I couldn't decide, so I left a poll for everyone to vote on..

https://take.supersurvey.com/poll50.....3x9cd1421c-154

For some new anthro characters? I have these to draw, for characters to share with  RoninHunt0987 and  The_Go1den_Fox, sooner or later. (After the batch of adoptables, at least.)

= Anthro; kitsune type guy. Future husband for Osana The Shark.
= Anthro; mimiga gal. Has similarities to Gadget Hackwrench from the "Chip & Dale" franchise...and might be bio-organic. ("Cave Story" based anthro)
= Anthro; "Monster Rancher" based...a sexy "tiger" gal.
= Anthro; wolf gal. Has a design inspired by the "Okami" franchise.

For adoptables? I was thinking...maybe I should design some "Final Fantasy" summon adoptables!

That way, it could also be more interesting. (Starting off with ifreeta / female ifrit adopts; that way, if Ronin wants, he could get one for free, as the sweetheart of Jaxson the Fox!)

When it comes to "Fraymakers"? It has a great basic idea, but...here's what I think it should have, as far as mechanics, go.

= Items (Consumables & throwables, at least. That way, it would make the use of 2D game sprites easier.)
= Custom bossfight design support
= Having the "Fraytools" built INTO the game, itself. (Complete with the official plugins!)

And...that's basically it; I don't know what else to suggest, really.

Um...if any of you folks are reading this? I did have a funny idea for making a free, original RPG.

The setting takes place in a digital world...of a cancelled visual novel...particularly, a cyberpunk fantasy dating sim. (A SFW one, of course.)

In a good, clean, PG rated experience with satire, at least 4 heroes (major NPCs that gained minds of their own) are to unite and overthrow an under-developed, stereotypical world, with a corrupt social game company's OWN CEO as the mastermind behind it all...

Unlike the adult oriented "Doki Doki Literature Club", I want to aim for a clean experience, with the plot, dialogue, and overall suggestiveness NOWHERE beyond the PG rating...and I had an engine in mind, to try and make it. (No promises on it becoming a masterpiece, though.)

https://rpg.hamsterrepublic.com/ohrrpgce/Main_Page

For identity protection reasons, I won't give all the details on what place I visited, tonight. But...I will give some info.

I was at a small town, where the best restaurant in town is this humble, independent pizzeria...and it knows how to serve some great New York style pizza!

And while it was a buffet night, (it has buffet night on mondays) I also noticed that it had a new video arcade room, thanks to the new owners of the business.

The said video arcade had a few machines. Notably being the following.

= California Speed (2 player racing set-up)
= Johnny Nero: Action Hero (An obscure rail shooter game.)
= Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (That INSTANTLY got my attention, right there! The only downside? The left joystick was the only thing that was broken, and thus, needed to be fixed. Other than that, it worked GREAT!)
= *A cocktail style multicade type arcade machine; containing a bunch of old retro video games*
= *An air hockey table*=
= *A skeeball machine; used not as a prize game, but just for the replay value.*

And that's it, other than 1 or 2 prize games...a good start, however.

If I ever make some new, good arcade video games? I'll definitely donate arcade machines of them (set up by myself) for them to have, for their business. (And in return? Myself getting notice, for the indie game I built, using Godot!)

That is all I have to say, for now.

Um...I have a question to ask.

With my beach modeling art on hold for the year, (further beach modeling art will wait until 2024) I decided to do something for Halloween season, for the next upcoming batch...with a total of 6 options to choose from. (One per user.)

MORE ADOPTABLES!

What do you folks wanna see for a batch of adoptables, if you had to choose one? (I have some ideas listed.)

= Digimon anthros; gazimons
= Disgaea based; prinnies (For all of you fellow "Disgaea" fans out there!)
= "Pac-Man" themed adoptables; ghost anthros
= Pokemon anthros; mimikyus
= "Yo-Kai watch" adoptables; nekomatas (Non-anthro, but still cute.)

I had one craft idea, based on a "Black Panther" toy claw I bought at a thrift store, for about 2 US dollars or less...

With it? It just gave me a smart idea...a custom duel disk, for the "Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel" TCG! (Themed after the Black Panther, of course!)

As much as I love the idea of 3D printing? I don't know which one on strictly free 3D printing websites, such as "Thingiverse", have any 3D printing files that are straight out done RIGHT...to properly HOLD the cards, for a custom duel disk.

And for that? I might consider buying a broken toy duel disk, for cheap...if you got one for parts? I might buy it. (I don't wanna spend more than 20 US dollars, though, for budget reasons.)

