In case you folks didn't know? There is a fan-made project, I'm working on.

You know how "Blood Bowl" is set in the "Warhammer" universe, as basically rugby TO THE DEATH?

I've decided on a concept, for something morbid, comical, and never taking itself too seriously.

It's a lot like "Blood Bowl", but instead of rugby, it's KART RACING!

And so, I got the idea of "Blood Kart"! (Much like "Gaslands", it does often use die-cast miniatures for parts on converting into what look like vehicles made out of recycled scrap metal...but the difference? It's kart racing..."Warhammer" style!)

And if you are wondering if in-game elimination is involved, the answer is YES...for the format known as "Race or Die", that is! (The other that includes the same mechanics only without being eliminated is called "Live To Cause Mayhem".)

Either way? I intend this as something that's all in good, clean, absurdly silly fun! (With awesome looking go-karts!)

WARNING: This is not meant as anything hateful or insulting, but I'm here TRYING to bring out some constructive criticism.

There's a VERY good reason on why the "Warcaster" miniature game failed commercially; the miniatures are POORLY BUILT, and easily tend to fall apart no matter HOW much super-glue you use!

Granted? Gaming miniatures from "The Games workshop" such as "Warhammer 40,000" may be a bit overpriced, but THERE is a brand that knows how to make DECENT quality gaming miniatures to actually put QUALITY before quantity! And that's me actually SAYING something!

With Privateer Press being the creators of "Warcaster"? They should either recall this brand with BETTER built miniatures (being built out of plastic; NO metal pieces included, as well as having PROPER QUALITY AND EFFORT put into them) or otherwise give up on making gaming miniatures COMPLETELY, by having OTHER people make them, instead! (Seriously, Privateer Press? This is the kind of crap quality Hasbro often puts into A LOT of their toy products! I mean, you can do FAR better than that! Just TRY to make sure the products are BETTER BUILT, first!)

I also have the right to believe that "Warcaster" is 100% JUST A FAILED CHEAP RIP-OFF OF THE "WARHAMMER" FRANCHISE!

= My review for "Warcaster" gaming miniatures: 1/10 (ABYSMAL)
= The reason why: The box, as well as the cards and the miniatures bases, are actually BETTER than the actual miniatures, themselves! And are actually GOOD for parts and various crafts!

= Annihilus
= Devil DInosaur
= Firestar
= Groot
= Iceman
= Jeff the Land Shark
= Juggernaut
= Moon Girl
= Rintrah {Maybe have him live instead of Doctor Strange? Because I'd love to see a mix between magic and physical strength, alike!}
= Rocket Raccoon
= Sentinel X {The sentinel Justin Seyfort rebuilt...but in a size that is no taller than 8 feet, because his current body is a custom made duplicate! Maybe give his design something reminiscent of the Zaku mobile suits from the "Gundam" franchise?}
= Spider-Woman (Mary Jane Watson) {Hey; who said there couldn't be a Spider-Woman to go with Spider-Man?}
= Venom (Eddie Brock)
= *Some kind of new superhero that is a force of PURE GOOD*

And now, for the final boss 4 in mind. (As the true masterminds.}

= Mephisto {I was thinkining he could look like a DEVIL Uncle Sam!}
= Dormammu
= Pink Pearl {Perhaps re-imagine her as a sumo-wrestler demon?}
= Madame Hydra {Having become a PURE EVIL DEMON after transformation!}

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For this month, I decided to work on a new idea for adoptable characters.

With various former human beings who were dying, tech scientists managed to save these individuals, under the category of "automorphs"; people who were formerly human, but are now bio-organic life forms of a different species (thanks to properly cloned bodies) that were made partially out of the remains of BEYOND REPAIR automobiles and motorcycles. (With cartoon-like humanoids sometimes having some animal-like features, as well.)

For each one that I make as a freebie, I will offer them each, as STRICTLY one per user...under the condition of a shared copyright, that is. (I would get my half of the copyright share, as a cost.) In addition, all you gotta do is ask, and I might consider it. (The reason why? Well, not to be selfish or greedy, but simply because a lot of folks die off, with those who are deceased having their characters unable to be used, for who knows why. (That way, I can help share ideas on character building, as there could be at least TWO different versions of the said claimed character, as far as lore, goes.)

I was going to design some custom "Splatoon" adoptables for a batch, but...I had a bit of art block on that.

But until then? Here's what I plan to draw, among anthro pokemon.

= Eternatus; male (Sweetheart and bodyguard for Ryley Rosemary Prower -> https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47748538/ )
= Kantonian articuno; male (Future husband and bodyguard of Ceana Ishika, of whom I was given permission to design a new attire for, as well) -> https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48829413/
= Sableye; female (Possibly a best friend for Kota the Snow Leopard -> https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59058295/)
= Raikou or kantonian zapdos; male (Boyfriend and bodyguard of Emii Karasu -> https://www.furaffinity.net/view/56094358/ )
= Klaus; a dialga / palkia mix (Male) and an adopt6ed son of RH & Hifumi
= Slick the Eevee (The 3rd husband of Claretta Niko; an anthropomorphic eevee of whom is a TOTAL sucker for cute females!)

Other characters to possibly draw: (If I get permission from both RoninHunt0987 and joshstudios)
= Hellhound girl; daughter of Joshie the Hellhound and Sarey Jane
= Houndour boy; son of Joshie the Hellhound and Delphine the Delcatty (With the possibility of Delphine the Delcatty being possibly the 2nd wife of Joshie, while Joshie himself is also married to Sarey Jane, legally...if that's so? The houndour boy would be a legitimate half-sibling of Joshie & Sarey's daughter.)

