Author: blueZhift

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Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-26

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 26, 2012

Ready to cross the line at #Animazement Do it with A thinking man's guide to crossplay! http://t.co/tWAA7SUN #cosplay #ebook #
I'd love to see Tenchi Muyo again! Thanks @Funimation! ^_^ #anime #
1st, if you're a parent taking kids to an anime con this weekend, HOORAY! 2nd, this is for you! http://t.co/ljmociLW #Animazement #
Sadly, I can't get to every con. So I just hang out virtually on Twitter and YouTube. #
As #Fanime opens up, let Anime Aftershocks be your line con companion! http://t.co/aAJsRCqz #kindle #ebook #
Anime Aftershocks is on the #Nook too. ^_^ http://t.co/AKVevDsa #ebook #Fanime #Animazement #
The Nook Tablet is actually great for comics and manga. So I got my daughter one for graduation. 🙂 #
Remember kids, anime is cool, but stay in school. Until you graduate that is, then go to #Animazement #Fanime etc… LOL XD #
1st time crossplayer? This guide may help. http://t.co/tWAA7SUN #Fanime #Animazement #cosplay #ebook #
Anime North is this weekend too. Oh hai! I love Toronto! ^_^ @anime_north #
Queued up for #AnimeNorth Anime Aftershocks stands with you! http://t.co/aAJsRCqz #ebook #
I loves me some Ryoko! #Animazement #
Cosplay is probably the biggest thing that keeps me going to cons every year. ^_^ http://t.co/tmb8Fqk1 #anime #cosplay #
I love to #cosplay but I generally spend more time behind the camera than in front of it! http://t.co/mWQ5sAFw #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-25

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 25, 2012

It's that time again! Let Anime Aftershocks be your line con companion! http://t.co/aAJsRCqz #ebook #Animazement #Fanime #kindle #
There with parents? Got em covered too, OMG Kawaii Desu! http://t.co/ljmociLW #parentsguide #ebook #Fanime #Animazement #
LOL, just warming up to write copious release notes today. #codemonkey #
Hmm, if you believe the Diablo 3 tweet spam, you'd think lots of hot women play #D3 and you'd be right! LOL #
For the cosplayers, A thinking man's guide to crossplay. Get your Sailor Moon on and check that tuck! http://t.co/tWAA7SUN #Animazement #
@RationalMom Upotte! Wow! I'm gonna check that out! in reply to RationalMom #
Watched Upotte!! Episode 1 – Grip and hold! Oh my! ^_^ http://t.co/rg7d3wjq #crunchyroll #anime #girlsareguns #
Interesting, Upotte looks a bit like a mash up of Gunslinger Girls, Hetalia, and Strike Witches…I'll have to see more. 🙂 #anime #

Tags tweets, twitter

Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-24

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 24, 2012

Whaddya know, alive again! Yay! ^_^ #
Oh hai. Panty and Stocking is on for subscribers @FUNimation http://t.co/SMjMjrjw #anime #pantyandstocking #
Everyone can see the #ACen #PantyandStocking QA Panel for free @FUNimation http://t.co/SMjMjrjw #anime #
I preordered #PantyandStocking a while back but might do the @FUNimation subscription just to see them sooner. ^_^ <3 #
No @FUNimation doesn't pay me. I just really love their voice actors! ^_^ #anime #
@RationalMom I saw some great #cosplay pics from Otafest. Looks like it was a fun con! Cool moms are awesome! ^_^ in reply to RationalMom #
@RationalMom I think Pokemon makes a good entry #anime for little kids, especially the earliest seasons which are on DVD. in reply to RationalMom #
It's gonna be a great day! Lots of Android code to write! #java #
BTW, Thank You Peaceful Protesters and Professional CPD Officers. Chicago has survived the #NATOcalypse #
OMG, my put her pants on backwards! How'd she do that?! #
LOL, my wife that is… #pantsbackwards #
PLUG ALERT! OMG Kawaii Desu! A parent's guide to anime, manga, and cosplay http://t.co/ljmociLW #kindle #ebook #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-23

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 23, 2012

Big con weekend coming up with #Fanime and #Animazement Is your crossplay ready? http://t.co/tWAA7SUN #cosplay #ebook #
Just doubled up July, added Anime Midwest to my Otakon plans. It's gonna be a fun month! ^_^ #
Okay, time to jump into Diablo 3! It's been too many days since my last session. #D3 #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-22

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 22, 2012

#Fanime is coming in 4 days, are your parents ready? OMG Kawaii Desu!! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #kindle #ebook #
OMG Kawaii Desu! is a parent's primer for #anime #manga and #cosplay A go to guide for the bewildered mom or dad. http://t.co/ljmociLW #
One more #NATO induced work from home day and then Chicago goes back to normal. Yay! ^_^ Surviving the #NATOcalypse #
@egspoony sure I'll add ya, when I login after work. ^_^ #exnubicdude in reply to egspoony #
Still wrapping my head around git, but I'm sure I'll git it eventually…lol #
@ButerflySamurai because it's fun! ^_^ in reply to ButerflySamurai #
wooo, i feel like i've been gored by my code today… #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-21

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 21, 2012

Just finished JManga: GIRLFRIENDS Vol.5 http://t.co/WJ0Or9Tp now I'm sad that this great story is over. T_T #yuri #manga #
Girlfriends v5 came out weeks ago, but sometimes I hold off on the final manga to savor the series a little bit longer. <3 #
I guess I'm officially a yuri manga fan now, but I also like the gender bending/switching stories too. ^_^ #
Time to start reading young playwright plays again. Gotta get this done soon! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-20

