Mar 10, 2013

Wondering why I’ve been away from the graphics department for so long? See the title… So yes, some of you may or may not know, but I’ve been engaged a few months now and will be getting married in June. Meaning I’m planning stuff NOW. As a hardcore geek that respects tradition, I will be having the traditional Chinese Wedding… With...

Feb 7, 2013

Phoenix is going to try harder to connect with her fans and supporters. How does a more active YouTube channel sound? Live streaming of her playing games on Twitch.tv? Find out more in this video! (Phoenix is narrating in third person.)   Facebook Twitter Tumblr...

Jan 5, 2013

Every year for the past five years I’ve almost always forgotten about this site’s birthday… On December 29, 2012 – this site turned NINE YEARS OLD… Holy smokes… I’ve been running this site for almost a decade now. Looking back, I see the growth and achievements this site has achieved. I, as a designer and webmaster have...

Dec 23, 2012

Just wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sorry I haven’t been as active with the graphics lately, but if you’ve been following me on any social media, you’d see that I’m very active there. Be sure to check them out. (All links on the right.) Please visit my new affiliate, Anime Render, one of the largest anime...

Nov 7, 2012

It’s been a while and some updates other than Anime Reviews will be coming out slowly. Meanwhile I’ve created an Instagram account so you can follow me there if you want to see sepia colored images of me, my face and other things I’m too lazy to photoshop on the go… As a graphic designer, I am facepalming myself as I write this. That is...

Sep 9, 2012

Yep. That’s the news I’ve been keeping for a few weeks. So what does this mean? Absolutely nothing has changed. I just have a rock on my finger and people ask me a lot of questions. That’s about it. In other news, if you haven’t been following me on Facebook or Tumblr, then you’re seriously missing out on some fun VS Posts. If you...

Jul 28, 2012

First, I’d like to announce minor changes to the Wallpaper and Avatar sections. If you look at the either section, you will notice that now there is a number next to each Anime title, telling you how many avatars or wallpapers you will see inside. I don’t know why I never thought of putting it there. Perhaps I was lazy. The Forgotten Lair –...

Jul 10, 2012

Okay so I finally caved. Basically for a few weeks I’ve been meaning to update but never found the time… Mostly because I want to submit something meaningful and not fully half-assed. Mostly a wallpaper. You guys know those can take MONTHS. It sucks to have standards sometimes…   Anyway you can find my Tumblr...

Jun 12, 2012

Fear not. You didn’t miss my birthday. I probably won’t want to announce my birthdays anymore, anyhow, due to the fact that I’m reaching that unspeakable age that begins with a three and ends with a zero… That’s right, three hundred. The birthday the title mentions is actually the site design’s birthday. This layout has been...

Apr 14, 2012

Well I’m back. Tokyo and Taiwan were fun. If you follow me on Facebook (and you should), then you’d have followed my adventure via the photos I uploaded. Be sure to check them out through the album I posted on the page. I got to see Mt. Fuji, visit temples, shop in Shibuya, ride the subways and walk around Shinjuku during the beautiful blossoming of...

Mar 27, 2012

So I will be away until April 12th on vacation. I will be visiting Taiwan, Japan and maybe Thailand. Camera? Check. Tourist outfit? Check. Empty suitcase inside a suitcase to be filled with goodies? Check. I’ll be checking the site from time to time but won’t be posting any new content until I’m back – unless something amazing happens...

Mar 9, 2012

So it’s a week before my move to another country and I haven’t packed yet… I have a good excuse though. 1. I work. 2. Mass Effect 3 is out and I play as a female Commander Shepard that has stayed loyal to my boy toy Kaidan since the first game… So I’ve got more sexy time important things to do. Anyway, if I’m MIA for the next...

Feb 25, 2012

Firstly, a special thanks to Shogo for his donation to TFL Design – keeping the tradition that I receive donations for this site every two years. In light of this, I figure I’d make the bi-yearly announcement asking for donations to keep this site alive for years to come. If you all would care to know, a life changing turn of events is happening...

Jan 19, 2012

Available ONLY on FACEBOOK. So I had asked about 24 hours ago, if you guys would like TFL Design to create some Facebook Covers for your profiles. A handful of you answered within that time, so I assumed that handful stood for the majority of the 700+ fans… Anyway, you can now find some sweet Anime Profile Covers exclusively on the FACEBOOK PAGE....

Dec 10, 2011

I created The Forgotten Lair graphics site 8 years ago on December 29, 2003. It was originally for Neopets Guild members to acquire the layout designs I was making. Shortly after, I made it public to everyone on the interwebs – all on Freewebs hosting. Let’s just say TFL Design has grown a LOT since then. Just an early notice to myself and you all...

