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SUPER IMPORTANT PERCY JACKSON NEWS!!!

Journal Entry: Sun Apr 21, 2013, 3:27 PM
  • Mood: Excited
HOLY MOTHER OF GODS UNCLE RICK ANNOUNCED THAT HE IS WRITING A NEW PERCY JACKSON SERIES!!!! OMG I THINK I JUST DIED :iconicantplz:I think I've fainted.

An excerpt:  And I will announce this here for the first time, right now I'm working on a new book of the Greek myths, told from Percy Jackson's point of view. My hope is to offer the original stories, but told in a modern perspective that appeals to our kids today. I decided to set aside the earlier anthologies, as much as I love them – Hamilton, D'Aulaires, Evslin, Greene – because the writing is a little dated. Instead, I've leapfrogged straight back to the primary sources. I'm using Ovid, Hesiod, Homer and many others, and trying to cast the entire scope of Greek mythology afresh. John Rocco, who does my covers, is illustrating, and we're hoping to create something that's going to be useful in your libraries and classrooms.

Anyway, one of my goals is to include lesser-known myths along with the ones kids often hear. Most anthologies only offer a taste of what's available in the primary sources. While researching for the book, I came across one particular myth I'd never heard before, the story of Erisikhthon and Demeter's sacred grove. Erisikhthon tries to cut down Demeter's sacred trees and is cursed with eternal hunger.

As I was writing down this story, and it struck me: this is a myth about addiction. It perfectly captures the obsession and heartbreak of someone who devotes his life to chasing a need that can't be satisfied. Erisikhthon loses his possessions, his pride, his house just to buy food that can never fill him. Finally he's even willing to sell his own daughter to serve his need. It's absolutely tragic, and it's absolutely timely. Why are we not reading this myth with our middle school and high school kids? The story certainly struck me in a very personal way. Addiction is something I have seen in my friends, my family, and certainly in the lives of my students. And here it is, captured in a myth that is three thousand years old.

MY SOUL JUST RESURFACED FROM THE DEPTHS OF TARTARUS :iconlaexplodeplz:

read the entry here: [link]

I'M JUST GOING TO GO AND DIE SOMEWHERE NOW :iconomghappyplz:

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my tumblr: [link]


Help Us Save The World

Sat May 4, 2013, 10:40 AM


Perpetuality is a game I help create where your ultimate goal as a player is to make the entire world run on renewable energy resources. In a fun game-like setting, we want to educate people about the many factors involved in this issue and help the world find crowdsourced solutions.

It was founded during the NASA Space Apps Challenge where we won the first national place. But it's early stage yet! We want to keep developing it and work towards our goals of making the world better. So please support us in the international competition! I'd like to ask you to vote for us for the People's Choice Award which is very easy, it only takes a tweet :)

Vote For Us On Twitter


Also see all contestants or watch our trailer to find out more :eager:



If you like this please vote :meow:

Thank you! :dalove:


***************UPDATED AND NEW RULES*************

It will no longer be 50 points, it will be 100:points: to win!
I understand a lot of you are saying that this is too much to do for so small, well, all I have ATM is 100. So, I will give out the 100, to make it more fair, and not get such a small amount. Thanks everyone!!!

Oh and, sorry if I come off a little rude, but
SERIOUSLY.
Stop ranting, bros. It's annoying. It REALLY is.
it's 100:points: now, and PLEASE don't go on saying how that isn't enough either, that is literally ALL I have, and I made those points myself, by adoptables on another account of mine, and I'm taking my effort in getting those points, and giving them out. PLEASE be appreciative. It would mean a lot. (:

:bulletred:NEW RULES:bulletred:
The account has to be ACTIVE.
NO POINT ACCOUNTS ( Accounts that give points away )
DO NOT USE MORE THAN 1 ACCOUNT. If I get one of the UNACTIVE, new accounts you made, I will go on and pick another.
The account HAS TO BE AT LEAST 2 weeks old.
NO PLZ ACCOUNTS
I have gotten a lot of comments about this lately, and I agree, it isn't fair.

