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Me on YouNow

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:04:51 PDT

Eric showed me this new video thingy this week during the shaft pre show. We decided to use it during the show! SO give it a look at see wackiness in a semi behind the scenes look from brent's and then west's pod.

BRICKFORCE!

brent@deadworkers.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:26:33 PDT

So, with the DWP and The Shaft, we get some opportunities that we normally wouldn't, and one of those is beta keys. We have a TON of brick force keys to give away, and not sure how much time they will be needed. SO, here are a few keys you can use right now for brickforce. All that I ask is that you PLEASE, post when you take one, so that people can know that they shouldn't try it.. if this works well, I'll post more keys. Here is the first batch!

Also, sign up with this link if possible: http://www.brick-force.com/en/start/free-to-play?aff=dwp and you get a free golden helmet i believe.

5DYPX-QNCRQ-36FDF-2K2IU
PID4M-2RX39-NWBRH-CPLLQ
~~UQBIQ-EVY64-DHCK3-PZD2T~~
1ZSH1-YM6T6-1WH24-MQMKP
C6IL4-H4H9K-D2NAH-BX1U2
QNT63-3WAXG-TAFHG-SW5SQ
ZE6IW-WRAUF-XBE5L-RM6MP
~~BPW4J-THG25-6F6KB-SRPVD~~
~~ASYBM-PPS1A-CZ1UJ-6EK69~~
~~9SMF5-GL7IL-M4YX5-HE6UJ~~
~~VKSU6-3PRRM-3VXQC-4BLPQ~~
~~4GZ67-7W1BZ-KHCTN-GMKMH~~
~~SR1BI-68L98-ECLY8-I4HRX~~

300

brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:49:52 PDT

Stepped on the scale today, and saw those numbers. Some people might be very scared seeing that on the scale. I did a little mental dance. Yes... I've got a LONG way ahead of me. say.. at least another 100 lbs or so. But... In January, I was at 350. So... 50 lbs lighter was a HUGE goal for me. And that was all diet. I haven't started exercising yet. That's my next challenge.

And all throughout this process, I also quit smoking. So after over 20 years of smoking. I'm done. No desires to smoke ever again, thanks to Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to STOP Smoking", which I highly recommend.

So, here's to another 100 lbs... which I assume will take me longer than 6 months, but we'll see. Wish me luck!
-B

Goings on...

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:47:11 PDT

There's a ton of stuff going on right now. Working at Curse has me super busy every day and then after work, trying to get back into filming when I have time for the dead workers. Then of course on the weekends, there is the Shaft.

In between all of that, I am also using Instagra.am as a creative outlet, and I've been enjoying it quite a bit. I've always had fun editing images, but that has always been in photoshop, and I haven't really had the chance or reason to play around in PS lately. My wife introduced me to a ton of cool apps on the iPhone, and after seeing the incredible images she creates using nothing but an iPhone, it sparked me into trying my hand at it as well. (Take a look at her photos, she is "Gooniegirl" on IG) Incredible stuff. Truly. She has changed the way I view the world with her spark and passion for photography.

I've also been trying out quite a few new games and betas. Playing League of Legends some with friends at work, and trying the betas for the World of Warcraft expansion, as well as the Diablo III expansion. And then finding time to play and record let's plays for DWP in Minecraft.

It's a very busy time for me, and I'm finding that it's really taking too much of my personal life. I'm trying to spend less time gaming, and more time with the family and kids. Games come and go. In 10 years, there will be completely new games, and I'll have just as much fun playing those. Every day that goes by is one less I don't get to spend with my kids and family. How important that is, really didn't strike me until recently.

My son and I play some of the same games, but I won't him to understand what took me over 30 years to figure out as well. Games are fun, but they aren't a substitute for life. They should be played in conjunction with it, and not instead of it. Keep a mental flow chart going, and if there is an option to spend moments with a friend or family, take that fork. Don't get me wrong.. i've made tons of friends in games as well, and there are tons of benefits for gaming. I am in no way saying don't play games! I love games, and I will continue to game, and I think it's a great form of entertainment. There are tons of benefits for gaming. Seriously. I think my son is in Space class and doing great in school partly because of games. Same with my daughter. They are both SOOOO smart, and in part I blame games... The other part is a great pair of genes to start with ;)

Not really sure what I'm saying! Think I'll go play tennis with my kids instead of figure it out right now... See you all in a bit.

-B

Hello, World

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:22 PDT

It's me, Brent. Are you listening?

