EMPEROR SLASHER --> Me and ANTM 14

It's here again. I don't have to tell you my name because you've already know it.

By the way, before I will rant about ANTM 14 episodes (aka America's Next Top Model Cycle 14), I will tell you that I HAVE HYVES.

Q: "Wait, it says 'Hiroki Koukami'. That's not yours!"
A: Nope! You're wrong. It's my Hyves, and I named it because... Weeks ago, I've talked to one guy whose internet name is why_spyder on Facebook (he is the Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 master. You can meet him along with his friends in The Xtreme Racers forums. This is why_spy's profile), I wanted to know the REAL NAMES of my specific racer. Since I love randomness and Emotional King (the video was posted in previous entry), I decided to use the name Hiroaki Koukami. Actually, my TXRD2 progress is just at Stage 3 courses. Here's the profile for the Emotional King thanks to why_spyder.

Blackout:

Once the fastest man in Aso - no, the fastest man on ANY course - the only person who could rival Koukami was Koukami himself. Realizing this, he disappeared completely from the night battle world. He shows no interest in the up-and-coming talents of the racing world, focusing solely on improving himself. His racing style is truly emotional.

He drives a modified Mitsubishi Lancer, he appears on Hokkaido and his Rival Number is 325 (If I'm not wrong)

And now, here are my thoughts for ANTM 14:

FIRST IMPRESSION:
Looking at the promotional pic, it's really sexy. And yes, my curiosity for the designer who made them is relapsed once again, because believe it or not, it's actually the Makeover pics too!

FIRST & SECOND EPISODE:
Both episodes are fine. The first one is about the semifinals. The theme for the semifinals for this cycle is "Myfiercepage.com" (which is unfortunately fictitious, 'cuz I would like to visit and investigate it by myself :p). Also, there are 13 finalists who join semifinals, and they missed one (actually not, this girl joined a different casting), Her name is Ren (phew).

The first photoshoot, ugh! I mean, not my taste at all. How can I immerse myself if the first photoshoot isn't my taste after all? Dang, I'm like... Sick of nudity right now. Let's not talk that one and talk the second one, which is "Work Safe" (woo yeah!). Wait, did I just say "Work Safe"? No, it's "Work Safe and so High Fashion!", especially Raina and Anslee :D.

Not surprised to see Gaby and Naduah gone because I'm not their fan, but I'm sad to see them go as "An Average Guy Who Doesn't Fave Anyone.

THIRD EPISODE:
Third photoshoot is about dancing. However, before I talk about that, I'll tell you my thoughts about Alexandra's EPIC FALL (not EPIC FAIL). It is happened on the challenge runway at the Surrogate Courthouse and the girls have to walk past pendulums. The second Alexandra fall is the most epic of all, which I really compare it to a Formula One crash, a Moto GP crash, and even, a NASCAR pile-up.

Back to the photoshoot thingy, the girls are embracing various dance genres. Ren was the third to go. Even though I'm a fan of her, I'm not a fan of her photo on that photoshoot. On a side note: Glee-inspired photoshoot anyone?

FOURTH EPISODE:
OMG! The fourth photoshoot is about shooting with a male model, and the theme is "Vampires"! I can't say much but I'm too sad seeing Simone gone.

FIFTH EPISODE:
It's about making chemistry in this episode. Ross Matthews appears in this episode and the girls have to pose with him, with 5 frames limit. The winner? Jessica! I can't believe I couldn't find a pose of an ANTM Girl with Matthews-san that is my taste but her! Jessica rocks!

For the photoshoot, it is the worst for me. I would throw it a red brick for the concept, but I liked Raina's. Tatianna was eliminated in this episode.

SIXTH EPISODE
Tinsley Mortimer appears in this episode, which is a good thing since I've watched a show where it shows several society girls including Tinsley just before I'm an active online guy. For the photoshoot, it's about posing Covergirl on a subway train. Bad thing is Jessica is on bottom three, worse? Brenda got eliminated. She is my fave but she seems to be hated by most.

