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Riding Life’s Wave. Designed for Combat, Obsessed with Creation.
Open to DMs, Casual and Business.
Beware of Content, Made by me or Otherwise.
Main Account: Newgrounds.
Secondary: @CyberneticShot1 (Twitter)
YouTube: Shoto Studios (No Content)
Age 24, Dude
Ridin’ Life’s Wave
Life
Floatin' in Space
Joined on 6/7/19
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - 1 month ago
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Posted by CyberneticShotokan - February 4th, 2024
Once I get a lot of the Big Stuff I Want/Need to do this year done I’ll likely start getting ready to stream. I’d like to get Semi-Decent Equipment First, and have been making Studio Space along with Rearranging my entire Second Floor these past few years. Honestly just really been setting up for the Rest of my Life, Creative and Personal. I’d like to help my parents achieve their Dream of having a Log Cabin, to start traveling when COVID isn’t as Scary, and be as Self Sufficient as I possibly can while still having Fun.
Once I set up various streaming accounts, and figure out ways to get paid I’m comfortable with for my Work; whether Art or Entertainment, which feels Rude to Distinguish but you know what I mean, I’ll be able to have a more Consistent Flow.
I want to work for my Meals, pay for things I like or causes I believe in, support my Loved Ones, and Experience as much as possible with what I got. Don’t worry I’m not saying this all because I’m upset, quite the opposite actually. Just kinda looking back and thinking ahead. Honestly this post was just meant to talk about what I’m planning for after the Art Explosion. In that regard just a steadier, more varied Workflow after getting that and making various Art Pages done. Making sure I’m paying decent attention to ‘em all will be Important too.
Which will be much much easier using a Phone and Computer in Conjunction again. I’m planning to Learn blender, RPG Maker, Source Filmmaker, and more as well. Also playing Instruments/Making Music again as well. Just basically playing around with Tools I have and haven’t as a Kid.
So yeah, promised not to talk plans too much. So here’s basically an Abridged Rundown of what I got planned for pretty much the next Decade+. I’ll compile this in a NG Post and post it on Substack for Ease of Access to anyone in the Future. Good Luck out there people, and Have Fun.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - January 29th, 2024
Man today was…Strange.
I first woke up at 3, waking from a Handcam-Style Nightmare involving this fella (That’s What I Get For Watching Phoenix Jones Vids Before I Slept). Spent 3-5 Hours going over my Following List to transfer some of them to the SFW.
Felt a Grand Sense of Accomplishment having done it. But also a bit of Melancholy at how I’ve closed myself off a bit on here. Seeing names I haven’t talked to in a bit, and even a few abandoned accounts. Then slept from 11 am to 7 PM!
I talked about it with my Mom a while ago; but the combination of 2020’s Chaos, the Loss of my Grandfather and my Childhood Dog from 2021-22, and the slightly increased severity of my Condition. My Work Drive in Real Life and in my Art, while Bolstered by this, was Fatalistic.
Then I spent November 2022-Spring of 2023 trying to maintain sanity while getting things done and trying to learn more about the World through all the Confusion. And Venting. You see since 2013 I basically went through increasingly Harder Stuff each year.
Leading to me dropping out of High School when I felt at an Emotional Breaking Point in 2016-17. It was a very Healthy but Difficult Decision. I felt like I abandoned my Clan. I think that’s why I got as Enthusiastic as a Puppy when first talking to others when I started Art.
Despite everything, I missed people. Not like I never went out or visited people either, but even before I dropped out I have been on a Very Similar Grind. For 9 Years now, honestly more if I count all the Study through Experience in my Youth.
In November 2022, when I bled my Heart all over this page. I basically experienced what I’m learning is “Revictimization”. And tried to fully purge all of that Hate and Negativity. At least the Excess. I only felt I succeeded in October last year.
It’s gone back to the Weight of the World invigorating me to do what I can for people while enjoying Life. Instead of suffocating me. On here especially I see people older than me still struggling with feelings I did when I was Young. It Hurts. My First Instinct is to Help.
That’s how I’ve met many of you who Follow me. But I’ve learned that some stranger swooping in won’t always help, and has even set up for some of the Harshest Fights I’ve been in on here. I never had an Internet Argument ‘til 2022. But I became Hungry for Meaningless Conflict.
This year is looking to be Hard. I don’t want to spend another Decade filled with Bitterness. Or trying in Vain to Fight It. Or even with Deep Philosophical Wankery like this. I wanted to save all of this for the 5th Year Review but it feels better now.
I’m feeling Inner Peace again but seeing a World and a People drowning in Misery and Conflict. It hurts and I want to do what I can to help without Grandstanding. But I’m also just a guy trying to Live Life and meet his Goals while being there for Family. I can’t make promises.
But I’ll try to make my Time here worthwhile. Online and in Real Life, to spend the rest of my Able-Bodied Years Fighting for the Enjoyment of Life. And trying to attain as much Understanding as I can. Sorry for being so serious (Ha), just been thinking a lot, about a lot.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - January 23rd, 2024
Apologies if this is Redundant, but priorities shift, things got done, and this’ll keep me to Task:
All this while getting IRL Obligations done, including spending more time with IRL Friends and Family. And keeping my Workaholism and Mental Stability in check. May not get everything done but I’m gonna try.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - January 11th, 2024
Firstly I'd like to share what I'm Planning/Working on this Year again so those interested don't gotta dig through Posts/Tweets.
