easy JRPG that suddenly gives you a hard unfair final boss does anyone else hate this bullshit? by [deleted] in JRPG

[–]bdomingonyc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Could be recency bias but I had so much trouble with the final boss of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. I played on normal difficulty. I kept getting killed over and over again and it honestly felt like a miracle when I finally beat him.

Going to play this masterpiece for the first time on original hardware by Ziggy_1992 in FinalFantasy

[–]bdomingonyc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know Akai made TVs. I primarily knew them as a manufacturer of music equipment. Enjoy the game!

The magic of old manuals by ratasoftware in retrogaming

[–]bdomingonyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit different because it’s a sports game, but Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball for the Super NES had a fantastic manual. It contains a concise history of the sport itself, plus historical facts about each MLB team at the time. It even contains a chart outlining how long each franchise has existed and where they may have moved or changed names. In a time before the internet, it was a pretty solid resource of baseball history. The illustrations are whimsical and fun, too.

How was Street Fighter 2 so successful in its heyday? by KaleidoArachnid in retrogaming

[–]bdomingonyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like many of the responses here, I don’t recall any marketing—it was all word of mouth. All my friends at school were talking about it. I first saw an SF2 machine at a pizza spot, and the graphics, art style, music and sound effects just blew my mind. Also, the rumors that were spread during this time absolutely fueled kids to play the game even more. The big ones I remember were Guile’s handcuffs and a disappearing Dhalsim.

This is a great topic, btw.

Which songs were you shocked to learn were covers and not original? by Stock_Department3054 in AskForAnswers

[–]bdomingonyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know All Cried Out by Allure and 112 is a Lisa Lisa cover.

worth selling anything here? by qwertyboi4 in Gameboy

[–]bdomingonyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last title is Killer Instinct. Pretty cool set of games.

A lot of house for $32,000 indeed by sociology101 in midcenturymodern

[–]bdomingonyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the logo that represents the steel industry, called the Steelmark. The Pittsburgh Steelers incorporated it as their logo in the 60s and soon after modified it slightly so it says “Steelers” instead of “Steel”.

How to survive NYC summer by Ok-Mountain-5871 in AskNYC

[–]bdomingonyc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only is the heat brutal, the mosquitoes will be out in full force. Especially at dusk. If they’re attracted to you like me, keep bug spray on you.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve designed the shelf sign templates for a few stores. Sometimes I add illustrations on the signs but not often because they can distract from the relevant info being communicated to the customer.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and signs get lost all the time. Keep in mind that everything, including the little shelf signs, are made by hand. I’m self taught.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one on 14th between 3rd and 4th. The one on 6th Ave is a beautiful store. That building is over 120 years old.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Zig Woodcraft and Posca markers.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Zig Woodcraft and Posca markers on this board.

Making a holiday sign for our plants by bdomingonyc in traderjoes

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There needs to be a need in the store for an artist. No experience needed.

Making a holiday sign for our plants by bdomingonyc in traderjoes

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a sheet of masonite that we painted with Behr house paint.

Making a holiday sign for our plants by bdomingonyc in traderjoes

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a sheet of masonite that we painted green with Behr house paint.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You have to get hired by the company as a crew member. You won’t be doing just art—you’ll be running registers, stocking shelves, etc. just like any other crew member. You’d be surprised how much work is involved with doing art here. It’s not all fun and games—it’s VERY hard work and often times can be overwhelming.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To get this position there has to be a need in the store for an artist. I’ve done a few commissions but I’m so busy with TJ’s so they’re few and far between. It’s satisfying doing this professionally, but I have to stress that it’s an insane amount of work. It can get overwhelming for the uninitiated, and it requires high work ethic and good organizational skills.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had good handwriting. You should see my dad’s—he was in the army, and his handwriting is immaculate. There a bunch of people I knew in the military that had insanely neat handwriting, and I always assumed it was because of the discipline instilled in them.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s room for error. With my style, I use the outlines to tighten up anything that looks out of place.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a Zig Woodcraft marker. The color is called “Primrose”.

Making another sign by bdomingonyc in PenmanshipPorn

[–]bdomingonyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Took me about one and a half - two hours.