SEVENTH EPISODE
I can't say much for this episode because the photoshoot is a bad hair day. I think I'm afraid that Jessie wouldn't go far, and Anslee got eliminated, which is not only happy that she's gone but also unhappy because she's gone.

NEW ZEALAND
Okay, so we reached the international destination arc of the show. However, I wouldn't want to tell you what I'm feeling when I watch the first NZ episode, but I already knew that Jessica Serfaty in B2 is as awful as me placed last in NetBook Racers on GeneRally, but Alasia got eliminated is as bitter-but-happy as my "poor" finish at GeneRally Rookie Cup Season 15.

Meanwhile, Krista got FCOs, meaning that she's the current FCO Queen <--- THIS. Raina on top 3 is pretty decent, as she needs to win this one. Angelea is the one to watch, as I don't want to see Jaslene Effect happen. A Jaslene Effect happens when a girl who didn't make it last season comes back next season and then win.

PROGRESSION
At Reality TV Games site, there are three different members who updates the statistics. They are:

DS617 with Tainninho with their Call Out Average system. You can find it here (for the current progression).
Turborendyrunabout with his Pointscoring and Medal system. The progress so far can be found here, but in case if you don't know those systems, you can figure it out here:

POINTSCORING SYSTEM

If you want to know what is point scoring system, the point scoring system is a simple system. If a girl score more points then that girl is in the lead of the pack. Here's the formula for the pointscoring system

Number of girls = Points for FCO
Ex: xxx got FCO on the first week (there are 13 girls on the first week), so the girl gets 13 points for that. The eliminated girl, still score point. However, one point.

MEDAL SYSTEM

A medal system is probably the easiest method since it's only covers first 3 girls called. FCO means gold, second CO means silver, and third CO means bronze. Again, points plays its role, only this time that gold medal gets 3 points, silver medal gets 2 points, and bronze medal gets 1 point. How simple is that?

Finally, supmod's Patented Supmod System. It's a little bit complex to me but it's fine. You can find out the current progression using this system here.

Wow, I think that's the longest crap I've posted in my blog! Oh well, I gotta go. I wanna watch Castle now...

~REGARDS

Being Hacked, GTCC, and Age of Empires II

Hello! This is Emperor Slasher once again. I'm sorry if I haven't write my blog for like a week and counting, hence my school life and my real life restricts me from doing THIS and THAT.

First topic: Being Hacked. Actually, I was hacked by yesterday. It all starts when I chatted with my friend yesterday afternoon. She asked me "What's that on your profile picture?". I didn't realized that my profile pic was replaced, from the Takata NSX racing on Laguna Seca, to a nasty picture (I don't wanna tell what it is but it is nasty).

I've deleted that thing and changed my pic back to Takata NSX. However, when I was home, the picture was replaced once again by the hacker, and not only that, the hacker writes a very nasty status, so people thinks that it's my status (which is actually from his hack). Finally, the problem is finished. The question is is there any chance of this happened again?

Second, It's GTCC. Wait, did I say GTCC? For those who don't know what is that, it's actually GeneRally Touring Car Championship. Yup, it's the another GeneRally PC Game compo I joined after Summer Silhouettes, GeneRally Rookies Championship, and NetBook Racers. The reason why I joined is because the fellow countryman I met at Race Department forums (It has a GR section a long time ago), his name is Resi Respati, also known as resir014.

He asked me if he wants me to take part in his team "BMW Team Indonesia" at the compo. Interested, I joined the compo. Now, what I wish for my team is to place as best as possible but not last place, or bottom place either. Placed Bottom 2 is painful enough, last place is much more like a real pain in the arse.

Here's teh entry list, scroll down till you found my joined team.

Finally, Age of Empires II. This is my favorite strategy game, even it's the only strategy game I love. I knew this game by my schoolmate when I was in 7th grade. Since my computer were re-installed (because my stupidity of deleting NTLDR file a long time ago), I forgot that game, until I put my interest to it once again thanks to one of the internet cafe which has Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion pack.

This way, I can pour my creativity to make some maps for battle, even making scenarios. However, I should learn triggers feature too since making scenarios isn't just about maps, and units. Triggers play a very vital part on every scenarios.