For all of you "Death Battle" fans? Here's what I wanna see, for some death battles...

Lester the Unlikely (Lester the Unlikely) Vs. Steve Urkel (Family Matters)
A LITERAL, comical nerd fight...TO THE DEATH DEATH! Which of these fictional nerds will have the upper hand?!?

Bubsy (Bubsy) Vs. Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
An epic LITERAL cat-fight! Which of these two cartoon cats have the upper hand?!?

Shaquille O Neal (Shaq Fu) Vs. The Jester (Ballz 3D)
FIghting game rejects from the 90s! Which of them is the mightiest?!?

Captain Novolin Vs. Awesome Possum
The terrible edutainment protagonists of the 90s; one from an SNES / Super Famicom exclusive video game, and the other from a Sega Genesis / Mega Drive exclusive video game! Which of these terrible video game characters is the more powerful?!?

This is an exaggeration of how America's gone downhill, at this rate. (Details kept STRICTLY PG rated on this! Also meant to be silly, but make a point.)

If any of these video games happen, and become real? I wouldn't be surprised, at this rate. (WARNING: None of these games are real...at least not yet. But who knows? I'd crack up, if they DO become real; canon or not!)

= American Stereotype Simulator (Adult Swim's NEWEST video game...an appropriate truth that reflects that in the United States, stereotypes are far more REALITY than they are, FICTION! If you TRY to be unique and different, and refuse to stay true to your stereotype, YOU LOSE THE GAME, in this new take on a "slice of life" themed roguelike!)
= Batman: The All-New Mobile Game (After losing everything, and after the death of the ENTIRE Wayne Family..and after doing his time in prison, Rupert Murdoch becomes...THE NEXT BATMAN! This game being exclusive for mobile devices.)
= Call of Duty: American Evil (Regardless of race or gender, you're a traitor to your country, who swore to become Hitler's successor and conquer the United States, as well as the rest of the world. Go and murder the people of a foreign land and show how EVIL and MIGHTY Americans can TRULY be!)
= Farmville 3: Spend More Money! (Zynga's greed on social games reaches a new height, just for gameplay features!)
= Gran Theft Auto: Donald Trump's Story (Donald Trump's rise to political power all began with him being secretly a mafia boss...while often using SEVERAL fake identities to get away with felonies, such as tax fraud, and frame INNOCENT PEOPLE for the crimes HE actually committed!)
= Marvel Vs. Mortal Kombat (The MCU continues within the SAME continuity as the "Mortal Kombat" reboot!)
= Star Trek: Mary Sue Chronicles (Mary Sue gets her own video game...developed as a licensed video game EXCLUSIVELY for Steam! AND she becomes canon!)
= The Elder Scrolls VI: Game of Thrones Is Back!

As of the moments, I got good news and bad news.

The bad news? With my old broken Nintendo Switch, where the irreplaceable bluetooth chip is beyond repair? I couldn't get much in for store credit, when I traded it in anywhere. (With myself getting LESS than 100 US dollars...which I feel just isn't enough.)

The good news? I plan to recycle my older, partially broken Nintendo Switch that still MOSTLY works...for offline homebrew! (Something I don't talk about on certain sites, such as YouTube, for site rule reasons.)

Don't get me wrong; I OPENLY respect Nintendo; especially for inspiring gamers and game developers, alike! But this is just for good, clean, offline fun. (Granted? This would be illegal if it was in Japan. But I'm in the United States, so...technically? It's kind of in the gray area...but I'm sticking STRICTLY with the legal methods, in the United States! And besides; this is about encouraging a game console to be RECYCLED. Besides; if I want online play and non-modded content? I'll stick with my current main device...my OLED Nintendo Switch!)

Here are examples of games I might try to find mods, for. (Based on video games I already have physical copies, of!)

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Perhaps with some additional maps and playable characters? Because THAT would be fun!

Kirby Star Allies
I'd actually like to see some interesting custom content, for this game!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
New racetracks, cars, and racers? Sounds like fun!

Skylanders: Imaginators
Perhaps I should try at some custom models and such...so I can add non-"imaginator" based custom skylanders, such as Strong Bad, from the "Homestar Runner" franchise? (Of whom I would add as a specialist of the UNDEAD element!)

Sonic Mania
If it means being able to find modding methods, where I can add playable characters, stages, and bossfights, WITHOUT replacing any content?!? DEFINITELY!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
OMIGOSH...someone online designed Shaggy as a playable fighter for custom modded "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" content! XD

But...I'm sure there's more to custom mod content besides fighters...such as alternate attires, stages, soundtrack, bosses, and assist characters!

