Zairyo In reply to DavisJes [2016-04-08 08:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Yea I'm in a similar situation. I do try to visit Deviantart as frequently as possible, but I haven't posted much. I'm still drawing and everything of course and still want to continue my Jem series (I even kept away from the new comic just in case, I want to make my own thing based on the original) I have a tumblr Think I have one for fanart stuff only too. I've been meaning to draw so many characters, Korra, Asami, Adrien/Chat Noir, Marinette/Ladybug etc but I've been too busy. I have a Facebook page but I set it to friends so I can complain about certain things in entertainment (AKA nothing personal, religious or political) mostly in the video games industry. If you like rants and the occasional recommendation feel free to send a friend request here Still, very nice talking to you again.

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Zairyo In reply to mentalhunter [2016-02-28 12:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, from time to time if I'm not too busy. I've been meaning to draw fanart of Kim Possible, Korra, The Division and Miraculous Ladybug and haven't had the chance.

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mentalhunter In reply to Zairyo [2016-02-28 14:29:42 +0000 UTC]

it's okay. tell me when you have the chance and time for this.

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Zairyo In reply to frokamen [2015-09-16 11:33:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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frokamen In reply to Zairyo [2015-09-25 10:54:54 +0000 UTC]

no problem I hope it went well

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-07-24 05:35:28 +0000 UTC]

Yea, I was amongst the fools that literally kept their eyes opened until they posted the announcement. Now I'm doing my best to avoid the trailer until then. I just hope that it isn't sad, I need more LiS in my diet
By the way, the patch improves the lip sync issue so it's worth another replay just to see how much. I was already planning on replaying it for the 20th time anyway

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-07-24 16:34:25 +0000 UTC]

The trailer psyched me up something fierce! I heard about the patch and was planning on playing all three episodes Sunday and Monday in preparation for Tuesday. This will only be my 4th play through. I plan on replaying and experimenting heavily after the finial episode.

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-07-30 17:46:08 +0000 UTC]

OK, I did a thing, only click IF you have finished Dark Room. tumblr link

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-07-31 04:44:42 +0000 UTC]

I like it. And I agree with the emotion. That's why I'm fine with the episode's ending. Jefferson made one costly mistake, he left me alive. Cause as long as there's a breath in my body, there's a breath in Chloe's. Chloe isn't gone, not if I'm still here. Joyce already lost her husband. She will not lose her daughter too. I have some theories that I feel strongly about, but I'll keep those to myself unless asked outright. But again, I like your "venting". And adore the style you give to all of your artwork. Just like you can taste love in some good home cooked food, I see the love you instill into your art. Keep up the great work!!

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-07-31 10:44:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I have a few theories of my own, one related to the two moons, the other with the "couple" selfie with Warren, although there's one with higher value and follows a sentiment that has been repeated over and over in different locations.

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-08-03 23:22:58 +0000 UTC]

I'd like to hear your two moons theory and "higher value and sentiment" thoughts. But I'm totally with you on the Warren pic! That will be the key to Chloe. I'm just worried about her getting shot again. They seemed it necessary to focus on her necklace as she fell and I don't count ep2's junkyard bottle scene to count. Because it's possible for someone to get through that never hurting Chloe.

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-08-04 01:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Agreed, and actually I didn't see Chloe shoot herself until I watched someone else play it. I didn't even have trouble with the train tracks so that doesn't count either. I think the "3 bullets for Chloe" theory is that 3 people have to die, for Chloe to survive. William, Rachel and Max. And that they are connected by the same spirit animal.

I'm also back peddling a bit with the whole Warren pic. Unless she gains a new power she is still locked by the frame and time doesn't stop for her. So even if she jumps into the photo and manages to give herself a warning, when she comes out of it she would have the experiences of the original events, not the changes. Not to mention however long it took to rescue her. Now, could that be possible? sure, I mean at the end of Chrysalis when we see Max at the lighthouse during the tornado, she feels Chloe's hands touch her shoulder, something she wasn't expecting. But more importantly, Chloe had her jacket and in that scene she had left the jacket at home. If she does change things so that Chloe doesn't die, maybe she didn't change them enough, still got kidnapped and Jefferson dumped her at the lighthouse during the storm. She's disoriented like she's been in the visions, probably slowly remembering what happened to her and the loss of Chloe and then she feels Chloe's touch. She managed to save her with that photo jump. I honestly prefer that over other things that seem plausible within DONTNOD's twisted mind. They have been giving hints that episode 5 will be worse than 4.

