SonicXtheXYoshi

Hey there. On most websites, I'm called SonicXtheXYoshi, but if I had the choice, I'd rename my few accounts Pablo's Joystiq.

I've only drawn a few pictures I can feel good about; my journals are my best friends. Mostly, I upload hedgehog-related writings, results from a project I've conducted (more on that later), and the occasional moderately drawn lineart and demotivational poster. I'm a slow worker, so there tend to be big gaps of time between uploads.

My works often come with insanely long descriptions: the result of a desire to explain exactly why I made something, and getting washed away in the joys of watching my fingers fly over a keyboard. I usually come to my senses and shorten them later on.

When it comes to my opinion on pretty much anything, I try to keep from pressuring listeners when speaking and to keep my mind open when spoken to. It's hard to do sometimes, but it's a practice I couldn't reject if I wanted to. The less harsh words and biases I use to deliver my thoughts, the less people I might insult without knowing.

Speaking of harsh words and biases, the critic industry, especially its gaming division, intruiges me. I've noticed that some game critics and reviewers like to abuse their position at the expense of their readers; it's hard to tell when they've stopped joking and want to be taken seriously as a result. I personally believe that critics could earn more respect and money if they don't say what they think about something, but rather just explain its aspects in the most neutral way they can, so their readers can decide if they like it or not for themselves. But why would the industry take ideas from someone my age?

For a year (June 2011 to June 2012), I tried to pinpoint euphoria- and headache- inducers in three (originally five) different Sonic games - not what made the games good and/or bad, but what made the massive and quite divided Sonic fanbase react to each game the way they have. I completed and reviewed Sonic Next-Gen at long last in July 2012. I'm a bit exhausted now, and I've decided that I will not analyze or review the last two games on my list, Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, thus bringing the Project to a close.

Current Residence: That lonely little cloud floating ominously close to your house
Favourite style of art: Literature
MP3 player of choice: Sansa Fuze
Shell of choice: Snail shells, I guess...
Personal Quotes:
"Every work has its fanbase. It might be small, and its members may never speak up in fear of ridicule...but they exist, they're human, and they should be respected."
"Please, say that again--just don't exaggerate as much this time."
"It's not always what you say that you should consider, but why you say it."