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EKublai
Benjamin Smith @EKublai

Age 34, Male

Filmmaker

Wesleyan University '13

Chicago, IL

Joined on 12/13/03

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EKublai's News

Posted by EKublai - August 20th, 2014


There has been a lot of recruiting going on for Storyshift lately (PM Evil-dog if you think you got what it takes).


7 THINGS. You can vote on 7 stories and comics RIGHT NOW. I don't remember the last time there were so many updates to tackle. Actually, yes I do, it was when the app launched 6 months ago!
 

On Newgrounds or iTunes or Kindle or Android 

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We're going strong, people, and we're just going to keep growing. Be a part of something special!

My story is The Drunk Boys. Don't let the page count intimidate you, one real book page is like 5 Storyshift pages. The Drunk Boys is just entering its 2nd Act of a planned 3 or 4. Things just get crazier with each update.


Posted by EKublai - August 18th, 2014


Click the image fo' da jump!

In Chapter 8, you guys decided that Chandler needed to quit drinking (B-b-b-b-but how can he be a drunk boy if he isn't drunk? haha. shut up.) But that doesn't mean life is going to get any easier. He hasn't heard from his wife in a week, and he still has that kidnapped baby he... kidnapped. In fact... Ohhhh things are about to get even crazier. You have no idea. 

CHOOSE THE FATE OF HUMAN in CHAPTER 9: Two Babies Crying! 

ONLY ON STORYSHIFT!

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/634402/

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play, and flash websites. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics. 

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Whew! It's been a little white, hasn't it? Anyway, today's chapter begins ACT 2 (of 4) of this story. But now, I should be more regular and frequent with my updates. Thanks for reading!


Posted by EKublai - August 16th, 2014


Fire and Feathers has a new chapter! Continue the tale of Dragons, Griffons, Chimeras, and the quest to become the ONE!

Download Storyshift for Iphone or Droid or Kindle or Just read from Newgrounds!

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/634402

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Posted by EKublai - August 12th, 2014


Holy smokes! 24! 

And 12 of those years have been as a part of Newgrounds. I cannot understate the importance of Newgrounds in my life.

I've been a musician, an animator, a writer, and so many other things so far in my young life. Still a master of none, but I'm fine with that. All the more to learn. First and foremost, I'm a student of life.

Be proud of who you are and the things you've accomplished so far. All I have to do is take a look at my NG profile to know that I have passion, and that keeps my spirits up even when the rest of life seems to conspire to keep them down. Do not let anyone take your self-worth away from you. Work to fix your mistakes and be your genuine self. You will learn about everything this world has to offer that much faster.

 

Anyway, reflection time is over. In a few hours I won't be a birthday boy anymore and I can continue with this trek.

 


Posted by EKublai - August 10th, 2014


So something weird happened. Someone told me this happens regularly but I'm not sure. 

Basically, I uploaded The World is Saved as an .swf of a video. It was not a choice method. I should have just uploaded the video straight up and didn't.

At some point in April, that flash file was replaced by a video. So what's the practical difference. One has a preloader and a link to an HD version on youtube, one does not. Now you can stream it, which is awesome. I'm just surprised this happened without me doing it. Did this happen to anyone else. I can imagine Newgrounds doing this for The World is Saved because it was a very popular video and none of my other videos have been converted. I'm just curious. Anyway, here's an embed test since I've never done it before.

 


Posted by EKublai - August 7th, 2014


http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/576373

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Newgrounds on Twitter just reminded me to pop the champaigne in honor of this project that I was a part of.

3 years ago, The World is Saved came out. Since then, it has been viewed over 1 million times by gamers, and lovers of games and animation alike. 

Unlike the author box on the post suggests, I was NOT the only person who worked on this project, just the only newgrounder. In fact, a mysterious artist known only as Pandamusk deserves most of that recognition. 

All told there are five people whose names you should know.

Pandamusk, Ekublai, Sam Alegria, Michael Hruby, and Danny Weissner.

There.... Now go watch it, and watch it every time you save the world!


Posted by EKublai - July 23rd, 2014


Stellar Newgrounder KrisSalus has been making adorable, hand-crafted Dragon plushes for a full year now. In fact, you might even call it a 1-year anniversary! Congrats, Kris.

And cousin, biddness is a-boomin! If you haven't already, check out DragonsByKris

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Order a custom design for you or your friend or that girl you want to take to the ice cream social sockhop!

 

THE SOCKHOP!!!! Think about it!


Posted by EKublai - July 19th, 2014


Unfortunately, I've been too busy to prepare anything this year. Specifically, too busy working on the project below.

9 Hours to vote!

Click the image for the jump! or http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/634402

Last time on The Drunk Boys: Chandler Yoning, in an effort to take his mind off his wife cheating on him and leaving him for one of his (former) friends, has decided to raise a baby he found in a pile of trash (those of you who have read thus far know what an interesting story that is).

Saving this newborn girl, Wilbur, has been no easy task. She requires feeding, diapers, and a father WHO IS NOT CONSTANTLY DRUNK OFF HIS ASS!

This week, Chandler comes to a crossroads when it comes to the truth. Is he going to keep his secret, unraveling life a secret? 

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Posted by EKublai - July 15th, 2014


Click the image for the jump!

Last time on The Drunk Boys: Chandler Yoning, in an effort to take his mind off his wife cheating on him and leaving him for one of his (former) friends, has decided to raise a baby he found in a pile of trash (those of you who have read thus far know what an interesting story that is).

Saving this newborn girl, who Chandler has named Wilbur, has been no easy task. She requires feeding, diapers, and a father WHO IS NOT CONSTANTLY DRUNK OFF HIS ASS!

This week, Chandler comes to a crossroads when it comes to the truth. Is he going to keep his secret, unraveling life a secret? 

YOU CHOOSE!

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Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I'm currently in school for screenwriting, so for the next few weeks it might be a bit slow getting chapters out. HOWEVER, I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves with this story (I love app analytics). There is currently no in-app feedback system (THOUGH THERE WILL BE SOON!!!), so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics. 


Posted by EKublai - June 23rd, 2014


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Are you a father? Do you want to be a father someday? Are you not a father, have a desire to be a father, and just so happened to have found a newborn abandoned under a bridge.

What do you do?

YOU DECIDE!

You take care of the baby, of course.

So goes this chapter of The Drunk Boys: His Girl Wilbur.  Choose the fate of poor Wilbur.

Thank you to all who have been reading so far!

Next week will be the end of ACT 1 of this story. (The Goal is 27 chapters by the way)