I must admit I did..... I can't recall now because I played it ages ago, but I am quite certain I never made it to disk 3.... It wasn't your typically loss of interest though.... It was the "I don't care to ever see this through" variety..... very rare for me....

Thanks for the kindness Took!

As for the Octopi... well, thats a fine idea..... keep an eye out...

As for todays post....


From left to right we have "Babyface" "The King" and "Firstborn"

So, although I am a visual artist by way of my profession, I took a real interest in crafting these cooky little miniatures and jewelry as of late. They were inspired by the ever-popular visual styles of steampunk and clockpunk.

At the suggestion of another forum member, I decided to start a thread and post em as I make them.... But I think we should think bigger!! If any other artists care to join me in the image posting with their own thematically similar material, please by all means, do so! Lets not stop at miniatures either, maybe you have a steam-punkerly original character or setting you've drawn up or sketched out.... POST IT!!

Naturally I'll start........   




The upper piece I've dubbed "The Knight" and the lower pic features a series of pieces I call "Time Keys"....

I will try to post regularly, throwing up a new piece or two every day or two (typically how long it takes me to make the stuff).... 

I'm a trails fan but I CANNOT do the IOS thing..... hell I can't even do handheld.... Thanks god for the PSP's component cables to TV option..... Anyone know if Vita will sport the same function?

It actually looks real promising to me :)

Suikoden has only failed in one respect for me, and that is simply that not every game could be Suikoden 1 or 2-hahhahaha

I love anime, I love Suikoden..... I imagine I'll probably be able to forgive em for a space-monster or two if the title is as solid as its predecessors, story and style departure aside.....

Truth is I like seeing new and innovative growth in franchises.... I personally believe Final Fantasy has left us all "afraid of what could happen next" with some of our favorite series.... well for me it was Final Fantasy, Secret of Mana and Breath of Fire that made me fearful for the "future" of my favorites...

I've had the worst luck with my component cables this year..... had to get new ones for my old PS2 (expected...) my wii (unexpected...) and 2 freakin' sets for my psp (completely ridiculous to kill 2 sets in a year...)

But yea.... I'd bet my nuts its your cables.... If it were your system other stuff than a flicker would more then likely be occurring.

Where do you live? I can check into finding some reputable artists in your area for you... It is very wise of you to be "picky" when it comes to your artist by the way..... Unfortunately the industry is super-saturated at the moment with idiots who have NO BUSINESS WHATSOEVER permenantly rendering anything on peoples' skin.....There are supposed to be regulations and standards however they, unfortunately, are seldom enforced.....

Thank you sooo much!! I will gladly post links... but maybe I should I start a new thread for em, as people may get upset if I keep reviving the christmas one eh? Hahaha... Thanks again

This is a cool thread!! I need to venture outside the "single player" room more often....

I am a tattoo artist primarily but I do alot of other commisioned visual work... Tattooing is just the medium that pays most the bills. I love my job really... while it is quite demanding, there is really no dichotomy between work and pleasure for me in a sense and I've found that is what really equates to happiness....

I had a number of truly grueling and miserable jobs before entering the lovely an twisted realm of body modification.... Baker, Tree Trimmer and even Dildo-Salesman (yes you read that right)...... Life is far more rewarding these days :)

Merry Christmas!!

No presents for me to speak of.... Though I didn't really expect any... I myself made steam-punk inspired miniatures for everyone I knew. Honestly the lessons I learned crafting them were gift enough for me! I never tried my hand at assemblage art before and it was quite enlightening... In fact, at the suggestion of a few of the recipients, I am doing a few commisioned pieces now and going to produce a series I dubbed "Klyde's Sentience and Metals"

For anyone interested, I will be posting them all to be viewed here http://triscal-goddess.deviantart.com/gallery/34309413

Here is one of the first examples.....


I really hope that picture is not too big......

Anyhow, as for me, I'm taking the day to treat myself to a healthy session in Xenoblade :)

EDIT: Ok that picture is way too big.... I'm sorry, someone forgive me... its christmas.....

I am currently giving the Wild Arms series another chance, starting with an Alter Code F run-through.... not that I didn't like the games, I just got caught up with other and never played anything past the 2nd.... I'm really liking Alter Code F by the way, with the exception of some extraordinarily poor gameplay aspects such as the lack of equipment and inability to talk to townspeople unless you are positioned abso-freakin-lutely-perfect in front of em.... But its all forgivable in light of the titles finer points.

Someday I want to get back to Zelda series, especially with skyward sword out now.... I stopped at Wind Waker, once again, because other titles took precedence.

Breath of Fire 5/DQ is the only Breath of Fire I didn't play-through and it is one of my favorite series to date.....

Devil Summoner and Digital Devil saga someday......

Ohhhh and I also totally need to finish up Xenosaga.... Loved the games and have too much time invested into it to not polish off the trilogy....

Come to think of it.... I could probably fill a whole year up with back-logged titles sitting on my shelf.... quite a few PSP games I've yet to even crack open that I know I will love....

Bottom line for me, too many games, not enough time...... My job demands upward of 12 hours a day 7 days a week..... I've worked like that for years now.... It's really cut into gaming..... Then again it has provided me a nice selection on the shelf and a hell of alot of memorabilia......

The next "Trails" title has been announced and its for the PSP, not the vita.

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/20/next-trails-game-is-trails-of-nayuta-and-its-for-psp/

The question I now pose is, how does this impact our chances of seeing it stateside??

NOTE: Huge fan of "Trails" here *points to self....... very concerned about this indeed.....

come on growlanser, baby!!! Klyde wants it... NO!!.. Klyde NEEDS IT!!!

Excellent point, thanks for the advice my friend! I haven't looked into those yet and it could be just enough to tip the scale as they say :)

Am I the only one who hates cross-universe stuff? I mean I just can't stand square + disney..... not saying the games are bad, in fact in all honestly I can't give em a fair shot because square + disney is like dipping chocolate in ketchup to me.... in other words, its something I would never think to do and doesn't appeal to me in the least....