Chronicles
I though it might be a fun idea to start recording what media I've
been consuming.
Have a look at what
games I'm playing or what music I am listening to.
Or just be disappointed at how much Taylor Swift I actually listen to...
Music
- Lady Gaga - MAYHEM
- Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe!
- Halsey - Badlands
Books
- by Aeron Dusk⭐10/10Unlike MoA, there was quite a lot of post major conflict story (my favourite part of a story) which was my main criticism. The Varcross Key has really good pace with a great balance of relationship, drama and comedy. I was glued to the book, so drawn in that I was reading it midway though the day instead of only before bed. You are mostly in the PoV of the main protagonist but I would have liked more PoVs of other characters like Derrick, Toby and Vince. I though the ending was really well put together and is the best one hes written so far: great delivery and leaves room for a sequel (but not a cliff hanger). Can't wait to see what Aeron brews next!
- by Lech Blaine⭐7/10
- by Aeron DuskGreat story so far! Will update when series has finished.
- by Aeron Dusk⭐9/10I loved it! It's a good story novel with a good balance of romance, drama and comedy. Got really hooked on it and finished it within 2 weeks, can't remember the last time I read a book so fast. I wish there was more length after the main storyline, there was a large time skip but I think the author is looking to expand more around Amulii with a web novel. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a short read and wanted to read some great werewolf drama.
- by Aeron Dusk⭐9/10I really liked this story. It had everything I needed to stay hooked: funny, entertaining, engaging (and a good level of smut). My favourite parts were the interactions between different characters and their POVs. The pacing was really good until the end, it seemed like everything was all mushed together. I ended up reading it all in like 3-4 days, looking forward to reading the other books/stories.
Games
Pugstorm⭐8/10I seriously underestimated Marvel Rivals. I kinda though it was a generic shooter with the Marvel characters but it has become a fun hero shooter.
Plays more fun then Overwatch 2 ATM and I love unrestricted queues.
My favourite characters so far: Invisible Woman, Storm, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Penny and Luna- Pugstorm⭐6/101.0 got released. Played it with a friend for a bit, but didn't finish. Summoner was really shit.
- ArenanetThey have definitely learn some lessons from the previous mini-expansion like giving weapons at the start.
I am liking it so far but its way too early (1/4 complete).
Having only one meta event was disappointing (literarily just kill at same time mechanic).
- Arenanet⭐6/10Combats really good this expansion (minus the job balance and identity), even the dungeons are great but it's the only thing holding the game together.
The story is really mediocre in especially coming from Endwalker (crazy cat lady keeps self inserting herself, my favourite parts were without her).
My friends and I have started to notice the gap in between content updates is quite lengthy, and hasn't changed between expansion releases.
There is not much to do if not raiding savage/ultimate.
I don't think I will play much this time round, already looking to unsub and demolish my house.
Might not even play future expansions as life has gotten really busy and FFXIV isn't what I'm looking for currently.
I will note, the graphics update was a worthwhile improvement!
- V RisingStunlock Studios⭐7/10A very fun ARPG, but I recommend you turn on the setting to turn the ability to teleport with items.
Was pretty good but there was kind of an abnormally large grind of gathering materials which was tedious.
Media
- CurrentChuck Lorre Productions, Warner Bros. Television
- Marvel Studios⭐5/10Didn't care much for this film. Combat and effects were cool, story was mid. Really did not care for Kang or the Quantum Realm. I suppose this will play more into the next Avengers (might? Kang was removed for Dr Doom).
- Marvel Studios⭐7/10I missed some of previous Marvel movies after and before Civil War, so it was exciting to see where this went. Story wasn't as good as the previous in the series but was still enjoyable
- Marvel Studios⭐8/10Was really good, I enjoy Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas in this series.
- Paramount Pictures; Hasbro⭐8/10I watched most of this on the way to Canada and finished it when I got back (thanks Netflix). Funny, great plot, entertaining and true to D& D. Wasn't expect it to be this good and would recommend!
Developing
- Currentheyitsxen.devPerson website & blogAstro, TailwindCSSThats this website! Still a heavy work in progress. I'm really starting to like Astro as an alternative to static HTML builders.