The week of the 14th October 2024, we will be hosting a special event. Every day (monday to friday) will be a Mother 3 stream. Unless of course we manage to finish the game. We can be found at https://twitch.tv/TorvaFirmus.
Escapades: A glimpse into my favourite games this year
Splatoon 3: A Colourful Conundrum
Splatoon 3, the illustrious splatterfest of the year, where inky excellence meets third-person shenanigans. Here’s where I’d argue that there are two types of people in this world: those who ink, and those who merely think about inking. The vibrant arenas and viscous victories are a testament to the joyous chaos whipped up by Nintendo’s finest:
- Turf Wars: I found myself in a whirlpool of colour, losing as much as winning.
- Splatfests: I will miss these the most when they stop. They are a great time to decide on a team and play together in the hope that your team will be the best of three.
One couldn’t simply dip a toe into the ink; it was a full-blown dive into an ocean of chromatic conquests.
Earthbound: A Nostalgic Oddity
If Earthbound were a pudding, it would be the kind served in a quirky, out-of-the-way café that you can never find again no matter how hard you try. Ness and his oddball crew took me on a trip not just across cities, battling eccentric foes, but through the very folds of my gaming nostalgia:
- Charming Pixel Art: Each frame of the game unfurled like a cherished comic strip I’d skipped school to read. Sometimes one pixel character looks like all the others. But that just adds to the fun.
- Unique Humour: Who said saving the world from an alien force couldn’t come with a side of laughs?
Navigating the world of Earthbound is akin to leafing through an old diary—each page more heart-warming and delightfully strange than the last.
Need for Speed Heat: A Sizzling Pursuit
With throttle to the metal and thunderous roar galore, Need for Speed Heat burned rubber through my gaming hours. This high-octane experience had me:
- Day-Night Cycle: Harnessing the sun’s warmth to accrue reputation points by day, I relished the risk vs reward momentum.
- Customisation Heaven: The thrill of creating my very own vehicular masterpiece, it was nothing short of automotive artistry unleashed.
A symphony of screeching tires and breakneck speeds, it was poetry in motion on pixelated highways.
Pixelmon: A Blocky Adventure
Merge the relentless charm of the Pokémon franchise with the boundless realms of Minecraft, and you get Pixelmon. This title turned my penchant for exploration into a pixelated odyssey as I caught and trained the most endearing digital creatures:
- Epic Journeys: Trekking across blocky biomes, ever in search of that elusive shiny.
Each gaming adventure was like drawing from a deck of endless possibilities, the outcome as unpredictable as a spin of the roulette.
Pokémon Go: The World is My Playground
Pokémon Go didn’t just get me off the couch; it turned the mundane—corner shops, local parks—into pockets of wonder humming with the possibility of a rare Pokémon sighting. It’s been a veritable:
- Catch ’em all: Waiting for the next release of Pokémon. The excitement, the hope and the disappointment.
- Fitness Disguise: Have I unwittingly exercised my way around many towns, Pokéballs in hand? Absolutely.
There’s just something special about a game that makes you believe that behind that next tree, a wild Snorlax awaits.
Dragonvale: A Whimsical World of Wings
What does one do when faced with a realm where dragons aren’t just mythical but adorably horticultural? In Dragonvale, my inner dragon breeder emerged as I cultivated a skyline speckled with winged wonders:
- Breeding Galore: Mixing elements to birth new species became my guilty pleasure.
- Park Management: Mastering the fine art of creating the perfect habitat for my scaly companions was no small feat.
Navigating the intricate crossbreeding paths was akin to decoding an ancient alchemical recipe—except with dragons, not dull metals.
Hogwarts Legacy: A Spellbound Sojourn
Venturing into the wizarding world has always been a secret dream until Hogwarts Legacy allowed me to stamp my own magical legacy upon the hallowed halls of Hogwarts:
- Spellcasting Splendour: Learning spells was not just academic, but a deeply personal affair.
- Moral Ambiguity: Choosing my path through the murky waters of wizarding ethics, my decisions bore weight beyond simple right and wrong.
In a world where magic coursed through every stone and portrait, I felt truly enmeshed in a narrative written with my wand’s flick.
