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I have never been very good at writing diaries and such, but you can find my journal at The Blud Bank. When I have something to say, personally, that does not fit in any of the other forums or on a wiki page, that is where I will say it. (he is crazy!!!)

So who is Bludwyng?

The first Bludwyng was one of my EQ2 alts, an Arasai Defiler that I originally started on Test to document Game Update #35, which introduced Neriak and the Arasai.

I was working at EQ2i at the time, under the name Florence Sopher (my original EQ2 main). From September of 2006 to September of 2007 I was the template programmer and primary site designer at EQ2i, helping to build it from a minor, if well thought-of, fansite to one of the top EverQuest II fansites out there.

When Allakhazam asked me to join the team here and take command of the new EQ2 Wikibase, I decided to create a new personae to keep my hobby editing separate from my new job, but since starting here the work to be done has totally consumed my time, and with the BETA for Rise of Kunark, I decided I could not do both jobs. I placed Florence on inactive admin status at EQ2i. I see no reason that ZAM and EQ2i cannot be friends, or at least friendly. At EQ2i we have long borrowed from Allakhazam's (among other sites) and I was the one that created the credit templates to give proper credit to the sites we borrowed from. I was also the one that built the "other resources" box, which gives a link from almost every page at EQ2i to the matching page at Allakhazam's and other resources, such as LootDB.

Breakfast of Champions
Here, I have borrowed much from my work at EQ2i, and have made a credit template for here that gives them credit for what I take (since I wrote so much of it anyway...). Both sites wiki's are published under the GFDL which very clearly allows for this.

I choose to remain Bludwyng here, but there shall be no secret identities. Allakhazam's deserves my full and complete attention, and they have it.

"Fear my evil cuteness!"
Bludwyng, Zam Network Sr. Wikibase Admin

Fan Faire 2009

Brasse and Bludwyng
Brasse and Bludwyng
Well, my brand new cam/camcorder, a Sanyo CG10, got stolen Friday along with all the pics and video I had taken, but at least I got this one pic (thanks, Spyderbite!)

Stroke

Jan. 15th 2009 I had a stroke. It was a TIA (Transient Ischemia Attack, or mini-stroke). I am ok, and have recovered what I would call 99% "normal" functionality. It went untreated for 7 days as none of us realized what had happened, I just seemed to get drunk (slight imbalance, slurred speech). Don't let this happen to you!!! Know the signs!!!

  • slurred speech
  • difficulty standing
  • muscle weakness on one side of the body
  • loss of consciousness (this did not happen to me)
Risk-factors
  • high blood pressure
  • high cholesterol
  • diabetes
  • smoking

My cat, Purbella
Update: It is now late-March and I am feeling much better. Except for getting tired real easy if I overdo it, I seem to be 100% recovered. My typing is about 98% back to normal, I just have a tendency to under-press keys with my left hand. Afternoon naps are still a good thing, but I do not feel I have to take one like I did shortly after the event. I am still on a bunch of medications but my last visit to the doctor shows my numbers improving dramatically. My LDL and HDL are good, my sugar is well maintained now, and my blood pressure is still borderline high but on a good day it is within acceptable limits.

Heart Attack

It is so hard to realize that it has been just 2 years since my TIA (mini-stroke) and then, in an effort to top it this year I decided I would try a Heart Attack. I still don't know all the Doctor-words, but basically: I was experiencing severe discomfort for some 2 weeks, I went to the hospital on Saturday, Dec. 18th and, after blood tests showed my heart was in distress the doctor ordered a Cathartization to look at the damage. ALL THE arteries were clogged with two at 90%. Doc ordered an immediate bypass. Monday morning I underwent a quadruple bypass.

Today is Saturday, Christmas Day, and I have just moved from ICU to the general ward where I can get Internet access.

I want to say a few words about the crew here at Cy-Fair Medical Center Hospital... these folks are the best there is, people. Technically they are rated #5 in the country for Cardiac treatment. My surgeon, Dr. Kitten was actually one of those Dr's that regularly helped local television reporter Marvin Zindler, referred to as one of Marvin's Angels.

Update: I developed a blood clot in my left leg. I am on blood thinners now and have to give myself a shot twice a day. Other than that I spend a lot of time drowsing on the sofa, separated by 2-3 hour bursts of normalcy when I feel like my old self. My docs tell me the energetic periods will get longer as the weeks go on. In these bursts I get online as much as I can but it is really hard to get enough interest going to play much right now. Still, the Ferret shall return, I am sure.

Preferred Browser

I use the Firefox browser from Mozilla, exclusively, unless I simply need to check compatibility with "one of those other browsers". Now, you can certainly use whatever browser makes you happy, but considering that IE continues to ignore the industry standards, creating new issues with every update while lagging years behind almost all the other browsers in compatibility with the standards, don't you think that ANY browser other than IE would have to be an improvement?

