I suppose I should give an update to what I've been doing on the Minecraft server.
My mob grinder is done. I think it's currently the largest one on the server. Since it's multiplayer, its performance varies greatly. Things like the number of people on and server lag affect the output. From what I've read, grinders always have a lower output in multiplayer when compared to singleplayer. Still; 7,500 items/hour isn't anything to scoff at. Click an image to view full.
Here's my completed sandstone mob grinding towers.
The collection room, deep underground. The floor of this room is 1 level above bedrock. The items drop out of the creeper's mouth.
Here's the temple I've built on the surface above the collection room access. There's one very important feature missing still, and I don't yet have the materials required to build it.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
«Towers Done, Temple Built»
Saturday, February 12, 2011
«Caturday: i are cute kitten»
Over 20 million views on this video. It's the stuff YouTube was made of.
i are cute kitten
Friday, February 11, 2011
«Seven»
I bet this was thought up by the same people that subscribe to the 911 truthers... And those that try to read too much into the Nostradamus "predictions".
THE AMAZING FIRST VERSE OF THE BIBLE - You MUST see this film!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
«That is So Messed Up»
Funny reaction from a Creationist towards an Atheist's logic
Videos that have embedding disabled annoy me.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
«Concert Sheltered»
Sometimes I don't realize how sheltered of a life I've lived in Ketchikan. I was at another atheist meeting last night and the topic of music concerts came up. Everyone there was talking about their 4th and 5th concert they've seen. I've never been to one. They were surprised to hear this.
I was surprised that everyone else had been to one, let alone multiple concerts. It's the little things like that I've missed out on. It's the little things that cause me to have nothing interesting to talk to anyone about.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
«Happy Shapes»
Was shopping in a WinCo Foods store the other day and saw this. What is this I don't even...
Happy Shapes won the "Best cereal name" award of the week.
See the rest of “Happy Shapes”»
Monday, February 7, 2011
«Motivational Monday: Stop Time»
Things you never knew your household microwave could do...
Sunday, February 6, 2011
«YouTube of the Worst Kind»
The other night I got sucked down a YouTube black hole of the worst kind: related videos of related videos of related videos of TF2 Garry's mod videos. I think I've said before that I would not allow such a thing would not happen to me.
It Hungers
I believe the proper term for this sort of thing is "YouTube Poop".
Saturday, February 5, 2011
«Caturday: Food Away Sweet»
Sigh. It's not only cats that need pesky food to survive.
Friday, February 4, 2011
«Tales of the Nice Day»
"My Nice Nice Day" Tales Of Mere Existence
As one of the comments on YouTube said, I think I died a little inside watching that. This shows better than any description could have why talking about nice things is so boring.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
«Doomsday is Back on Track»
The Large Hadron Collider's planned downtime for the entire year of 2012 has been postponed. The LHC once again is on track to be the Doomsday machine of 2012. They're so happy with its performance so far, they don't want to shut it down so soon to upgrade it.
This means current plans have it operational on December 21st, 2012. Doomsday. Will the LHC be the cause? Only time will tell...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
«Howard Bloom on Egypt»
Howard Bloom is an interesting guy to listen to. He brings light to a few interesting perspectives.
Egypt's Revolt and America's Vision Quest - Howard The Humongous
Don't let the length of the video discourage you. You don't have to watch it so much as just listen to it. Put it in the background and just listen while you do other things.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
«Internet Shutdown»
I think the Egyptian government's use of an internet "kill switch" is a prime example of why any government shouldn't have the power to shut down the internet. Keep in mind, there's a bill in the US that they're trying to pass that would give the US a "kill switch" for the internet. In case of a "cyber emergency", whatever that is. Something tells me it's whatever the government would want it to be.
Monday, January 31, 2011
«Motivational Monday: Coincidence»
Northern Africa has been in the news lately... Tunisia and Egypt especially.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
«Rally Yesterday»
Yesterday I attended the Safe Schools & Fair Employment Rally here in Boise, Idaho. I didn't realize that sexual orientation wasn't protected under discrimination laws in Idaho. Someone that is an otherwise upstanding employee could be fired from their job just for being gay, and have no legal recourse. The rally was to get this changed by Idaho legislation.
I didn't take my main camera, but I got a couple pictures with my iPhone 4... The best camera is the one you have with you.
Here's half the crowd on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol Building.
I really am glad that I live in US sometimes, I have 1st Amendment rights and I just had to join the people on the steps. Made me feel more like an American somehow. Here's the other half of the crowd.