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 20, 2012

Today begins at IL Statewide Young Authors Conference w Vanessa. I'm so proud of her! ^_^ #
Vanessa did the cover for OMG Kawaii Desu! Which is free today! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #kindle #ebook #
If your kids are into anime, manga, or cosplay, OMG Kawaii Desu! is your intro guide. Free today! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #ebook #
After the conference, I'm hoping to publish Vanessa's story soon. It's quite good. 🙂 #
I was a big fan of the Wild Wild West tv series. I wonder if that counts as Steam Punk? #spwf12 #
Just heard David Finch speak at IL Young Authors Conference. Makes me want to get my next book out. ^_^ #
Now Young Authors Q and A with Julia Durango and Kat Falls. #
Hearing the questions of these young authors and how traditional publishing works, its days are numbered. #
I'm not sure these kids will wait for agents and publishers to buy their stories having grown up digital. #
Last day to get OMG Kawaii Desu!: A parent's guide to anime, manga, and cosplay for free on the #Kindle http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #ebook #
Panty and Stocking on @AdultSwim? Yes I would like that very very much! ^_^ #PantyandStocking #
From what I saw at #ACen the #PantyandStocking English dub and localization is excellent. It'd be a great show for @AdultSwim to add! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-19

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 19, 2012

A new day awaits! Still have lots of plays to read for a young playwrights festival and later off to the young author's competition! #
Everyone likes FREE! OMG Kawaii Desu! A parent's guide to anime, manga, and cosplay is FREE today! http://t.co/ljmociLW #kindle #ebook #
Doing #ebook free days is a bit of a gamble, but ultimately I just want people to read my books. http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #
I wrote the book to help parents who don't understand and often fear anime and cosplay. http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #kindle #ebook #
Sometimes there's a lot of heartbreak when parents don't get the things their kids love. http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #anime #kindle #ebook #
Cosplay is probably the hardest for parents to understand, so it has a pretty big chapter. http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #kindle #ebook #
Hank Hill dads usually aren't too wild about cosplay, I tell you what! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #kindle #ebook #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-18

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 18, 2012

OMG Kawaii Desu!: A parent's guide to anime, manga, and cosplay will be FREE on Friday and Saturday! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #free #ebook #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-17

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 17, 2012

OMG Kawaii Desu!: A parent's guide to anime, manga, and cosplay is free to borrow for Amazon Prime members! http://t.co/ljmsJSV6 #ebook #
@JessicaWhoHD Awesome! in reply to JessicaWhoHD #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-16

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 16, 2012

Ok, time to nap some more until NA Servers come up… #D3 #
Error 37, yeah I knew it was going to happen, but I did it anyway. LOL T_T #D3 #error37 #
#Error37 got you down? Is #D3 F-D? Let these ebooks be your Diablo 3 Error 37 companions! http://t.co/iER0QosB #
Not the thinking man's guide to #error37 but if you're a cosplayer it might help pass some time waiting for #D3 http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #
LOL, nothing like a little shameless self promotion waiting out #error37 OMG Kawaii Desu!! #D3 http://t.co/bVH4Q5Ed #
The number 37 now takes its place alongside 42 in the nerd lexicon! #error37 #D3 #
Finally got into #D3 now I keep getting disconnected, during combat. LOL, death… Try again later… #

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Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-15

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 15, 2012

DL'ing Diablo III now. ^_^ Got no time to waste on broken games, no time! #
This is gonna be a Diablo 3 night! #D3 #
Time to rest up a little before #D3 #

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Games and Sports

Diablo III: Oh hai!

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 14, 2012

Hey look, the Diablo III installer downloaded overnight. Thanks Santa! LOL, can’t install it yet, but soon. I don’t usually get swept away with the hype, but I did play the open beta a bit and I think on this occasion I’ll make an exception. I think my work over the next few days is going to be waaaay distracted.

Tags blizzard, diablo III

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Tales from the Tweet for 2012-05-14

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 14, 2012

LOL, am I a bad person for wanting to sell stuff to the #NATO protesters? People get thirsty ya know! #NATOcalypse #
Oooh so tempting to buy Diablo III, but I'm a cheap-ass gamer with no time. Still peer pressure is a b*tch! #
Maybe I'll just play Tera until the Diablo III launch rush dies down a bit. #
New JManga layout is nice, but still no iPad app. Until then, here's a work around. http://t.co/EzNn8iaw #ipad #manga @JManga_official #
OK, I guess I'm done with Final Fantasy XIV. It just keeps crashing with Direct X disconnect errors. Total POS!!! Goodbye Square Enix. #
Now that Final Fantasy XIV has thoroughly broken my heart, time to rebound and join the Diablo III party I guess… #vidya #

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Games and Sports

Final Fantasy XIV: SMH SMH…

Post author By blueZhift
Post date May 13, 2012

A week ago I was feeling adventurous and decided to give Final Fantasy XIV a shot. It was only $19.99 and while I had heard that the launch was a total disaster, the game had undergone a lot of changes, fixes, and improvements since that time. I figured that the 30 day free period would be enough time to see if Eorzea was a place I’d be taking up residence.

One week later and I am totally frustrated and disgusted. I can’t even get into the game past the opening tutorial level because it keeps crashing with a Direct X error. I’ve tried running windowed, full screen, and turned off anti-aliasing to no avail. While I suppose there is some solution that might allow me to continue, this is just ridiculous. I can’t believe Square Enix started charging the monthly subscription again for a game this broken.

Regardless of their reasoning with the big 2.0 relaunch coming up, you can just let bugs like this stay in the code and charge money for it. At this point I’ve lost all hope and respect for Square Enix. I won’t likely be returning to this game, and I’ve also canceled my Final Fantasy XI account.

I really wanted to play and love this game, but it won’t even let me get started.

Tags broken, buggy, directx, fail, FFXIV