May30

Still writing – everything is fine

by Jonathan on May 30, 2023 at 10:06 am
Posted In: News, Publishing, Web Design

Remarkable

Behind the scenes I’m still writing, and writing, and writing some more. Lately I’ve been writing code. So that is a ton of work way behind the scenes.

It’s been almost a year since I last posted. The theme on my website is about 3 years outdated so I’ve been working to find a new theme. Ever notice that an artist is concerned with his own website last…crazy because you would think that an artist’s website is like their business calling card. It should be nice new and shiny. That’s hardly ever the case unless the artist is primarily a web designer. A plumber works on everyone else’s pipes, but theirs are always leaky. A roofer I know that has a leaky roof at their place of business. An electrician? Cobbled wires that someday will get an upgrade. Hopefully before the house burns down.

THIS IS FINE

famous meme originally by KC Green – The Gunshow Comic

Code, code, code…and more code.

I’ve been working on an ebook that has a huge index system with thousands of links. It’s the number one seller of all time if that gives you a hint. Such a great seller that it isn’t even listed anymore, it’s just accepted and disregarded. It is such a huge book (66 books in one with references to every chapter and verse and back) that no one will index it. They just won’t. It’s too easy to come up with a work around. For the common person it makes it impractical to use an ebook version. Anyway, everyone has a fancy coded app for that. Some third world places it is illegal to have such a fancy app on their phone, in fact it is a capital crime. So I’ve decided to take on the project. I’m making the full book in one self contained independent document…sort of, it’s complicated. One continuous document of that size would never load in a device. More like 2 thousand pages with even more thousands of links. All this available without an internet connection. 100 years from now some pastor will be grateful.

Once the index is done, then comes the work of adding all the text. The cool thing is the index is universal. Text in any language can be applied. Since I know koine Greek, I’ll probably start with that. Greek geek glee. The results will be made available soon. Hopefully by the close of the year.

Ever notice that Psalm 119 is really really long? Here’s the solution I’ve been working on:

Wow, if you have read this blog down to this point, I’m impressed. You like code? Most people find it boring.

Sep23

BUILD THE BANK

by Jonathan on September 23, 2022 at 12:02 am
Posted In: Cards, Publishing

Here is the latest project in development from furocious studios™

BUILD THE BANK or just BANK

Find them now at our [ MakePlayingCards Store ]

These new cards are now available to help you prepare your credits for your big Sabacc game.

Build the Bank

“How many credits do you have to bring to the Sabacc table? Get a job! Run missions and BUILD THE BANK. Did you go bust? Run some more missions. Compete for ASSETS which help you earn even more credits on missions. Bring your assets to the table and RISK it all! This is a Star Wars FAN MADE (not official) game based on your favorite Galaxy from A Long Time Ago and Far Far Away. For RULES and info on how to play BUILD THE BANK visit furocious-studios[dot]com. (Credits, dice, and Sabacc sold separately).”

We have test played this game on a Sabacc night and never actually got to playing Sabacc we were having so much fun competing for the best assets.

Here is a Video to demonstrate the basic flow of the game

Now there is a blank deck so you can customize your own cards. The MakePlayingCards website allows you to add your own text to the cards. This deck is called BUILD YOUR OWN BANK.

The idea is that you can add items from your own collection to your game.

Now there is a deck that combines pre-made cards with several more blanks called BTB plus

Here is an expansion deck of cards called RISK scenarios.

Use the MPC Edit Design feature to type up your own mission scenarios. Or you can use a marker and write on the cards. Markers yet to be tested…results may vary.

 

More realistically not every mission is always 100% successful. When you BUILD THE BANK if you qualify for a D-20 mission then you should draw a RISK card for every roll. This is a prototype card design. We are working on mission scenarios that add more RISK to mission outcomes. In the meantime, this is an opportunity for fans to come up with their own scenarios. Plans are to have people submit their favorite scenarios for a chance for . . . yet to be determined. Possibly prizes?

 

Edit: Added expansion decks

Aug19

Furocious Sabacc

by Jonathan on August 19, 2022 at 9:02 pm
Posted In: Cards, Publishing

NOW AVAILABLE!

Here is a quick video featuring my latest card design

You can now order your own deck at the Furocious MPC store. The cards are print to order so please allow a couple weeks for production.

https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/furocious

Jul02

The latest work from Furocious Studios

by Jonathan on July 2, 2021 at 1:51 pm
Posted In: News, Publishing

Remarkable

Currently I am working on a couple books. Writing, writing, and more writing.

I am also setting things up for several other projects. Some wood working. Some more adventures with Sabacc.

Hopefully my potter’s wheel will be set up soon and I can start cranking out some fantastic drink-ware. My pilgrimage from early years was to create the perfect cup-of-drink literally CUP-OF- I had some success by the end and now hope to share the bliss with others.

I’ve also modified my bass guitar for some drop D action that promises to be fun!

Aug20

Credit Chips

by Jonathan on August 20, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Posted In: Cards, Coins, Sculpture

Working to spice up our Sabacc games by minting some credit chips. So far I haven’t found a cost effective way to proceed. But I’m still determined to figure something out.

 

Now that the mosaic is about wrapped up, it’s time to resume some other projects that have been on hold.

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