I think it would be redundant to say I hope the bill passes.
See the rest of “Rally Yesterday”»
Saturday, January 29, 2011
«Caturday: Achoo Dogs Bowling»
It seems like a lot of the people I've been talking to online lately have been sick.
Friday, January 28, 2011
«Grinders, Trees, and Pyramids Oh My!»
It seems that the Minecraft server I'm playing on is marked with 3 distinct types of structures this time around.
First are the monster grinders. I'm guilty of this one. Everyone found out on the old map how useful they are, so now everyone wants their own on the new map. Not all of them are as elaborate as the one I'm building. Most are just a single-level dark room that directs monsters into lava. This greatly devalues the loot that monsters drop.
Speaking of loot monsters drop, one of the new game patches made it so skeletons drop bones. Bones can be crafted into bone meal. Bone meal can be used to fertilize trees or crops, making them grow instantly. This has given rise to the second type of structures dominating the server: giant trees. By growing many trees next to and on top of each other, one can make a giant tree. There are at least 4-5 such trees so far.
The third type are pyramids. I'm not sure if people like them because they are not just rectangular boxes or they just can't think of anything else to build. They're not the most space efficient thing to live in, that's for sure.
The sad thing is, I might end up building all 3 at some point.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
«Zero Punctuation: Minecraft»
Zero Punctuation: Minecraft
I take it he liked the game. The only review by him I've seen where he gave a more positive review was Portal.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
«Building a Trap»
It's such a pain building large projects in Minecraft when I don't have a huge stockpile of supplies. I'm building a giant monster grinder. Basically it's a big multi-level dark tower. Monsters spawn in darkness, then fall down to the bottom of the tower and either die from the fall, or in a lava trap. Their loot is then carried by water to a collection point where I can stand. This is my first major construction on the new server map.
I'm making the effort to build the exterior out of sandstone, so it's taking a while to get the materials for it. It will be much taller than this.
See the rest of “Building a Trap”»
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
«Motivational Tuesday: Late Again»
Because we'll say I meant to post it late. Why? Because it's different.
Monday, January 24, 2011
«Derpcraft Becomes CraftVille»
The multiplayer Minecraft server I play on has been reset. New land to conquer and build monuments to myself on.
Yesterday was the last day with the old map. Demolition derby! About every major building was blown up with T&T. So much T&T that it routinely crashed everyone watching, but what a hole some of them left!
On the new map I've went Northeast and laid claim to a large desert. My plans involve a lot of sand, sandstone, and glass. My first order of business is to decide where I want to build 2 giant silos that will become mob traps. Basically a multi-level dark room that monsters spawn in, then automatically die in such a way that I can collect their loot.
After that, I'm going to build expansive semi-Egyptian style ruins throughout the desert. Some will be built in-tact, others will appear in disrepair.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
«Medic Jetpack»
I wish you could actually do this in-game (Team Fortress 2). I would so do it, even if it killed us both.
HEAVY IS JETPACK(Source Filmmaker version)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
«Don't Talk to Police»
If you ever have an encounter with the police, and you're a US citizen, you need to know this. It could seriously save your way of life.
Dont Talk to Police
I wounder, are you even required to tell them your name if they ask? Anything you say can and will be used against you. It can never be used in your favor. At time index 27:17 the police officer has his say in the matter.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
«Tales of a Mere Rut»
Caution; the f-bomb is dropped a few times in the video. So if you've totally against strong language, you may not want to watch the video.
"How To Get Out Of A Rut" Tales Of Mere Existence
This blog counts as "artsie fartsie" right? I've been actually thinking about Minecraft all the time, yet I've been trying to limit the number of posts I do about it. The result? Less than ideal blog posts.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
«Minecraft Reset»
So they're going to reset the Minecraft server I've been playing on the 23rd. All that work... Gone.
But I guess the fun is in building something, not letting it sit around after. I don't know. I'm the type that would build something out of Legos and then not tear it apart until I needed the pieces to build something else.
I'm trying to mentally detach myself from what I've built.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
«Cop Stories»
Cop Stories
I have not had many encounters with the police. I've had 2 encounters, maybe I'll tell their story in a later post. I think a 30 minute video is enough for now.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
«Hollow Mountain»
I stumbled across this cavern in Minecraft. It's a naturally hollow mountain. I should do something with it later...
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
«Minecraft Million»
Minecraft has sold over 1 million copies. So I'm not the only one playing it...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
«Tower As Seen From Atrium»
My tower in the mulitplayer Minecraft server I play on extends from the build limit all the way down into the ground to bedrock.
