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  1. Swert

    Bricks Cascade

    By Swert,

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA It's almost here 8D
     
    Also blogged from my Windows Phone 8D
     
    I'm thinking about what to do with my badge, but I have an idea : D
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    Bricks Cascade

    By Swert,

    So yeah, paid my $52. Still debating how I'll get the island down there, but it's only five boxes so far. I could easily wrap all of them with packing saran wrap, take it on a train, but it'd be faster to just have it driven down.
     
    I anticipate a good event, but I also expect it'll be different than BrickCon. Of specific note, I haven't been down to Portland since I was about 8 or 9, so this will be different for me.
     
    ... Meantime, still working on a large project. I can reveal it'll be for BrickMagic in North Carolina. That is all.
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    Bs01

    By Swert,

    Yes, I know it's broken.
     
    Yes, I'm trying to fix it.
     
    Yes, I need a hug.
     
    No, not from you Erebus.
     
    Yes, from you ER :'D
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    Bs01 And Hs01 Stuffs

    By Swert,

    So, few things to poll the people with.
     
    1) I had planned to update BS01's skin settings to match HS01. Would anybody object?
     
    2) In addition to #1, I plan to add a secondary skin to both sites (or just HS01 if the first gets a rousing "NO!") with a no-trans variant. In those situations, there will be something added to dazzle the people with, trust me.
     
    3) Any other skin change ideas to either site to make? And no, a skin with your name on it is out of the question. Sorry everyone (I'm looking at you, Dorek.)
     
    4) I plan to roll out at least five more skins to HS01 using the HF backgrounds. Anybody got one in particular they'd like? (Select from here (and thanks Bfa!)) Just link the one you'd like to see, and we'll get a tally going.
     
    Anything else I can't think of? Suggest away. I'm open to fixing both sites up.
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    BS01 Beta skin

    By Swert,

    So, if you didn't already notice from the other day when we set it to the default skin, BS01 has a new skin in the works: http://biosector01.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&useskin=metrolook
     
    I'm still tinkering with it, I have suggestions and I know of at least a mile long list of corrections to be made as we go. At least I fixed the search button (it originally went to a search page, similar to Wikia; it now goes to the page you typed in, with a search being the redundant fallback if no page exists).
     
    Basically, it's a WIP which I will attempt to solve before Bionicle is announ-
     
    "Bionicle 2015!"
     
    ... before 2015
     
    Also GO HAWKS!
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    BS01 Podcast and more

    By Swert,

    Whew, editing videos can be challenging some days. I posted not
    but BS01 Podcast Interview episodes on our YouTube channel. I have to say, I came up with a very useful format that's very easy to edit and publish, but eventually I'm going to have to find a way to make it even faster. Also the fact I have a 40 minute video to edit next will likely notKill me  
    I also finally got my ticket for BrickCon 2016 (YAAAY I'M GOING THIS YEAR!) and I'm going full-force this time. I don't know what I will do officially, but maybe I'll bring my new Nuva Cube? That'll be fun.
     
    Also I have a new Nuva Cube. It lights up. It's also tiled on the surface. You're welcome, Kayru!
     
    Otherwise, it's been chaotic the past few weeks (boss went on vacation in Europe, I had to handle the entire shop, practically by myself. Not much fun.) and now I'm looking forward to just catching up.
     
    Sooo yeah, that's that. Cheers, all.
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    I have to say, I am super proud of SPIRIT for getting us hooked up with Volta and the voice actors. Seriously, SPI does not get enough credit from us, and I want to fix that now.
     
    Basically, praise SPI. He earned it.
     
    ... Also go listen to our interviews.
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    Bs01's New Main Page Nav

    By Swert,

    Was really trying to avoid showing this off until we implemented it, but whatever.
     
    http://biosector01.com/wiki/index.php/User:Shadow_Kurahk/Sandbox
     
    Now you can see what madness I had in mind in the first place.
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    I actually finally (it makes no sense why I took so long but there ya go) signed up for VIP points. I decided it was a good time to do so.
     
    So what did I buy on my first VIP purchase?
     
    Batman Keychain
     
    Superman Keychain
     
    Brick Calendar
     
    Dunno when they'll show up off the top of my head (next week or so I think) and I'll be on the lookout for my VIP card as well (let's hope it gets here before BCon)
     
    Speaking of BrickCon, I'm registered, and so is Mata Nui. Looking forward to seeing my friends there (Micah, Rene, Jason, the Rileys, Connor, Roa) and other fresh faces : D Srsly come join us.
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    City Blocks' Train Layout

    By Swert,

    I'll be working on setting up this year's train layout.
     
    Would anybody be interested in pics and/or a video of one of the trains going on the track?
     
    Also, I could use a break already x_x but I have Wed-Fri off : D
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    Coke Vs. Pepsi

    By Swert,

    So some have come up to me on various chat programs and asked, "Do you like Coke or Pepsi?" Well actually no, they ask if BS01's going to add BL11 spoilers on the day the book comes out, but I'd rather discuss Coke vs Pepsi, so I will.
     