Well, I'm not in a good mood of writing blogs today, hence the blog is short. Expect another post in the future.


~BEST REGARDS

Effort of a 358mb download, Game Maker, and New Turbo Sliders Tracks

Hi! Emperor Slasher is back!

First of all, my free days are about to gone after today, because tomorrow I will go to school again (school break is over). So, how can I update myself? Well, I might do it between Thursday-Sunday. I need my home internet!!!

Okay, so today's blog is "Effort of a 358mb download, Game Maker, and New TS Tracks.". But before I start, I will tell you that the blog on RendyTUNED is no longer exist. So if you want to read my blog, go here! If you want to go from here to RendyTUNED, the link is http://rendytuned.webs.com/. I updated the layout, but I should do some major makeovers.

First up, 358mb Download - The Effort. It is a bittersweet thing of course. It's all about speed of download. However, it is a different story for me because I'm downloading an *.avi file that has a size of 358mb. Sometimes my speed is approximately 45kb/s, and it takes more than an hour to finish.

Downloading a 358mb file is pretty painful, especially if you have an internet connection which has a slow downloading speed and also a website which gives a full advantage for premium users (example: Megaupload). Yes, I download a 358mb file on Megaupload. I wish I have a credit card and fully understand the internet payment. (But I'm 15, and my parents aren't understand the internet payment, hence they don't have PayPal :p).

Rather I rage about that downloading, let's move on to the Game Maker thing. As you know, Game Maker has released the new version which is the 8.0, with a new logo. I've downloaded it and it's a great game making tool! Trust me, build your own game and show it off to your friends! You can find Game Maker here.

Talking about Game Maker game, I made one. The name of my first GM game is "Catch The Fruit". Well, it is the first phase of my game making skills. The game's concept is to catch the fruit while avoiding bombs. You can DL it here.

Actually, I'm planning to make another level, hence because it's just the first version. My mega project is a Mario Kart-inspired Game Maker game. That is when I found Goomdaddy's Mario Kart engine. Also, I made a Super Mario Kart-styled sprite of Takumi Fujiwara's AE86. Here's the link to see it.

Finally, New TS Tracks. As I told you earlier, RendyTUNED Blog is now defunct and this blog replaces it. Let's review what I've made:

- I've made 8 tracks for normal cars, one of them is a Nightmod track and it's a single lap.
- 13 Photoshopped tracks, nine of them are inspired by video games.
- Made 2 Photoshopped single-lap tracks
- Made 2 XBumpz tracks.

For today, I uploaded 4 new tracks! And they are... in alphabet order... *drumrolls*:

- Drift Highway - Inspired by a Big Blue Track of F-Zero GX. Beware, this is the first version and it has bugs. Regardless, it's fun to drive, especially the "Glass Fleet Slope" before the second jump. Link.
- Racing Lagoon - Inspired by a Playstation game called Racing Lagoon. Drive through mountainous roads! See if you can tackle the sharp turns! This course has 2 versions, Daytime version and Nighttime version.
- Rookie Ring GP - Rookie Ring GP! It has a tight turn at the start, followed by hairpin, "Le Mans Square" and a banked turn in the end. My first track to have a TSE layout. Link.

Unfortunately I'm too lazy to show you the pictures, so yeah. Next up, my TS Track Mega Project, Tsukuba Circuit.


"I know the runoff area is quite crappy, I'll fix it ASAP."

As you can see, the Tsukuba Circuit's completion is 45%. I might be upload it, maybe next week or faster.

And... Because I'm really lazy right now, I have to go. See you at the next post!

~REGARDS

Bunta Fujiwara, GNTM, and Ren's un-acceptance

Hi! Emperor Slasher is here again.

Today, the theme of today's blog is Bunta Fujiwara, Germany's Next Top Model, and Ren (from America's Next Top Model 14)

First up, Bunta Fujiwara (from Initial D)



Bunta Fujiwara is Takumi Fujiwara's father. He drives a Subaru Impreza, and his driving skill is more than AWESOME. This video shows Bunta's damn skill, and yes, he's a real master on wheels. I was hoping that when I play Initial D Arcade Stage on my nearest arcade on the nearest mall where I live at, I will challenge him on Bunta's Challenge mode. I'm curious... (smitten)

My advice is: Careful of Bunta. Fortunately he lives at Mt. Akina, and he's a master on Mt. Akina, so don't expect yourself whose dressed like Blair Waldorf but drives badly challenge Bunta Fujiwara. Except if you're Chuck Norris.

