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To be clear - life is like the Ugly Kid Joe version of that song… before Chapin traveled through time to make the “original” :).
I now have all five sages, but still wandering Hyrule at the moment and loving every minute. I don’t want it to end, and I’m pretty convinced that Nintendo programmed this game to drag as long as possible.
Long story, but my wife and I inadvertently became coaches of my son’s coach-pitch team. It’s actually a lot of fun. We still play baseball EVERY day of the week (outside of the organized team) - which is exhausting at times - but it’s fun to see him have a passion for something.
Lacrosse is ahead of its time. IMO, we’re only one new generation from it breaking through to “mainstream” - at least to the level rugby is achieving in the U.S., currently.
Hope you’re making the best of these “historic times” we’re living through. As a fellow Gen X’er, all I can say is that I didn’t sign up for things getting so “real.” I’m far too apathetic to grasp the clown show that’s happening around us. Oh well. At least ToTK is helping to keep things in perspective.
Take care. I always get a positive boost from our exchanges!
Reaper,
I am still having a blast with ToTK. I’ve been wandering Hyrule and the Depths since I last posted. Had beaten three of the regional phenomena a couple of months ago. Finally decided to go beat the Queen Gibdo in the fourth region - about 10 minutes ago.
Not too much more to report. I have a 1st grader who (on his own) has found a love of baseball. It’s exhausting for me to play wiffle ball every night, but the joy that comes out of it far outweighs the toll on my aging body :).
Currently in Cali for work, so get a little reprieve from baseball for a couple of days. I hope all is well for you!
He must be really good at battles - so credit is definitely deserved. I suppose I’d take the same approach if I was good in battle. But I’m not… so, I just try to enjoy the game anyway.
Hi Reaper,
I came into with the hope that it would at least be as good as BotW, but I did share the opinion that it couldn’t be better. Kind of like how Majora’s Mask was okay, but couldn’t outdo Ocarina of Time.
I am so glad to hear your nephew’s advice, because I’ve been dinking around with the main story and just exploring. Occasionally coming back to the main story, running into a hurdle (eg. needing warmer clothes), and then exploring some more (to find those warmer clothes). But I do seem to find lots of bright, shiny objects (both figuratively and actually) and going off on fun tangents.
It’s a lot of fun, for sure! The long weekend was good and was spent on the quieter side of the WA mountains. Back to the grind tomorrow!
It’s still early, but I think TotK is even more fun that BotW. TBD, I suppose, but fun nonetheless. I’ve gone to the Depths and am making progress in Rito Village. Hope you have a great long weekend!
Hi Reaper,
Solving fiscal issues - ensuring certain groups of people don’t feel “left behind” - to me, has always been that utopia we hope to reach. Unfortunately, I’m pessimistic because greed and power among elites (in both left and right parts of the spectrum) won’t let that happen. I think Carlin said it best (and I am completely paraphrasing), “there is a club (of elites) in the world, and we’re not part of the club!”
I do think a little more humility amongst individuals could go a long way. While we can certainly do our best to ensure a comfortable life for our loved ones, I think it’d behoove us to realize that in the grand scheme of things, we aren’t as important as we think we are. When you have a moment, Google “pale blue dot quote” from Carl Sagan. I think it’s simple, powerful, and puts things into perspective. IMO.
Quick ToTK update. I didn’t manage to reach the second shrine last night and obtain the ascend power (or whatever it’s called. I got it then went to sleep). Kid is about to go to sleep now, so I’ll probably go try to log another hour of play this evening.
Be well and take care.
You said it. Our lives, up until the last few years, enjoyed more “peaceful times.”
I don’t blame the media. I blame the Baby Boom generation as a whole. They’re the ones who have been divisive their whole lives, and no matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to get rid of them in political power.
They created the “participation trophy,” and have the call their kids, the millenials, the most entitled generation? They’re the one complaining about Gen X being lazy and apathetic. Again, the boomers should look in the mirror. The boomers created the current media. Whether it’s “MSM” or “Right-wing opinion” shows, they’re all completely full of s#!+. I take’em all with a grain of salt, but they are ALL in it to make money off of ratings. Every last one of them, right or left.
