It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
A famous quote overused as a rationalization for poor behaviour. It’s like when people say I’m sorry. My response has often been “If you were really sorry, you wouldn’t have done it in the first place.” That doesn’t always apply, like if you accidentally knock someone over while engaged in conversation with someone else while walking through a busy promenade. In such an instance, you might be genuinely sorry. Continue reading
A lot of people talk the talk. There are some that think all my ego does is talk; at least until they meet me. That is usually when they hate me more because they see I actually walk the walk as well, and let me tell you, it’s not an easy walk.
Transforming your life is a full-time hobby, whether it’s physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, educational; doesn’t matter. It’s not something you will achieve overnight. It takes years to sculpt yourself from what you were into what you want to be. The good news is, with a little encouragement, qualified instruction, and consistency, you will see results within the first few weeks, so don’t be discouraged.
Case in point, Harlon Mathuin. Continue reading
Hard to believe the Roc Wieler Anthology YC 113 is almost complete, but I feel good about this upcoming release. It’s been a long journey creatively since my early days of composing the original Bio CD, but rest assured, I’m going back to my orchestral soundtrack roots.
This will be my fourth EVE Online inspired album. Can you believe it? If you haven’t heard of me, or any of my audio works, please visit the links below, where you will find free samples of the songs, as well as other related information. My albums are available through iTunes, on Amazon, and are carried by over 30 other digital distributors nowadays. Go me.
YC 113 has been a passion of my heart, and throughout all the frustrations, the learning curves to create the things I hear in my head, the delays when software/hardware decide not to work, I think that this album is the closest I’ve come to realizing my true vision for a story in as much as One Night of Roc was my live concert master work.
YC 113 is my love story to the universe of EVE Online, with anthems for each nation, including pirate factions, as well as song tributes to some key personalities within our universe that have affected and influenced me over the years.
It is my deep and sincere hope that you will do everything you can to help me promote this album, and as such, here is the official teaser trailer for your enjoyment, along with a fancy wallpaper:
Keep an eye out in the coming weeks as complete tracks of my music have been known to show up on http://www.grooveshark.com, and I heard it through the grapevine that Bio may be uploaded to GrooveShark in its entirety! Wouldn’t that be something.
As always, you have my sincerest thanks for all the support you’ve given to me in everything I do. We truly are a wonderful community.
I had only met her in passing at a corporation briefing. She was new to the corp, straight from Republic University, but versed in Planetary Interaction and industry. It was evident she lacked field experience, but she was aggressively trying to make a name for herself, that much was clear. She was taller than me, almost Mynxee’s height, but younger, firmer, and walked with a sway that was mesmerizing. Her dark braids were pulled back into a loose ponytail, drawing more attention to her slender face and neck. She was heavily tattooed in red ink, with piercings everywhere one could imagine on her face. Of course, my mind led me to imagine where else she was pierced, and if she had experience in other areas of expertise, but those would be pursuits for another time. She did carry herself like a woman that liked to play it rough in the bedroom; the bad girl through and through. Continue reading
I’ve read many religious tomes; Amarr, Brutor, Jovian, even an occasional Terran manuscript or two, which are hard to come by. They all seem to have the same general ideas on morality: live right, do right, reap your eternal reward, etc, etc, which is where I guess the appeal comes from for most. Being immortal already, it loses its lustre quickly: live right, live wrong, do right, do wrong, what does it really matter? When will I face the deity/deities of your choosing for my rewards/punishments? Yes, I acknowledge there is the chance of the True Death, and it does occur, but seldomly.
Chances are I will outlive your religion. Continue reading
It had been a while since I had participated in such a gathering, and from the looks on the faces of the Tribal Liberation Force pilots of the Huang Yinglong corporation, it was obvious they weren’t expecting to see a Matar Colonel in full military dress casually stroll into their hangar bay. Retired or not, I had still had some pull, and had managed to arrange this little surprise without much difficulty. Continue reading
Just a quick post.
Sure, I’m badass. Sure, I’m a grizzled, retired, veteran war hero. Sure, the ladies love me, and the men want to be me.
But I have a soft side every now and again. Besides, research shows that sometimes cute is good for marketing.
So, here’s a new wallpaper that came together late last night. Basically, I’m thinking of using this little spot guy as a new TShirt logo to promote myself. Continue reading
I already know this is wasted breath, but I thought I’d share anyway. It’s a rant about internet anonymity, ePeens, etc, etc.
As luck would have it, the Mean Streak Contest has been mentioned on the Facebook EVE Online page. A few players are excited about the contest, which is good. The majority of players, however, are talking about how a Dramiel and a measly 100 million isk is not even worth undocking for.
To them I say “Then don’t.” Continue reading
PREVIOUSLY – THE LONG ROAD HOME II
0548 HOURS
“Flint I need you here now! Front line! Bull is down!” I turn to look at Bull, whom I just dragged to cover behind some shipping crates. I can only hope they aren’t full of explosives. Those Caretaker drones aren’t messing around. I didn’t even know those things had made it to production. I remember seeing a prototype once, during a military contract; they were vicious. In the space of a few seconds, they had torn through an entire regiment of infantry elite. They were only tagged, of course; no live ammo, but damn if it hadn’t been one of the most terrifying things I had seen on the ground. But it had flaws, which is why it never made it into the field. I wish I could remember one of those flaws now. I’m getting old. Hopefully I’ll get older.
“Tore … right through … my …” Bull says while gurgling up blood. Continue reading
There are the few, the proud, the noble hearted within the galaxy. Those that choose the high road, the path less taken; those with a moral obligation to do what is right.
You aren’t one of them; at least not this week …
Starting now, until 12 AM EST Monday July 25th, your existence is all about finding and killing as many faction ships as you can. I’m not talking factional warfare; I’m talking faction ships.
Find them, kill them, post your killmail link in the comments below: win. Continue reading
ROC'S RAMBLINGS 
