tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042185113412329702012-02-16T09:25:26.790-06:00A collection of my online musings. Read at your own risk.Marcnoreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-47862478562791425812010-10-31T21:28:00.000-05:002010-10-31T21:28:21.418-05:00

Getting back into Red Dead, so I wanted to save this for future viewing.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-15336962815384751172010-10-25T20:51:00.010-05:002010-10-25T21:49:42.225-05:00

FFXIV stuff follows. Hey, you were warned... I want some true answers from players, about something. I've been reading some posts online, from players complaining they can't see the actual benefits, from certain stat modifiers. Posts like this one: I don't know about STR, but I can tell you from my tests with a parser that DEX is worthless. I originally had my DEX up to about 70, my parser

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-57905202335836054732010-10-12T12:17:00.001-05:002010-10-22T16:35:02.440-05:00

Haven't wrote anything in forever. Checking to see if this thing still works. Just sat through a discussion, that basically 'informed' me of several 'facts': Barack Obama wasn't born in the United States. He was actually born in Kenya. Upon taking office, one of the first things he did, was suppress government documents that would expose his ruse to the American public. He's generally a shitty

Marcnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-12129923851671334072010-08-16T11:51:00.003-05:002010-10-12T11:57:09.437-05:00

Just discovered that one of my current games, Fallout 3, has some interesting gear in common with my previous gaming fave, FFXI. Oh yeah, OK. You know I MUST HAVE THIS. Apparently all I need to do is go visit an alien Mothership that is hovering some miles above the earth, deal with a few alien invaders, and attempt to liberate some people that were abducted from various time

Marcnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-82641741116932314382010-08-01T11:37:00.000-05:002010-08-01T11:37:38.292-05:00

After watching TV this fine Sunday morning, I've determined I need a Fushigi ball. Immediately. OK, I probably don't need one. But I'm intrigued. I think our cat would like one, so he could watch it go back and forth in the air. It looks both relaxing and worrisome, all at the same time. It seems like a harmless plastic toy, but one of those special plastic toys that could easily sprout a blade

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-14954072479657625192010-07-27T20:29:00.000-05:002010-07-27T20:29:50.476-05:00

I haven't blogged anything in awhile, so I thought I'd slip on the headphones (Silver Mt. Zion: "Sisters! Brothers!...") and jot down a few recent thoughts and happenings. So let's see. Since my last post: I went to Indianapolis for the weekend, to go with my wife as she dropped off her pics for the Indiana State Fair photography contest. Nothing much happening up there, yet (fair itself is a

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-68143953181646031982010-07-22T09:18:00.002-05:002010-07-22T11:44:01.222-05:00

Looks like fun. Might have to give this a download from the PSN store, later tonight. I need some lighthearted humor. And some relaxing hack-and-slash might be fun, for a change. I can't tell how many levels there are in Deathspank, or anything about story length from the website. But the video says there are "tons of side quests" for "piles of awesome loot", or somesuch. I don't see how that

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-35743594863510227972010-07-20T23:59:00.000-05:002010-07-20T23:59:03.053-05:00

For Helghan! Had a long day today. Wanted to finish it off with some Killzone 2 fun. I still have a few propaganda and intel to find in the campaign mode. And I would have liked to have joined a friend online to team up against some bots in the newer map packs. But that was apparently not meant to be. Come on! Shooting some virtual enemies, in new playable maps? How could that not be

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-69441215627237746042010-07-19T23:13:00.004-05:002010-07-19T23:33:48.635-05:00

I'm laying here awake on my iPhone, when I should be sleeping. I have an excruciating day of dry meetings ahead of me tomorrow. I need to be awake at 4AM, so I can meet the carpool group at 5, ready to do a 3+ hour road trip to get there in the first place. But all I can do is lie here wide awake. I knew this would happen. I felt it brewing all day. I hate early morning... anything, basically.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-12894508628011892852010-07-16T15:52:00.006-05:002010-07-16T16:13:22.051-05:00

Spent a fair amount of time last night migrating this blog over from Posterous (which I found cumbersome) back home to Blogger (which is awesome). Accessed and imported many of my ancient posts from days gone by, and I'll spend the rainy days over the next few weeks editing and publishing those back to this main repository of all things Marc/Tarmus. These old posts won't appear as new posts.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-12583433334078597272010-07-16T12:30:00.000-05:002010-07-16T12:30:05.255-05:00

I'm usually not a big fan of the inevitable millions of parody videos, trying to cash in on a particular meme-of-the-month. But I'll admit, I thought this one was funny. The mere fact you know what's coming, makes it even better. Double Rainbow Autotune Original Yosemitebear Double Rainbow

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-73660657867334526452010-07-15T08:13:00.006-05:002010-07-19T12:01:39.927-05:00

Just made the mistake of trying one of our potted pepper plant fruits, with no nearby water or milk handy. Big mistake. As you can hopefully tell from the picture, it's not very big. But the Bird's-Eye Chili/Thai Pepper is deceptively hot. Hot as HELL actually. The Scoville Scale shows the Thai pepper as being less hot than a Habanero. This, I can personally attest, is a blatant lie. I bit

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-90839381003102884632010-07-13T22:03:00.002-05:002010-07-16T09:09:51.074-05:00

