Heya guys!!  Iron Man 2 trailer.  Nuff said.

-Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  Blizzard’s new Fall of the Lich King video for 3.3 release is here!!

-Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!

Happy Birthday to Skeleton Jack!!  Yup!!  I’m another year older.  Which leads me to this story.  Anyone still following the site (which surprisingly is a lot of people still considering how rarely I post) would have noticed by now that I have been having computer issues.  Turned out that the video card and mother board went bad at the same time.  Or at least, so my tech guy thought…

My Computer Debacle…

So my roomie’s brother (Tommy) came over to work on my computer again (he does my tech work) and used my roomie’s (Garroc’s) computer to test some things from my comp to narrow down what could be wrong.  In the process something got snagged on my video card (which was too big for the case) in Garroc’s comp and the cord from the motherboard to the hard drive got broken.  Nice…

So since we keep old computer parts around (just in case), Tommy went and looked for an old cable.  And low and behold, what did he find?  An old motherboard!!  Garroc had gotten an upgraded processor from Tommy about a year or two ago, but needed a newer model motherboard for it.  So Tommy stored the old one for him in the closet after Garroc bought a new one.  And guess what!  Garroc’s old motherboard is the same model as mine.  >.<  Inorite?!

So for the past few weeks the motherboard we couldn’t find in stock anywhere to order just so happened to be about 30′ feet away from me the entire time…

So for the past month and half to two months now I’ve been sitting here trying to trouble shoot what’s wrong exactly with the computer.  The video card was fried for a fact.  We tried it in another computer and it was just boned.  So then after all of that, once I had the money I got a new video card.  From there I personally thought it was a power supply issue, but Tommy was convinced it was a motherboard issue.  Up with me so far?

So we install the new mother board and I cross my fingers.  Does it work now?  Nope.  /cry  /sob

So then finally Tommy agrees to try an alternative power supply.  And does it work then?  Yup.  Happiness ensues?  Nope…  Sighs of frustration escape because I’m refraining from throttling Tommy while screaming, “I TOLD YOU DAMNIT (insert inappropriate expletives)!!!!”

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So what’s next?  I go buy a new “gamer” 550 watt power supply by Thermal Take.  Which is pretty f’ing sweet actually.  It’s the new kind where you only plug in the power cords you need, and the cords are all wrapped in that mesh binding.  Got the cords totally out of the way now and have way better air flow.  Plus it’s got a 140 fan on it.  It’s damn nice.

So, by this point I’m looking around at the chaos.  I’ve got a new motherboard that is exactly the same as the one I had in it before.  Check.  We’re good there.  I’ve got a new 1Gig video card that’s screamin’ hot.  Check.  I’ve got a new kick butt cool power supply, better air flow in my case, and everything plugged in properly.  Check.  And I’ve sat there like a good lil boy asking questions and learning how to do this crap on my own.  Check.

We’re looking good here.  Check the floor, desk, and table…  What’s this RAM doing here?  Where the hell did this come from?  *scratches head*  Garroc had 1 Gig of RAM in the old mother board that wouldn’t work on his new on.  Hmmm….  Pop those babies in!!  Boot ‘er up, and presto!!  They work!!  LED lights all working properly.  New BIOS set to Raid 0 settings…reboots ensue…

*CROSS FINGERS*

And it works!!  Yay!!!

So now I’m up to 3 Gig’s of RAM, holla!!  Brand spanking new power supply, better air flow which I can already see my temp gauges in the computer are lower now.  And a screaming video card that’s so sweet I can literally see the difference in just the printed words on the shortcuts on the desktop.  Yeah, that sweet.

So I’m a happy SJ finally.  Ready for gaming enjoyment!!

-Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  So I was looking for the new Rogue Pelicula link since they killed the old one.  Something to share with you guys since it’s so amazing.  But I’m tired and couldn’t find it right away.  So in the theme of DK’s, I figured Zombies were a decent substitute.  Enjoy!! 

 -Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  How’ve you been? 

So I skimmed through the comments and approved most of them.  A few got deleted because…well…they were “trollish”.  So go figure…  Comments don’t automatically get approved people.  It’s a case by case basis unless you keep using the same account info.  *shrug*

Champions Online & MMO’s

So I played CO for some time, and it was cool.  Their max level is 40 and I was at 30 within the first few days without really making extra time for the game (still working, etc…).  I tried out the Beta and got active on the forums like one of my readers posted.  But after about 2 weeks (Beta time included) the ”WoW burnout” returned.

So over the past week I’ve mostly ignored CO…  I made like 2 1/2 levels in the past week, versus 30 in a few days…see what I mean?  meh  It’s a good game (CO), but the MMO grind I think is more what is bugging me.  Level caps will be raised, new content will be released, mechanics will change, etc… 

I’ve been hardcore MMO’ing between City of Heroes and World of Warcraft going on about 6+ years now.  And that’s just the “hardcore” side of things.  I played EQ2, DAoC and EQ as well from their inceptions as well, just much more casually.  Is it that I need a break, or that I’m just done?  No idea honestly…  Atm CO is there when I’m bored and don’t feel like doing anything…

What have I been doing?

