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World of Warcraft – Lair of the Jade Witch Wallpaper Over eight...

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:50:17 -0500

World of Warcraft – Lair of the Jade Witch Wallpaper

Over eight years after its release, the World of Warcraft engine can still render some stunning environments. I particularly like this shot of the Lair of the Jade Witch in the Jade Forest zone from Mists of Pandaria.

After nearly a year, I finally dinged 85 on Putrefacta, my...

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:48:31 -0500

After nearly a year, I finally dinged 85 on Putrefacta, my undead assassination rogue on Stormreaver (US), in World of Warcraft. Pandaria awaits.

I am more than a little excited for this. Might and Magic is one...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:17:57 -0500

I am more than a little excited for this. Might and Magic is one of my all-time favorite RPGs going back to the Secret of the Inner Sanctum and Gates to Another World. If you hear my brother talk of me painstakingly drawing detailed maps on graph paper, MM1 is the game he is talking about.

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 06 - The Tea Party (Full...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:16:53 -0500

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 06 - The Tea Party (Full Synchronization)

The only optional objective that is likely to give you trouble is “throw Redcoats in the water”. To do this, unequip your weapon (select fists), and use the block/parry button when the Redcoats attack. Try to do this near a bridge or the edge of a ship, and Connor should toss them in the water.

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 05 - River Rescue (Full...

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:52:27 -0600

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 05 - River Rescue (Full Synchronization)

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 03, Memory 02 - Execution is...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:06:42 -0600

Assassin’s Creed 3 - Sequence 03, Memory 02 - Execution is Everything (Full Synchronization)

I rather enjoyed this memory despite the fact that it took me several attempts to complete in a single play-through. Full synchronization requires you to sabotage two cannon without killing any guards in addition to the main mission objective. Crouch in the bushes and remain hidden until the guard’s back is turned, and then use a non-lethal attack (fists) to subdue your opponent.

Dishonored Boyle Estate Wallpaper

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:42:08 -0600

Dishonored Boyle Estate Wallpaper

My wife and I carved these pumpkins for Halloween 2012. My...

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:09:58 -0600

My wife and I carved these pumpkins for Halloween 2012. My wife’s pumpkin is the Psycho from Borderlands, and mine is Tyrael, Archangel of Justice from Diablo 3.

If you’ve seen the Sensei laser mouse by SteelSeries, you know...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:45:16 -0500

If you’ve seen the Sensei laser mouse by SteelSeries, you know that the LCD display can be customized by uploading your own bitmap image. I’d like to share with you the image I uploaded to my Sensei. It says “blakdeth” if you were wondering.

Lady Brooksie Mod for Skyrim 1.0.0 Available

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:42:31 -0500

I am pleased to announce that the Lady Brooksie Mod for Skyrim v1.0.0 is now available for download via Skyrim Nexus and Steam Workshop.

This mod adds a follower named Lady Brooksie. She is an assassin and a member of the Dark Brotherhood faction.

For more information, visit the official project page, Skyrim Nexus, or Steam Workshop.

Skyrim Photography Mods: Fimbulvinter ENB, Deadly Serious...

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:04:09 -0500

Skyrim Photography

Mods: Fimbulvinter ENB, Deadly Serious Shrouded Armor, Cloaks of Skyrim, Coverkhajiits, Covereyes

A Thalmor airship over Pillar Falls from the stunning...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:24:28 -0500

A Thalmor airship over Pillar Falls from the stunning mod, Moonpath to Elsweyr by muppetpuppet.

Skyrim - Peter Hollens & Lindsey Stirling I’m a sucker...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:25:31 -0500

Skyrim - Peter Hollens & Lindsey Stirling

I’m a sucker for the epic violin.

The Rift is gorgeous now that there’s a few less...

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:04:14 -0500

The Rift is gorgeous now that there’s a few less Stormcloaks roaming around.

Only true Imperials request this one. The Age of Aggression -...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:01:42 -0500

Only true Imperials request this one.

The Age of Aggression - Skyrim Cover

My level 25 Khajiit thief.

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:49:08 -0600

My level 25 Khajiit thief.

Skyrim Valentine’s Day Cards

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:09:03 -0600

Skyrim Valentine’s Day Cards

Optimizing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:14:00 -0600

I recently purchased The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from Steam. One of the first things I do when I purchase a new PC game is scour the Internet looking for tweak guides in an effort to optimize performance. Below you will find links to many of the guides I found useful.

I should note that I am using an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560Ti from EVGA, so most of this information will not be useful to those with AMD/ATi GPUs.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Tweak Guide
Five Fast Skyrim Tweaks Guaranteed To Make Your Game Look Better
Optimal Playable Settings for NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPUs
Skyrim Tweaking for Dummies
Controller Interface Fix by Danny Warren - Allows you to remap controller buttons without breaking the interface menus.
Weird interior shadow glitch (not shifting shadows, but that sucks too)
Fix for flickering shadows.

I realize that most of these links are to geforce.com. If these resources don’t work out, you can expect that I will update this post with alternative links.

Update: I added a link to a post on Reddit regarding a shadow glitch. One of the comments suggested modifying fShadowBiasScale and iShadowMaskQuarter in SkyrimPrefs.ini. I did this, and the glitch was substantially reduced.

Update: I added a link to a post on the Nexus forums that contains information on how to adjust the interval between light source movement.

My Current Wallpaper: Riverwood, Skyrim

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:08:23 -0600

My Current Wallpaper: Riverwood, Skyrim

Dragon Age II Mini Review

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:24:34 -0600

Dragon Age II is disappointing to say the least. I have no problem with the new, stylized look, the modifications to combat, or the lack of companion customization. Where I take issue with Dragon Age II is the lack of a strong narrative thread, the repetitive, recycled maps, and the prosaic, unimaginative environments and bestiary. Ultimately, the few high points in this game do not make up for its shortcomings.