Samorst 1 & 2.

Samorost 1&2, a scene from the game.

Hello everybody! I have just finished Samorost 1 and 2. Samorost 1 is a lot shorter than I expected. It only has six levels. Anyway, they are totally worth playing. They are a bit weird if you don't like that kind of artwork. I liked it a lot especially because of the animation and art. I just can't get enough of it! I like how it is so unique. I am unique and out of the ordinary. I most likely will like what no one else likes. That's what sets me apart from everyone else and that's what sets this game apart from every other game out there. So give it a try if you have not yet done so and tell others about. It is a game worth playing. Don't forget to go check out the other games that they have on their web site. Have fun and be OUT OF THE ORDINARY!

Skateboarding!

Hey everyone. I have just taken up skateboarding and hope to be able to successfully street skateboard by the first day of school. I had a lesson with a professional skater who is helping me achieve my goal. It isn't easy as can be but it isn't as hard as learning another language. So far I can coast and i am currently reviewing how to turn by constantly "popping" the front of my board so that I can make sharp turns. This takes time but I am confident that i will be able to learn the basics of skateboarding by my next lesson at the near beginning of the school year. :-)


FYI  If you know that you will like skateboarding don't buy a Walmart skateboard like I did! It is terrible and actually makes learning it harder and may even discourage you because you may think that it is you. Hey, I get frustrated a lot, but when I had that lesson, and I used my teachers skateboard, it was noticeable different. So don't worry, try things out and don't get discouraged.

Neat fact:
 If you push off with your left foot. Its considered a trick. (can't remember the name ) I naturally push off with my left foot. It is actually rare for a person to do that. I'm not sure why but it is. So if you do that, just know that you are unique in one more way. :-)

Samorost 1&2

Samorost 1 and 2 is made by Amanita Design

Hey everyone! I told you about Amanita Design games and two out of the 4 major ones are Samorost 1&2. I tried playing Samorost 1 and I  have to admit that it is really weird but I like that kind of thing so it may not be for everyone. However there is a problem with it. If you quit the game, it restarts all over again. I was playing it but then someone else had to do something on my computer that involved the sound. The game doesn't have a settings button to adjust anything in the game. So I quit it and it went to the beginning. Samorost 1 is one of the earlier games that Amatia Design made. So it may have a few glitches. However I did start Samorost 2 and it was going well but when I got to level 2 I couldn't solve it but I had clicked everything that was clickable! Maybe there is a specific combination of things that you need to click but it should allow you to go back and retry without having to restart.

Samorost 2 shows you which level you are on by giving you a pass code. you need to jot it down as soon as you can because the only other way to get those codes is to go on the Internet. I don't know what you will think about these games but try them out and comment on them. I would love to hear what you think about this amazing Inde game developer! 

Machinarium By Amanita Design

I have just finished this amazing game called Machinarium. It is a full length point-and-click game. Its chock full of puzzles. It is hard and you need the hint book a lot but it is totally worth the time. I love the graphics and I especially love the  music. I may even buy a couple songs from the creator. :-) It may look like a depressing game, but that is what makes it so appealing. I personally love the rusted, broken look of the city and robots. It leaves a lot of mystery to the game. I would recommend this game to anyone and everyone. Also take a look at their blogs. They have two other games that I will be trying out soon as well. Also take a look at this website for the music. The music is amazing, definitely my kind of music. http://store.floex.cz/album/machinarium-soundtrack  They have many smaller games but one has been nominated for the European Games Awards 2012, Botanicula. I'm going to try this game for sure. Its just like Machinarium except the theme isn't about robots, its about plants. This game also supports wildlife foundations. For example, this game has helped save the habitats of the Tapir. An animal found in Ecuador. I highly recommend this game, and tell lots of your friends about this game and it's developers. So, check out their website and look around! :-) http://amanita-design.net/index.html 

Tapir   
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(And yes they do exist! I thought that myself too but they are real.......not Photoshop! :-)

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What does this title mean? I don't know. Do you?  One great talent that artists have is to think outside the box. When an artist looks at something that seems unappealing or boring to a regular person, they see something totally different. They see art, stories, photos and maybe even a sculpture. Now look at this picture and think deeply about it. What I mean is look at the lines, the colour and shape and try to get a feeling from it. Don't just see with your eyes, feel the picture with your eyes. Try it out:


                                     












Now what feeling did you get? Do you get a flowing, rhythmic feeling? You can make anything from everything. This is a great exercise. Try this out with another painting or picture. If you are more receptive to flow and feeling rather than just lines and boxes, you not only get more out of a picture you also get great inspiration for artwork of your own. 

Dear Vera,

Hey everyone!

I have been asked a very thoughtful question regarding friends. I know exactly how you feel, I too have a hard time finding friends at school. I thought I found the perfect friends as well, but a few members of the group have proven hard to deal with and a few a bit mean or unkind. However, you cannot expect to be treated a certain way unless you treat them a certain way. I try to treat my friends as best as I can but when they cross the line, I don't hang out with them. You need to draw the line at some point. When a friend or even a group of friends prove unworthy of you kind friendship, don't hang on. They don't deserve a nice friend of they aren't nice friends back. That's how it goes. There is so much difficulty when it comes to friends.

For more help on friends, comment.

With Honesty,

   Jello-Vera