Mimmsicle

[color=darkred][size=1]When I saw the first image, it appeared very ghostly. Then when I read that it was planets and comets, it looks... both like an explosion of some kind, but also it feels like the planet is being drained. Or evaporating.[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]Either way, it looks awesome. The color, the effects, the text. Well, maybe not the background text. I feel it might've looked better if you hadn't [i]gradually[/i] blended it into the image. Right now it's competing too much with the foreground text. [/size] [size=1]But that's just my opinion ^_^;[/size][/color] [size=1][/size] [color=darkred][size=1][b]Second image:[/b] Ehm.. It's [i][b]very[/b][/i] nice, but I don't feel the orange/white section is blended perfectly into the blue. It takes away some of the impact. If you had made that orange/white section more 'comet like' and made it more prominent (as if it was only one big comet approaching the planet and maybe just a few minor ones at its side, or way in the background) it would have had a very powerful effect...[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]The tiny comets look like they've been painted on a canvas though, as opposed to a computer. Like the "[b]Sunflowers[/b]" painting (and forgive me, but I haven't got a clue which artist painted that *big sweatdrop*). [/size] [size=1]It looks almost as flower petals, drifting in the wind actually... [/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]Maybe that's why the image didn't work completely for me, because it looks like a blend of computer generated areas and 'canvas paintings' ?[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][b]Conclusion:[/b] I really like what you've done here and there's a strong curve of improvement. Keep at it ! You're doing great ^__^[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=darkred]As the image loaded (the horizontal one) I was reminded of a playground. You know those metal frames that you grab a hold of with your arms and swing about like a monkey on ? Or hang upside-down on and still look like a monkey *lol* I agree with Baron, that it looks like a lot of piping. Sort of like a blue-print, hehe. The three stripes of color on the background are lovely, very soft. If you took away the "piping", you could do something else with that background ? [/color][/size] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1][color=darkred]My initial thought when looking at the most recent image was "Disco !" And if you look at it like that, it's full of life, fun stuff. Moving to some beat, rhythm.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=darkred]But I also felt that it could be seen as someone on the run, hunted, avoiding those spotlights from the helicopter O.o;; If you take this approach, you feel the tension and the anxiety that the image exude. As if someone is coming after you and you want to hide from it.[/color][/size][/font] [color=darkred][/color][font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=darkred]I love how it crosses some points, but goes behind others. Though, the green "fan-thing" at the upper left corner might be better [i]behind[/i] the window ?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=darkred]In short: It feels like life, hurtling itself through you/past you. Whether or not you feel that is a good thing (Disco!) or a bad thing (Run!), is up to whoever views it, I guess ^_^[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#8b0000]This one I liked most of the experimental modern pieces *nods*[/color][/size][/font]

[size=1][color=darkred]Talk about eye candy. It's really difficult to say anything about this without adding a fan-girl type of reaction, hehe.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]The abstract background sets the mood perfectly, I love how it works with the image and enhances the broody/dark/determined look the guy is sporting. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]Speaking of the guy, his placement is spot on. You left a tiny bit of space between the border and the image, eliminating the dangers of making it feel squishy.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]The text placement is just right also, though (and this is my only objection) it would help if the second line of text could be darkened [i]ever so slighty[/i]. As of now it's just barely readable, but I am guessing it's meant to be less prominent ?[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]My favourite aspect of this banner is what you did with the border, making the lines cross each other and create little boxes in the corners. It makes the already awesome banner look very professional and sleek.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]Lovely work, Shippo ![/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]I'm not sure what to say about them, so I'll start off with stating which one I like better and take it from there.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]The second one appealed to me more, because it didn't feel [as] boxed in as the first one (for some reason the black background made me feel claustrophobic, heh). [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]The colors are working great together, I think. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]It's a nice touch that you've used rectangular shapes for everything but the symbol in the "center". Had you used several shapes, it would've messed things up.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]It reminds me of doors, or windows stacked next to/in front of each other. So if I may go philosophical for a second, it gives off a feeling of multiple possibilities. ("One door may close, but another one opens"... why am I getting these expressions/proverbs in my head when I look at your stuff ? ~_^ )[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000][/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]I think it's a bit too modern for my taste, your previous creations worked better for me ^_^; [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#8b0000]But it's always a good thing to try out new things, so I applaud you for spreading your wings. Maybe one day I'll open up my eyes more to this field of art ; )[/color][/size]