The higher value photo, is the one she took Wednesday morning at Chloe's house. She has that photo with her and she might choose to jump in that photo and live there forever. A sentiment they have expressed multiple times in different locations, that scene being one of them. The ending of this game... better buy some stocks on Kleenex tissues before then.

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-08-05 03:29:30 +0000 UTC]

I like it. And I'm right there with you about Chloe being there with you at the lighthouse during the tornado.

I think the three bullets are three shots she has to survive by three different people. Nathan, Jefferson, and Principle Wells. I say Wells because clearly he's in on it. We've seen him and Jefferson speaking at Jefferson's car and again outside the dorms. And I'll even take it a step further... I think the whole faculty is in on it (except David Madsen)! After Kate storms off from Mark towards the end of Episode 2, he takes a call and tries to end the conversation several times saying things like, "I have a class to teach." Call me crazy but when I hear a man having a conversation like that, there's always a woman on the other end. Just like there was no mystery about who Luke Skywalker's sister was (the only other woman in the galaxy!) Let's look at who is left here: Can't be Victoria, she's in the classroom with Nathan, sitting on Max's desk. Chloe? Not a chance. Chloe's my constant! Joyce? Not very likely at all. That only leaves Mrs. Grant. "Trust No One", it's tagged all around the school!! And outside the dorms in Episode 4, you talk to Mrs. Grant and she says she really likes students like you and Warren. Hmm, Warren sounded pretty wasted outside the "End of the World" party. Drunk off half a beer? I think not. Plus the only place to get alcohol at the party was the VIP. I think Mark Jefferson, who had access to the VIP, hooked him up and drugged it. And further more, I believe that's why Mrs. Grant doesn't want the surveillance cameras put up around the school. Because that will make the faculty's sick game a lot harder. Wait and see, David Madsen will end up saving the day! And DONTNOD will make us feel bad for being a jerk to him for four episodes now. That tornado HAS to happen! And it will tear Blackwell to the ground and hopefully the faculty too! Chloe's spirit animal is the butterfly and the winds created by it's flapping wings have been building up to tear it down since the bathroom scene in the beginning of Episode 1.

But I will admit, I had several theories after Episode 3 and ALL of them were wrong. And that made me happy. I love unforeseen developments! Proves that even the 10 weeks waiting on Episode 4 weren't enough, haha! But I take solace in the fact that even if I'm dead on with my finale predictions, DONTNOD will still shock and amaze me like they have since January 29th!

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-08-05 03:37:53 +0000 UTC]

This is my gaming tumblr that's where I post my analyses and theories, although I confess not to make many of the latter for multiple reasons. Mainly that the game isn't perfect, there are problems with some dates and information that was previously given has been forgotten in newer episodes. Also, some characters have been "changed" a bit due to fans liking them. I understand justifying some characters but others... Funny enough there are some lines of dialogue that calls those characters out on their bullshit. The question is, do you have the stomach to go with it? And my answer is "depends if it matters for my girls, fuck the rest"

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-08-05 04:23:51 +0000 UTC]

I checked it out and bookmarked it. I like it! That's one thing I've tweeted @LifeIsStange several times... "Make your game! Screw what anyone complains about or whines over. Just make YOUR game!" That's the only thing I hate about episodic games, it gives people time to complain. The actual waiting does suck, but at the same time it's equally wonderful! It gives you time to ponder, theorize, and anticipate. And as a whole, extends to the overall timeline of happiness and entertainment. I've been hooked since the end of January! What other game can I make that claim about? I absolutely love The Last of Us! But as wonderfully amazing as that trip was, it only lasted me 16 hours. Which, for me, was a total of four days at four hours a day. I believe DONTNOD has added to the way that video games will be produced moving forward. Not so much episodic, but story driven by player choice and the ensuing character development that follows.