I had an interesting basic idea for a possible fangame...an interquel. (After the events of "Mega Man X4", and after the events of "Mega Man X5".)

PLOT SYNOPSIS:

It was just after X and Zero finished the Repliforce War...with them having succeeded, a grieving Zero feels that it was his fault that Iris was harmed. As a result, he goes alone as a maverick hunter, in hopes no more innocents will be harmed as a cause of his recklessness. X, wishing his best friend well on his mission, respects and understands Zero's decision.

A month later, with new mavericks known as the Amazonians terrorizing an island region, (a bunch of traitors to Repliforce that KNEW what was really going on, and were working with Sigma this whole time) they terrorize the said lands.

With Iris and Colonel awaking alive after being rebuilt, a certain mysterious woman, (who turns out to be the creator of Iris and her brother, Colonel, from years ago) she appears as an old woman, but still alive...she also knows that at desperate times, they are needed more than ever. (Iris and Colonel have vague memory of her, however.)

With Iris wondering if Zero is alright after hearing about what happened, Iris and Colonel accept the status of maverick hunters, with Iris doing so in hopes of reuniting with Zero...as for Colonel, in hopes he can make up for his terrible mistake caused by some clever lies...

The playable heroes I have in mind, if I make it:

= Iris (Primary protagonist...armed with a saber sword much like Zero's, she hopes to reunite with him...)
= Colonel (Supporting protagonist and former villain; having regrets for what he did, he works alongside his sister to face off against the said new maverick threat.)
= Glitch (The green biker...of whom is in fact, ALIVE! After FAKING his death, with the help of a teleportation device. Having been the one who found Iris and Colonel's remains, he brought them to the said mysterious woman that Iris and Colonel have vague memory of...)
= X (Obviously!)
= Zero (Available and unlocked as a post game reward, after clearing story mode! Being playable OUTSIDE story mode, however.)

The notable 8 mavericks I have in mind: (Their designs, alongside the other villains are to be revealed, once I get to working on the said project) (By elemental specialty)

= Burn Pepperspray {FIRE}
= Flood Hydrant {WATER}
= Ice Teacup {ICE}
= Nausea Minivan {WIND}
= Nuclear Barrel {EXPLOSIVE}
= Stab Rotary {METAL}
= Taser Smartphone {ELECTRIC}
= Toxic Planter {PLANT / SOIL}

Gameplay facts:
= Alternate armors in-game do not affect abilities; they merely act as in-game cosmetics, for gameplay balance reasons. (Also because I would rather focus on other playable characters, rather than alternate in-game armor capabilities.)
= I would still want to make this gameplay an experience that feels similar to "Mega Man X4", but being done with the GameMaker Studio engine, as a learning experience. (As well as showing Capcom an example of a possible spin-off.)
= No armor capsules, for gameplay reasons. (But to make up for it? Adding a boss battle mode in a later version, where you can re-challenge the said ex-mavericks, from "Mega Man X4" Within an in-game digital battle simulator, that is!)

In other news, I was thinking that for a new battle armor for Iris, for her main in-game attire? I was wondering...what should it look like? Feel free to share your thoughts on this page, or my GameJolt page. (I will still keep her beret, color scheme, and hairstyle, of course!)

= A full-body armor, inspired loosely by Zero's armor design.
= Leotard type armor (Not to worry; I wasn't thinking of it being "too sexy", folks. In fact, I was thinking of taking loose inspiration from the "Phantasy Star" series, to help with that, if this were to be chosen.)
= Other / misc. (If you got a better idea.)

First of all, I want to apologize again to  ChrisXros, for accidentally intending the adopts as "fobuns", which are actually a closed species he owns rights to. So I decided to recall the adopts a bit, without getting rid of the artwork; simply being "fox rabbit hybrids" instead, as something inspired by his closed hybrid species.

Secondly, I realize now that I need less time on the PC and being at my house, and more time by starting a creative new independent business at a flea market...hence why I will try to keep most details classified, to try and keep my identity a secret, and avoid hackers. (One that sells recycled and also some straight out custom goods.)

Third, I plan to ALSO see what other countries are like, (using a passport) before deciding to immigrate to one, to be on the safe side. Hence why if I can do that? I can finally get towards a less "toxic" country...after hearing so many positive things about Europe that the United States DOESN'T have. Such as superior health care, for example.

Lastly? I've decided that during these months of this year, I shall try to think of adoptables of these categories.

= October -> Monstrous looking angels (In need of an awesome looking action hero of PURE GOOD!)
= November -> Demon Pigrims (Not only for those in need of a good PURE EVIL villain type? But to represent the statement that too many of the pilgrims were greedy, racist, selfish, and stripped the Native Americans of their birthright, when in fact, the REAL founding fathers and mothers of this country were the Native Americans...because if it wasn't for Native Americans, there WOULD BE NO UNITED STATES! And I myself, am partially Native American. Specifically, Cherokee.)
= December -> ??? (Not yet confirmed. Perhaps some fantasy adoptables for cute domesticated cockatrices?)

Nintendo is a great company in many ways, but is kind of a mixed bag. While they are known for making a lot of great and clever entertainment for good, clean fun, I feel that Nintendo also has it's fair share of problems, when they don't know what they are doing.

