State of the CM Game

Through methods that may or may not have been legal, I've recovered the latest version of the Crazed Machinations game - the old one, that was based off of Seventh Sky - and am beginning a pretty major overhaul in the fields of graphics, and possibly music. That's right, I'm designing the sprites all by myself. The ones I'm making are considerably smaller than the ones ripped from SRWJ, meaning I'll be able to make a lot of them.

There will also be adjustments to the game system, such as having no weapon equipped(increases speed for running away, lol) and better melee mechanics. One thing that was lost in the work-in-progress version of the old game was the lock-on system, which I hope to reimplement. The boost system will most likely also be receiving an overhaul, maybe to make it more like Seventh Sky(double-click for quick boost?). I'm not quite sure yet.

The main problem is that I cannot on the game itself - it was made with the Pro Edition, which seems not to be working now...(those of you in #fessrp, you know why). Therefore, I'm going to "reacquire" the pro edition, but that won't happen for a few more weeks. So, I'll log my status with sprites and such.

Schwarzung
* Movement sprite with no weapon; movement sprite with beam claws; movement sprite for machine cannons - FINISHED
* Preparing or "taking out" the beam claws; preparing the machine cannons - FINISHED
* Super attack graphics(Infinity Cannon) - still need the energy blast sprite, otherwise finished
* Firing machine cannons sprite - FINISHED
* Using beam claws - in progress
* G-Breaker sheath attachment on back - FINISHED
* Scarf attachment - haven't started

Ecaille Guerrier
* Currently working on base sprite design

Music (!?)
* I'm composing a song or two, and have finished one that sounds pretty cool... but I'm not confident in my ability to do this stuff...

And now for an attempt at a normal blog post

Well, I'm home from college, and unpacked(mostly), so things have slowed down quite a bit. I'm in the process of looking for a job, which may or may not turn out well... I also need to get my driver's license relatively soon, since I've been procrastinating in that respect for a long time now.

In the meantime, I've been watching Overman King Gainer, which is a mecha show Tomino-sama came up with. Wait! It's not one of the kill-em-all animes he's famous for... Quite the contrary, it's almost a comedy. The characters are very likable, the robot designs are very original(that's another word for weird, but in a good way), and unlike many other shows I've watched, I really want to keep coming back for more. Even though I'm only on episode 18 of 26, I'd recommend this to anyone into giant robot action - and maybe even to those who aren't, as well. Though the fight scenes are really cool, this series doesn't neglect character development. It's also extremely cool to think about the concept of the Exodus - dragging along HUGE CITY SECTORS cross-country to a new land. It's like the move west in America, except this is a move south, starting from Siberia, and replacing the little wagons with giant city blocks.

I've also been playing a hell of a lot of Mario Kart Wii, as well as hanging out with friends when their schedules are free. Personally, I didn't think I'd like MK Wii that much, but it's actually really fun... o_o

ANYWAY I'M DONE WRITAN THIS BLOG POST, SO I IS R GONNA SLEEP NAO. DID THE POST COME OUT GOOD, YOU THINK?

May Gundam Models

Guess I'll do May while I'm at it. Some of these may not be released just yet, but will be before the month is over.

Gundam 00 1/100 #6 - Overflag
...Awesomeness, now in 1/100 scale.

Gundam 00 HG #16 - Tieren Space Commander Type
The Tieren's blue-colored space type, except outfitted for a squad leader.

BB Senshi #309 - Kakouen Daras
More of the "Romance of the 3 Kingdoms" line. I think it's supposed to be based off of the Verga Daras from F91. These things have all the coolest weapons... o_o

High Grade Universal Century #87 - Zaku II Kai
The customized Zaku II that appeared in Gundam 0080 has been added to the HGUC line.

Master Grade #108 - Force Impulse Gundam
The main mech from Gundam SEED Destiny is now in Master Grade form. Only "Force", though... no "Sword" or "Blaster" yet.

For the next couple months, keep your eyes peeled for the HGUC Sazabi, the HG AEU Enact Custom (Saachez), a master grade model of the Shin Musha Gundam(<3), 1/100 models of the Tieren Ground Type and Astraea Type F, and another BB Senshi or two.

April Gundam Models

Onto April, lol.

Gundam 00 1/100 #5 - Gundam Astraea
I don't know too much about this. I think it's from a sidestory?

Gundam 00 HG #14 - Gundam Throne Drei
The last of three Gundam Thrones from 00 has been released in High Grade format. Have fun pretending to be psychobitch and killing a supporting character's entire family :)

Gundam 00 HG #15 - Gundam Nadleeh
Since Nadleeh hadn't yet been revealed by the time the HG Gundam Virtue came out, they waited until now to release the Nadleeh all by itself. HAIR

BB Senshi #308 - Koumei Re-GZ
Continuing on with the "Romance of the 3 Kingdoms"-themed BB Senshi set, the Koumei Re-GZ only marginally looks like its Gundam counterpart. Its weapon looks awfully badass, though.

Master Grade #106 - Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam
The Strike Gundam has been released again, but this time it comes with the Launcher Striker Pack and the Sword Striker Pack.

