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...There isn't anything on the blog below, because it's taking me a while to do the first one. I'll tell y'all when it's done.

Now I'm off.

Paradoxium Returns

Check it out - a web comic, by me. Well, not yet, anyways, but it will be.

Soon.

Like within the week, or the month, or something.

I'll stop digging my own grave and let you get on with your life.

Que pasa, perro?

Loosely translated, and inserting accents where needed, it says, "What's up, dog?" That was surprisingly hard to write, considering my finger kept on missing the coveted comma key. And just about every other key on the keyboard. Thank goodness for the backspace key.

ANYWAYS, let's get to the good stuff. It's July, and I didn't post once in June, and that... is not really a horrible crime. It either means that I'm lazy or that I was busy. Probably both. But that doesn't mean that this is going to be a long post. Well, it might be... we're finding out at the same time here. I don't (usually) plan this kind of stuff out.

Okay, first we have a picture that I promised to show y'all a long time ago.

Emerald guy fighting volcano dragon.

Click on it to make it better. And by better, I mean bigger, because bigger's better, right? Anyways, this masterpiece was put together in Adobe Photoshop. I drew the outlines, then went online to search for a photo of a material that I figured would work well within the outline, and one that would represent what should fill in the outline best. Believe it or not, I think that the searching took a longer time than anything else.

Okay, now for something completely different. Well, not really, considering that what happens next in this post is completely related to the universe (or Omniverse) from which the two characters above originate. I'm sure that most of those who know me personally knows that I have a massive world inside my head, one with sevreal characters, huge plotlines, galaxies and planets and moons, races, organizations, and more. Well, that began in late 2005 (I think), with a species called the Jij. The emerald guy (who's named Emerald, BTW - this is where you say "I see what you did there") is a non-typical example of a Jij. Non-typical because not all Jij have crystalline arms, antenna, and feet. Also, another thing - they are not Pikachu. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked, "Is that a Pikachu?" No, it isn't. Pikachu are yellow, have lightning bolt tails, and red pouches on their cheeks. Some Jij may be yellow, but that's where the resemblance ends.

Oh, tangents. Back to the original equation here. As I was explaining, the universe pretty much started with the creation of the Jij back in late 2005. From there, the universe only grew, and grew, and grew. It grew so large that I couldn't sum it all up into a collective story from the viewpoint of the primary character, Zips the Jij (I was twelve when I named him, and I don't plan on changing many names). I cut down the storyline quite a bit, but it still wasn't enough. So I decided to do something else.

This is when we catch up with modern life. I decided to write a comic series from the viewpoint of two characters within the universe being thrust into the universe of political intrigue, inter-dimensional war, danger, and paradoxes. I'm liking it pretty well so far, and my brothers and cousins are seeming to enjoy it. I might actually market it, but I'm kinda doubtful. I think that the plot is working out pretty well, and there's so much I want to put in.

It seems that this post would've been better named "Creation Spree", because I'm now going to tell you about my books that I'm either planning and/or writing.

First is a science-fiction novel. I've planned it out pretty deeply. I have three alien races planned out (and that's it - two of them are pretty much extinct, and at the hand of the third race), three years worth of backstory for one of my characters, a cult, a Confederacy-like group, the major force of good, a corrupt business, and an underground smuggling/mercenary/assassin group. And do you know what? I think it needs more worldbuilding. Here's a Wikipedia article for you to read in order to find out more about it, if you want: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldbuilding. It's my hobby. Don't worry, I also have a plotline for this world, but I need more worldbuilding to be done in order to flesh it out. A tentative title: "Sigma," though in the end, I'm probably going to choose something else.

Second (and last) is a fantasy novel. I've got some magic systems planned out, an entire map drawn (throwing humility aside, my dad thought it was done by a professional - no lies, as we know where liars go), and a few charaters and some worldbuiling done. It's going to be a big world when I'm done with it.

Anyways, breakfast is on.

Later!

P.S. As it turns out, I already told you a bit about Sigma in this post. You just get to learn some more in this post!

P.P.S. This isn't worthy of another post, so I'm adding it now. This blog now has its mobile template activated, so now you can see it on your iPod much better!

Epic Huge Epic Post

Well, last week was pretty epic huge. A whole mess of stuff happened, and you know what? I'm pretty happy with it.

