Hi! I’m an old reclusive Gen-X software developer who writes twice a month about games or projects I’m working on or what’s happening in the world. Not AI-generated since 2012, despite what ZeroGPT says. Except the images. All the images are AI-generated now because it’s way too much of a hassle to find images for blog posts.

The Recluse Report - April 2026 Part 2

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A long one about trying some tactical RPGs, Pathfinder: Kingmaker continued, NotebookLM for video transcripts, some shows, and other random news. (5846 words.)

Artemis II

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I’ve been completely captivated by the Artemis II mission to fly around the moon. (2424 words.)

The Recluse Report - March 2026 Part 2

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Resident Evil 4, Nioh 3, WoW Midnight, Firefly Season 2, Mentour Pilot, the Suffering of Dave, UFL, Artemis II, old man rambling about the government. (3059 words.)

A Day at the PET Scan

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What a PET scan to check on cancer progress is like. (1649 words.)

Crimson Desert Hype

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Why is everyone so hyped about Crimson Desert? (524 words.)

MMORPGs and a Polar Vortex - January 2026 Part 2

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The Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker trial The Dark Inside, World of Warcraft Catch-up Experience and Shadowlands, a new brain MRI, and a sudden burst of political commentary you surely won’t want to miss. (4204 words.)

Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Update

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About 1/3 done with the first part of Endwalker, and continuing to level a Machinist new character. (1521 words.)

Games and Stuff - December 2025 Part 2

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Dabbling with Ashes of Creation, ARC Raiders, Final Fantasy XIV. Some movies and television. Getting two teeth pulled, and Christmas chemotherapy. (2945 words.)

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