AW Ethereal Haven

* Aria Murasaka

AW Ethereal Haven

Hi everyone! This is the AncientWorlds version of my blog over at LJ. I've created separated journals to announce historical updates or notes, so this one will be for all OT or general matters

May 26 , 2008

FF XII Walkthrough - major updates

Posted at 10:45 EST

I finally found my way back to my PS2 (which I hadn't touched in AGES) and FF XII which I have been playing all over again for the best part of the last 6 weeks or so. Still my favorite game so far (but then there are few games that can grab my attention outside RPGs, and I don't even play MMORPGs either), and I'm actually enjoying it even more this time around

Anyway, it also means that I'm back at work on my website and the walkthrough proper is now up until Chapter 7.1 (out of 10), and I hope, as long as things IRL allow, that I'll be able to post on average one page per week until the end of chapter 8 (i.e. it should take about a month to get there). Not sure how long it will take me to play chapter 9 since this is the part where you wrap up all the sidequests and stuff. However, I'm considering rushing through the main storyline until the end of the game for the walkthrough then going back to take my time for the sidequests. We'll see

March 11 , 2008

Just for fun - How many countries can YOU name in 5 minutes?

Posted at 14:00 EST

September 9 , 2006

New walkthrough

Posted at 16:00 EST

Whew! At last, I made it *g* Since my FF X-2 is progressing well, I've decided to go ahead with the creation of my walkthrough for the latest installment in the series, FF XII. Since this whole FF dedicated space is probably going to become pretty huge, I've also got a new domain and a new host for all that stuff. Ok, so far it's only two pages for the FF XII walkthrough, but a couple more are already in the works:

The game has only been released in Japanese so far, but the NA release will be in late October and the European one in late February 2007, it seems. If you don't know what it is about, please check this trailer

June 18 , 2006

Website alive again

Posted at 10:15 EST

So far I've only reopened the entertainment section since I'm rewriting (and replaying the game in the process, in between two sessions with the Japanese FF XII, LOL) Fina Fantasy X-2's walkthrough

Since I've started getting involved at AW, I just couldn't find the time to update my website anymore. Somehow I found my way back there, after more than a year, only to find out how pitiful it looked, and how dated the coding was. Let's not even speak of the content.

Maybe I bought a domain too soon, when I still didn't know exactly what I was doing. I guess I could have stayed with a free host for a longer time, but I must say the pop ups and ads were driving me nuts back then.

Hopefully this relaunching will be successful. Besides, it's an occasion to learn plenty new skills that could be put to good use here at AW as well :-)

December 13 , 2004

Art Print series

Posted at 10:00 EST

The first part on Japanese Art Print origins and historical backgrounds is up at AW!

I've decided to translate a college course I've been at for the last few weeks on the History of Art Print and Book Illustration in China and Japan.

Unfortunately, I've missed the first 2 classes on China. However, I'll still published those notes as Articles here at AW, and maybe later at my own website once I open the Japanese History section....

November 19 , 2004

New layout -thanks to Cyhiraeth! Come and see!

Posted at 10:00 EST

Today is finally up a layout for the index page of my site I'm not ashamed of. But it's also the day of a realization:

When I first came across AW in late July this year, I'd never have thought it would have such a huge impact on my life. Not only did I learn many things -and still do!- but I also, and maybe more importanty, met people I consider today as friends.

Who else but a friend would spent so much time on something they're not getting anything in return, at least not moneywise (of course they have my eternal gratitude, and my friendship as well)? Who else would listen and care for every single remark I could make when they first came up with that concept for my page?

I don't know words that could express my gratitude; I can only hope life will provide me the occasion to prove it with acts.

November 15 , 2004

New domain

Posted at 12:00 EST

For people here who can read french: I'm publishing my summary for Renouvin's "Histoire des Relations Internationales", volume 1, here.

This is first addressed to my fellow International relations students, but of course, it's up for everybody to enjoy.

First chapter is on the end of the roman empire.

August 20 , 2004

Guest book

Posted at 04:30 EST

Ok, I hope this works: I've just installed a guest book at my website. This way you can leave your comments more easily. It doesn't have a link yet from the main page, but that should be done during the weekend.

August 18 , 2004

Busy, busy

Posted at 07:00 EST

Haven't you ever wished your days would be 72 hours long instead of 24? Well then, maybe you'll understand why I haven't posted my Predynastic page yet *g*.

Seriously though, I've been around here for about a month, and I can't count how many interesting, passionate and nice people I've met. Or how many great projects are underway: it really makes you wish for more time to enjoy this experience fully!

Still, it's time to go back to work, so to speak: Egypt, here I come!

August 3 , 2004

Some changes

Posted at 12:00 EST

Since I've reopened the Chinese History area of my website, I've decided to create separate journals for announcements, so that it becomes easier to find if you're looking for something specific. I'll keep AW Ethereal Heaven for all OT updates and rants *g*

Oh yeah, and livejournal's server is down at the moment: I hope they won't lose all our posts like last time....