So, on Monday (and Tuesday for that matter), NOTHING HAPPENED. Incredible, I know, but that's how it is. It just is.

Wednesday is when the insanity starts (I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it - Mark Twain). At first, it was normal - nothing happened - and then I went to my friend's house after school to play Ace Combat 6. Oh, how I love that game. I got to the second mission, but then I had to go because of the next insane thing, which was the CARDBOARD CANOE COMPETITION. My friend and I (he has a blog: Subtle Sublimity) sailed our duct-tape covered canoe to victory. And by victory, I mean to the third round, two capsizings, a minor panic attack, and a 100% in the Physics grade book. I got to pilot the ship once; my friend got to ride twice (almost a third time; we both tried to get in. Capsizing #1). Afterwards, we threw it out. I guess the trebuchet remains our pride and joy. For those of you who don't know about it, you may want to brush up on your history. He's the same friend.

On Thursday, English was normal (I like The Great Gatsby), Spanish was :P, as always. It was in the next half hour that the insanity got squared. My English teacher, Mr. Coal-miner (not his real name. I never post real names on here, you should know that.) announced that "Tabula Rasa" has been released, and I got stoked. The school was holding us for half an hour to pass out yearbooks (to a several classes of 20-30 people), so naturally, I decided to go do something interesting (with permission, of course). So, I helped with Tabula Rasa, and, wouldn't you know it, a piece of MY WRITING was published in it! That's right, I'm published! It feels so good to say that. I probably won't post the story onto the blog; it kinda redundant-izes the thing.


So, on to Graphic Art II. It's awesome, getting to do art on a computer every day. Only this time, I'm doing something that I wish I could constantly work on. So, here's my concept. While I was sketching out two of my characters facing each other off (with a cool sketch pad you plug into the computer - hint-hint) on Photoshop (hint-hint again, even though my birthday and Christmas are over 6 months away), I was planning on finding the right colors to plug into the outlines. Then it hit me. In a burst of excitement (some embellishment is added), I finished off the outlines, went to Google Images (after bypassing the school security system - don't worry, my hacking "skills" were not involved), and searched out some images. Now, you might be thinking: "What?" That's what my blog's about. Now, you will say "Ah," soon. The characters names are Volcark and Emerald, made out of fire/steel and like emerald, respectively. I searched out images that comprise these things and photoshopped them into the outlines. Emerald is carrying a large double-sided war axe of space and time, and on one half, I put in a picture of a golden pocket watch, and in the other half, I put in a cool picture of space. It's pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. And I do. I'll post the picture once I finish it.


Now, onto physics. I played a couple of video games, and worked some more on my GA2 project. It was more insane than that, but...


After school now. I got this cool game called Minecraft! Lemme tell you somethin': worth all twenty-one dollars, of which my brother owes me ten. I started building an epic huge tower, I have a large mine, a cool bridge made 1/3 out of glass, and an entire floor of glass. This tower is called Cobblestone Pillar, because it's primarily made out of cobblestone. I might rework the base, however, to allow for a moat of lava, a cool drawbridge system, and a stone base for greater protection from the creepers that I will eventually allow into my game. But if that wasn't cool enough, I'm planning another project for which the map is called: Cloudspear. A massive, floating tower with a garden, large storage room, massive drawbridge, forgery, maybe a floor in which "mobs" are supposed to spawn, a garden, a craftsman's room, a bedroom, a gallery, and more. It's a massive project, but one that I'll be proud to build.


Now, about Friday. Mmm.... I took my math final, and that was the day I completed Cobblestone Pillar.


Saturday. I built the bridge, and worked for a couple of hours at the farm where corn is being grown to help fund my Church mission, as well as others's.


Now, a group comprising of me and my friends are now planning on developing an indie game. I've drawn up character concept art, and one of my friends has began developing them in a 3-D rendering system known as Blender. I'll bring you more as it comes.


Green Knight is off the interwebz!

These are the Voyages of the (Star)ship Cardboard Enterprise

Well here we are again.

It's always such a pleasure.

Remember when you tried to kill me twice? How we laughed and laughed. Except I wasn't laughing.

Oops, wrong thing. That's the first few lines of the Portal 2 song, which is related to the description you see above this post. That's from the first game. No, I'm not advertising, I just felt like it'd be a good way to start a post.

