April 2023 – Book of Jen

Diablo III: To 70 and Beyond!

A Monk is wearing four pieces of Tyrael's armor. Each piece appears to have at least some gold on it. On her back are butterfly wings. Next to her is a monstrosity of a pug dog.

In this video, my Monk started by doing a Nephalem Rift on Expert difficulty. She also completed the last of the unfinished objectives in Chapter II. Next, she completed the remaining objectives in Chapter III, and started working on Chapter IV.

THERE ARE FLASHING / STROBING LIGHTS IN THIS VIDEO!

Diablo IV Open Beta Clips

A Barbarian is in the center of this image. She has killed several enemies that tried to attack her. Off to the side is a large pile of bones and rubble, which the Barbarian needs to destroy.

The Diablo IV Open Beta does not run on a Mac (iOS) computer. Thankfully, I have an Xbox | S that enabled me to play during the Open Beta. Xbox | S only allows for clips that are – at most – three minutes long.

I decided to put together a video of some (non-spoiler) clips of my Barbarian and my Necromancer.

Diablo IV 1

Thoughts About The Diablo IV Open Beta

My Barbarian stands in front of a crypt that has a skeletal looking person lying on it. The wall behind the person shows figure who is holding a red shelf and wearing a helmet.

I was lucky enough to get into the Diablo IV Open Beta. My initial experience with the Open Beta was frustrating because my Xbox | S thought I was trying to get into the Closed Beta (which had already ended). This was eventually worked out.

Diablo IV 1

Thoughts About The Diablo IV Closed Beta

A cloaked figure walks on a path, holding a stick. There is snow on the ground on either side of the path. Barren trees surround the landscape. Two corpses are hanging from one of the trees. Fog shrouds the moon that is glowing in the sky. This is from the Diablo IV website (where you can purchase the game).

The above image was one of many on the Diablo IV official website, where you can buy the game. I’m not certain that I saw this specific image while in the Closed Beta. I spent hours playing it on my Xbox|S.

I decided to start adding my thoughts and (non spoiler) comments about it on my Mastodon account.

Diablo III, Diablo Videos 0

Diablo III: Rifting To 69

A Monk is wearing a lot of red armor, She has a red gem on her head. She holds two fist weapons, one in each hand. There are butterfly wings on her back. Next to her is a monstrosity of a pug dog that snorts.

In this video, my Monk started at Level 65, and was playing on Hard difficulty. She killed Urzael and Queen Araneae. Some of the Season Journey objectives were too high for her, so she some Nephalem Rift in the hopes of catching up.

THERE ARE FLASHING/STROBING LIGHTS IN THIS VIDEO

Book Reviews, fantasy 0

Kitty And the Midnight Hour – by Carrie Vaughn

Kitty Norville is an overnight, Midnight Shift DJ for a Denver radio station. One night, she got tired of the lame song requests, and accidentally ended up starting “The Midnight Hour” talk radio show. This proved to be a big hit! Unfortunately for her, some people in her life aren’t thrilled about the show.