Archive for June, 2009
Kaboom
by Xanther on Jun.29, 2009, under General
No, there wasn’t any green smoke, but yes, it’s ded. D E D Ded. Here, lemme try it this way:
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Yes, my computer finally died last night. So with that in mind, it’s been a fun stretch with this blog, but as it will probably be a while before I bother trying to get back into WoW (or getting a new comp), don’t hold your breath – might be a while b4 I blog too.
Why not bother trying to get back into WoW? No point. Getting too frustrated with it, the game play, the pathetic form of customer service, and how bliz has been going with things, so I’d rather do something else with my time.
RL OMFG!
by Xanther on Jun.26, 2009, under General
This is one of those ‘with some randomness thrown in’ posts…
So yesterday I was helping run a retail store thingy (temporary store put up while we have an extra 400 people here). And we have clearly posted that the store closes at 1700. Now, I understand that people are still shopping at 1700, so we just shut the doors to indicate we’re closed and it’s just the last few finishing up (typical thing that many customer-service oriented stores do…). But when a guy comes in at 1730, past the closed door with clearly labeled store hours… and he remarks “wow, finally this place is empty and I can shop!” it just galls me. Especially when he then proceeds to look at every item in the store.
So that isn’t enough? No? Well when he goes to check out, and sees the price – what does he do? Says “hmm, maybe I should go to my truck and get my credit card…” At least he a moment later said “do you guys take checks?”. Now at this point, we’re thinking “anything just to get rid of you so we can go home!!!”. So we did finally get him out of the store at like 1750.
But seriously, who does that?!?! It’s obvious he’s the only reason we’re there, and being polite to let him stay. But you also know that if we booted him out, he would have gone around telling everyone how horrible we are and that they should stay away from us. Ugh. Lose-lose situation. At least it’s Friday, right?
Flame Wars
by Xanther on Jun.24, 2009, under General
Lolz. Illustrates flame wars, how they start, etc. But I think it also carries well into some of the general chats in WoW, some chats in raids, etc. Enjoy!
Warning: Check 6, Headphones Required.
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Holidaiz
by Xanther on Jun.18, 2009, under General
‘Nother one comin’ up!
Midsummer Fire Festival – aka, fireworks and bonfires, and dancing nekkid Drenai on fire…
No, not going to explain the best/fastest way to gain the blossoms, other bloggers will do that. Instead, I’ll part some random musings. I think the holidays are just plain fun. They give a break from the same old everyday WoW. No need to focus on leveling an alt, no running XYZ instance again b/c it’s a guildie’s fav, no super focus on raiding, etc. And there’s stuff for characters of all levels to do things. ‘sides, you can just about get 2 titles out of this one… Fire God and Been Around the Block!
Words & Accents
by Xanther on Jun.15, 2009, under General
Nay, not about how it’s pronounced Da-la-ran, not Dolerum. Or Kite-en not Chit-en. Rather:
There are some names and words that they just shouldn’t put into children’s vocabulary. You know, those shows that they watch when growing up… Like for example, Thomas the Train Engine. I know a certain little one that pronounces “er” more like “ew” so “Percy” comes out more like… well… Yeah, makes it sound not quite so PG! Makes it hard not to laugh too, lol.
So anyway, there’s the random thought for the day. Enjoy.
Quick SV Update
by Xanther on Jun.09, 2009, under General
So first, is it sad it’s faster to use my Pre than my comp for this atm?
Anyway, first shot at SV proved it was better DPS than BM, even w/o glyphs or practice. Makes me sad b/c BM is more suited to hunters since they have pets and all, but oh well.