Additional games I'd like to see custom content, for: (Among games I own legally commercial physical copies, of!)
= A Hat In Time
= Bravely Default II
= Crystal Crisis
= Mega Man 11
= Monster Hunter Generations: Ultimate
= Monster Hunter Rise
= Rayman Legends
= Samurai Shodown (2019 video game)
= Sonic Forces
= Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
= *Various older versions of "Pokemon" other than the "Scarlet" & "Violet" versions*

On the side: Nintendo Switch video games I plan to buy physical copies of, sooner or later:
= Mega Man Battle Network Collection
= Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Unless any of you got a better idea, which character should I draw, next, for the Beach Modeling 2023 artwork? (Among characters from video games, at least!)

FACT: For some artwork? I can draw out mature rated versions of them, but NOT DIRTY STUFF; this isn't one of those questionable "YOU KNOW WHAT" situations to be involved. (And characters would have to be drawn as adults, if a mature rated version is to be involved. Otherwise, t eh artwork is trictly under the SFW category!)

Here are some strong possibilities. (Based on video games I've been playing, or games I plan on playing. Or silly cartoons I've been watching.)

= Nuru (Starbound)
= Paimon (Genshin Impact)
= Roll ("Mega Man" franchise)
= Tari (SMG4)
= Other / Misc. {If you got a better diea, that is.}

For the next fanfic story I had in mind? I had a hilarious idea.

The theme: Ask Iono! (The Gym Leader from "Pokemon"!)

To ask a question, here are the rules.

= #1: Only one question per user.
= #2: Keep your response NOWHERE beyond the PG rating. (TRY to keep it clean; even if a bit suggestive, as well.)
= #3: No promises if your question does NOT get answered.

Anyways, feel free to send a question to this journal entry.

Since I found out that Fighter Maker 2nd is now freeware? I did have a good idea for a project in mind. (A freeware, nonprofit fighting game, an ORIGNIAL project, designed as a learning experience, to help better understand how to use Fighter Maker 2nd.)

The story's basic idea:

For this project? I have decided that it's setting is going to be LOOSELY inspired by franchises that take place in fictional MMOs, such as "T.O.M.E.: Terrain Of Magical Expertise", "Sword Art Online", and ".hack".

However, there is a twist...it's also a game that takes place in a sillier fantasy / sci-fi based world, where humans are NOT the only living common race of people living on Earth! (As there are others.)

The plot twist is this; while no one is TECHNICALLY in danger and is kept TECHNICALLY alive and safe, they're still trapped in a virtual reality MMO that got hacked by a terrorist syndicate's cyber attack...and now they gotta figure out WHICH ONES are in league with the said unknown syndicate...WHY they're even doing this...and most importantly, to BREAK FREE OF THE VIRTUAL WORLD THAT GOT HACKED AND CORRUPTED! (And to do that? They gotta reset it, so it's data can be fixed and restored...but that's gonna be tricky, since they gotta figure out HOW...especially since the staff have been wrongfully murdered.)

(I will promise a good, silly story.)

The roster:
For the first full release of the game? I intend to include AT LEAST 12 original characters made for it...with them to be revealed, as a nice surprise.

After that? I'm willing to look out for certain collaborators who would like to join in, after that. (To offer them to have at least 1 of their ORIGINAL characters, not fanmade, to be added as a playable fighter, for updated versions. Especially since this isn't a fangame.)

For each collaborator adding a fighter to the roster? Only 1 entry per collaborator.

The maximum amount of fighters allowed, within development: 40! (I don't want to try to overdo it, because I would like to try and move onto a new video game project, after that.)

The gameplay
For the gameplay? I want it to be fairly simplified; much like "Street Fighter II", but with some degree of strategy added to it...and with strengths come weaknesses, as well.

Much like "Pocket Rumble", I want to try to make unleashing certain super-moves much easier to do, without any hand movements for things, like thumbsticks, joysticks, or d-pads, just to execute, so even casual gamers can understand it, better. (Or if nothing else, make it optional, for the "Automatic" control scheme. "Manual" is for those who would prefer to use special moves the old fashioned way.)

But to help make the game a bit more wild, even though being a simplified strategy-based fighter, with a limit to how much can be done, with combos? ASSIST CHARACTERS. (Non-specific beings that are weaker than the playable fighters, but fight alongside the said fighter until knocked out! Being useful as in-game cannon-fodder.)

