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Hugo M. Costa

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Portuguese writer/speaker, creator of the Vallis Code: Os Vigilantes do Vale (Vallis Code: The Valley's Vigilantes) series (Portuguese-only thus far); He/Him Consummate car fan https://linktr.ee/hugo_m_costa

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Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Nov 7

To kick off my presence here, a few notes;
-You can have a gander at my literary works here; apexhc.wixsite.com/hugomcosta/p...
-My first published book, part of the Vallis Code series, can be found here (Portuguese-only at the moment); www.artelogy.com/en/node/15605

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Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 11h

And an even more effective way to avoid spend money on their games. If you care little about those who actually program and design the game, why should we care about paying such attitudes?

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 11h

Liz is so frigged, rest in pork pies 😔

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 11h

The beef industry angle still baffles me. So many industries are already responsible for major smog outputs, and the Americans are so extremely fond of beef (and red meats in general, so how has it become the sole villain in this story?

(also agree 120% with the gaping holes remark)

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 2d

Woof, I dislike having to use terms such as "cope," but this is 100% un-distilled cope of the highest order. They firmly believe once the bubble pops, the hype dies and the rubble buries the good efforts, there will be positives. If the ecosystems are left broken, can they still change the world?

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 8d

And it could still climb that mountain range with only minimal effort... Probably.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · 15d

Why are these "questions" being asked when even banks are now beginning to worry about AI investments not being repaid even by half, potentially leading to financial collapse instead?

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Sep 14

Oh, it gets worse; energy drink brand Hell had an AI co-created flavor, which I was unfortunate enough to (be forced to) try. And guess what? It was no different from dollar store Red Bull. Most of the "imagination" was wasted on plastering buzzwords all over the can and its design...

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Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Sep 6

You see "LEGO," I see "tube chassis Baja racer only in need of a few sheet panels" 😜

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 27

My main question (and worry) is the aftermath of them "getting what they deserve." Will people finally realize giving them money is just opening the door for more destruction of ecosystems? Or will they be allowed to find a new buzzword to leech off of with more scams and destruction?

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's Anya Rose Bloodforger!

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Or blend in with all your friendly car buddies at Havana (while Driver 2's legendary soundtrack helps you bob your head along while cruising)

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Too many body panels as well. Sometimes you want to feel all the elements; the rain, the wind, the mosquitoes, the pebbles projected by other cars' wheels...

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 3

Indeed, it begins to show the backlash doesn't come from the customer just for the sake of hating on the product or service. It is a genuine concern over the pursuit of something that could potentially ruin said product or service, as seen by the necessity of an anti-AI-generated-picture filter.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Aug 3

A shame it clashes with the fact that even DDG has an AI "assistant" for its searches... Though, in all fairness, it does at least allow for opting-out choices, which other platforms curiously omit.

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Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jul 13

Ah, I meant to say racing modes are planned to be added to the full version on release. I do know they are not available at the moment, but the driving physics do seem adequate enough for off-road rally-raid.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jul 13

Perhaps it is a double-reference, then; design like a Polonez, lifted rally-raid vibe of the 20 Dakar car. That only makes the entire car even cooler because of that reference blend.

I am curious to see how racing will be implemented myself. You didn't see that in Twisted Metal...

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jul 12

Fumes caught me offguard when I first caught a glimpse of someone else playing the demo (in a good way, of course). I wonder how its allure will hold once more modes and other elements are added, but the potential is high.

Also, I believe the "Renault 20" is actually meant to be an FSO Polonez.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jul 9

Between this and the Galant Lambda you shared a few days ago, this has been a great week for JDM Brown 👌

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jul 8

Curiously enough this Leone *is* powered by an Impreza engine, so in the end it still has a bit of that something to please the Impreza crowd...

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jun 12

More like a Leyton Cabin... (apologies in advance, I shall fetch me coat)

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jun 12

But what if, stop me if you've heard this one, we painted Porsches in the colors of a tobacco company? And if some pesky laws tried to get in the way of that, we could use a generic "RACING" text to elude the lawmakers.

I'd wager there is an uncovered gold mine there!

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jun 10

This is like a Simca 1100 wagon that was given a student exchange program to Japan and came back all the happier. And that in itself makes me happier ☺️

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · Jun 4

More like a caramel toffee of wholesomeness... But either description fits this lovely Sambar's duty.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · May 30

Color-coded turbofans, headlight louvres, that gorgeous subtle gold detailing, a sound system for your bum... If it is not the best Z31 in existence, I would gladly like to know what can defeat it.

Hugo M. Costa @apexhc.bsky.social · May 29

Easy, you make this guy the driver;

a cartoon character with a paper bag on his head is sitting in a chair .

Alt: Animated gif of blow-up doll character Otto, from the 1980s comedy movie Airplane, slowly turning towards the camera with a smile drawn on its face.

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