[size=2][quote name='Annie][color=indigo][i]I'll be spending my next 6 weeks here in Biloxi, Mississpi[/i]...[/color][color=black'] [/quote][/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]Annsie !!! You've been missed and now you'll be even more missed, because we can't have [b]all[/b] of you *shakes angry fist* We don't mind sharing information, but we'd like to have Annsie to ourselves >__>;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]If you have the time, you should definately explain what goes on over there and what good it does. Then we can abuse this thread and discuss it, thereby making it a professional Lounge thread *evil grin*[/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]Take care and be well ![/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]- Mimmi[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]*tries to "rate" them* Well, I guess I prefer the second banner. It feels more proportioned and the images looks better placed. You've got a lot going on in it though, hehe.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I like how you made the "X AXL ZERO" text stand out more, by fading "Rank A Maverick Hunters". Nice touch.[/color][/size]

[color=#400000][size=1][color=#800000][font=Verdana]I struggled a bit with this part... it's almost like The Two Towers, unless you see it with the other two movies, it feels... anyway ^_^;[/font] [font=Verdana]_______________[/font][/color][/size][/color] [size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana]Quietly struggling with shoelaces, my eyes tried to shut out the pressing tears and look ahead. The dimly lit hallway cast shadows on my solemn mind, slowly suffocating and drowning the life that fought to surge through me again. [/font] [/color][/size][size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana][i]I can feel it?[/i][/font] [/color][/size][color=#400000][size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana]The sweet sensation as my hands slowly move across the smooth surface and the wind trying to snatch the pages from me, a childish attempt to beckon for attention. Sleepy eyes blinded by the early rays of sunlight, looking over the shoulder curiously, trying to decipher my distant smile.[/font] [/color][/size][/color][size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana]An innocent, healthy high? the kind that is harmless, even if overdosed. Contained ecstasy.[/font] [font=Verdana][i]It?s still a part of me? still here ?[/i][/font][/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]It's a pleasure to read your work, Shin *nods*[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I see now, upon a further read, that my comment on "There's nobody here at all" was wrong. It fits just fine. So I'm glad you didn't take it out. ^_^;;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000].... I really wish you hadn't changed the hospital scene.... because now it [i]really[/i] makes me cry ;_;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Beautiful. ^_^[/color][/size]

[font=Verdana][size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]Thanks for the comments everyone ^_^ [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]This "story" has taken me by surprise somewhat, hehe. Initially there was only that first draft and I had no intention of taking it further. I didn't even have any ideas for a follow up *lol*[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]However, I found that the first draft was part of something bigger. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]I'll post "part 2" only, to test the waters. I'm not sure if my "vision" of this story is identical with everyone elses, so I'll post a revised version....hehe ~_^[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]____________________[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana]A deep sigh escaped my lips as I beheld the warm water dance like grey clouds down the sink. The soap had cleansed my inked hands, but could not strip me of the visions that clouded my thoughts.[/font] [font=Verdana][i]Distant memories are always closest to your heart....[/i][/font] [color=#400000][font=Verdana]To this day I can still recall every insignificant detail, all those feelings that rushed through me like wild fairies on a late summer?s eve. It's funny how, even after all this time, its vibrancy has not faded? oblivious to the fact that it was lost or misplaced as some point.[/font][/color] [font=Verdana]Why didn't I take better care of those moments then, instead of now clinging to them ... [/font] [i][font=Verdana]They're long gone now, though?[/font][/i] [/color][/size][/font]

