Friday, July 14, 2006
Man, this page is just SO active in the summer, ja? Guess what. It isn't getting more active anytime soon. NP Inc, on the other hand, is updating very soon. Go there.
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Thursday, May 11, 2006
Hey, kids. Long time no see. I'm off for the summer, so I thought I'd have a little chat with all of you.
The first thing I'd like to cover is the hot topic of the moment, since I'd rather not be left behind on the issue. There is currently a motion to remove the policy of "net neutrality," which prevents big companies from paying internet providers to load their domains faster and leech resources from the non-corporate, smaller sites.
On one level, it's the old "Walmart versus small business" kind of deal, but it goes much farther than that. Websites are not businesses by virtue of themselves; the completion of this process has the potential to limit the internet solely to corporate pages. All of our little webcomics and blogs will load painfully slow if it all.
Now, things like this often come up as false alarms and people are quick to panic while others take a "chill out" attitude. I'm personally not too worried myself, as I don't believe anyone that tries to take a fast and free internet away from what has essentially become an internet generation can be succesful. However, this is the kind of thing that can take place so subtly before our very eyes that things are changed before we know what's going on. Then we get used to the change and ignore it, so it's too late. If the internet gives the voice to so many, how will we hear them if they leave? We won't, and so we won't miss them.
Those of us in MA will be happy to know that our representative is fighting the process, but it's been disturbingly accepted in many other states. I'm asking everyone to voice their opinions; demand your freedom to access what you want on the internet. At the very least, get informed.
Visit Savetheinternet.com to find out more and what you can do. We should not allow corporations to determine what we can or cannot see on the internet. This isn't even an issue of censorship, it's about a free voice for ordinary people.
For God's sake, at least do it to support Ninja Pirate Incorporated. And the other websites you love, of course.
On a lighter note, I encourage you all to check out The Kingdom of Loathing, a very entertaining online . . . "roleplaying" game. It's quirky, extremely witty, and quite fun, so anyone that's a fan of adventure and wordplay should give it a try. At least take a moment to appreciate the intricate artwork and diversified character classes.
One last thing. Let's talk about Ninja Pirate Inc., and my spectacular but questionably realistic goals for the summer.
I have to renew my domains and server space in July, and the idea of paying more money always serves as a push to justify said cost. As a result, I am trying to get the site back into high-production again, hoping to pump out at least one update a week over the summer. Glee. Please give the site a couple visits once it gets going, eh? Provided my bandwith hasn't been usurped by imaginarygirlfriends.com.
I am also(oh no, he's gonna say it) making another attempt at the Undying Love project, as well as another film venture known only as Project: Hulk. I'm doing them mostly because I want to, but also just to throw it in everyone's face that I can actually finish one of these crazy things. Provided we finish, of course.
I've started a novel. I know, I know . . . EVERYONE'S "working on a novel." It's just a cool thing to say, eh? But I'm giving it an honest try. Whether I finish over the summer, or in the next five years, I can't say. Sometimes you just need to start something and see where it goes.
I'll be in the coffee shop, typing away at my keyboard and hoping that someone will ask me what I'm doing. "Working on my novel," I'll snobbishly reply. Then he or she will ask what the book is about, and I can pretentiously admonish them for seeking a quick revelation of a complex narrative, and simply not "getting it." Ha ha. Mmm, yes.
That's all for now, my friends. I'd like to leave you with an excerpt from Percival Everett's Erasure:
"Wilde: I'm afraid for the voice.
Joyce: What do you mean?
Wilde: The way writing is moving. All voice will soon be lost and what will we be left with?
Joyce: Pages.
Wilde: And story?
Joyce: What is story anyway? Just a way to announce the last page.
Wilde: Have you ever walked through a thunderstorm carrying a long metal pipe?
Joyce: No, I haven't.
Wilde: You should try it.
Joyce: Are you upset?
Wilde: No, just announcing the last page."
Current Mood: Do you really care? It tends to change.
Current Music: Ooh, I hear an airplane.
Megaman moment of . . . where the hell did my Megaman DVDs go? I can't find them anywhere.
