ParadiseRegaind
@paradiseregaind.bsky.social
Father, husband, gamer, reader, Ed.D. PC gamer since 1990. Grew up playing Wing Commander, Doom, Quake, etc. Mostly play CRPGs these days.
Snow expected in NYC tonight, this close to Christmas? Must be this gem:
December 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Snow expected in NYC tonight, this close to Christmas? Must be this gem:
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Well, there goes my next 300 hours or so.
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Well, there goes my next 300 hours or so.
What game made me fall in love with video games?
Wing Commander, from Origin and Chris Roberts in 1990. I was five years old, and the music, story, characters, and gameplay blew my young mind.
Wing Commander, from Origin and Chris Roberts in 1990. I was five years old, and the music, story, characters, and gameplay blew my young mind.
December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What game made me fall in love with video games?
Wing Commander, from Origin and Chris Roberts in 1990. I was five years old, and the music, story, characters, and gameplay blew my young mind.
Wing Commander, from Origin and Chris Roberts in 1990. I was five years old, and the music, story, characters, and gameplay blew my young mind.
The Lord of the Rings Online: The Mines of Moria Expansion - Collector’s Edition
Came in a nice big box with lots of extras—a soundtrack cd, a small art book, a cloth map of Moria, and a replica One Ring. Pretty cool!
Came in a nice big box with lots of extras—a soundtrack cd, a small art book, a cloth map of Moria, and a replica One Ring. Pretty cool!
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The Lord of the Rings Online: The Mines of Moria Expansion - Collector’s Edition
Came in a nice big box with lots of extras—a soundtrack cd, a small art book, a cloth map of Moria, and a replica One Ring. Pretty cool!
Came in a nice big box with lots of extras—a soundtrack cd, a small art book, a cloth map of Moria, and a replica One Ring. Pretty cool!
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Special Edition
The beginning of this storied MMO came out in a standard retail release, or this SE which included a soundtrack CD, behind the scenes DVD, a map, and a slightly larger than standard box.
The beginning of this storied MMO came out in a standard retail release, or this SE which included a soundtrack CD, behind the scenes DVD, a map, and a slightly larger than standard box.
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Special Edition
The beginning of this storied MMO came out in a standard retail release, or this SE which included a soundtrack CD, behind the scenes DVD, a map, and a slightly larger than standard box.
The beginning of this storied MMO came out in a standard retail release, or this SE which included a soundtrack CD, behind the scenes DVD, a map, and a slightly larger than standard box.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition, BioWare
Gorgeous box. Art book. Soundtrack cd. Authenticator. And of course, the Darth Malgus statue.
Gorgeous box. Art book. Soundtrack cd. Authenticator. And of course, the Darth Malgus statue.
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition, BioWare
Gorgeous box. Art book. Soundtrack cd. Authenticator. And of course, the Darth Malgus statue.
Gorgeous box. Art book. Soundtrack cd. Authenticator. And of course, the Darth Malgus statue.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Special Edition
Came with a soundtrack cd, dice with a bag, a deck of fateweaver cards, and a parchment map (missing), inside a cardboard box that opens up to reveal the game’s world map.
Came with a soundtrack cd, dice with a bag, a deck of fateweaver cards, and a parchment map (missing), inside a cardboard box that opens up to reveal the game’s world map.
October 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Special Edition
Came with a soundtrack cd, dice with a bag, a deck of fateweaver cards, and a parchment map (missing), inside a cardboard box that opens up to reveal the game’s world map.
Came with a soundtrack cd, dice with a bag, a deck of fateweaver cards, and a parchment map (missing), inside a cardboard box that opens up to reveal the game’s world map.
Here’s the other version! This one is only about an inch thick, and much smaller than the other box. No hinge. No text on top. Just a small, thin box.
October 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here’s the other version! This one is only about an inch thick, and much smaller than the other box. No hinge. No text on top. Just a small, thin box.
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Kickstarter Collector’s Edition
Turns out there are two Kickstarter physical copies out there. The one I originally had is much smaller and lighter, and lacked the art book. This version is larger, thicker, and more akin to what you’d expect of a CE. Very nice.