[size=1][color=#800000]Depending on how young you were when you first saw a movie, I'd definately say that it changes over the years. It will either still be a great movie and you find "hidden depths" to it, or it will suck royally *lol*. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Example[b]:[/b] I used to l-o-v-e [i]Sandy Bell[/i] when I was really young, but as I borrowed a tape not too long ago, I was absolutely horrified at the dub. The girls voice was shrill, forced and patronizing. So that killed off some childhood memories, haha.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]A quick note on the Disney movies: I bought [i]Cinderella[/i] a few months back and I sat there thinking "hey, this deals with adoption", which I would've never thought about when I was younger, hehe.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Good 80's movies that are still good today ? Well, [i]Star Wars[/i] has already been mentioned... [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000][i]Breakfast Club[/i] still rocks socks, ([/color][/size][size=1][color=#800000]I cannot seem to let go of my crush on Sean Astin in) [i]Goonies[/i] [/color][/size][size=1][color=#800000]and let's face it ---> [i]Ferris Bueller's Day Off[/i] will probably never grow old ~_^[/color][/size]

[size=1][quote name='Megumi']Secondly, you write that we believe God is passive. You misunderstand- I believe God is very active in our lives. And the devil himself isn't really very active- all he can do is tempt.[/quote][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I'm guessing you're referring to me here ? If you are, I would like to refer you to the part of my reply where I said "[i][b][color=black]some people[/color][/b][/i]". If what I stated had been [b]my[/b] opinion, I would have said "[i][b]I[/b][/i] believe that", as opposed to "[color=black][i][b]some people[/b][/i][/color]". I was merely trying to look at it from another point of view.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I hope that cleared things up, and if it didn't... then I'm all to happy to further explain myself in a PM. My intention in replying to this poem was [b]not[/b] to further diss people's beliefs, and if that's how it came across then I apologise.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]Like I said in your myO ([/color][/size][url="http://www.myotaku.com/users/kinetix/"][size=1][color=black]http://www.myotaku.com/users/kinetix/[/color][/size][/url][size=1][color=#800000] hehe) looking at it made me think of bows and snowflakes. Bows are usually wrapped around a gift, they bring forth a reaction of joy and anticipation. The image actually resembles a bow being untied and the content is being revealed (in my silly mind, hehe).[/color][/size] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]Snowflakes falling are a beautiful sight, but can also be regarded with sadness. ("Rain is tears from heaven", sort of.) And when you look closer at a snowflake, the crystalised tear, it's shape is rather sharp and the snow is cold.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]So with your interpretation in mind, I can see how it conveys both the joys of life as well as the sadness and pain. And how life can either unravel before your eyes, or have you lost in its maze-like design.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]If I look at it purely aesthetically, the colors are very soft and sort of well proportioned over the image. The pink and purple are dominant, so the orange/brown that is there is not as well merged in as I think it could be (but that's just me)[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]The frame is nicely done and the color-change effect suits it perfectly.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]You're getting better ^__^[/color][/size][/font]

