Nath ♠🏳️🌈
@nathrien.bsky.social
Demi, poly, & gay. 38. He/Him. PC/console gamer. #FFXIV, #GW2, #LOTRO, #PS5 #Nintendo. Cat parent. Bookworm. Trekkie. Fuck Trump. Fuck ICE. Fuck fascism.
Semi-retired cosmetic blogger for LOTRO.
https://materialmiddleearth.blogspot.com
Semi-retired cosmetic blogger for LOTRO.
https://materialmiddleearth.blogspot.com
I can't believe it's been two years already! And the Washington Bridge still hasn't been fully demolished yet!
December 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I can't believe it's been two years already! And the Washington Bridge still hasn't been fully demolished yet!
The world has been depressing lately. Need to brighten up the timeline with some color!
December 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The world has been depressing lately. Need to brighten up the timeline with some color!
Something about that called out to me and, sure enough, it's legit! And it's kinda within driving distance too...
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Something about that called out to me and, sure enough, it's legit! And it's kinda within driving distance too...
The gaming backlog...😔
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The gaming backlog...😔
So far, #MetroidPrime4 has been great. Loving the visuals, smooth gameplay, the action, light puzzle elements, and filling the logbook.
My biggest gripe is Sol Valley, the large desert connecting every zone. Open world zones like this do not suit Metroid well and it feels like a waste of space.
My biggest gripe is Sol Valley, the large desert connecting every zone. Open world zones like this do not suit Metroid well and it feels like a waste of space.
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
So far, #MetroidPrime4 has been great. Loving the visuals, smooth gameplay, the action, light puzzle elements, and filling the logbook.
My biggest gripe is Sol Valley, the large desert connecting every zone. Open world zones like this do not suit Metroid well and it feels like a waste of space.
My biggest gripe is Sol Valley, the large desert connecting every zone. Open world zones like this do not suit Metroid well and it feels like a waste of space.
Tonight's dinner. Tender, flaky salmon with ziti and a light lemon-garlic butter sauce.
December 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Tonight's dinner. Tender, flaky salmon with ziti and a light lemon-garlic butter sauce.
You know how I always say I need adult supervision in a bookstore? The two people I was with tonight lost sight of me and this happened.
Two new series to read and, from what I read glossing through them, they sound fantastic! The Empyrean series by Yarros and The Legacy series by Roehrich.
Two new series to read and, from what I read glossing through them, they sound fantastic! The Empyrean series by Yarros and The Legacy series by Roehrich.
December 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
You know how I always say I need adult supervision in a bookstore? The two people I was with tonight lost sight of me and this happened.
Two new series to read and, from what I read glossing through them, they sound fantastic! The Empyrean series by Yarros and The Legacy series by Roehrich.
Two new series to read and, from what I read glossing through them, they sound fantastic! The Empyrean series by Yarros and The Legacy series by Roehrich.
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Anyone happen to know what this leads to? I've never seen it in all my years of playing. I can't open it, but there is clearly a portal behind it. It's south of the Rivendell stables on the western hillside, but before the log bridge. #LOTRO
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Anyone happen to know what this leads to? I've never seen it in all my years of playing. I can't open it, but there is clearly a portal behind it. It's south of the Rivendell stables on the western hillside, but before the log bridge. #LOTRO
"Winter Storm Pummels State; Schools Close For Day" is what local news outlets were crying at 6 AM this morning. Love the overexaggeration.
Dry roads. No precipitation. The bread and milk zombies didn't need to rush the supermarkets yesterday out of fear of being snowed in.
Dry roads. No precipitation. The bread and milk zombies didn't need to rush the supermarkets yesterday out of fear of being snowed in.
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Winter Storm Pummels State; Schools Close For Day" is what local news outlets were crying at 6 AM this morning. Love the overexaggeration.
Dry roads. No precipitation. The bread and milk zombies didn't need to rush the supermarkets yesterday out of fear of being snowed in.
Dry roads. No precipitation. The bread and milk zombies didn't need to rush the supermarkets yesterday out of fear of being snowed in.
Time to relax with a warm, sweet, chocolate scent ❤️
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Time to relax with a warm, sweet, chocolate scent ❤️
So worth the hour and a half drive. I have to drive into CT to purchase them, since they can't be sold in stores across state lines. Taylor Brooke wines have been a favorite of mine these past three years.
I make sure to stock up whenever I visit!
I make sure to stock up whenever I visit!
November 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
So worth the hour and a half drive. I have to drive into CT to purchase them, since they can't be sold in stores across state lines. Taylor Brooke wines have been a favorite of mine these past three years.
I make sure to stock up whenever I visit!
I make sure to stock up whenever I visit!
In my adventures today, I did find Rosalina's Storybook. More of an emotional purchase than anything else. That, and, #SuperMarioGalaxy is my second favorite Mario game, so I could not pass this up.
