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As many have noted by now, I'm working on a video game; an Adventure RPG at that. Apparently it's been in the works longer than I had thought. 4 years now, and it's still going strong. A few snags have come and gone. The primary one being the introduction of Skyrim. I've been playing Skyrim for quite a while now and have about 260 hours of total gameplay between my two characters. Why is this a snag, you ask? It's EPIC!! I had the bar for my game set pretty high. I was aiming to topple every RPG that exists today, that is until Skyrim was release and blew my game out of the water.

That being said, all it has done is encouraged me to develop my game further, take it deeper, and expand it wider. I still have concepts that have yet to be employed in any video game today, and I hope to keep it that way...that is until VnV hits the shelves. (^.^)

To further development and spur community awareness and involvement, I have officially started a blog. It will give an insider's look at different aspects of the game and how it's progressing. Of course no super secrets will be given out. That would spoil all of the fun, and potentially give way for someone else to steal the idea...who knows.

Check it out here: swordless-saru.blogspot.com

Some may recognize the name. I'm repurposing my old company and turning it into a development studio instead of a failed attempt at online retail...I'm still not giving up on my Subliminals, but let's just say they're taking a break right now. I still have plenty, so if you want some, PM me your address and I'll send you some. You'll just need to pay shipping which isn't too much. Anyways, I love the name and it's officially registered so I figured why not?

Oh, another snag that I anticipated on mentioning: I've been doing my best to keep track of the video game industry and where it's headed. Apparently there is a good chance that consoles may be on their way out. Game developers are doing fine since customers want games, but the cost of creating them is going up which is straining the middle-men: Publishers, Marketers, and Retailers. Given technology today and how well games are selling, one could make the leap and say neither of the 3 are required to produce and sell a game. By hiring some special talents and investing key funds, Game Developers could easily knock out the middle-men and sell directly to the public. Now the easiest way to do this would be via the internet. And what type of games utilize the internet? PC games!

Personally, I'm more of a console gamer. I don't like the thought of upgrading my computer just so I can play the next version of whatever game I've been playing, or paying monthly in order to continue playing. But I may just need to suck it up, 'cause I think that's probably where the industry is going. Now, Microsoft has officially release necessary info to developers pertaining to their next console, so that means they are set on releasing their XBox 720 probably within the next 3-4years I'd say. Some sources say that Sony is working on their next installment of the Playstation as well, but things seem to riding rough with the Vita right now. I just wonder if there will be an XBox 900 or PS5 in the books or not. How is this a snag for my game? I wanted to make a console game, but if consoles become old hat, then it will disrupt the likelihood of my game getting any further than a [massive] OneNote document...But being a PC game does open the door for greater development. See how I did that? Silver-lining, baby...that cloud's made of it!

*cough, cough* Anyways, check out my blog. Expect updates to hit on Sunday evenings...usually...
BTW using the same address mentioned above via a smartphone will provide you with a nifty mobile version, courtesy of Google.

I don't normally talk too much about my personal life here on dA. I try to keep a more professional atmosphere. But a few things have happened recently that got me thinking and wondering...

I've was dealt the punch-in-the-gut phrase that every guy dreads recently after being pretty sure that everything was working out really well. The old "Let's just be friends" line...
Quick history lesson: This lady and I had tried dating a few years ago but it ended after a couple weeks because our futures were heading in different directions. I am very city-oriented and she wants to live in the country. A few months ago we had started hanging out a lot again, and I raised the question on whether we could try dating again. She was all about it at the time, but had made a year-long covenant with herself to not date anyone (due to a couple rough relationships). So all I had to do was wait. I felt I'd be happy with any future as long as she was in it...city or country. Well, it seems she doesn't feel the same way. She had said for me not to wait for her, and I won't say that I was. But she was still at the top of my list and I tried showing her that a relationship really could work (without being blatant about it). Heh, we all now know how that ended.

I feel like I was born several decades...perhaps centuries...too late for the type of woman and life-style I want or am made for. And I fear as time goes by it's going to get more difficult to find a woman that hasn't been corrupted by the society we live in. Sad part is that I live in Arkansas, the one of the least corrupted areas of the United States. I've see girls half my age flaunting themselves, heard 14-year-olds talk about their sex life in public. And this is supposed to be the bible belt of America...Did I miss something??

I don't really think I'm particularly picky when it comes to the women I prefer. I used to be sorely against alcohol, but I've overcome that. Social drinking is fine to me. I actually find modest attire sexy (which will be the hardest attribute to come across). Aside from those all I want is someone shorter (I'm 6 foot so that isn't difficult), slightly younger (currently 25, so good odds there)...and that's about it. Of course I have to find her attractive, but that isn't exactly a narrow field for me either.

