^ As far as I understand it, yes, you would have to pay on a per-month basis for the "custom CSS" package if you wanted to design your own layout. If you had wordpress blog software as a part of a site you owned yourself I think it would be free, but if WP is hosting for you, yeah, you have to pay for design privileges.

Just wrote a long article on the Twilight series. I think its pretty damn good:

http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/

If you liked it (or just want to do me a favor) I was proud enough of it to make it my first Digg submission, so Digg it up if you feel so inclined:

http://digg.com/movies/A_She_Geek_on_the_Twilight_phenomenon_and_how_it_is_killing

Thanks!

I almost forgot: written a couple articles since the last one I updated in here.

http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/

So I haven't posted every time I've updated, but I do have quite a few new posts up on my blog so feel free to browse if you like.

There is one specific article I really, really want feedback on though. Its a new concept for an article series I came up with, and I really want to know what you think--its basically using D&D minis (and D&D mythology of course) as a jumping off point to look at the actual mythological creatures that inspired them. I don't know if this is boring to most people, too "schooly" for a pop culture blog, or what, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on if you liked it, hated it, think the execution and/or focus of future articles in the series needs tweaking, etc. Its here if you'd like to read it:

http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/around-world-mythology-in-dd-minis-bahamut/

Thanks for your time guys!

So I've been considering doing a written Let's Play for my blog, to go along with the video ones I'm doing. I'm considering Mass Effect, the original KOTOR, Batman: Arkham Asylum, or Jade Empire. I also thought about FFX, I think I could do a great job with that, but I would have to use other people's screenshots since I have no way to capture footage from my PS2.

I'm leaning towards one of the Bioware games, since they have more dialogue and situations that I think I could riff and/or comment on. What say you guys? I'm open to thoughts, opinions or suggestions.

Well, I'm currently completely obsessed with KOTOR, and haven't gotten much farther than the first couple non-tutorial...levels...I guess on Jade Empire (not that its BAD--in fact it's quite good, but a) I can't stand the camera controls and b) its not about freaking Jedis!) so I have a feeling KOTOR will be the first one.

pineapple wrote:

I don't remember much about the camera angles in Jade Empire. I just remember the scenery and colors and stuff like that. I thought they were pretty amazing. KOTOR is such a fantastic game. I can't say enough good things about it to be honest. I suggest you try to do everything and anything so you can experience it all. I miss my kick ass lightsaber

Jade Empire is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played, and I LOVE the setting. I'm a huge martial arts movie fan, and this is like playing one of the movies.

The problem is, since the combat is real time, and A and D keys are used to strafe to the side, not turn. Turning is done by actually moving the mouse. I can't get used to this and absolutely hate this, despite understanding its necessity. (I really wish they had done something like Batman: AA where the A-D keys turn, but tapping them twice dodges to the side.)

There might be some way to change this in the menu options, but if there is, I haven't found it. Fixing it would make this game perfect.

You know, its been forever since I've updated in this thread, and I've done quite a few articles since then. If you're interested in reading what I write, just check out the main site, www.soldierhawk.wordpress.com and browse around. I think a good portion of the front page should be new at this point.

Quite a few new posts since I last pimped my site...most are comic reviews and game play commentary, so head on over to the site if you'd like to see them. A few unique articles include:

An article about my favorite sci-fi books:
http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/my-favorite-sci-fi-books/

Some thoughts on Valve's awesome Portal 2 viral campaign:
http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/valve-wins-the-internet-and-my-heart/

And a review of Kirby Krackle's first album:
http://soldierhawk.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/kirby-krackle-an-album-review/

There should be some more Half-Life and Doom 3 commentary up today or tomorrow, too.

Badass! So glad you liked the blog--and the movie! It really is quite cool.