As for your description of the mentally ill’s profile - I think you hit the nail on the head. But again, how do we keep them from shooting people? Whether it’s gang shooting, domestic violence, or most importantly shooting our CHILDREN? I’m tired of hearing, “we need to ban guns,” but I am almost more tired of hearing, “it’s a mental health issue.” The former is not attainable - nor do I think it should be. The latter is fully attainable - yet that Boomer mentality of divisiveness prevents us for actually doing something about it. It is EXTREMELY POSSIBLE to mitigate mass shootings without taking away guns. It’s EXTREMELY IMPOSSIBLE to ban all guns. Life happens in the grey area and we all ought to stop feeding the Boomer mentality of divisiveness.
Biden is old and boring. Trump is rich and has absolutely NOTHING in common with the Republican base. He’s just really good at riling them up (and don’t get me wrong, they have many justifiable civil grievances) so he can attain power. Like everyone else he’s encountered, he’ll chew them up and spit them out as soon as they are no longer useful to his goal.
This country needs a center-right party and the republicans are NO LONGER that. If it’s authoritarianism one wants, then Trump’s the guy.
I’m still working on the second shrine in ToTK. My child doesn’t sleep, so I don’t get as much time as I’d like to play. Probably better for me - it’ll “extend” my experience of playing over time.
Thanks again for the forum. I hope I’m keeping this respectful. If not, I can let it go and make reaper board mellow again (MRBMA).
Hey Reaper,
I am of the “it’s democracy vs. autocracy”perspective. Policy is irrelevant when one side is playing a zero-sum game. They distract with “policy,” thrive on fomenting anger, and creating culture wars as a means to an end. They don’t care about us at all. In the fact, these days, the more I hear a politician say that he/she is fighting for me, I am convinced that they feel the 180-degree opposite.
I could give a golly gosh darn about the culture wars that have typically fueled the “rivalry” between Democrats and republicans during our lifetime. The Republican Party is no longer a center-right party. It’s an illiberal danger to the country (and the world). The Democrats are completely living in delusion, but at least have a belief in free and fair elections. Though, their party is nearing the point of collapse (much like the republicans have in the last 6 - 8 years). Dude, we’re headed for an authoritarian state where all the so-called “freedom” we Americans pride ourselves on, will be gone. Completely gone. Those who like the authoritarians because they’re “like us”?? Yeah, the authoritarians are playing those people - and doing it with real ease.
And I agree that children need to be kept safe. My kindergartner’s school went into lockdown yesterday. Fortunately no one was hurt and the PD was able to apprehend the suspect. But now we’re dealing with a scared kid wondering why an adult would want to shoot them. For those of us “responsible gun owners,” there is a simple way to stop having people talk about banning guns. What is that solution? Stop mass shootings. How? Well, instead of saying “it’s a mental health issue” and then walking away with no solution. Maybe invest in a solution. I have to believe that an overwhelmingly number of Americans believe that if a severely mentally ill person is prohibited from owning guns, then mass shootings would stop… and then? People stop talking about banning guns, because children aren’t being shot and killed weekly. Sorry, this rant hits close to home, because it’s been an emotional couple of days in my (otherwise) safe community.
On a much lighter note - there was a lot of cheesy music in the 80s, but wow - in the past year or so - I’ve realized that a lot of 80s music was ahead of its time. Speaking of music made in the 80s (though not “80s music,” per say), I have been listening to a lot of GNR in the past couple of weeks. I always knew that Axl Rose had pipes, but man, here we are 40 years later and I still haven’t heard another vocalist with his range. Chris Cornell came close, but didn’t quite have that same range.
Be well man. Thanks again for the forum!
Hi Reaper,
Just spent about two hours playing ToTK. While the environment is different, in many ways the overall game play is a continuation of BoTW. I’m still in the process of obtaining the basic tools of the game, and learning 1-oh-1’s of the how-to’s, but overall I’m enjoying it. Will report more opinions in the coming weeks as I play more.
With regards to my innocuous statement with regards to self-reflection… having grown up in “red” america, living in “blue”america, and now residing in “purple america (and yes, all three are in WA), I feel that I have a unique perspective. I don’t think this makes me better than anyone, but I do feel that it gives me a credible, well-rounded opinion of the state of our country (and the world, for that matter).
