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Post by japaneseteeth on Jul 14, 2019 4:00:54 GMT
Okay, I finally updated my watercolor album. Took a bit longer this time because I got some actual decent sized paper, which is too big to fit in my scanner, so I had to take pictures using my phone. The fireworks one is obviously a 4th of July thing, although I didn't actually have the chance to do it until a few days after because I didn't have the materials I needed. I think it turned out pretty well, considering I'd never tried it before. The other new one is just another ocean rock thing; I think it's easier when you have more space to work with, although I may have overdone it a little.
And yeah, CTR is really addicting. Especially with that grand prix thing that you have to drum up points for. I do wish it were easier to earn money outside of online matches, though. I don't mind racing online, but it would be cool if I could get more than like 30 wumpa coins per race while I'm doing the CTR challenges and stuff like that.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Jul 15, 2019 14:51:52 GMT
Outstanding work JT. These are really really good. The fireworks in particular are especially nice. Please keep at it. And you’re absolutely right. For example I failed yesterday to get enough points for Isabella. What are you playing it on btw? The switch? Also I’m making good progress through pony. I could be finished season 7 by tonight. But I was not ready for The Perfect Pear.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Jul 16, 2019 1:58:51 GMT
Switch, yes. It's basically comparable to the other consoles except the loading times are a bit longer I think.
Also, if you're having trouble getting money, try playing online. I'm pretty sure that you get a x5 multiplier for the first 30 minutes of actual race time you do each day, and on weekends it doubles it again. I was able to get all four of the new characters within a week, although I also didn't buy all of their skins and such.
Yeah, the Perfect Pear was a good episode; probably one of the best ones of that season. Not gonna lie, I was impressed with how well William Shatner handled that role. It would've been really easy for him to ham it up, but he put in a way more restrained performance.
And yeah, I'm really satisfied with how the fireworks one turned out. It was a bit more of a time investment than the other ones since I had to wait a while for the first layer to dry before I added the next layer on it, but it didn't look like garbage so I'm happy with it.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Jul 18, 2019 21:49:59 GMT
I’ve heard people complaining about the loading times, but then again, they’re probably still measured in seconds lol. True, playing online is the most lucrative way to earn. I still hope to get them all before it ends. Ikr? I didn’t realise it was him until afterwards (although he sounded familiar) but yeah it’s got to be in the top 5. Damn it hits you right in the feels. You should be proud of them! I hope you continue with it. I finally finished season 7 too. Movie next. Luckily it’s on netflick! I’m still aiming to be caught up for the finale. But we should probably enjoy it while it lasts. I hope Hasbro don’t wait to long to tell us what the next step is.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Jul 20, 2019 1:49:28 GMT
Yeah, the loading time isn't terrible, just annoying. Also, I think at this point I've basically gotten the Nitro point grinding to about as efficient as I'm going to get it:
1. Get whatever Nitro Squad girl you're best at driving. 2. When you have enough Wumpa coins, get their Motorsports skin. 3. As soon as you unlock it, use one of the Nitro Cup karts. 4. Customize the kart with the paint job, wheels, and decals you get as Nitro Cup rewards. 5. Whenever you're trying to do something to earn Nitro points, use that setup. All of the Nitro Cup rewards give bonus Nitro if you beat them while using the Nitro Cup rewards. If you use all of them, you basically get a 50% bonus on any points you earn (i.e. a 100 point reward turns into 150).
For Wumpa Coins, though. Yeah, play online during the weekends.
Also I did paint another thing but I haven't had a chance to upload it yet. I've been busy this week since it was the last week of working at the extended school year program, but now I'm off for about two weeks before the regular school year starts up, so hopefully I'll be able to do more painting.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Jul 24, 2019 6:30:12 GMT
@jt Yeah that’s how I’ve been doing it. I usually play as Ami, in her motorsport outfit with one of the nitro karts in her colour scheme. It’s really helping to get the points up, but I’m not getting as much of a chance to play it as I hoped. And as always I look forward to seeing what artwork you produce JT. I’ve managed to catch up a lot with pony too. Over the last two weeks I rewatched season 6, then season 7 and the movie. I’m still trying to see it all before the final leak. It’s mad isn’t it? Technically, there’s only a few weeks of FIM left.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Jul 24, 2019 15:31:46 GMT
Uploaded a few more things to album.
Finally got all the rewards in CTR; took a while, but I managed to get all the Nitro Cup stuff. What are your favorite tracks so far?
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Post by Applelight Limited on Jul 28, 2019 21:51:02 GMT
I never got the final reward. I couldn’t win any online races, where the big rewards were earned. As for favourite tracks, I quite like Electron Avenue and Papu’s Pyramid. Not too hard, not too easy.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Jul 29, 2019 1:38:04 GMT
Well that's too bad. I actually managed to just barely get it by really grinding out all of the daily challenges, since you can do most of those in singleplayer.
As for the tracks, I like Electron Avenue in terms of the design, but I suck at actually driving on that one. From the original set of tracks I've always liked Papu's Pyramid and N. Gin Labs, and from the newer levels I like Assembly Lane. In general, I like levels that have a lot of jumps to boost off of.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Aug 3, 2019 19:08:56 GMT
Oh I like those tracks too. And I’m not going to miss out on the rewards for this Grand Prix either. I’ll be grinding the daily challenges with the right characters to get the maximum amount of points. And pony started again today didn’t it? It’s the final countdown. Sorry for the lack of replies again. Between trying to catch up on pony, playing CTR, work and the occasional art project I’ve sometimes forgotten to stop by.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Aug 4, 2019 22:17:57 GMT
Yeah, I'm going to be getting pretty busy too. School is starting up again in about a week and a half, which is going to be hectic. I also didn't think that CTR would start up the next Grand Prix event so soon after the first one.
I added one more thing to the gallery. I have no idea what it is; I was just messing around.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Aug 10, 2019 13:33:28 GMT
Sorry for the lack of activity guys. It’s the same old same old. I’ve nearly got everything in the current Grand Prix, and I’m making my way through season 8 of pony. Got some time off coming up in a week, thank goodness.
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Post by japaneseteeth on Aug 10, 2019 21:24:26 GMT
Yeah, I'm actually starting school up again next week, which should be... interesting. Not looking forward to losing my free time, but I will be getting paid more, so that's a plus.
Mainly I've been killing time playing CTR and replaying The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is really good. If you ever get a Switch, I would highly recommend that one. I've put hundreds of hours into it altogether and I still occasionally find new stuff. And that's not even getting into the DLC.
Also made ice cream this afternoon, which was delicious and also gave me brain freeze.
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Post by Applelight Limited on Aug 18, 2019 17:07:18 GMT
So sorry I haven’t been around guys. I’ve been playing CTR in all my spare time, and it’s paid off; I’ve unlocked Fake Baby T. I’ve also been catching up on pony. Getting into season 8 now.
How’s things going JT? How’s school?
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Post by japaneseteeth on Aug 18, 2019 19:07:13 GMT
First week of school is over and felt a lot longer than it actually was. Hopefully I'll adjust to working hours pretty soon, but still.
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