This is my favorite view of the tower, standing at sea level inside my atrium.
Monday, January 10, 2011
«Motivational Monday: Real Men Shave»
If they shave at all, real men use a chainsaw.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
«Caturday: Prayer is Illogical»
Prayer is illogical - Darwin the cat. Episode 1
There is no episode 2. No one has changed his mind yet.
Friday, January 7, 2011
«Tales Of Mere Resolution»
My New Year's resolution is the same as every year: to not make a New Year's resolution, thus breaking itself.
"This Year's Resolutions" Tales Of Mere Existence
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
«The Most Comfortable»
Out of all their shorts, this one is my favorite.
Cyanide & Happiness - The Man Who Could Sit Anywhere
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
«Derpconomy»
It was inevitable, wasn't it? My roommate and I figured out how to combine Minecraft and Team Fortress 2, creating an economy on the Minecraft server in the process. The Block Emporium. We've changed the Minecraft world into a capitalist society, putting a price on types of blocks. Supply and demand, as well as the time it takes to procure the blocks is factored into the price.
What's the currency? Scrap metal in Team Fortress 2. Although we do trade blocks for other blocks that are in higher demand, then sell those ones for scrap metal. Scrap metal is the basic currency used for trading weapons and hats in Team Fortress 2.
Yes, I've started mining resources in one game, then trading them to get cosmetic hats in another game. There comes a point when one realizes his time is worth nothing, and I've clearly passed it.
Monday, January 3, 2011
«Motivational Monday: Irony»
I don't even know who Alanis Morissette is. But I've heard the expression before.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
«Name That Beak»
With the help of a friend, I have acquired a Blighted Beak for my medic in Team Fortress 2. I also happen to have a Name Tag, allowing me to name an item.
It's modeled after the primitive respirators worn by plague doctors in the middle ages.
What should I name this mask? The default name is "Blighted Beak". Surly there's a better name I could give it. Never mind that he's playing violin on his bone saw1.
1: Yes, I know that's actually the Amputator weapon.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
«Caturday: Happy New Year!»
And so closes another year, and a new one opens.
FUNNY CATS SING NEW YEARS
Friday, December 31, 2010
«Metal Sandvich»
Team Fortress 2, what a game... I combine 2 spare sandviches I had and I get scrap metal.
However, for being a war-themed hat trading simulator and auction house, I have a distinct lack of tradable hats. I suppose one needs time to work his way up to the hat tier.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
«Noncycle»
Let's go nowhere fast on 9 wheels! I'm calling it a noncycle because non is the prefix for 9.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
«Hedgehog's Prosthetics and Cosmetics»
Sigh... YouTube, what have you done to the internet?
Look Just Like Me!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
«Derpcraft Google Map»
Now we've got a Google Maps style 3D map of the multiplayer Minecraft server I play on. It's riddled with errors, but still pretty cool. Check it.
Sorry, it's a private server. I can't give you the IP. It's by invite only.
Monday, December 27, 2010
«Motivational Monday: TF2 Medics»
So after playing Team Fortress 2 for a bit, I've centered on the Medic as my favorite class to play. Pyro and Demoman are fun too. However, I feel that I'm helping the team the most when I play Medic.
That's the Medic in the long coat, making the Heavy invincible.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
«This Is Minecraft»
Looks like most of the game-breaking bugs the move to Beta created are fixed.
This Is Minecraft
Saturday, December 25, 2010
«Caturday: Kittens In Christmas Tree»
I personally have no kittens or Christmas tree. But Joel Veitch has both!
Kittens In My Christmas Tree!
Friday, December 24, 2010
«Cursive»
One of the most useless skills I was taught in school. I don't even remember how to write much more than my name in cursive anymore.
Another useless skill I was taught in school is doing math by hand and "showing my work". I've always got a calculator with me now (my phone). I've even got WolframAlpha for the more complicated problems. I really wish I had been taught more equations and how to use them, rather than how to complete them by hand. Let computers do what they do best. They are much quicker and far more accurate than any human could ever be.
It's not like you'd ever have a job that requires you to complete math by hand anymore... Other than being a math teacher and teaching an obsolete skill. You don't need to know how to build a car to drive one.
See the rest of “Cursive”»
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
«Atheist Grinch»
No, the video has nothing to do with a green guy.
Atheist Grinches?
At least the billboard was a step up from saying "There's probably no God, so be good for goodness' sake."
