Fanfiction Art Commission Scammers: Investigation
Techigate LLC, ArtistifyStudio, Pakistani scammers, and the massive web of fake accounts made to convince you to pay for "art".
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Fanfiction Art Commission Scammers: Critique
In which critically evaluating the flaws in a single AI artpiece can lead to a headache.
Fanfiction Art Commission Scammers: Baited
A fanfiction art commission scammer picked the wrong week to ask me if I wanted a "comic" made out of my work.
Fixing Kingdom Hearts 2's Hostile Program battle bug (assuming you're emulating on PS3)
The bug tripping up OG KH2 players 20 years after the game's release.
The Waiting Game
Good things come for those who wait.
Captain America: Brave New World is fine.
We're spending so much time trying to get to the next team up, that we've forgotten about the journey these characters need to get there.
21st Century Audiences Suck
Yes, we can see you using the little light box in the dark concert hall.
Dangerous Driving burned out before it became Burnout
"Dangerous Driving" is a nostalgic nod to Burnout, developed by a small team ex-Criterion Games. The game focuses on reckless driving, with no handbrake and minimal music. The multiplayer community is small, but there's potential "for an indie game." Released in April 2019, it offers straightforward
Exploring empathy and consequence with The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
"The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood" is a narrative indie game by Deconstructeam that follows Fortuna, a witch exiled on an asteroid for a millennium. Players use her custom tarot cards to predict the future and influence the fate of her coven. With a unique pixel-graphic style and immersive soundtrack, it
Welcome back to studying. I never left.
Returning to full-time campus life in my hometown after four years.
Persona 3 Reload is a good jumping-off point for new players
Persona 3 Reload is a vibrant remake of the original game, combining captivating visuals and revamped music with familiar gameplay. The immersive story revolves around battling Shadows during the enigmatic "Dark Hour". With engaging life-sim elements and challenging fights, it offers a compelling ex
2024: Already a journey
An AI tried to write the excerpt for this post and it read like the summary of a bad novel. This post is just about where the hell I've been for the last three months. (AI can't emulate me and that's a good thing.)
Thoughts
What could the future hold?
I've officially decided: I shall apply to Masters of Teaching, but also Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Both shall fight to the death: whichever one I actually get into first shall be the victor.
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Ranking MCU films
Here it is. The definitive ranking of best-to-worst Marvel Cinematic Universe films up until Quantumania.
Opinion
Dear Terry Matalas
You came when Star Trek: Picard needed you most, and provided us that need and more.
Thoughts
A belated happy new year to you
I hope the sun hasn't burned you too much in this whiplash weather we're having. Between being in the swimming pool almost every day and sitting under the aircon, the cool breeze afforded by today's monotonous gray skies is a nice change of pace.
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Liquid Ears Long Play: The poster-child for warming up headphones
Only good if you remember to take the time to warm them up. (Yes, you need to warm up your headphones.)
Stories
The wedding reception
A poem of wedding staff woes
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Liquid Ears Wire Frees: cheap headphones are good now!
Fool your family into thinking you have $200-quality headphones with this pair of $35 Liquid Ears Wireless Over-Ear Wire Frees... from Big W.
Thoughts
Finding an MP3 player in 2022: the Sony Xperia Tipo
Repurposing a mid-tier or flagship phones from a decade ago may be your best bet at securing a perfect, functioning MP3 player.
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The Moki Hyperbuds: the answer to low-budget sound.
My go-to choice for quick and earbuds at Big W still continue to impress after almost a decade on shelves.
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The KZ ZSTs kinda suck.
I got duped into buying sucky earbuds on a YouTuber's brand recommendation.
Thoughts
Finding an MP3 player in 2022: PSP
Sony's PSP was the ultimate media hub. But can it be used as an MP3 player?
Thoughts
Finding an MP3 player in 2022: using a cheap smartphone
Is it possible to use the cheapest smartphone available as an MP3 player?