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Hah, I noticed you mentioned the Beginner's Guide on my guestbook the other day. Funny thing, I thought I recognized that title and then I realized I did. Soon after, I read the description on your site and thought, "oh no, I did what Bear said not to do, haha." I watched a playthrough of it a few years ago and was really impressed! Had no one to talk to about it at the time.
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swiftred
1 month ago
Anyway, I doubt it really matters now and I can't take it back ;) but it made me laugh a little. Have a good day, Bear.
bearlythere
1 month ago
Oh no! I didn't mean to make anyone feel bad about watching a playthrough-- I think the first time I encountered The Beginners Guide I watched a silent playthrough on youtube, since I couldn't buy the game. I think it slipped my mind in the website's move to this new version how strong my language seemed when I edited it down. I hope you enjoyed revisiting The Beginner's Guide regardless!
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swiftred
1 month ago
No, youโre good! I didnโt necessarily feel all that bad. It was more funny and also obvious it was directed at someone whoโd never encountered it.
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swiftred
1 month ago
I haven't read the books you listed, but I enjoyed reading what you had to say, and certainly look forward to more of your writings on things.
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I really love the concept of your 'eavesdrop' page, a very enjoyable read!! I loved the first one especially, and the last line. I worry I'm misinterpreting it, but it certainly feels profound.
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bearlythere
1 month ago
thank you swiftred!! it means a lot to get a writing compliment from you. i just showed my partner "outrun your dad" and she loved it.
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swiftred
1 month ago
I'm so thrilled about the art resources you've linked. I need need need to come back here and really take time to sift through everything. Much thanks
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My graphics page is up! This is a huge labor of love (and hoarding) that has taken me multiple days to get through. I noticed in my searches for backgrounds and textures online, there wasn't a ton of things that I really gravitate towards-- subway tile patterns, printed patterns, fabric, paper textures, etc. At least not any that appealed to my very specific tastes.
So I figured I'd rifle through the boxes I still hadn't unpacked since moving 5 years ago (ouch), and scan in some of my own samples. It was grueling! But I'm glad it's done. I'll have to make them tileable over the coming months, but for now I'm going to take a break from staring at patterns in photoshop.