Fear My Hardware

the dual-screen monster!
So, you have of course heard about my new gaming PC that Berek designed for me. The basic parts were all ordered from NewEgg and the extras were purchased locally at Fry's. Well, here are the juicy details!
  • COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 Case
  • Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L Motherboard
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Q9450 Quad-Core CPU
  • ATI Radeon 5870 512MB GPU
  • 8GB DDR2 RAM (Corsair PC2 6400)
  • WD Caviar 640GB SATA HD (3.0Gb/s)
  • PC Power and Cooling S75QB 750W Power Supply
  • Optiquest (made by Viewsonic) 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel Monitor
  • Acer 22" AL2216Wbd Widescreen Flat-Panel Monitor
  • Logitech G11 lighted gaming keyboard
  • Logitech M-BJ58 Optical Wheel Mouse
  • Cyberpower 850AVR UPS
  • Creative Live 24 Soundcard
  • 5.1 Surround speakers
  • Creative HS-1200 Wireless Stereo Chat Headset
  • Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Total Cost: About $2500

Library

Now Reading
Princess of Wands
by John Ringo
For A Few Demons More (The Hollows, Book 5)
by Kim Harrison
Just a few faves, and what I am reading now.
The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Illuminatus! Trilogy
by Robert Anton Wilson

Jitterbug Perfume
by Tom Robbins

Toons

You will notice, down the right-hamd side, the little boxes that identify my main toons in each game. It does a little more than just that, automatically adding my toons to Game, Server and Guild categories, and I invite you to do the same! See PlayerTag for the documentation. Let everyone know who you are and where you play.

Aion

Azphelumbra! I am Bludwyng of ZAM and I play on Israphel for the Shedim Lords. Blood for Blood!
Live Status
Arieluma! I am Grimgutt and I play on Vaizel for the Seraphim Lords. Faith and arms!
Live Status
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassServerLegionNotes
BludwyngAsmodian TemplarIsraphelZAMAsmo Main
BludwyngElyos ChanterZikelZAM
GrimguttElyos SpiritmasterFregionThe ForsakenElyos Main
BludwyngElyos TemplarFregionThe Forsaken ShortbusAlt
AlgrimElyos RangerFregionThe Forsaken ShortbusAlchemist
CinderelyosElyos SorcererFregionThe Forsaken ShortbusAlt
BludironAsmodian GladiatorIsraphel Armorsmith

EverQuest

I am Donal Dubh and I play on Povar
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassServerGuild
Donal Dubh65 Human BardPovarnone
Grumesh Veldrinen`Xukuth48 Troll ShadowknightPovarnone
Hippocra Teaz52 High Elf ClericPovarnone
Mesmerelda35 High Elf EnchantressLanys T'Vylnone

EverQuest II

I am Tytania, The Glass Cannon, of The Relentless and I play on Lucan D'Lere

"All the power in the universe, in a small, flaming-fairy, package."
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassServerGuildIcons
Bludwyng52 Arasai DefilerLucan D'LereThe Relentless

Tytania Glass`Cannon80 Fae WizardLucan D'LereThe Relentless

Maladict M'Pyre80 Teir'Dal NecromancerLucan D'LereThe Relentless

Florence Sopher80 Koada'Dal Templar/80 SageLucan D'LereThe Relentless

Mithrandyr Greyhaeme73 Erudite Warlock/54 JewelerLucan D'LereThe Relentless

This is my primary game. I played EQ1 from shortly after launch, and have played EQ2 since a month after launch. This is the real game,the one and only, and if you are tired of "that game that everyone and they're idiot cousin plays" then try it out.

Free Realms

I am Bludwyng of There Is No Fifth Star and I play on 3
Character NameRacePrimary Jobs
Bludwyng Pixie20 Adventurer, Miner, Pet Trainer and Wizard (so far)
Donal Dubh HumanArcher and Pet Trainer
Total Expenditure as of 5/30/2009: $70 SC 7550 

Legends of Zork

I am Saknussen

Lord of the Rings Online


I am Bludwen of There Is No Fifth Star and I play on Meneldor
My LotRO Details

I am Gruemesh and I play on Meneldor
translated from the Black Speech
My LotRO Details

