing that you like the KH series is enough for me to stay forever and ever and ever...![]() But seriously, I'm thrilled that things are looking up for you, JayDee! |
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| ryu planeswalker | Dec 24 2006, 10:48 PM Post #5 |
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*prays* Someone else knows of Astyanax! God I forgot how awsome that game was. |
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| Cyrus | Dec 24 2006, 10:49 PM Post #6 |
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*joins in hope that said girlfriend does indeed arrive safely* But yeah, it's fine. We've stayed around this long, it's not like we're suddenly going to get impatient. ...I will also say that, in my opinion, FF12 has the best story of an FF since a while now. |
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| Algasir | Dec 24 2006, 10:54 PM Post #7 |
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*Pray* I have no life whatsoever, but I understand that other people DO have lives. So if someone can't do something because life gets in the way, I am very understanding. Kind of ironic, seeing as alot people with no lives are the exact opposite of that. Anyway, I'm glad you are getting your life back on track. ________ Also, what is Breath of Fire: Complete Quarter? I have heard of Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter, are they the same game? |
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| Arc | Dec 24 2006, 11:02 PM Post #8 |
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*sacrifice of televangelist* Who says wanting to play every game in the series is an obsession? *hugs Command and Conquer, Jak and Daxter, and Ratchet and Clank 1&2 still in Christmas wrapping* I KNOW these are them, don't question me! |
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| Drekal | Dec 24 2006, 11:24 PM Post #9 |
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I'd just like to add to this, check the main page. Here's hoping things turn out well for you, man. If you need someone to bounce ideas off, I'm fairly sure you can always find someone from around these here crazy parts to fullfill the role. And that's a coincidence, as I'm working through the DQ series just now, and intend to go onto BoF after that. I'm currently on DQ5. |
That which holds the image of an angel...![]() Amy: You do have a plan, don't you? Doctor: Of course I do! New Objective: Think of a plan. | |
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| Alphawolf55 | Dec 24 2006, 11:27 PM Post #10 |
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That's the second time I've heard that game. |
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<img src="http://i1.endoftheinter.net/i/n/8f19b90f194b8c7e52fc31ec2cbbcb78/cookie monster smile.gif" /> I dare you to look at this and not smile at least a little. | |
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| Shadow776 | Dec 24 2006, 11:30 PM Post #11 |
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Hmm, it's after 6PM, so I guess I'm a little late for the whole praying bit. Good to hear things are improving for ya, at least. New comics can wait until whenever you think you're able. I mean, my activity around here has slowed a bit, but I do still stop by on occasion and will continue to do so. Best of luck, and thanks for the update. ^_^ |
And so long as the irresponsible explore unknown lands, we need never fear... ~~~~ We're the last descendants In the line of valiant soldiers We're mistreated angels We're the blackbird nation, we're the chosen ones We're the last descendants We're the tribe of unsung glory We're the fallen angels When the time is right you shall be on my side ~ Blind Guardian, "Wait for an Answer" ~... Don't disappear... ~ | |
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| Iyestorm | Dec 25 2006, 12:47 AM Post #12 |
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I don't think there's anything I can add at this point... Best wishes to ya Jaydee, and I'm glad you're doing a bit better. |
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Dr. Wiley has surrendered. Mega Man has saved the planet from destruction. But will it last!!! "Think about it, mate: legends! When has a legend ever not been true, huh? HUH?!" --Marine, Sonic Rush Adventure "Good Morniii--AGH! I can't do it! I don't wanna be cute! I wanna be a boy!" --Ouran High School Host Club; Haruhi's English Voice Actor messing around. | |
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| ryu planeswalker | Dec 25 2006, 12:49 AM Post #13 |
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Indeed Iye, tis the best Xmas present ever. |
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| Zap Rowsdower | Dec 25 2006, 12:52 AM Post #14 |
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Gods bless us! Every one! |
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| Dark Hawk | Dec 25 2006, 12:53 AM Post #15 |
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Best wishes to you JD. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lets hope its a better one for everyone personally. And like Cy said, a dry spell is nothing to most of us, we're just happy your back, well sorta. And Avatar for the win. Main problem with this Season's ending was....it was too cliffhangery, I still feel like they could of pumped one more episode or something before the season end. |
Notty: You yourself said you were the master of reusing tired jokes until they were so unfunny that they literally absorbed fun and happiness from the universe.~Good to see I haven't lost my touch~ | |
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| Arc | Dec 25 2006, 12:54 AM Post #16 |
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Wait, somethings not right here....*uses frying pan to pancake Jewthy* now just position him by this door....ok, NOW say it. |
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| ryu planeswalker | Dec 25 2006, 12:54 AM Post #17 |
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*is blessed by Jewthulu* eww sticky |
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| Arc | Dec 25 2006, 12:54 AM Post #18 |
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You mean HMM protein! |
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| Juron Pilo | Dec 25 2006, 01:12 AM Post #19 |
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Hey JayDee. Yes Avatar is awesome. Has anyone seen Avatar: The Last Abridged series? Its almost as good as Kuriboh's. I had considered posting that earlier, but I'll go do that in the links thread now. Good to see your doing better and all, don't worry about the comic, we'll make do. It'll be tough, but if we gather up the hunter gatherers we might just make it! |
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| Cevian | Dec 25 2006, 01:32 AM Post #20 |
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Nice to see you back, JayDee. Oh, and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kickin' Kwanzaa, Super St. Stephen's Day, and/or Bodacious Boxing Day. Or as most people say, Happy Holidays. |
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