Sup y'all. Just dropping another Minecraft episode on you. TREOS is back online with a brand new forum engine which is pretty cool. 'Grats Luc.
Think I'm going to do another song this afternoon if I break away from work at all. Don't know which song yet. I never do until about 3 seconds before I hit record so we'll see.
Have yourselves a great day!
-W
Wednesday 29 October 2014
Monday 27 October 2014
Wikky Sings: Spirituals
What is up folks. I was away for a bit. Back now. Figured I'd hit you up with an old spiritual tune. Enjoy.
Saturday 18 October 2014
Creativity
Ozzy shared this quote with me:
The logical fallacy that he presents is that drugs = creativity. That is objectively false. Tour a homeless shelter and search for the Grand Unifying Theory and it's pretty likely you won't find it. In fact, statistically speaking it's likely that drug use stifles universal creativity in the population.
The characteristic of brilliant inspiration that is common to all great discovery is not the method by which that inspiration is derived but in the genius of the individual inspired. Carl Sagan is a genius. The combination of shower, sex, and marijuana somehow collided with all of his prior experiences and learning to produce something special.
Perhaps these were the only combination of factors that would produce those results. It could be, however, that he would have come up with these ideas independently while eating a cheeseburger.
Professionally I've written over 1.8 million words that I have been paid for. I know a little bit about creativity and my IQ score really does settle the genius question. My inspiration comes from the complex dichotomy of suffering and hope. I've never needed chemicals to influence that.
Would I be a better author if I blazed? Perhaps. But I don't think so. My particular process requires disciple and control. When I lose that then creativity leaves me.
Just some early morning ramblings. Point: don't do drugs if you're not Carl Sagan. It probably won't get you very far.
I can remember one occasion, taking a shower with my wife while high, in which I had an idea on the origins and invalidities of racism in terms of gaussian distribution curves. It was a point obvious in a way, but rarely talked about. I drew the curves in soap on the shower wall, and went to write the idea down. One idea led to another, and at the end of about an hour of extremely hard work I found I had written eleven short essays on a wide range of social, political, philosophical, and human biological topics. Because of problems of space, I can’t go into the details of these essays, but from all external signs, such as public reactions and expert commentary, they seem to contain valid insights. I have used them in university commencement addresses, public lectures, and in my books. - Carl SaganThe logical extension that Ozzy was making is that getting high is a source of inspiration. I'm not going to argue that point. There are many examples of very brilliant people doing some incredible creative work under the influence of powerful chemicals.
The logical fallacy that he presents is that drugs = creativity. That is objectively false. Tour a homeless shelter and search for the Grand Unifying Theory and it's pretty likely you won't find it. In fact, statistically speaking it's likely that drug use stifles universal creativity in the population.
The characteristic of brilliant inspiration that is common to all great discovery is not the method by which that inspiration is derived but in the genius of the individual inspired. Carl Sagan is a genius. The combination of shower, sex, and marijuana somehow collided with all of his prior experiences and learning to produce something special.
Perhaps these were the only combination of factors that would produce those results. It could be, however, that he would have come up with these ideas independently while eating a cheeseburger.
Professionally I've written over 1.8 million words that I have been paid for. I know a little bit about creativity and my IQ score really does settle the genius question. My inspiration comes from the complex dichotomy of suffering and hope. I've never needed chemicals to influence that.
Would I be a better author if I blazed? Perhaps. But I don't think so. My particular process requires disciple and control. When I lose that then creativity leaves me.
Just some early morning ramblings. Point: don't do drugs if you're not Carl Sagan. It probably won't get you very far.
Thursday 16 October 2014
#gamergate
I must have been living under a rock for the past month because this just crossed my desk yesterday.
I'm not going to delve into the history here. If you are unfamiliar with what this is you can get the backstory here: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/gamergate
Or the tl;dr ADHD YouTube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtkMFHMY0H0
I'm simply going to riff on some themes that are coming out of this.
1. Don't threaten people.
One of the results of this whole ridiculous thing is that people are being stalked, harassed, and threatened with horrendous violence over video games. Anonymously.
