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- Yesterday8 min
BATTLE RUN: Real-time JRPG-style Card combat, ON YOUR PHONE!
Greetings, Cyber-Citizens!The decentralized network may still be in its early days, but the streets of Rivers are already heating up. We are proud to introduce Battle Run, a high-stakes, real-time combat game where your digital assets aren’t just collectibles—they are your weapons.The Game: Three Rounds of Cyberpunk CombatStep into the fray with your hero cards pulled directly from your personal inventory. You will face a three-round gauntlet against street-level thugs, drones, and gang bosses.The logic is simple but savage:* Real-Time Tactics: Watch your attack timers. When the bar is full, you strike.* The RPS Triangle: Master the cycle—BRUTE beats TK, TK beats TECH, and TECH beats BRUTE.* Heavy, Normal, or Miss: Your mastery of types determines your impact. A win is a HEAVY hit (1.5x damage), while a loss results in a MISS (zero damage).* Active Defense: Use the Block button to halve incoming damage for 3 seconds, but time it wisely—it’s your only shield against the relentless villain onslaught.The Stakes: Glory or AshesIn keeping with our philosophy of true digital agency and the “internet optimism” of the cyberpunk era, Battle Run is built on genuine risk.* Winning: Survive all three rounds to receive the highest token payout for the day.* Losing: If your hero is defeated in any round, the card is burned permanently. It is deleted from your gallery and gone forever.Strategic SurvivalYour card’s rarity matters now more than ever. Mythic cards boast higher HP, 35% more damage, and 30% faster cooldowns compared to Commons, giving you a massive edge—if you’re brave enough to wager them.Between rounds, you’ll face a critical choice: The Token/HP Exchange. After receiving your automatic power boost, you can spend your hard-earned tokens to heal (1 token = +10 HP). Do you bank your tokens for your wallet value, or spend them to ensure your card survives the next round?Enter the RunReady to test your “technological competency”?* Check into Rivers on your mobile or desktop.* Import your Wallet file to access your heroes.* Start your Daily Run and prove your ingenuity.The villains are waiting. Your cards are on the line. Will you burn, or will you bank?PLAY BATTLE RUN NOW - https://apocalyptiverse.com/games This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago1 min
BOOK SALE
EVERYTHING MUST GO - https://apocalyptiverse.gumroad.com/I’m officially selling off the remaining physical stock of The Last Day comics and Apocalyptiverse Magazines.Signed copies are available while supplies last.I’ve also opened a support page for anyone who wants to help fund future comics, books, and releases. It’s set at $40, but it’s completely pay-what-you-want.This project has always been built independently, one step at a time, and right now every order genuinely helps keep things moving forward while I rebuild infrastructure and work toward the next releases.If you’ve ever enjoyed the stories, artwork, podcast episodes, or worldbuilding, now’s a great time to jump in early.Store:Apocalyptiverse GumroadCommunity:The Last Day Facebook Group This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Slipstream
[audio log / update] A week after recording the previous episode, life has already shifted dramatically. In this episode of The Xeroforhire Podcast, I talk about rebuilding after walking away from my old job, juggling three new part-time jobs, restructuring my schedule around church and worship ministry, and trying to create stability without burning myself out in the process.On the creative side, I dive deeper into the infrastructure I’m building behind Apocalyptiverse and The Last Day. Instead of rushing another crowdfunding push, I’m focusing on systems first — Gumroad integration, website functionality, collectible digital card mechanics, wallet systems, and building something that feels more retro-futuristic and user-owned instead of trapped inside modern platform culture.I also talk about AI-assisted creative tools, the new group banner for the Facebook page, the philosophy behind decentralized ownership online, and why I’m trying to avoid building another exhausting “make-an-account-for-everything” ecosystem. Along the way, the episode drifts into reflections on optimism, conspiracy culture, fear-based thinking online, and why society seems to have lost its excitement about the future.Toward the end, I open up about the future direction of the podcast itself — including the possibility of more structured episodes focused on biblical self-improvement, practical teaching, and rejecting the shallow self-help culture that often disguises itself as Christianity online.This episode feels like a snapshot of rebuilding: rebuilding work, rebuilding systems, rebuilding creative momentum, and rebuilding purpose without