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And Merry Post-Christmas everyone! I hope you’re doing well. Me, I’ve got over a week off and am enjoying it – which means plenty of time to do projects. And by that I probably mean play videogames, but still.
So let’s catch up!
Way With Worlds Book 2 – I have finished my latest edits and am getting feedback in from pre-readers. Very positive on this one. Still looking to be end of March. I will need reviewers too . . .
Way With Worlds Followup – I’ve been bouncing this idea around here and there, but there are followup minibooks to Way With Worlds. Those are in the works. Those probably drop in April, over time. There’s more in my newsletters.
The Next Generator – Taking a break from Food, the next generator is a Magical Girl Team generator! The current alpha version produces teams like “Beguiling Rose Angels,” “Rune Ladies” and “Seraphim Of Energy” which seems to be on track!
Thats about it for me – enjoying the time off and relaxing. Of course that means writing . . .
– Steve
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Yes, it’s done! The Pizza Generator is complete and ready for your culinary randomization!
This one was another generator where I went in for really deep analysis, and I think it paid off. Pizzas are a complex business, and I found specific “pizza patterns” that guided the generator’s design. There were also more than I expected, which got a bit complicated.
With this I need a bit of a break from food generators. They’re fun, but surprisingly complex, and I think because I love to cook I tend to get into them really deep. I’m not done yet – I at least want to do a candy bar generator – but I’m gonna need a rest.
As for other generators, well I’ve got plans . . .
– Steve
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It’s there, the Pizza Generator is in Beta!
I’d say it’s mostly done – at most I need to add some new ingredients, tweak the probabilities, maybe some formatting. So let me know what you think and go forth and pizza!
Here’s some samples:
- A pizza with Artichoke Hearts, Bannana, Romaine Lettuce, Capers, and Parsley, topped with Tandoori Sauce.
- A pizza with Capers, Zucchini, Roasted Fennel, Shredded Carrots, Bacon, Carnitas, Tuna, Salami, and Short Rib Meat, topped with Goat Cheese.
- A pizza with Chipotle Pepper, Pulled Pork, Sausage, Hot Dogs, and Jalapenos.
- A pizza with Meatballs, Salami, Prosiccuto, Steak, Chicken, and Basil.
- A pizza with Pinto Beans and Red Pepper, topped with Ricotta and Tomato Sauce.
- A pizza with Red Pepper and topped with Cheddar.
- A pizza with Romaine Lettuce, Almonds, and Kimchi, with White Sauce.
- A pizza with Tuna, Carnitas, and Meatballs, topped with Goat Cheese and Fontina.
- A pizza with Yellow Onion, White Onion, Capers, Romaine Lettuce, Pulled Pork, Buffalo Meat, Canadian Bacon, and Italian Spices.
- A pizza with Zucchini, Sauerkraut, Black Beans, and Roasted Fennel, topped with Havarti.
- A pizza with Bean Sprouts, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Roasted Fennel, Hot Dogs, Clams, and Herbs De Province.
- A pizza with Buffalo Meat, Pepperoni, Tuna, Meatballs, and Parsley, topped with Mascarpone.
- A pizza with Carnitas.
- A pizza with Jalapenos, Bannana, Garbanzo Beans, Bacon, Chicken, Prosiccuto, Egg, and Cilantro.
- A pizza with Olives, Shredded Carrots, Butternut Squash, Chipotle Pepper, Roasted Fennel, Jalapenos, and Bannana Peppers.
- A pizza with Pickled Ginger, Yellow Onion, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Burdok Root, and Basil, topped with Paneer Sauce.
- A pizza with Pine Nuts, Pickled Garlic, Red Onion, Pulled Pork, Linguica, Buffalo Meat, and Tuna, topped with Goat Cheese.
- A pizza with Pinto Beans and Pineapple, topped with Fontina and Tandoori Sauce.
- A pizza with Salami, topped with Goat Cheese, Cream Cheese, and Mustard.
- A pizza with Steak, Butter Chicken, Canadian Bacon, and Ham, topped with Parmesian and Barbeque Sauce.
– Steve
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The pizza generator is very close to done. I’ve got to expand the formulas for meat/veggie combos and maybe tweak the probabilities, then it’s good to go! Check these out!
- A pizza with Apple, Pinto Beans, Zucchini, Pineapple, Natto, Garlic, and Roasted Fennel, topped with Fontina and Bulgogi Sauce.
