I've already started on one and I'm still discussing the other. So with two commissions going, I shouldn't take another.

Until next time!

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4048077/

Join it!

Eh, what the heck. Let's play!

Same as last time, send me a note with client(s), performer(s) and program(s). I'll close the slot later and let the commissioners know they got the spot.

Don't know how many I'll take, I think I'll get two again. It was surprisingly easy to do two simultaneously.

Same as before, five dollars minimum, and you pay for it what you think it's worth.

Seeing  sirpaultheiii 's drawing of Thust made me look back on the entire series so far. I gathered some information on the series that brought me to where I am now, a commission taking writer!

So far...

I've written eleven stories about Thust's life. The very first, "A good housemate", dating back to the 29th of June, 2011, which now has 2112 views. Less than a thousand under my pageview count! The stories have acquired a total of 4350 views, of which 1473 are views of the ongoing "Teacher" series. 129 times were these works favourited, 60 for the teacher line, with the Housemate story raking in an astounding 50 favourites!

22340 words I have written about his life. At 14253 words, well over half of that is of the Teacher line. The longest story was the very first, Housemate, at 4550 words. The shortest, Teacher 3. 393.

The teacher line's most succesful story is the second part, with 774 views and 14 favourites. Curiously though, the least viewed and least favourited are two different stories. Teacher 8 was favourited only twice, while Teacher 4 obtained no more than 41 views.

Overall, I'm extremely proud of what has come of it. I never thought back then, when I submitted that very first story about the shy Brandon, hoplessly enamored by this giant dragon, that I would come this far with my writing.

Thank you everyone for your support, and for reading my stories! It means so much to me to know that I can share this with the people of FurAffinity! Thank you so much! I love you all, and here's to many, many more stories! Cheers!

Such a talented artist!

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/9265777/

I've got what I was looking for, and now, it's time to get to writing! Looking forward to this!

I'll be letting the commissioner know he/she got it.

Until next time!

With what I wanted to do out of the way, I can open the slot again!

Send me your ideas! I didn't really like the time limit much, so I'll just leave it open until further notice.

Vague system, I know. But I really feel like writing now, not like waiting for the timeframe to end.

Besides, there's probably not going to be much interest anyway. No need to make a system when there's only one interested. XD

I need more people around me.

If you play League of Legends on the North American server, send me a friend request! My summoner name is Firellius.

I really need some friends to talk to, to share my life with. There's just not enough people near me, and I am tired of that.

I'm also on Doctor Who: Worlds in Time as... Arboros I think. Just in case anyone plays that. It's pretty addicting.

Noon, GMT+1. Slot's closed, and it goes to the...

Only person who replied. D:

Well, I'm just going to do my best and hopefully attract more interest next time.

Let's just dive headfirst into the deep end!

The price is 5$, but if you like the story you can use Paypal's gift function afterwards to tip me. It'd be much appreciated!

Now, to apply for a commission, send me a note with:

- A character to undergo the program
- A performer to apply the program
- A program to be used and all relevant details

The menu's over at "Taking the Tour", where a lot of programs are laid out for you. (Narcissus project is available as well)

Keep in mind though, those aren't all the programs. There's certain fetishes I won't write about because they don't sit well with me, such as scat, oral vore, watersports, diapers... But there's still more possibilities that I am attracted to.

It's also important to remember that there are a lot of possibilities with every program. The test run had the commissioner request a certain type of dialogue for example. I want to know what your idea is behind the story, and what you expect from it. Any details you leave open I will give my own interpreting. So make sure you state what's important to you. (Think about dom/sub dynamics, top/bottom, dirty talk/dirty sounds/silence, etc.)

As for the selection process, I'll take in notes until noon tomorrow. (GMT +1) Once that time's over, I'll evaluate and pick the idea I feel works best with me. I'll post a journal letting you know when the commission closes, and I'll contact the person who got the commission. And for that person: I'll be sending you the first version as soon as it's finished, after which there's plenty of time for sprucing it up and refining it.

*gulp*

Well, here we go! I hope you'll enjoy what's coming!

I have no idea how to do this!

Well, my throat's feeling better at least, but there's also a bit of prep work that comes first. Like determining who fills the slot. So while I am still recovering a bit, I can get that prep work out of the way.

SO, first off, the payment. I have Paypal, but I don't know how to set up a transaction. The Paypal account also contains my real name, which I don't really want shown. Is there a way to set up a transaction or is that only available for the commissioner, and is there a way to hide my real name from the transaction?

