Anyway, today is SRS BZN. I’ve come to tell all of you a Happy New Year! (Shaddup, it’s 10:09 at my place. If you live in Australia, TOO BAD. That place is wrong. Nocleanfeed!)

So to all the readers of Kyouran Kyodai, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! There are many people whom I wish to thank even as more of them pop up in my brain, so if you aren’t mentioned, it’s ok! Mio’s Kyuns go out to you!

There is no Vocaloid here. Funny. I drew a BRS stickgal though, a sketch only, so don’t expect much.

Anyway, I need to ask, is it ok if I say… make a yaoi-esque parody of this entire matter? I mean, I would still inject some yaoi humour in unless I get another letter of no-nos.

Disclaimer: I’m not against homosexuality or anything. I’m just kinda shocked agape at what Fariz has been told. So… Iunno. Can’t let this pass.

so you have two choices:

a) I go on with the yaoi-esque parody.

b) I get this over with and get some other lame arc like EOY coverage. Srsly, there’s nth to be said about EOY.

In any case, Merry X’mas people! Enjoy the drawings.

You know this to be true. :/

Disclaimer: This is of course, just a joke and not true. I hope. Don’t sue me either way. AND NEVER THE NAUGHTY LIST! ):0

That’s it folks. Good night/day and Merry Xmas.

PS. Shall be shameless and put my post under manga.

Sorry for the 1 week lag, I need to set up a printer and stuff. I think Stickmen will be posted every weekend from now on?

Edit: Whoops, sorry. It was Hirito teh sexboi and Yumeno who did the honours of letting them cut the Q. Well, I may have known, but I didn’t. :/

That’s it, end of AFA09 D2. IT WAS BORING. Cuz I nvr go concert. orz

Extras:

That means I can’t use the excuse of not being able to use the company scanner. (Which is broken. Paper jams all day and the technician is here to molest it)

AFA Day 2 will come out. Soon. I PROMISE. It’s been two weeks and I apologise. But Day 2 ain’t have much shzz, yo.

Ignore the sad looking man and the weird evil thing. This was done at work, again.

I’m also holding a sale of figurines and stuff soon, probably with Chibihien and SqueeX. That’s not related to stickmen. (So it’s shameless advertising. OTL) It’ll probably be held in some obscure blog we’ll make but the link will be here.

Anyone wants to join the collective, feel free to drop me a ringer at gamespot_lim(AT)hotmail.com.

Yes, Fei, I’m supposely asking you mainly. But all are welcome. BTW, Hayate retails at 150SGD at Kurocha’s Marketplace.

Left to Right: Me, Fariz and Fuzzy (Cuz Fariz is armeh and Chibi is dead)

AKA A Guide I ripped off a bloke/blokette off Ehow.Com, Site that teaches you to make Safe Homes and Safe Thermite (?) in it.

This is what Cokematic will see when he touchdown:

Yeah, the guide: (Sounds quite reasonable)