Development:
For the character sprites and backgrounds? I'll design them. (No promises on what I'll do with in-game stages to design, as far as any suggestions go. But to be honest? I want to at least TRY to make it look good, among arcade-style fighting games.)

When it comes to the soundtrack? I'm mainly looking for good techno-rock soundtrack, to add to it. (Most of it being public domain, and free to use for commercial use; AS LONG as you don't claim the original as your own. The rest? Being under a "creative commons" copyright, where anyone is simply free to download and use such music, for non-profit, non-hateful, and non-commercial use. (To encourage good, clean fun; something that tries to be entertaining, WITHOUT trying to offend anyone. Also keeping the plot and dialogue STRICTLY PG rated!)

Suggestions (as long as it's with good, clean intentions, as something that tries to be entertaining, WITHOUT trying to offend anyone) are openly welcome, but no promises if suggestions are used for the game's development.

The places I have in mind, for releasing the game:
Once I make the first prototype version of the game? Here's where I'll try to release it, alongside future versions.

https://itch.io/
https://gamejolt.com/

Um...is it me, or do I notice people drawing rabbit gals a lot...even though it's already past Easter?

Regardless, if that's the case, perhaps I should draw a batch of anthro rabbit gal adoptables, on the side!

My response to Naughty Dog & Sony, in due respect.

If you don't wanna bother making another sequel in the "Sly" series, then why don't you folks sell the rights to that franchise to Nintendo? (I'm sure with some modifications to the games with new versions, I'm sure Nintendo would love to continue the franchise FOR you guys! Complete with a new game that has Mario as a major character in it, too!)

After all; you DID cancel your "Sly Cooper" movie, too! (And the fact that you'd rather develop games and such, for the "Infamous" franchise, anyway.)

Alright...from what I hear? Nintendo will soon stop supporting online services for the Wii-U and Nintendo 3DS.

As a result? I might do a softmod on my Nintendo 2DS XL, soon; that way, I can not only enjoy great homebrew titles on it, I'll also run romhacks of games I own for it, too!

Examples 3DS games that could use mods: (Other than any "Pokemon" romhack that includes ALL official pokemon!)

= Fire Emblem (series)
= Kid Icarus: Uprising
= Mario Kart 7
= Metroid: Samus Returns
= Project X Zone (series)
= Sonic Generations (3DS game)
= Sonic Lost World (3DS version)
= Star Fox 64 3D
= Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
= Super Smash Bros. 4 (3DS version)
= Tekken 3D: Prime Edition
= Yo-Kai Watch 3

Just waking up; not much, here.

Based on "Yu-GI-Oh! Rush Duel", which character would you like to see as a monster card for the game, if any? (Based on your thoughts and what-not.)

When it comes to the OLD "Yu-Gi-Oh!" TCG? I decided to ditch it.

When it comes to the NEW one, that is "Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel"? THAT I heard is better balanced...AND with the cards being more simplified to help with that, too! (Because, let's face it; with how complicated & imbalanced the original game got? It just took the fun out of my childhood nostalgia by NOT being "casual player friendly"!)

And once the new Rush Duel card game comes to North America? I'll even celebrate it's release by making my own, custom made rush duel disk, to celebrate the release of the new TCG!

And if Konami ever decides to DITCH the OLD TCG for the new one that came in Japan and South Korea? THAT would be a SOLID call!

Here's why I'm not bothering with "Temtem". (Not to be hateful or judgemental in anyone's taste in video games, of course.)

#1: Too bland for a "Pokemon" clone
Maybe if it was something that had more to it, than just some pokemon clone, like something that contained custom fusions or custom mutations? I'd spend my money on a copy. Even to the point where I'd only be willing to try it, if it was free. (And I'm not talking about "freemium", either!)

#2: Ugly humans
When it comes to the artwork of "Pokemon"? Humans actually look decent.

When it comes to a more western art style? I don't mind that, but come on, folks; the humans look UGLY, in comparison; even more so than miis, and even going far enough to make live-action Freddy Kreuger look HANDSOME, in comparison!

#3: It tries to be TOO MUCH like "Pokemon"!
With a world that feels too much like a generic pokemon ripoff? It makes me think of "Dogmons"; the terrible Brazilian cartoon rip-off of "Pokemon".

With franchises like "Digimon", "Medabots", "Yo-Kai Watch", and even "Jade Cocoon", not only is there some more distinct gameplay, but also a much more distinct FEEL to the creatures, involved!

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In other words? Here's how I see it.