Nov 2, 2011

Affiliations for the coming new year are now open. Please visit the Affiliation Page for all the rules and details. Blargh, I’ve been working on a project lately so expect to see graphic updates soon. I’ve also been secretly updating the Anime Reviews and perhaps if you guys ask nicely, I’ll write or record a nice tutorial some time soon. Until...

Oct 14, 2011

Well I’m here to advertise Andy’s new portfolio makeover. You can visit his portfolio site at artofthisguy. Did I mention it has a lot of nudity? artofthisguy artofthisguy artofthisguy Andy is currently making an effort to draw/paint digitally once a day. He needs ideas on what to draw so he is currently taking requests. You may comment to this post...

Sep 25, 2011

So I’ve added the ability to comment in the tutorial sections now. I figured people would have questions or comments on those parts specifically. Check out my LATEST TUTORIAL, featuring how I did my “defiance” (Grimmjow Wallpaper) and ask questions if you want. The videos I make are short so I rush a lot and say all the wrong things. It takes...

Sep 16, 2011

Howdy! I just turned 25 today. Aaaand now my life goes downhill from here… Fall is here and so all you kids will be going back to school. Work is same old routine for me. I am currently working on a few website and graphic projects, so don’t you worry. I’m also still watching Anime and reading Mangas, so don’t worry about that either....

Aug 20, 2011

Are you following me on Facebook and/or Twitter? Well are you? Because I give my most recent updates on those social networks and I can share info not posted on this site. (Like what I’m eating or what new video I think you should watch.) Since this site no longer offers MP3s, I can only show you my latest Asian music additions via Youtube. I’ve been...

Aug 15, 2011

The title is from a Tastosis Starcraft cast about how they’ve lost their passion for the game and my discussion with Andy on how I’ve lost passion for creating more creative wallpapers. First off, fuck off, I’ve got shit to do now, ‘mkay? (It’s called a job.) And secondly, I’ve lost my rage. Most of my earlier works were due...

Jul 23, 2011

Is it me or is the Anime franchise dying in North America? I don’t think the younger generations are watching as much Anime as I did when I was thirteen. Toonami no longer offers a lot of quality Animes anymore, especially not at reasonable times. It could be the fleeting times, bad economy, illegal downloading, or the overall lack of good Animes to watch...

Jul 11, 2011

Click “Like” for updates on Facebook   Just thought I’d pop in a new front page news to show that I am indeed still alive. I’ve been adding new graphics and resources every once in a while, so stay connected via Facebook, Twitter, or RSS – for you tech savvy kids… Who actually uses RSS here anyway? Leave a reply and...

May 27, 2011

Want to be updated via Facebook? CLICK THE “LIKE” BUTTON BELOW TO JOIN THE FORGOTTEN LAIR’S FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK!     Technically you’re following a part of me (TFL Design). Actual me still remains out of reach but I have posted pics of myself, if you haven’t already seen them on Flickr or MySpace. In any case, if you...

May 21, 2011

Want to be updated via Facebook? CLICK THE “LIKE” BUTTON BELOW TO JOIN THE FORGOTTEN LAIR’S FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK!     Finally updated the site with something larger than an icon. Check out my new wallpaper. Bring your sunglasses. I want to update the site’s tutorial section with another Video Tutorial. Comment on this post of...

May 7, 2011

At last! I recently finished Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 and let me tell you, the game is CRAZY good and addicting. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in 2.5 weeks! Hurray for insomnia! I’d recommend the game to anyone that likes RPGs, FPS, and games with an awesome story. You get to create your own character and decide the fate of you and...

Apr 23, 2011

Hello people. Been playing a lot of Mass Effect lately. Guess I’m going to play through the first two games before the third one comes out. It’s pretty addicting and the story is great. Any decisions you make, especially the dialogue, directly influences the outcome of the game. In the game, my character is female of course and is pretty much a...

Apr 11, 2011

THE ANIME REVIEW SECTION FROM A-Z IS COMPLETE!   Feel free to post YOUR anime list in the comments! I’d like to see them! CLICK TO COMMENT HERE   I’ve also decided to reinstate the GALLERY.   So most of the screenshots and scans this site had offered before are up. Some will not make it to the cut, simply because they don’t...

Apr 3, 2011

FINALLY… THE SITE IS… 90% DONE… The overhaul I’d been meaning to do for YEARS is finally here. So first off, you will notice that I am aiming for more of a blog feel. Yes, nowadays it’s hard to update this site with graphics. Not only do I no longer have as much time, I also feel updating with random garbage I shit out in 10 minutes...