We are in a spot, both nationally and at the world scale, where authoritarianism is taking a stronger hold and trying to push out democracies. America is no exception to this, and I believe is not only susceptible to democracy dying, but might be the most “at-risk” of any of the wealthy democracies in the world.
There is a saying that tells us we need to “learn from history.” Most of the time we brush this sentiment off as a “I get it, but we’ve already learned.” I don’t believe this at all now. We are on the precipice of, not only repeating history (circa 1917 through 1945), but it is even more dangerous now because of the technologies we have.
I am not a conspiracy theorist. I am not a Chicken Little type of person. That said, for the past few years I have self-reflected to ensure that I am not over-reacting or trying to appease my own ego.
I feel confident that I am of sound mind and body. What we’re seeing today is scary. We need to STOP the tribalism. We NEED to be humble and accept when we’re wrong sometimes. We need to realize that the authoritarians are trying to distract us with why the “other side’s” political policies are bad for us. The authoritarians are playing a zero-sum game for power. The are playing with the minds of a LOT of good people who lack means to live comfortably. They foment anger and fear to obtain votes from these GOOD people. For what reason?? Power..
Authoritarianism is antithetical to being American. By definition it means that we no longer vote for our leaders. We entrust one person (and their hand-picked cronies) to “do what’s right for the people.”
Listen, there’s legitimate work that needs to be done in this country. There are people who have been left behind and can’t achieve the American dream. Fomenting hate and authoritarianism is not the answer. Nor are a “defund the police” or “progressive wokism” the answer.
I’ve gone on a rant and appreciate you providing your forum for these things sometimes.
You’re a practical person. I know we don’t see eye to eye on every political issue, but without having ever met you, I can tell that the two of us are the types of people who our friends, family, and colleagues respect - even if they disagree with us.
To end this on a more positive note - I’m going to introduce my son to the Lego movie soon. Because…. Well… it’s awesome. Be well, and thanks again for letting me rant :).
Hey Reaper,
Lego City Undercover has been the obsession in our household for the last couple of months. It’s G-rated GTA and it’s a lot of fun.
Tears of the Kingdom is slated for May 12th. I can’t wait.
Hope all is well for you and yours. IMO it’s a time of self-reflection and ACTUALLY learning from history. To take advice from Marsellus Wallace, I’m doing my best avoid letting “pride $&*# with (me).”
Stepping off my soapbox. Take it easy, man. EOM.
Hey Reaper,
Hope you had a good Christmas and new years. Snow and ice wreaked a bit of havoc for us, but overall, we had a good time.
I’ll have to check out Astroneer - sounds like fun and something that could occupy my time 25 hours a day :). My (almost) 6-year old and I have been playing a lot of Luigi’s Mansion 3. Wow… it might be my favorite game from the Super Mario brand. Though, Super Mario Bros 2 will always be my true favorite. Anyhow, if you’re looking for a fun Switch game to play, I highly recommend Luigi’s Mansion. At the very least, it’ll help pass some time until the new Zelda game is released in a few months.
Hope all is well for you. Take care!
Hey Reaper,
Sorry about the delayed response. Life happening :).
You may already know this, but new Zelda game in May of 2023. I know what I’ll be doing at dusk (around 10:00pm) in the PNW summer :).
I also hope the rumors of a new GTA game are true. I wish they were released more often, but I suppose Rockstar deserves credit for not being hasty…. Like… not even close to being hasty..
To sort of stay on topic for iHub, I recently bought into a small bit of crypto. I do think blockchain is the future, but there is no way something like bitcoin, ethereum or doge (heh!) will ever outdo the greenback. It’s a matter of time until the USD (or an iteration, thereof) becomes the global electronic standard using blockchain. You, know - once the bankers stop fighting
decentralization. Maybe in our lifetime.
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving! 12yp - I believe you already had Thanksgiving up north? Hope it was good, and that your Thursday, November 24 will be festive. Oh yeah, I’m going to see the Kraken/Sharks game on Weds. Plan on wearing my Kraken sweater, but if things go south, I’ll rip it off to reveal my Sharks sweater :).
Best to both of you!
Spot on, dude. Hope you’re doing well. I’m good - just moving through the rat race via the path of least resistance.
