So I just got a phone call from Microsoft about my computer. I didn't wait for the bit where they tell me it has a virus.

Because it is very much a scam.

I likely don't have to tell anybody reading this that Microsoft will never call you. So, a heads-up to my local friends that this one is doing the rounds here.

Firstly, it's my birthday on the 7th, and you're welcome to drop by anytime during the weekend. Just give me a heads up. (Hey, at least I remembered in advance this time.)

Secondly, it looks like I'll be moving to Birmingham, UK. More news on that as it develops.

Finally, I've got Google+. So far I like it.

Remember that I offered to draw stuff? Well, I finally got around to that. And as an apology for the long wait, I decided to go full out and do everything in color. I needed the practice.

( steelhelix )

One of the many things I've been busy with lately is going about getting a driver's license, as I do not have one of those.

And today I've successfully taken the first hurdle, passing the theory exam and obtaining my theory certificate. Next step: Finding a place to take a practice lesson and get an estimate on how long it'll take until I'm ready ( Read more... )

At least for the time being, I am home again.

After not having access to all of my stuff for a while and then returning, it occurs to me I own a lot of junk and I really should be getting rid of at least some of it.

So, uh, anybody want an AS/400e 9401-150? It's yours if you carry it down the stairs.

LiveJournal has games now?

Well, if it worked for Facebook, I guess..

Edit: Games are made by an outfit called i-Jet and are Flash-based. They dip into your LJ info (your in-game portrait is your LJ icon, for example). Zygna-like model, lots of social hooks and the ability to buy in-game items for real money.

There's this 3D modeling and animation package called messiahStudio made by a company called pmG. It was described by my coworkers as 'slightly odd but very artist-friendly'. (You'll need a separate application to create your meshes, though.)

It has made some slight fame as the tool of choice of one Joeri Christiaen who has made some very amusing ( Read more... )

Previously, I've had a game I've worked on appear in Penny Arcade.

And now, a game I've worked on (Contains spoilers!) has featured in Zero Punctuation.

I'm oddly pleased at this irrefutable proof I have no life to speak of.

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Hey, folks. You rock, and be excellent.

Also, like previously, the people to comment on this post get to request a doodle of a subject or character of their choosing from me.

Tell me what you'd like me to draw, and I'll give it a whirl.