Now that I have a decent job, new options are open to me. For the first time ever, I have pre-ordered a game and system for launch day. But that will be in November, around the same time the expansion for World of Warcraft (WoW) comes out.

In the past, I almost never got new games, even if they were good, unless I really, really wanted them. $20 is usually my max, even now, for most games, with $10 as the goal. The quasi-MMORPG I play now is free to download and play, Conquer Online.

Although my job provides the possibility of gaming like I did when I was younger and in school, I frankly already have more current-gen games than I ever had in the past gens. But I have less time to play them, and less desire to spend hours at a time.

WoW is finally down to $20 now that the expansion is coming out, but the monthly fee is still more than just a minor inconvenience. Maybe you get what you pay for if you play for several hours every day, but I doubt I will. And what of the actual play?

With the Wii, I'll be playing games in a whole new and dynamic way. With WoW, I'll be doing the same type of quests and activities over and over. It is a decent multi-player experience, but I'm sure there's lots of people who'll be too busy to do stuff with me.

I'll hold of on WoW a bit longer and see if I can iron out some wrinkles after I have Mii Wii. I am getting into it, but I like to do things when I decide I'm sure... And when it's worth the cost.

Tags: conquer, games, wii, wow
Mood: groggy

Long dormant, my guild is now alive! Since Out_of_Control is somewhat dormant, I've decided to try and expand my own Guild. I've still got 2 characters in OoC and now 2 in HZ. I'll give you a link to the forum, where it's just me and Akva posting in the forums I've created. Akva's the moderator, Deputy Leader, and the highest level character, so you can come to Akva for assistance if I'm not around. Peace!

z10.invisionfree.com/HardcoreZen

Tags: conquer, games
Mood: GoodBoi

I am finally a power player in Conquer Online, overnight, thanks to one spell.

( SummonGuard )

If anyone wants help in Conquer, I'll be happy to, when I'm not working.

Tags: conquer, games
Mood: uncomfortable

http://www.conqueronline.com/blog/searchuserblog.aspx

I am one of the first people to submit my journal to Conquer Online's BLOG section, so I'll write a post about myself. The only server I play on is Dreams-Faith, which is a good combination. I'm in the old and friendly guild Out_of_Control and I also created the guild HardcoreZen, both are anti-PK. Once my main character is back to level 110, I might start building my own guild. He's manager of Peace, a branch of OOC that stays on peace mode unless encountered by a red or black named devil, and then fighting is allowed.

Here's a quick list of my characters from my forum profile. GoodBoi is my main character, and he's reborn Water-Water Tao. Let me know if you need any help!

GoodBoi [86] WaterWaterTao Out_of_Control*Peace Manager
BadGyrl [97] Warrior Out_of_Control
GoodGyrl [101] Archer Out_of_Control*Peace Deputy
BadBoi [90] Trojan HardcoreZen GuildLeader

Tags: conquer, games
Mood: busy

Attention! For limited time only:

Conquer Online installation disk is bundled with Maximum PC magazine September 2005 issue in north America.

Interested players can get a free installation CD by purchasing a copy of the Maximum PC September 2005 issue at a nearby bookstore or news stand.

Tags: conquer, games
Mood: awake

It's been a while, but I have some good stuff to write.

I just got a call from Auxiliary Services, and I'm going to be a temp-part-time pots person in Lakeside for a couple weeks, but it remains to be seen if this turns into a permanent job. It could be that my days at Hillside Laundry are numbered; they probably are either way. I've given up on the computer related job for a while.

Saw a WWE show in Syracuse, and it was alright, but not TV or PPV quality. I'm adding pictures to my website. I wanted to go to a Nine Inch Nails show in Albany, but the show is now TBA with only a date and no other info, but I still hope NIN will come to upstate NY.

I've got two characters in the guild Out_of_Control on Dreams:Faith server in Conquer Online. We are the biggest guild by far! The website and playing have taken up most of my free time. Feel free to join this FREE game and have fun with the rest of our house!

Canada has proved to be more progressive than America over gay marriage, and of course the Catholic church condemns them now. Somehow, I will reach the land of goodness. For now, I'm home alone, which means I am spending a lot of time in my room... alone... and naked!

Tags: canada, conquer, games, work, wrestling
Mood: nude

I got involved in my first MORPG, but relax, it's free. It's Conquer Online and it's a anime style fantasy game. So many games, so little time. I can't work all the time, or I'm going to get increasingly frustrated. I'm GoodBoi on Faith.

This Sunday is my brother Mike and my graduation party, even though we graduated in December. I'll be heading to Coxsackie with Tom and Tyna, but we might be able to fit one or two more. We'll be gone all day.

I got a package in the mail from someone who's refriended with me. We've only talked online up to this point, so it's good to see some physical aspect of our friendship. I guess I'm happy again, for now...

Tags: conquer, friends, games, school
Mood: amused