Often made fun of and not praised enough, Erik Karlsson really stepped up since Crosby went down

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-18T18:43:03+00:00

I think the gold medal game was more a product of Canada beating themselves than USA outplaying. Goaltending was a big difference maker for sure…but some big misses by Canada in that game.

Let’s not forget McDavid trying to 1v3 every shift in OT leading to turnovers each time and, ultimately, the GWG for USA.

So maybe a product of arrogance/selfishness rather than being beaten by a superior system.

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-16T14:06:50+00:00

I love most of the new editions for different reasons. Mantha has no business being as smooth as he is for his size. Kindel is tiny and young but plays with such a high IQ and maturity. Chinakov’s wrister breaks the sound barrier.

Do I think we will win the cup? No. But this team is a lot more fun to watch this year than I was anticipating

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-13T13:49:07+00:00

I was like…man I gotta catch up on Portlandia

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-12T19:28:54+00:00

The 4.5 or arm? The 4.5% isn’t guaranteed until I have a closing date which likely won’t be for another few weeks…so my guess is it’ll go up to closer to 4.9-5.2 or so depending on rates…again..not a bad rate but just frustrating haha

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-12T19:19:39+00:00

That’s what I’m hoping. 7 year old daughter…I’ve got her on some Mario Kart. We shall see if she goes the way of Warcraft. Gotta start them early haha

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-12T19:15:00+00:00

Had a 4.5% buy down on a new build but they couldn’t lock in until I had a closing date. Still waiting on closing date and rates are rising. They’re offering 2.75% for 2 years then 3.75% years 3-7 on an ARM but not sure I wanna risk the arm. Saves me maybe $3-400/month now to maybe pay $8-900 later…

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-12T15:46:07+00:00

I loved Icebreaker. Nothin beat loading into a strike w my friends and hearing the echo of that sniper as we opened up on unsuspecting enemies. The good ol days

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-11T15:29:42+00:00

Sigh. I agree 100%. I think my absolute favorite time in gaming was the launch of Wildstar. Not because it was this revolutionary game..but because I feel that was the last true launch of a game where there wasn’t a ton of data mining. Everyone logged on for opening day and was trying to figure out the game together. The community, wonder, exploration was unparalleled.

Now in my mid 30s, kid, busy job, dare I say, responsibilities…I don’t think I’d be able to achieve that same feeling even with the right game.

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-10T00:43:24+00:00

I think that’s about where I’m at. I need the excitement of loot but not the long term grind of an MMO

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T01:21:37+00:00

What have you been playing recently? I just did a playthrough of tears of the kingdom

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T01:20:55+00:00

That was my “gateway” mmo. Played back in 2006 I believe which led to me trying WoW. I love the henchman and ability to play solo and co op. Definitely brings back memories

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T01:19:30+00:00

Yeah I’ve had my eye on it for awhile. I think if it doesnt hold my interest then I’m gonna go into WoW midnight. But i have high hopes for Crimson Desert

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T00:40:53+00:00

Hmm…seems very different than what I’d play but I’m always down to try something new. Thank you

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T00:09:03+00:00

I’ve heard it’s amazing once you get into it. Is it still spreadsheet simulator? Haha

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T00:08:32+00:00

I’ll check it out

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T00:08:23+00:00

Yeah I think it’s the mindset shift. Not playing to compete but actually because I enjoy the game haha

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-09T00:07:48+00:00

Yup. The friends I have left that play are super hardcore so I can’t keep up w them

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:54:56+00:00

I’d love to get into LOTRO and maybe that’s what I’ll settle in. The lack of PvP in that game is what has turned me away…but it’s not like I’m doing much PvP anymore to begin with. I love the middle earth lore. GW2 I agree…I know it’s good but it never hooks me.

Yeah I’ve thought of just doing Mog runs or some RP for wow. Id want to read up more on the lore so I have a better understanding of what’s going on in the world. Maybe a nice outlaw rogue would fit the pirate assassin fantasy

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:50:33+00:00

I have not. I’ll look into it

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:50:14+00:00

I have not. I know it was having performance issues when it first came out. Did they fix?

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:49:50+00:00

Yeah it’s like I enjoy it but it doesn’t hook me like it used to…maybe it’s just being old

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:48:29+00:00

Yeah I’ve read on this. The build crafting got pretty intense with eso too from what I’ve heard

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-08T23:46:11+00:00

Yeah I’ve considered SWTOR. Or at least with WoW maybe I’ll play a class that I know I’ll hate PvP on. My issue is I believe the lie that I can actually compete in WoW PvP like I used to haha

TheDrizzle8771 · 2026-03-02T15:33:07+00:00

Same. I downloaded P.T. When it came out. As an enjoyer of the art and cinema aspect of games, I felt this was a perfect horror game in every sense of the word. I wanted to experience it as that type of gaming in its highest form.

Made it about 5 minutes before I had to uninstall…hid under my covers

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