I've decided to join Nekoweb today!

I've heard from someone on Bluesky that the person behind Neocities is one of those AI/Crypto supporters, which sucks since I've spent at least three years making WonderNet and Eric's Corner.

As of right now, I'm still very new to Nekoweb, but brushing up on HTML stuff to refresh my memory. Eventually I plan to transfer Eric's Corner to Nekoweb, and also carry some aspects of WonderNet to it as well. Right off the bat there is a bit less of space to work with but I'm sure with only 500 MB, I can make something.

file garden buddy it's time to come in clutch

Ever since I've been focusing and shifting my social direction from something like Bluesky to something like Neocities, I've had in mind rewriting an old story of mine that didn't quite take off....

If you're wondering what it was, it was a Freedom Planet story, but with NBM involved because someone has to do it after all. I'm still figuring out how I wanna do this and considering when I'll begin (if I'll ever get to it), but a rewrite for that old story is definitely in consideration. I already have two things in mind for the rewrite that will be different than the original versions; one is all set while the other idea might need some time in the oven...

When I get to posting these stories, I'll be putting them up somewhere on my Neocities page. I'm not really a writer, but I'll do my best for the rewrites despite my poor reading stamina.

this whole thing actually is tied to neocities because i've backlogged this for so long thanks to srb2 so im technically gonna be killing THREE birds with one stone instead of two, and thanks to therapy i realized this is something i actually want to do instead of just doing it just cuz unlike with my srb2 mod (which btw an update is on the horizon if ur wondering)

Like the name says it's kinda an addendum to the previous blog post.

Lately I've been kinda giving up on the state of social media. Not having a hopeful outcome for the remainder of this year and not quite confident in the next year. Going forward, if I choose to finally throw in the towel for social media (I'll still be here btw, this place is a special case), then I'll (hopefully) be more focused on doing Neocities stuff. I know of Nekoweb as well, not sure what I'll do there but I do wanna look into that more.

There are a few other cases where I'll still be around, still trying to figure out which ones I'll still be hanging out on. Bluesky........ might not be one of these.

I don't want to really join any new social platforms honestly.

but yeah that's just been on my mind, figured i'd get this out now just in case in the future

sorry for sounding pessimistic but yeah that's where things are right now

Considering the dwindling choices of any really good social media places, it's got me thinking the past few days of something. Do you ever think about the state of social media? It's sorta gotten worse as time has gone by. Like get this:

Twitter? Claimed by some loon who turned it into a nuclear wasteland, and now it's nothing but radiating zombies.

TikTok? Jesus Christ don't get me started.

YouTube? That one episode of TAWOG where Darwin causes entertainment to lose part of its joy. Also the fact that YouTube/Google is saying ad-blockers are bad.

Fortunately there's alternatives. Sure they may not be popular and mainstream, but maybe something that isn't popular might be suffice for someone. With the way I have things set up, I have Bluesky, Pillowfort, BitView, and Neocities (though this one is more for the creative side). There's also Gamebanana but that's for mainly mods.

Like I don't know. Maybe I'm just sorta seeing one side of it (granted maybe for not one of them and I think we can see why), and maybe there's some thin silver linings. Let me know if there's any sort of smaller details that may change this outlook.

Also I don't know how to make a BBS post so this is sort of the closest thing. LMK how BBS posts work!

Just recently made a badge pack for 3DSes! That is, modded 3DS. Those with Anemone3DS since I have it set up like that. It's of one of Freedom Planet's protags, Lilac! This pack contains both left and right sides of the badges.

it was also at this time i realize that i was using an old version of anemone

If you don't know how to install custom badges via Anemone (and by extension, if you don't know how to mod your 3DS), a quick trip to the Hacks Guide wiki should help.

That's all, just wanted to make this little post.

Hey.

So, I have a feeling some of you might be wondering why I've been posting hundreds of drawings from my sketchbooks instead of stuff that I make with Procreate. Thing is, I used to have my digital art stuff as PNGs, but after an update, Procreate has been exporting my PNGs as JPGs, which I never use that format for my stuff.

So how do I export my stuff as PNGs now? Instead of a simple 1-2 where I would export it to my friends on my server first and then save it (since the photos app on ipads compress the images which makes no sense) elsewhere, I now have to save it to the iCloud, download it from there, and only then I can post the image.

I've been fed up with the way Apple devices work since there's so much more you can do if these lousy expensive devices weren't so locked down. Also the fact that I have to occasionally charge the accompanying pencil the moment I have an idea for Procreate is also annoying me. And the lightning cables. Hoo boy the lightning cables....

I've also found it easier to just draw in sketchbooks. On a personal note it's also just been more convenient, it's been the best way for me to really communicate, in a sense, since I have pretty bad social issues. I don't feel so pressured when it comes to sketchbooks, and I can really get things drawn, unlike where I feel as if I have to hinder myself when it comes to drawing on Procreate.

I know for sure there are art programs on Linux over on Flathub. I might download Krita or GIMP and learn how to use those to draw with my drawing tablet one day. Apple is just intolerable and so many hoops to go through just to use the software. It's like how you wanna play online with friends, but everybody else has a subscription and you don't, and you have a console that can go online for free. (in other words modern gaming in a nutshell)

So going forward, will I still do digital art? Short answer, yes, Long answer, it'll be a while before I can stretch again with digital art. It's funny how things these days that are designed to be "smart" are the exact opposite. But that'll be it for now.

Post update:

After some consiseration, I've been thinking about using MyPaint for any digital art going forward, which means I'll have to get used to a drawing tablet once again. Krtia and GIMP are popular ones but MyPaint just looks simple to use. I think it's cuz the former two are going for a more Photoshop-like approach iirc. Anyways, yeah. Hopefully when I download MyPaint from Flathub, I can make good stuff with it the same way I do for Procreate!

Update 2:

Still considering, but MyPaint's pretty neat. Just exploring my options here, that's all.

And after some time considering MyPaint and Krita.... I'm going with Krita!

Just posted a character mod for SRB2 Kart!

Coming straight from the realm of the Garry's Mod workshop, is Lilac! She's one of the protagonists from Freedom Planet, and this time she's got a cool little hoverboard she rented for the races.

Her stats are the same as that of Lilac from the FPChars mod.

Speed = 7

Weight = 2

Prefcolor = Nova.

Let's see...

Got A Very Special Day and The Birthday Polka uploaded, modded New 2DS XL tour, Real World Adventure Commentary uploaded as well, visited an old park and went on the swings, a nice marble flavor birthday cake (name scribbled out for obvious reasons) with rainbow choccy chip cookies, yep I think I got everything I wanted to do for today!

As of this post it's about 10 PM on the 14th, but either way....

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! I hope you liked the special video and music I uploaded today!

I couldn't get it to upload on NG unfortunately, but it is on BitView!

The Real World Adventure Commentary

I was actually inspired by some old videos from Robert Benfer and his Klay World stopmotions to make this commentary video.

And if you want to see the original video, you can over here!

I am now on Revolt! Which is a lot more customizable than Discord, thank god cuz im tired of seeing nitro

I'm still getting my bearings, still setting up a dedicated Revolt server for you guys to join. While I do that, if you want to friend me on Revolt, it's WhiteFelineWonder#1650.

Will I use Revolt to replace Discord? Not in the coming days but if it gets to a point where I can't bear Discord and its ridiculousness anymore, then maybe.

(just say you came from newgrounds when you friend me there)

If you want to know what I'm talking about