I haven’t checked recently - have you heard anything about a release date for the next Zelda game? I’m feeling ready for it. Wouldn’t mind a new GTA, too, but that’s probably wishful thinking.
Hey Reaper,
We’re always on guard for earthquakes and tsunamis (and volcanic explosions) in this neck of the woods. The landscape here is absolutely, positively beautiful, but the (potential) trade offs are always lingering. I lived up near the Canadian border when the Nisqually quake hit. The epicenter was about 130 miles south of me, but I woke up thinking I was having a seizure. Then I realized my desk and clock were mildly shaking and that it must have been an earthquake.
Again, about two years ago, I was woken up in the middle of the night to similar mild shaking. This time the epicenter was about 10 miles away, but the quake was much less intense on the Richter scale compared to the Nisqually quake.
I have definitely thought about recording my own music. I foresee doing it some day, and probably when my son is a little more independent so I have more time. He starts kindergarten in September. Crazy.
For now, I dream of being able to record music like the Beastie Boys “The Mix-up” album. I will never ever have their talent, but the vibe of that album (and much of their instrumental music) is what I like when just trying to relax.
On that note. I’ve got some drums to play before bed! Take care!
Hi Reaper,
Semi-good news from Vegas. We budget x-amount of money for gambling when we go. Some years we do really well and use the winnings at the Encore spa. Other years, we lose it all. This year, we only lost half of what we budgeted. But we only play slots and video poker. It “stretches” the dollar :).
I’m a wannabe musician, too. Rhythm has always been innate to me. I have a bass guitar that I love, but it’s impossible to play it without my family (or my neighbors) hating me. So, I’m contented with my electronic drums and headphones. Can actually play along with Weezer or Smashing Pumpkins songs without totally screwing up. I suppose that statement also shows my age, too.
Even if I’m not that good at drums, I’m having a lot of fun with them, and it’s good stress relief. I encourage anyone who has “toyed” with a hobby to find a way to make it an actual hobby. Alright, I’ll step off my
soapbox now. Take care, man!
The drum kit I bought is an Alesis Command-X. Not just pad drums.
Hi Reaper,
I wanted an acoustic drum kit in high school, but my parents (understandably) wanted nothing to do with that in the house. My older brother had finally moved out (along with his years of playing electric guitar), so I was doomed in my request before I asked.
I’d much prefer an acoustic set, but I don’t have a place to set them up right now. The particular electronic kit I bought sounds pretty darn good. The mesh heads are actually pretty similar to an acoustic set. The feel of hitting the cymbals leaves something to be desired, but they still sound pretty good. Anyhow, best purchase I’ve made in a long time.
Heading to Vegas soon (without child) to celebrate birthdays. Maybe I’ll get lucky and strike it rich, but probably unlikely at the $5 video poker games I tend to play when I visit that town.
I’m with you with regards to what scares kids. I think it might be a little soon for my particular kid’s interests to get into DragonballZ, but I appreciate the idea. Will definitely keep it as an option in the not-too-distant future.
Be well!
Hey Reaper,
I’ve never been one to buy into “the sky is falling” camp. In fact, I’ve written off such thoughts for most of my life.
While I don’t believe it’s falling now, I do believe we are in far-from-normal times. In fact, so far-from-normal that I believe the definition of “normal” is changing. Right now is the real deal - not just alarmists screaming at a wall.
I was looking more at DragonballZ. Im definitely interested in checking it out! My son is interesting - in most ways, he’s fearless, but it’s hit-or-miss when it comes to fictional “scariness”. On the one hand, he like Incredibles 2 more than the original - even though the sequel is darker and more scary. On the other hand, he gets frightened at some scenes in the Curious George Halloween special.
On an unrelated note - after wanting one since I was 16, I finally bought a drum set.. SO MUCH FUN!. It’s electronic, so I can play through headphones and not make everyone within an earshot hate me. That said, I’m ready for an amp… so I guess there’s that.
Hey Reaper,
Hope all is well for you in these “historic times!” All is good in my neck of the woods.
I can’t remember if you’re a Star Wars fan. If so, have you been able to catch the Obi-Wan Kenobi show yet?