[size=1][color=#800000]I liked this poem a lot, actually.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]*turns to Shinji* And I think some people find it's easier to be angry with God, since they think of him as [i]passive[/i], whereas they see the Devil as [i]active[/i] in his evil deeds ? Just a thought. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]*goes back to the poem*[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]The first thing that struck me, was how you've divided the poem into "sections". [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I know you said it was three different approaches, but I read it as a progression of thought. How the person goes from begging for some kind of divine response, to questioning why he can't hear it and then giving up.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I didn't read this with any particular emotion in mind, but rather as someone's wish to have this process over with. It's balanced, I guess (in my eyes). No over-the-top-drama, but simply stating that it went from this to that. Sometimes an explanation can be desired, but it's quite possible to read something and take it for what it is.[/color][/size] [color=#800000][size=1][b]Sidenote[/b]: maybe it's because everyone is talking about "[i]The Passion[/i]", but I think that the first stanza can be read as Jesus prayer/wish to go back to the heavens. [b]/End sidenote.[/b][/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#800000][quote][color=black][font=Verdana]He approached the door, opened it, then closed it and made sure that it was locked.[/quote][color=#800000] I'm being petty, but at first it looks like he's only opening and closing the door. Not actually [i]stepping outside[/i] (this could of course be me not being American/British and be fully in tune with how you write things *grins*).[/color][/font][/color][/color][/size] [color=black][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000][quote][color=black][font=Verdana]"There's nobody here at all." [/quote][size=1] [color=#800000]Ehe, overkill ? Sorry, but it felt corny to read >_>; Try to avoid stating the obvious, unless you're after the comedical reaction ?[/color][/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]I loved how you took Jeremy from just being confused and slightly annoyed to distressed and desperate state of mind. The entire parrot scene is priceless ![/color][/size][/font][/color][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000][quote][color=black][font=Verdana]He died almost instantly and Jeremy's mother broke down into a fit of uncontrollable sobbing.[/quote] [color=#800000]It feels too abrupt to say "He died almost instantly". And I know my suggestion is very cliché, but maybe you could describe the monitor's sound or how the thing that was pumping oxygen into Jeremy stopped going up and down.... something relating to the enviroment they're in ? [/color][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/color][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000][color=black][font=Verdana][color=#800000]But apart from my silly comments, I was absolutely [b]glued[/b] to this story. And my eyes watered at the end, as Jeremy was shown the door and it was apparent that it wasn't a dream *sniffle* [/color][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/color][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000][color=black][font=Verdana][color=#800000]Great story, magnificant story [i]telling[/i] ~_^ [/color][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font][/color][/font][/color]

[color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#400000][font=Verdana] As I got home from a relaxing walk, I found the latest instalment of a manga magazine on the kitchen table.[/font][/color] My hands eagerly flipped the pages, my lips curving in a smile as I followed the adventures of my favourite characters. But as I was putting the magazine away, chuckling lightly, I noticed the printing ink on my hands. [/size][/font][/color][i][color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1]And I remembered.... [/size][/font][/color][/i][color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1]My fingers used to be black after thumbing through hundreds of papers. Sometimes there would be dark blotches on my face, after I'd scratched an itchy nose, or tried to fend off the sleep from weary eyes. [/size][/font][/color][color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1]Seeing it on my hands had always filled me with a sense of accomplishment, pride even. Like when you were young and someone would smile and ruffle your hair, praising even the smallest of feats. [/size][/font][/color][i][color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1]It was subtle joy, and I miss it....[/size][/font][/color][/i] [color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]This is a rough draft. I'm not entirly satisfied with it, so I'd be interested in knowing what you all make of it. [/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]I have no idea if one can use "thumbing" in this case. But I had no better word for it at the time, so ^_^;[/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#400000][font=Verdana][size=1][color=#800000]Any and all help is appreciated ^_^[/color][/size][/font][/color]

[size=1][color=#800000]When I first read this, granted it was 5 minutes after I woke up, I completely missed that it was about drugs. Which, upon reading it a second time, felt rather embarrassing ^_^;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]My initial reaction was that it was about life. When you are young there are so many pretty colors, so much to explore. It's exciting and innocent. You don't care about falling and hurting yourself, because you cry a little and the pain is usually comforted away.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Whereas when you're older, the colors are faded. You've passed that stage of being amazed and enthusiastic about life. The scars may have healed up, or they are open wounds that still bleed and there aren't enough kisses in the world to make the hurt go away.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000].... That is, if you get a hit of stuff that isn't clean. >__>[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]It's nice to be able to read a poem in more ways than the obviously intended one. Very nice poem, CrH ^_^[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]Oh my, the entire chapter was filled with quotable moments ![/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Everyone did a great job with fighting the icky invaders, but I have to say that Arcadia and myself (with Des lurking about) made up for some fearsome [b]Badness[/b] ~_^[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]And I particularly enjoyed reading the Mods use different techniques to dispose of the enemy (Sara's punctuation, Asphyxia's superior posting quality, Des' nad-kicking etc.).[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Highly enjoyable, as usual ^_^[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]I'd be very interested in reading the original draft, if you still have it ?[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Your explanation explains (heh) why it felt like there were parts missing in the description of the fly and Danny's reaction to it. That was the only negative comment I would've made about it.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]The spacing of text, descriptions to reactions/surroundings, flow of the story - all of it is great. It was easy to follow and understand.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Good job ^_^[/color][/size]