I know what that's like. For 10 years I've received my fair share of hate mail. I don't complain about it because don't feed the trolls. My typical response is "come at me, bro". There are much scarier things in this world than a 20-year-old loser with a keyboard.
Still. It's not the thing anybody should be subjected to - and folks who are way more exposed than me are receiving scary shit. From losers hiding behind anonymity. Cowards.
Here's my advice: if you're getting mad over something that happens on a screen then go outside, breathe in some fresh air, and think about whether or not feeling better about your pixels is worth terrorizing some innocent person.
2. Feminism is good.
"Feminists ruined my life." Bullshit.
Let's take out the obvious ethical goodness of equality for women (and if you don't think men and women are and should be treated equally in all aspects of life the plain truth is that you're wrong, change your worldview, there is no argument that actually supports your position).
Feminism has made your life objectively better in every possible way. It is the growing inclusion of women into every facet of western society that has made the world as a whole a better place. Economically, scientifically, philosophically, relationally, politically, artistically, religiously, video gamically.
This is fact.
If your life sucks there are a whole hell of a lot of reasons that it might but feminism ain't one of them.
More likely: you're not as good a worker as you think you are, you aren't that smart, you're shitty in bed, you're a terrible husband/life partner/friend.
Be a man. Own up to the things that you can change - and change them. Even if you are not the author of your own problems you are still the author of your solutions. Get to work you lazy fuck and stop threatening women because of video games.
3. Journalistic integrity.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Seriously. How is this even a thing? Video game developers trying to influence reviews for their products. Doesn't that happen EVERYWHERE. Seriously. I literally know political correspondents who get free swag to get a particular party's message out. Toy companies give free samples out to executives to get put on the shelves. Editors who get paid to hold off on a story for a few days so that companies can be ready for it.
It happens every day, in every place, and with things far more important than video games.
You think a few underpaid writers at Kotaku aren't going to take a gift for an extra star on their game review. You trust everything that a writer writes even though that person couldn't land a gig at an actual news establishment (where corruption happens too),
You're delusional. See your doctor.
4. 4chan is a fucking cesspool.
Before those /fuck/tards start preaching about how the world should be run those sanctimonious twats should clean up their own shit. Kiddie porn, racism, sexism, bigotry, hate. Slut shaming. Manipulating vulnerable people into exposing themselves. Virtual rape. Stealing people's copyrighted shit.
Anonymity is a treasure and a privilege. Not a license to be vile.
For great justice? How about reporting IPs to legal authorities when an underage photo is posted? How about banning racists and homophobes? How about it not being okay if some depressed girl is splaying herself in front of a webcam because she's mistaking attention for love? She's somebody's daughter for fucks sake.
Free speech has its limits for a reason. Grow up and learn why.
That's what I've got on all of this. What do you think? Comments.
I'm not going to delve into the history here. If you are unfamiliar with what this is you can get the backstory here: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/gamergate
Or the tl;dr ADHD YouTube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtkMFHMY0H0
I'm simply going to riff on some themes that are coming out of this.
1. Don't threaten people.
One of the results of this whole ridiculous thing is that people are being stalked, harassed, and threatened with horrendous violence over video games. Anonymously.
I know what that's like. For 10 years I've received my fair share of hate mail. I don't complain about it because don't feed the trolls. My typical response is "come at me, bro". There are much scarier things in this world than a 20-year-old loser with a keyboard.
Still. It's not the thing anybody should be subjected to - and folks who are way more exposed than me are receiving scary shit. From losers hiding behind anonymity. Cowards.
Here's my advice: if you're getting mad over something that happens on a screen then go outside, breathe in some fresh air, and think about whether or not feeling better about your pixels is worth terrorizing some innocent person.
2. Feminism is good.
"Feminists ruined my life." Bullshit.
Let's take out the obvious ethical goodness of equality for women (and if you don't think men and women are and should be treated equally in all aspects of life the plain truth is that you're wrong, change your worldview, there is no argument that actually supports your position).
Feminism has made your life objectively better in every possible way. It is the growing inclusion of women into every facet of western society that has made the world as a whole a better place. Economically, scientifically, philosophically, relationally, politically, artistically, religiously, video gamically.
This is fact.
If your life sucks there are a whole hell of a lot of reasons that it might but feminism ain't one of them.
