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star_ocean_fanHere it is, Labor Day, last day of summer vacation for students in the state of Michigan (unless you're college - then you're already back). I hope everyone's had a safe and wonderful weekend as well as a safe and wonderful summer.
Some updates:
1 - I still haven't heard back from Laura Bailey on an interview. I also haven't gone out of my way to pester her, either. Given I rely mostly on my sister's computer to get things done during the day and that Laura more than likely has a very hectic schedule. As much as I'd love to get the interview with her done, I also want to be respectful towards her and her private/professional life. (Plus, it might be better if I built the journals up first and helped to build the fanbase before I start asking for more interviews.)
2 - Personal front, still jobless and therefore income-less. (Obviously.) Being jobless doesn't make for very good cosplay, ball-jointed doll, and general Star Ocean shopping, but things are what they are. I'm doing my best to keep my chin up and marching forward. Something my mother said to me today is really starting to spark the need for a job in me as well as the desire to get a few original novels published.
3 - There is a convention this upcoming weekend in the Traverse City, Michigan, area. I won't be in attendance, but if anyone in the area does go, please contact me with a convention report. I'll post it.
4 - Finally, I'm going to do a birthday make-up day for Edge, Fayt, Luther, Bacchus, aaaand . . . Cliff. Sarah's birthday is coming up this month so any fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction anyone wants to share, please submit it to me at luthersfayt@gmail.com with the subject line Sarah Jerand's Birthday.
With school resuming for my sister (starting tomorrow), I'll be getting back into the previous weekly schedule. Tomorrow will be a writing topic in regards to the games and characters as well as announcing the next round of Ask the Star Ocean Character. Wednesday will see the return of the Dream Houses discussion with Game Talk returning on Thursdays. This Friday will be a free day (possible fan fiction update for Destinies Intertwined by Fate).
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HALLOWEEN IS AROUND THE CORNER!!
Yes, I realize that it's only the 3rd of September, and Halloween is the 31st of October. That doesn't mean I can't get a head start on the upcoming festivities. (Halloween is tied for first most favorite holiday, along with the Fourth of July.)
So why the announcement about Halloween right now, you ask? Oh, it's quite simple. I WANT PHOTOS!! Yes, yes. I want photos, fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction. I want photos of your Star Ocean figures in a Halloween setting. I want photos of fellow fans in their Star Ocean costumes. It doesn't have to be too extravagant or anything like that - just something fun and having to do with Halloween. Photos can be submitted between now and October 30 to the above email address. (After Halloween will simply be too late.) The fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction must deal with the holiday itself.
This isn't a contest. I, unfortunately, can't do contests right this moment, thanks to the lack of funds. (Believe me, if I could run this as a contest this year, I would, but no money makes it hard to give out prizes.)
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Writing Topic - Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time - SOMEONE SEND OUT THE FASHION POLICE
Just a short blurb today. It's something I noticed in Till the End of Time when it comes to the optional costumes for the characters.
For the most part, the extra outfits are okay, with some looking far better than others. Maria and Sophia have some outfits that make them look like total prostitutes, but they actually look better in those outfits than their standard ones. I actually change everyone's outfits as soon as I'm able, except for Fayt. While the brunette and blond options for him are just as enticing as his look is after Nel rescues him and Cliff from the Airyglyph prisons, I much prefer the blue hair (blue being my favorite color).
There is one outfit that I want to snag and is something I'm working for in Till the End of Time - Fayt's college uniform. I believe I already have the card for it, but I don't have enough battle trophies just yet. I'm working on it, but I also have to wonder about the college Fayt attends. Here's why:
Fayt wears plaid pants. While I personally have nothing against plaid pants, I also believe it depends on the colors used in the plaid. The colors have got to compliment the person's hair and eye colors. The colors in Fayt's college uniform plaid pants . . . don't go well with him at all. Sophia's school uniform is much cuter than the one Fayt has. (Oh, but that pose of his when you find the card . . . yeah . . . tres sexy!)
