Save 1/42008
Origin
- Alias
- DEADLOCKED
- Class
- Future Veterinarian
Prologue
I spent a lot of time exploring creativeness in weird ways, imagining different Zoo Tycoon 2 Parks, dreaming of becoming a Veterinarian, working with various animals and drawing the ones I liked in old notebooks, or just playing PlayStation 2, finding glitches in Ratchet: Deadlocked and trying to break the game.
I built forums on InvisionFree, uploaded images and photos on Photobucket, and made friends from around the world on MSN. Humble and naive beginnings, where the transition from Dial-Up to DSL was still significant.
- Entry 01
Fig. 01Signature Tags (2006) Fig. 02Long Live the era of Llama Memes! (Winter 2006) [No, this isn't me.] - Entry 02
VIVI
I realized that I had reached the limit of my artistic abilities at that time. The only thing I could do was draw in my notebook with a pencil. I decided to ask for help from other members on the forums who had amazing signatures. One of my favorite characters was Vivi from Final Fantasy 9, I used his image as my signature for a while.
Fig. 03Vivi Signature (2006) - Entry 03
LEGENDS IN TIME
My childhood was marked by a thrilling adventure in the virtual world of Ratchet: Deadlocked on PlayStation 2, a 2005 action platformer game by Insomniac. I joined a clan called the Crazy Killers, who later changed their name to Legends in Time. They introduced me to the forums, where I discovered the wonders of online community. I was amazed by the cool graphical signatures that everyone had, but I had no clue how to make them. My first attempt was a crude tracing of a Ratchet & Clank picture in paint. I thought it was ingenious, but I was naive.
Fig. 04First Signature Ever Created (2006) - Entry 04
WINDOWS XP
I tried to create my own aesthetic on the computer screen, but it was a hopeless endeavor. I scattered my icons all over the desktop, thinking that it looked cool. But I had to share the desktop with my brother, who was into making beats at the time. We had FL Studio 6. We avoided using Internet Explorer, opting for Opera and Firefox instead. I dabbled mainly with Gimp, Zoo Tycoon 2, and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
Fig. 05First Desktop Screenshot (2007) - Entry 05
ZOO TYCOON 2
One of my favorite pastimes was playing Zoo Tycoon 2 on my computer, where I could create and manage my own virtual zoo. I would spend hours reading the zoopedia, which provided information and trivia about different species of animals. I would also install various mods to expand my zoo with exotic and rare animals that were not included in the original game or its expansions.
Fig. 06Zoo Tycoon 2 (2008) - Entry 06
WINDOWS XP THEMES
I was always curious about how Windows worked and how I could customize its appearance. I enjoyed installing custom themes that changed the look and feel of the operating system, rather than using actual design software.
I had a keen eye for aesthetics and I knew what I liked. Installing Windows XP themes was a time-consuming process, but I didn't mind. I had a strong sense of order and perfectionism that extended from real life to the digital world. I wanted to create a clean and elegant design that matched my vision.
Fig. 07Windows XP Custom Theme (2007)
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