About Goblin
A corner goblin is something between Smeagol and Gollum: someone who enjoys being cozy, being safe, eating good food, and knowing good people, yet is also a bit more grimy and feral and easily startled than the typical hobbit.
The corner goblin is a 20-something, neurodivergent, demigender, queer person with zero social skills. This is not great for real life, but perfectly fine for website development!
I started this website when I was introduced to the concept of the small web, websites which were personalized rather than being giant corporations. I've done websites before, starting back in kindergarden because my dad is into computers, but never as an adult. I have very vague memories of the old web, as I didn't exactly get unlimited internet access as a kid, but what I do remember is nostalgic to me.
My hope for this website is to create a place filled with things that I like, both on the internet and off.
Favorite Movies
- Kiki's Delivery Service: this Studio Ghibli film is about a teenage witch who, according to tradition, must spend one year living on her own without the support of other witches. This film deals with depression, burnout, and the friends who stick by you regardless. 10/10.
- Captain Marvel: a movie in the MCU, Captain Marvel is about an amnesiac agent from an alien agency who discovers there may be more to her past than she has been told. If you have ever been deemed 'not good enough' by society, this movie is for you. 8/10.
Favorite Books
- Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree: An orc retires from adventuring to run a coffee shop. This is an 'entryway drug' to the cozy fantasy genre. I like it because of the warm setting, loveable characters, and easy pace. 9/10.
- Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker: A witch and her childhood friend must work together to get a handle on her friend's werewolf powers and solve a local mystery. This YA graphic novel is perfect for fall, with excellent art and a gentle romantic plot. Contains excellent disabled, fat, queer, and Asian representation. 9/10.
- Lord of the Butterflies by Andrea Gibson: a short queer poetry collection. This will absolutely make you cry. Contains poems about queer identity, the criminal legal system, self-love, mental illness, gun violence, and other deeply personal (and potentially triggering) topics. 10/10.
Favorite Video Games
- Stardew Valley: a farming sim with excellent characters. This charming game has a 2-year storyline with a number of optional quests and goals. Due to my ADHD and migraines, I don't consider mods optional. My essential mods include Vibrant Pastoral Recolor, Automate, Chests Anywhere, UI Info Suite 2, and Lookup Anything.
- Minecraft: I love the sounds, and the way the game looks with shaders. I only play Java edition, and only with mods, because I get lost super easily and get frustrated with inventory management. Some of my favorite mods are Sophisticated Backpacks, Create, Farmer's Delight, Ars Nouveau, and anything from Team Abnormals.
- Runescape 3: the modern version of Runescape with updated graphics and combat abilities. I love the flexible skills system, the intriguing lore, and the (relatively) simple combat. I am proud to say I now have 5 skills at level 99, and 408 quest points. I'm just a little too shy to complete dungeons that require the help of other players, and I'm stuck on "Curse of the Black Stone."
- Zoo Tycoon 2: an abandoned game from the '00s, difficult to play on modern computers. This was my absolute favorite game as a kid. I'd spend my entire allotment of screen time on here every day. Like the modern Planet Zoo, you play as a zoo manager, creating habitats for animals as well as areas for guests. Unlike Planet Zoo, you can also go into first-person mode, becoming a zookeeper or maintenance worker to save on cash. ZT2 also has a simpler fence and path placing system, which makes it easier to create something decently symmetrical (even if it's not gorgeous like PZ can do). ZT2 had a total of 4 expansions, including one for aquatic animals and one for extinct animals, which let you set up Seaworld-esque shows and hunt down fossils to create dinosaurs for your exhibits. See the 'toys' page for a download link.
- Pokemon: I've played every mainline generation from 3 up, plus most of the Ranger and Mystery Dungeon games. My tier list:
- My Fantasy Life for 3DS: A bit like early Final Fantasy games, but there's just you, and jobs include cooking and alchemy. Very cute and witty, with an excellent storyline. I have the DLC too, which is sadly no longer available due to the e-shop closure. I anxiously await the sequel that has been announced for the switch!