the gwg

quick update

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:24:00 +0000

Going to put the galleries on hold. It's going to take me a while to remake ALL the thumbnails. *dies*

Instead, I'll start work on the fanart gallery this week, which includes adding all the Resident Artist works to that as well. Then, I shall focus on adding a little new content for ya'll to enjoy. ^_^

fanfics

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:49:00 +0000

Fanfic database done! */cheer*

Now, on to the fanart one. *dies*

Anyhoo, things are organized a bit differently. I don't have all of Melody's new fics up yet, I'm going to try and work something else out for those so it'll be eaiser to update. I've also been working on the database for the galleries, but I realized I have to remake ALL of the thumbnails. Yeah. So that'll be last. ^_^; I also discovered some pictures that I never added, so those'll get put up. And if I can find another copy of the artbooks I have, I can scan and replace a lot of images with better quality ones. I won't scan the whole thing, of course, but there are some that I'd like to replace, as well as make transparent PNGs for my free graphics site with. I also recently got the entire series encoded instead of just on tape, so I may start doing screenshots. Who knows? *shrugs* But organization and cleaning up come first, no matter what. If I can get that done, it'll make things a lot eaiser around here.

more things to do...

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:33:00 +0000

Cleaned up a few things and added a new affilate. Non-yaoi fans, beware because there's a lot of yaoi there! While I don't agree with yaoi in GW, it's still a good site and still updates, so it's worth checking out.

In other news, started the database for the galleries. Ugh. This is going to take me a while. I have to go through and remake a lot of the thumbnails, as well as do a general cleanup. I'm going to try and redo the screencaps that I have (emphasis on try), which will hopefully yield better pictures. But that's further down the road. Right now, it's mostly just loading the data. Arugh. *dies*

Database!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:22:00 +0000

I finally got this site to connect with my free graphics database, which means that the wallpapers and website layouts are updated! {/cheer}. I haven't gotten the database for everything else because I have to create those, but the wallpapers and layouts are from my free graphics site, so they're already in a database. Just had to figure out what the correct format was for remote access. Blarugh.

Anyhoo, most of the rest involves making lots of images, so it'll take me a while. And I put a link above this for the To-Do List. Just so you can keep updated if you want. Or, you can click on the RSS feed below and add the feed to whatever program/client you use.

To-Do list

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:51:00 +0000

Ok, compiled a to-do list. This'll keep me busy for a while, so you can expect semi-regular updates for a while. ^_^;; Maybe by then, people will have started sending things in again. That would be nice. *nods*

To-Do List

Colors done!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:33:00 +0000

But I've still got a lot of tweaking to do. Mostly by cleaning up old code from most of the pages. And, some pages up there don't exist. That'll be the first thing I do, don't worry! But I've got a lot of cleaning up still to do. Blaurgh. ><

Holy Leos, Batman!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:23:00 +0000

get it? you know, b/c they get shot full of holes so easy? *ahem*

Ok, working on things. Have a new layout, will get that up as soon as I work out the kinks. Have media ready to be added, again, as soon as I work out the kinks. This is just to let you know that I'm still alive! ^_^;

Edit:
As you may have noticed, new layout. There are still a lot of kinks to work out, but all the data is still viewable. I have a lot to do, but I have other things I need to do now, so I'll keep plugging away at this when I can. Check back in a few days and I should have the RSS feed fixed so you can check that out too! ^_^

yeah then...

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:44:00 +0000

Made a few decisions about this site. It will be changing. "To what?" you may ask. Well, basicly to stand-by mode. I made a promise to keep this site up for as long as possible. It's still possible, so this will still remain here. ^_^; However, I'm going to make some changes in layout, organization, and content. Some things will go away, some things will be eaiser to deal with in the long run.

Some questions you may ask *or not, but I feel like talking about*

Will I ever finish my fanfics? I hope to someday. When, I can't tell you. I do know Melody has some new ones that need adding, so that's on my list. As for the two that I'm in the middle of, they'll get done eventually.

