No Monday Minecraft this week, so have the quote of an interesting conversation instead!

Talking to a friend via facebook:

F: Get linux.

W: What I need is a laptop or computer that doesn't overheat every 5 minutes.

F: Move to the artic. Or Russia.

W: Or just to Scotland.

F: That could work too. But you'd have to use the computer ( Read more... )

Minecraft is an open-world sandbox construction game where players control an avatar that can destroy or create blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations and artwork across the various singleplayer and multiplayer servers in multiple game modes.

March 5th, 2012

News

The big news this past week has been the eagerly awaited 1.2 update. ( Read more... )

I think by now anyone who knows me is aware of my obsession with a little game called Minecraft. I've been playing for almost a year now, and there doesn't seem to be any breaking of this nasty habit any time soon. I guess it just really appeals to the engineer in me.

( Read On... )

This fic was written as part of the Genesis Awards Secret Santa 2011 for Licoriceallsorts. Thanks to Sylla, Tasha and especially Pen Against Sword for all their help.

Summary:
Reno’s first mission goes disastrously well. Pre-BC.

( Read On... )

A couple of weeks ago I was kindly offered a ticket to see a little-known British rock band by the name of Heaven's Basement.

The gig was at The Musician, a venue hidden in the deepest darkest recesses of Leicester's city centre, and was the 10th gig of their latest tour. Supporting them were three other little-known bands: Bad Appetite (a ( Read more... )

So, there'll be an update soon regarding a pretty good music gig I went to recently (I'm sorry it's taking so long, Donna!), but I just found a rather awesome little tool I wanted to share.

We all know how terrible I am at blogging frequently, so as an attempt to find some inspiration I came across formspring.me. Formspring.me allows you to ask ( Read more... )

Tomorrow I age another year, a rather scary prospect. When you're 18 it's a big deal. 19, well technically you're an adult, but really you're still a teenager. For your 20th, you can get away with saying that you're still not 21, and when the 21st rolls around it's a cool age, so it's not too bad. But after that... Well, I'll be a twenty-something ( Read more... )

I never updated the second part of my summer reading list... Oh well! Let's just make it a general one instead.

When I was 13 a family friend asked why I "read all that fantasy". After asking what he meant, he continued to explain: "Why read about heroes and wizards fighting evil and saving a fantasy world when there are people fighting evil and ( Read more... )

Hello there, LJ. Long time no see. So... How's it going? You're feeling what? Abandoned? Oh. I'm sorry... I'll make it up to you!

It seems LiveJournal has demanded that I update, so I guess I'd better!

I've been up to a few things, as of late. Still job hunting (although the prospects are looking much better!) and still cadeting every week. ( Read more... )

Recently, I tried to explain to a housemate why I liked the anime Fullmetal Alchemist so much. After unsuccessfully trying to convince her and resorting to the 'it's good, just trust me' approach, I was eventually able to form an argument that made some sense:

"Fullmetal Alchemist has the ability to make you both laugh and cry, even during the ( Read more... )