ANNOUNCEMENT 02/22/16: Divided We Fall

A few individuals have expressed interest in co-operative play and I've mentioned in replies that I'm open to the idea. I've moved ahead with creating a forum in my inactive private group. Do let me know if you're interested.

I'm combat ready!

Please let me know if (as an outsider) you can view the forum or the discussion. I'm tired and it's possible I screwed it up somehow.

If changing the category for this buggered my discussion I will be sorely pissed.

EDIT:
I forgot I could just log out and check myself...

UPDATE 02/21/16: Misery

Fazeer Shah is a fucking asshole. - Janus XVI, Level 36 Prominent Hardcore Outlander

1. Here's A Story About My Uncle

These two are public:

1. DLC: GRID Autosport - Drag Pack.
2. DLC: GRID Autosport - Road & Track Car Pack
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EDIT:
Rawr? Grr! What's up with those two characters under the giveaways. They're irritating me, someone kill them please.

UPDATE 02/18/16: Reasons

Reasons are the reason everything happens!

So... XIII died because of reasons. XIV also died because of reasons. I... am going to take a break until tomorrow (this) evening. Yes, I'm addicted. Also, sandrats are the cutest!

XIII walked into the Undercurrents and was greeted by a champion, a handful of flying bug... things, roaches, and did I mention the champion was a summoner? He retreated out after first contact and the realization that a few steps deeper was another champion, more flying bugs, the possible source of the roaches, and more roaches. Convinced he could survive the restrictive kiting he made some gear and fish adjustments and bravely reentered the dungeon to what would be his swift demise. The champion used it's AOE just as XIII entered, catching him in the hell fire as it quickly advanced and melted XIII's face with it's shout, like hot acidic jizz on a cold winter night. I am so done (I'm not).

XIV thought that snazzy Silence spell would prevent the champion he faced from casting it's fireball spell. It didn't. Nightingale laid a piece of parchment on his grave which read: "He just was not prepared. Next time send out the fast bowler." She really didn't, that was all XV's doing. He's a prick.

1. My backlog of games to giveaway is going to run out eventually. I should seek employment as a writer so I can afford more updates. XD

There's a funny story behind why I put down Remember Me. It's the reason Droning by numbers is featured on my profile (achievementstats.com is a respectable website, yes?). I was 7 hours into my first real adventure with Nilin when a close friend PM'd me asking for some technical help. Being the good friend I am I found a safe spot in a prison cell and paused my game. It was about 08:00-09:00. I hadn't slept the night before because I was having fun. Upon return I forgot the danger of the area I was in, walked out of the cell and stood looking around trying to remember which way I was supposed to go, not paying attention to the patrolling drone that was creeping up behind me. It killed me. After dying and cursing because I like to RP my characters, I noticed the achievement, decided "why the hell not", and loaded back into the game and allowed the drone to kill me 4 more times. I haven't touched Nilin since.

1. Hell, I typed all of that then noticed a friend wishlisted Remember Me. So here's a level 3 giveaway for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified instead. Sorry? I hoped you enjoyed story time with Sej though. =/

UPDATE 02/16/16: Trust

Just a minor update.

♪ She says she has no time for you now. (But I keep replying to comments. "No time", sure.)

Janus XIII recently completed a very grueling Phase Beast Challenge in the Ossean Wastes. After felling his enemies he stood in front of 3 great doors deliberating which one to open with his one single key.

I'm liking door #2. But door #3 has got some style to it. Nightingale? <she hovers in front of #3 a moment> #3 then? <she flies away from #3 and lands in front of #1> Door #1?! Are you certain, dear? <she looks at me as if to say, "you've trusted me this far, haven't you?"> Alright, alright! #1 it is!

Janus XIII learned that day to not doubt his faithful companion. After all, he relies on her for everything else.

1. Here's a level 2 giveaway for Overlord. Be aware that this doesn't include Overlord: Raising Hell to my knowledge.
2. And here's another level 2 giveaway for Overlord II.

UPDATE 02/11/16: Emotions

Janus XI just died. In a comment somewhere I said X broke my heart, but XI actually gave me that sinking feeling. I think I need a hug.

To make matters worse I encountered 5 wandering enchanters. I also accumulated about 18,000 gold to pay for enchantments. Torchlight presented me with "all new" never before seen world maps. I even (finally) got the Well Dressed achievement! I died to a bunch of baby spiders that spawned around me after accidentally touching a cocoon. My life evaporated in under 3 seconds. There was nothing I could do. I encountered them moments before but I wasn't 100% certain they spawned from the cocoons because spider tunnels were present. I think I need a break until the weekend. No, I don't want to talk about it.

I hate this game of emotions we play.

The mixed skill build using your recommendations worked well, thank you, so I will be using it again for XII. I've also discovered a relatively good keybind layout that gets me around the movement issues. It's not 100% full proof but it's much better than the crap I had to endure before.

1. Here's a cute kitty game. Yes, I actually looked for something cute to giveaway.
2. And here's some other thing. Enjoy.
3. Also, Betrayer is still open.

OP 02/10/16: My Edge of Tomorrow

I decided to get back into Torchlight II after a lengthy hiatus, and what better way than Hardcore Elite, am I right? I'm 0 for 10 at this point, with my highest character at level 17 (or 18), Janus X. He died to cave bats and the game's frustrating movement mechanics, meaning he stood his ground and attacked instead of retreating when I meant for him to retreat. He's the third character to die as a result of the mechanics and it's beginning to piss me off.

Janus I through X have all been Outlanders, and Janus XI will be an Outlander. I will complete this game with an Outlander even if it kills me (another 90 times). I will also do it without "heirlooms*" because I'm a masochist (not really, no) and I love it hard. 8D

Did I mention I went through 10 Hardcore Elite Outlanders in 4 days?
Did I mention I haven't completed Torchlight II on any other difficulty, so I actually don't know what the hell awaits me around the next corner?
Did I mention I love yogurt?

• Have you completed Torchlight II on Hardcore Elite?
• Which class did you choose?
• Which pet did you choose?
• Is it even possible without "heirlooms*"?

Note:
I refer to Unique or augmented items stored in Shared Stash and used to aid the journey of new characters or alternate characters as "heirlooms".

I would utilize it as intended if I didn't perma-die. "Fruit from a poisoned tree" kinda thing.

1. Oh, and here's the level 3 giveaway for Betrayer, because I'm sentimental about this one and because I can. I can, can't I?
2. Here's an additional level 2 public giveaway for Hitman: Absolution. Don't get too excited, it's just the base game. I probably should have made this this level 1, what was I thinking, I don't want to keep the key! DX