No more new layouts for the site?? Yeah, you're heart-broken, I can tell. XD Seriously, though, this is a definate possibility of a maybe. ^_^; If I get inspired, I'll change it. If GW ever airs on US tv again, things will DEFINATLY start picking up around here. But for now, I'm tired of stressing over what to add and feeling guilty because I got nothing.

No new fandom?? Well, if someone sends something to me, I'll definatly consider it!! But from me? Maybe. If I watch GW again, who knows?

So what exactly will changed? Oh, you want the list? Um, ok...

- Database: I'll be switching the galleries and other things over to database driven. This will also link to my free graphics site, so any new free graphics I add that are Gundam Wing related will show up here automaticly. Yay! ^_^;

- Consolidation of things: Basicly, going through and reorganzing the pages and hopefully listing things better.

- New content: I have some things, mostly media, that I've been wanting to add but just never got around to. I may be able to do that now, but that'll be much later.

- Consolidation of old content: Some things will go away, some things will be merged, and some will be enhanced.

So how do we know what changes when? Without the newsletter (which my new server doesn't have), you'll have to use the RSS feed. It's quite handy, can be added to most email reader programs (or whatever your browser uses) and it's free. It's also linked to my blog here, so whatever I post here will show up in the feed.

When are you going to start? Probally after the start of the new year. If my computer is working by then. Stupid CPU failure. :(

Anyhoo, that's the low-down on what's happening here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and ask! ^_^

OMGANUPDATEWTFBBQKITTIES!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:11:00 +0000

*ahem*

Yes, the crew finally found me and talked me into trying to fix things up around here. *translation: Duo and Heero are holding my truck hostage* New layout, and I've got lots of little things I need to do to complete it and make it look good again. My free layout this week will be Gundam Wing, so I'll have that and maybe some wallpapers. Depends on if I can find my list. >< Anyhoo, I'll be setting up an RSS feed soon, so that'll be your best way to get updates. Rah. Catch you later this week!

Ok, fine, I did something, can I have my keys back now?
Duo: Only if you beg me for them!
Don't make me pull out my whoppin' stick.
Duo: *ahem* Sorry. ^_^;

Modem, modem, modem. Keep those bits a flowin'!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Thu, 24 May 2007 13:47:00 +0000

Ish working! *happy dance*

I'm going to NY for the weekend to hang with some friends. I'll update SOMETHING when I get back. I want to get myself back into the mood for updating this again. It's been almost two years since my last meaningful update. I want to fix that. Heh. I may go watch GW again. That'll help. Once I get done with Yu-Gi-Oh that is.

Don't look at me that way! I've the last half of the series in Japanese, and it's so much better than the US Americanized-dumbed-down version that plays over here it's almost a different story.

Except Pegasus's Japanese voice scares me. o.O

Some people live in the fast lane. I live in oncoming traffic.

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:16:00 +0000

Computer withdrawl. My home computer is down. Has been for almost three weeks. *twitch*

Not that I had much on it for here, but this also means I can't update the MPOTW at the moment. But I'm planning on pulling my hard drive and sticking it into an enclosure so I can bring it up to work and make backups and work on commission arts. So I'll update that at least then.

I also found out that Melody has tons new pictures, and she's been working her mouse hand to the bone making new screenshots, so check out her site when you get a chance!

Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:22:00 +0000

Is it working? Huh?

Man, I hope so! ^_^; Welcome to the new host! Yeah, but have you got something else to update with? Ummm.....no.....But, I will try for something this weekend. In the meantime, enjoy the new host!

Starry-eye surprise...

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:41:00 +0000

Welcome back! ^_^;

Ok, my host this was on went down. Some of ya'll know that. It's now being mirrored at dubird.net, simply because I'm fixing to move to another state and I don't have the money at the moment to buy new hosting. So, at this point, some things (like the site skins) aren't working. But the bulk of the site is up, it works, and you can at least see things. And contact me (that works again now). Once I get things settled and a new job, I'll be getting new hosting so everything will come back up. I'm thinking of including a new section about GW merchendise, simply because I've gotten ahold of lots of nifty things I want to boast about. ^_^; If you have any ideas for something you'd like to see, please contact me. I'm always looking for new ideas.

