#Leave it to the CoC crew to be the most popular out of my stuff this year X''D

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I posted 578 times in 2022

That's 188 more posts than 2021!

31 posts created (5%)

547 posts reblogged (95%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@abitlyon

@sbpstudios

@hat-engineer

@othidar

@missazura

I tagged 253 of my posts in 2022

#bendy and the ink machine - 63 posts

#raysartwork - 20 posts

#joey drew - 18 posts

#sammy lawrence - 17 posts

#batim step right up au - 16 posts

#bertrum piedmont - 14 posts

#shadichi - 14 posts

#8-bit art - 12 posts

#pixel art - 12 posts

#johan ramirez - 10 posts

Longest Tag: 137 characters

#i know i'm gonna forget the cool stuff later so best to write out what i'm thinking right then and then work the little things out later!

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

A fully pixelated version of the Archives from Chapter 4.

Holy Moley, this room was difficult. From the floors to the furniture, I had to figure out a whole way of making everything rounded out; lots of pixel-pushing and math, but man it was worth the effort in the end. 

Also, our first instance of Lost Ones! Don’t worry, they’ll become a bit more... lively the further we go. >u>

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16 notes - Posted August 5, 2022

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Runaway Buddy, Chapter 1: July 7th, 1946 (Part 1)

~ After a bit of searching, Buddy Lewek finds his way to the extraordinary circus, Colossal Wonders, and discovers quite a few surprises waiting for him. ~ ---------------- Set in @bertrumstrousers‘ Step Right Up AU; been working on it with him and others from his server for quite a while now, so I hope you all enjoy it. ^u^ A big thank you to @haunted-hijinxer for helping me with editing!

~~~~~ What should have been a simple 20-minute trip from Rosendale to Kingston managed to stretch into over half an hour, the result of the normal route apparently being under reconstruction. Late as it was, the old bus tried to speed up some in a small attempt to bring that early evening's ride to an end sooner. Though its driver had to be mindful of a few pedestrians and one ill-timed stoplight, it was finally able to bring itself to a stop at its designated curbside.

The moment the door slid open, all those aboard were more than prepared to begin filing out and onto the sidewalk, quite a few wearing looks of agitation, some of relief, and others wore no discernable expression at all. No matter the case, they were here now, best to get on with their own respective chores and errands already. All of them were quick to scatter and wander off amongst the rest of the crowd to do just that. Well, almost all of them.

Buddy made sure to square himself away in the nook of the nearest store front right after stepping off the bus, and there took time to stretch a little and fix himself up. In between straightening out his jacket and looping on the other strap of his backpack, he couldn't help but start looking all around the place. Truth be told, there wasn't very much here beyond the usual small-town shops and traffic, the same as a number of other towns scattered all around the outskirts he had seen coming in. Not to sound rude, the area was nice, scenic even but... he still had no idea where it was.

One of the two bundles of paper he had stuffed in his pocket got pulled out then, and unfolded to show the map hidden within. Spreading it wide, the teen scanned over whatever names and lines he could recognize across it while repeatedly glancing back at his surroundings for certain buildings or landmarks. Nearly as soon as this little back and forth had started however, it stopped, after one last over-the-paper's-edge check; another and possibly much easier solution had presented itself. Buddy fumbled but managed to fold up the map again and put it away, "'Scuse me! Excuse me, sir?"

The nearby old man looked up from sweeping off the front steps of his shop, confused, at least until he saw the younger lad making his way over, "Whatcha need, son?" he asked, opting to hold the broom at his side for the moment.

“Evening," Buddy greeted, "Sorry to bother, but I'm looking for Archgate? You happen to know if it's still here or did it already, uuhh...?"

He let the sentence trail off when it was obvious that he was just confusing the elder more. The old man had an eyebrow raised high, "What gate?" he asked. Buddy couldn't help but give a quiet annoyed groan. It was then that he brought out the other bit of paper he had, slimmer and more worn than the first, only needing to unfold it twice before holding it up for the senior to see. It turned out to be an old poster, very likely one that had spent time on the side of some outdoor wall before being peeled off and kept through the years as someone's keepsake. Illustrations of various odd characters decorated most of it, some posing and others performing outlandish or amazing stunts; each of them were captured in once-golden frames, arranged neatly across the page with the words "Archgate Circus" painted at the very top in large yellowed letters.

Both of the old man's eyebrows were raised now, looking at the thing. "The Archgate Circus. I was told it was somewhere here in Kingston, " Buddy clarified.

