It struck me recently that my hobby output has been in stark decline; this is partly due to an increase in workload, at work, with all the accompanying physical and mental tiredness that brings, but also because, I think, of a lack of focus. Fortunately, on-line accomplices (Martin Smith, Mark Cordone and Geoff Barker) have kindly propped up my blog output by taking part in my Collaborative Campaign, set in the imaginary world of Autrearth. Their reports actually helped to increase the number of postings from the P&P blog to dizzy new heights in 2025, and are keeping me royally entertained! I'm hoping that the increased daylight hours, from the longer evenings that we are now enjoying, will also help.
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| Some Jonathan Freitag style Stats! |
(The point of this ramble is slowly being reached). Musing upon the fate of my gaming efforts (or lack there of) an image of a ruined city, constructed of Toy Bricks (blocks) came to mind, hence the title of this piece (*paraphrased from the song by Siouxsie and the Banshees). Now I have no artistic ability, so wishing to bring my thought to life I turned to AI for help. For a first attempt, the free AI service DeeVid AI, did a pretty good job. I don't intend to use AI a great deal for illustrations - the environmental impact of data centres is a worry - however, for occasional pieces, it certainly makes up for my lack of talent. If only it could paint figures....
"They say a city in the desert lies, the vanity of an ancient king, but the city lies in broken pieces, where the wind howls and the vultures sing.." (from Mad about You by Sting).
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