Secondly, although this is probably very pretentious and a moot point: What would be a fair way of deciding who gets the slot? First come first serve just seems a bit uncouth, while "See whose idea I like best" sounds even more pretentious. Then again, for all I know I'll get only one response or nothing at all and I'm worrying for no reason...

Any guidance on this?

Once those matters are out of the way, I'll open the slot.

Well, when I came up with the idea for the 2500 pageview special, it kinda got stuck in my head. Then I had to think of an occupation for my new fursona, Isaiah Aurel. (Whose stage name is Golddream)

So I gradually refined the idea. I came up with the programs, added some tiers, played with a few concepts, and ultimately came to this. That's when I wrote "Taking the Tour".

Which is as much a menu as it is a story. A menu for you! I am planning to, now and again, open a commission slot where someone can send in a request for a character, a performer, and a program, and I write the story! Of course, quality checks can be done, input can be given and revisions can be made. I always upload stories to mediafire and show them to involved people and get their consent before posting to my gallery.

Don't be shy about requesting revisions either! I love writing stuff, and I had a great deal of fun writing the very first commission-ish story!  Rakarra had a lot of great ideas and really got me going!

So, anyway, I have a bit of an illness to get rid of, and then you'll see the commission slot come up when it's time!

Also, I have no idea how to take payment for commissions. So if anyone can shed some light on that, please, do tell!

EDIT: Since I can't promise any minimal quality, I'll be sticking to a low price. I think I'll go for 5$, and just let people tip me if they want to.

[rant]
Etrian Odyssey IV! IN EUROPE!

I know you skipped two and three, but that's fine, those were for DS and were regionfree so they could be imported. But with the stupid move of regionlocking the 3DS, an NA release of this game is not going to cut it!

And it's not like it can't be a success or has no potential! Here's a list of salesfigures for games on the Japanese market.

http://www.n-europe.com/news/etrian.....ongly-in-japan

In THREE DAYS (Table lists sales from 2nd till 8th of July with EO IV releasing on the fifth), EO IV sold about half as many copies as Pokémon Black 2 did in six. That is the only contender they had, the infamous pokémon core series. The rest all get blown out of the water by this game series' fourth installment.

I also believe the game is undermarketed. It has an immersion that is similar to that of pokémon, where your game is really your game. I think that with just a bit of promotion, Etrian Odyssey could become a flagship title like Final Fantasy. Not the figurehead of gaming, but the kind of series every gamer knows about and no one can deny.

I am really anxious to see the fourth installment, but I am really worried that I won't be able to. I'm concerned that with how difficult it has become for Etrian Odyssey to spread that they will get buried amongst bad copies and bland rehashes of old ideas.

[/rant]. I had to get this out of my system.

So, a new character defining question just popped up in my head. Pokémon conquest got released recently, and the characters in that game each have an affinity for a type (or a combo of types) and one particular pokémon they can bind to exceptionally well.

So my question is, what type would your characters be attuned to, and what would their favourite pokémon be?

For Eferiel, I think his type would be grass, yet his favourite pokémon would probably be a Gardevoir. Her elegance and benevolent powers really suit him well.

Danael Kamnir would go for Fire and Dragon, with his favourite pokémon being Flygon. The whimsical charms of this dragon's bug eyes could easily capture him.

Colyeses would have an affinity for Electric and Steel, and his favourite pokémon would probably be Metagross. A testament to the power of mechanical constructs.

Kai would go for Fire, and his favourite would probably be Blaziken. The perfect ally to have by his side in a brawl.

Firellius would go for Dragon, with his favourite being Ninetails. The serene grace of this servant of fire would make it a great companion.


What do you think your characters would go for?

As in, it randomly decides to log me out during a session. I'm looking at part 1 of some sequence, I click next, I am logged out and I get an error message saying that I do not have access to the site because I am not logged in.

Every. Time.

So what would be a quick fix to the issue? Deleting the FA Cookie and relogging?

Stuck in Italy for about two more weeks with barely any internet.

And then the rest of my family calls it "Vacation".

It's a miracle I can post this journal. (If it works)

Too much time on my hands does, however, mean that I can get back to writing somewhat. Just wrote a good part of Lighthouse 5, and I'm still searching for inspiration for Teacher storyline. Won't be able to post anything until I have internet again however, since mediafire doesn't work on low I-net connectivity so I can't let the owners of some of the characters preview the works.