- A pizza with Apple, White Onion, Salami, Short Rib Meat, Hot Dogs, and Bacon.
- A pizza with Artichoke Hearts, Broccoli, Cilantro, and Parsley, topped with Gouda and Pesto Sauce.
- A pizza with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Burdok Root, White Onion, Fennel, and Roasted Fennel, topped with Tomato Sauce.
- A pizza with Cauliflower, Jalapenos, and Herbs De Province.
- A pizza with Green Pepper, Cauliflower, Banana, Egg, Prosiccuto, Pulled Pork, Tuna, and Butter Chicken.
- A pizza with Ground Beef, Egg, Ham, and Banana Peppers, topped with Parmesian.
- A pizza with Pickled Ginger, Yellow Onion, Cashews, and Parsley.
- A pizza with Red Onion, Scallions, Zucchini, Pickled Ginger, Argula, and Red Chillies.
- A pizza with Romaine Lettuce, Kimchi, Red Pepper, Fennel, and Garlic.
- A pizza with Argula, Eggplant, Yellow Onion, Cashews, Roasted Fennel, and Cilantro, topped with Swiss Cheese and Tandoori Sauce.
- A pizza with Canadian Bacon, Linguica, Prosiccuto, and Bannana Peppers.
- A pizza with Carmelized Onions, Black Olives, Sauerkraut, Chipotle Pepper, and Herbs De Province, topped with Barbeque Sauce.
- A pizza with Clams, Pulled Pork, Salami, Herbs De Province, and Red Chillies.
- A pizza with Jalapenos, Burdok Root, Pickles, Potatoes, and Green Pepper, topped with Colby and Fontina.
- A pizza with Kidney Beans, Pine Nuts, Pinto Beans, Butter Chicken, Hot Dogs, and Tuna.
- A pizza with Mushrooms and Bacon.
- A pizza with Roasted Fennel, Bell Pepper, Olives, Black Beans, and Basil, topped with Colby.
- A pizza with Salami, Tuna, Garlic, and Italian Spices, topped with Cheese Sauce.
- A pizza with Zucchini, Caramelized Onions, Shredded Carrots, Pickled Jalapenos, Mango, and Cilantro, topped with Ricotta and Cheddar.
The updated version has options for any, meats only, veggies only, and of course mixes. It’s led to some insane stuff – but also some delicious ideas.
– Steve
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So I’m back to work on the pizza generator, using all that data I collected before things got nutty. This one is coming along well, but the data structures are surprisingly complex, so it’s going to take a week or two more to finish depending on my schedule. However the results . . . well they speak for themselves!
- A pizza with broccoli, black olives, zucchini, mango, pickled ginger, egg, clams, bacon, and linguica.
- A pizza with butter chicken, linguica, salami, and ground beef, topped with fontina.
- A pizza with chicken, bacon, and roasted fennel, topped with paneer.
- A pizza with garbanzo beans, red pepper, kimchi, pickled garlic, apple, and egg.
- A pizza with ground beef and jalapenos, topped with asiago and havarti.
- A pizza with ham and butter chicken, topped with paneer.
- A pizza with hot dogs and cilantro.
- A pizza with mango, roasted fennel, canadian bacon, prosiccuto, ham, linguica, and pepperoni.
- A pizza with pickled ginger, kimchi, shrimp, pulled pork, butter chicken, and steak.
- A pizza with roasted fennel, steak, clams, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs.
- A pizza with salami, butter chicken, meatballs, tuna, and short rib meat, topped with mozzarella and brown sauce.
- A pizza with salami, egg, pepperoni, and shrimp.
- A pizza with short rib meat, garlic, and parsley.
- A pizza with spinach, shredded carrots, apple, pickled ginger, and argula.
- A pizza with yellow onion, argula, canadian bacon, clams, tuna, and sausage.
It’s a bit meat-centric right now (results in the end will split between vegetarian and meat results), but looking good and properly crazy-yet-possible.
So strap on, your culinary dreams will continue!
After this I may take a break from food generators – they’re surprisingly challenging. But I still want to do more, just maybe not one after another.
– Steve
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OK got plenty of updates, so what’s been up? I figure I’ll just put in everything here
Way With Worlds:
- The sample print copy of Book One worked pretty well – though there were some edits. I’ve got a second copy on the way now and if that works out . . . it’ll be good. So dropping in July looks quite likely!
- I did note the draft copies that I get are kinda lower quality than final prints. That has made cover formatting a tad harder.