He waited a few long seconds as the man looked over the poster carefully, adjusting his thickly lensed glasses a little on the bridge of his nose. Even with time to think it over, the senior still sounded unsure with his answer, "... Well, there's a circus going on over that way, but it sure don't look like any of that," he said. One hand let go of the broomstick and waved lazily westward, "Go down this road and turn left at the big break in the trees. You can't miss all them tents."

"Perfect. Thanks so much!" With that, Buddy started walking fast in that direction, all too eager to bring his day of travelling to a close.

Exiting town down the west main road, there wasn't much to see on the surface; a large cluster of trees on the left with only a large ditch separating it from the pavement and on the right a large section of grassy field. Among the wildflowers and weeds, there were several cars parked alongside each other with a number of their owners leaving them behind in the makeshift parking lot, crossing the road, and onto the very wide worn out dirt path that cut right into the tree line. Walking down the length of it only took about a minute at most, but anyone could see what lay ahead at the very end far sooner than that.

The old Kingston fairgrounds, normally deserted minus the odd season's festival or concert, was now filled to the brim with fantastical carnival fare. Booths were set up with games and prizes to win, concession stands were selling all kinds of foods and treats; several tents stood tall and proud among them, holding their own side-show surprises and acts, no doubt, just as a circus should be...almost. Buddy looked around at it all with a healthy amount of excitement, as well as a large dose of shock.

Just about everything was done up in a dark and twisted horror theme, from the sound of distant music being accompanied by shrieks and wails to how no matter where you looked, you would find at least a few demon faces grinning back at you. The handful of performers he could spot walking around in the crowd seemed to be following that concept to the letter; the costumes they wore were elaborate, splattered if not covered head to toe in what looked to be black paint, or possibly tar? From a distance it was hard to tell which, but it scared the daylights out of passersby all the same. ".... Some of those rumors were pretty on point...." Buddy muttered to himself.

"Tickets!"

The young teen was snapped out of his thoughts and turned; out in front of the black and purple Big Top, there was a man standing at a tall podium shouting out to the patrons. He held his megaphone up high again, "Tickets, folks! Big Show starts in 5 minutes! Buy yourself a ticket and have it ready!"

A line of people had already formed, buying their tickets and heading for the main tent; two employees posted at both sides of the entrance happily took and tore each stub in half before letting anyone enter. Buddy paused, then dug into his back pocket for his wallet, opening it up; empty, save for a few bits of old lint, "Shit...". Out of everything in the fairgrounds, getting in there wasn't just one of the major things he wanted to do; he needed to get in. All thoughts turned to coming up with a plan B.

What he came up with wasn't something he was particularly proud of; a bit of walking around the perimeter and minding anybody who could be watching had led Buddy to slipping underneath a loose enough piece of the tent's tarp. Regardless, inside was inside and that was all that mattered. Other patrons were still busily moving about and filling the stands or chatting away loudly to one another while waiting to get their dose of thrills in just a few minutes. All of this gave the boy plenty of cover to sneak his way over to where he considered to be a good spot, crouched behind a few spare barrels and other equipment left between two stands. Not only would he have a good view of all three rings, but the action would be up close and personal.

It didn't take long for the audience to settle into their seats, nor for their chattering to quiet down into excited whispers once the lights began to dim. In its place, a drumroll from somewhere in the circus' band stirred to life. Spotlights from up above turned on one by one, lighting up a path across the stage and up to the large pair of black curtains at the far end.

The anticipation was left to grow for a few moments...

Suddenly the curtains were flung open with a crescendo of drums  and in marched the show's ringmaster, being immediately greeted by applause and cheers from all sides and all too happy to wave to them all in return. Buddy however just stared in astonishment. The gentleman's attire alone demanded attention, every bit from his polished boots to his decorated top hat shimmering in gold or a deep purple hue. That was to be expected, but the sheer size of him was not. The man was huge, a giant compared to any other adult. From the hushed comments and murmurs Buddy could hear around him remarking the same, he wasn’t the only one shocked. Here was somebody that could not be easily ignored.

A microphone was lowered down and hung right above a small circular platform placed in the middle ring. Stepping up, the ringmaster took hold of the device and began to speak in a loud confident voice that cut through any other sound, "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages! Welcome! I am your ringmaster, the Great Bertrum Piedmont!”

This time every bit of the crowd broke out into cheers in response.

Bertrum gave a delighted chuckle, "Before we get things started, I have one question for you all… are you prepared to be thrilled, to witness the wondrous and exciting?"