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The first thing I'd like to cover is the hot topic of the moment, since I'd rather not be left behind on the issue. There is currently a motion to remove the policy of "net neutrality," which prevents big companies from paying internet providers to load their domains faster and leech resources from the non-corporate, smaller sites.
On one level, it's the old "Walmart versus small business" kind of deal, but it goes much farther than that. Websites are not businesses by virtue of themselves; the completion of this process has the potential to limit the internet solely to corporate pages. All of our little webcomics and blogs will load painfully slow if it all.
Now, things like this often come up as false alarms and people are quick to panic while others take a "chill out" attitude. I'm personally not too worried myself, as I don't believe anyone that tries to take a fast and free internet away from what has essentially become an internet generation can be succesful. However, this is the kind of thing that can take place so subtly before our very eyes that things are changed before we know what's going on. Then we get used to the change and ignore it, so it's too late. If the internet gives the voice to so many, how will we hear them if they leave? We won't, and so we won't miss them.
Those of us in MA will be happy to know that our representative is fighting the process, but it's been disturbingly accepted in many other states. I'm asking everyone to voice their opinions; demand your freedom to access what you want on the internet. At the very least, get informed.
Visit Savetheinternet.com to find out more and what you can do. We should not allow corporations to determine what we can or cannot see on the internet. This isn't even an issue of censorship, it's about a free voice for ordinary people.
For God's sake, at least do it to support Ninja Pirate Incorporated. And the other websites you love, of course.
On a lighter note, I encourage you all to check out The Kingdom of Loathing, a very entertaining online . . . "roleplaying" game. It's quirky, extremely witty, and quite fun, so anyone that's a fan of adventure and wordplay should give it a try. At least take a moment to appreciate the intricate artwork and diversified character classes.
One last thing. Let's talk about Ninja Pirate Inc., and my spectacular but questionably realistic goals for the summer.
I have to renew my domains and server space in July, and the idea of paying more money always serves as a push to justify said cost. As a result, I am trying to get the site back into high-production again, hoping to pump out at least one update a week over the summer. Glee. Please give the site a couple visits once it gets going, eh? Provided my bandwith hasn't been usurped by imaginarygirlfriends.com.
I am also(oh no, he's gonna say it) making another attempt at the Undying Love project, as well as another film venture known only as Project: Hulk. I'm doing them mostly because I want to, but also just to throw it in everyone's face that I can actually finish one of these crazy things. Provided we finish, of course.
I've started a novel. I know, I know . . . EVERYONE'S "working on a novel." It's just a cool thing to say, eh? But I'm giving it an honest try. Whether I finish over the summer, or in the next five years, I can't say. Sometimes you just need to start something and see where it goes.
I'll be in the coffee shop, typing away at my keyboard and hoping that someone will ask me what I'm doing. "Working on my novel," I'll snobbishly reply. Then he or she will ask what the book is about, and I can pretentiously admonish them for seeking a quick revelation of a complex narrative, and simply not "getting it." Ha ha. Mmm, yes.
That's all for now, my friends. I'd like to leave you with an excerpt from Percival Everett's Erasure:
"Wilde: I'm afraid for the voice.
Joyce: What do you mean?
Wilde: The way writing is moving. All voice will soon be lost and what will we be left with?
Joyce: Pages.
Wilde: And story?
Joyce: What is story anyway? Just a way to announce the last page.
Wilde: Have you ever walked through a thunderstorm carrying a long metal pipe?
Joyce: No, I haven't.
Wilde: You should try it.
Joyce: Are you upset?
Wilde: No, just announcing the last page."
Current Mood: Do you really care? It tends to change.
Current Music: Ooh, I hear an airplane.
Megaman moment of . . . where the hell did my Megaman DVDs go? I can't find them anywhere.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
No pictures in this one!
Ole' Uncle Tony is apparently burning quite a fever, ya see. He can barely sit upright, let alone doodle in MS Paint.
Here's just a little update for the faithful:
I have nine pages to write by tomorrow.
I have updates for NP INC. They have yet to be uploaded.