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-08-05 05:04:40 +0000 UTC]

I agree, and while I did enjoy The Last of Us in some ways, I think it's quite overrated. Let me explain, it gets praises for its story, characters and ending. Personally the story is yet another post apocalyptic story, been there done exactly that. Characters, funny enough the ones getting praises are stereotypes, Joel and Ellie. But what about the really good ones like Tess, Marlene and freaking Tommy. Tommy is awesome. Then we get to the actual game, amazing locations and even better graphics, so what do they do? SHOOTING ARENAS!!!! 'cause damn otherwise they can't keep gamers' interest. So much killing in that game I seriously had no immersion at all. It's the same thing I complain about Tomb Raider Reboot, now Lara is another sociopath like Nathan Drake and the rest of the bro army. Now, that being said, Left Behind DLC was great. All the emotional points were there, fantastic job and I wish the base game have had more of it and less shooting. I liked Henry and Sam, but they didn't let you befriend them like they did with Riley. Worst part is the creators have a super inflated ego now, we'll see if they fuck up Uncharted's story.

I keep comparing the value that Life is Strange used to have (yes used 'cause after Dark Room it is very hard to replay) with AAA titles. Most AAA titles you play, enjoy for 10-40 hrs (except Open World ones) and that's it. But Life is Strange with each episode being like 1 - 3hrs per run, depending on what you do in each run, and high replayability if you can tear your heart out Regina style, there's simply nothing better. I wish it got covered in mainstream sites by smarter people. I've seen some posts in Kotaku and IGN that made me roll my eyes a bit too hard. Still, I think the game has far too much subliminal messaging, I feel like soon enough someone will post evidence of that as I have found some things myself. I just don't want to believe it.

I hope it wins GOTY in most circles and it's nominated in all of them, because best game doesn't mean best graphics on the same old gameplay *cough* Batman *cough* nor making the world so big you spend hours and hours doing the same thing, killing shit *cough* witcher *cough*

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-09-23 05:13:47 +0000 UTC]

Greetings Zairyo!

Sorry for the delayed response, but I've been pondering on your last message all while waiting for some Episode 5 news. Well we definitely got the news on Polarized. I'm pretty certain they'll be able to hit that October 20th target. Even though if it is delayed, I'm cool with that. Because I am really starting to come to terms that this release is going to end the story and I'm dreading that! Not that I was unaware of 5 being the finale, but now it's starting to "hit home". Even the concept art they announced with that has Max toe-to-toe with the tornado gives me chills! So excited, yet so much anxiety. LiS is most certainly my GOTY pick. The Joystick Awards, or whatever they're called, only allows you to vote once from an IP address. So I've ran through 8 different ones voting, haha!

You don't like replaying Dark Room? I find that a little surprising. It most certainly had a darker tone and even makes me cry two different times every time I play it. But that's what I love about it! Funny how some of us are drawn to stuff like that. For example, there's about 3 different songs that I've encountered in my life that make me cry like a baby. And I adore each of those songs and enjoy listening to them. Life is Strange hits on a lot of those same chords in a unique way that only the narrative of a video game can. Makes me feel alive! Or rather embrace the essence of what it means to be human. Now I feel like I'm just preaching, so I'll stop. LOL.

I do certainly hope that your feelings about Episode 4 aren't the reason for your lack of LiS artwork. I've missed seeing as many of your deviations as I used to. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of fan art out here, but I always considered your style to stand out wonderfully. To the point that I recognize it's yours even before I see your tag in the corner. Hopefully Polarized will rejuvenate and inspire you to create more of Max, Chloe, and the gang.

I feel like a rambling so I'll close things here. But it has been great having someone to theorize and talk in depth with about the game. Oh, and by the way, you and one of my coworkers are the reasons I finally got on Tumblr. So, just like the game, all of our actions have consequences. Haha!

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Zairyo In reply to airwalk711 [2015-09-23 23:51:29 +0000 UTC]

Yea saw the tweet and the FB from LiS, been following them since they made the account. (ironically thanks to Kotaku of all places) And yes only completed Dark Room twice, the third playthrough is at the party and haven't gone back. In fact it's the first time since I bought the game that I haven't replayed it from the start. I may have to soon, but I will try to do a post without it, see if I have all I need before I actually play it. There's a thing with how LiS breaks me, getting over Chaos Theory wasn't easy but at least that episode had the best moments so far. As for drawing, I wanted to do a pic for Max's birthday but got migraines and still have a slight and troublesome headache that doesn't want to go away. I guess it's because like people say, "I'm a negative person" so perhaps I get too locked in the bad to enjoy the good of Dark Room. I also can't help but think that there's no amount of rewind that could help Max as a person. Sure she may have the power to do a lot of things, but her powers do not undo her experiences, and if they do then she wouldn't be the same person anymore. The Max from Chrysalis is different than the Max we're playing now. This game is just so damn good.