Been keeping at my D20 games on Fri and Sun like normal.  Friday night is a high fantasy campaign centered around helping return an ancient kingdom (recently refounded) to newfound glory.  Sunday night is also high fantasy, but deals with a city founded upon a necropolis and a rising civil war between the ancient undead families.  We, the living, are trying of course to not die in the crossfire.

I’ve also been playing a lot more board games.  No, not monopoly…sheesh.  Things like Tomb, Android, and Runebound.  There’s a ton of other ones, but those 3 are probably my favorite hands down.  Turns out one of our gaming buddies spends a ridiculous amount of cash on board games…  Who am I not to help him out by playing those games with him, heh.

The rest of my time is spread between movies, reading, and working out.  Pretty boring, but it’s been relaxing.  Really nice honestly.

WoW

So I saw the new expansion was coming out and how MMO Champion’s predictions were 100% dead on about the new races.  I don’t care what people think, but that guy’s got some inside connections.  No way you get that kind of information early and 100% accurate without knowing someone on the inside track.  Must be nice!!

And Worgen?!?!  Aw come on guys?!  Who else’s first thought when they heard of Worgen were like…  “WORGEN DEATHKNIGHT ZOMG!!!!”  You’re second thought *should* have been how you were going to get a name change so your DK’s name would be on the Worgen DK!! 

Goblins iz cool an’ all…but WEREWOLF DK F’ING PWN FACE!!  Just sayin’…

Elitest Jerks

Did I pull information from there?  Oh but hell yes.  Who wouldn’t?!!?  That’s like accusing talk show hosts of watching the news…  It’s stupid.  It’s an open and excellent source of information for WoW players.  Use it.  I did.  But then I also used plenty of random wow sources, in game testing, and just random info.  In the end everything that I posted here I made into my own. 

I’m proud of the fact that I often changed info to what I believed was best, regardless of what EJ peeps (or commenters) said.  *shrug*  Take it or leave it.  I’m not making anyone read this site, now or ever. 

What’s next?

Who knows?  I’ve been thinking about writing that book.  I’ve been working on a new story and plotline for a table top campaign.  I’ve got it into my head to go back and fix Realms of Wonder, a table top role playing game I wrote and co-created with a friend.  And do the game right this time.  I’ve considered also taking a step back and considering blogging more.

But honestly I don’t know.  Right now I’m focused on work, working out, and just enjoying life.  Where that leads me is up in the air atm.  Hope you guys are doing well.

 -Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  Any fans of The Guild out there?  They made a video!!  Check it out!

You a fan of The Guild, or wanna see what the hype is?  Here’s a link!!

SJ  <—would happily marry Felicia Day!!  /drool

 -Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  I don’t like cribbing from other people’s sites, but this time we’re gonna.  World of Raids.  If you didn’t hear:

Quote from: Zarhym (Source)

She has lurked in her lair and done battle with the many brave adventurers who travelled to that familiar location over the years. Now, in honor of the World of Warcraft 5-year anniversary, the dreaded brood mother Onyxia is being revamped to make a return to the forefront of Azeroth, as part of our big plans for the upcoming 3.2.2 content patch.

This permanent update to Onyxia will convert the dungeon into 10- and 25-player modes. We will be adding new items to Onyxia?s loot table that have the same model as some of the classic loot from this dungeon, like Tier 2 helms, with stats updated to match the current level of content. There will be a special new item too: a normal drake-sized 310% speed flying mount modeled after Onyxia herself called an Onyxia Broodling. We will also be updating the encounter mechanics to be more fitting for modern raiding, but we can guarantee players will get to experience the frightening horror of deep breaths once again.

Then for a limited time, after the 5-year anniversary event officially begins in November, anybody who logs in will receive an Onyxia Brood Whelpling pet.

We?re very excited to bring this classic encounter back to provide a fun new experience for both new and veteran players. Further details will be available in the near future, and we will be setting up the Public Test Realms soon to help test out this fight along with all the new content we have planned for the patch. Keep an eye on the forums for updates!

Anyways, here’s the crib.  A Onyxia kill recording that cracked me up, musta been 4 years ago.  I loved it, and it brings back a TON of memories.  Be forewarned, there is cursing out the yin yang in this!!

 -Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.

Heya guys!!  Sometimes people do things that shock you.  So today you get an insight into the RL world of SJ.

I own a 2004 Toyota Tundra.  It’s black, it’s awesome, and I love it.  I’ve got some tire issues atm (they need replacing), but otherwise my vehicle is in great working order.  Well today I stupidly left my air compressor plugged into the cigarette lighter with the compressor’s light on.  While I was at work.  >.<

So when I get out of work, all ready to go home I’m suddenly fracked.  *grumble*  Borrowed some jumpers, got a buddy to come out and help me, and then no go.  o.o

As it turned out we spent 15 minutes trying to jump my truck from his car, until he finally reveals to me that he has a weak battery on his car.  Two thumbs WAY UP!!  Good to know genius…

So then I get someone else to pull their car up, jump the truck instantly, and I’m on my way.  But low and behold the engine light is on, the clock lost it’s settings, and the radio lost all preset channel’s.  This isn’t good.  Run the engine for about an hour, finally turn it off, try to turn it back on, click click click click click…  Damnit!!  /sigh

Well I open up the hood and really take a look at things (as a heads up I know !@#$ about cars).  Between a good deal of corrosion and the fact that it’s a 5 year old battery I figure I might as well go buy a new battery.  And as luck would have it my roomie is on his lunch break at home.  So he takes me to Autozone real quick and I head back to get to work.

