Breakfast Rants; quick goodbye to the Infinity Blade, Shadow of Rome and who needs sleep.
Dec 19, 2018•19 min
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Episode description
*rooster noises* Good morning guys. Another early edition of the show, but thankfully later than 5AM.
I've had a hankering for an old PS2 gem that I put hundreds of childhood days into, but I'm still trying to dig up the 'ol console to play it. I figured I'd cut you guys in on that, because the game is an all time favorite. As I mentioned, I was always more of a fan of the the Greek histories and philosophers (thanks Age of Mythology/Disney's Hercules) but I do love the "history porn" parts of the Roman Empire. I love Hannibal and the Punic wars, I love Roman building innovations, and I love the story of Julius Caesar's assassination. That's exactly where this takes place, and through the stealth investigation missions of Octavianus and the brutal gladiatorial battles of Agrippa, you really get a taste of ancient Rome. Plus there's fucking chariot racing, and you don't even need to win the race to come in first, you can just kill the other riders. Need I even say more? We'll be back to this game soon. And I will deliver on the promised "Japanese history episode" soon.
But really, who needs sleep? I thought I did, but you just get to a point wherein you're tired and sore as the default state for your existence. My sleep schedule has been on sliding decline, going from 8AM wake ups, to 7, to 6, and now we're often in the 5 area. One time even a 4AM! But I guess that's growing up. Eventually your character learns new skills, so instead of taking a proper long rest, you just consume enough items constantly to recharge and not die. Obviously the impending fatherhood level that I'm up against will mean I'll "never sleep again" according to everybody. So that's cool.
It wouldn't be a D&B episode without Fortnite talk, but it's pointedly short today. And that's because the sword that we're morning was also short lived. The Infinity Blade was an awesome addition to Fortnite, and very reminiscent of Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet game mode. I mention that I got one good adventure out of the blade, but I've been hearing tons of community uproar against the way-too-soon pulling of the sword from all modes. Was it a trademark issue, game bug, patch, conspiracy or nothing at all, who knows? (honestly I don't, so feel free to share) Stay tuned for next time when I'll know why, and be happy to share.
Again Merry Christmas and happy holidays guys. You do the season your way, just enjoy, stay warm and stay alive.
I've had a hankering for an old PS2 gem that I put hundreds of childhood days into, but I'm still trying to dig up the 'ol console to play it. I figured I'd cut you guys in on that, because the game is an all time favorite. As I mentioned, I was always more of a fan of the the Greek histories and philosophers (thanks Age of Mythology/Disney's Hercules) but I do love the "history porn" parts of the Roman Empire. I love Hannibal and the Punic wars, I love Roman building innovations, and I love the story of Julius Caesar's assassination. That's exactly where this takes place, and through the stealth investigation missions of Octavianus and the brutal gladiatorial battles of Agrippa, you really get a taste of ancient Rome. Plus there's fucking chariot racing, and you don't even need to win the race to come in first, you can just kill the other riders. Need I even say more? We'll be back to this game soon. And I will deliver on the promised "Japanese history episode" soon.
But really, who needs sleep? I thought I did, but you just get to a point wherein you're tired and sore as the default state for your existence. My sleep schedule has been on sliding decline, going from 8AM wake ups, to 7, to 6, and now we're often in the 5 area. One time even a 4AM! But I guess that's growing up. Eventually your character learns new skills, so instead of taking a proper long rest, you just consume enough items constantly to recharge and not die. Obviously the impending fatherhood level that I'm up against will mean I'll "never sleep again" according to everybody. So that's cool.
It wouldn't be a D&B episode without Fortnite talk, but it's pointedly short today. And that's because the sword that we're morning was also short lived. The Infinity Blade was an awesome addition to Fortnite, and very reminiscent of Thanos's Infinity Gauntlet game mode. I mention that I got one good adventure out of the blade, but I've been hearing tons of community uproar against the way-too-soon pulling of the sword from all modes. Was it a trademark issue, game bug, patch, conspiracy or nothing at all, who knows? (honestly I don't, so feel free to share) Stay tuned for next time when I'll know why, and be happy to share.
Again Merry Christmas and happy holidays guys. You do the season your way, just enjoy, stay warm and stay alive.
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