I have new poetry for my other blog, as well as my one-act play. I'll get them up eventually too.
My mom had major surgery. There were complications and she gave us all a scare, but she is now recovering fine. In fact, she is on her way home as I write this.
I am unspeakably disoriented right now. Freaking paper. Why'd I wait? WHY????
My current major undertaking is screen writing. That means yes, the psycho Italian Ninja is making another run at "Undying Love," provided I can get EJ to assist in filming.
Realized that I am, in fact, God.
That last one could be the fever talking. That, or my first step into pantheism.
I have found my spirit guide. His name is the Jewfish.
Current Mood: MY HEAD IS SLOSHING WITH PAIN JUICE.
Current Music: SLOSHING PAIN JUICE.
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Ole' Uncle Tony is apparently burning quite a fever, ya see. He can barely sit upright, let alone doodle in MS Paint.
Here's just a little update for the faithful:
I have nine pages to write by tomorrow.
I have updates for NP INC. They have yet to be uploaded.
I have new poetry for my other blog, as well as my one-act play. I'll get them up eventually too.
My mom had major surgery. There were complications and she gave us all a scare, but she is now recovering fine. In fact, she is on her way home as I write this.
I am unspeakably disoriented right now. Freaking paper. Why'd I wait? WHY????
My current major undertaking is screen writing. That means yes, the psycho Italian Ninja is making another run at "Undying Love," provided I can get EJ to assist in filming.
Realized that I am, in fact, God.
That last one could be the fever talking. That, or my first step into pantheism.
I have found my spirit guide. His name is the Jewfish.
Current Mood: MY HEAD IS SLOSHING WITH PAIN JUICE.
Current Music: SLOSHING PAIN JUICE.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
I feel better. Happy belated V-day, everyone.
I'll write something soon. All these images must be tough on crappy computers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
The hiatus was "indefinite," not "infinite." I fully intend to keep NP Inc updated, at an even faster pace than before. I also intend to keep my other blog updated with writing pieces.
However, I can't live without this place any longer. I need this unfocused place to play. I need to create without standards, even if I'm the only one setting them. I need a place where I can put silly pictures that aren't related to ninja or pirates, and where I can write things that I don't intend to develop into something meaningful. I don't care if most of my readers have wandered off. At least Rich will read it.
This is my play place. Updates coming soon.
Hail Zeon, baby.
Friday, August 26, 2005
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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Ugh . . .
Oh man, what day is it? Really? Aw, nut-bunnies. I really wasted away this month. Only I can somehow avoid having a party while my parents are out of town for a MONTH. At least I got to see friends nearly every night. And I got to watch a lot of Batman. Mmm.
Actually, that's what I would like to pay tribute to with this post. The Batman animated series. I hereby state that it is the BEST animated series ever to be produced in America, and I challenge any and all takers to prove otherwise. Let's explore its strong points, shall we?
I. Animation
The original Batman series featured the smoothest, non-computerized animation you will likely see, often animated on black paper just to make it that much darker. Sure, dirty cells were a trademark of that era, allowing you to easily predict what would move in the near future because it stood out from the backdrop, but the entire series was both ahead of its time and (thankfully) before our time. Classy stuff here, with some of the best artwork ever.
II. Story
Drugs? Murder? The creepiest fucking Joker ever? As I often rant, cartoons in the old days gave kids a lot more freaking credit. The themes in Batman are true enough to the original that current standards label them as too mature for children (but my generation was fine at the time . . .). If you DO find the series on TV, it will be on late-night. Aside from maturity, the stories are all incredibly well developed (most of the scripts are cut because they are too long), and very deep (a well-deserved emmy, boys!) The show is never repetative, and never stupid.
III. Music
Batman aired back in the days when cartoon creators had ORCHESTRAS to work with when creating their scores. The opening theme was created by Danny Elfman, of course, but most other music was conducted by a woman whose name escapes me. In any case, it is completely awesome and I want it all on CD.
IV. Voice Acting
"Batman, I'm going to melt you like a grilled cheese sandwich!"