Horizon: The Daring Dystopia
Lastly, plunging into the post-apocalyptic beauty of Horizon felt like painting across a canvas of lush savannahs and technological ruins. With each stealthy take-down of a robotic beast:
- Story-Rich Splendour: Unravelling the threads of a tale so finely woven, each twist and turn was a delicious shock.
- Crafting and Survival: Re-purposing what remained of the old world to survive became an exercise in creativity and cunning.
The game was a ballet of balance, pitting the primitive against the futuristic in harmonious discord.
How can I forget games like Mario Kart and Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. I just cannot fit all the games that I have enjoyed in one little blog.
In summary, whether it’s getting engulfed in a squid skirmish, racing through neon-soaked streets, or waving my digital wand in a bout of hexes, these games have been my digital playground, my phantasmagorical odyssey. The joy of just being able to run freely and explore to my hearts content. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have Pokémon to catch and dragons to breed.
Splatoon 3 and Streaming, A Match Made in Heaven
Introduction
Oh, Splatoon! The technicolour dream coat of the gaming world has truly splashed its inky goodness far beyond the confines of traditional gaming. It’s become an entertainment spectacle, drawing in not only those with nimble fingers and a proclivity for cartoon cephalopods but also onlookers, streamers, and their enthusiastic audiences. But what makes this squid shooter and streaming such a beautiful pairing? Let’s swim into the depths of this pixelated ocean and find out.
The Allure of Inklings and Octolings
First up, the game itself, Splatoon is oozing with that magnetic something-something that makes you want to watch it as much as play it. It’s not your run-of-the-mill shooter; this game comes with:
- A quirky and colourful aesthetic that sets your retinas ablaze with joy.
- Octolings with more personality than a stand-up comedian at an improv show.
- Fast, frenetic gameplay that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
- A community that is, quite frankly, as mad as a box of frogs (in the best way possible).
And let’s not forget the fashion. The game’s innate sense of haute couture, with its ink-soaked gear and accessories, makes even Parisian runways raise an eyebrow in mild interrogation.
The Symphony of Streaming
Splatoon’s design is a true maestro’s work when it comes to streaming. The game is practically a smorgasbord of streamable content, with segments that scream out for audience interaction:
- Ranked Battles: where pressure mounts like yeast in a doughy baquette.
- Splatfests: dividing friendships faster than a hot knife through butter. Some of the best gameplay is evident when taking on tri-colour and turf ware battles.
- Story Mode Shenanigans: it’s not just about PvP (Player vs. Player); PvE (Player vs. Environment) has its fair share of hilarity and drama.
- Grizco Salmon Run: This is where I really struggle. The pressure is on from the first minute as you try to collect eggs. While being surrounded by enemies.
Every brushstroke of the game concocts a beautiful ballet, or perhaps a contemporary dance? Something that makes viewers want to tune in, drop “gg’s” in chat, and engage in passionate discourse about the game and well anything that comes to mind.
Streaming Stars: The New Celebrities
Enter the streamers, the ringleaders of this circus, conducting the madness with a deft flick of the wrist and a charismatic quip. They’re the ones who make Splatoon come alive for those who dare not dip their toes into the ink themselves:
- Narrative Weavers: Painting every stream with the kind of elaborate storytelling usually found in award-winning novels
- Inkredibly Skilled Gamers: Watching them play is like observing a grandmaster painter creating a masterpiece with a roller
- Engagers Extraordinaire: They talk, they laugh, they inspire, they make you feel like you’re right there on the couch next to them, trying not to get virtual ink on your popcorn.
- Unmatched Team Mates: Joining in with your favourite streamer is enough to get your juices flowing. The excitement raises the roof when you save the streamer from another bad decision in the game.
The Burstiness of Squid Stream
When it comes to the actual streaming content, it’s all about diversity. A streamer might give you long, intricate tales of their greatest Splatoon conquests, peppered with asides about their cat’s latest antics. Moments later, they switch to rapid-fire reactions that leave you caught between a giggle and a gasp. The variety in sentence structure is key, because let’s face it, nobody wants to watch a stream that’s as flat as a pancake with the bubbles popped out.
