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Website Update – Oct 2021

October 5, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: < 1 min read

Hello, all. A quick update, I updated the site!

Nothing too fancy. Made a proper homepage because the default before hand was the Posts. Included a Newsletter page to make the old subscriber menu less in-your-face. Added a dark mode because what was I thinking?

I also got around to learn about SEO and got the website verified. In short, QB the Great Blog should be showing up on google more organically outside Facebook and Twitter. Why yes, it did take me a whole year to figure out. Thanks for asking.

I have more plans in the mix but I wanted to update the normal crowd of the changes to the website. Thanks for bearing with any mistakes.

Modern JRPGs are Easier

September 17, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 4 min read

Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs) are famous for timeless designs, jaw-dropping abilities, and memorable storylines. Coincidentally, JRPGs also have an infamous reputation due to their substantial length. This juggernaut of a genre packs content and side quests for players to immerse themselves. While old JRPGs certainly made the virtual grind adventurous, modern games have opt for a friendlier tone.

When Does a Side Mission Matter?

August 19, 2021 / Quin / 1 Comment

Reading Time: 4 min read

It has happened to you before. You are cruising along the first hour of the game you picked up and the option finally appears. Long gone are the singular, “Talk to …” mission or “Move to this area” objective. You are finally tasked with continuing the story or delving into the notorious side mission. An excursion that will either heighten your enjoyment or bore you with busy work. While other elements can spell for success or failure, the allure of a side mission is paramount.

Manga: Teppu (Left) and Baki the Grappler (Right)

Martial Arts Manga: Technical Skill vs Supernatural Ability

June 6, 2021 / Quin / 3 Comments

Reading Time: 4 min read

Throughout the fighting genre of manga there are countless examples of jaw-dropping abilities and fights. Both the caliber of fighters along with their techniques can make for memorable storylines. Having read my fair share of fighting manga, I wanted to classify the sub-genres I noticed during my reading. The feats/abilities in a martial arts manga range from realistic to outright illogical. I aim to talk about the elements that create the sub-genres between technical and supernatural fighting.

Amazon’s Invincible Adaption is Incredible

May 6, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 min read

Adaptations from books or comics has always put me in a weary state. Simultaneously, I am excited to experience the series in a new light yet dread improper execution. I understand that everything cannot be done to the minute details due to hampering a show’s run time. However, when major details change, I find myself between mildly and greatly annoyed at the unnecessary changes. Thankfully, Amazon’s adaptation provides a fun and refreshing air to Image Comics Invincible.

The Greatest Movie of the 21st Century

April 1, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 2 min read

Objectively speaking, humanity has already experienced the greatest movie of the 21^st century. Filmmaking as an art form has produced innovative works that have outlasted their creators. Whether it would be the powerful performance of 12 Years a Slave or the whimsical adventure of Spirited Away, movies are a timeless pastime. However, there is only one movie that is worthy to be called the greatest in our era. A movie that has influenced future filmmakers and swayed countless reviewers with its power. That movie is Soul Plane.

The Former Bullied Protagonist

March 25, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 5 min read

The narrative structure of a story hinges on a protagonist. A person propelled by the events of their environment or antagonist/villain that ventures out to meet their goal. Different types of main character range from heroes, antagonists, and anti-heroes certainly stand out. I have countless of heroes that I find interesting but only one category consistently interests me: the former bullied protagonist. A protagonist who once had zero aspirations or goals that evolves after finding their calling. My aim for this post is to explore how this type of character behaves and the elements behind them.

The Goddess in the Coffee Shop

February 14, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 15 min read

It had been two months into the second semester, and he had already mentally checked out.

Physically, Brandin Milton was at the top of his game. He had the stamina to pull and all-nighter videogame session with his homies and still make it five minutes late to his nine a.m. Bio lab. However, he was beginning to think that his nightly activities were taking a toll on his concentration. First semester was laughable with it is Welcome to College 101 classes and History of Music that he took on a whim. The current semester was showing its true strength when he choose to major in computer science three months prior. Brandin was slammed with countless science and math classes ranging from physics, biology, and trigonometry, the bane of his existence.

Heartbreaker

January 30, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 23 min read

Out of all the days for the A/C to die, it had to be on their last gig.

Anthony, the alleged leader of the group, struggled with the cooling unit one last time before he smacked it in defeat. The oak brown 72’ Lincoln Continental Town Car was not a top-of-the-line model anymore, but it got the three gang members of the Royce Club from point A to point B. Much like the older car, Anthony “Ant” Favero felt like he was on his last legs. Despite being at the age of twenty-six, he felt like a dawdling old man. He was Earthborn with medium-width chestnut hair and a small patch of facial hair on his chin.

My Falling Out with Street Fighter

January 13, 2021 / Quin / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 6 min read

I have always admired fighting games from the late 90’s to early 2000’s era. From the arcade cabinets to the comfort of my PlayStation, fighting games was the genre for me. Early Capcom installments like Rival Schools, or Marvel vs Capcom 2 had me constantly coming back for more. It was not until much later when I was properly introduced to the competitive scene to my beloved genre. I found myself trying to prove myself online in Capcom’s revitalized Street Fighter IV. I had a wonderful journey with Street Fighter and found myself with the revelation that I could go no further.

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Website Update – Oct 2021

Modern JRPGs are Easier

When Does a Side Mission Matter?

Martial Arts Manga: Technical Skill vs Supernatural Ability

Amazon’s Invincible Adaption is Incredible

The Greatest Movie of the 21st Century

The Former Bullied Protagonist

The Goddess in the Coffee Shop

Heartbreaker

My Falling Out with Street Fighter

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