Kickstarter Collector’s Edition
Turns out there are two Kickstarter physical copies out there. The one I originally had is much smaller and lighter, and lacked the art book. This version is larger, thicker, and more akin to what you’d expect of a CE. Very nice.
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Kickstarter Collector’s Edition
Turns out there are two Kickstarter physical copies out there. The one I originally had is much smaller and lighter, and lacked the art book. This version is larger, thicker, and more akin to what you’d expect of a CE. Very nice.
Kickstarter Collector’s Edition
Turns out there are two Kickstarter physical copies out there. The one I originally had is much smaller and lighter, and lacked the art book. This version is larger, thicker, and more akin to what you’d expect of a CE. Very nice.
Picked up some physical copies of Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, which I didn’t realize existed for PC. Apparently they are from the Kickstarter backers editions. WotR even has a full color manual.
October 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Picked up some physical copies of Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, which I didn’t realize existed for PC. Apparently they are from the Kickstarter backers editions. WotR even has a full color manual.
Me over here wishing for my TIE Phantom.
October 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Me over here wishing for my TIE Phantom.
Did you know that @larianstudios.com published a graphic novel for Divinity: Original Sin 2 that covers the origins of the six Godwoken??
October 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Did you know that @larianstudios.com published a graphic novel for Divinity: Original Sin 2 that covers the origins of the six Godwoken??
The Divinity: Original Sin Collector’s Edition. Missing the art book that was exclusive to the Kickstarter Edition, but otherwise a sharp package and Larian’s best physical release at the time.
October 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Divinity: Original Sin Collector’s Edition. Missing the art book that was exclusive to the Kickstarter Edition, but otherwise a sharp package and Larian’s best physical release at the time.
The Neverwinter Nights 2 Lawful Good and Chaotic Evil editions. Beautiful oversized packages filled with figurines, rings, art books, soundtrack CDs, and maps. Well worth tracking down for fans!
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Neverwinter Nights 2 Lawful Good and Chaotic Evil editions. Beautiful oversized packages filled with figurines, rings, art books, soundtrack CDs, and maps. Well worth tracking down for fans!
Did you know there was a Dragon Age TTRPG? I got lucky on an eBay listing and picked up this beautiful hardcover for a few bucks.
October 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Did you know there was a Dragon Age TTRPG? I got lucky on an eBay listing and picked up this beautiful hardcover for a few bucks.
My wife and I celebrated 13 years of marriage today. Two beautiful kids. A nice house. A wonderful marriage. And bins filled with PC games. I can’t ask for more in life!
October 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My wife and I celebrated 13 years of marriage today. Two beautiful kids. A nice house. A wonderful marriage. And bins filled with PC games. I can’t ask for more in life!
My top four Final Fantasy games.
October 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My top four Final Fantasy games.
I still can’t believe I finally found Tactical Operations boxed. Took me way too long!
October 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I still can’t believe I finally found Tactical Operations boxed. Took me way too long!
Wing Commander, Origin, 1990.
Changed my gaming life.
Changed my gaming life.
October 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Wing Commander, Origin, 1990.
Changed my gaming life.
Changed my gaming life.
Divine Divinity and Beyond Divinity side by side.
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Divine Divinity and Beyond Divinity side by side.
Divine Divinity, the first game in the series and, I believe, the first game from @larianstudios.com
Described as a cross between Diablo and Baldur’s Gate, this game was a blast. Anyone have any memories of this one??
Described as a cross between Diablo and Baldur’s Gate, this game was a blast. Anyone have any memories of this one??
October 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Divine Divinity, the first game in the series and, I believe, the first game from @larianstudios.com
Described as a cross between Diablo and Baldur’s Gate, this game was a blast. Anyone have any memories of this one??
Described as a cross between Diablo and Baldur’s Gate, this game was a blast. Anyone have any memories of this one??
Some nights, it just calls to you.
September 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Some nights, it just calls to you.