The Ink-Functional Family
As with any online community, Splatoon‘s streaming world is a melting pot of personalities and talents. It’s this wild conglomeration of people that brings an inexhaustible charm to Splatoon streams. They’re like the best reality TV show cast but without the insufferable desire to throw the remote at the screen.
Conclusion: The Perfect Palette
Well, there we have it. The reason Splatoon and streaming have formed an alliance more harmonious than fish and chips, or yes, even squids and ink. It’s a vibrant, pulsating space where the game’s natural charm combines with the captivating personas of streamers to create a truly unique viewing experience. An experience with a perplexing blend of strategy, comedy, and pure, unadulterated fun. Who knew watching other people play with virtual ink could be so delightful?
To all the cephalopods out there, keep on streaming, and to everyone else, keep on splatting. May your streams never dry, and may your inkwells never run empty. Cheers to Splatoon and streaming, the cultural phenomenon we never knew we needed until it beautifully exploded onto our screens!
Shrines, towers and other stuff
I had sooooooo many issues with dropped frames, that I just recorded a couple of hours of gameplay and put them on youtube.
3DPrint a VRoid Studio (Beta) Model
I created a new tutorial. This shows how simple it is to take a VRoid Studio (Beta) model and print it on a 3D printer. I don’t cover the specifics of printing, but converting the VRM file to a STL file that 3D printers tend to require.
TorvaFacts Bot
I have been recently making new bots. One of which is TorvaFacts (https://twitch.tv/torvafacts). Which is a simple bot written entirely in C# .NET 5.0.
This bot simply posts facts retrieved from different sources on the internet. There is no guarrantee that these facts are correct. But some of them are fun to read.
This is a work in progress. Please feel free to offer comments and suggestions.
Commands currently supported are:
- !joinme – TorvaFacts joins your chat to listen and replace words
- !leaveme – TorvaFacts leaves your chat.
- !setchattimeoutmin – Sets the minimum timeout before each fact is posted. (e.g. !setchattimeoutmin 5)
- !setchatlines5min– Sets how many lines must be posted in chat in the previous 5 minutes before a fact is posted. (e.g. !setchatlines5min 7)
GorgeousTorva Bot
I have been recently making new bots. One of which is GorgeousTorva (https://twitch.tv/gorgeoustorva). Which is a simple bot written entirely in C# .NET 5.0. Based on an idea from buttsbot
This bot replaces words in your chat with the word Gorgeous and other similar words. This can lead to hilarious conversations. And ignores posts made by some of the most well known bots. If you have a bot to add, please let me know.
This is a work in progress. Please feel free to offer comments and suggestions.
Commands currently supported are:
- !joinme – GorgeousTorva joins your chat to listen and replace words
- !leaveme – GorgeousTorva leaves your chat.
- !setlines – Sets the amount of lines that must be passed for a channel before words are replaced. (e.g. !setlines 5)
- !setwordrate – Affects how many words are replaced. (e.g. !setwordrate 7)
Twitch Affiliate
Just to let you know that I have now reached affiliate status with twitch. Thank you to all my friends, supporters, viewers and fans.
Happy New Year
I just want to wish everyone, all my fans, supporters and everyone else a happy new year. 2021 will be much better.
Halo (The Master Chief Collection) Gallery
Overwatch Gallery
Destiny 2 Gallery
Destiny 2 – Offering Small Gift To Gardens of Esila Cat
Destiny 2 – Offering Small Gift To The Strand Cat
Destiny 2 – Offering Small Gift To Spine Of Keres Cat (Rocky Ledge)
Destiny 2 – Offering Small Gift To Spine Of Keres Cat (Window)
Destiny 2 – Offering Small Gift To Divilian Mists Cat
The steps shown in the video are outlined below. It is actually quite simple once you see the visual clues.
1) Start from this location
2) Head toward the cliffs
3) Find the ledges and drop down
4) Keep dropping down
5) Find the cave and enter
6) Find the cat and offer the small gift
New Intro Video Uploaded
I just finished creating a new intro video which I have uploaded here first…. just for you…