"Is it sad that I have to go to germany or Japan to get any good metal these days?" by Rob
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 5:23 PM

I know I was going to say a buncha stuff here, but I realy need to start writing this stuff down when I think of it. Like I do with comic stuff.

When in doubt...video games!

Okay...been spending a lot of time with TT (Tourist Trophy for those not in the know), it's the same graphical splendor that is Gran Turismo...since its made by the same people. It has mostly the same tracks *with the addition of another Moto GP course...sweet!* and features over a hundred motorcycles. Why so many you may ask? Aren't they all the same? Or close to it anyway....and my answer will be a resounding NO! Bikes, unlike cars, have a lot more characteristics that make them different. One small change on a car may net 5 more ponies or a slightly sharper brake response, whereas on a bike, those changes no matter how small have a much bigger impact on the handling and performance.

I noticed while racing and even watching with Greg last weekend that this game makes you react. When he was screaming into a corner too hot and jaming on the brakes, I 'puckered'...involuntarily. When heeled over for a long sweeper I held my breath, letting it out in a big sigh on the straight. And I wasn't the only one. This game captures the essence of speed like nothing on four wheels ...even the lauded by myslef GT...could ever do. They've captured the spirit of bike racing like no other game has yet...can't wait to see the next offering.

This game re-affirms why Motorcycles, as much as I love my car....and those who know me will say I'm obsessive about it....Will always be my first and only true love.

Now all they need is a bike handlebar controller for PS2 so I can add it to my GT force wheel.

Resistance of Bikes is FUTILE!!!

Neo-Vader III

'Old ladies or frat boys ... or a sick combination of the two ...' by Kara
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 9:52 AM

We've had lots of gadgets in the past few ... right now I'm coming up with a new piece of bribe art, but after that I'm going just sit the Co-Writer with the Longest Hair down and do those damn tech pics. We've had several requests for them.

There's a lot I'm trying to come up with ... including some Kali prints. I'm gonna have some from other comics as well eventually, but besides sell-out fanart prints, I'd like to have a few original things for cons. It sucks when you've got the concept in your head, and for some reason you just can't get it down on paper. I know the biggest seller would be Reika in a swimsuit. Sigh.

Maybe I should just go back on my race queen kick. I've been planning to, anyway.

Speaking of Reika, in Thursday's rant I'm planning to go into her origins. No, not her character origins in-story. More her design ones. I've heard a few people who've sort of half figured it out, and I thought it might be interesting to show you all what we were looking at when we were deciding what she'd look like. I'm pretty sure a lot of you know already, but for those of you who don't ... I've got reference pics!

Oh, and a Dysfunctional Toy Theatre. It's got robots. But do I really need to say that?

If you have been, spend it.

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