Hi Reapee,
Time does fly. These last couple of years have been the longest two years to ever go by so quickly. My son had just turned three years old when this all started, and he’ll be starting Kindergarten next fall. Crazy…. I’m looking forward to the upcoming ebb. It’ll be a nice “break” for all of us to come up for air.
Speaking of which, a few buddies and I got together at a family cabin in the cascade mountains about 6 months ago. It was awesome to see them. Anyhow, we were sitting outside, shooting the breeze and listening to the river. All of a sudden we heard a bunch of loud fireworks…. We look over, and there is a Douglas Fir tree falling over into the river. I’m guessing it was about 50 years old. What did I learn? If a tree falls in the forest?? It definitely makes a sound!
As for legos. Yeah, I can attest that having a larger budget definitely results in extraneous purchases. It’s fun and relaxing, though. And it’ll force you to find some plays that’ll make you some money so you can support the Lego habit :P.
That’s cool about your nephew. Understanding high voltage and low voltage are great and practical skills. Both carry dangers (depending whether your pulling cables in 30 foot rafters or simply through some false ceilings), but low voltage has an advantage for safety… it’s almost impossible to get electrocuted :). You think your nephew is gaining any interest in IT infrastructure (ie. servers, workstations, switches, etc.)? I’m a bit nerdy on it all, but it’s pretty cool stuff. Pays decently, and keeps the mind sharp.
Nice to be exchanging messages with you again. The rat race does distract me, but I’ll try to check in a bit more often. Take care!
Hey Reaper,
I am alive and well - not ignoring you. Just navigating “IT Project Season” during the days (and some nights and weekends) while herding a 5-year old the rest of the time.
Had a change of entertainment recently. Been spending more time with LEGO building. It’s a great distraction from everything else going on in the world, and my son loves the train we built. I’m now on a mission to collect the right bricks to re-create some of the subway and elevated stations we have in Seattle. Not to scale (I don’t have that much patience), but the hobby keeps me going.
I also recently got into Sudoku. I’m about 10 years late to that party, but it’s “mindless” entertainment that helps keep my mind sharp(ish).
I know everyone has their opinions on the vaccine, and I’m not here to debate that. My son is finally old enough to get the shot, so he’s done with the first round. Once he gets his second shot, he’ll be on level playing field with all of us older than five to be able to choose whether to get the jab or not (I fully understand that he is five, and his parents made the decision, but hopefully you get my meaning).
I’m neither optimistic nor pessimistic on where 2022 will take the world. Like everyone else, though, it would sure be nice to get back to some level of normalcy. While hope is not much of a strategy, I do think it’s still worth hoping for the best.
Hi Reaper,
Hope all is well. Question for 2022… is it too soon for me to play BoTW again? I finished everything (for the second time) back in July. Was playing MarioKart, recently with my son, and chose Link as my driver. Now I just want to play BoTW again.
I downloaded the GTA trilogy for Switch, but just can’t get myself into it (yet). So I need to play a different game for now.
I thought QEDN was going to be gone by now - taken down by Lattuca and his (mediocre) lawyer?
Happy New Year!
Hey 12yp,
I’ve been waiting almost 35 years (when I was just a school age kid) for this day…..The NHL’s first home game in Seattle……
Ironically, I am in Portland at the moment, but you get my sentiment :).
Hi Reaper,
I think I’m ready for the BOTW sequel, but it’s sounding like it’s going to be a 2022-thing. Nevertheless, the original is still a phenomenal game.
As for sources about covid? I gave up on obtaining this from media outlets about a year ago. Of course I read, listen and watch the news to keep a pulse on the world, in general, but news pundits are no experts on medicine and science. And politicians?? I am now on my third decade of ripping both Democrats and Republicans to shreds. I can’t stand either party. Sure, I’ve held my nose and voted for them, but not out “being proud” of either. I’m a multi-party system kind of person, but that’s a totally different discussion.
Anyhow, I’ve been quite happy with a Podcast I regularly listen to called the Osterholm Report that is focused on COVID-19. He’s an epidemiologist, and I feel that he does a good job of focus on the numbers. It’s worth a listen - if you’re interested in limited-to-zero political influence on the topic.