losing the signal.Timestamps:00:00 – Releasing two podcasts at once and emotional hesitation00:33 – Getting hired for three jobs after leaving the old one01:13 – Reorganizing life and balancing schedules01:42 – Protecting church worship commitments while rebuilding financially02:33 – Why I’m trying to grow into stability instead of jumping ship again03:40 – Pausing comic sales until the infrastructure is ready04:01 – Building the website, wallet system, and card mechanics04:44 – Booster packs, card storage, and avoiding account-heavy systems05:27 – Why I prefer wallet-style ownership over centralized accounts06:27 – Mail drama, damaged artwork, and the Alpha Red package07:11 – Expanding the card system with Alpha Red content08:04 – Retro-futurism, optimism, and personal responsibility online08:51 – Society’s shift from technological optimism to fear culture09:09 – Debunking panic-driven conspiracy claims logically11:19 – Why critical thinking matters more than emotional reactions12:21 – Testing the website and preparing for the comic sale launch13:01 – AI-generated banner art and the new Facebook group direction14:05 – Why the comic crowdfunding campaign is paused for now14:22 – Avoiding crowdfunding disasters and protecting reputation15:03 – Facebook groups, mailing lists, and maintaining community16:07 – Why the podcast is continuing despite uncertainty16:48 – Considering a self-improvement-through-scripture direction17:24 – Rejecting shallow “Christianized” self-help culture18:04 – Filling the gap with practical biblical teaching18:39 – Final thoughts on sharing ideas and continuing the journey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago17 min
A New Road
[audio log / update] The Xeroforhire Podcast returns with a candid update on where things stand creatively, financially, and personally. In this episode, I talk about why I’m stepping back from trying to force Substack into something it was never really working as for me, while also explaining why the podcast itself is staying alive.This episode is part reflection, part course correction, and part behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening with The Last Day universe, AI discourse, independent publishing, and the realities of trying to create art while surviving real life. I talk about burnout, leaving my job, starting a new one, reevaluating my relationship with politics online, and why I’m rebuilding my infrastructure around Gumroad, physical comics, direct support, and the Facebook community instead of chasing algorithms or trying to appease hostile online spaces.I also open up about the ongoing friction surrounding AI art and creativity, why I’ve stopped trying to win approval from people who fundamentally reject the tools I use, and how that tension has shaped both my workflow and my audience.Most importantly, this episode is about keeping the signal alive. The podcast remains. The stories remain. The mission remains. I’m just trying to build it on stronger foundations this time.Timestamps:00:00 – Why I’m addressing the Substack changes01:20 – Almost shutting down the podcast entirely02:33 – My struggle with political commentary and reactivity03:37 – Why I don’t want the podcast turning into sermons04:14 – The real role Substack plays moving forward05:02 – Why Substack culture stopped making sense for me06:23 – The two things I still care about online07:21 – Thoughts on joining a more formal podcast again08:05 – Separating the podcast from my creative business09:35 – AI culture wars and why I’m done appeasing anti-AI spaces11:32 – The endless conflict between artists and AI users13:16 – Leaving my old job and starting a new one14:05 – Pausing comic production and rethinking funding14:48 – Why I’m shifting from Kickstarter to Gumroad15:22 – Physical comics, deluxe editions, and direct support15:42 – Facebook groups, Gumroad, and rebuilding the infrastructure16:23 – The plan to fund the next comic through direct sales16:54 – Final thoughts and gratitude This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- 3 weeks ago38 min
CLARITY
In this raw and reflective episode, Xero for Hire steps outside — literally into the woods — to deliver one of his most personal episodes yet. Fresh off a period of chronic fatigue and the mental fog that came with it, he shares what it felt like when clarity suddenly came rushing back, and what he didn’t like when he turned that clarity on himself.A recent AI-assisted review of his past podcast seasons revealed too much meandering, too much anger, and too much victim framing. That honest self-audit becomes the backbone of the episode. He breaks down the “Whole Math” channel and its approach to accountability through blunt, reductive truth-telling — then contrasts it with an Irish alt-right streamer whose anger, while occasionally striking a nerve, ultimately reads as hurt masquerading as conviction.The