Second, Germany's Next Top Model. I'm a bit... Let's say "Hungry to hear Jennifer Hof's voice on GNTM" since yesterday. I know I've wasted my opportunity to watch it on Youtube (before it got deleted), so I decided to want it.

But the only problem is one, I know there's somekind of "Jackpot" where we can DL* GNTM episodes from all cycles, but the size are all 100MB+ and I used cyber cafe to do all that DL-ing. I do this because lately my mind went "drift to another turn" when I stumbled on "GNTM Cycle5 Videos" thread on RTVG. And soon enough, my mind does a "Takumi Drift" and being curious of GNTM, and that's when I crying for GNTM 3 (complete with wanting Jennifer Hof's voice).

Finally, it's about Ren, the 3rd girl eliminated on America's Next Top Model Cycle 14.


An artwork of Ren, made by me.

I'm trying to add her to Facebook but she didn't give any response to accept my request for 3 days (which means a bad thing, especially if you're not login to BATRacer game for 3 days, you'll know what will happen if you do that). No patience, I msg'd* her stating that she should stop looking me I'm a hater, but she wouldn't. The next msg is about asking the reason but she counters it without reason ("I dunno why???").

And I knew that since I post this on RTVG, I finally realized that not all ANTM contestants can accept fans on FB. I was pushed her too hard :(, but at least I still have other ANTM 14 contestants, and today, once again I talked to Raina Hein. The evidence that first time I talked with her is in this image.

Some words marked with * are the words that most people (or some people) didn't understand. So, here's the dictionary:

DL: Short for "Download"
msg'd: Short for "Messaged"

And here's the R-Tips before I end this blog:

- Some ANTM girls may not accept fans on FB
- Even if you're Emotional King, you'll be always underrated on Fashion-based community
- Never attempt what Bunta had done on some of his videos, drive safely
- Never do the "drift" technique while moaning Jessica's last name and playing an unfitting music


Well, that's about it for today, join me again next time. Bye!

~ xoxo.

Back from Hiatus (Has never more relax than this)

Wow! What a stupid fool I am! I've ignored my own blog and now I'm back, this time with a new name, "Emperor Slasher." Yup, you might wondering why... That's because I put interest to Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 aka Kaido Racer 2. It's a great racing game where we can drive through winding mountains from Japan in either daytime and nighttime while racing to earn respect from other racers. What allures me to play it is....

EMOTIONAL KING

This is the last boss at the game, and he's on the last venue of the game which is Hokkaido dirt track. Looks like Rally track you know, but I really love it. I wish I could drive Emotional King's car...

Well, things on me went changed since I don't update this blog. There are:

- At Reality TV Games site, I stopped RTVG Magazine for good and finished one season of my fan fiction WORLD'S NEXT TOP CHAMPION which gathers Next Top Model franchise contestants around the world battling against top-rated TV Series from USA. Sadly, despite the positive comments from my friends, THAT FANFIC IS ROBBED AND PWNED BY OTHER FANFICS. IN OTHER WORDS, IT IS THE UNDERRATED FANFIC.
- I'm starting to have less interest on Turbo Sliders. My TS fansite weren't updated (no new tracks), and even worse, I almost stopped playing MiniRacingOnline. Thankfully, I finished 2 new tracks which is not yet uploaded.
- I'm getting my interest boost on GeneRally, that's because my computer is able to play it normally (NO PC REBOOTS, RESTARTS, OR EVEN "GR CLOSES ITSELF PROBLEM). You can find GeneRally game here and talk about GeneRally as well as joining some compos here.

There's other things that changed in me, but I listed those three to make it short, hence the title "Back from Hiatus". Anyway, that's the another short blog I write today, the question is will I update this blog or ended up on hiatus again?

~ Regards