As he spoke, his free hand moved to his belt and unclipped the looped-up whip there; a flick of his wrist and the length of it flung out and rested on the dirt floor. A hasty strike of a small hidden flint and the entirety of it up to the very tip was coated in flames.

"Are you ready for these Colossal Wonders~!”

There was one swift motion and a loud CRACK! echoed throughout the tent; the burning light of the whip quickly began to spread from where it had struck, just on the edge of the ring until it had managed to surround the entirety of it. Surprisingly, it didn't stop there; through some unseen means, the fire was able to branch itself off in opposite directions and repeat its route with the sister rings as well.

Any apprehension the audience had about the flamboyant introduction were promptly diverted by the whole band striking up into their first score. It was jarring in its beginning, but melted into a dark, bouncy melody, perfectly suited for what followed. In that same moment, the curtains opened again as wide as they could go; a twisted parade came out of the darkness and began its course around the whole stage. Large beasts of all kinds walked alongside demons and tamers, other performers riding atop or in the carriages they pulled along behind, all of them waving at the once again ecstatic crowd.

Even if he had to duck down from a few getting a little too close, Buddy took it all in with the biggest grin on his face; colossal wonders was right, this was amazing! He watched one very ornate black and gold carriage roll by with only one passenger, from what he could tell a tall and thin woman dressed all in black, save for the angel wings she had on... or did he see bat wings? It came and went too fast to really tell; ---

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#3

A fully pixelated version of the Inkwell Room from Chapter 4. “Bendy and the Ink Machine” is owned by TheMeatly

21 notes - Posted August 19, 2022

#2

Fully pixelated versions of the Level S Elevator and Management Rooms from Chapter 4. >u<

Finally reaching the lower levels of the Studios; the further I go, the crazier things get, the more little details I notice, and the more dirt and ink I need to draw on the walls XD We’re starting off with small spaces here, so decided to pair these areas together for you all, along with another lil’ Meatly doll tossed in. (Collect him, add him with the others in your inventory✨)

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57 notes - Posted July 29, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

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Top 5 MVs that make you want to visit Vietnam

Top 5 MVs that make you want to visit Vietnam

Music is fascinating. We all have experiences of being emotionally moved after listening to music that we have strong personal memories of or to seeing an image that captures particular places. Every song can take you on a journey and when you add charming travel imagery to it, it’s enough to make you want to book a flight and pack your bags.

Here are top 5 music videos that inspire you to get out and explore a beautiful Vietnam and their links will be listed at the end of the blog.

1. Vũ Cát Tường – Dream (Mơ)

Location: Dalat – Lam Dong Province

In this song, it depicts the couple’s love and the story of young people who are confused between many paths of their lives.

The MV was filmed in Da Lat with dreamy frames, impressing with the image of the brilliant sunflower hill that stretches as far as the eyes can see. “Dream” is carefully elaborated on the image from shooting angle to the post-processing stage that many viewers commented that “Dream” is like a movie. You can spot numerous stunning frames like the campfire scene, chatting on the roof under the starry sky, waterfall jumping, playing on a sunflower field, etc.

With the slow-motion shots of the pine forest and epic scenery from the sunflower hill, this MV by Vũ Cát Tường no doubt leaves you wanderlust and have you book a flight to Dalat immediately.

Some attractions spotted in the MV:

Lang Biang Forest Trail

Pongour Waterfall

Mộng Mơ (Dreamy) flower hill

About Vu Cat Tuong: A runner up in Vietnam The Voice Season 2, she was in Top 30 under 30 2018 by Forbes Vietnam. A talented composer, singer, Cat Tuong could be described as a rising star in the music industry in Vietnam.

2. Bích Phương – Nếu Thương Nhau Thì Đừng Làm Trái Tim Em Đau (Please don’t break my heart if you love me)

Location: Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang Province

This is the first song of “VIỆT NAM VIỆT NAM’ Project, a series of 3 MVs brings national music, bold Vietnamese culture and harmonious mixes to catch up with world music movements.

The MV tells a romantic love story of a modern girl with a guy from the Dao ethnic group. Throughout their story, viewers gently admire the culture and exotic landscape of Northwest Vietnam. From the beautiful waterfall, the epic view of the highland to customs of the Dao ethnic group, it gives you a real taste of what you can expect when visiting there.

The MV was shot in Bản Gioc Waterfall, one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. Located in the northeastern province of Cao Bang, the fall is 30 metre high and 300 metre wide, making it the widest (but not the highest) waterfall in Vietnam. Although it may not convince you to jump off the edge of the waterfall, it will certainly make you cross the globe to observe its natural beauty.