And to keep the details strictly nowhere beyond the PG rating, this is a journal entry that is simply sharing my advice to Nintendo, if they see it.

Concern #1: Copyright concerns
The biggest of the concerns is what I'm starting with.

In many ways, copyright violation issues are understandable. But I also feel that Nintendo is in many ways, a LITTLE bit too extreme about it. I mean, a lot of such fan-made content, such as game mods and fangames aren't even FOR PROFIT OR COMMERCIAL USE! Nor are intended as anything dirty or offensive. But still; I believe Nintendo JUST doesn't understand their fans enough, in kindness and due respect.

But because Nintendo isn't listening to their fans enough on possible ideas, I feel that they kinda overreact to some interesting ideas that Nintendo is afraid to try. Such as the following:

= An international release of "Mother 3", under the name "Earthbound 2" (With some censorship that is done for a wider audience)
= A spin-off video game with Bowser as the primary protagonist (I think I understand the problem; Nintendo doesn't know HOW they would do it, in a plot that would make sense...YET! They'd also need to think of a good, clean, silly and family friendly experience, too. So, to the fans; I BELIEVE Nintendo doesn't mind that idea, but I feel that they're just not READY to do it yet, because they don't know HOW to make it into something very special...either that, or they're planning some kind of surprise masterpiece to be made and developed, in the future; knowing Nintendo's lovable sense of creativity!)
= Fangames and mods (Which understandably to the fans when they're not violating the law in their countries, is a concern of "freedom of speech" and "freedom to be creative", when Nintendo is still making lots of money...especially when such things are not even for profit or commercial use! Besides; maybe Nintendo should instead consider HIRING such people to assist in their video game projects! Especially with a lot of great ideas, too!)

But here's the thing; Nintendo has gotten a little bit too stubborn, despite their good intentions. They DON'T understand enough about what really matters in entertainment, despite trying to think of the wider audience. As a result, to avoid being sued by Nintendo, people are forced into making shameful rip-offs of Nintendo's own original media to avoid being sued by them! (This includes "Dogmons"; a short-lived and terrible "dogfighting" themed Pokemon cartoon rip-off from Brazil.)

To Nintendo; maybe you should consider adding more of the "Mario Maker" treatment to your other video games, too. Including the following series or franchises, to give more replay value and such!

= Custom Robo (Fanmade robot and part designs, as well as more arena design options, for a new Custom Robo game? That would be a GREAT way to revive the said game franchise! Even if it means some degree of limiting customization a little bit compared to "Soul Calibur V" just in case, it would bring a positive great deal in fans expressing their creativity and try to be entertaining without trying to offend anyone or violate the law, either! But what better way to make it more fun, than to make it more of a well balanced strategy based experience?)
= F-Zero (I get that there's the Japan-only expansion pack for "F-Zero X" that makes custom racetracks and custom race vehicles possible without modding, but the sad thing? Because the Japanese N64DD and F-Zero X Expansion Pack are so rare and expensive, most people tend to go towards online piracy just to actually ENJOY that experience. Perhaps Nintendo should reconsider, by having that added to update the "F-Zero X" release on Nintendo 64 Online for a more international audience.)
= Super Mario Kart (For custom characters? I feel that Miis are too dull and overrated, with them all looking alike, and with limited outfit options; hence why I actually LIKE the style of avatars of "Nintendo Switch Sports" better, due to being MUCH less ugly, in many folks understandable opinions. Not to mention that there's no custom racetrack maker in it.)
= Super Smash Bros. (I feel that the Mii Fighters are too limited in moveset possibilities, and too limited in customization and colors, too. Same with stages all having limited customization options, appearance-wise. But despite this, "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" is still a step in the right direction.)

Concern #2: Thumbstick drift
In controllers for all consoles, I know it's the 1st party Sega Dreamcast controller's own thumbstick that is IMMUNE to that problem...and companies don't even PAY ATTENTION to such a detail!

I mean, why can't Nintendo notice Sega's great accomplishment that can help not only 3rd party companies in improving game controller designs, but also 1st parties, too?!? (I had that problem a lot, with Nintendo Switch 1st party joycons.)

Concern #3: The fried bluetooth chip issue with the Model 1 Nintendo Switch
The last Model 1 Nintendo Swtich I had used? It mostly works, but it's bluetooth chip messed up the console greatly and made it barely usable with wireless controllers, and even had it's hardware being beyond repair.

As a result, THIS is a perfectly good reason why people are planning to softmod their Nintendo Switch consoles, when people took good care of them, when they suddenly end up beyond repair; it's all due to MAJOR hardware design flaws. Which should hopefully help Nintendo learn what not to do, when designing and releasing the Nintendo Switch 2.

This is why I'm planning to mod my old Model 1 Nintendo Switch into a mini desktop Linux Ubuntu PC for someone who has no computer at all. (Possibly with a recycled plastic shell taken from a broken toaster, to act as the computer box...complete with additional hardware added, as well as the old operating system being overwritten.)

To Nintendo; if any fans let you know about the Nintendo Switch 2 having fried bluetooth chips with them sending them to you for proof? Feel free to work on a cheaper model of the Nintendo Switch 2 that is strictly made as a home console, to avoid the fried bluetooth chip issue, as well as better cooling hardware added, to prevent the console itself from overheating so easily.

I was thinking of making a "Pokemon" themed custom chess set, to be 3D printed. (Once I get a 3D printer, the right software, and practice enough with one...not to mention having a filament maker so I can save money by recycling plastic, too!)