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
«The Shadow of the Earth»
Last night's full lunar eclipse. It's red due to the light refracting through the Earth's atmosphere.
Just before the full eclipse.
Monday, December 20, 2010
«Motivational Monday: Heavy Riding a Shark»
So for some reason I've started playing Team Fortress 2. I've had it since the Orange Box came out back in 2007, just never played it. It's a war-themed hat trading simulator and auction house.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
«Don't "Don't ask, Don't Tell"»
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repealed
Embedding has been disabled for the video, so you'll have to follow the link. It's just a quick news report that the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has finally been repealed. It's a victory for gay rights.
There goes my escape strategy if they should ever enact a draft...
Saturday, December 18, 2010
«Caturday: Now Tale Bored»
This and Minecraft have nothing in common. There's always something else you can build...
Friday, December 17, 2010
«Hocus Pocus by Focus»
This is a crazy song... Especially the "vocals" if you can call it that.
Focus - Hocus Pocus Live '73
Thursday, December 16, 2010
«Derpcraft Development»
Time to post an updated map of the multiplayer Minecraft server I've been playing on. The overall map has grown to such a degree that it's ridiculous to post the full map like I did last time.
Here's the main part of the developed area. Most everything else outside this area has been explored, but not settled.
See the rest of “Derpcraft Development”»
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
«Snow Globe»
Behold, the Minecraft Snow Globe!
I built that on the multiplayer server I've been playing on. The glass sphere has a diameter of 50 blocks, each block is equivalent to 1 cubic meter. I have plans to build a giant pumpkin inside the globe. Those grey blocks suspended inside the globe mark the corners of the planned pumpkin. Yes, it will be a cubic pumpkin of gargantuan proportions... If I can find enough smaller pumpkins to build it out of.
See the rest of “Snow Globe”»
Monday, December 13, 2010
«Motivational Monday: Hungry Pope»
What he does with the child before he eats it is up for speculation.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
«Derpcraft Map»
Here's a map of the multiplayer map I'm playing on in Minecraft. The full size image is quite large. My avatar in-game is Indiana Jones. In the true explorative spirit of Indiana Jones, I've been about everywhere on this map.
This map was generated the morning of December 11th, so it's already out of date. There's been significant construction and exploration since then.
See the rest of “Derpcraft Map”»
Saturday, December 11, 2010
«Caturday: Snow Happy Beautiful»
Just when the snow goes away there's possible snow in the forecast again.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
«Multiplayer Minecraft»
As if I wasn't getting enough Minecraft, I've joined a multiplayer Minecraft community. I've set up a home in a desert on the server, kind of out away from most people. But hey, I'm not the sole inhabitant of the world! It's quite interesting to explore what other people are making, and to watch just how quickly the area develops. It's also fun to help people and work together on something.
I've still got my single player game going, still working on my dome. That's coming alone nicely. I'm not going to build anything on that scale in multiplayer.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
«Aggressive Atheism»
Aggressive atheism
This Pat Condell guy is interesting. Not quite what I'd expect from someone his age. The older people get it seems, the more religious they get.
Monday, December 6, 2010
«Motivational Monday: Free Thinker»
Because atheists worship Satan, even though we don't believe in him.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
«Julian Assange»
Here's to the man with the biggest balls in the world: Julian Assange. You know the guy's got balls when Ron Paul supports him.
Julian Assange is of course the founder of Wikileaks. Unless you've made an effort to avoid the news completely, you've been hearing a lot about Wikileaks lately.In a free society we're supposed to know the truth,... ...In a society where truth becomes treason, then we're in big trouble. And now, people who are revealing the truth are getting into trouble for it.
I fully support Wikileaks in publishing the diplomatic cables. That sort of thing should be public information anyway. There is very little that a government should withhold from its own people. Strategic troop locations come to mind as one thing that has a legitimate reason to be classified. Remember, the US government is of the people, by the people, for the people.
See the rest of “Julian Assange”»
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
«A Bed Made of Sleep»
There are some things that simply can't exist in any space or time. Absolute knowledge of the universe is not required to assert that some things can't exist.
Putting faith in its place
Thursday, December 2, 2010
«Salvation Army is a Hate Group?»
I never realized the Salvation Army was so against homosexuality. It seems silly for a charity organization to take a stance on this issue at all.
Boycott The Salvation Army
As if those bell ringers weren't bad enough. They also oppose pornography in all forms. Makes me not feel so good about those pots and pans we bought when I first moved to Boise Idaho.
Here's a Facebook page you can "Like" if you want to Boycott the Salvation Army.
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