It's been a long time since I have posted on this site, and I'm going to try and get it more active, but I usually say that every few years and it lasts a few weeks or sometimes a month or two, and then, usually, due to lack of attention, I abandon it for something else easier, and more fulfilling to my fragile ego.

So, anyways.. Let's see what happens this time. If you'd like to ask a question of me, please do...

I'm starting to think that maybe I should just find a template that doesn't provide me the opportunity to actually post anything. Maybe a picture of my toe or something.... Well, whatever...

What's new? Well.. I added a box with my instagram photos on it.. feel free to follow me on instagram (Phoetix) or on Streamzoo (brentcopeland) and we can swap pics and what not.

Take care and I will talk to you all later... hopefully... maybe not.. we'll see...

-brent

A new chapter

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:46:35 PST

First I'd like to thank everyone for the happy birthday wishes yesterday on twitter and facebook and email. It was a great day. I actually turned in my 2 weeks notice at work as part of the birthday celebration. I'll miss all the folks I worked with out there, and hopefully will get to see them for reunion lunches and such, but that leads me to the title of this post.. the new chapter.

I have been invited, and accepted a position with Curse! I'm incredibly thrilled and humbled by the offer. The guys at Curse are a great group of folks, and I can't wait to be part of the team. They do some cutting edge stuff on the web, and I can't wait to contribute to their code, and learn from them as well.

I will still be working with the DWP on the weekends and evenings as time allows. We are actually now partnered with Curse to deliver our videos to the public, so that is more exciting news.

If you don't know who Curse is, then you should go and check out their offerings, because there is a good chance that you play a game that they make applications for. http://www.curse.com

Make Eric your puppet!

brent@deadworkers.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:29:58 PST

Here's a fun activity. Take the green screen footage from this and make eric do funny stuff!

Happy New Year

brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:56:10 PST

I hope everyone had a tremendous holiday season.. Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever you celebrate this time of year.. I hope it was tremendous. Also, we bring in a new year with new hopes and dreams and I hope this year is the best year of your life so far.

I'm going to be shooting more personal vlogs to try to get this page a bit more active and what not and let you know what's going on personally in my life. This first video is just outside of where I work, and was more of a test to see if I could do it on the fly off my phone, and I can, so here it is!

This Weekend is going to be OFF THE BLOCK!

brent@deadworkers.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:14:00 PST

This whole weekend, you need to follow what is going on over at http://www.minethon.com. They will be playing Minecraft all weekend long and hosting contests and auctions to hopefully raise 10,000 for child's play. We're going to be streaming on Saturday, 2 hours before the show in support of it, and then the show. I will also be doing some streaming on Sunday at some point. I forget what Time I told the guys.. but I think around 10 or 8 or 9.. or something. We'll see!

If you want to get involved, please let them no, or me and I'll forward you to them. Word.

TF2 News & Control Point

brent@deadworkers.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:20:50 PST

So you might have missed Control Point this weekend. I know we did. After some technical issues setting us back over an hour, we didn't have time to record the show, and with the Holidays, it looks like we may be taking a few weeks break to get ready for the new year.

Also, we are talking about taking TF2 to a seasonal show (and when I say we, I mean me.. I haven't really approached the other guys yet!), like you normally see tv shows do. The segments we get are fairly sporadic, some folks send them in every week, some are sent in once a month, and some are sent in once and never again! :) So we're trying to find a way to have the best show possible, and get all the goodies in each show. Maybe 2 shows? a news show and then a community segments show? Hmm... Still thinking about this.

Just in case we do, I wanted to share with you some special TF2 news! Here's the news release!

Team Fortress 2 Ships Holiday UpdateNew class packs, hats, items and maps
December 15, 2011 -- Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the second annual holiday-themed "Australian Christmas" update, featuring two retro-futuristic "Dr. Grordbort" class packs for the Engineer and Pyro, designed by Weta Workshop's Greg Broadmore.

In addition to the class packs, the update will also ship 14 new holiday-themed weapons, hats and cosmetic items by the TF community's item creators, using the Steam Workshop. "CP_Foundry," a new five-cap control point map designed by Valve's TF2 team, comes with 12 map-specific achievements.

As part of the holiday celebration, over 50 items in the Mann Co. in-game store will be on sale for up to 75% until January 2^nd, 2012. Additionally, the in-game item drop rate will be doubled for the first week of the event.

Team Fortress 2 is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter that PC Gamer called "the most fun you can have online." With a growing community of players and item-creators, TF2 is more popular now than ever. For more information visit http://www.teamfortress.com/australianchristmas2011. For more information on Dr. Grordborts visithttp://www.drgrordborts.com.

