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Save Crystal Corrupted is my personal space on the web. I treat it as an active archive to share my ongoing interest in Linux gaming and document my journey as I learn more about programming and computers. In an era where the Dead Internet Theory feels increasingly accurate, this site is my effort to step away from automated feeds and fake users. It is just a genuine, hand-built corner of cyberspace for playing with technology, building small projects, and seeing where it takes me.
Right now, this site serves as a home for a few dedicated software projects and a collection of Linux gaming resources. Because I enjoy tinkering with code and layouts, the responsive design of this archive has been manually optimized to scale smoothly across a variety of specific viewports, including 3440x1440 (21:9) ultrawide setups, traditional 1920x1080 (16:9) displays, retro 1280x960 (4:3) dimensions, and mobile devices below or equal to 720px width.
Beyond the project logs, this site is a dedicated space for keeping my connection to classic video games alive. Much of my free time is spent configuring retro titles and online worlds to run smoothly on modern Linux builds using compatibility layers like Wine. Whether I am troubleshooting configuration files, testing different Proton versions and DXVK overrides, or documenting the technical workarounds needed to get legacy games running on current hardware, it is all part of finding my own way here on the web.
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Saving Algol Star System
October 3, 2026
Current AI Situation
I'm going to begin by apologizing to anyone that has been visiting this website. I've been relying too much on AI for my writing and some of my coding. I've also used it for description on my YouTube videos. Just like everyone else right now, I used it for a quick fix tool and let it do the writing for me to get the most from my projects. Gemini has been my best friend through all of this a little too much. It becomes addictive. I think it is more the time that AI saves more than anything. As human-beings, we are always looking to make things easier. I think we are getting way too familiar with simplicity. I've stopped using AI for anything. Getting rid of AI from all the software I use is a challenge, but I'm working hard on it. I preach my love for old internet, but I'm falling into the Old Internet Theory myself by allowing AI to think for me. From this point forward, no more AI. The only thing I use for my writing now is a grammar checker.
Phantasy Star Page
I added a new page to the Linux Gaming section for the original Phantasy Star game. It features information on a fan made strategy guide created by Popixel. I have a video embedded and a download of the .pdf file for the guide. The video also had links to the free download on the Internet Archive and a place to purchase a physical copy. I've also added my own walkthrough of the game just have more sources of original walkthroughs on the internet. There also includes an embedded playlist of the full playthrough of the game from my YouTube channel. It's been a while since my last update, so I'll be adding screenshots and maps to the walkthrough in the future.
Web Links Page
I've made a change to the all the links on the Web Links page. A tooltip will now appear with a screenshot of the web page link that is hovered over. The screenshot links have also been changed to text links with a short description. I removed that KamTape link in the about page. I don't really post on there anymore. I've added a link to FantasyAnime. It's holds shrines to various role-playing games. It includes walkthroughs, screenshots, anime, emulation, and so much more. I have also added a screenshot link to Starmen.net. It's a fan website based on the Mother/Earthbound series with great information and fan media. I've also removed Daniele's Website from the link buttons as it is now a dead link.
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Missing the Old Web
September 4, 2026
I am not much of a writer, but I thoroughly enjoy working on this website and adding new content. I have never been one for a traditional blog. If there is something specific I want to share, I will definitely post it here, even if some of the update entries end up being on the shorter side. I am not trying to build a massive online community like everyone else these days. I just want a small corner of the web to share my projects and have fun with it, much like the days of the old internet.
Dragon Quest X on Linux
I added a new page to the Linux Gaming section detailing how I play Dragon Quest X on Linux. I am currently starting with the free trial, but I will update the guide accordingly as I purchase the expansions over time. I also added a screenshot link to Dragon Quest X: Adventurer's Abbey on the Web Links page. That site contains excellent information on how to get started with the Japan-exclusive MMO. While their tutorial is centered around Windows, it is an invaluable resource. For the new page's design, I styled the main content container to look like a modern Dragon Quest text box. It features some visual flair that I did not include on the Final Fantasy XIV page, which I might go back and update in the future.