More likely: you're not as good a worker as you think you are, you aren't that smart, you're shitty in bed, you're a terrible husband/life partner/friend.
Be a man. Own up to the things that you can change - and change them. Even if you are not the author of your own problems you are still the author of your solutions. Get to work you lazy fuck and stop threatening women because of video games.
3. Journalistic integrity.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Seriously. How is this even a thing? Video game developers trying to influence reviews for their products. Doesn't that happen EVERYWHERE. Seriously. I literally know political correspondents who get free swag to get a particular party's message out. Toy companies give free samples out to executives to get put on the shelves. Editors who get paid to hold off on a story for a few days so that companies can be ready for it.
It happens every day, in every place, and with things far more important than video games.
You think a few underpaid writers at Kotaku aren't going to take a gift for an extra star on their game review. You trust everything that a writer writes even though that person couldn't land a gig at an actual news establishment (where corruption happens too),
You're delusional. See your doctor.
4. 4chan is a fucking cesspool.
Before those /fuck/tards start preaching about how the world should be run those sanctimonious twats should clean up their own shit. Kiddie porn, racism, sexism, bigotry, hate. Slut shaming. Manipulating vulnerable people into exposing themselves. Virtual rape. Stealing people's copyrighted shit.
Anonymity is a treasure and a privilege. Not a license to be vile.
For great justice? How about reporting IPs to legal authorities when an underage photo is posted? How about banning racists and homophobes? How about it not being okay if some depressed girl is splaying herself in front of a webcam because she's mistaking attention for love? She's somebody's daughter for fucks sake.
Free speech has its limits for a reason. Grow up and learn why.
That's what I've got on all of this. What do you think? Comments.
Wednesday 15 October 2014
Minecraft: Wikky Island (Episode 41)
Life goes on.
I've started work on a new project in life. I'm writing my first fantasy novel. I've done short stories and the like but for the most part I'm a non-fiction writer. Mostly because I'm pretty good at it and also because of time limitations and money. There's only so much you can do.
But now I have a little break in the grind and I've earned some me time so I'm working on some self indulgence. My timeline that I'm working with is about 6 months of writing. I'm also going to include a few EO easter eggs. Who knows - perhaps you'll be reading my book and you'll feel a little bit at home.
So that's life.
Fake life - that goes on too. A new 1D episode today and also on the Island. I'll probably do a few more 1D games for shits and giggles. More shits, likely.
Also - the fella who ddos'd Treos is threatening to take down the blog. Good for you, little fella. Good for you. Keep raging against the machine. It'll keep you from procreating.
I've started work on a new project in life. I'm writing my first fantasy novel. I've done short stories and the like but for the most part I'm a non-fiction writer. Mostly because I'm pretty good at it and also because of time limitations and money. There's only so much you can do.
But now I have a little break in the grind and I've earned some me time so I'm working on some self indulgence. My timeline that I'm working with is about 6 months of writing. I'm also going to include a few EO easter eggs. Who knows - perhaps you'll be reading my book and you'll feel a little bit at home.
So that's life.
Fake life - that goes on too. A new 1D episode today and also on the Island. I'll probably do a few more 1D games for shits and giggles. More shits, likely.
Also - the fella who ddos'd Treos is threatening to take down the blog. Good for you, little fella. Good for you. Keep raging against the machine. It'll keep you from procreating.
Friday 10 October 2014
Wikky Wants the 1D (Episode 3)
So one last entry on the whole TREOS situation. The site is back up. Jimmy has backed off. I'll leave it at that.
Elevations involvement. Who the fuck cares? I think he was and it's a reasonable conclusion given history, demands and the facts. If he wasn't, whatever. He's still a jackass who hacked is player base including getting access to their private data and webcams. If you've ever downloaded Fallen Evolution find yourself a lawyer and sue him. Terms of Service agreements do not shield him from illegal activity.
And a disclaimer: the opinions expressed about elevations admitted illegal activity are mine and are in no way connected to TREOS.
But that's not why you're here. You're here for the D. Enjoy!