Please note that if you contact me over the next two months, I don't know when I'll get back with you.

Like you're always good at replying?

Hush! *ahem* Anyways, I've got an idea for a Halloween layout I will do if at all possible, simply because it strikes me as funny. Other than that, I will see ya'll for sure as soon as I get my internet back after moving. I'll think of something to add by then, hopefully. ^_^;;

Beware of nerds bearing .gifs!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:00:00 +0000

Hi.

Remember me?

Yeah, probally not. ^_^; Just a random update, besides the layout. I finally went through and cleaned up the code bits and pieces that were hanging on. All links are checked and are aOK. New wallpaper in the Miscellaneous section. I have more wallpapers I've been meaning to make. I'll try and get them done soon.

Also, I was cleaning out one of my old hard drives, and ran across some clips of something in GW. It's not the series and it's not EW, but it's also not in English. I have no idea where they came from, nor do I know what they're saying. If anyone's reading this and can translate it for me, I'll put it up with full credit! I just wish I could remember what it's from. ><

If you had signed up for the mailing list/newsletter, please contact me. I may not be able to retrieve those emails anymore. *rolls eyes*. Actually, if you use RSS feeds, you can now syndicate this site. The link is on the bottom of the navigation menu.

Now this will anger the Gods... -- Tom Servo

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 05 May 2006 01:45:00 +0000

Have a new layout that I'm moderatly happy enough with to keep. I will be working on getting that up in the next couple of weeks.

I have new wallpapers I need to post as well.

I also will be updating the MPOTW.

Thank you for sticking with me this long! I can't promise frequent updates, but I will NOT let this site completly die. At least not for as long as I can.

Oh dear.

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:32:00 +0000

Yeah.

You've all heard the apologies, so we'll skip that.

With my interest in GW faded a bit, I simply haven't had anything new to add. I do need to update the layout, mostly because Norton Internet Security messes with the pictures. -_-; As soon as I can get that going, I'll be getting that taken care of.

Streamload is very messed up. Apparently, what happened is that they didn't like my credit card this time around, and so the account didn't get renewed. Which is why the media is messed up. I don't know if it's fixable. I've been going around with them a lot lately trying to patch it up. No dice. -_-;

Anyhoo, I know there's things I need to do, and someday I'll get around to them. I'm ALWAYS OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS!! Even if you don't see me update to often, you're always welcome to send me stuff. Updates are few and far between, but will probally never stop.

You! What PLANET is this? - McCoy, stardate 3134.0

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:44:00 +0000

Guess what?

Streamload is renewed!

Download the media from here!

In other news, I need a Halloween layout. Any ideas?

In case of fire, do not use elevators. Use fire extinguishers.

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 05:55:00 +0000

New layout! Bet ya'll thought I forgot, didn't ya? Didn't ya??

*evil laugh a la Krankor*

*ahem*

Anyhoo, new MPOTW up when it finishes uploading. New FOTW. And I just realized the subpages are wonky! *grrrrr* They load and everything, they just look funny. I'll track it down tomorrow, I'm really REALLY hungry right now.

Edit: Fixed the sub pages. Was just a matter of putting the right spacing in the header file. ><

MPOTW is returning!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:03:00 +0000

Yes, that's correct. I'll upload it tonight before I log into FFXI. (lvl 31 theif btw! *cabbage-patches*)

In other news, Sainan no Kekka has finally been completed!! *happy dance* Well, they're doing an epologue, but the main story is finished. Finally. *G* And while I'll freely admit that a lot of the politics went over my head, it's a great story and a very interesting character exploration. It's not a fic for those that like froo-froo or cutsy romance scenes, but if you enjoy a good story written by great authors, definatly check it out.

Ummmmmm, I think that's it. Busted pinky right now, but I'll get over it. It just takes me longer to type. I use the 'p' and quotation key a lot more than I thought I did. o.O

Again with the hotlinking.