Sorry if these rules sound too strict, but I don't like going through hate comments, and I do agree with them, too.

**********************************

:iconrainbowplz::iconpervyspongebobplz: Here !
I am doing a giveaway because of my ALMOST 10,000 PAGE VIEWS !!!:iconrainbowplz:

Wanna know how you can win 100:points: ? REAL easily? Here's how you can win the points !
:icondownarrowplz::icondownarrowplz::icondownarrowplz::icondownarrowplz::icondownarrowplz::icondownarrowplz:
:icontinyrainbowarmy::icontinyrainbowarmy::icontinyrainbowarmy::icontinyrainbowarmy::icontinyrainbowarmy::icontinyrainbowarmy:

:bulletred:STEP ONE:bulletred: FAVORITE :+fav: THIS JOURNAL! c:
:bulletorange:STEP TWO:bulletorange: :+devwatch: :iconpervyspongebobplz:
:bulletyellow: STEP THREE:bulletyellow: Then, make a journal, with the heading of, "Win 100 points here!" Or anywhere along the lines of winning 100 points for free.
:bulletgreen:STEP FOUR:bulletgreen: Then, you MUST have the link to THIS journal in your journal !
:bulletblue:STEP FIVE:bulletblue:After that, comment on THIS journal the link to YOUR journal!
:bulletpurple: I will then reply to your comment, notifying you that I have your name.
:bulletpink:Your name will then be put onto this journal and you have a chance to win 100:points:

{{{{{THIS WILL BE ENDING MAY 15th 2013}}}}}}
I love all my :+devwatch:er's! Thanks sooo much for the support, this is the reason why I am an active PLZ account, because of all your support !
These points are all the points that I have gotten from YOU !
All of the donation pool points. And I'm trying to give back to everyone.
It seriously makes me just SO happy to see everyone commenting on my page :la: ( Even if it's only for llamas ! :llama: )

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  • Listening to: Squidward eating like a maniac
  • Eating: Kraby patties

So I heard you like Homestuck

Journal Entry: Fri May 10, 2013, 4:03 AM
tumblr mmkvi5OzId1s0tes1o1 1280 by =ZypherH
Who's up for a round of Sburb?

I did not design these, I simply cut them out like the smooth person I am.
Hence why I only put it in a journal.
Cause theft is bad.
"Yo."


  • Mood: Awestruck
  • Listening to: Alterniabound
  • Reading: HomeStuck
  • Watching: HomeStuck cutscenes
  • Playing: HomeStuck
  • Drinking: Water

Q + A (from my Tumblr and Facebook)

Journal Entry: Tue Apr 23, 2013, 9:17 AM
Q: Kai-san what is your position on foreigners becoming mangaka, I'm just curious because there are people who think that manga is strictly a Japanese art. Thanks for your time. ^_^

A: It doesn't matter where someone is coming from, but quality and skill does matter.~
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Q: Where do you buy most of you art supplies?

A: At Sekaido in Shinjuku.
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Q: hey i was wondering.. what type of paper do you use for your watercolor illustrations? doesn't look like regular watercolor paper ;-; i'd really love to know :)

A: Uhm, I hope this doesn't dissappoint you but it -is- regular watercolor paper I am using..ww
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Q: When you first started out as a professional artists, what was it like for you? And How did you bring notoriety to your wonderful art?

A: Hn, actually it was not so different from before. it was my dream to become professional, and I had no doubt to make it come true. So it was more like 'just starting' or something..
And to be honest, I am not really thinking about something like notoriety.
Such kind of things give me headache, haha! I just wanna create art :>
---

Q: Have you ever messed up badly while inking?

A: No. The ink has to obey me, fufufu~
---

Q (by anonymous): Can you elaborate on why you support gay marriage? What makes it right? Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Sure gays have rights to love each other but MARRIAGE ? We need to keep marriage sacred. That's my opinion...