episode then gets personal. Without oversharing, Xero recounts the anxiety attack that led him to walk out of his job, the pattern of excuses he’d been making, and the gut punch of learning options had been available that he never knew about. He reflects on the discipline of keeping certain things private — between you and God alone.The back half walks through the Fruits of the Spirit as a practical framework for replacing victimhood and passive language with accountability and intention. He closes with a plug for his Last Day comic, available in a signed special edition through the Apocalyptiverse Gumroad page.Honest, unpolished in the best way, and worth your time.Support me during this time buy buying a Comic Book ⏱ Timestamps00:00 — Intro: Recording from the woods 01:06 — Chronic fatigue diagnosis and the return of mental clarity 04:10 — Reviewing past content with fresh eyes — and not liking what he saw 05:47 — Breaking down the “Whole Math” channel 12:01 — Whole Math vs. Jake Marano: contrasting two voices 22:07 — Why he left his job: anxiety, pressure, and pattern recognition 25:17 — The discipline of keeping things private; half your thoughts are for God 26:52 — Fruits of the Spirit as a daily framework 34:53 — Focus on what is true, honorable, and good 36:06 — The Last Day comic update and Gumroad link 37:46 — Outro This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- 4 weeks ago14 min
Shadow of the Knight - Revisited
In this episode, I take you inside a rare quiet moment—recording from the office while the world hums (and occasionally yells) in the background. It’s a fitting setting for a conversation about what creativity really looks like when life isn’t ideal.I open up about my creative process—one that doesn’t fit the polished, daily-posting mold you see online. Instead, it’s built in the margins: between work, family, and church. It’s slower, less visible, but intentional. And lately, I’ve come to appreciate that kind of process for what it is—sustainable, real, and capable of producing meaningful work over time.From there, the conversation shifts into something more personal. After dealing with ongoing fatigue, I finally went to the doctor—and that decision changed everything. What I thought might be mental or emotional turned out to be something physical. With that addressed, clarity and creative energy started coming back. If you’ve been feeling off lately, this might be the reminder you need to take that step and check in on your health.That renewed energy led to a major creative turning point: I pulled Shadow of the Night (and related work) down from Amazon. Not out of failure—but out of vision. Looking back, I saw opportunities to strengthen the story, deepen characters, and unify the narrative across multiple projects. The plan now is bigger: to merge the existing material with new content into a single, definitive release that better represents the story I’m trying to tell.I also share where things are heading next—future releases, expanding the Apocalyptiverse, and the ongoing challenge of building creative partnerships in a space where most work is transactional.Finally, I talk about stepping into a new role at church—exploring Bible teaching in a more intentional way. It’s a reminder that not every path requires mastery of everything. Sometimes it’s about recognizing your lane—where your focus, voice, and calling naturally align—and growing from there.This episode is about pacing, perspective, and progress—the kind that doesn’t always show up on a timeline, but changes everything behind the scenes.Timestamps:00:00 – Recording in the margins: work, life, and creative reality00:01 – Rethinking creativity and comparing different workflows00:03 – Coming out of the fog and rediscovering joy00:04 – Health check: fatigue, diagnosis, and regained energy00:05 – Creative breakthrough and major writing session00:05:50 – Pulling Shadow of the Night and reworking the story00:07 – Rethinking release strategy: comics, magazine, and full-volume vision00:08:30 – The challenge of creative partnerships vs. transactional work00:09:20 – What’s next: Mars, Harbinger, and future releases00:10:15 – Stepping into Bible teaching and finding your focus00:12 – Understanding different teaching lanes and personal calling00:13:50 – Final reflections and closing thoughts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 17, 202618 min
Getting the Spark Back 💥: Health, Creativity, and Calling