Merry Christmas!

brent@deadworkers.com — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:00:44 PST

Ahhh... the smell of wood burning in the air... ice cold nipples... and an urge to drink hot cocoa... no.. it's not Grandma's Birthday... It's DECEMBER! One of my favorite months of the year. I love the weather. I love the Cheer. I love making my kids happy by decorating and the smiles they have while ripping through the wrapping paper on the gifts that Santa has left behind.

We are working on a bunch of projects for Christmas and New Years at the DWP factory. Probably too many, and we're weeding through them for the best, so we can concentrate and make a few great things instead of 4 billion so so things. Keep an eye on twitter (@brentcopeland) and of course listen to the show (The Shaft) and watch our videos (DWP on Youtube) and of course there is our (Tumblr) site you can view.

But for tonight, we give you the first part in a new series. An Adventure Map created by Ron Smalec, Grinchmas. Enjoy.

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brent@deadworkers.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:26:00 PST

Wes talks about dwarf fortress

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Brentopia

brent@deadworkers.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:24:17 PST

I'm going to be streaming out a bit each week on building my new world. I'm testing out Justin.tv, but here's the first episode:

Watch live video from Dead Workers Party on Justin.tv

The Old Republic!

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:56:43 PST

So if I haven't mentioned yet, we are going to be playing Star Wars, The Old Republic and doing a podcast about it. If you are thinking of playing, go and join our guild now, so you will be on the same server. If you already have a guild, let me know who it is and i'll add you as an ally or enemy depending on which side you are on. We are going to be playing on a pve server and going Republic to begin with. We will probably have a sith guild as well so we can talk about both sides during the podcast. Anyways, go and sign up now! http://www.swtor.com/guilds/285131/dead-workers-party

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brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:01:49 PST

On the way to the airport we discuss using the mod that you can emulate other players on SMP, including notch.

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brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:14:53 PST

There has been a lot of hate towards Minecraft Chick lately, and it's hard to stomach. I've known Lydia for some time now. Mostly online, but I've worked with her during a music video shoot, during E3, and now Minecon.

She is the utmost professional, and brings excitement to every minute working with her. She is very intelligent and has incredible ideas. There is a reason Mojang hired her, and they were absolutely correct in doing so, because she IS incredible. And if you don't see it, then you are just going to be a lonely person. I've seen people say that it's their right not to like someone for whatever reason, and that's absolutely true. But if you don't like Minecraft Chick, then you just don't know her. And it's still your right not to, but have you ever heard the phrase, "if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all?"

Seriously.. has she beaten your puppy or something? She did an amazing Job at Minecon. Were there some issues? Of course there were. There are at ALL cons. I have yet been to a con and thought it went over a 100%. Especially some group's FIRST con! Seriously. This was their very FIRST convention, and I will never forget the incredible weekend I had. If that is the outcome, then I can't wait for the next one.

I feel truly blessed to be able to call Lydia a friend, and I had a hard time watching the comments on the We Built This Town video about her, and we made a call as a group to not give in to the trolls, but seeing this bs after Minecon is just too much.

Lydia. You are an amazing person, and we all stand behind you. Don't listen to the trolls, cause that's all they are doing is Trollolllolllin'

<3

Me and Bitburner by Esda Fable

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:08:53 PST

Check out this awesome picture that EsdaFable drew at Minecon!

The Shaft at Minecon 2011 by ~ESDA06 on deviantART

Day 2 Minecon

brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:03:35 PST

Just got done looking at the convention floor being set up and the panel rooms and I've got to say this con is going to rock! Mojang has done an incredible job and I can't wait to see it in full swing.

Bit burner is finally here as well. Eric and Wes are with him now getting his bags from the car. I'm up here at the room writing this and taking a shower. Then we head back down for some more fun.

Hope to see you here. Yes you!

On the plane

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:16:30 PST

Above tn on the way to Nashville seeing tons of tweets from folks that are already there or on the way. Can't wait to get there and see everyone. Eric and Wes are on different parts of the plane and I feel bad for the two folks that are sitting next to me. Nothing like a flight to get you wanting to loose some weight.

Anyways. We'll be in Vegas in around four hours god willing and we'll be looking for a taxi to Mandalay. Maybe they will have some sort of shuttle. See you soon!

Having fun with Eric

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:52:01 PST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgfD9Hf1ICc&sns=em

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brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:26:15 PST

[download m4a] RAGE!!!

