The Queue

A bear in front of a boss? That can only mean one thing, I have my first Mythic kill of the raid! Well ok, it could also mean other things, but that’s what it means this time!

As with most of the recent raid tiers, we still don’t have our Ahead of the Curve, because Mythic Gnarlroot is easier than Heroic Fyrakk — not for lack of trying! We got close-ish on Fyrakk a couple of times, but the Seed mechanics in the final phase aren’t something that we’ve practiced much on Normal because he keeps dying before we have to actually do them. I know, I know, that’s a total champagne problem right there. Still, I’m sure we’ll get him soon! Then we can start working on all the other fun Mythic bosses in the raid! I’m not dreading any of them too much, but Smoldy is probably the limit of our skills.

While I invest in more fire-proof underwear, it’s time for — The Queue!

I’m tired because I’m always tired, but also we’re headed into the holiday season, and I will at least attempt to channel my exhaustion into the holiday-fueled variety. Let’s do this.

If you think of a man getting murdered by a venom spitting Dilophosaurus due to its appearance in Jurassic Park, I don’t regret to inform you that the animal in question was over 20 to 25 feet long, weighed around a ton, and absolutely did not have (much less need) venom of any kind.

Who cares about saving the world again? I’d rather watch these girls hitchhiking their way to Costa del Sol and going on a shopping date. Jessie and Yuffie can come too!

But while that doesn’t happen, why don’t we answer some Queue questions?

I’m not sure there’s ever a great time to come down with a chest cold and fever, but the week after you’ve had surgery, so coughing is excruciating and even kind of dangerous, is a particularly bad one. Bonus points if it’s the week before holiday break, and you still need to make sure Santa has everything stowed on his sleigh!

This is The Queue, the daily column where you ask us questions, and… yes, this auth key is still valid, please just let me answer these. Pass the Dayquil.

Over the weekend I had some time to go and do a quick tour around raids that still have mounts I need from their bosses. Unsurprisingly, I still don’t have Invincible. It’s not like I’m trying super duper hard to get it — but I have been trying!

It’s gotten bad enough that I’ve been saying some unkind words to the holders of those mounts! If you think what I said to Arthas is bad, you should see what I said to Gul’dan!

While I go wash my mouth out with soap, it’s time for — The Queue!

Hello my patient friends! There were not many questions today, so I’m working with what I’ve got as an excuse to talk about transmog and Jurassic Park. Let’s go!

I gotta tell you, if you happen to have been born on the 30th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day? People will think it’s the height of hilarity to use that line from FDR’s speech to describe it. I heard that line so many times growing up it’s practically engraved on my brain.

Anyway, it’s my Birthday so expect a Queue where I go off in random directions. Yes, I know that’s pretty much every Queue I write.

That header was made by Rades, and I think about him frequently whenever I see it.

Having finished Persona 5 Tactica I’m now playing A Highland Song which came out yesterday and it’s a really gorgeous game. The artwork and music are both perfect, and the “chasing a deer” rhythm mini-game is delightful. It’s possible I’ll get frustrated at some point trying to puzzle out the right path, but for now I’m having a lot of fun.

While I take a break from scrambling over Scottish peaks, let’s answer some questions!

There comes a time every holiday season when I’m tired and really need to force myself into being jolly and bright. This is that time.

This is The Queue, the daily column where you ask us questions and we’ll answer while thoughtfully sampling a candy cane sharpened into a convenient shiv.