He is always nice, calm, charming, and well-spoken, making sure that people enjoy his company. But he can switch and become absolutely agresiv and just an absolute creature if needed.
About them
Friend who is called Dux or the guide, often is seen beside Spamton. This creature is sly and absolutely loyal to tenna, a charming cat who will guide people into the magical halls of the store.
The "friend" (caller) in this story is a creature made by tenna. It has a cheshire cat behavior and look and also acts as a lure.
[To see Dusted's previous reviews of the albums in this reissue series, see here.]
By 2001, Susumu Yokota had proved that eclecticism would do nothing to dilute the quality of his prolific recorded output. 2001’s Grinning Cat was a more experimental outing than his 1999 release Sakura, and throughout this time Yokota was also working on dance/house recordings. Grinning Cat thwarted any expectations of a release following up one of those trends, carving out still another niche for Yokota to occupy. Still, it couldn’t have been made without a great deal of knowledge of how to create both ambient and danceable electronica.
On “King Dragonfly,” ritualistic chanting and hand claps are looped alongside trap beats and oscillating synths. “Cherry Blossom” employs loops as well, with an inexorable piano riff and oscillating chimes offset by a crisp ostinato. “Sleepy Eye” juxtaposes distressed piano samples into a minimalist patchwork. “Balloon Cage” does similarly, but with tinny brass snippets. Partway through, thrumming drums and a pulsating piano complicate the texture.
“Lost Child” concludes the record, with spoken word and pensive keyboards presented in spatial panning to underscore the piece’s wayward concept. In a neat swerve, a new riff in a different meter, lilting instead of pressing, creates push and pull between the various layers. Grinning Cat is one of Yokota’s more adventurous outings, and its panoply of sonic materials underscores the breadth of his musical pursuits.
i am struggling to find time to draw any of the comics i am working on, but here is that thing i spent a few years making and then remaking.
it's an invitation only roleplaying site. i am still developing it. right now it's just me and @lixiebuilds who has been very kind to beta test it with me.
its chock full of things for communicating with friends. i have added some badges, and hope to make more upon recommendations of members.
forums. just general stuff right now but members can add whatever.
chat rooms. right now there's the Black Cat Inn, for merriment and camaraderie, and the Twilight Forest for danger and sneaking.
reach out to me or Lixie if you would like an invitation.
A homebrew creature I designed and used in a one-shot last weekend! This nasty boy surprised my players as it stalked them through a lumber yard after a meteor had crash landed during a meteor shower. Feel free to use the token in your own games. Just please if you're sharing it around link back to me! <3