So, here's the deal. Yesterday, with my friend in Physics, we built a canoe. Out of cardboard and duct tape. Will it float? ...I sure hope so. I didn't do any math to check, and neither did my friend. The entire bottom half is covered in less than $10 worth of duct tape, giving it a silver sheen. And yes, using some of our valuable duct tape, I dubbed it the Cardboard Enterprise. It's ongoing mission: to get me and my friend a good grade. This friend is the same one who built the trebuchet with me.

And as I sit here, the sounds of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir flow serenely into my ears, ever so faintly, and it makes me realize: my voice and tone seem to have changed. I love that Choir so much....

GreenKnight is out!

It's Just an AVERAGE Post... Nothing to see HERE...

Okay, so I lied. There is something to see here. AND YOU KNOW WHAT? I knew it all along, too. Also, forget about that name thing earlier. I decided to go ahead and get all the names for every character in the book on my own. If you wanted to post a name, however, feel free to do so. I might use it in a future book, and you can say, "Hey, I chose that name!" and you'll forever be a part of that book. If it gets published, that is.


Anyways, my life has been fairly... not average... recently. AP tests, Ultimate Frisbee and State (which I doubt the school will recognize), AP tests, getting out-leagued in StarCraft II, AP tests, Mother's Day, and... well, I can't say AP tests again because I only have three. AP US History (on which I believe I got a 3 or a 4), Physics B (Which I haven't taken, but will probably get a 2 on), and AP Language and Composition (on which I'm expecting a 4... MINIMUM. You could say that I'm confident).


So... yeah, it's Mother's Day today, or it was if you read this tomorrow or any day after today. I can say that I did do something: I picked some flowers from the front yard. Yup, I did that. Uh... I'll do something else, too.


Okay, but back to my book. It's been further developed from what I had before, which was, and I quote, "...there's a girl, a planet called Apex, and a large ceremony thing that involves taxes, conventions, and trading" (Green Knight). See how I cited that correctly? AP ENGLISH, YOU'RE GOING DOWN! Anyways, back on topic. The good guys are called the United Human Empires of Space (UHES, subject to change), and, officially, there's no such thing as aliens. There's also a major corporation called SanDrom, Inc. The UHES has a super-elite force called Sigma, whose symbol is Σ, the Greek form of sigma, and several of the main characters are a part of it. I also know the girl's name - Copper Bitner - and her father used to be a part of SanDrom, Inc. But that's all I can tell you. Copper's father has a massive backstory to him, and I'm afraid that I can't tell you anymore about it. Suffice to say, the backstory is epic... it's the actual story that needs work now.


Well, that's all I got for ya. This blog is now alive again!
Green Knight

Science-Fictional

So, the AP Tests are looming overhead, so I think I might need something to do to de-stress-inate me. So, I'm a-goin' to a-write a novel. Again. Hopefully again. Well, I can't say "again" because I've never even written a full novel, let alone get one published. So let's just say this: I'm going to attempt to write a novel again, and this time, I WILL NOT FAIL! Why? Because this time, I know that first drafts are supposed to be absolutely appalling. That's why they're called first drafts (Crowd will now commence in a collective and elongated "Oh").

Sarcasm aside, I need names from you. Want me to mutilate it? Tell me so. Want me to leave it in pristine condition? Say so. But you may be asking, "From whence doth these names come?" I dunno, ANYWHERE! Your name, your grandmother's name, you yet-to-be-born great grandson's name, I'll even take a dead president's name (except Nixon, Johnson, and Clinton. If you can name the three things these names have in common [that I'm thinking about], I won't hesitate to use the name you suggest. Unless, of course, it's one of those three. But then again, Clinton isn't dead). You catch the name, I'll decide if I like it, and I might use it. But what do you get in return? ...Perhaps the knowledge that you helped a friend in need? I dunno. Maybe I'll give you a cookie. A picture of a cookie, at least, 'cause I don't think you'll want a cookie shipped to you in an envelope. Again, I don't know. I might think of something... even if nobody POSTS THE POTENTIAL CHARACTER NAME IN THE COMMENTS.

Anyways, I know nothing about this story, except that there's a girl, a planet called Apex, and a large ceremony thing that involves taxes, conventions, and trading.

Also, I noticed that only two of anyone who's ever visited voted on the polls. I'm pretty sure one of them was me, but to the other person: kudos.

Anyways, I've decided to drop the WAotW. Too much hassle.

This is the Green Knight,
      logging off.