If so, which do you want to see, for a chess theme? (I got a few ideas listed.)

= Aloha / Solgaleo Vs. Lunala
= Galar / Zacian Vs. Zamazenta
= Hoenn / Latios Vs. Latias
= Jonto / Ho-Oh Vs. Lugia
= Kalos / Xerneas Vs. Yvetal
= Kanto / Pikachu Vs. Eevee
= Paldea / Koraidon Vs. Miraidon
= Sinnoh / Dialga Vs. Palkia
= Unova / Reshiram Vs. Zekrom

I learned the hard way, that "free" does not always mean GOOD, in games and software. In this case? I'm talking about RP software that doesn't work right.

So far? Here's a list of what I advise avoiding, among those that are free and have an excellent basic idea, but don't work right. (And WHY...not to force or demand people to change? But to avoid these software choices AT LEAST temporarily, when it comes to private, offline RP with chatbots.)

= Hammer AI (It kept freezing on me, when I tried running it. So I had to uninstall it.

This July? I plan on drawing Summer Romance artwork.

Here's what I have in mind, so far.

= Salso x Spearminta (Married rabbit couple, among characters I own...I never drew the husband of the two...yet! I'll hopefully be able to draw the first pic early during June, so I can get a headstart, for when July comes. Also to share a certain artist on FA a bit of art reference, too.)
= Cidworth x Azyla (Mainly for  RoninHunt0987; involves a male moogle dark knight, and his cute anthro lynx sweetheart...in their said camo-print swimwear, too.)
= Lumber with her boyfriend (Mainly for "Stardustlive5"; involves an anthro chinchilla couple at the sweetheart stage, while in their camo-print swimwear.)

Possibilities, for anyone that's interested: (Examples)
=  Bantro -> It kinda depends. Maybe one of his own reploid gals needs a guy for the sweetheart stage of romance? If so, I can draw one.
=  lulu -> Maybe if she wants? I can draw Lily the Fennec with a mobian boyfriend of her own. (Perhaps being something a bit different yet oddly cute...like a glawackus mobian on the taller side, being like guys such as Vector the Crocodile, and Storm the Albatross...but being about the same age as Lily?)
=  sitinuramjah -> Maybe if she'd like? I could draw some SFW cuteness...perhaps with Zitibon, the troublemaking catgirl bomber being restrained in a straitjacket swimsuit, but despite that, happily cuddling with Kiirobon, within an artwork where they're happily married? Perhaps with Kiirobon having done so to keep his wife out of trouble...something cute & silly, of course! And kept SFW, too!)
=  The_Go1den_Fox -> Justin the Fennekin x Lestari the Jolteon (Perhaps the two having their first kiss, to begin their sweetheart stage, for a cute, sugary artwork...kept strictly SFW, of course.)
=  kaostheory901 -> If he wants me to? I could draw him a new guy dating his catgirl, Vanessa. (I'll send him notes on who he could be, if he's interested...meaning that he'd also own rights to the said guy, too. Because I have an idea that he MIGHT be interested in, if he'd like to hear it.)

Here are some PS2 games that i'm currently going to be keeping my eye out, for. (Among video games, that is.)

If you're wondering if this includes games from the ".hack" framchise? Not quite; WAY too expensive and rare.

But I will leave that franchise as an overall honorable mention, for effort!

Anyways, onto the list on what I have in mind, so far.

= Ape Escape 2
= Ape Escape 3
= MS Saga: A New Dawn
= Phantasy Star Universe (Same for it's expansion, "Ambition of the Illuminus")
= Ratchet: Deadlocked
= Secret Agent Clank
= Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Honorable menions that I already own copies of:

= Capcom Fighting Evolution
= Jak 3
= Mega Man X Collection
= Ratchet & Clank (The original video game)
= Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
= Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
= Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights
= Sly 2: Band of Thieves
= SSX 3
= Steambot Chronicles
= The Simpsons: Road Rage
= Virtua Fighter 4 (Both PS2 versions that were released in North America)

This is my constructive criticism of the VCMI project...by pointing out the pros and cons of the said engine.

Pros:
= Great basic idea
= Plenty of possibility
= Supports clever add-on content, such as new town types, creatures, and the like.

Cons:
= Unstable engine
= Too many mods NOT being compatable with each other
= Too many mods requiring an "expansion pack", just to work

= My rating: 5/10

My response:
I'm sure someone can make an alternative to the VCMI project, by, while limiting features to an extent, making a more stable engine, where all mods are by default, compatible, with a different engine. (One that is NOT prone to game crashing glitches!

If no one tries? Stick with an alternative to "Heroes of Might & Magic III", instead.

I just had the most BRILLIANT idea for Valve!

They should make a new take on the Steam Link; do one that is also a new model of the "Roku" device!

That way, people can not only still be able to stream channels on their TVs, but they're also able to stream Steam to their TV screens! (Complete with universal bluetooth controller support!)

(That is all.)

Here's what I'd imagine, on which characters in the main cast (as well as a few secondary characters; not including alt. universe versions of characters) had their own pokemon companion.