As for the solar generator. Yes yes yes! You clearly understand that non-conventional battle is what will happen if things go downhill. It’s not about territory being taken over, violence or guerilla warfare (though, there will be some poor suckers who think they have to go that route - and will inevitably fail). It’s about cutting people off from the things they depend on in life - which ALL is backed by technology (even agriculture is). That said, once people have their power cut off (which is where a solar solution is key) or their cell phone towers jammed or their food supply interrupted, they’ll be SOL. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that, though. It’d be a complete waste of time as far as I’m concerned. Again, it’s why I try (for better or worse) to bridge gaps when I see opportunities. It’s hard these days, simply because we don’t intermingle with each other in public as much because of COVID. Thus, we don’t have a chance to have ad hoc discussions about important topics. Instead, we get stuck in our echo chambers and silos of social media.
Don’t know if the URL I’ve put below will get stripped. If so, please take a minute to go to YouTube and search for “the more we get together” by Raffi. It’s such a simple song, that for decades has been listened to by young children. I admit that Raffi annoyed me when my son was two years old, but the message of this song is so applicable (IMO) these days.
https:// youtu.be/4crwVqxsVO0
Hi Reaper,
Sounds like you’re keeping yourself busy, and having fun.
Having played BoTW for a second time, I think playing everything but the castle is more fun. However, I will caveat that by reminding you that I come from the perspective of someone who raided the castle during my first go-around at the game :). So, my opinion my differ if I hadn’t already “been there, done that.”
As for Covid - had a couple friends (fully vaccinated) get sick, and transmit it to their young children. I do think the data show that being vaccinated mitigates death and hospitalization (against the current known variants), but it’s clear that the virus will continue to propagate (and probably figure out ways to make people sicker down the road). Enjoy the antibodies while you have them. If this is like other coronaviruses (ie. common cold), reinfection is likely.
While I am trying to avoid infection (at least) until my child is eligible for a vaccine, I don’t think “herd immunity” will be achievable - and if it ever is - it’ll be only after the 7 billion+ people in the world contract it quickly enough to stop mutations… so, basically never :). Hopefully more therapeutics will come to market to help normalize life. I highly recommend keeping your eyes peeled for stocks that are focused on “sanitation.” Think “flashing light on subway cars that kill molecules in milliseconds” sort of stuff.
As for generators. Doesn’t hurt to have one. For a while, I thought that was the path this country was going down, but as I step back, it seems like any conflict will be unconventional. Yeah, there will be enclaves of people with weapons, but I don’t see that being as big of a threat as it was during pre-industrial times. Again, when opportunities present themselves, I try to engage in productive dialogue (rather than shouting over each other).
Anyhow, take care! Will check in again at some point in the near future.
Hi Reaper,
Hope all is well. Not much news to report from my end. Played BOTW until earlier this month, and have been playing some Mario since. It’s simple and entertaining. Just the right prescription for the current times.
I liquidated most of my plays - other than TTCM. For some reason, I’m letting my gut decide for me that I should keep that one (even though I haven’t been keeping up on status for the past couple of months). I reluctantly got rid of all my DGTW - knowing that I’ll miss out on future gains. Oh well, still did pretty well considering I bought all my shares at .0001.
I’m doing my small part to try and calm the continued (and evolving) chaos that has surrounded us for at least the last 1.5 years. Not sure if I’m having any success, but at least trying to do what I think is right??
Hope you’re doing well!
Hi Reaper,
Sorry for the delay - been a lot of stuff going on lately. Pretty typical for a summer. In fact, just got back from a weekend of camping in the San Juan Islands. The ferry ride from the mainland to the islands is beautiful. Those of us in the PNW take it for granted. However, I’ve lived on this side of the state for 20+ years and still find myself amazed with and blessed to live among such scenes.
Still roaming Hyrule. I did attend the wedding and saw some new houses go up near my house, thereafter. The riff raff doesn’t seem to go away. Or maybe I just haven’t tried hard enough? I can’t think of one “new” thing I’ve encountered this time around - other than exploring a little more of the land. I’m up to 182 Korok’s found. Definitely more than I did the first time around. I tried going into the Lost Woods a few times to “cash those in” and maybe get the sword, but I got stumped trying to follow the path the trees were giving me.. so… I’ll probably try that again soon
Oh… I did manage to find the whole Hylian Zora outfit (the armor, of course, but also the helm and the greaves). I’ve also discovered how incredibly useful the Rubber suit is. It’s my “go-to” currently. Gotta defeat a few more Lynels to get proper upgrades for my Barbian gear, but i imagine that’ll get used more after I can upgrade.