Master Grade #107 - Mass-Production Gelgoog (Ver 2.0)
The old-school Gelgoog has been re-released. Sieg Zeon!

Anyway...

SO ABOUT THE LUCKY EGG. I AM SUPPOSED TO BE STUDYING FOR MY PHILOSOPHY EXAM, BECAUSE IF I DO REALLY WELL ON IT I COULD SNAG AN A FOR THE CLASS. THE PROFESSOR HASN'T YET GRADED THE EXTRA CREDIT I MANAGED TO DO, BUT WHATEVER.

INSTEAD OF STUDYING LIKE A GOOD COLLEGE STUDENT, I INSTEAD PICKED UP MY NINTENDO DS AND STARTED PLAYING LEAF GREEN. NOW, SINCE I LIKE TRAINING A LOT OF DIFFERENT POKEMON AT ONCE, THEY ALL END UP UNDERLEVELED. SO I FIGURED I'D GO TO THE SAFARI ZONE AND TRY TO FILL IN A FEW HOLES IN MY POKEDEX. SO I GO INTO AREA 2(OR WHICHEVER AREA THE ONE WITH CHANSEY AND TAUROS IS) AND START WALKING AROUND. I'M ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR TAUROS BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE CHANSEY.

WELL ANYWAY I END UP RUNNING INTO A TAUROS BUT IT RUNS AWAY IMMEDIATELY. AND THEN I ENCOUNTER ABOUT FOUR CHANSEYS, AND ACTUALLY MANAGE TO CATCH ONE, BECAUSE YOU KNOW, EVERYONE LIKES LUCKY EGGS. THEY GIVE YOU APPROXIMATELY 1.5X THE NORMAL EXPERIENCE, WHICH IS ABOUT THE GAIN OF A TRADED POKEMON. SO ANYWAY, I FINALLY CATCH A TAUROS AFTER LIKE AN HOUR, AND GO BACK AND LOOK AT MY CHANSEY, AND THEN I SHAT BRICKS OR SOME SUCH NONSENSE, BECAUSE IT HAD A LUCKY EGG.

SO GUYS, I FEEL LIKE HAVING EGGS. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STYLE OF COOKING EGGS? I PREFER SCRAMBLED MYSELF; I DON'T REALLY LIKE SUNNY-SIDE UP OR HARD-BOILED. ALSO, IT'S FINE IF THERE'S SOME OIL THAT HADN'T BEEN BURNED OFF(LIKE IF THEY DIDN'T COOK IT QUITE ENOUGH) BUT IF THERE'S SO MUCH THAT MY EGGS END UP LOOKING LIKE SOUP AFTERWARDS LIKE THEY DID THE OTHER DAY, THEN IT'S BAD.

March Gundam Models

OH MY GOD I GOT A LUCKY EGG OFF A CHANSEY. IT MADE MY WHOLE DAY.

Anyway, onto March-released Gunpla! April will be in the next post, along with more ranting about that Lucky Egg.

Gundam 00 HG #11 - Gundam Exia + GN Arms
The first kit to feature the GN Arms - giant mobile weapon fortress-type thing that attaches to the back of Exia. It's quite awesome. It even comes with a Gundam Exia in it, so if you missed out on the original model, you can get this instead!

Gundam 00 HG #12 - Gundam Throne Zwei
Throne Zwei, one of the three most badass Gundams in 00 to date, is out now in High Grade form. The Fangs are awesome.

Gundam 00 HG #13 - Overflag
Overflag kit. 'Nuff said.

Gundam SEED HG #56 - Gundam Astray Green Frame (Troya Custom)
The fourth Gundam Astray to be produced - I'm not sure about its backstory, but it's green, and you can read all about it in the newest Astray manga, Frame Astrays. Piloted by Troya.

Gundam SEED HG #57 - Arms Astray PMC Custom
A custom version of the Arms Astray featured in Frame Astrays.

BB Senshi Set - Char's Counterattack
A nifty set featuring the old versions of every MS that appears in Char's Counterattack. Old versions meaning the old SD Gundam sets - you know, the ones without the legs, only feet. Includes Nu Gundam, Sazabi, MP Gira Doga, Rezun(?)'s Gira Doga, Gyunei's Jagd Doga, Quess's Jagd Doga, an Re-GZ, and a Jegan.

BB Senshi Set - Strike Freedom vs Destiny Gundam
A small set including the Strike Freedom and Destiny Gundam in BB form, which were already released - except this set comes with a few stands to pose them in combat with each other. If you're interested, and don't have either of these, I'd say go for it.

High Grade Universal Century #86 - ν Gundam
The HGUC line continues with their Char's Counterattack lineup with the Nu Gundam, Amuro's mobile suit for the duration of the movie. Comes with funnels and everything. Given how good the HGUC line has been until now, this is sure to please.

Master Grade #105 - Zaku II F Type (Ver. 2)
Master Grade #105b - Zaku Minelayer
The Zaku II F Type(that's the space version) has been released once more in Master Grade form, this time upgraded even further over the previous. It also comes in two varieties - one is the normal Zaku II, while the other is the Zaku Minelayer.