Main cast:
= Homestar Runner -> Lucario
= Pom Pom -> Hitmonlee
= Marzipan -> Ribombee
= Strong Bad -> Zoroark (Hisuian) (I imagine he would also assist the elderly Senor Cardgage, when not helping the MAIN universe version of Strong Bad!)
= Strong Mad -> Machamp
= Strong Sad -> Spiritomb
= The Cheat -> Smeargle (Not as a pet to The Cheat due to the Cheat himself ALREADY being a pet; merely as a buddy that helps him improve on animation and art skills.)
= Coach Z -> Garbodor (Perhaps a friendly one that tries to keep Coach Z out of trouble, and understanding that he means well...also perhaps as a friend to help Coach Z with his rapping talent, too.)
= Bubs -> Melmetal (Perhaps Bubs could have discovered him since he was a meltan RIGHT outside his concession stand, when he was eating leftover scrap metal that Bubs was going to bring to a recycling center...only to have him become his assistant that he bonded with, as a buddy!)
= The King of Town -> Guzzlord (Why would I imagine one of this species of legendary pokemon being the King of Town's OWN pokemon?!? Well...probably it's big appetite!)
= The Poopsmith -> ??? (Maybe some kind of fly pokemon that hasn't been officially introduced, yet? Since a lot of such bugs in real life are known for eating "whatsit". Or perhaps some kind of plant pokemon. Who knows?)
= Homsar -> Pecharunt (Among characters that I KNOW are in the main cast? I can EASILY see Homsar being one with a legendary pokemon....and for some reason? I'd imagine Homsar would have the silliest one, yet!)

Supporting characters: (In alphabetical order)
= Crack Stuntman -> Pangoro
= Marshie -> Ninjask & Shedinja
= Mr. Bland -> ???
= Senor Having A Little Trouble -> ???
= The Announcer -> Mr. Rime
= That Little Chef Guy -> Snorlax (With Snorlax having a big appetite? I can imagine one that would be a good culinary arts assistant, to That Little Chef Guy!)
= The Blacksmith -> Heatmor (Fire AND steel type? That sounds like something The Blacksmith would have; even if legendary!)
= The Goblin -> Hoopa
= The Jibblies Painting -> Darkrai & Cresselia
= The Grape Faerie -> Vespiquen or Beedrill (Probably just being his pet giant bee in an alpha pokemon form.)
= The Knight -> Armarouge & Ceruledge (I imagine BOTH of these particular fire type pokemon being partnered up with The Knight, for obvious "knight" based reasons.)
= The Trumpet Guy -> Wigglytuff (I couldn't think of a more fitting pokemon to be paired with this guy, actually. XD)

I have an announcement, since the power came back on.

I'm finally planning on drawing specially made adoptable clones of my anthro gal, Kaulana! (Can be make or female.)

With each of them having their own personalities and quirks? I have some rules on these. (Even though free.)

= #1: Once an agreement is made, a copyright share deal is agreed upon; I get MOST of the copyright of the said character, (and I also decide what's canon and what's not) but the other copyright owner has rights to draw art of, commission art if, or use for nonprofit use
= #2: No one is to use ANY of such characters for anything hateful, illegal, abusive, or in ANY ways ILLEGAL purposes. (Any violator CAN lose shared copyright of the said character.)
= #3: Only one per user.
= #4: Wanna have one made? If so, just ask! (No promises if I make the suggested character l, however.)

And that's all I have to say about this deal, as far as this journal entry goes!

Ref pic of the said gal I own rights to: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/31623827/

I will admit; while those games have an overall GREAT basic idea? I'll point out what works, and what doesn't...so the creators of that franchise can do MUCH better.

I'll show examples of what DOES work for the overall franchise, from what DOESN'T. (In my opinion.)

Being a social game and/or idle clicker: DOESN'T WORK SO WELL
Any of those type of games are ULTIMATELY just greedily made garbage; enough said, there.

Especially when it makes people WAIT so long for gameplay, or encourages them to spend even MORE money, to play it.

Being available for iOS & Android OS: DOESN'T WORK SO WELL
Honestly? I feel that not only are the rules on game releases for iOS & Android OS super strict? It's gotten to the point where in many cases, they're finding excuses to threaten our rights to be creative. And here's also how I see those operating systems, for mobile devices.

iOS? It's stable, but WAY overpriced, and has limited capabilities, for what you can do with it...without softmodding help, that is.

Android OS? There's a lot you can TECHNICALLY do with it, but it's operating system is FAR more unstable, compared to most operating systems...even to the point where FAR more limited data and usage actually WORKS for emulated releases of such video games.

If the creators must release a video game from this platform onto a mobile device OS? Make it Tizen OS exclusive; that way, Koei Tecmo could have a site where people can simply download it onto their phones and/or tablets, when they already purchased the game, legally! (And no; once again? Social games and idle clickers are NOT a good idea...leave those garbage games for iOS & Android OS, for all I care.)

Being online only: DOESN'T WORK SO WELL
"My Monster Rancher", as well as games like "Monster Farm Online", being online only? They never work well for the franchise. Especially with a franchise that is not doing so well with the wider audience, for the video game industry.

Exploring various places just to get resources: WORKS WELL
Honestly? If that's done as an optional way to get certain monsters that you otherwise can't get, without certain disks? That would be a great idea to expand on replay value!

Perhaps these special monster subraces that require certain disks to unlock them? Have them be the rarest ones!

Generating monsters from optical disks: WORKS WELL
The only downside of the older games being re-released? Not being able to have the option to generate monsters from various optical disks...which would be a nice optional feature, really.

Besides; I feel that using text to generate monsters, (like most of the portable handheld game adaptations) as well as the use of optical disks...using a USB optical disk reader? THAT would make it more interesting.