1. Pack your things!
   If you’ll be staying in a hotel or with a friend, make sure to bring JUST the basics with you to the convention. There are a few reasons as to why: 1) you’ll most likely be sharing your space with others. 2) you’ll be leaving the convention with a lot more than what you brought, and 3) it’s convenient and easier on you.
   Your basics should include: Deodorant, Toothpaste & Toothbrush, travel-sized shampoos and soaps, a change of undies, one shirt per day (even if you’ll be cosplaying!) with at least one pair of jeans, comfortable shoes, your I.D or driver’s license, and one debit or credit card.
   I would suggest to also pack for bad weather. Even though conventions are normally held in the warm seasons, I would bring a small umbrella and at least a light jacket just in case. Also, I make sure to bring one extra T-shirt, in case something happens to one of the others. You never know. If you have a DS or a PSP, bring that along, too. the lines can be long and harsh to those with no entertainment.
   I also bring along a notepad, to take down others’ emails and such. You meet some awesome people at cons!
2. Plan your Money!
   If you don’t budget yourself, you’re a goner. Think about how much you’re going to spend. I don’t recommend carrying around hundreds of dollars around with you, but do make sure you have some cash on you anyway. Some little booths will not accept card!
   Always make sure you set aside some emergency cash, as well. Whether you lose your card or end up over spending, you want to make sure there is something you can readily have in case of a problem.
   Do not think only on what awesome figurines or box sets you’ll be buying, either! You must also take into account food, parking, and gas.
   I always budget myself at $200, and store away around $50 for emergency cash.
3. Sleep well the night before!
   If it’s possible, you want to get your ticket the day before the event, to avoid long lines. Also, make sure to get at least six hours of sleep!
   If you don’t have your ticket in your hands the day of, and you need to stand in line to get it, be prepared for a long wait. Arrive EARLY, (sometimes this means the crack of dawn!) and be sure to eat something. Oh, and bring your DS. You’ll need it.
4. Bring food!
   This is ESSENTIAL to avoiding con-crash. Always bring two bottles of water and something to snack on, otherwise you’ll feel like crap by eight PM. By staying hydrated, you can keep a clear head. And a content belly will keep away fatigue and headaches.
   I try to bring at least one meal along with me, as well. This way, I won’t be spending an arm and a leg for a mini pizza.
   Try avoiding sodas. Sodas dehydrate, and the sugars will cause you to crash by nightfall. Plus, they cost over 2 bucks at cons. They aren’t worth it.
5. Schedules!
   Look at your schedule. Circle the events you want to attend, and always make sure to arrive at least an hour beforehand. Think of a convention as Disneyland, and the events are the rides.
   For bigger events, try to arrive a bit earlier, but for small events–such as panels–you can probably get by with being twenty minutes early. Use your better judgment! And make sure your DS is charged. Lines are half the fun of conventions.
6. If you feel a con-crash coming on, but you don’t want to go back to your hotel/you don’t HAVE a hotel nearby, here is a vital tip: Viewing Rooms.
   They’re dark, they’re quiet (except for the anime playing, of course!) and they’re air conditioned. They’re not that comfortable, but when you feel a crash coming on, they’re a godsend. Just make sure not to snore.
   If you packed a traveler’s blanket, you can use it as a pillow or to warm up. If you packed aspirin, take it now, and relax. You’ll get at least 20 minutes of uninterrupted calm–and sometimes, up to two hours, if you’ve crashed in a movie.
   What’s greater still is, they sometimes show anime all night. You can usually sleep in there without being disturbed. Granted, it won’t be a great sleep, but it’s great for emergencies.
7. Items of Interest?
   Do you collect ball-jointed dolls or dollfies? If you do, NEVER LET ANYONE ELSE HOLD THEM! That goes for COSPLAY ITEMS, as well. Unless you know the person, I’d use my better judgment and keep my things to myself. It’s hard not to get friendly with fellow congoers, though–even I’ve handed my dolls to someone who was curious. But I was being stupid. Don’t be stupid. BAD THINGS HAPPEN.
8. Cosplaying?
   Be prepared to be stopped a lot for photos. NO COMPLAINING. You asked for it the moment you put on the outfit.
9. When leaving, double check that you have everything you need. All the bags of items you’ve purchased, your cosplay outfits, your dolls, your soaps and other toiletries, and your clothes should all be packed away. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep that night, and sleep in the next day. Eat a big breakfast. Read the paper. It’s time to join humanity again.

• Make sure all your items are charged. Cameras, Systems, and phones are the most important.
• I suggest keeping your wallet on a chain so as not to misplace your wallet or get it stolen.
• Conventions have huge containers of water called toilets. Refill your bottle often. SG water is clean.
• Always keep in contact with your con group. Try getting in touch with them every two hours or so.
• Try to stay clean. Wash up, brush your teeth, everything–morning and night. Cons get sticky. And sweaty. And smelly.
• Don’t insult others’ cosplay outfits or interests. It’s rude.
• Make sure you have your I.D. on you, for your ‘special’ purchases.
• Carry cash as well as your card!
• Don’t forget to drink water.
• Chain your wallet and always keep it close by.

Anyway, this is for the record. So no one can credit us for saying we didn’t warn them. Yes, camera sniping is illegal. But if you’re a doll like July from DtB, who the fuck cares?

Meh. I don’t want to go in the first place. I dislike people. Tis true.

Anyway, I think the Vocaloid team would win any maid cafe anyday.(cept Fatimaid, perhaps?)

They have meidos.

They have trap and reverse trap meidos and bulters.

They even have perverts that make that video’s pervert look like a complete prude/prune/prig.