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
In my adventures today, I did find Rosalina's Storybook. More of an emotional purchase than anything else. That, and, #SuperMarioGalaxy is my second favorite Mario game, so I could not pass this up.
I tell you, consignment shopping is the way to go for inexpensive anime. Checked out a new one near my new store on my lunch break today and found these.
I'm super excited about finding Project A-ko and I'm super curious about the adorable romcom The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague!
I'm super excited about finding Project A-ko and I'm super curious about the adorable romcom The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague!
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I tell you, consignment shopping is the way to go for inexpensive anime. Checked out a new one near my new store on my lunch break today and found these.
I'm super excited about finding Project A-ko and I'm super curious about the adorable romcom The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague!
I'm super excited about finding Project A-ko and I'm super curious about the adorable romcom The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague!
If you see this, QTP with your top 4 Final Fantasy games
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
If you see this, QTP with your top 4 Final Fantasy games
There are times stealth is preferable as a Hunter in #LOTRO. Buuuuut...sometimes you just don't care and want to be found! #LOTROCC #LOTROCosmetics #LOTROFamily
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
There are times stealth is preferable as a Hunter in #LOTRO. Buuuuut...sometimes you just don't care and want to be found! #LOTROCC #LOTROCosmetics #LOTROFamily
I may have gone consignment shopping tonight and came across an anime treasure trove. Of course, I bought the whole lot and it ran me about $70 bucks.
If you look at retail prices, that's about $400 worth right there.
If you look at retail prices, that's about $400 worth right there.
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I may have gone consignment shopping tonight and came across an anime treasure trove. Of course, I bought the whole lot and it ran me about $70 bucks.
If you look at retail prices, that's about $400 worth right there.
If you look at retail prices, that's about $400 worth right there.
My favorite pin in the entire world. So glad I grabbed this from @rainylune.bsky.social before it disappeared from the shop!
I only wish I could get away with wearing it at work...
I only wish I could get away with wearing it at work...
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
My favorite pin in the entire world. So glad I grabbed this from @rainylune.bsky.social before it disappeared from the shop!
I only wish I could get away with wearing it at work...
I only wish I could get away with wearing it at work...
Saw the $70 price tag for Pokemon #Pokopia. I wouldn't pay more than $30-40 for it. Even the *first-party* game version is a key card. Hard pass.
Thanks to the quality and controversy surrounding Legends: Z-A, I will forever be suspicious of future Pokemon games, mainline or spin-off.
Thanks to the quality and controversy surrounding Legends: Z-A, I will forever be suspicious of future Pokemon games, mainline or spin-off.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Saw the $70 price tag for Pokemon #Pokopia. I wouldn't pay more than $30-40 for it. Even the *first-party* game version is a key card. Hard pass.
Thanks to the quality and controversy surrounding Legends: Z-A, I will forever be suspicious of future Pokemon games, mainline or spin-off.
Thanks to the quality and controversy surrounding Legends: Z-A, I will forever be suspicious of future Pokemon games, mainline or spin-off.
And that was tonight... *sigh*
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
And that was tonight... *sigh*
I love it when an #ImanDaily shows up in my social feeds...
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I love it when an #ImanDaily shows up in my social feeds...
Finished the remake of the first #DragonQuest game. It suffers from minor pacing issues, but it's a faithful remake of the original and, between the new visuals, the updated gameplay, and the expanded story, it surpasses it in almost all regards.
Easily a 9.5/10.
#DragonQuestII will be tomorrow!
Easily a 9.5/10.
#DragonQuestII will be tomorrow!
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Finished the remake of the first #DragonQuest game. It suffers from minor pacing issues, but it's a faithful remake of the original and, between the new visuals, the updated gameplay, and the expanded story, it surpasses it in almost all regards.
Easily a 9.5/10.
#DragonQuestII will be tomorrow!
Easily a 9.5/10.
#DragonQuestII will be tomorrow!
It's hard to not be overcome with emotion when seeing the title screen and hearing the opening tracks play.
Dragon Quest 1 (Dragon Warrior on the NES) was one of the three first games I played on the NES when I was five years old. They remade Metroid and Final Fantasy 1, and now to see this...
Dragon Quest 1 (Dragon Warrior on the NES) was one of the three first games I played on the NES when I was five years old. They remade Metroid and Final Fantasy 1, and now to see this...
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It's hard to not be overcome with emotion when seeing the title screen and hearing the opening tracks play.
Dragon Quest 1 (Dragon Warrior on the NES) was one of the three first games I played on the NES when I was five years old. They remade Metroid and Final Fantasy 1, and now to see this...
Dragon Quest 1 (Dragon Warrior on the NES) was one of the three first games I played on the NES when I was five years old. They remade Metroid and Final Fantasy 1, and now to see this...