Besides; if someone is unable to actually GET the actual optical disk, due to financial problems? Instead, give the player the option to go on an optional subquest, just to get it.

That weird anime from my childhood: WORKS WELL
Honestly? The farting attack removed outside Japan due to a bunch of karens in the United States that take entertainment too seriously, and making EXCUSES to threaten people's rights to be creative? Unfortunately, that's understandable.

The anime itself IS weird in many ways, but also quite hilarious in so many cases! (Heck, at least with it's ups and downs, it can easily be considered on the "so bad it's good" category, for the anime industry...being better than a LOT of criminally overrated anime, out there. Like "Code Geass", which SUCKS, and is just an excuse for the writers to be all "emo".)

The overall combat system: DOESN'T WORK SO WELL
The real reason why I stopped playing those games; the combat system is absolutely ABYSMAL; making "Street Fighter 1", "Shaq Fu", "Ballz 3D", and even the ORIGINAL "Dynasty Warriors" video game (a traditional 3D fighting game) suddenly look GOOD!

And no; I am NOT joking...the combat system is just a pain and a massive headache to deal with...it's tricky, but not fun!

If Koei Tecmo wants to rake in more money on this franchise? They should instead, go on a turn based JRPG battle system, that's strictly turn based battle based...that way, players can be SMARTER when it comes to battle, instead of HARDER!

Video game in the franchise being released digitally: WORKS WELL
And honestly? With how the franchise isn't NEARLY as successful as it used to be? That's fair.

And let's face it; when it comes to video games being re-released for a more international audience? Promoting legal digital copies over legal physical copies for sale is a good way to go. (For all I care? Physical copies are usually best for consoles, as well as of course, being nonprofit backup copies of games for computer platforms.)

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And now? Here's a list of ideas for the franchise that WOULD work well!

Expanded customization of monsters
With the idea of color customization for monster-kind? That would be a smart move.

Gender differences
For some monsters that are PHYSICALLY genderless? Their genders would simply be identified by nature.

As for certain monsters, like pixie, golem, durahan, and the like? Body figures and basic body shape would show the gender difference, as a clever idea.

And to make it more interesting? All monster races would be more gender neutral; that way, there are male and female variants of ALL monsters; even with different subraces.

Kept clean
A little suggestive is fine, but keep it clean and nowhere beyond the PG rating, just in case.

For example; if you're still a little concerned about modesty? Handle it in a more creative way; make it so the monsters that can be created (ALL of them) have barbie doll nudity as an advantage...that way, wou can get way with MUCH more, while still having a clever use for PROPER boudnaries!

And...that's basically it, for making LATER games in the more interesting!

Here are my personal thoughts about various villains from the "SMG4" continuity. (As well as former villains.)

WARNING, THOUGH; THIS LIST CONTAINS SPOILERS!

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SMG3
Pure evil? Not quite. EXTREMELY EVIL? He certainly was!

Originally? He was a jerk you'd see, now and then. In later episodes, during the "SMG3" story arc? He ended up being a control freak and a manipulative tyrant, trying to take over SMG4's YouTube channel!

While he ended up not being NEARLY as evil later on, (being more of a harsh and often SADISTIC anti-hero) he proves not to be COMPLETELY evil, but there's still a bit of villainy in him, now and then! (In fact? He prefers the crueler method, rather than murder; to make people's lives LIVING MESSES! And THAT is quite menacing and harsh!)

Deep down, he DOES end up having respect for the main SMG4 Crew, since...even considering SMG4 a friend, at times!

Francis
The one major villain that is DEFINITELY a force of pure evil! Clearly sane and manipulative, he's the reason why Desti ended up dying...poor Meggy!

Fortunately, he's dead and didn't get away with the murder!

Waluigi
Pure evil? Not really. An antagonist who had questionable methods, and even some degree of regret? YES.

Lawyer Kong
Pure evil? I'm not for certain. VERY evil? YES! At least when he was a corrupt, manipulative, LEGALIST lawyer under the nickname, "Lawyer Kong"! (Techincally was under the "lawful evil" category...but was a bigger nuisance than MOST villains! If not PURE evil, was INHERENTLY and otherwise EXTREMELY EVIL!)

And with him losing his job as a lawyer? He quit, went back to his old name as "Funky Kong", and became a salesman, even for firearms, instead...which honestly? That works MUCH better for him!

Mr. Puzzles
It's REALLY hard to tell with this guy, since he has yet to be given more character building.

Very evil? Definitely. But regardless, given an understandable backstory on why.

Based on the movie? Imagine where during your childhood, you had NO ONE...no friends, and your family basically could care less. And for that? You found inspiration to help you grow up. That's what happened to Mr. Puzzles, as a child.

But later on, wanting to make a good TV show with good ratings over the years, he was never able to. And with his career likely failing, he felt UGLY...thus, replacing his old HUMAN head with an old TV; making him NOT fully human anymore! And going so far into an INSANE obsession of trying to make a GREAT TV show!

But what made him suddenly take it too far? Well...he probably ended up CRIMINALLY INSANE. (But if I was there with the SMG4 crew? I could have at least TRIED To reason with him, before having everyone fight...showing SOME degree of respect, while explaining that he simply could have HIRED some people that were willing to TRY to act...I guess he wasn't very bright and didn't have enough common sense, there!)

Whether he's pure evil or not? THAT remains a mystery, for now.