    I have had nothing but good things to say about both products. On one side, I love Pepsi's Cola, but on the other I love the Coke version of the Cherry flavoring. Also, don't even try to force me to drink Diet Pepsi.
     
    So, why discuss it? I clearly have no favorite.
     
    Ah, but I do.
     
    I drink Pepsi only when I'm forced to, but I prefer Coke.
     
    But that doesn't make sense, does it? Why do I love Coke over Pepsi when I like the Pepsi cola better? It comes down to one thing. If I buy a 20 Oz Coke, I get 3 Coke Rewards points, or if I buy one 20 Oz Pepsi, I get... 1 Pepsistuff point? That's bad marketing. Also, if I buy a 12 case of Coke, I get 10 points. If I buy a 12 pack of Pepsi I get... 2 POINTS! Very bad marketing.
     
    But I do still give my grandparents' stock in Pepsico some money. So, better christmas for me. Yay.
     
    Oh, and for the record, BL11 will be added 1 month to BS01 in white on white after it's spotted in stores. Thank you.

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  21. Swert
    I must stop blagging soon enough, but I must ask the question before the day is out.
     
    What happened to Concept Albums? Seriously, it seemed like every single mainstream band put out one of these puppies every 4-5 years, and now it's rarer than a decent Generation One Pokémon card.
     
    Let's be honest, would you rather listen to 12 songs with barely any connection to each other, or 12 songs which tell a story of either love, hate, anger, passion, peace, war, anything? I mean, come on artists of the world. Nine Inch Nails/Trent Reznor's still doing it, and he's making good money.
     
    Also, remember when Green Day made one in 2004? They made very good money. In fact, so good they're probably still living on the sales very comfortably.
     
    Now granted, those bands who did it were very Classic Rock based, and the current generation has very little patience for story telling. It's one of the reasons we've got movies based on action and less talking. Now, this isn't to say a very -bad- thing, but I know for a fact it's not very good for those who enjoy reading a book or enjoying a lovely story being acted out, and not just guns blaring. And again, this isn't to say I hate guns blaring, and I'm losing track of focus here.
     
    I'm pretty sure people wouldn't mind seeing Concept Albums anymore in a more widespread fashion. Imagine what kind of money could be made on it after the album's done. Roger Waters was, at last check, writing a Broadway musical based on The Wall, a very famous concept album. Trent Reznor once mentioned that he was going to make a sequel to Year Zero soon, and that he also wanted to bring the album to the big screen, taking another feather from the cap of Pink Floyd when they made The Wall with their music. 10 Bucks says they ask Bob Geldof to star in it.
     
    I'm also pretty sure people would buy these albums and enjoy them. I mean, sure they buy singles and all that, which also bring in money, but which would get you more money, buying an album or buying a music download? That's the question before the board. Record Labels would call out Album, consumers (us) would ask Music Download. I'd gladly support Concept Albums coming back IF they were written in a way that it'd be awesome and could be converted into at least 2 forms of outside media afterwards, be it movies, a TV series, a book, a play/musical, or even a remix (Like Year Zero Remixed)

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  23. Swert
    So I've been placed in charge of coordinating a (rather small-ish?) table area for a Lego art and play event in Tacoma, WA. I've already begun planning how it will form together, but the fun part still comes in that I need to build about 7-10 new items that go towards it being awesome, including a new display case for my masks.
     
    In other news, if you happen to hear from the TTV Brickfeed podcast I was on, I actually left my job of six years recently. This is one of the contributing factors in letting me get a chance to plan such an area in the first place (otherwise I'd be planning -everything else- at that event.) With that said, it's going to be an interesting ride to see what I can pull off design-wise.
     
    I'll try to post photos when I get it set up, if anybody's interested
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    Crazy times

    By Swert,

    First off, is it just me or is it weird to have a 20 MB update download faster than it takes to install?
     
    Anyway, so a few people already heard, but remember how I mentioned I was waking up at 6:30 each morning this week to host workshops?
     
    Yeah, nobody showed up. Great.
     
    So I switched back to my normal schedule and proceeded to work on a new project. Once it's done, I will show you all.
     
    Hint: Remember Green Lantern and Captain America from the Bricks Cascade photos on the main page? They have a new justice friend. Who, you may ask? Hint: He's mostly red with yellow accents. Have fun
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    Cryptic Metaphor

    By Swert,

    This entry is everything but what the title says it is.
     
    So I'm snowed in. 7-8 inches of snow on my roads, and of course we're not used to it here in Washington. I'm certainly not used to it, but I love it nonetheless.
     
    I was scheduled to work today, in fact. Called my boss at 8 AM and he said "Yeah don't even risk it." I'm scheduled so far for Friday at the earliest now.
     
    BS01's host had some issues today, so we were down. Nothing was lost, it's all still there, and we're back. I promise it had nothing to do with current events that happened -today.- Honestly.
     
    I'll probably post some stuff eventually, assuming anybody even reads my blog any more <<
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