And don’t you go saying that the Head Maid makes it all worthwhile.

Imagine this… (Yes, Samsung ad)

And then add in this…

Here’s some maths to help:

+ =

Cuz it’s too awesome.

Aniki, I see the light!
Shut up kid, I’m busy admiring Kami.

:O

I do have the picture but I won’t post it unless you request for it.

Just came home from KL. It’s pretty much shingz.

It fricking monsooned all day! D:

In all honesty, I would love to tell what I did there. But I can’t.

Cuz there’s nothing to write on!

Oh noes.

I just went to KL and got Bakuman 3 & 4, Train Man and played Patapon2.

That’s it. Nothing more. Even my Sky Crawlers DVD (pirated) was a dud and spoilt. T_T

That’s it, I love my Meighbour.

Or did I go to the wrong places? Any M’sians care to point out where good lurk spots are? I lurk at Chinatown’s Hiro-thingum (anime dvd selling) stores.

And here’s your reward for bearing with my rant.

For the uninitiated (shame on you), AFA09 falls on 21-22 November 2009.

I shall start studying now.

BTW, I find Nanami’s WinIcon on her resembling the Shugo Chara Humpty Lock. Why?

WARNING: Flaming troll content may contain. Chibi is advised not to look.

Apparently, Win7′s touchscreen capabilities are glitched. Every touchy-touchy fella hoping to get a chance to touchy-touchy with Nanami ended up staring a non-responsive touchscreen. (Awww…)

Anyway, few people would have noticed it. (because not everyone has a touch-screen. But EVERYONE wants to touchy-touchy Nanami. Admit it, even the girls.)

IF IT WEREN’T FOR JAPAN TELEVISION.

Whoops. (At first, I thought the guy forgot to get a TOUCHSCREEN capable monitor. ) Nice booboo on Prime Time Televi.

The Fixed Version:

Yet more problems:

Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) downplayed the fact that its March Patch Tuesday security update included the first fix for its Windows 7 beta operating system, repairing a critical error that allowed hackers to infiltrate a user’s computer with a malicious image file.

In its security bulletin, released Tuesday, Microsoft stated that the critical fix was for just about every version of Windows, including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server 2008. However, the software giant failed to mention that the update also was intended for Windows 7 under its “Affected Software” heading.

Microsoft did, however, mention that the update affected Windows 7 under the “Frequently Asked Questions” section. In addition to Windows 7, the patch repaired critical flaws in Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta.

Altogether, the patch bundle resolved a total of four image vulnerabilities in the Windows kernel, the most serious of which could allow hackers to install malicious code on users’ computers without any user intervention by enticing a victim to view a maliciously crafted EMF or WMF image file. The user could then download a Trojan or other piece of malware that would enable hackers to take complete control of the machine and steal sensitive data. Other vulnerabilities repaired by the update could leave the user susceptible to a denial of service attack.

Microsoft’s March security update addressed two other security flaws, both deemed “important,” that could allow hackers to spoof Web sites in identify theft schemes.

One of the flaws, occurring in the Windows DNS server and the Windows WINS server, could allow a remote attacker to redirect Web traffic to his or her own malicious Web site. Once users opened the maliciously crafted page, attackers could then entice users to submit sensitive password, credit card or bank account information for identity theft activities. Hackers also could infuse the page with malware designed to record keystrokes and steal information, security experts said.

The other “important” fix repaired a bug in the Windows Secure Channel security package that could allow miscreants to spoof a Web site by gaining access to the authentication credentials utilized by the end user.

While there are thus far no known attacks exploiting the vulnerabilities, security experts recommend that users update their systems with the latest patches, which are available for download on Microsoft’s Web site, as soon as possible.

From ChannelWeb

Naturally, it’s been fixed. I think. Iunno. No Win7.

SO STOP TELLING ME HOW YOU GOT NANAMI ON YOUR COMPS AND HOW YOU HAVE MET GAWD! NO I DONT CARE! IMMA POOR POOR. RAWR.

(As of now, I’ve had 5 people trying to suan me over not having a Windows 7. And that’s only counting intentional suaning. There are a lot more people who are suaning me without knowing.)

Still, Nanami looks cute. (Maybe it’s the Humpty Lock) No fanarts of her yet. Only meh-ish ones.