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Posted on Saturday 28Jan06, at 3:14 am. | | |
First off, sorry about the late update - software issues. Sure you know how that is. Because of that, might delay next update until Tuesday, depends upon how Kyle's feeling about that I guess.
I'd like to tell you about something that happened to me the other day. Have you ever had a glimmer...a peak into a chance for something really amazing? You knew it was too good to be true, but it drove your hopes up anyway? I got that moment Wednesday.
So, I went to check the mail like I always do. I find a little brochure thing in the box. So, first off, I check to make sure it actually is mail for me, and not the other people who live here.
So far, so good. This is definitely mail for me. I smudged out important bits. I'm sure you understand. So, what is it?
Like most people would likely do, I kind of gave it a cursory glance not really giving it much attention. Whatever it is, it has backing by some electronics people or something (some sender in the top left corner, who cares). Can't be all that important, it's just a brochure, even a little corner of it is ripped. Then, I flip it over.
It really doesn't hit me at first the meaning behind it. Wait, let's process this. This is a brochure...no, wait, an invitation from the people behind E3. For me. So, being a technology enthusiast, as well as a long time gamer, I do what anyone would do.
I freak out.
The drive to Kennesaw was too long for me, so I speeded like a madman. Despite how excited I was, I still had work to do. I would just look up what's going on while there.
I begin to make plans. I look up prices for planes. I could stay with some friends of mine who live outside of LA...I could get the plane there for only about $250...the convention is directly AFTER my finals.
I had this dream in my head, see. I would spend my days down there, looking at amazing pieces of technology and play games none of my friends would play for a long time. I would have bragging rights for years to come. Maybe, if I was lucky, I'd get to hobnob with the guys over at Penny Arcade or VGCats, I know they go. I am not so full of myself to think that I might meet up with the likes of Miyamoto or Kojima. So, I am not entirely above reality, just...slightly missing it.
I wonder, how did they find my name? I got it! Maybe someone on the panel is a fan of Sold Out! I DO talk about games here quite often! My head swells. I have a...modest following. Maybe they overestimated that backing! They could have gotten my information by running a whois on the domain...that'd be why Kyle didn't get one as well! I knew this piece of shit would pay off eventually!
Of course, reality must come crashing down, as it always must. From what I can gather, I got the invite because of the ACM, of which I am a student member. Therefor, I do not qualify for the free package for the electronics media. I then look at the pricing. The starting cost is $535.
I began desperately grasping to the dream. I could uh...impersonate important people! I know Poe over at Errant Story a little bit...maybe I could use his clout! I could beg some people! I could prostitute myself and raise $500!
Then, the dream crashed. I felt empty, hollow. I don't have the sort of money it would take to attend. If I did, I would spend it on things I need more...like new brakes for my car. Or new glasses that aren't scratched.
I'm still holding on to the dream (Which is part of the reason I'm posting this little story here, not just for you guys, but because there is something that tells me somebody will take pity. A board panel member, a fellow webcomic artist who can pull strings...something!). But, I know what they are...dreams.
At least, they're dreams this year. Who knows what might come by next year!!
I'd also like to note, a little odd timing. I cracked the top screen on my ds
However, there is good news! It gives me an excuse to pick up one of these bad boys. "DS Lite" is going to have adjustable brightness, and generally be smaller lighter and feel better. I'm cool with that. Maybe the new one DOESN'T feel like a large brick. | |
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| |  What a world, what a world
Posted on Saturday 28Jan06, at 3:26 am. | | |
Kite and I are in completely opposite boats: I have money, he has the invitation.
I'm taking this as a sign that if we were ever to be together in one place the very fabric of reality would be torn asunder in the light of our combined awesome. | |
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What exactly did you DO to that poor DS, anyway?
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1) Put DS in bookbag
2) Drop bookbag | |
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1) Put DS in bookbag
2) Drop bookbag
that is what happened to my first GBA and my iPod | |
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I said, several ages of this comic ago, that had I money, I would donate.
I have very little. Not much, not nearly enough to give Kite the ability to go to E3, but Gods willing, it could be a start. We should pool together and get him the money so he can go live the dream all gamers have.
My internet was disconnected last week for a while until the bill could be paid. This is an incredible opportunity, and even with the 17,000's yearly to support five people, including a half-person at just over 1-year old, you'd have no idea how much a sacrifice I'll be making giving ANYTHING. But I kinn've want to make certain I won't be the only one, and it won't go in vain.
For previous posts...
I love how the ninja/priest calls Ciere a noob.
I think it's hilarious how the second comic viewed with the General is all in kanji.
This one is also funny, since Gods know what the captain is going to do.
Also, I knew BloodRayne was going to suck before previews by seeing the cardboard cutout. The Halo movie is also going to blow. Hard.
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By the way. I can't imagine I just noticed, but her chest is huge. It's hard to believe she walks upright with those counterweights, but at least she'll never have to worry bout drowning.
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The last thing I want from a reader who is in the same straights as I am is to give me money. I wonder how I get Bill Gates to read the comic...
I understand the only really good part of the movie came AFTER I left. Apparently the girl who played Bloodrayne has a mild sex scene. I don't know if I could have survived five more seconds though just for a nice set of boobies.
Speaking of boobies, Sami's character is actually partially based off Tifa...so that explains a little there. | |
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