On a side note, I'd also love to get some more response on the Ymir Alliance. There's an awfully awkward silence around it and I really need to get some feedback on it.

And in the meantime, I'm playing Kid Icarus Uprising and Etrian Odyssey III. Mainly the latter. It's such a relief to be rid of the insane luck factor that was stamped all over Etrian Odyssey II.

Well, that's my update for now, hope you guys will enjoy the pieces when they go online.

Cheers!

Warning: The story which I will link to contains humiliation and growth, and is so well written that it won't get out of your mind. Best read this before sleeping so you have a chance to be rid of it the next morning and you won't be stuck with it all day long.

http://www.lpsg.org/298445-theyre-g.....obsession.html

Wow. Seriously wow. I get queasy when I think back to it because it is so powerful. I gotta write a story like this!

I just need to figure out the key elements so I can build my own story using that, and end up with something at least half as enticing.

Just no idea how to materialise them.

Trying Fruity Loops Studio for some music making, and it's incredibly difficult to work with or to get what I want.

Same with drawing, I can imagine the image. I can imagine drawing the image. I try to draw the image, it doesn't go anywhere near where it's supposed to go.

Over the past few weeks I've been attending this... eh... project, so to speak, where you're supposed to figure out what you can do and what you like to do. Creativity is a must for me, but when I try my hand at drawing or making a song... I just get so scared and sad about the results.

At least I'm still a wordsmith, but I even doubt that at times. And wordsmithing comes so natural for me that it doesn't look like anything special.

Ugh... complete lack of self-discipline and confidence are breaking me down, and the project is nearing its end...

I have no idea what to do...

Yup! Imma give this a shot.

First off, happy new year to everyone, though very belated. I haven't been writing for a looong time, been feeling a bit under the weather unfortunately, and I'm not very inspired at the moment to work on anything.

Except this, but this is more for YOU!

Every now and then I'll come up with some crazy kind of detail which probably no one thinks about concerning their characters. Why not share these questions? Maybe it'll help someone else define their own characters! I did it once before with the Baten Kaitos finishers.

So lately, I've been playing some Kingdom Hearts. And Kingdom Hearts 2. For those of you who do not know, it's about Sora, who travels around several disney worlds and meets all kinds of Disney characters and helps them fight off monsters known as Heartless.

Now, in both KH1 and KH2, some of those Disney characters could temporarily join your team. And in KH2, they had an ability known as a limit breaker, a very powerful and unique move. Limit breakers could only be used if the character was equipped with a specific talent. My personal favourite ally in both games was Jack Skellington, from "The nightmare before christmas".

And upon seeing his Limit, Dance Call, I started thinking about my own characters. What would their Limits be? What would it look like? What would it do? What would the character's lines be?

Here is an exhibition of all the limits of KH2, which obviously contains some spoilers. It can help to illustrate the definition of Limit.

http://youtu.be/vBEuU-Vw1Gs

And here's one of my own character's limits.

Eferiel Kamnir (Elven light-mage)

Name Enabling Talent: Common Courtesy.

Limit Opener: Star Cascade. Eferiel and Sora clap their right hands together and bow their heads as they focus. Beams of light erupt from the ground underneath them, circling them and harming enemies in their path.

Sora's limit move: Exorcism. Knocks the target up in the air, where several beams of light immediately pierce him.

Eferiel's limit move: Light Raid. Lances of light strike the target in incredibly rapid succession.

Limit Finisher: Sanctuary. Sora calls for Eferiel, who immediately appears behind him, back to back. "Say no more!" Eferiel says with a grin, and both Sora and Eferiel arch back as they get lifted into the air. Lights escape from their hearts and ball up above them. Two beams of light trace a circle on the ground around them, and a few lights escape the ball to hunt down enemies. The ball drops down to the ground, and as Eferiel and Sora touch the ground again, the ball spills out, lighting the circle up. The circle remains for a while, damaging enemies within and healing allies.

Now post yours!

Just popped up on Memebase.

http://pokememes.memebase.com/2011/.....eate-your-gym/

I made this one!

3 Pokémon

Ice

Spheal, Jynx, Froslass

Gym is a big frozen cavern. Players have to navigate a maze by lighting and extinguishing torches to melt ice barriers, but doing so will raise the water level.