If you HATE the "Pokemon" franchise? Feel free to check this out.

If you LOVE the "Pokemon" franchise? Don't bother; you'd be FAR better off with a REAL Nintendo Virtual Boy! (That way, you can fix it's problems, just like what someone did, with the "Real Boy" mod, on YouTube! Not to mention that most of the games sold within it's official commercial lifespan ACTUALLY DON'T SUCK!)

That's all I can say about it.

Between Marvel and DC, which do I think is better?

Meh; neither. They both went downhill over the years. (Especially with Marvel with "Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness", and DC with the terrible "New 52", that got it's deserved cancellation.)

In my opinion? A lot of companies in JAPAN make better superheroes! (Generally speaking.)

With Japan? They try to have more FUN with their own media, and try to not take their superhero franchises too seriously, either. (Granted, "Kamen Rider Zero-One" is kind of a superhero drama among series, but it's got plenty of comedy to balance out the serious side of the story! Thus, doing the whole "drama" thing actually BETTER than Marvel & DC!)

(WARNING: Further details from here get PG-13:)

I feel that both Marvel and DC NEED to be more inspired by Japan, as far as superhero story writing, goes; maybe it could help improve on the writing of their own American made franchises, too! (And...they need to take it a little easy on the drama. (Especially with far too many stories about divorce, ridiculous bickering, and the whole "sex issues" related stuff that makes America look FAR more over-sexualized, in comparison; especially since the 2010's decade!)

Within shows like "Kamen RIder Zero-One"? The drama isn't nearly as serious, but still leaves us to question our lives, without having to take drama in ways that not only make us question our lives, but also encourage us to NOT take things TOO SERIOUSLY.

So if you must have drama? DON'T try to make it too depressing. Instead? Even with the downs of things, challenge folks to QUESTION their lives, by keeping the drama within reason. Otherwise? Just go straight out for the exciting action & comedy!

And for that? I feel that Marvel & DC need to keep drama more within REASON...not as some excuse to make people depressed or take things too seriously, either!

Besides; if you're NOT going to have a sense of humor? You might as well move to a country where FA is no legal...like North Korea! (Because too many Americans are not only stereotypical, but also lack idealism; taking their liberties for granted. And for that? Anyone who doesn't even TRY To live by idealism is a liability to their country!)

= Pros: Great gameplay, plenty of replay value for online play, openly supports add-on custom content (Such as racers & racetracks)
= Cons: Not much for offline single player modes, and there's only one vehicle (They could at least use other vehicles as an optional in-game cosmetic, in a future update)
= Overall response: It's WORTH checking out!

I learned the sad truth that the United States is a country where stereotypes are far more REALITY than fiction! And here's how I describe these stereotypes. (Not to be hateful, disrespectful, or offensive, of course.)

WARNING: Some of the references get PG-13.

= All About Money - Almost ENTIRELY true; being no less than 90% true! (Truth be told? America has became far more about money than freedom, now!)
= Dumb - You REALLY should move to Canada to get a BETTER education!
= Entitled - Either change or live in a country ruled by a dictator; LIFE REVOLVES AROUND NO ONE!
= Fat - You need to eat more organic food!
= Friendly - You're among the minority of Americans that are at least TRYING to do the right thing!
= Greedy - If you're a super-rich higher class citizen AND refuse do your part to benefit the economy by DOING YOUR TAXES? You shouldn't live in this country, and you're better off living in China! (Besides; the taxes exist for a GOOD REASON; it keep the economy going!)
= Ignorance - By pledging blindly without questioning your country or other countries, you're prone to being brainwashed; just like citizens were by the Third Reich leaders during World War II!
= Loud - You either live in New York, or should at least VISIT New York. (Hey; it's better than Florida; mostly a lot nicer, too, despite the stupidity within it!)
= Nationalist - You're racist and unpatriotic; refusing to be a better example to your own country or other countries!
= Oversexualized - You have serious issues and need to go see a doctor or go to a local therapy center to get help about that! (No joke, either!)

My point, fellow Americans? TRY to be a better example to your country by making sense of your lives!

This month, I'll be working on cute 2022 anthro adoptable gals that are coming THIS HALLOWEEN!

 RoninHunt0987 has agreed to an offer I made with him on GameJolt; in exchange for getting the first pic, we'll do a RP after Halloween is over. (SFW one, of course.)

The 4 planned adoptables to be worked on:

= #1: Mummy cat
= #2: Swamp shark
= #3: Pumpkin bat
= #4: Stone wolf