A: The thing we need to keep sacred is Love itself.
It is something about the rights of human being.
Therefore I am supporting gay marriage, though I don't want to get married myself.
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Q: Hey there Khaoskai hope you're doing well, I was just wondering as a fellow artist what are your views on being a traditional illustrator in a digital age? Have you ever considered creating art digitally or do you simply prefer pencil to paper rather then tablet? Thank you for taking the time to read this :) x

A: I think it is important to have at least a little experience with various tools (traditional and digital).
But I just love traditional media, it has that special magic that digital art can not simulate.
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Q (by anonymous): Do you ever pick your nose in public? What's your favorite number? Do you prefer long socks or short ones? Do you like cars? Do you ever draw mustaches on people's pictures and giggle? Have you ever thought about growing a beard? Do you like spiders? Have you ever tried to lick your elbow? If a bear and a tiger got into a fight, who would Gadara bet on? Does Colin own any stuffed animals?

A: No, 1, long, no, yes, dun like to, love all animals but spiders creep me, no, tiger, who knows?
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Q: Hi I was wondering, is there a mailing address to send fan-mail to you? 。◕‿◕。

A: Hi! Since I just started my activity there is no address yet.. but my staff and me will inform you as soon as there is any via the official pages! :>



:facebook: KhaosKai Facebook



:twitter: KhaosKai Twitter

Little contest

Journal Entry: Thu May 9, 2013, 12:44 PM
Word's on the street there is a game coming. But it's not just another game - a pretty big one. It's safe to presume it's gonna be awsome - it gotta be, knowin' lots of money has been put into it.
Besides that, not much is known. Is it going to be first person shooter? An action game, with lots of ass whoopin'? Nobody can tell for sure. There is ONE thing, however, that we know about the protagonist. It's a female.


You go from there. The task is quite simple: describe what you think that game would be. Be as vague or as detailed as you like - just make sure the concept is appealing and that you would play such a game if it was out there.
You CAN draw your entry but it's not necessary. It's meant to be a small thing (for now), so words will be just enough.

To sum up:

Task:
Write (or draw) about a game with a female protagonist. Much preffered not objectified, strong characters. Awesomeness is mandatory.
Prizes:
Winner(s) get a free commission from me. The amount of winners is unlimited - I'll choose them as I see fit.
Feature goes without saying.
Deadline:
1st of June, any time zone.
How to submit entry:
Simply put it in a comment below. Write "ENTRY" in capital letters at the beginning so I know it's related. You may also link to your entry.
You may submit as many entries as you like, however - you may claim only one reward.
Important: entry must be your original idea and your own work.

Inspiration for this contest was a fact that there are very few games with female protagonist, much less should they be NOT sexualized. Off the top of my head I can list Tomb Raider (in which Lara got full pants only recently), Mirror's Edge and Bayonetta - which is about latex-clad lady kickin' ass. So much for not objectifying. Like, come on! Gimme ONE female badass with no boob window. As far as mmorpg go... But we're getting off track here. What I want is a game with a strong female protagonist who needn't shake her ass and tits to be awesome. I know you have it in you. Go!

Discussion is much encouraged, so if you have a thought to share on the subject, suit yourself.



To Gamers: Tell me your favorites!

Journal Entry: Tue May 14, 2013, 3:52 AM



Hi deviants! :wave:


This probably may sound random but I would like your help again. 
I don't know how many of you are "gamers" (everyone's standards differ), but if you consider yourself as one, please tell me by leaving a comment on this journal about following information:

* Your nationality
* Your age range (If you don't want to say it, it's fine.)
* Your favorite game title(s) - if possible, the name of the game developer. 
* Your favorite game console. 

and most importantly, 

* Popular game title in your country/place where you are living

I'm curious what is the hot trend right now in the world at this time. 

Furthermore, if it's not too much, I would like to know what you think about the game industry nowadays. 
What are you expecting from them? Also, what is it that you're not happy about it? 

Thanks! 




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so here's a list of alternate costumes I think characters could have in the next smash. I might not be able to list one for everyone so if you have Ideas list them.

