𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
What's up class? I wanted to give you a quick update on why I haven't posted in the last month. Still working through these audio problems. It's not my microphone. It turns out it's just my computer being old. It'll only let me record about a minute before it crashes the software. It has to do with the ASIO drivers and something called the master clock. I'm going to start saving up for a new computer but it may be a few more months before I can pull that trigger. But as long as you guys are okay with it sounding like I'm recording my narration piece by piece then I can continue to crank out awesome videos.
I also FINALLY got a cat. What a long, strange journey it's been. LA shelters are very strict about who they let adopt cats. On the one hand, that's a good thing because we don't want any repeats of the Netflix movie "Don't F**k with Cats" (trigger warning), but it also makes it a very difficult process for normal adopters as well. Anyway, she's a cutie. I thought about calling her "Catmeat" 😹 but then I'd have to explain that to vet, lol. So I'll come up with something else in due time. And I'll post pictures (even video) once she becomes less shy.
Speaking of video, I have a good one for you guys which will be posted next Saturday. Stay tuned. Thanks to all the Patreons and Channel Members who haven't bailed. I really appreciate your support during these challenging times. I hope to get back to a regular posting schedule by June.
Cheers,
Paul
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𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
First off, I want to thank everyone who made a contribution to the class fundraiser. Not only did we smash the original goal, but all the stretch goals as well! Good thing too because I forgot about the taxes. Tax alone on the console and capture card came to $75. I also bought some insurance for the XBox X because I seem to be very unlucky in the technology department, as you'll read below. But anyway, huge shout-out to the contributors who helped make this happen. Your support humbles me. 🤗
So I ordered the gear as soon as the funds transferred from GoFundMe a few days later. The equipment arrived last Monday. On Tuesday, I finished up all my day job work for the month so I could dedicate September to Starfield. Then spent Wednesday trying to set everything up. As expected, nothing is as simple as plug-and-play these days. The console and capture card were not 'talking to each other' and I spent the rest of the day trying to figure out why. 😞
I also tried to change my gamer tag on new the XBox X and learned that someone had already taken SkooledZone, lol. It's strange, though, because I logged in with the same Microsoft account as my XBox One where I d̲o̲ have SkooledZone as my gamer tag. Assuming I had to pick a new gamer tag other than the one it randomly assigns, I also learned that you have to pay $10 if you want to change it. Way to make some extra scratch Microsoft. I went ahead and forked over the ten bucks. It charged my card but didn't change my gamer tag. I also signed up with the Gamer Pass for a month to make sure I could access everything, but it didn't register. So I did it again and it ended up charging my card twice. 🙄
The gamer pass and my gamer tag were the least of my worries though. I was getting some errors when I tried to download Starfield. I had pre-ordered Starfield and the Premium Upgrade because I wanted early-release access. However, I was getting an error that kept badging as "Pre-Ordered" and wouldn't let me download it. I did some research and found this is a known issue they're resolving. So much for early access. I decided to come back to that and worry about making sure the gear was properly syncing with each other.
It took me a few days but I finally got it all working as it should. I wish tech companies would expand on the troubleshooting section of the instruction manual. I mean if detergent companies can put "Do Not Eat" on their laundry pod boxes, then why can't.... 😅
I called Microsoft to try and figure out why I couldn't download Starfield. I got a recording saying the wait times were over two hours and if I left my number, a representative could call me back. So I did that. I went about other business and waited for their callback. No call came. I tried again and waited another two hours. The call came in that time but no one could be heard on the other end. Then the call dropped. 😑
Anyway, long story short, I'm steeped in technical issues. Trust me guys, you know I'm a smart fella. I just have the worst luck with technology, lol. Murphy's Law, as they say. Or perhaps Mamma Murphy's Law. That's the law stating, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong if it has do with a Bethesda game." 😆
I really wanted to have a new Starfield video posted for today but I have my work cut out for me this weekend. I'm shooting for next Saturday. However, I'm not worried about riding the wave. I was a week late with Fallout 4 videos when that came first came out and my channel ended up becoming known for its Fallout 4 content. In fact, I didn't even start the build videos until almost two years after the game came out. And now I'm known as one of the top ten builders in the community (at least I hope so). 😏
Thanks for understanding. Keep the faith and wish me luck. And I can't wait to launch into new journeys with all of you very soon.
LPK,
Paul
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Time to vote on the Halloween Horror Building Contest Finalists. Highlight video: https://youtu.be/DqEPZ_ubPp0
Be sure to watch their full videos. Then return here to vote on your top pick. Whose entry should come in 1st place? You have one week to vote. Then I'll announce the order of the winners next Sunday (here and on my Twitter account).
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Contest Deadline Extension: Oct. 13th
Rules Video: https://youtu.be/iZsOj1oBdgw
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Just wanted to let you know that you have two extra days to get in those submissions for the Skooled Zone's Halloween Horror Building Contest. Some great submissions have already rolled in, but less than you probably think. If you were worried the competition would be too steep, don't sell yourself short. You have exactly a week from this posting. So jump on it if you're close. You might just win!
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Hey class. I'm working on something really cool for Home Plate. I'm looking for an artist or architect who plays Fallout 4 and is interested in drafting a blueprint type floor plan for Home Plate. 🖋️ Nothing complicated, doesn't even have to be "blue" lol. Just the shape of the space with its native stairs and columns and a reasonably accurate measurement of the dimensions for each level. 📏 I'm willing to pay a small amount for this! So if you're interested and have the skills (or know an expert who might be interested), head over to my website contact page. 👨🎨 I was going to post an ad on Fiverr but it might be difficult to find someone familiar enough with Fallout 4. So I thought I'd check here first! 🤙 SkooledZone.com/contact
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I'm debating whether it's worth it to make a literary analysis video of The Last of Us 2. Pretty much of all my TLOU2 videos got less than a thousand views, while my Fallout 4 videos usually 10x that. So let me know down in the poll below whether you'd watch a final thoughts video on TLOU2 or just skip it to spend more time on FO4 videos.
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New #Fallout4 build video this weekend. Thanks for you patience. It's going to be a good one. Combines three long-time audience requests into one video! Stay tuned...
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Hey guys, I don't normally post things like this but I'm a little worried. I woke up feeling desiccated, so I stumbled to a kitchen cabinet. Eyes still half closed, I reached for a bottle and started drinking gulps of it without really looking at it. Turns out it was hydroxyl acid! I immediately read the label and it said it also contained dihydrogen monoxide. Oh boy. Other warnings said it can cause corrosion of metal and suffocation if inhaled. One of its primary uses is for fire suppression. I don't want to jump to conclusions but do you guys think I should rush to the hospital or ride it out?
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