The Mind Of OverlordTomala

Keys Were A’Clicking Tonight

I spent the evening writing up dialogue for an ending to a video, and so far this is one of the more intricate scripts I’ve worked on for a story. If this wasn’t a 3D animation I would almost say it was written for an anime, whether it’s a good or bad one is anyone’s guess. 😛 It makes slightly more sense than FLCL, and the voice acting might be an IRQ level of equal or lesser value.

There is a little more I would like to add, and I’ve already submitted my first round of ramblings to my partner in crime on the project for approval. I’ve always loved to write things, even as a kid. Something about taking something and turning it into a story always appealed to me. It might also be why my dreams are so random, my brain seems to enjoy a story even if it might scare the ever loving shit out of me.

Speaking of…

Inside The Overlord’s Studio: Prepping For Part 3

Chopped up more video footage in preparations to start on the next video project. In game footage alone I have a little over three and a half minutes, and 46 seconds of it being animated. I also plan to have an animated ending to accompany it. I can hash out the story with a friend while I get started on animating dialogue from the livestream itself. I didn’t have much time today, and tomorrow I’ll be busy with some errands. Probably won’t really be able to dig into it for another day or two.

I don’t think I’ll be able to make October with this one; a much needed vacation is a couple weeks away, and I’ll be doing a lot of travel faaaaaar away from home. I’m in dire need of a break, and a good cure seems to be going to Yellowstone with my camera to take some sweet pics! If I do end up releasing anything it probably won’t even be until near the end of the year, or until I need to stop in favour of another video in need of finishing. I have a two weeks to get as much out of the way as possible, and depending on what I achieve I’ll either continue on the project, or start on the one I have planned for December.

Sunday Evening Open Thread

Hello internet! I still exist… Work was tiring, but entertaining… I haven’t had a chance to finish the video yet, but I’m thinking it won’t be an issue tomorrow or midweek. I need to record a voice line, and between being burnt out work/household to-do items/running around, and a noisy neighborhood it’s a little difficult. I was also contemplating doing a livestream tonight (I wanted to show off my new hair dammit), but the local dogs always seem to want to provide commentary on a broadcast they’ll never see. I privately enjoyed it instead. In the small pockets of time where I had time to goof around I also did a little Dishonored and checked out Hades. There’s this one guy I share my lunch breaks with at work — a fellow employee, and he was giving me all kinds of battle tips; like how the gauntlets are the numero uno weapon in the game.

I also made a Japanese brunch today! Sorry… no pics. I was too hungry. On the bright side I now know how to make tempura!

The Joy Of Memes

I was talking with a co-worker and good friend about some Bob Ross figurines we received in freight this morning. He didn’t realise that Bob Ross has become such a meme, or that he has his own Twitch. I even introduced him to the sheer idea of Bob Ross in the universe of Fallout 4:

It’s so unusual and interesting to me that a talented artist, who passed back in 95 would go on to be remembered by people — to the point of having people at the end of a Joy Of Painting episode in Twitch Chat go “gg Bob”, or even touch other parts of the world in ways that he’ll never know.

I don’t think he could have foreseen how far his own legacy would go. He passed away just as the internet was in its infancy; if he lived to see his own YouTube and Twitch channels he would have been 78 at the time of writing this. Imagine him living to actually communicate with everyone telling him gg, or witnessing that he is officially someone’s cosplay character.

I actually wouldn’t mind visiting this alternate timeline.

Evening Open Thread

It was nice to have the sun wake me up this morning, and to wake up to some leftover breakfast quinoa and multiple cups of tea throughout the day. I’m all refreshed and ready to take on another stress inducing week head first. I was even productive today and finished rendering the first part of the second part of my Bayonetta video project! I’ll start on the second part tomorrow night and see how far I can get on that little adventure.

If only everyday could feel this nice… Open Thread!

Getting Myself Out There

I did a livestream finally! I didn’t really say much during said stream, but I’m glad I finally did one, and the video quality was excellent. I haven’t decided if I’ll do another one tomorrow, or if I’ll jump back into video making mode. I kinda have a long week ahead of me and I’m leaning towards having a little fun.

One thing I need to do is learn to talk to no one during a stream. I had little to no audience the entire evening, and instinctively I really only talk if someone is around. Perhaps I should think of a list of things to talk about.

Rest Mode Engaged

This isn’t what it looks like.

I wanted to stream some NieR Automata tonight, and I even had the green screen ready to go, but my stomach hasn’t been feeling well since this morning.I still played a bit for my own private enjoyment, of course. I didn’t know this, but apparently by pre-ordering the game that instantly makes it the “Game of the Yohra Edition”, so I just need to buy the additional DLC during a sale and I’ll be good, and maybe NieR Replicant when that comes down in price.

Maybe some rest will cure my stomach, and a good breakfast. I might consider streaming something when I’m more coherent and not so easily nauseated.

Making Progress

I’m thinking I might actually have two videos for October! I’m not sure if I’d be able to fire out all 3 Bayonetta videos by then, but two out of three ain’t bad. I’m thinking I’ll still release the third video, even if I don’t think it’ll be ready on time. I still need to calculate how much animation I’ll be putting into the third installment.

Not gonna lie… I’m half tempted to try and finish the rest of this particular SFM animation tomorrow, but I’ll leave that up to how awake I am and how nice the weather is. Who knows… maybe I can psych myself into doing some form of livestream. I keep meaning to, but it’s always one thing or another…