I am Yronblud of Death From Below and I play on Nimrodel
My LotRO Details
Character NameRaceLevel and ClassVocation (Professions)ServerKinship
or Tribe
BludwenElf54 Rune-keeperArmsman (Supreme Prospector, Artisan Weaponsmith, Journeyman Woodworker)MeneldorTINFS
BluddoHobbit19 BurglarTinker (Jeweller, Prospector, Cook)MeneldorTINFS
BludironDwarf19 GuardianWoodsman (Supreme Master Farmer, Master Forester, Apprentice Woodworker)MeneldorTINFS
BludwyngHuman33 WardenHistorian (Supreme Scholar, Weaponsmith, FarmerMeneldorTINFS
BluduilElf21 Lore-masterArmourer (Expert Metalsmith, Expert Prospector, Expert Tailor)MeneldorTINFS
BludhildaHuman22 CaptainTinker (Artisan Jeweller, Master Prospector, Apprentice Cook)MeneldorTINFS
BludlessElf65 HunterExplorer (Apprentice Tailor, Supreme Master Forester, Apprentice Prospector)MeneldorTINFS
BludoinDwarf18 MinstrelHistorian (Apprentice Scholar, Weaponsmith, Farmer)MeneldorTINFS
BludwebbSpiderWeaver Meneldor
GruemeshUrukBlackarrow Meneldor
YronbludHobbitHunterWoodsman (Woodworker, Forester, Farmer) NimrodelDeath From Below
GrimguttOrcDefiler Nimrodel
  • Primary Professions are underlined.

For an outstanding impromptu soundtrack for LotRO I highly recommend that you go to Pandora.com, or get their Windows Sidebar widget, and set your "channel" to David Arkenstone.

Star Trek Online

I am Lieutenant Commander Expendable of the United Federation of Planets.
I am Lieutenant Bludv'ng for The Klingon Empire. Qapla'!!
Character NameFactionShipRace and GenderCareerFleet
BludwyngFederationU.S.S. ZAM WikiHuman MaleStarfleet Tactical Officernone
ExpendableFederationU.S.S. AllakhazamBetazoid FemaleStarfleet Tactical Officernone
Bludv'ngKlingonI.K.S. FerretKlingon FemaleKDF Tactical Officernone

Clone Wars Adventures

I am Bludwyng Darkcruise, Jedi Padawan,

Star Wars Galaxies

I am Hunglowwa, the Wookie,
Character NameRaceGalaxyGuild
HunglowwaWookieI can't remember!none

The Matrix Online

I am Bludwyng
Bludwyng (This game was shut down)

Planes of Telara

I am Bludwyng
Character NameRaceShardGuild
BludwyngElfBelmontnone

Runes of Magic

I am Elbehreth of Tranquility and I play on Govinda
Character NameLevels and ClassesServerGuild
Bludwyng20/16 Mage/WarriorGovindanone
Donal12/10 Rogue/ScoutGovindanone
Elbehreth50/46 Druid/ScoutGovindaTranquility
Mithrandyr12/10 Druid/WardenGovindanone
Bludwyng7 DruidOshanone
Hands down, this is the best Free-2-Play out there. Even as a dedicated EQ2 player I like relaxing in Taborea. You owe it to yourself to check it out, and the price is so right.

Vanguard

I am Maergoddin and I play on Seradon
Maergoddin and Mnemonia on Seradon

Warhammer Online

I am Bludfyre of Lords of War and I play on Magnus for Order.
Order
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassRealmGuild
Bludfyre30 Human Bright WizardMagnusLords of WAR
Lothinlir11 High Elf SwordmasterMagnusLords of WAR
Bludoath10 Dwarf IronbreakerMagnusLords of WAR
I am Bludwyng and I play on Drakwald for Destruction.
Destruction
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassRealmGuild
Bludwyng10 Dark Elf Witch ElfDrakwaldnone

World of Warcraft

I am Bludwyse and I play on Garona
Character NameLevel, Race and ClassRealmGuild
Bludwynne13 Undead WarlockGaronanone
Bludwyse20 Blood Elf MageGaronanone
Bludgard23 Draenei PaladinGaronanone
Bludhownd17 Night Elf HunterGaronanone
Bludiron23 Gnome WarriorGaronanone
Bludwyng as she appears on Test, with her faithful sidekick, OhPositive

Tytania
The Relentless
Fae Wizard
Lucan D'Lere
EverQuest II
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Bludwyng
All the power in the universe in a small, flaming fairy package.

Pages that Bludwyng is working on but are NOT ready for public scrutiny can be found in:

Contact Me

There are many different ways to get a message to Bludwyng.

  • You can contact me in IRC in the #Wikibase channel. I am always in the channel if I am online and I am alwys online if I am conscious. If you say my name (bludwyng or just blud) it will cause my screen to flash which is one of the best ways to get my attention.
  • You can send a Private Message to me, here on ZAM.
  • You can send an email to me.
  • You can post in the forums, in the Wikibase Forum, but I am not in the habit of reading there every day (I know, I should, but...) so use this as a last resort. If you leave a post there I will see it, eventually.

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