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 27 May 2005 02:39:00 +0000

Yes, hotlinking is turned back on. It does work. If you're seeing the tomato image, turn your firewall off. I did some experimenting, and found that Norton Internet Security, no matter how often I updated the site list, would block the images. With it turned off, it worked perfectly in IE and Firefox. No, I don't know another solution. All I know is I'm tired of people leeching my bandwidth. I only have so much to play with after all! o.@;

And the people cry out....Go Yoda!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Thu, 26 May 2005 22:50:00 +0000

Thought I was giving up on updateing, didn't ya? Fooled you! *evil laugh a la Krankor*

*ahem*

Using Blogger, think it'll work a lot better. New poll *naturally about Ep3* and if I can drag myself away from KOTOR2 long enough, more to update when I get home. Thinking about bringing back the MPOTW until I can renew Streamload. What do ya'll think?

And Sabe? Yes, I'm being very evil. I'm making you wait until I'm good and ready to update! *muahahahaha!* :P

I'm NOT stalling, I'm just procrastinating!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 22:54:00 +0000

Ok, I give up trying a new script. This is nuts. I'm thinking Blogger. I have an account there I use for my main site, and I can format it just about the same.

I'm working a new layout for the spring. I think it'll look really neat, but it'll take me a bit to work it all out.

Any other updates? Not currently. But I am curious about something. If I did a cafepress store with gwg merchandise, would ya'll buy it? I can't do the pilots and all because that's copyright infringement, but if I came up with some different ideas, do you think ya'll would want to buy some things? Send me an email if you're interested. I'm really trying to find ways to make some money so I can keep this site going. I will NEVER charge for anything on here, but I want to be able to keep this site going without sacrficing bills in my real life or resorting to ads.

ATTENTION!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:53:00 +0000

Once again, let me state that the MP3s DO NOT WORK. I have run out of bandwidth at Streamload and I'm unable to pay for more. I have also been unable to find the time to update the media page with this information, though if you had taken the time to read the updates on the front page, you would've known this already.

PLEASE STOP EMAILING ME ASKING ME TO FIX IT! I can't fix it until I have the money. And as I'm paying dental bills and need new brakes, I won't have the money for a while. The only way I can get the money is if some readers want to donate money. That's up to ya'll. I'm not going to require it, nor will I beg for it. If you want the MP3s, I need money to pay for more bandwidth. It's as simple as that.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

My best taglines are in for repair! This one's a loaner.

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 23:53:00 +0000

Whee.

Made a few changes to the side navigation. You won't notice it in IE, but Firefox users will see a differenece, as well as (hopefully) Netscape users. My main reason? My IE is messed up. I'll type in a well-known address (for exampe, google) and get some random 404 page from somewhere else. No one is able to tell me what's wrong, and I'm really frustrated. So I'm trying out Firefox for a while and see if I can adapt to it. My only real problem is configuring CSS to work with it the same way it works with IE. *rolls eyes*

wtf mate?

noreply@blogger.com (Dubird) — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:53:00 +0000

New Years Resolutions: (in no particular order)

1. Finish Melody's present and mail it to her.
2. Reach lvl 30 THF in FFXI.
3. Save money for KOTOR2.
4. Actually update this site on time when I say I'm going to.
5. Go through and consolidate my sites.
6. Find better blog script and back up the last 2-3 years on b2 to convert to html. *dread*
7. Revive anime eyes and make the scripting work.
8. Find a laptop motherboard for my Quakecon mod before Quakecon.
9. Finish the wallpaper sets that I've been thinking of and update them.
10. Get back into shape before I actually get the thunder thighs.

Hmmmm, I think that'll cover it.

In other news, the mp3s are down. Why? My bandwith with Streamload is gone and I can't afford any more for a while. I thought about having a fundraiser to get enough money for that, but frankly, I don't think it'll work. I mean, not one person has bought anything from the poster store, and only one person has tried actually donating money for the site. Now, if people do email me and say they'd be willing to buy something or do a donater's club or something like that, I'll fix it up. I don't mind doing a little extra in the way of graphics for those that do want to donate. The site will always be free, and the mp3s (when I have bandwidth) will also be free. Just an idea that seems to work for webcomics. If anyone is interested, just let me know.

Off to install a new blogging script! *crosses fingers*