I had every intention of doing some Rachel Amber work but again didn't. I have done some commissions though, none LiS related yet but I will post at least one of them soon. I've been playing Destiny and they went and killed my favorite character in the first cutscene of The Taken King lol. And here I was planning to draw my character with her. Also I did make and uploaded a short LiS comic to vent the frustration. I don't know, we're still close to month before the end, so maybe I can cook something before then. Also doesn't help that everything reminds me of LiS. Metal gear trailer? blue butterflies, Until Dawn? blue butterfly, black ink for my printer? blue butterfly and no I'm not joking look ssl-product-images.www8-hp.com… .

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airwalk711 In reply to Zairyo [2015-09-24 02:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Well I hope you get to feeling better soon. I've had a sinus infection for a few weeks now, but I'll take that over headaches any day. Yeah, Max has evolved a whole lot since the beginning. In fact, all of the core characters have. But none as much as Max, for obvious reasons. And that's instrumental to ANY good story... character development. I can only imagine the roller coaster that Polarized is gonna take us on! I just have two main hopes for the episode: (1) that it is a long one. And (2) that Dontnod doesn't take too much fan criticism or requests into play and sticks very closely to what they originally envisioned. I've wanted that from the beginning. It's THEIR game and they should create it as THEY see fit. Because no matter what, you can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time. However, playing devil's advocate, it's touching to see this indie game developer so in touch with their fan base and wanting to please.

I do hope to see some more Life is Strange artwork from you in the future. But if you're not feeling the inspiration then don't. Cause I'm worried what it might look like without that "magic" so to speak. But I knew exactly what you meant with the HP ink before I even clicked the link. I work at an electronics retailer and made that connection long ago, haha!

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Zairyo In reply to AthenaAsa [2015-05-31 19:31:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sharing

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Zairyo In reply to ILikeCommas [2015-04-03 18:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Yo, trying to get back into rhythm after a couple of weeks of weird sh..tuff that I had to deal with.

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ILikeCommas In reply to Zairyo [2015-04-03 20:24:42 +0000 UTC]

Heh. I know that feeling! Keep at it dude, you got the chops to make that rhythm worth your time.

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Zairyo In reply to the-mirror-melts [2015-03-30 07:31:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sharing, I had seen your cosplay before but didn't know you had a deviantart account.

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Zairyo In reply to RedJoey1992 [2015-02-06 22:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the comment and faves. That's great motivation.

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RedJoey1992 In reply to Zairyo [2015-02-07 02:36:48 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure.

Hey, I just happened to be working on and OC of mine, Ebonivor.

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Zairyo In reply to RedJoey1992 [2015-02-13 10:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the late reply.
Saw her on your gallery, I see lots of details there but the character looks good. Not sure if I prefer the skirt version though. Sure I can see that as her uniform when she was younger but the patterns on the skirt were very interesting, it's a shame to lose that.

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RedJoey1992 In reply to Zairyo [2015-02-13 18:28:10 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but the latest one is the final version of her. I'm also planning on her flying, and then maybe do a story about her. She is in fact one of the first characters that I've ever created myself. She started out as black and white but as time went by, I felt that if she possesses the colors of the rainbow, then she should have a very colorful design.

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Zairyo In reply to RedJoey1992 [2015-02-13 20:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Any particular reason why that isn't part of her story? A black & white humanoid (you make her what you want, human, mutant, meta human, alien, deity) that got exposed (you pick how) to the Spectrum (and what it entails, if it's light, pigmentation or both) Either way absent of light is her weakness, unless you want to put attributes to colors and want to count black as a color. You have too many possibilities so start making some rules of how she should work, don't limit yourself to her present form, that's how boring characters are created. Imagine her whole history even if you only work on her current look.

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RedJoey1992 In reply to Zairyo [2015-02-13 20:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, thanks for the tip and advice.

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Zairyo In reply to Chizel-Man [2015-01-10 21:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Chizel-Man In reply to Zairyo [2015-01-13 14:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome man!

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Zairyo In reply to TamTamura [2014-10-13 17:45:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Zairyo In reply to derfs51 [2014-09-01 01:31:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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derfs51 In reply to Zairyo [2014-09-01 20:26:21 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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