The Universe's Long, Boney Finger

I've been away for a long time because I've been fighting depression and trying my best to move on with things... but of course the universe has to play with me a little longer.

I found out yesterday morning that a close family friend of mine, Kim Vanderlann, committed suicide this past Friday. She was the mother of two kids I've spent a lot of time with and we were close. She leaves behind her children and her husband with whom she was separated with. I hadn't seen her for about a year and only saw her briefly at my father's funeral and talked with her for a few minutes a couple of weeks ago when I was with the kids.

So now the wake is Tuesday and the funeral Friday. My brain is in lock down mode officially. I tried hard with my father's passing to keep the turtle out of his shell, but this time I can't stop it. I don't want to talk about it.

So now I am taking another hiatus? I don't know. I'm very sad and when you're sad it is hard to write. And even when I do write it comes out to be more sadness. Why spread that?

We will see what mental state I'm in after these next few events and then I'll figure things out.

I need an extended vacation :-( can I book one of those?

Taking a Break...

I've had a rough week or so. I haven't been posting but I will soon! Please forgive me!

New FFXIV info:

So I've been way to excited about this new announcement. To be honest, his was my whole hope that this was going to be announced at E3. Anything else is just icing on the cake!

Here everything we know about FFXIV (found off another website forum):

*Confirmed for PS3 and PC. They are currently considering other platforms like "Microsoft Hardware" but nothing has been decided.

*There will be no character transfers from FFXI to FFXIV, but you will be able to transfer your Friends List.

*POL will not be used.

*Races will be "similar" to the ones in FFXI.

*There will be a "job system" but this is undefined and will be different from FFXI.

*FFXI (Vana'diel) and FFXIV (Eorzea) are completely different game worlds, there is no relation.

*FFXI will not be canceled with the release of FFXIV. There is another year of content for FFXI planned currently. You will be able to play both FFXI and FFXIV at the same time.

*FFXIV will be a bit "more casual", whatever the fuck that means.

*FFXIV will have solo content. Battles will range from many vs. many to many vs. one. Again, whatever the fuck that means.

*There will be a simultaneous worldwide release, with English, Japanese, German and French language versions at launch (Now if they could just do that with all of their freaking games, LOL). No plans for Spanish in the short-term.

*The trailer had both CGI and in-game rendering. No confirmation of any in-game combat or actual in-game content.

*Job system will be "fairly different" from FFXI. "The player can grow & develop in a more natural way without putting too much weight on the player."

*Content will range from solo to what very large groups, and range from casual to hardcore.

*There is absolutely no concrete information about the Beta.

*No pricing structure has been decided.


I read the live blog feed of the panel about FFXIV and they said that the reason the characters look similar is because it gives players from FFXI a similar feel to the type of character they want to play. So I expect TaruTaru, Mithra, Galka, Elvaan, and Hume races returning with a new name or something.

What race should I start as? What job should I start as? All these questions are things I need to consider over the next year as more info about FFXIV is released!

(and I hope they give FFXI users a chance at FFXIV beta before other people!)

OMFG IT IS HERE!!!

I have been waiting for so long...

and here it is!!!!!

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

FFXIV Online... OMG!!!

It will start on the PS3 and like FFXI will move to PC as well.

I can't wait!!!