In this episode of The Xeroforhire Podcast, Xero opens up about a quiet but significant struggle that’s been affecting both his creative output and day-to-day life: chronic fatigue. What initially felt like burnout or just “getting older” turned out to be something deeper—impacting not just energy levels, but motivation, clarity, and joy in the work he cares about most.Now on the path to recovery, he reflects on the importance of systems, habits, and discipline—especially when inspiration disappears. Even in a low season, those structures helped him keep moving forward, laying the groundwork for a creative resurgence that’s just beginning to take shape.From there, the episode shifts into updates across the Apocalyptiverse. New developments include progress on The Last Day comic (with a freshly completed page), upcoming story content featuring Mars, and continued collaboration on larger narrative arcs. There’s also momentum building behind the magazine, with digital releases, physical distribution, and new social channels on the horizon.Outside of publishing, Xero shares how his time has been rebalanced—investing deeply into family life, rebuilding a church worship team, and even exploring the possibility of stepping into Bible teaching in a more intentional way. This leads into one of the episode’s most thought-provoking segments: a breakdown of how commonly accepted “Bible stories” (like the fall of Satan) are often shaped more by works like Paradise Lost than by scripture itself. That realization becomes a catalyst for a deeper conviction—one centered on truth, responsibility, and the weight of teaching others.This episode is part life update, part creative checkpoint, and part spiritual reflection. It captures a turning point: coming out of a fog, regaining clarity, and carefully discerning what’s next—without rushing the process.Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction & “getting the spark back”* 00:00:37 – Apocalyptiverse updates & magazine rollout* 00:01:55 – Chronic fatigue: diagnosis, impact, and recovery* 00:04:19 – Creative progress: Mars, Harbinger, and comic development* 00:06:46 – Community highlights & collaborations (Alpha Red, animation work)* 00:08:16 – Music, family life, and rebuilding the worship team* 00:09:33 – Teaching faith at home & exploring Bible teaching* 00:11:06 – Concerns about modern preaching & biblical accuracy* 00:13:14 – Paradise Lost vs. scripture: origin of common beliefs* 00:16:02 – Wrestling with calling, responsibility, and spiritual direction* 00:18:18 – Closing thoughts & future updates This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 3, 202614 min
Echoes of Holy Week
Podcast Summary – Linear Time and the Echoes of Holy WeekIn this episode of The Xeroforhire Podcast, the host explores the idea that time is linear, not cyclical, but that major events in history can continue to affect people far into the future like ripples or echoes. Using the analogy of throwing a pebble versus a boulder into a lake, he explains how some moments in history are so significant that their emotional and cultural impact carries forward across generations.He applies this idea to Holy Week, reflecting on the emotional shift from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His rejection and crucifixion. Drawing from his own experience as an entertainer, he compares the emotional “whiplash” of being celebrated and then quickly forgotten to what Jesus may have experienced emotionally during that time.The episode introduces the idea of “temporal empathy,” or grieving for people in the past because we know what is going to happen to them, even though they did not know at the time. He connects this to modern examples like the emotional weight people feel around events such as September 11 or the COVID pandemic, suggesting that Holy Week may function similarly as a kind of collective remembrance and grief rather than something purely mystical.The episode concludes with the idea that feeling heavy or reflective during Holy Week may actually be a healthy expression of empathy and remembrance — an emotional response to a world-changing event whose effects still ripple through history today.Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction and decision to re-record the episode* 00:40 – Foundational idea: Time is linear and actions have lasting effects* 01:17 – Lake ripple analogy (pebble vs. boulder) and echoes through time* 02:59 – Scriptural idea of generational effects and “echoes”* 04:06 – The Triumphal Entry and emotional comparison to being an entertainer* 05:13 – Emotional whiplash: celebration to rejection* 06:10 – Garden of Gethsemane and the human side of Jesus* 07:42 – Jesus weeping and the idea of “temporal empathy”* 08:48 – Historical context: destruction of Jerusalem and future suffering* 09:34 – Personal reflection: grieving for people 2000 years ago* 10:30 – Holy Week emotions vs. spiritual attack explanation* 11:01 – Story about the crucifixion and burial implications* 12:21 – Modern comparisons: September 11 and COVID as collective trauma* 13:05 – Holy Week as collective grief and empathy across time* 14:19 – Closing thoughts: community, reflection, and Holy Week encouragement This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe
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