Peach (SMG4 Version)
She used to be a fairly nice lady, with her questionable side to her now and then...until she ended up going INSANE; even BEING a fanatical dictator, during the "Anime Arc"!

But later on? She transformed into some disturbing abomination as a side effect of going COMPLETELY INSANE, from being trapped and alone, with little to NOTHING to do...as well as her home being destroyed!

She PROBABLY ended up a monster of PURE EVIL that is also COMPLETELY INSANE.

Niles
A villain with the SECOND most understandable motives in the series...not completely evil, but was insane and VERY evil.

Imagine where, you couldn't be cured after you got created...and so, you had to find some degree of a last resort treatment of going on a rampage, until you can FIND a cure, or have someone END your life.

With what happened with him? I feel a bit sorry for him, but I certainly don't approve of his methods, either.

However, sometimes the only way to save someone is death itself...and you know what? Fair point.

But at least he isn't NEARLY as evil as Francis...or Funky Kong, back when he was "Lawyer Kong", either!

One Shot Wren
Honestly? I wouldn't say PURE EVIL...was he VERY evil and OBVIOUSLY (but not fully) INSANE? YES!

But among all the villains, HIS methods were the ULTIMATELY most understandable...imagine where, you were a NICE person famous for your talent, but deep down, all you wanted to be was ACCEPTED...and to have acceptance as a person, within reality. But since too many people in Inktopolis rejected him ALL because of a silly sport? This leaves him alone with NO ONE.

And while he is aware that life revolves around no one, he felt that he would await a worthy rival to give him purpose...even if it meant someone to KILL him...and put an end to his misery.

In the end, he found acceptance in life and likely some regret for his actions, within death...thanking Meggy for being a worthy rival in the end.

But hey; sometimes the best way to save someone from falling COMPLETELY to corruption? Death itself...reminding us that a life without proper purpose, having no one, and feeling dull and otherwise COMPLETELY uninteresting? THAT is a fate even WORSE than death itself! And THAT could have made One Shot Wren end up COMPLETELY evil!

Perhaps it was death itself that gave One-Shot Wren peace...and you know what? Fair point.

Based on the N64 expansion romhack of the original "Super Smash Bros.", called "Smash Remix"? Here's what I want to see for newcomers. (One per franchise...also based on video games for the N64 that I actually RECOMMEND!)

= Arle Nadja ("Puyo Puyo" franchise) {Hey; "Puyo Puyo" is a great & silly series of puzzle games, so...why not? Maybe have her with some tricky special "smash" moves that involve summoning puyos to stun the opponents!}
= Damien (Snowboard Kids 2) {The silly main antagonist and "Looney Tunes" type bad guy from "Snowboard Kids 2" as a playable fighter? I don't see why not; it should be interesting, for the mod's developers to get creative on new moves MADE for him...just like what Nintendo did for Pit, in his appearance within "Super Smash Bros. Brawl"!}
= Doom Slayer / Doomguy (Doom 64) {Hey; the N64 DID have a good spin-off of the "Doom" series that got released on the N64, known as "Doom 64"!}
= James Bond (007: Goldeneye)
= Joanna Dark (Perfect Dark)
= Joker (Fighter's Destiny) {The most powerful fighter among bosses and a secret unlockable character...in "Smash Remix"?!? THAT would work! Especially with him having an awesome fighter stage theme of his own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG5ejJU_Y5E)
= Pommy (Bomberman 64: The Second Attack) {A supporting NON-PLAYABLE character within the game HE ORIGINATED FROM, as a playable fighter WITHIN a modded version of an N64 game, that's able to set up a bomb to damage his foes for THIS game? Heck, why not? Pyra / Mythra made it into "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" as a playable fighter, instead of Rex, of whom is actually the LEAD HERO of "Xenoblade 2"! And the choice was MUCH less obvious, too!}
= Saki (Sin And Punishment)
= Spider-Man (Spider-Man)
= Suzaku (Flying Dragon / Hiryū no Ken) {A villain from an underrated SO BAD IT'S GOOD fighting game that's a mix between a fighting game and RPG...as a playable fighter? That would be an AWESOME idea!}

If you got any other interesting ideas, feel free to mention them in the comments!

Alright, it sounds sudden, but let me EXPLAIN first.


FACT #1: The problem with Disney trying to "reboot" Indiana Jones
First of all, I'm thinking that since Harrison Ford is TRYING to prevent anyone from doing an "Indiana Jones" reboot? Maybe Disney should instead, make a NEW character that is a successor of Indiana Jones. And so, I came up with an interesting idea...why doesn't Disney instead, try to come up with a new character?

And so, I came up with an idea; a jawa who is not only a jedi who got training in another galaxy next to the notable one that "Star Wars" notably takes place in, but also being one of the FEW jawas to get kleptomania...unlike his parents, he never had it from the START! Making him different from most! (AND he's a space archaeologist!)

FACT #2: It could be an interesting message against racism.
Disney wants to try to come up with an anti-racism message, right? If so, they should do one RIGHT...do one that doesn't come off as hateful, insulting, or EVEN misleading. And when it comes to people? There are ALWAYS those who give "their kind" a bad name...but when it comes to people of different races? I'm sure there's plenty of friendly folks out there, that ARE of some races.