Elevations involvement. Who the fuck cares? I think he was and it's a reasonable conclusion given history, demands and the facts. If he wasn't, whatever. He's still a jackass who hacked is player base including getting access to their private data and webcams. If you've ever downloaded Fallen Evolution find yourself a lawyer and sue him. Terms of Service agreements do not shield him from illegal activity.
And a disclaimer: the opinions expressed about elevations admitted illegal activity are mine and are in no way connected to TREOS.
But that's not why you're here. You're here for the D. Enjoy!
Thursday 9 October 2014
Wikky Wants the 1D (Episode 2)
So we're clear on the whole treos.org thing. If you take down a forum because you got banned or because you don't like what people are saying about you: you're a loser.
elevations, Jimmy
That is confirmed.
Play the internet tough guy all you want. Fap over your own 1337ness. At the end of the day you're pathetic. Look in the mirror. Think about your life and why nobody likes you. That's the problem. Not the rest of the world. It's you. Always has been.
But you can change. All you've got to do is Bo-Lieve.
elevations, Jimmy
That is confirmed.
Play the internet tough guy all you want. Fap over your own 1337ness. At the end of the day you're pathetic. Look in the mirror. Think about your life and why nobody likes you. That's the problem. Not the rest of the world. It's you. Always has been.
But you can change. All you've got to do is Bo-Lieve.
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Called it: Or Elevations and Jimmy are babies.
You'll notice treos.org is down - it's being DDOS'd by the script kiddies who are upset that news of elevations violation of his users privacy and hacking their computers with malicious code included in downloading Fallen Evolution.
They've got a list of demands, apparently:
http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/iShoZza/media/Untitled-4_zps598dbfb1.jpg.html
To save you the clicketies:
Remove permanent ban on user account: "Jimmy"
Remove permanent ban on email: jimmys.network@hotmail.com
Remove permanent ban on all listed IP Address' for user account "Jimmy"
Remove the thread involving Elevations.
Thes are all the current demands. We will give you 48 hours to meet these demands. If you do not meet these demands within the 48 hours we will be forced to take down the forums in defiantly(sic)
So obviously these clowns are pussies. Elevations is probably a sex offender given that his malicious code gave him access to his users webcams and personal data. (For the protection of his game, of course).
The one thing that I can be sure of is that these losers don't stand a chance against a real server so the blog is safe.
To summarize:
Jimmy and elevations are pussies.
Don't ever play Fallen Evolution.
And here's my list of demands: GTFO losers.
Wikky
They've got a list of demands, apparently:
http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/iShoZza/media/Untitled-4_zps598dbfb1.jpg.html
To save you the clicketies:
Remove permanent ban on user account: "Jimmy"
Remove permanent ban on email: jimmys.network@hotmail.com
Remove permanent ban on all listed IP Address' for user account "Jimmy"
Remove the thread involving Elevations.
Thes are all the current demands. We will give you 48 hours to meet these demands. If you do not meet these demands within the 48 hours we will be forced to take down the forums in defiantly(sic)
So obviously these clowns are pussies. Elevations is probably a sex offender given that his malicious code gave him access to his users webcams and personal data. (For the protection of his game, of course).
The one thing that I can be sure of is that these losers don't stand a chance against a real server so the blog is safe.
To summarize:
Jimmy and elevations are pussies.
Don't ever play Fallen Evolution.
And here's my list of demands: GTFO losers.
Wikky
JumpButton Studios release Viking Dodge #newgame
Hey all,
You know how much I love the indie startups. The only thing I love more is when you folks are the ones doing the starting up. Your passion. Your ambition. Your talent. It's what inspires me to do what I do.
Today's feature: JumpButton Studio.
These guys are out of our community and all about what we're about. Being creative. Generating content. Putting out cool shit for us to play.
So here's what they've asked me to promote for you (note - I do not receive any form of compensation for anything I endorse - I just like these guys): Viking Dodge
You've got Vikings. You've got boulders. You've got dragons. You've got sheep. What more do you need?
Here's the official release:
Head on over to JumpButton Studio for Viking Dodge and their lineup of fun and addicting time wasters.
Cheers!
-W
You know how much I love the indie startups. The only thing I love more is when you folks are the ones doing the starting up. Your passion. Your ambition. Your talent. It's what inspires me to do what I do.