Mario: Dr.Mario, Hammer suit, Tanooki Suit
Luigi : Mr. L, Frog Suit
Peach: Nurse Peach, Tennis outfit, Daisy, Rosalina  
Bowser: Dry Bowser, Midbus, Mecha Bowser
Yoshi: Boshi
DK: Funky Kong
Wario: Booster, Warioware D.I.Y suit
Link: Zora armor, Fierce Deity, Classic Link
Zelda: OOT, ALTTP
Ganondorf: OOT, Wind Waker, Ganon
Samus: Fusion suit, Dark Samus, Justin Bailey suit  
C.Falcon: Captain Rainbow, Phoenix
Fox: Assault
Falco: Assault
Meta Knight: Galacta Knight, Biospark
DeDeDe: King Wart, Masked DDD
Pit: Fighter, Classic Pit
Pikachu: Raichu
Marth: Masked

so far that's it, if you have more ideas let me know.
  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: Nintendo Music
  • Watching: Youtube Videos
  • Playing: SSBB, Zelda:ALTTP, Super Metroid
  • Eating: Anything that taste good
  • Drinking: Soda

Bioshock Fan?...Check out our lastest film!

Journal Entry: Sat Apr 27, 2013, 6:05 PM
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So, Hapstance Films has released its latest video project!  It was quite a busy few weeks preparing for it with costumes!  We might put the Elizabeth cosplay up for sale soon (size small 25 inch waist), and you'll be sure to hear about it from me! =)

So here it is!



Also don't forget that Hapstance is taking limitations from fans!  You can learn more about that from this video if you haven't seen it yet. ;)



Want to help Hapstance Films continue?  It is super easy!  Share the videos, like journals about it or the videos, or the easiest way ever to support Hapstance?,  just watch the videos. ;)

Enjoy!

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  • Listening to: The Wind
So, I'm making a Hetalia horror game with RPG Maker VX Ace.

However, I need a bit of help.

You all know what busts are, correct? Well, I need people to help me in drawing the busts of some of the characters. These will be the images shown when the character is speaking (similar to Japanese RPG games) and will need a variety of emotions...

Emotions needed:

  • Happy

  • Neutral

  • Sad

  • Embarrassed

  • Angry

  • Scared

  • Sweat-dropping/exasperated/shocked

Any other emotions that you feel like doing would be welcomed and accepted! 


::UPDATE::
The dimensions of the busts should be no taller (height) than 400 pixels, and no longer (width) than 250 pixels.

The preferred dimensions would be 350 pixels by 200 pixels, but remember to keep the character's actual height in mind. If you know your character is naturally short (say Japan or Sealand) don't make them 400 pixels tall.

The busts will need to be in full color, with the picture being of the upper torso. There should be no need to show anything below the waist, but the image should be at least down to the middle of the chest. Also, the backgrounds should be transparent. If you are unaware of how to do that, just have it be a solid color so that I may make them transparent myself.

If they could be done by July, that would be fantastic.


If you want to do a bust for one - or more - of the characters listed below, leave a comment below with the character you want to do!

Characters that have been taken will be crossed out with the deviant's name put next to it~

:bulletred: Italy - ~WhiteFai
:bulletred: Japan
:bulletred: Germany
:bulletred: Romano - ~JackalNobuaki
:bulletred: Spain - ~AGLtaria
:bulletred: Prussia - ~AGLtaria
:bulletred: Austria
:bulletred: Hungary - ~AzureKit
:bulletred: America - ~JackalNobuaki
:bulletred: Canada - ~WhiteFai
:bulletred: France
:bulletred: England - ~AmeNoBluy800
:bulletred: Russia - ~KirsaZenzi
:bulletred: Ukraine - ~KirsaZenzi
:bulletred: Belarus - ~JackalNobuaki
:bulletred: Lithuania - *Zamarazula
:bulletred: Estonia
:bulletred: Latvia
:bulletred: Holland
:bulletred: Norway - ~Princess-Sophia-X
:bulletred: Hong-Kong - ~nocht-e
:bulletred: Korea - ~AzureKit
:bulletred: Sealand - =Auro-Sya
:bulletred: Seychelles - ~AzureKit
:bulletred: Wy - ~AzureKit


If you submit a bust set that is used in the game, you will be given a mentions in the credits, and will get an exclusive first-download of version 1.0!