In real life I am trying to take advantage of the “lull” in the virus, and go do some things that I hadn’t done in a while (eg. go have dinner at restaurant, actually see my coworkers’ faces when I go in to the office, etc.). I hope this can continue, but I’ll feel much better once my young one is eligible for a vaccine. So far this virus has spared the very young, statistically (but not completely). So, yeah… I could vent, but you can probably guess my feelings on the topic :). Overall, it’s nice to have a bit of general normalcy, and be able to hug my elderly parents again.
Hope you are enjoying the summer! Take care.
Hi Reaper,
Nothing super exciting to report. Just wandering Hyrule and having fun. Beat the four divine beasts, but don’t care to run in on the castle yet.
I wonder how many years it took to develop this game? There is SO much detail. By the way, have you seen the trailer for the sequel? The only disappointing thing about it was the release ETA.
I’ve started the process of getting the vagrants off my lawn. Hopefully I am on the right track, but I just climbed the Eldin tower and am now looking for a Goron whose name ends in “son”.
Man, I tell ya, this game is as awesome to play as it was the first time.
Hi Reaper,
I haven’t done too much with the house yet. I am at the stage where I can add a couple things inside or outside, but I’ve found myself wandering Hyrule, instead.
Already knowing how the show ends, from my previous play through, I’m having fun finding things I may have missed the first time around.
How about you? Have you engaged the castle yet?
Hi Reaper,
I’m having fun wandering Hyrule at the moment. Is it just me, or is it totally anti-climactic when you find a Korok? The seeds are useful to have - don’t get me wrong. But sometimes their are Korok’s you find in tough places, and you think it’ll be something better.
Correction to my last post. I meant Hateno Village
Hi Reaper,
I’m currently trying remind myself how to beat Thunderbolt Ganon. I remember having to use magnesis, but there is nothing magnetic to grab onto. So I must have to beat him down to a certain level before the magnetic pillars show up.
So before I came to claim this divine beast, I was meandering around Kakariko Village and there is a house I can buy. I didn’t find that the first time I played BoTW. If you’ve played that part, no spoilers please. I’m leaving the desert after I beat Thunderbolt Ganon and taking it easy in Hyrule for a while.
Hope you have a good long weekend!
Lattuca is a loser. Guy can’t even stop a sub-penny from going on a run. All he got, most likely, was a big invoice from his mediocre lawyer.
Hi Reaper,
Yeah, I’m not a huge gamer, but I would agree - BoTW is my favorite single player game, too. Prior to that, I would definitely have handed that designation to the Rockstar games.
About to press A and start my next play-through of BoTW.
Hi Reaper,
“Pretty sure that when/if I beat the game, gonna start a new one almost immediately.”
This quote brings a smile to my face. It’s pretty much how I felt after beating the game. At the time, I had a one-year old starting a new “phase” that completely threw off my sleep schedule. Which is saying a lot, because it’s not like I was getting great sleep up to that point. Nevertheless, had I been getting better sleep, I would have immediately started new game.
I feel optimistic that Nintendo will do well with the upcoming sequel. Should they use the BoTW open world as the core of the sequel (which rumors pretty much confirm), it’ll give them an opportunity to add some cool new features while still giving that BoTW experience.
I never found all the shrines. Can’t remember how far along I got. I almost had more fun finding shrines than playing the main story.
I do remember there being two shrines close to each other - near the peaks of a couple of adjacent mountains. Sorry if that’s a spoiler. June 1 is my tentative date to start playing again. We’ll see if that happens.
Hi Reaper,
I hear ya. The game is just a lot of fun. Don’t blame you for wanting to savor it for as long as possible.
You’re on the home stretch! Look forward to hearing your thoughts - assuming you beat the game :).
I’ve been very focused on Bowser’s Fury for the past couple of weeks. Once I get through that, I think I’m going to play BOTW again.