Song: Kamiki Village’s sorrowful custom (Okami OST)

Pre-battle speech: Welcome to the heart of the Frostbite Cavern. Since you even managed to make it through here I have high hopes for your challenge. And now, without further ado… I am gym leader Jonathan. And I accept your challenge.

Super effective move: Good thinking. You show great promise…

Last Pokémon: One more remains. Good luck.

Last Pokémon is weak: I can see the hint of victory in your eyes. Show me that blazing passion!

After-battle speech: That was very impressive young man/lady. You showed passion, and a will to persevere and see things through to the end. I am proud to bestow upon you the Everfrost badge.

Rematch team: Delibird, Weavile, Mamoswine, Cloyster, Glalie, Cryogonal

Pre-rematch: I was hoping to catch another glimpse of your finesse. I’m very honoured to face off against such a talented youngster once more. Are you ready?

Super effective move: You still have your wits about you I notice. Excellent…

Last Pokémon: Another show of perseverance. I will not give up!

Last Pokémon is weak: Fascinating. Your friends are very powerful indeed!

After-battle speech: That was definitely a great rematch. I was delighted to see your Pokémon put on such exquisite performances. I look forward to another encounter…

Gym-leader Jonathan, very gentlemanly and in charge of the Everfrost badge. It allows Surf to be used.

So today I ordered something...

A flow wand.

For those of you not familiar with the concept, there is a video showing off a more expensive model than the one I ordered here: http://youtu.be/o4xBPoO07xo

The movements of the wand and the complicated and enchanting nature of the moves and steps just seem so... magical... I really hope I will like it and have an aptitude for it.

I want to be a flow dancer!

I already put it on my profile info, but a bit more elaboration seems in order...

So here I was, browsing furaffinity with WinAmp playing some songs from Okami's soundtrack in the background, when suddenly an obscure kind of bonus track (I don't think it actually made it into the game and I have to question why not) comes on.

I suddenly remembered this creativity exercise that I came up with but never actually got a chance to use. I call it Translation, turning one form of art into another. I'll probably only be translating music into the written word, using language to paint an image to go with the song.

If someone can point me to a good music maker I might also try it in the other direction.

Coincidentally... if this inspires people, I have an RP idea which is a pure challenge of writing and creativity if you're interested. But it requires players and, preferably, some kind of judging system.

Anyway, just a quick journal to explain the new [Translation] tag which I hope to be adding soon.

I wrote stories...

So what happened?

Well, I went to college. And then I came back from college. And that happened several days for three weeks.

Then it turned out that they hadn't quite made things clear about the colleges I was attending. I had specified beforehand that I am autistic, and they assured me that they were fine at handling that.

What they did not tell me is that their entire program is downright crap for autistic people. Everything is a jumbled up chaos, you're forced to go into contact with people you don't know at all and to top it all off you don't actually get any really creative classes.

So I tried to pull through. Maybe it was going to be better after this first bit.

But after a class which had below 5% of efficiently used time, I gave up. I'm sorry, but game Design & Development is not for me. Interviewing people to see what they want and learning how to draw straight lines or listening to some asshat ramble on about a sliiiiightly tilted "e" in an advertisement is not what I had hoped to get.

So now I'm completely at a loss. My life is once again at that point of "WTF am I supposed to do?". Fortunately, someone pointed out to me that there's this school that specialises in such scenarios and has courses designed specifically to help you find what you want and can do. So I hope that that will clarify some things...

So there. That's why I stopped writing. I am feeling slightly inspired now though, I am hoping to write out a few more stories about the Ymir Alliance, first off finishing the Lighthouse, and I also have plans for A good Teacher again. The stories that I mentioned in the voice meme a while ago are on the backburner, and will probably not be finished for a loooooong time. Sorry everyone. :(

So... that's what's been going on with me.

And how are you alll?

Did anyone here watch it?

I just finished the episode and by jove it's confusing. And ominous. Where'd the lighthearted spirit go, and the exploring and adventuring? I want more independent episodes. More oldstyle, with the hidden keyphrase stringing seemingly unconnected episodes together!

Also, it looks like the next episode will be Blink Mk II. Which is bad. Really bad.

Sorry, I just had to get it off my chest.

[/DoctorWhoMode]

Hi guys!

I probably won't be around until late afternoon tomorrow. Or even later than that, possibly.

I'm moving out of my parents' house, into my new room/floor in Hilversum. I'm moving there to study Game Design and Development. Hopefully I'm good enough to do it...

So yeah, wish me luck!