(not a lie) Ever wonder what a $20 sheet cake looks like? Well, you can cross that one off your list. I just had a piece last night. We don't normally eat such sophisticated baked goods, in this house. But this was for a good cause. It was from a food auction, for the local 4-H chapter. They raise needed funds, by auctioning off the winning youth projects to the general fair attendees. And if

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-43526363644976013752010-07-13T17:19:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:44:11.267-05:00

I don't really have a large point to make. So quickly, here's what I'm thinking before I head home.... I'm enjoying my iPhone with iOS 4 running on it, and I still cannot play a podcast, via voice command? WTF? 2010? And why can I "shuffle" my playlists, but not "unshuffle" them by voice? Or am I doing something wrong? Noshuffle? Unshuffle? STOP FUCKING SHUFFLING? What's the magic word?

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-4674453374174153912010-07-12T20:50:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:44:22.736-05:00

via 1119732.net How did I miss this? I'm not that busy/drunk this summer. Or maybe it's not legit? I'm loving the stuff I've already heard. Can't wait for some new stuff to drop. Then again, there's a big leap between getting back together for some live performances, and recording new material. Still, it's encouraging.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-9780742436896188412010-07-11T21:05:00.010-05:002010-07-16T08:44:38.828-05:00

I pure hate this goof on Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures. Zak Baggins, or somesuch? Just a gigantic buffed-out douchelord of a guy, who wears these dark, 1 size too small t-shirts, all the time (so his arms look HUGE in the night-vision, yo). Constantly provoking ghosts and spirits who are no doubt minding their own business in the afterlife, and trying to get himself raped in these supposedly

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-55449682663214502572010-07-06T21:30:00.012-05:002010-07-16T08:44:55.983-05:00

If you're a PC owner, you can now preorder FFXIV. And if you preorder now, here's what you can get:  (PS3: go f*** yourself) FINAL FANTASY XIV release date has been announced! The game will be available for PC on September 30. The limited PC Collector's Edition will offer eight- day early access to the realm of Eorzea. Also included in the limited Collector's Edition: BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-12597356952710404022010-07-06T12:35:00.005-05:002010-07-16T08:45:09.333-05:00

Look Ma, no hands! Here's a pic of my backyard (sort of), to prove to Hitman that I don't in fact live in "Indiana meth country". My grass is nice and green, and well-kept. My neighbors could use some work, but I digress.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-53664347158343513752010-07-03T22:44:00.003-05:002010-07-16T08:45:34.301-05:00

Nothing like some fried batter and powdered sugar to help usher in our American Independence Day. Followed up with some bombs bursting in air.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-5103512287138861202010-07-02T17:19:00.002-05:002010-07-16T08:45:46.149-05:00

Beautiful day outside here today, so I'm breaking out a great outdoor performance by my boys in Umphrey's McGee. This one is from Bonnaroo, June 11th 2010. Great live version of Mantis, with some Glory in the middle for flavor. You MUST go see these guys live, if they are in your area. Enjoy!

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-8573767038963590832010-07-02T11:17:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:45:51.653-05:00

Read some comments from a friend this morning, about how online arguments have degenerated over the last few years? Coincidentally, I just happened to be looking at this particular message board exchange: (GamesRadar) Red Dead Redemption hailed as the best game of 2010. (SomeGuy) Yeah well my mom died when I was two, and I don't give a shit any more. Yikes. Uncomfortable. I remember

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-18043856191795882412010-06-30T09:47:00.002-05:002010-07-16T08:45:57.911-05:00

via twitter.com FINAL FANTASY XIV FOR PC CONFIRMED FOR 30th SEPTEMBER 2010 RELEASE I AM READY!!! A friend and I were discussing today, the last we heard of the game release was going to be sometime this November. And I assume the PC and PS3 release dates will be simultaneous? Hopefully. I'll need to get my preorder in, tonight. I think I may have to cancel my regular preorder, and pop

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-86368842673606267502010-06-29T22:25:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:46:05.611-05:00

via gamespot.com Announced North American lineup, starting June 29 Downloadable PS3 game: Wipeout HD Two minis: Field Runners, Age of Zombies PSone game: Rally Cross Full game trial: Infamous Three monthly episodes of Qore downloadable magazine European lineup, June 29 - August 3 Introductory full game download: Standard edition of Little Big Planet Downloadable

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-34483312809692365152010-06-27T22:35:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:46:10.600-05:00

Had some free time this weekend, so I dedicated it to finishing off Red Dead Redemption (main story). Absolutely loved this game. RDR was quite immersive, with graphics that very accurately depicted life in the Old West. This title ended up being much more than the 'Grand Theft Horse' clone I've seen it foolishly described as. Can we maybe talk about this? As good as RDR was, it wasn't

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804218511341232970.post-51508420996281497852010-06-26T22:43:00.001-05:002010-07-16T08:46:17.415-05:00

I don't really understand the concept of "The Rapture". But it still fascinates me, from a logistical standpoint. As I understand it, those that were true believers in God during their life, will at some unknown point in the future, be called instantly up to Heaven. By God. Right in the middle of what they were doing that day, leaving all their earthly possessions behind. Maybe that's not

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