About Bich Phuong: With a beautiful voice, Bich Phuong owns many hit records that speak the insight of the youth in Vietnam. Are you getting a lot of annoying questions during the Tet holiday about your marital status? Then let’s listen to her song “When will you get married?” to be sympathized.

3. Hoàng Thùy Linh – Bánh Trôi Nước ( Glutinous Rice Cake)

Location: Ninh Bình and Long An

Hoang Thuy Linh’s MV once again amazed us with the fanciful look of Ninh Binh – the “Halong Bay on land” because of the same view of dotted mountains as Halong bay with sheer limestones rising up from the river. Below are highlighted must-see attractions in Ninh Binh that appeared in the video.

Situated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, the Trang An Landscape Complex contains striking mountains, majestic limestone caves and wild streams flowing through the caves, making this place become one of the most attractive karsts in the world.

Mua cave is a small cave in Mua ecoresort, where you can reach to the mountain’s peak for a great panorama of Ninh Binh mountainscapes. It is good to link your visit to Trang An or Tam Coc with a trek to Mua cave if you like trekking & having awesome photos.

Located in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Bai Dinh Pagoda is 15 km from Ninh Binh city, located in the west of Hoa Lu ancient capital. It is considered the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam and has become a popular site for Buddhist pilgrimages from across the country.

Besides some majestic scenery in Ninh Binh, appeared in the MV is Tan Lap floating village in Long An, southside Vietnam. It’s being nominated as one of the top 10 most popular ecotourism areas in Vietnam. Exploring this floating village and you will be amazed by the exotic nature of the Southern Vietnam River.

About Hoang Thuy Linh: Hoang Thuy Linh is a talented MC, actress and singer. Her latest album, Hoang, a combination of culture material and folk music, has won the Album of the year Dedication Music Awards in Vietnam.

4. Bích Phương – Gửi Anh Xa Nhớ ( To my love)

Location: Hoi An ancient town

Gửi Anh Xa Nhớ, another song by Bich Phuong, tells us a love story between two childhood friends. Comfortably known as one of the most travel-inspiring music videos, the MV’s plot evolves since the moment the couple started having feelings for each other and when they finally reunited years later in the background of the poetic Hoian ancient town.

Located in the coastal plain of Quang Nam province, the only way to get to Hoi An is by road. You can hire a taxi/shuttle bus from the neighbouring city of Da Nang, which does have an airport with daily flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other large Vietnamese cities.

Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was one of the most crowded trading ports in Southeast Asia from the 15th to the 18th century. Nowadays, this city is well-preserved with merchant houses, temples, and ancient buildings that remind us of its glory days. The ancient, nostalgic and romantic beauty of Hoi An makes it become one of the most popular destinations for not only domestic travellers but also foreigners.

5. Mr. T ft Hoàng Minzy – Ăn gì đây (What To Eat)

Location: The Old Quarter, Hanoi city

Filmed in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, “Ăn gì đây” gives the viewers a brand new, youthful look at Hanoi Cuisine and the sidewalk culture in the capital.

Regarded as the most iconic place of Hanoi, the crew then thought out of the box by bringing some western culture superheroes like Spiderman feature in must-visited sites, thereby blowing a wind of changes to this music video. Through the appearances of the popular character, “Ăn gì đây” wants to tell us that no matter who you are and where you from, you are gonna deeply fall in love with Vietnam as well as its street foods.

Right from the very beginning of this project, Mr. T, the composer, wanted the video to contain as much Vietnamese material as possible. Hence he chose to use two hues of red and yellow, the national flag colour of Vietnam as the main tone for the MV. Besides, the crew also included iconic images of Vietnam, such as conical hats, street vendors as well as familiar stuff in the MV to spread these ambassadors to international visitors.

The Old Quarter is filled with specialty restaurants and popular stalls that have been around for years. Spotted in the MV are some of Hanoi signature dishes like Bún Đậu (noodles with deep-fried tofu and shrimp paste), Bánh Giò (pyramidal rice dumpling), Bún riêu (river crab noodles), etc.

About Mr. T & Hoa Minzy: Mr. T is a well-known rapper in Vietnam. With diverse experience as a reporter, MC, actor, he finally made a career in rap music. Hoa Minzy is a singer/actress that is famous for her inspirational and energetic voice. She has won first place in the national TV competition “Star Academy Vietnam” in the first season.

Link to music videos featured in this article:

Vũ Cát Tường – Dream (Mơ): Link

Bích Phương – Nếu Thương Nhau Thì Đừng Làm Trái Tim Em Đau (Please don’t break my heart if you love me): Link

Hoàng Thùy Linh – Bánh Trôi Nước ( Glutinous Rice Cake): Link

Bích Phương – Gửi Anh Xa Nhớ ( To my love): Link

Mr. T ft Hoàng Minzy – Ăn gì đây (What To Eat): Link

Feeling a little bit of wanderlust? Visit Evivatour Vietnam to start planning your adventure later.

Research, Script & Voice over: Vuong Gia Linh Video Editor & Blog Writer: Nguyen Nhu Nghia Idea & team management: Cao Trang

Source: https://blog.evivatour.com/top-5-mvs-that-make-you-want-to-visit-vietnam/