Updates on projects! 3/31/25

-Thoughts-

I'm unsure how to explain that it's only been since the 24th this time, since our last update; there's no way for me to describe my feelings toward how much was accomplished regardless of general reaction. I got more done than usual but wasn't limited to the interior collective of just my goals and far surpassed my usual expectations not just for myself but the improvement toward the stream, things like my desire to learn music, and my yearning to do better art. The entirety of becoming better at my creations and the production toward these key components that individually come together to create the scope of a great show. I feel like I'm starting to get it, but at the same time, I feel like I'm lightyears away from something that I can truly say sparkles just the way I want it to.

I remember calling myself a graphic designer just because at one time I could digitally texture clothes, buildings, and so much more. I had only touched a single aspect of what was the spectrum of graphic design, and that road felt so empty. I couldn't see what this never-ending wave of possibilities and endless fun was. I kept thinking there was some end to all of this just because I got some small part of it completed. Who cares about that or how old I get? It's never too late to set myself out on new goals and new possibilities and even become far better at old ones. I may never be this complete master of a single skill, but looking back and seeing my repertoire of abilities has become quite daunting. 

I'm not sure what I am anymore, but my happiest times are when I'm growing and learning.

Personal Press Kit  (Design)

The recent circular logo addition was pretty nice, and the backgrounds as well will be pretty useful coming up.

(Progressing)

File, Program, and Hard Drive Organization

I'm at a point where I can kind of make more of a mess now and just in time, so for now we are going to pause this and get back on to some of the stuff I'd like to work on.

(Paused)

Fo76 Build Showcase (Video &/or Blog)

It's been like a week. I will sit down to get this done here soon, but for the time being, I have other things to focus on, sadly. It's not stagnant, as there are always more chances to catch this. I also felt the recent Fo76 update wasn't all that great, sadly. I want to play badly, but I just gotta stay the course!

To do:

▪️Gather Materials

▪️Video Assembly

(Stagnant) [Mostly getting a steady feel toward the recording will retry soon] (Paused)

Set up a Schedule for the Upcoming Week (Streams and Releases)

I've got no idea; there is still a lot to do. Despite being focused and making great progress, pacing myself in all of this comes first and foremost.

(Stagnant) (Paused)

-Priority- Finish Curating a mod list for Zomboid

I've sadly continued to put this off; I've been gaming less often, which means I'm working on projects, and those haven't left much opportunity for more in between. I'll do my best to get this situated sometime this week, hopefully.

(Stagnant) (Paused)

 Project Zomboid Survivor Stories (Videos &/or Blog)

Still not a whole lot on this as last week was mostly studying and creating videos.

To do:

▪️Gather Materials

▪️Video Assembly

(Stagnant) (Paused)

-Priority- End Card (YouTube)

Taking some time out to do this would definitely help! Putting this as a priority should assist hopefully.

(Stagnant) (Paused)

Project 83 (Song)

1. Name

2. Song Cover

3. Video

4. Thumbnail

5. Assembly and release

(Progressing)

Project Cafe (Songs)

I had to put the brakes on this for the moment, though all the music for the first portion has been chosen and is ready to start getting out.

(Progressing) (Paused)

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Note: These are just goals of mine in no particular order, and I have no clue if I can or will get to or finish them! <3

-Plans and Ideas-

(Added to keep the Goal list a little bit smaller since it's more focused; changes in this section will be fairly slow to update but hopefully will make it to the goal list at some point!)

 Draft a Plan (Profile)

This is a definite starting point for overhauling the place: a list of what and where, potential goals, and ideas. Unfortunately, my initial drafts are never pretty.

(Planning Stage)

More User bars, Badges, Stamps, and Graphics (Profile)

A lot of this that's listed as belonging to the profile can probably be compiled overall into the goal list as a broken-down plan at some point! I'm really looking forward to finding a nice design to set up for myself.

(Planning Stage)

Getting an LFG, Games Completed, and a Few Other Sections (Profile)

Sections would be fun. I still have no clue why I want a looking-for groups section for myself, but I do.

(Planning Stage)

Forum Post (Links)

It'd be nice to get a list of useful links going! <~ Stated several updates ago...

(Planning Stage)

Gaming Script (GTA)

I think a good starting point would be to break the video down into sections we want to work on and find a small derpy plot for writing off of.

(Planning Stage)

Getting the Ko-Fi back up!

I gotta think of a nice way to release all of this music in a central location for download! I've used Ko-Fi for a long time and would like to get this one back up and running.

(Planning Stage)

Schedule I (Fun Project)

This was brought up today and is a potential project if we end up recording it. We made a helldivers video awhile back that was pretty fun.

(Planning Stage)

Through the Blades of Grass (Song)

1. Song Cover

2. Video

3. Thumbnail

4. Assembly and release

(Finished)

Project 79 aka Love Jump (Song)

1. Song Cover

2. Video

3. Thumbnail

4. Assembly and release

(Finished)

These were completed and came out fairly well. I continue to hope to reach farther than before in not just my studies but also my work.

Dual streaming is a go again! That got installed, set up, and tested this past week.

Sui got set up to work for both situations as well.

Blossom (Song)

1. Name

2. Song Cover

3. Video

4. Thumbnail

5. Assembly and release

(Finished)

So I made a song, Blossom, which was a lot of fun, and Ej did help me out a lot with it. While it might not mean much to some, it means a ton to me, especially considering a year ago, I thought having rythem was impossible for me.

A circular logo for some videos was made, as well as some backgrounds that'll make some lovely assets to reuse.