[size=1][quote name='Shy]Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers was another very frustrating game. There were moments when an enemy would blanket the entire screen with an attack, and if you didn't go to one extremely hard to reach spot you would die instantly. The worst part is that this sort of thing happened in [i]every [/i']level. In terms of enemy placement, this is one of the worst games ever created.[/quote][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I absolutely [i]loved [/i]to play Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers with my sister. In particular, I loved the ability to throw boxes at her *grins* [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]But it [b]was[/b] rather annoying how sensitive it was, one tiny "off" movement would send you straight back to square one. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]The "end bosses" were numbingly lame to beat, compared to how tricksy it was to [b]get[/b] to them, heh.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Another game I enjoyed playing with my younger sister was [b]Bomberman[/b]. The moment I realised that you could pick up your opponent, toss them across the screen and hear the little dude shout "[i]Go Away ![/i] " made all the times I lost bearable, mwuahahaha.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000].... I'm probably the person that makes games annoying, rather than get annoyed at the games ^_^;;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]At least when it comes to games where you play [b]with[/b] someone, because I'm sure I've lost my sanity [i]at least[/i] [i]once[/i] in every Final Fantasy game released on PlayStation *whistles*[/color][/size] [size=1][QUOTE=Shy]Final Fantasy X is also pissing me off at the moment, but I haven't been motivated the buiild up my party like I usually do in RPGs. I'm just lazy these days, so I deserve to be slaughtered by the boss of the game.[/size] [size=1]-Shy[/QUOTE][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I still haven't been able to figure out how I beat [spoiler]Tidus' dad[/spoiler] in one fail swoop, the first time I played it. I tried a couple of weeks/months later and failed miserably, hehe. [/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]I have never, in my life so far, known what I want to be when I grow up. Whenever the question came up during my early years, I'd just say whatever job flew into my head and hope that no one took it further ^_^;[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]That's still the case, heh.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]Poetry, Mitch. Pure poetry.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]It sent shivers down my spine and played softly in my mind.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]Again, this is slightly different from your usual style. Yet not. You still [i]write[/i] the same, but there's a [i]feeling[/i] in this poem that I've not encountered much in your previous writing.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]It's soft, almost sweet. Gentle and accommodating. The flow of the poem was a loving caress.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]It was easy to soak up and I drank it like fine wine. Lovely.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]- Mimmi[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]It's so cheesy and plastic that it's impossible not to laugh out real loud ![/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I realise that you can write better than this, but truly... for what it was, it was good stuff. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]- Mimmi[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]Part of me wants to tell you to break it up more, space things out in places and tighten in others. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]But I'm not sure how to suggest it, so hopefully someone with more writing skill can guide you through that. Sorry.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]And on the other hand, the way it's done now makes it easy to read. Sort of. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]You've laid out how to read it, so one doesn't have to apply much of energy there. Which is nice, hehe.[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]I really like this piece. It's powerful in a subtle way, if that's possible, heh. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]- Mimmi[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=#800000]I'm curious to know if this is an actual conversation, or if you wrote it from scratch and merely used conversational pieces as inspiration....[/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]That aside, it was very amusing to read. It had the feel of eavesdropping, but still felt like a story being told. [/color][/size] [size=1][color=#800000]- Mimmi[/color][/size]