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I Figured Out Why the Warcraft Movie is Weirding Me Out

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Yep.  I’ve figured it out.  Why the Warcraft movie trailer bugs me a lil’ bit.

And no, it’s not because there’s too much CGI.  On the contrary: I don’t think there’s enough!

Warcraft has always been very silly and cartoony to me– in a good way, mind you.  But the movie trailer is super serious and there are people in it.  Real people!  Not, like, cartoon people.  It’s giving off a weird reverse-uncanny-valley effect to me.

I feel like the movie would have been more palatable to me had it been done Pixar-style.  Yes, it definitely would’ve been a lot more silly… and honestly it probably would’ve felt (and looked) a lot more like Warcraft to me.

Alternatively we can just put me in charge of Warcraft art and everything will look like cute little critters with cat faces.
Alternatively we can just put me in charge of Warcraft art and everything will look like cute little critters with cat faces.

Anyways, I don’t mean to be a debbie downer or anything.  I mean, overall the movie looks really great on a technical level.  Granted, we’ve got Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants as Rend Blackhand, so now I’m not sure how seriously I can take that character, but YOU know…

[Art Post] Actual Canon Lore…

…that happened after the Siege of Dalaran. Grand Magister Rommath got himself a popsicle, turned to Jaina and Vereesa and said…

popsicle rommieYup.

Sorry for the lack of actual content posts the last couple of days.  I haven’t really had anything in particular to talk about.    Got something for me to talk about?  Lemme know!

 

Doing the Blood Elf Newbie Quests in 2015 Like…

dont you dare croppedFeaturing my baby mage Quileus.

Poor Lor’themar; I think he’s a bit behind the times.  Halduron isn’t a jerk, really… he just thinks it’s all pretty hilarious!

And yes, it is a Frozen quote.

Anyways, Happy Fourth of July Weekend to those of you in America, and Happy Regular Weekend to those of you elsewhere!

Super Serious Search Studies #1: Kael’thas Withdrawal

So today someone got to my blog by searching for “Kael’thas Withdrawal”.  Do not fear, my friend– I, too, occasionally suffer from Kael’thas withdrawal.  But do not worry!  I am here, to help you sate your desire for images of Azeroth’s most beautiful, gorgeous, and stylish elf.

Starting with some Stormpunk Kael.

FELPUNK KAELAnd moving on to Kael’thas being a sexy beast in this loading screen:

Wrath_of_the_Lich_King_3.3_Outland_loading_screen(Disregard Illidan, we all know that Kael is the real center of attention here.)

He got ripped in three weeks thanks to Heroes of the Storm!

tumblr_nn4ru8JMUh1qjwo0uo1_500And now we move on to Pike, aka yours truly, sitting on his head.

CIoOzObUsAAl5ueKael and I go back a ways, you see.

Next up it’s time for some amazing work from Jian Guo (aka breathing2004).  If you haven’t yet, take a peruse through their stuff on the official WoW site.  I’ll wait.

Anyways, our beloved Sun King drank a bit too much fel energy…

fanart-0414-fullBringing the blood elves to a cursed state.  But do not fret; we shall rise from the ashes as we always do…

(This, by the way, is the greatest WoW fanart in the history of WoW fanart.  Every little thing here is symbolic!)
(This, by the way, is the greatest WoW fanart in the history of WoW fanart. Every little thing here is symbolic!)

How ya’ll doing on the Kael’thas Withdrawal?  Have you gotten your fix yet?  Not quite?

(artwork by yy6242)
(artwork by yy6242)

Stormpunk Kael is Best Kael.

holy omgAlrighty, will that do it for now?  I think that’ll do it for now.  Dear friends and readers, let me know if you ever suffer from Kael’thas Withdrawal in the future, and I shall come to the rescue.

…and as for a serious answer to your query, Kael’thas went to Outland to try to find a cure for the blood elves’ magic withdrawals (caused by the destruction of the Sunwell).  If you want more information, or if you want me to NERD OUT about blood elf lore in general, you know what to do! *points to comment box*

ART DAY

At the coaxing of some of the people who commented on my last art post, I’m trying to draw more.  So far I’ve drawn…

Stormpunk Kael and the PHOENIX GOD, A’LAR!

CHgKR_VUsAEX1Nwas well as Lor’themar and Halduron getting drunk while Rommath watches, unimpressed (as usual)

CHdn4OcUwAEHXya.jpg largeI don’t think these pictures are very good, but hey, it’s a start, right?  And if I draw a little bit every day, I’ll improve, right?

We shall see.  I have a whole sketchbook to fill up now and I ordered a whole bunch of erasers (because I’m gonna need ’em.)  LET’S DO IT.

“I am not scary.”

I have this problem where I always want to draw my characters but can’t, because I cannot draw. Well, I can kind of draw, but not very well.  At all.  And then my pictures inevitably turn out looking like this:

sketchyWhich then turns into looking like this:

sketchy 2
The Proven Assailant. The Light of Dawn. The… Adorable?

Super serious.

Except not.  Cute though?  Maybe?  Okay, maybe.  I will accept maybe.

I think I want to draw more often and dump the results on this site.  Because why not.  Warcraft lore is a fun world to play in, and if I can’t make it serious or professional, then by golly I can at least make it cute.