Today's feature: JumpButton Studio.
These guys are out of our community and all about what we're about. Being creative. Generating content. Putting out cool shit for us to play.
So here's what they've asked me to promote for you (note - I do not receive any form of compensation for anything I endorse - I just like these guys): Viking Dodge
You've got Vikings. You've got boulders. You've got dragons. You've got sheep. What more do you need?
Here's the official release:
Play as Gunnvor as you help him on his quest. Dodge rocks, fend off a fire breathing dragon and at all costs protect the poor sheep! Be careful though, for some reason these sheep are fatter and heavier than usual, even poor Gunnvor struggles to lift them. Don't be scared to sacrifice a sheep in order to save your own life, just beware of the consequences...
Run, dive and jump to stay alive
Use your arsenal of moves to dodge the dangers, I suggest jumping when there is NOT a rock above you.
Pickup sheep to gain a point boost
Double your score increment by picking up and carrying a sheep, he might be a little fat and heavy but he is nice a fluffy. (Disclaimer : Fluffy sheep do not absorb the impact of rocks, it still very much hurts)
Throw the sheep when you are sick of it!
Sheep getting in the way? Or sick of him mocking you?
Throw him away, throwing him off screen awards you 5 points and keeps the Guardian Of The Sheep happy.
Fend off a fire breathing dragon
It is advised to not feed the dragon, can try if you want but he prefers to spit fireballs at your face.
Piss off the "Guardian Of The Sheep"
Little is known about the Guardian Of The Sheep, legends state that he is 15 feet tall and that he has over 30 pet sheep. Probably a loner.
Be the best
Show everyone just how much you love sheep, keep a track record of your personal scores, upload them to a global leaderboard or share them with your friends.
Head on over to JumpButton Studio for Viking Dodge and their lineup of fun and addicting time wasters.
Cheers!
-W
Wikky Wants The 1D (Episode 1)
Oh...my...gosh.
Seriously - this is a thing that exists. Vult-R. The genius who gave us Endless-Online put out a One Direction dating simulator. Scratch that: he put out two. This is the second installment of the 1DDS. I can't imagine one but apparently Pewdiepie played it. Wow.
So I bit the bullet and played it - and even recorded it for you. For 7 Days we'll be headed in one direction. Probably straight to hell.
Link: http://1directiongames.com/
Enjoy - well, you probably won't - I warned you.
I need a drink...
Seriously - this is a thing that exists. Vult-R. The genius who gave us Endless-Online put out a One Direction dating simulator. Scratch that: he put out two. This is the second installment of the 1DDS. I can't imagine one but apparently Pewdiepie played it. Wow.
So I bit the bullet and played it - and even recorded it for you. For 7 Days we'll be headed in one direction. Probably straight to hell.
Link: http://1directiongames.com/
Enjoy - well, you probably won't - I warned you.
I need a drink...
Tuesday 7 October 2014
Monday 6 October 2014
Even cowboys get the blues...
And stuff like that.
No real meaning to the title. Just catching up and saying "Hi." Life is a little busy on the reals so I've been keeping things kind of sporadic. No time for video games and so you'll notice not a lot of video posts.
I'll be back with more - I promise - just making sure there's no pile on my desk - because for that I get paid. This, while a labour of love, pays nary a bill.
In any event I haven't died, I'm not going anywhere, and there are some things that are coming up that will be very exciting for you. When I can fill you in on that I will and you will be excited.
Or I will come and whup some ass until your excited.
In any event - have yourself a great day and a pleasant tomorrow.
-W
No real meaning to the title. Just catching up and saying "Hi." Life is a little busy on the reals so I've been keeping things kind of sporadic. No time for video games and so you'll notice not a lot of video posts.
I'll be back with more - I promise - just making sure there's no pile on my desk - because for that I get paid. This, while a labour of love, pays nary a bill.
In any event I haven't died, I'm not going anywhere, and there are some things that are coming up that will be very exciting for you. When I can fill you in on that I will and you will be excited.
Or I will come and whup some ass until your excited.
In any event - have yourself a great day and a pleasant tomorrow.
-W
Friday 3 October 2014
Thursday 2 October 2014
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