What are your thoughts on the different costumes for Till the End of Time?
Some updates:
1 - I still haven't heard back from Laura Bailey on an interview. I also haven't gone out of my way to pester her, either. Given I rely mostly on my sister's computer to get things done during the day and that Laura more than likely has a very hectic schedule. As much as I'd love to get the interview with her done, I also want to be respectful towards her and her private/professional life. (Plus, it might be better if I built the journals up first and helped to build the fanbase before I start asking for more interviews.)
2 - Personal front, still jobless and therefore income-less. (Obviously.) Being jobless doesn't make for very good cosplay, ball-jointed doll, and general Star Ocean shopping, but things are what they are. I'm doing my best to keep my chin up and marching forward. Something my mother said to me today is really starting to spark the need for a job in me as well as the desire to get a few original novels published.
3 - There is a convention this upcoming weekend in the Traverse City, Michigan, area. I won't be in attendance, but if anyone in the area does go, please contact me with a convention report. I'll post it.
4 - Finally, I'm going to do a birthday make-up day for Edge, Fayt, Luther, Bacchus, aaaand . . . Cliff. Sarah's birthday is coming up this month so any fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction anyone wants to share, please submit it to me at luthersfayt@gmail.com with the subject line Sarah Jerand's Birthday.
With school resuming for my sister (starting tomorrow), I'll be getting back into the previous weekly schedule. Tomorrow will be a writing topic in regards to the games and characters as well as announcing the next round of Ask the Star Ocean Character. Wednesday will see the return of the Dream Houses discussion with Game Talk returning on Thursdays. This Friday will be a free day (possible fan fiction update for Destinies Intertwined by Fate).
**************************************************************
HALLOWEEN IS AROUND THE CORNER!!
Yes, I realize that it's only the 3rd of September, and Halloween is the 31st of October. That doesn't mean I can't get a head start on the upcoming festivities. (Halloween is tied for first most favorite holiday, along with the Fourth of July.)
So why the announcement about Halloween right now, you ask? Oh, it's quite simple. I WANT PHOTOS!! Yes, yes. I want photos, fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction. I want photos of your Star Ocean figures in a Halloween setting. I want photos of fellow fans in their Star Ocean costumes. It doesn't have to be too extravagant or anything like that - just something fun and having to do with Halloween. Photos can be submitted between now and October 30 to the above email address. (After Halloween will simply be too late.) The fan art, fan poetry, and fan fiction must deal with the holiday itself.
This isn't a contest. I, unfortunately, can't do contests right this moment, thanks to the lack of funds. (Believe me, if I could run this as a contest this year, I would, but no money makes it hard to give out prizes.)
**************************************************************
Writing Topic - Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time - SOMEONE SEND OUT THE FASHION POLICE
Just a short blurb today. It's something I noticed in Till the End of Time when it comes to the optional costumes for the characters.
For the most part, the extra outfits are okay, with some looking far better than others. Maria and Sophia have some outfits that make them look like total prostitutes, but they actually look better in those outfits than their standard ones. I actually change everyone's outfits as soon as I'm able, except for Fayt. While the brunette and blond options for him are just as enticing as his look is after Nel rescues him and Cliff from the Airyglyph prisons, I much prefer the blue hair (blue being my favorite color).
There is one outfit that I want to snag and is something I'm working for in Till the End of Time - Fayt's college uniform. I believe I already have the card for it, but I don't have enough battle trophies just yet. I'm working on it, but I also have to wonder about the college Fayt attends. Here's why:
Fayt wears plaid pants. While I personally have nothing against plaid pants, I also believe it depends on the colors used in the plaid. The colors have got to compliment the person's hair and eye colors. The colors in Fayt's college uniform plaid pants . . . don't go well with him at all. Sophia's school uniform is much cuter than the one Fayt has. (Oh, but that pose of his when you find the card . . . yeah . . . tres sexy!)
What are your thoughts on the different costumes for Till the End of Time?
