This is so cute!
I LEGO N.Y.
I LEGO NY too :D
I'm out.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
By the Way...
I'm going to send in my application for the Best Job in the World sometime within the next two weeks!!!
I have to figure out a concept for it first, though.
I need to figure out how much "relevant experience" I have and how I can use it to my advantage.
Wish me luck!
(Getting paid to take care of Hamilton Island in Australia for 6 months?!? Doesn't sound like too bad of a deal to me!)
I'm out.
I have to figure out a concept for it first, though.
I need to figure out how much "relevant experience" I have and how I can use it to my advantage.
Wish me luck!
(Getting paid to take care of Hamilton Island in Australia for 6 months?!? Doesn't sound like too bad of a deal to me!)
I'm out.
Added Thought!
If I were to create an 18 in x 18 in board, how fun would it be if the table/pedestal/raised platform that it sat on was made out of soil?
-I don't know if it's physically possible, I do not have any idea how to engineer and take into consideration soil deteriorating and assembling such a structure.
But ideally, I love the concept.
Inspiration for such a profound thought:
I'm out.
-I don't know if it's physically possible, I do not have any idea how to engineer and take into consideration soil deteriorating and assembling such a structure.
But ideally, I love the concept.
Inspiration for such a profound thought:
I'm out.
Soil Game Project Musings
So for my new CFC 3 Class we have to create a game. We were given one word from Nature, since the class is nature-based. The word that I randomly selected was soil.
Therefore, I have to make a game about soil.
Therefore it will most likely be made out of soil.
What better material to make a game about soil out of other than soil?
There is none.
Soil it is.
So here's my thinking on creating a game about soil.
Soil is a game
First and foremost, this game has to be about the systems and processes that involve soil.
After a fair amount of research, I deduced that there are four main concepts and/or systems and/or processes that occur in soil that were the most striking to me.
1. Soil as a nutrient provider
2. Soil as an earth-shaper
3. Soil as a home
4. Soil is always changing- in a state of constant change
So how to create a game that is always changing?
-But even more than the roll of the dice and who you are playing with
-Probability vs. forced change
Soil is easily visible and easily obtainable as well. It can be acquired from a nursery or gardening store, but is found in abundance outside. The ground is made of soil.
Soil can be used to form the actual board (or playing surface, if you will) - even outside
Weather and the elements shape and change the playing surface- it's natural and can get broken down rather quickly
If outside, would face natural decomposition and weathering. If inside, how to make this change occur?
IDEA: Checkers board made out of soil
The main inspiration behind this idea is that the playing pieces in checkers are all the same rank- they are all of equal importance. Each of the checkers could have a seed encased in it- when it gets broken down, seeds will grow into plants, depending on the season.
Or better yet, the playing pieces could be actual plants- small African violets. The African violets would be easy to obtain and start growing-English Gardens constantly has African violets that need some attention and love. They also sell this product called Root Tone (I want to call it Rootner, but I haven't the slightest idea why) which is a growth hormone that encourages a plant to start growing roots out of a new cutting- can be from a bottom leaf. Thus, from one plant can come many. Which is quite resourceful, especially for an undertaking such as this where 24 plants need to be obtained. A couple of African Violets should suffice.
Added Rule to Playing: The winning piece, wherever it ends up, has to be planted there permanently. Over time, the game will naturally come to an end once there is a single piece left or one player has completely run out of pieces
Players would have to adapt during each successive game beyond the initial one to the new board. Thus, a new strategy has to be formed. New tactics would have to be employed in order to bring about victory.
With a planting, both players now have separate advantages and disadvantages. The player whose piece is permanently gone has one less piece to control. Both players have to adapt to the changing board- there will now be a permanent "dead spot" or "no play block". Additionally, if the piece has to be planted in one of the home rows, the opposing player has to deduce how best to reach the other side with his/her pieces in order to King your pieces.
Essentially, the same rules as a normal game of checkers are in place, except with the rule in regards to the planting at end of game.
Additional Considerations:
Size?
Distinctions between sides?
Designation as King?
Transportation?
*How Game will Reflect Four Key Concepts*
1. Soil as a nutrient provider
---The soil will be a nutrient provider for the plants that are being placed permanently
2. Soil as an earth-shaper
---Soil is easily moved, as will be during game by players. The relocation of the plants and of what happens to topsoil of the board when they are moved is the effect of the movement that takes place on a regular basis. Soil will be physically shaped into a board. Soil will be manipulated solely for the purpose of this game.
3. Soil as a home
---Home for bacteria, plants, insects, permanent home for plants
4. Soil is always changing- in a state of constant change
---Winning piece rule allows for a controllable state of change that can be easily observed during play.
In terms of size, I have to figure that out this weekend. I am thinking about an 9inx9in board, or if I decide to create a larger board, an 18inx18in board would be a good size as well.
:D
Class is just about over.
I'm out!
Therefore, I have to make a game about soil.
Therefore it will most likely be made out of soil.
What better material to make a game about soil out of other than soil?
There is none.
Soil it is.
So here's my thinking on creating a game about soil.
Soil is a game
First and foremost, this game has to be about the systems and processes that involve soil.
After a fair amount of research, I deduced that there are four main concepts and/or systems and/or processes that occur in soil that were the most striking to me.
1. Soil as a nutrient provider
2. Soil as an earth-shaper
3. Soil as a home
4. Soil is always changing- in a state of constant change
So how to create a game that is always changing?