Many friends have stated that there's no reason I should be single. Two of my best friends are married. One while he was dating his now wife, she would joke that he was her boyfriend and I was her eye-candy. I guess a big part of it is (and several friends can attest), I'm a wuss. I don't like rejection any more than anyone else, but I tend to do everything I can in my power to avoid it. I have gone out of my comfort zone a few times and was successfully rejected, but I don't want to make a habit of it. As much as I love technology, I'd rather not have to resort to a dating site, but going to a bar to meet women would be much worse.

So far I've been in 4 official relationships:
First, happened during my junior year of high school. I was too scared to even hold her hand, she was jealous of a several year long friendship with a female friend.
Lesson learned: don't be afraid of direct contact and communication is key.
Second, happened senior year of high school. First girl that I would have considered out of my league. She apparently got bored.
Lesson learned: confidence boost (I thought I was ugly at the time)
Third, happened during my sophomore year of college. Happened faster than it should have. She showed me the woman I wanted to be with, but the trick was that she was a lie.
Lesson learned: humility (I had started building a sense of arrogance against others because of something I used to possess)
Fourth, happened during my senior year of college and most successful so far. I had personal issues that needed to be dealt with (and still am dealing with) and she was too focused on me and not enough on her own education.
Lesson learned: patience

The young lady mentioned at the beginning of this journal isn't a part of the 4 aforementioned relationships, but I was hoping to resolve that...I guess I must continue to be patient...dang it. An issue that has arisen is that a good friend of mentioned lady peaked my interest, but I don't want her to think she's "second choice" or I come across as the type that thinks "if I can't have her perhaps her I can have her friend". I ran into to that scenario several years ago, but I won't go into that. Let's just say, I may be a wuss when it come to talking to women, but I'm definitely not "like every other guy".

Some good things have indeed come about in my life recently:

I have finally been successful in acquiring a quality job that will provide some decent paychecks. I've met my boss and she seems awesome and really has her employees' futures in mind. If you're my friend on facebook, you'll be able to see my actual job title on there. I'll finally be able to mark a couple of the "BIG" purchases off my list very soon.
First order of business: new car. Currently looking at a 2010 Nissan Sentra. Once that's taken care of, then I'll be in the market for an apartment. My mom and step-dad have been awesome letting me get my feet on the ground these past few years, but I definitely don't want to stay under their roof forever, lol.

Development of my video game is still running smoothly, as well as its sequel. Another project I'm working on with , , and another whom has yet to join the Devious Side, is starting to pick up some steam...(Hah! Pun for my collaborators)
There is still one more open spot on the team, so if you're interested and want more info send me a note and I'll give you a run-down on what we're doing...

Hopefully this wasn't too long-winded, wordy, boring, etc....
Comment if you wish...especially if you know any cute ladies looking for their cliched "knight in shining armor". Just let them know that I like long walks on the beach, romantic candle-lit dinners, cute puppies,...*fades to silence*

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I haven't written a journal in a while, so I'm going to update everyone on my progress. Several of you may have noticed that I haven't uploaded much in a while. Never fear, for I have not been idle.

Even though I have finished my website and it officially exists on the wide expanse called the internet, I'm actually working on another...two more...no wait, technically three. I say 'technically' because one is just an off-shoot of the other. None of these are for me, but for my step-dad. He's had his own company for many years now and hadn't needed to get his own site until now. So I'm building that site as well as another for a separate idea he has in mind. If this idea works like we're hoping, it could prove very lucrative.

I'm definitely still working on my video game, and things seem to be going quite smoothly. The working title is VnV. It'll still be a long time before I can do anything with it, but I want to take my time with it. Hopefully I can develop a video game that will rival my own favorite series...Final Fantasy. Yep, I said it. My goal is to create a game that has the potential of being on-par or even surpass the series that laid the ground-work for all RPGs that came after it. I've heard rumors from a reliable source that Final Fantasy might even be going to the wayside. If so, the gaming world will need a new icon. I aim to, at least, be a contributor to that new icon.

That being said, if anyone who is reading this can do 3D rigging and/or animation, or is hoping to learn, please let me know. Also if you know someone that might be interested, direct them my way. I'm not asking for a professional, either. I just want to work with someone that would have the passion to put in the effort. Be aware that there will be know money involved (for I have none to give). This is something that you would want to do in your free time. No immediate deadlines, but the sooner things get done, the sooner we'd be able to get some dollar-signs for our work.

If you want more info on the premise of the game and any details that I'm rather unwilling to release to the public, shoot me an email to stoven2005@hotmail.com or message me on here.
Be sure to include something in the subject that would suggest a message pertaining to the game.

Aside from building websites and creating a video game (btw, I'm working on the sequel right now, too), I've just submitted an entry for a contest hosted by this guy ==>
I'll being posting it on here shortly. There is still another week until the deadline if anyone is interested. Check his journals for information.
I'm also taking classes at the local community college. I'm looking to start Grad School this fall, but I need some prerequisites for the degree I'm going to work towards.

I guess, all in all, I'm staying pretty busy, but that's that's the way I like it. Uhhuh uhhuh, I like it.


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