I write a blog about becoming video game characters!
#1
Posted 04 January 2013 - 03:47 PM
You can find it here:
http://beagamecharacter.blogspot.com/
Most people I talk to think it's pretty nifty(I hope you do, too!). If you've got any feedback, character suggestions, or questions, I am all ears!
Please note: Though I am a newcomer to this forum, it is not my intent to spam! I just thought you all might be interested =) Thanks!
#2
Posted 04 January 2013 - 03:53 PM
I haven't attempted any of the workouts yet, though. <___<
#3
Posted 04 January 2013 - 05:49 PM
#4
Posted 04 January 2013 - 08:17 PM
#5
Posted 04 January 2013 - 09:04 PM
how much physical training does that take?
#6
Posted 04 January 2013 - 10:32 PM
<3I read it, because this dude is a buddy of mine. I can vouch, it's pretty neat.
I haven't attempted any of the workouts yet, though. <___<
Thanks! It's awesome because there's SO MUCH SOURCE MATERIAL!! I'm also starting work on a couple of e-books that go for a more archetypal approach, rather than singling out individual characters, and then going really in-depth on nutrition, fitness, skills, etc.Your blog is very entertaining. I remember wanting to be like Rukia from Bleach when I was younger. I really like your character studies.
I like to think so =DWell that's pretty nifty.
Okay, so for anyone who existed on the internet in the late 90s/early 00s you may have happened upon the term "lentation." This was a made-up word that people used for "bullet time" before "bullet time," really existed as a term. I found the idea extremely interesting, and did some research.I want bullet time
how much physical training does that take?
Basically, time perception dilation/alteration is a real phenomenon. It is triggered most commonly by two things. A) An overload of adrenaline in your body's system, typically caused by extreme fear or excitement, or Extracurricular drugs/substances(LSD, etc.).
In the case of adrenaline, this is the closest you'll get to "bullet time" like in Max Payne or The Matrix. This is because the adrenaline also speeds up your body's speed/strength temporarily. The downside is, first of all, it's not really possible to trigger voluntarily(believe me, I've tried). Also, adrenaline is bad for your body in repeated, high doses. When on your adrenaline rush, you are extremely uncoordinated, mentally and physically. Also, your body basically takes its "limits" off when on massive adrenaline spikes. People in high adrenaline situations that trigger "time dilation" type effects have experienced things like muscles tearing free of their tendons, or joints being overtaxed and sprained. Typically the person doesn't even realize it until after the fact due to the pain mitigating properties of the situation.
In the case of drugs, the upside is you have more control over when the effect is triggered. The downside is, it's limited to perception alone. You're perceiving the world at a different speed due to brain chemical alterations, but your body doesn't move or react any more quickly than usual(in fact, it's typically quite the opposite). Also, there's large amounts of side effects to these altered states, basically limiting any other possible benefit of the time dilation effect.
tl;dr: Bullet time exists, kind of, through drugs, or adrenaline. Either way, it's typically harmful in single or repeated doses, and difficult to make functional, regardless.
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 02:45 PM
#8
Posted 05 January 2013 - 03:56 PM
Not that I'm condoning recreational drug use or anything...
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 07:13 PM
#10
Posted 05 January 2013 - 11:43 PM
My first novel, Seeds of Magic- Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, Sony Store
#11
Posted 06 January 2013 - 09:51 AM
I also did a theoretical, high-level brainstorm across five posts on building your own powersuit after I finished the Samus Aran breakdown, which might interest you. http://beagamecharac...nd-powered.html =D
#12
Posted 09 January 2013 - 03:03 PM
**sniff** my little baby is growing up. It's got its own URL and host and everything! **tear**
#13
Posted 14 January 2013 - 12:54 PM
http://beagamecharac...internet-stuff/
#14
Posted 14 January 2013 - 01:09 PM
‘You like vidja games, son?’
‘Gee willikers, do I!’
‘Uncle Sam can make you into Solid Snake!’
‘!’
(complete with BLEEER! sound effect.)
My first novel, Seeds of Magic- Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, Sony Store