SOLSTICE - 5: Forgotten Archives – A haunting reflection on progress and power

 Some stories entertain, some inform, and then there are the rare few that leave you staring at the screen, deep in thought long after they end. SOLSTICE - 5: Forgotten Archives is one of those.

This short film is a stunning blend of immersive storytelling, world-building, and a sobering look at what happens when technology and ambition spiral out of control. 

THE STORY: The discovery of the planet "Solstice 5" sets off a high-stakes power struggle between two superpowers: the Continental Alliance and the Coalition. Their relentless race to control the planet quickly turns into a technological arms race, where automation becomes the key to expansion. But in their rush to outpace each other, they unleash forces they can no longer rein in.

Right from the start, the video pulls us into a future that feels disturbingly real.

The music.

The industrial space opera feel to it.

Reigniting the flame: reviving the blog, one post at a time

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you might recall my countless attempts to revive it over the past decade (here, here, here, here and most recently here). There were a few bursts of enthusiasm, but never the consistency I was hoping for. So if you’re still here reading this—thank you! Life has a knack for tossing us in unexpected directions, whether it’s work, family, new games, or that latest sci-fi obsession. Somewhere in that cosmic mix, the blog ended up on the back burner.

But here I am again, feeling that familiar urge to write, to geek out, and to reconnect with all of you. I’m brushing off the space dust and bringing CrazyKinux’s Musings back to life. With the 20-year milestone coming up in about a month and a half, I’m more motivated than ever—two decades of rambling, community-building (the first decade if I’m being honest), and shared passion is definitely worth celebrating!

From Humble Beginnings to Thriving City – MEMORIAPOLIS Step-by-Step

It took me a while to get a good start building a city in Memoriapolis, but watching TheOnlyL0nzY's full playthrough, helped me gain valuable insights into how to tackle the game’s unique challenges and develop an efficient city with minimal missteps. 

Here, I’ll share a structured, detailed breakdown of the main steps he outlines in his play through, the choices, and strategies that TheOnlyL0nz went through in much details, in his two hours and forty minute long playthrough. You read that right - his full play through is almost 3 hours long!

If you don't have time to watch the full play through, this guide should give you a solid foundation to build upon, whether they’re new to Memoriapolis or are looking to improve their city-building skills.