- I’m hoping to do some blog promotions on the book – and to share my insights!
- Book Two is going to definitely be moved to November. The Sailor Moon book drops in September and the followup could be pretty busy. On top of that my editor is swamped so I’m giving her some breathing room.
- Yes, the followup plans are still in place. Stay tuned – though you may not see them until December 2016 or January 2017.
Skills Transfer Book:
- I’ve got a little minibook based on my previous column on skill portability. I’m rewriting and expanding the ideas to release a useful 99 cent guide. I mention it here as it may be relevant to Sanctumites.
Generators:
- Yep the theme is still food for 2016, though right now I’m juggling at least 3 generator possibilities. Stay tuned.
Whew, that’s a lot. How are you doing?
– Steve
And here it is, the Fusion Food Generator! It’s done, ready to go. OK done enough to release anyway! So enjoy such things as:
- Teriyaki Potato and Ginger Spinach Argula with Bearnaise sauce
- Sesame Pizza
- Couscous Beet on Chips
- Roe and Beet Leek on Biscuit
- Chili Quesadilla
- Barbecue Salsa and Sun-Dried Tomato Melon
- Spicy Sweet-and-sour Buffalo with Chili sauce
- Stuffed Olive Octopus with Sweet sauce
- Habanero Almond and Spinach Goat
- Saffron Egg and Artichoke Pumpkin on Pasta
As noted my focus on generators this year is probably going to be food (though I keep getting new ideas). I’ve got plans for at least 2 more food generators, which may mean it warrants its own section eventually . . .
Let me know what you think!
– Steven
My theme for the next few generators, barring interruption or more likely distraction, is going to be food. I love to cook, and it’s only natural I apply this to the generators. Plus it’s kind of interesting to study how we name and create foods. First up is the Fusion Food Generator, now in beta, which generates assorted items, leaning towards meals and snacks. Let’s take a look at some samples, shall we?
- Steak Dumpling
- Mango Cheese and Spinach Crab with Barbecue sauce
- Tempura Spicy Soy Burrito with Apple sauce
- Crab on Toast with Pesto sauce
- Boiled Burrito
- Squid Pilaf
- Toasted Curried Miso Bean and Kimchi Taco
- Buttered Honied Maple Mango and Kimchi Octopus on Fries
- Roasted Risotto
- Boiled Mint Cheese and Potato Squid
- Nacho Sausage
- Spiced Parmesan Risotto with Mustard sauce
- Lamb Lasagna with Honey sauce
- Pickled Banana Steak on Risotto
- Baked Sandwich
Lamb Lasagna with Honey sauce actually sounds pretty good (especially if you worked some mint leaves in there). So, what do you think?
So the Food Generator is getting close to a Beta release. How does this look?
- Spiced Eggplant Mushroom on Croquette
- Braised Buttered Ham
- Buttered Couscous
- Braised Raisin Burrito
- Honey Okra and Spicy Corn Tabbouleh
- Mint Pepperoni with Honey sauce
- Deviled Firey Peanut and Onion Squid
- Battered Poutine with Cream sauce
- Pickled Sausage Risotto
- Boiled Jerked Pepperoni Taco with Mustard sauce
- Cool Ranch Corn and Corn Shrimp with Orange sauce
- Breaded Spiced Eggplant
- Grilled Apple Dumpling
- Pesto Potato on Pilaf
- Buttered Braised Sesame Mushroom and Artichoke Egg on Risotto
- Mushroom on Noodles
- Honey Chickpea Eggplant
- Deviled Pepperoni
- Egg and Potato Mushroom on Risotto
- Raisin Quinoa
- Spinach and Bread Couscous on Toast
- Grilled Peanut Artichoke
- Baked Corn Toast
- Maple Corn and Mustard Eggplant Pork
- Raisin Garlic Eggplant
I’m pretty pleased with it. Some more setup and vocabulary is needed, but I’m pretty happy with it. It sounds real.
If not always appetizing.
- Steve
My next generator is a food generator – focused mostly on savory meals and snacks. Here’s some sample results:
- Candied Cheeseburger Taco
- Stuffed Chimichanga Loaf
- Fried Cheeseburger On-a-stick
- Pickled Parmesan Sausage Tempura
- Barbecue Bread
- Cajun Duck Omelette
- Baked Onion Egg Curry
- Barbecue Cheese Cabbage Soup
- Mango Onion
- Fried Squid Nuggets
Any of these sound good?
- Steve