For example; the Galactic Empire are basically space nazis, right? If so, the First Order (what REMAINS of the Galactic Empire) COULD have some degree of racism towards jawas simply over the stereotype of them being "dirty thieves", when that's not ENTIRELY true...and most people unaware that kleptomania is a VIRUS...hence why our protagonist meets up with a strong female medical researcher that is also secretly an informant for The Resistance...trying to CURE people, especially jawas, of the disease known as kleptomania! (Of which would be really nice, too!)

Besides; to help come off NOT as insulting or hateful? Perhaps as a running gag, for the lead hero, when he is insulted by a racial slur? He could use a mind trick on the said bully, to make them look ridiculous and leave them confused AFTER they snap out of hypnosis, (while keeping them out of harm's way) in attempt make them THINK about the subject of racism...which would be REALLY funny and fairly lighthearted, to be honest!

Fact #3: The premise of the story in mind!
The entire basic idea for this series? It's about HOW a mere jawa ends up the greatest archaeologist in the galaxy! (And how he EARNS a respectable reputation, imperfections and all, as an overall individual!

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You know what? I might do this as a fanfic series!

I'm thinking of doing a silly sprite comic series...specifically, being a fanmade prequel to "Mega Man X1", which made it's original release on the SNES!

In this sillier take on a comic, (being quite funny in many cases) I intend to bring more depth to character building, within the "mavericks" of "Mega Man X1"....even focusing on BEFORE they went "maverick"...with plenty of silliness, to go with it.

P.S.; characters from the classic series WILL appear in it! (No spoilers, from here.)

Honestly? With Disney going downhill, I think it's properties should be bought out by one of these companies, once it's ABOUT to go bankrupt:

= Dreamworks (Better reputation AND much less controversial, in recent years! Not to mention having better writing in their movies, these days! If they did? Maybe Dreamworks could do a crossover between the "Trolls" and "Winnie the Pooh"! Not to be released in China, to avoid giving them the WRONG idea about Americans...especially since Xi Jinping is never IN such stories, or even EXISTS in those universes!)
= Sony (Hey; they own their share of copyright of Spider-Man...why shouldn't they buy out ALL of Disney's properties, if Disney gets THAT bad? If they do? They can have have a CLEVER "Marvel" reboot, where CAPTAIN QUARK is the first avenger! XD)
= Square Enix (If Square Enix owned Disney? Then perhaps "Final Fantasy XX" could be a reboot of Disney's "The Black Cauldron"...but being BETTER WRITTEN, and within a more interesting world! With the Horned King still being the main villain, of course!)

P.S.; if you're reading this, Capcom? PLEASE make "Star Gladiator III" happen, sooner or later...we REALLY need it, in these times! (If you must add any of Disney's own characters as guest stars? I advise characters that are original to "Star Wars Visions"!)

PaladinD-Boy (formerly MaverickHunterDBoy) has a great idea for all of you.

It’s not a commission, per se (some commission prices might be just a tad over his budget), and not so much a request than it is a suggestion (so don’t feel too guilty of turning it down).

In fact, this is more to give artists out there a challenge that can really shatter any art blocks you might have.

If you prefer, you could think of this idea as a super-condensed version of the “100 Themes Challenge” in other art sites.

So... here’s the idea:

An anime-styled art of ten suntanned human girls, all nude (Barbie doll nudity, of course), all with their eyes closed, on each other’s shoulders, and arms spread for balance.

An example of what we mean:

Link to Wrytergirl’s Florafawns Grand Balancing Act to be an example: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12793902/

For an example of a Barbie-doll nude human: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/27802824/

So, the scene is an open field at night, Milky Way arm in the sky (feel free to simplify things if you need to). Girl 1 (black hair) is on a unicycle; Girl 2 (brown hair) on Girl 1’s shoulders; Girl 3 (violet hair) on Girl 2’s shoulders; Girl 4 (indigo hair) on Girl 3’s shoulders; Girl 5 (blue hair) on Girl 4’s shoulders; Girl 6 (mint green hair) on Girl 5’s shoulders; Girl 7 (golden blonde hair) on Girl 6's shoulders; Girl 8 (orange-tan hair) on Girl 7’s shoulders; Girl 9 (red hair) on Girl 8’s shoulders; and finally Girl 10 (cotton candy pink hair) on Girl 9’s shoulders. All the girls are suntanned, naked (again, Barbie doll nudity—no naughty bits), their eyes closed, and their arms spread for balance. The arms spread for balance is an important part. (PaladinD-Boy says “I know that sounds anal-retentive, but that’s how I like my balancing acts, and that’s how I do them if/when I draw them myself.”)

Listed above is the default version. For “Variation A”, Girl 10 (the cotton candy pink haired girl at the top of the totem pole) also has freckles on her cheeks and breasts. “Variation B” has Girl 10 freckled, and all the girls singing a cute and upbeat song. “Variation C” just has the girls singing their cute song (minus the freckles for Girl 10).

Sailor Moon anime art style is preferred, but any bishoujo anime art style will work too. You can also do your own art style if you don’t feel confident/comfortable with the aforementioned art styles.

It’s understandable if you don’t want to (for instance, you only do commissioned art), so don’t feel guilty if you have to turn it down. If anything, this is meant to be a suggestion for those who want an extra challenge and/or something to REALLY shatter that artist’s block. (As stated earlier, if you want, you can think of it as a super-condensed version of the 100-Theme Challenge).

But suppose you aren’t able to do (only doing commissioned work, not sure of your own skill, etc.), yet you yourself would love to see this idea come to life. Well, then, just signal boost this journal to invite others to try it!

That being said—you wanna take the challenge?!