-But even more than the roll of the dice and who you are playing with
-Probability vs. forced change
Soil is easily visible and easily obtainable as well. It can be acquired from a nursery or gardening store, but is found in abundance outside. The ground is made of soil.
Soil can be used to form the actual board (or playing surface, if you will) - even outside
Weather and the elements shape and change the playing surface- it's natural and can get broken down rather quickly
If outside, would face natural decomposition and weathering. If inside, how to make this change occur?
IDEA: Checkers board made out of soil
The main inspiration behind this idea is that the playing pieces in checkers are all the same rank- they are all of equal importance. Each of the checkers could have a seed encased in it- when it gets broken down, seeds will grow into plants, depending on the season.
Or better yet, the playing pieces could be actual plants- small African violets. The African violets would be easy to obtain and start growing-English Gardens constantly has African violets that need some attention and love. They also sell this product called Root Tone (I want to call it Rootner, but I haven't the slightest idea why) which is a growth hormone that encourages a plant to start growing roots out of a new cutting- can be from a bottom leaf. Thus, from one plant can come many. Which is quite resourceful, especially for an undertaking such as this where 24 plants need to be obtained. A couple of African Violets should suffice.
Added Rule to Playing: The winning piece, wherever it ends up, has to be planted there permanently. Over time, the game will naturally come to an end once there is a single piece left or one player has completely run out of pieces
Players would have to adapt during each successive game beyond the initial one to the new board. Thus, a new strategy has to be formed. New tactics would have to be employed in order to bring about victory.
With a planting, both players now have separate advantages and disadvantages. The player whose piece is permanently gone has one less piece to control. Both players have to adapt to the changing board- there will now be a permanent "dead spot" or "no play block". Additionally, if the piece has to be planted in one of the home rows, the opposing player has to deduce how best to reach the other side with his/her pieces in order to King your pieces.
Essentially, the same rules as a normal game of checkers are in place, except with the rule in regards to the planting at end of game.
Additional Considerations:
Size?
Distinctions between sides?
Designation as King?
Transportation?
*How Game will Reflect Four Key Concepts*
1. Soil as a nutrient provider
---The soil will be a nutrient provider for the plants that are being placed permanently
2. Soil as an earth-shaper
---Soil is easily moved, as will be during game by players. The relocation of the plants and of what happens to topsoil of the board when they are moved is the effect of the movement that takes place on a regular basis. Soil will be physically shaped into a board. Soil will be manipulated solely for the purpose of this game.
3. Soil as a home
---Home for bacteria, plants, insects, permanent home for plants
4. Soil is always changing- in a state of constant change
---Winning piece rule allows for a controllable state of change that can be easily observed during play.
In terms of size, I have to figure that out this weekend. I am thinking about an 9inx9in board, or if I decide to create a larger board, an 18inx18in board would be a good size as well.
:D
Class is just about over.
I'm out!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Typealizer
Typealizer.com is a quick blog analyzer that shares what kind of person it believes the author is based on words used in his/her blog. It only takes a couple of seconds and it's fun.
According to Typealizer, when I'm writing this blog, my writing style is that of a Doer:
"The active and play-ful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time. "
Thanks Typealizer!
If nothing else, it's entertaining!
I'm out.
--
Actually, this is only partially true. It seems that it only analyzes the words that are on your home page, not your archived posts. When I had my post max set to 3, I was a Doer, but when I had my post max set to all, it revealed that my writing style was more like the Mechanic, a mix of right and left-brained thoughts.
"The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts.
The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters. "
Good to know!
Either way, I'm happy. This is a fun way to waste my time while I'm working on a resume :D
According to Typealizer, when I'm writing this blog, my writing style is that of a Doer:
"The active and play-ful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time. "
Thanks Typealizer!
If nothing else, it's entertaining!
I'm out.
--
Actually, this is only partially true. It seems that it only analyzes the words that are on your home page, not your archived posts. When I had my post max set to 3, I was a Doer, but when I had my post max set to all, it revealed that my writing style was more like the Mechanic, a mix of right and left-brained thoughts.
"The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts.
The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters. "
Good to know!
Either way, I'm happy. This is a fun way to waste my time while I'm working on a resume :D
By the By...
Oh, by the way,
Current National Debt as of January 1, 2009:
$10,559,439,057,228.62
And right now, you personally owe the government $34,557.75
Cheerio!
I'm out.
Current National Debt as of January 1, 2009:
$10,559,439,057,228.62
And right now, you personally owe the government $34,557.75
Cheerio!
I'm out.
Happy New Year?
So why do we all feel like this?
Like ripping out our insides to change ourselves just because it is a new year?
That we are supposed to change and alter our being strictly because it is January 1, 2009.
Bogus.
I have things I want to change in myself, but I have been trying to alter them since I discovered they were my faults.
Once again, the media suggests, "A New Year, A New You" (not a bad tagline since I just came up with that one)
Why can't every day be trying to make a "New You"?
That's what I know. Why can't we begin to rectify changes within ourselves as soon as we notice them? How come it takes a formal acknowledgment by society that we try to change ourselves? Group mentality? Everyone else is changing, so we should too?
I don't get it.
But that's not going to stop me from making the changes I need to make (to continue making them as opposed to begin to make them now since it's this "holiday" "celebration of sorts")
This day is just like every other day.
24 hours.
It's a Wednesday, for goodness' sake.
It's not an 8th day of the week or anything.
It is a normal day.
And I will treat it as such.
I'm out.
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