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The universe is rooting for me!

Shiny Addict — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:00:35 +0000

So, I am casually eating Chinese at an old favorite haunt while back home, when I crack open this fortune cookie that pretty well assures me that the universe is rooting for me.

“Your goal will be met in two months.”

It’s great when the cosmos has confidence in you! Go go Massively OP and Looking for Shinies!

A Massively OP Kickstarter? You don’t say…

Shiny Addict — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:00:56 +0000

It’s no secret that today Massively Overpowered ( a group I am honored to be a part of) has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring back all the news-sharing, editorializing, screenshot one-shotting, and opinionating that was our favorite MMORPG blog. Apparently the cosmos already knew our plans!

It’s with more than a little irony that today’s horoscope reads:

“Ready or not, start investing your effort in the direction of your big goal.”

Yessir, Mr. Cosmos, Sir!

The fact that the goal is closing in on 50% funding in just hours is just a mind-blowing topic for another post!

Just say no to shinies? NEVAH!

Shiny Addict — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:00:39 +0000

Obviously my recent horoscope proves it doesn’t have any clue who it is dealing with.

“Temptations abound, but you know a trap when you see one. Maybe you’ll get away with the prize, but is it worth the risk?”

Heck YA! It is always worth the risk for a shiny. Death, repair bills — none of that matters as long as you get that beautiful little shiny in your hands. But wait, the horoscope didn’t even stop there! The next line:

“‘Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare’ — John Dryden”

As if. As if! Better luck next time, Mr. Horoscope.

The cosmos must play ArcheAge

Shiny Addict — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:00:02 +0000

Sometimes you have to wonder if these people can peek into your life (or at least your computer). Here’s today’s horoscope:

Patience isn’t only a virtue; it’s also a winning tactic.

Farming, sailing, running trade routes in hostile territories… yup, patience is definitely a thing in ArcheAge. The more patient you are, the better the payoff. And the more likely you will survive to see said payoff!

If nothing else, I think it proves the cosmos plays ArcheAge, too.

Got Landmark style?

Shiny Addict — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 03:00:30 +0000

A friend made a comment tonight that would have sent my drink though my nose and all over my monitor… had I been drinking! Luckily for me, I wasn’t. But anyone who’s been in Landmark the last week is sure to understand why:

“I want pants that say ‘F to interact’!”

Perhaps the beginnings of a new line of clothing? Would you wear a pair? Either way, it’s nice to have a reason to laugh at that special “feature” we’ve all been dealing with.

Oh happy day! I found a mouse!

Shiny Addict — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:00:51 +0000

That moment when you are sorting through stuff and find that awesome new mouse you bought yourself (no, not this adorbz fluffy one) on mega sale during the holidays last year and never actually got around to using! Hallelujah! And it couldn’t come at a better time: My current mouse has been glitching at very inopportune times lately. That’s really not good when there are big nasties fighting you.

It turns out I also invested in some really snazzy new headphones on that same Black Friday shopping spree, so I’m just going to pull out my Blue Yeti mic and finally use all my new accessories. Yay for finding shinies in my house!

I officially WIN at SOE Live!

Shiny Addict — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:00:09 +0000

Well, at swag packing at least! Remember the battle of the swag? Look at the final result! Tell me I am not a master packer? No checked baggage here. +20 organization and +25 stuffing technique

Sad to see SOE Live end; it’s always an awesome time. Be sure to watch Massively.com for a slew of stuff on this years convention, including a full gallery of pics and even a video (assuming that comes out decent enough!).

Houston, we have a(n inventory) problem

Shiny Addict — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 23:00:17 +0000

Full bag vs. SOE Live swag. I just wouldn’t be MJ without serious inventory management problems!

A shiny horoscope

Shiny Addict — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:00:18 +0000

By jove I think they’ve got it! Does this recent horoscope know me or what?

Temptations abound, but you know a trap when you see one. Maybe you’ll get away with the prize, but is it worth the risk?

Heck yah! A shiny is TOTALLY worth the risk! As if there was ever any doubt…

You have been warned!

Shiny Addict — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:00:37 +0000

Beware! Today’s horoscope offered an important caution:

You should be warned, though, that you’re more memorable and entertaining than you think.

Should I be worried? Honestly, I can see that as a good thing… except when being IDed for a bank heist!