Glacial.
So, three big gaming things have been going on.
1) Coldsnap is in the final stages of hyping. The third set of the Ice Age block, Coldsnap is an oldschool style set with new school balancing, color pie, and creativity. It looks to be really lethal to those who can use it, and the new type of mana seems to be an interesting idea that I hope they build upon.
In addition, it's going to be the longest running standard block. It isn't going to phase out until time Spirial phases out, meaning it is good for Kamigawa/Ravnica, Ravnica/TS, and TS/Peanut-Butter-Jelly (as the as yet unnannounced set is going to be called.) That's a hellishly long time, and it's also made to be a stand alone.
A return to bad ass Blue wizards, ice magic, a stand alone set that means I don't have to buy others to fully exploit, er I mean, capatilize on the mechanics... Very nice.
2) 1.11. Almast is back to being a frost mage, and leveling up pretty quickly. I hope to have 55 under my belt when I get back to work on Wednesday.
I had forgotten how much I like control; damage can blow me, but control - snares, speed movements, defense, is where I shine. It makes me much happier, although WoW still has some key mechanical issues for me, this keeps me content for now.
3) The Duskblade; a new WotC class, it's really captured my imagination. It's well done, and the more I look at it, the more I want to play one (or even -the- one, for those of you who know what I mean.) The spell list would probably be best if focused on ice spells.
All three of these are linked to ice, and it is interesting how glacial my life is becoming; I feel like I'm moving two steps back and one forward.
I can want something, and try to have it, but two steps - say, her and me - drive me away from that goal, and then one step - us, together - brings me toward it again. It's odd, and problematic.
In the past I have "liked" people but not wanted a relationship with them. This doesn't seem to be the case now, I just don't know what it is.
The same thing is going on at work; I'm kind of lagging, sort of bored with things. It's a slow time, but still, I feel like I could be, should be doing more, not just at work but with myself in general.
Ah well. A trip home will help.
Plans for the weekend:
Aaron and Molly are coming to town; Chris has engineered a big dinner.
I intend to imbibe.
DotA back at my house, with Aaron, Chris, and Jung.
...
Saturday, head home.
Play WoW, write some, chill the fuck out. Enjoy a bed that is my size, and not too small for me.
Sunday - Tuesday, see Saturday.
Tuesday, head back.
If anyone in Lexington or Falmouth wants to engineer something for the days I'll be passing through, leeme know. I'm not making any promises, but I'm sure I could visit for a bit.
1) Coldsnap is in the final stages of hyping. The third set of the Ice Age block, Coldsnap is an oldschool style set with new school balancing, color pie, and creativity. It looks to be really lethal to those who can use it, and the new type of mana seems to be an interesting idea that I hope they build upon.
In addition, it's going to be the longest running standard block. It isn't going to phase out until time Spirial phases out, meaning it is good for Kamigawa/Ravnica, Ravnica/TS, and TS/Peanut-Butter-Jelly (as the as yet unnannounced set is going to be called.) That's a hellishly long time, and it's also made to be a stand alone.
A return to bad ass Blue wizards, ice magic, a stand alone set that means I don't have to buy others to fully exploit, er I mean, capatilize on the mechanics... Very nice.
2) 1.11. Almast is back to being a frost mage, and leveling up pretty quickly. I hope to have 55 under my belt when I get back to work on Wednesday.
I had forgotten how much I like control; damage can blow me, but control - snares, speed movements, defense, is where I shine. It makes me much happier, although WoW still has some key mechanical issues for me, this keeps me content for now.
3) The Duskblade; a new WotC class, it's really captured my imagination. It's well done, and the more I look at it, the more I want to play one (or even -the- one, for those of you who know what I mean.) The spell list would probably be best if focused on ice spells.
All three of these are linked to ice, and it is interesting how glacial my life is becoming; I feel like I'm moving two steps back and one forward.
I can want something, and try to have it, but two steps - say, her and me - drive me away from that goal, and then one step - us, together - brings me toward it again. It's odd, and problematic.
In the past I have "liked" people but not wanted a relationship with them. This doesn't seem to be the case now, I just don't know what it is.
The same thing is going on at work; I'm kind of lagging, sort of bored with things. It's a slow time, but still, I feel like I could be, should be doing more, not just at work but with myself in general.
Ah well. A trip home will help.
Plans for the weekend:
Aaron and Molly are coming to town; Chris has engineered a big dinner.
I intend to imbibe.
DotA back at my house, with Aaron, Chris, and Jung.
...
Saturday, head home.
Play WoW, write some, chill the fuck out. Enjoy a bed that is my size, and not too small for me.
Sunday - Tuesday, see Saturday.
Tuesday, head back.
If anyone in Lexington or Falmouth wants to engineer something for the days I'll be passing through, leeme know. I'm not making any promises, but I'm sure I could visit for a bit.