And secondly, a Playlist to keep Spirits up in what's most likely going to be an Insane Year:
And Honestly Much Much More I Could List. Might add more suggestions in the comments if anyone's Interested.
Good Luck, Stay Safe, Tag Walls, Punch Fascists.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - December 22nd, 2023
If You Need To Know What I'm Up To, Read The Posts Before This. I'll Potentially Be Gone A While.
A Small Gift From Me, To Leave Things Off On A Happier Note
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Have a Happy New Year. Have Fun, and Stay Safe out there.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - December 15th, 2023
This is just a quick, bullet-point List of stuff I've been doing and stuff I'd like to get done. Just a Quick-Fire-Type Deal, no longwinded explanations.
What I've Been Doing
Going Outside More. Swimming, Taking Walks/Drives, Having Fires Outside, Gardening, Chopping Wood, People/Creature Watching, etc.
Practicing More Self-Care. Cooking Meals, Playing with My Style, Training and Exercising. And remembering to Actually Relax once in a while.
Catching Up On Newer and Older Media. Some bein' playing my PS2 (A Ton Of Jak II In Particular Right Now), trying the updates in Sonic Frontiers, Street Fighter 6, playing DbD again. Watching Hellraiser 3 & 4. Scott Pilgrim Takes Over. Digital Circus. LOVEWEB. A Ton.
Studying History, both of Creative Endeavors and various aspects of Life/Culture, to build Inspiration and Understanding.
Talking about more of this with my Family. Helps me out, helps them understand some of the more Esoteric Worries I usually try to deal with on my own. And I Vent to ya'll less. A Win-Win-Win.
Went to a Hotel near an Ocean around my BDay. Absolutely Incredible.
Went to a Hank Williams Jr. Concert with my Dad. A Ton of Fun, caught a Concert Bug and have been watching Live Performance Uploads of various Artists more.
Went to a Con born from my Home State with my Sis and had a Ton of Fun. Went to a panel with the Director, Executive Producer, and Star Villain of Terrifier 2 which was So Damn Cool.
Spent a lot of time really reflecting, without trying to Hyper-Accelerate it by being on my Art Socials like what ended up happenin'.
Schemin', Dreamin', and Drawin' like Tomorrow doesn't Exist. Both on Creative and IRL Stuff.
Getting a New Phone, and all the BS that can bring.
Taking care of my Animals, Home, Family, and Self more.
And More.
What I'm Working On
Getting my Tech sorted, and making space for it.
Making Studio Spaces in my Homes.
Home Maintenance
Learning to Code, use various programs and coding languages, and getting Game Creation Software (Even More Consumer-Grade Stuff Like dreams)
Relearning to Drive/Gettin' my License
Making Space for various things/appliances in my Homes.
Fixing my Mental. Working Out. And Resharpening my Martial Arts/Marksmanship.
Relearning Measurements and Currency Conversion from U.S.-International
Trying to study Politics without losing my mind. Can be done, but not Easily.
Finishing a bunch of Art for the Art Explosion.
And a bunch of other stuff I both have and haven't already mentioned.
So yeah, if you want a more specific view into what I've been up to: there ya go. This will be the Last Major News Post 'til the Midpoint of Next Year, so like around September-Late August. I may do a bit of Lurking here and on Twitter; especially when I'm making New Web Pages/Art Accounts. But I still want to keep my Distance so I don't fall into the same Toxic Patterns I caught myself in. I'm Hoping Half-a-Year more will be enough. Anyway I'll keep in touch if needed, and if this is the Last I see of ya this Year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year to ya Reader. Stay Safe, Stay Godlike.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - December 12th, 2023
'Sup folks, just wanted to give a Status Report before the year's out. I'll keep it short.
First off I'm feeling much better. Well that might be a bit overstated. But I'm feeling back to normal after a year+ of being Super Emotionally Volatile.
Second, my Phone's still outta the picture for now. Got a new one but I'm waiting on Apple to realize it's me (Screwed Up My Password).
And last for now, while there's a ton of people here and on Twitter I miss talking to and I miss posting/reviewing Art; I still need Time.
I don't want to hop back on 'cause I'm feeling better and make the same f**k ups. It's better for me and anyone interested in me or my work that I take more time for Healing and IRL Priorities. I'll lurk a bit, but won't dedicate a buncha time 'til the Mid-Point of 2024
To wrap this up: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year Reader. This Year was Insane. But among all the Heartache there was a lot of Good too. Don't be blind, but don't forget to enjoy stuff when you have a chance.
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - October 24th, 2023
Not dead, and feeling much better; but with more stuff dropping on my plate. As per usual it seems.
I'll write something a Li'l more substantial later, but I'm not truly returning 'til next year. I got some stuff I'd like to do then though. Nothing Dramatic.
Just some shifts in plans and stuff.
Hope Life's Been Kind To You. or at least you've been rolling with it's punches. Later for now
Posted by CyberneticShotokan - September 5th, 2023
This Account is on Hiatus for the rest of 2023 to potentially a Full Year for reasons repeated to a tiresome amount throughout. Hope to return as less of a drain on both Followers and any of the Budding Friendships I got.
Hell I’m only writing this as a notice ‘til my return.
While gone I plan to get a lot of Work done while I rebuild my Mojo. If it goes well enough I might even return early. I need to get back to work and a more positive attitude while still being Honest and Edgy. For my Followers, Budding Friendships, and myself.
Not gonna lie. While so far this has been good for my productivity and mental. I already really miss talking to a lotta people both on here and Newgrounds. It’s always been one of my Favorite Parts about all of this.
Later People