Soo excited

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:04:09 PST

Hard to do anything at all right now... the anticipation of Minecon is killing me, and I can't wait to go. And I know people are probably getting absolutely sick of hearing me talk about Minecon. I'll be trying to get a few nuggets.. behind the scenes type of audio for the @brentcopeland feed, so stay tuned. I'm trying to work out a quick easy way to add the files while I'm out and about, and I think I've figured it out. Kinda.

We will see!

Anyways. Just a quick... I'm excited about Minecon update!

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brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:25:47 PST

[download m4a] So what games do you talk about when you are peeing with your friends?

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brent@deadworkers.com — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:30:20 PST

[download m4a] Sometimes Training sucks...

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brent@deadworkers.com — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:30:11 PST

[download m4a]Some late night ramblings.

My mom would be so proud

brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:45:58 PDT

Yes.. that's me in the middle flying in the air...

http://www.creepscomic.com/?p=92

and yes.. that IS poopblock propulsion.

One idea... gone... /sigh

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:35:18 PDT

Just another reminder.. if you get an idea.. go do it.. or someone else will. Especially if it's worth doing. And here it is. You might have remembered me talking about this on G+ a long time ago, but anyways... The iTar... pretty sure they'll get sued over the name.

CHILD’S PLAY LAUNCHES 2011 DONATION DRIVE

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:28:52 PDT

CHILD’S PLAY LAUNCHES 2011 DONATION DRIVE

SEATTLE – Nov. 2, 2011 – Child ’s Play Charity has officially begun its 2011 fundraising campaign, having already received more than $450,000. This year’s goal is to raise $2 million.

Since the charity’s establishment in 2003, it has distributed more than $9 million in donations from the videogame community to entertain hospitalized children across the globe.

The annual Child’s Play charity auction will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8th, 2011 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Tickets can be purchased at www.childsplaycharity.org. Passes will cost $145 per person and $5,000 for table sponsors.

“We are very excited to begin another year of Child’s Play and once again show the world that the video game community is altruistic as well as compassionate,” said Kristin Lindsay, Child's Play. “Since Child’s Play inception we have constantly been surprised by the generosity in both time and money of the community.”

Those wishing to contribute to Child’s Play can:

● Host a fundraising event http://childsplaycharity.org/events

● Buy or donate an item on the Child ’s Play eBay Giving Works page

● Give directly via PayPal

● Become a corporate sponsor, email Kristin Lindsay

● Mail a check to Child’s Play, 123 NW 36th Street Suite 210, Seattle, WA 98107

● Text the keyword GAMERS to 50555 to make a $5 donation

For more information visit http ://www .childsplaycharity .org /

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brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:35:08 PDT

[download m4a] And it was really good.. best ever...

A Poem for me?!

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:03:11 PDT

Well, that's awesome stuff!! here's a poem from Nosi about me!

http://nosi.efx3.com/2011/10/31/brent-copeland/

brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:24:51 PDT

Eric and I were interviewed by the HA HA Studio. Here's a video of it!

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brent@deadworkers.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:37:50 PDT

[download m4a] Chatting with hunter after the show

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brent@deadworkers.com — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:02:10 PDT

[download m4a] Time for some Krystals!

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brent@deadworkers.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:39:19 PDT

[download m4a] Getting ready for a bonescan! Word up!

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brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:13:39 PDT

[download m4a] Now wes is here and we're about to start recording!

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brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:57:04 PDT

[download m4a] Quick office update.. eric is here with me.

A night of gaming...

brent@deadworkers.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:34:57 PDT

Thanks Roboevan for Fable III! got it installed and played a bit last night. So far, the story has been good, the graphics and gameplay have been good as well. And the dog looks like my dog, Odie. Which is cool. i'd really like to play some of the coop if anyone out there wants to try that at all, just holler and lets get it hooked up. Also, right now is the Hallow's End event in WoW, so I've been doing that as well. Trying to get me the headless horseman's mount. 3 years of this, and still no mount. It's time!!! It's truly time! Then top that off with some TF2 fun on the 4L server and some Minecraft on my personal server, and it was a gaming extravaganza for me last night. Ok.. i'm hungry now. It's lunchtime. Then time to order some "The Shaft" stickers. Hope they turn out as good as they look, and hope we get t hem in time for minecon!

A website?!

brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:38:01 PDT

What on earth am I thinking?! Isn't it like all 90's to have your own website? Shouldn't I just be trolling my twitter an fb links?! Well, don't worry, I am. I just had this url forever and started the new @brentcopeland podcast that had to be somewhere, so I thought... why not here. There may or may not be a reason to come here ever again... isn't that awesome.

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brent@deadworkers.com — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:37:49 PDT

[download m4a] This is the first show on a new podcast! Enjoy!