Batman has the BEST voice acting. Period. End of story. Kevin Conroy voices Batman, Mark Hammel immortalizes the Joker, and many other stars like Seth Green, Joe Piscopo, Ron Perlman, Tim Curry, and Adam West assume various roles. Hell, even Barry Bostwick lends his voice (remember Brad from the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Yay almost-stars.) Plus, there's Dave Warner, who I just like. He's the voice of the Lobe in Freakazoid, and plays Ra's Al Ghul. Ed Asner's there too, who I love because he's Officer Cosgrove. I love Freakazoid.
Really, who can forget the Joker?
"You had me fly all the way down here just to open a door?"
"Look at the size of the cake, man! How do you expect Harley to wheel it in and hold the door at the same time? THINK!"
V. Other notes.
The series is dark, but somehow humorous. Also, it breathes style. Never dull, never dissapointing, and home to the creepiest and most entertaining Joker ever . . . the original Batman animated series.
So, in conclusion, Batman is the best cartoon ever, Freakazoid is runner up, and the Joker is awesome.
Current Mood: There's a smile on my face.
-Rocko Moment of Zen-
Fortune: "Bad luck and extreme misfortune will infest your pathetic soul for all eternity."
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Oh man, what day is it? Really? Aw, nut-bunnies. I really wasted away this month. Only I can somehow avoid having a party while my parents are out of town for a MONTH. At least I got to see friends nearly every night. And I got to watch a lot of Batman. Mmm.
Actually, that's what I would like to pay tribute to with this post. The Batman animated series. I hereby state that it is the BEST animated series ever to be produced in America, and I challenge any and all takers to prove otherwise. Let's explore its strong points, shall we?
I. Animation
The original Batman series featured the smoothest, non-computerized animation you will likely see, often animated on black paper just to make it that much darker. Sure, dirty cells were a trademark of that era, allowing you to easily predict what would move in the near future because it stood out from the backdrop, but the entire series was both ahead of its time and (thankfully) before our time. Classy stuff here, with some of the best artwork ever.
II. Story
Drugs? Murder? The creepiest fucking Joker ever? As I often rant, cartoons in the old days gave kids a lot more freaking credit. The themes in Batman are true enough to the original that current standards label them as too mature for children (but my generation was fine at the time . . .). If you DO find the series on TV, it will be on late-night. Aside from maturity, the stories are all incredibly well developed (most of the scripts are cut because they are too long), and very deep (a well-deserved emmy, boys!) The show is never repetative, and never stupid.
III. Music
Batman aired back in the days when cartoon creators had ORCHESTRAS to work with when creating their scores. The opening theme was created by Danny Elfman, of course, but most other music was conducted by a woman whose name escapes me. In any case, it is completely awesome and I want it all on CD.
IV. Voice Acting
"Batman, I'm going to melt you like a grilled cheese sandwich!"
Batman has the BEST voice acting. Period. End of story. Kevin Conroy voices Batman, Mark Hammel immortalizes the Joker, and many other stars like Seth Green, Joe Piscopo, Ron Perlman, Tim Curry, and Adam West assume various roles. Hell, even Barry Bostwick lends his voice (remember Brad from the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Yay almost-stars.) Plus, there's Dave Warner, who I just like. He's the voice of the Lobe in Freakazoid, and plays Ra's Al Ghul. Ed Asner's there too, who I love because he's Officer Cosgrove. I love Freakazoid.
Really, who can forget the Joker?
"You had me fly all the way down here just to open a door?"
"Look at the size of the cake, man! How do you expect Harley to wheel it in and hold the door at the same time? THINK!"
V. Other notes.
The series is dark, but somehow humorous. Also, it breathes style. Never dull, never dissapointing, and home to the creepiest and most entertaining Joker ever . . . the original Batman animated series.
So, in conclusion, Batman is the best cartoon ever, Freakazoid is runner up, and the Joker is awesome.
Current Mood: There's a smile on my face.
-Rocko Moment of Zen-
Fortune: "Bad luck and extreme misfortune will infest your pathetic soul for all eternity."