First bolt on the battery comes off fine.  Second one comes off instantly…ALL OF IT!!  /facepalm

So I’m staring at a corroded bolt in my hand trying to figure out what the hell to do.  Well, might as well get everything off at least.

I’m pulling out all kinds of screwdrivers at this point trying to wedge them under the terminal clamps to pry them loose and it’s just not working.  These suckers are on TIGHT.  Between the corrosion and rust, it’s bad. 

And then I remember how coca-cola is used to clean engine blocks, corrosion, etc… (true story)  I go inside and there isn’t any…  *blink* *blink* *blink*  W T F ? !  I’m a coca-cola addict (drinking 1-2 12packs a day is not unusual).  So where the hell is my coke damnit!!  /cry   

I end up breaking out some of my roomie’s girlfriend’s Dr. Pepper and pouring it on everything to eat some of the crap away…  You can see I’m trying anything at this point.  *wry grin*

I managed to get one of the terminal clamps off, but low and behold the other one is just stuck.  Bad.

By this time some of my neighbors get home, and one of them can see me struggling big time with my truck (me sweating and grunting trying to pry metal with a screwdriver…not pretty folks).  And what does he do?  He comes over (thank you lord!!).

Well the next thing I know he’s going into his house and coming back with tools and crap, and busts out a crowbar on me.  He couldn’t get the clamp off with the crowbar (which did leave me with a sense of satisfaction as my manliness was now still intact with his failure, heh) and decides to go look for some more tools in his house.

So me being me, I grab the crowbar.  I’m gonna get this !@#$er off damnit!!  And about a minute later, I’ve got it off!!  YAY!!!  Woot!!  P90X paying off baybeee!!!

Well then it turns out the battery is too short and the metal clamp to hold the batter in place won’t hold it.  So this dude goes back into his house and comes out with a “spacer” he calls it.  Hunk of plastic exactly the perfect size to wedge between the battery and the clamp.  O.O

So he pops it on top of the batter, slaps the clamp in place, and then bam.  It’s in.  And it totally didn’t fit before.  He just happened to have this in his house laying around!!

So now we’ve got to figure out how to fix the terminal clamp because the one that has the broken bolt isn’t going to work right anymore.  So this dude says he can fix it.  He drives me to Autozone and I but some new terminal clamps and we get back to work.

He takes wire clippers and cuts off the excess terminal clamp, just leaving a piece of metal attatched to the wiring with a bolt hole.  The hole is too small, so he then grabs a drill and increases the hole enough to fit the new terminal clamp.  He pops that lil baby in, tightens everything up, and BAM!!  My truck is fixed and 100%.

I cleaned off the corrosion on the clamps, got the battery in nice and tight, and actually have better terminal clamps on a new battery.  All thanks to this neighboor, his tools, know how, and generosity.  He even drove me to get spare parts!

And I have never met this man before today.

Do you believe that?  We’ve never spoken one word to each other.  I never asked for help.  Nothing.

And in just seeing me in trouble…struggling, he went out of his way for nearly 2 hours to help me out.  No reward, no pay, no requirements…  Just kindness and generosity.

I’m a firm believer in passing it along.  I go out of my way to help people out on a regular basis.  I don’t believe in Karma or anything like that.  I just got raised that you help people.  And when I see someone else go so far out of their way when they don’t have to, it surprises me. 

In today’s world, generosity isn’t that common anymore.

So, thank you Alfredo, my neighbor.  (Yes that really is his name.  No jokes, he helped me out here!!)

Next time you see someone in need, what will you do?  Be a good samaritan like Alfredo?  Or walk away?

 - Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters

Heya guys!!  So, I found a new home:  Paragon

It’s kind of cool actually because about 3-4 years ago there were some people there that actually wanted me to join Paragon when I still played Elorien.  Paragon was where I wanted to go once I left SK, so things really worked out well.  I went on a trial run with them this evening in Ulduar 25, and I have to say it was a lot of fun.

Paragon is right behind my old guild Sleepless Knights for progression.  I didn’t realize that when I applied, so it was a very pleasant surprise.  They just earned Heartbreaker tonight while I was there, and they did it in a one shot for their first time.  Was pretty damn cool!!

The atmosphere was laid back, things were very straightforward, and I enjoyed inane banter with several of the guild members.  Overall, it was pure WIN!! 

So, I’m settling into my new home here on Bronzebeard and hoping everyone out there is well.  I plan on putting some posts up Thursday after I wake up.  Starting to feel a lot better finally.

-Suffer Well Brothers and Sisters.