There’s Always Money in the Tel’Abim Banana Stand

these are my awards cadyAlthalor likes to collect little pets – probably because he likes animals (he’s a Beast Master, after all) and also because he’s a sensitive sucker for things that were orphaned like he was.  Then he shows them off to his best friend Cadyna.  Like so.  (And then she promptly pretends that she has no idea who he is.)

Cookies to all of you who get the reference in the quote!

This has been a Cop-Out Post brought to you by the fact that I’m going on vacation tomorrow so I’ve been running around getting ready for that.  I will be sans-WoW for a week but I plan on still writing lots of posts when I can.  See you guys on the other side!

Pillow

How To Choose The Right Vape

What vape should I buy for beginners?

Here at VAPO, we offer plenty of high quality and easy to use beginner devices that will suit the needs of anyone looking to give up smoking once and for all..

The first style of devices we recommend that have a proven track record of helping smokers transition is a closed pod vape such as the alt. Pod Kit or the HAIZ Pod Kit. Closed pod systems are extremely easy to use and the most successful way to transition from cigarettes to vaping. The alt. and HAIZ products provide ex-smokers with a similar satisfaction from smoking but without all the thousands of harmful carcinogens within a cigarette. The devices both consist of a battery and a pod (filled with e-liquid), and that’s it! Simply insert the pod inside the battery and puff away – no batteries, no mess, this makes it the ideal and the very first option to consider when purchasing a first vape. Visit https://www.vaprzon.com/products/delta-8-thc-o-carts-cartridge.

The second style of vaping devices we recommend is a pen-style starter kit such as the Alpha Starter Pen. Vape pens also simulate a cigarette with a mouth-to-lung draw and gives ex-smokers a similar feeling as when they draw from a cigarette. The Alpha is also refillable which means you’re able to fill it with any juice flavour of your choice and allows you to dictate the nicotine level in your vape. The Alpha Vape Pen also has replaceable coils, unlike closed pod systems, so that means you can keep your tank and replace only the coil. This device is ideal for people who want a classic mouth-to-lung draw and be able to control what flavour and nicotine strength they prefer to kick their cigarette habit!

The next vape we recommend for beginners is the Flow Vape Kit – this is for someone who is looking to get more intense flavour and big clouds. This simple one-button device makes it ideal for someone who wants a portable kit that provides a fantastic direct-lung draw and amazing flavour production.

How do I choose the right coil for my vape? 

A coil is the piece responsible for heating up the e-liquid and vapourising it. A coil is a fairly simple mechanism. It’s constructed from a coiled wire which is surrounded by cotton.

There are plenty of coils that VAPO offers which will suit the needs of all customers! Every tank is different which means different tanks use different coils but most manufacturers generally follow the same rules.

The tank that you are using requires you to select coils that are designed specifically for that tank which means that there are no universal coils that fit every tank. The manufacturer for your tank will generally provide more than one option of coils that have different resistances which is an electrical measurement and is measured in ohms. In simple terms, the resistance of your coils determines how quickly/slowly your coil will heat up. Low resistance coils (for example 0.15ohms) produce warmer vapour and larger clouds which are better suited for direct-lung vapers, whereas high resistance coils (for example 1.2ohms) produce a cooler vape which is more ideal for mouth-to-lung vapers.

We recommend high resistance coils, such as 1.2ohms, for e-liquid which contains high strength nicotine such as nicotine salts and low resistance coils, such as 0.2ohms for freebase e-liquid.

See our Coil Compatibility Chart for more info on what coils work with your device.

What is a good vape for beginners?

The VAPO team highly recommends closed pod systems for beginners looking to kick the habit of cigarettes! The alt. Pod Kit has a proven track record of being one of the best solutions for anyone looking to switch from cigarettes.

The alt. Pod Kit and Replacement Pods are easily accessible – available in over 2500 stores throughout New Zealand. You can find the alt. Pods and kits in most places where cigarettes are available, including, but not limited to; Pak’n’Save, New World, Four Square, Liquorland, Countdown, Fresh Choice, Z Fuel stations, BP Fuel, Mobil and Caltex, along with dairies/convenience and liquor stores.

The alt. Pod Kit is one of the easiest vapes to use. Simply insert the pod in the battery and inhale! No button, no mess, no fuss. The battery simply charges via Micro USB. When the liquid in your pod is finished, simply replace this pod and vape on.

What is a good wattage to vape at for beginners?

Wattage is a simple measure of the power used with an electronic cigarette and with some devices you’re able to adjust the wattage to your liking. The adjustments made will determine how much power your vape will use and how warm and dense or light and smooth your vapor production will be.

Wattage will vary from device to device and most people will have a different preference on what to set their wattage to on their device. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you say in between the wattages the coil manufacturer specifies. For example, the Vaporesso GT Core GT2 0.4ohm coil recommends that you the wattage is best for this coil between 55w-65w. This recommendation allows you to understand which wattage gets the most out of this coil, however you may wish to use this coil at 25w for example which is completely fine, as it does not go over the recommended 65w. Adjustable wattage allows you to completely customize the heat and density of your vapour production to your liking!

Different nicotine levels will help you determine which wattage to use as well. For example, nicotine salts should NEVER be used with sub-ohm coils as those coils will provide far too much power and will provide an unpleasant experience. Nicotine salts should be used with high resistance coils such as 1.2ohms and the recommended wattage will generally be between 11-14w depending on the coil. Sub-ohm coils with a lower resistance are suited best for freebase nicotine such as 3mg which can be vaped at higher wattages such as 55w depending on the coil.