Diablo IV: Unlocked Torment IX and have been playing on that difficulty last night. I don't think I'm quite ready to unlock Torment X (I got to pit level 75 so far). Still finding excellent gear to replace what I think is not replaceable. I just need a higher level Stone of Jordan :P

The Edge of the Universe 🎵 Written in 2018 for the album "Ad Lib - Volume 5". I have no idea what to say about this song, other than I really like it. I've definitely shared it before at some point.

Diablo IV Season 15: Since my last post, I've made my way to Torment VII, which appears to be where I will be staying for at least a little while. My usual "barely put together Rogue build" of Dance of Knives and Cold Imbuement has been working well for me. Anyone down to play, lemme know :)

Moved on up to Torment III (difficulty) in Diablo IV. I can probably at least unlock Torment IV. I don't think they fixed it yet, but somehow whispers are messed up. You can't select a reward, because the options are blank. Hopefully an easy fix. Game is still playable at least.

The Amazing Sideshow 🎵 From the 2023 album "Spectrum III". I gave the song that title for 2 reasons. It sounds kinda like a crazy circus, and the explosions remind me of cannons being fired. I think it's a fun song. #originalmusic #music #vgm #blutoid #alphadeism

Hit level 70 in Diablo IV. Currently playing on Torment I. Finally added stats to my gear, so stuff melts. I realize it's only Torment I, but it at least opens the door to ancestral gear and better stuff. Really enjoying all the new content, but since I haven't played in a while, I get tired often

Diablo IV season 15 is pretty fun so far. I forget what level my rogue is, but it's already higher than my season 14 rogue (which was 22). All previous seasons I at least hit max level at the time. Most of them I completed the battle pass/reliquaries as well. Season 14 just didn't grab me.

Trance of Insanity 🎵 This version was made in 2023 for the album "Ad Lib - Vol. 10, Part 3". It uses the MIDI data of the 2009 version (which is a remix of Dance of Insanity from 1999 or so), but uses different instruments because I only have access to the MIDI data, and not the instruments.

Diablo IV season 15 starts today around 12:30pm eastern. Gonna try the "Rebirth" option on my newest character. Fuck I thought I had more to say about this topic, but I think I forgot what it was, if there was something in the first place :P Hmm. I like cats.

The next Diablo IV season sounds really cool, and beefy. Sounds like a shitload of content will be added. I hope a lot of it sticks around after the season. I'm not totally excited for Diablo V yet. I'm sure as the years pass, I'll be more interested in it. Also looking at Path of Exile 2.

The Man that Time Forgot 🎵 Written for the 2016 album "Ad Lib - Vol. 3, Part 1". The title of the song refers to my father, a man that not many people really know. He died in 1997, before the internet got popular. So in a way, it's like he is almost completely forgotten. He was a good man.

My brain is always looking for a problem to solve. Like puzzles to me. I guess i like puzzles. I treat writing music like solving puzzles i create. Playing bejeweled zen mode is one of the best ways to satisfy my puzzle lust :p

🎹 Piano Journal 09-13-2026 🎵 First new piano journal in a long time. Mostly just random-ish notes, except I do play "Light at the End of the Tunnel" at some point. Piano Journals are me just goofing off on the piano, playing what I feel like. I hope you enjoy. #piano youtu.be/yMZSAoOivIw

Alphadeus - Piano Journal 09-13-2026

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Flow 🎵 Written in 2019 for my 2020 album "Ad Lib - Vol. 7, Part 1". This is one of those "the instrument writes the song" type songs for me. The intro is one beefy "chord" instrument, and I wrote the song because of how cool it sounded. #originalmusic #music #electronicmusic

I don’t like dreams where i get stuff. I had a dream where i was at a game shop and loose switch games were less than a dollar each. I bought a TON of games. I spent the rest of the dream walking around with a pile of carts in my hand, then i woke up :p I was sure disappointed to not have games.

Water Effect 🎵 Written in 2020 for the album "Spectrum II". I really like this song, which I know I say often :p I generally don't post about the songs I don't like. I like the deep bass, and the synths! #blutoid #alphadeism #originalmusic #vgm #videogamemusic #electronicmusic

Information Overload 🎵 This is my 1,000th unique original song (currently approaching 1,200 soon), although it references other songs I've written. I went all out, and made it almost 9 minutes. From my 2023 album "Alphadeus". The song title refers to how it feels like nowadays with constant data.

Anyone in the #blutoid community still playing Final Fantasy XIV? I might come back this month. Maybe we can hang out :) Progress-wise, I'm not too far from the current end. I believe I'm on patch 7.4 content. My character is on Primal - Excalibur if I do come back.

Looking at my YouTube channel stats is really depressing. 4 views in the last 48 hours. 15 views in the past week. 109 views for the past 28 days. Like watching something die in slow motion I guess. I need to just open the program and write something. Anything.

I think this is the first season of Diablo IV that I didn't get into. I reached level 22 and just stopped. There are 7 days left, and I don't feel like trying to reach level 70. I'm pretty sure I do want to play next season, though. We'll see how it goes. I suppose I was burned out?

From the Heart 🎵 From the 2023 album "ADBC II". ADBC doesn't really stand for anything in particular anymore. Used to be Alphadeus Best Collection, but that sounds like a compilation album, and these are songs written for the project. I just liked the idea of using AD & BC together, really :p

Probably wasn't going to say anything if I had screwed up, but things seem to be improving. I accidentally pushed earwax into my left ear with a cotton swab while cleaning it, and my hearing was muffled for a few days. It's almost back to normal, or at least at a reasonable point. Phew.

Sadness -Event- 🎵 Originally written back in 2001 or so for another project, this song has been repurposed for my "Magic Coins" story/game idea. The song used to be called "Why Does the Sadness Engulf Me?" but that's a mouthful :p Meant for a sad scene. #blutoid #alphadeism #vgm #originalmusic

Conduit 🎵 From the 2024 album "CHIPS VII". Does get somewhat experimental here and there with the various sound effects and scales. Not written for any game system in particular, just something I put together in a DAW. #originalmusic #vgm #chiptune #chiptunes #blutoid #alphadeism

I really like that Bluesky increased the time limit of videos to 10 minutes. I can pretty much post any song I ever wrote (to my knowledge, only piano journals exceed 10 minutes). I also don't have to deal with view counts, so I don't feel bad if it doesn't get listened to :p

Ghost with the Cosmos 🎵 From my 2022 album "Conundrum and Bass 3". Fun Drum and Bass with Piano. You can find this track plus over a thousand more (91 releases) on my Bandcamp. It's not all Drum and Bass. It's all over the place. #music #originalmusic #dnb alphadeus.bandcamp.com

FFXIV Dawntrail soundtrack should be popping up on streaming services (it’s up on the east coast). Really great music. I recommend Anatomy of Existence, Morrow’s Might, Bygone Serenity, the whole thing is fantastic. Surprised it’s up so soon. #blutoid

Xuan's Nightmare 🎵 From my 2011 debut album "Walking in Circles". This song was originally written around 1998 or so. It was nowhere near as complex as it is now. Major Boss Battle with intro conversation and sad ending. #blutoid #alphadeism #bossmusic #vgm #gamemusic

My GF will be buying GTA VI most likely. I bought Baldur's Gate III, which I couldn't get into. She put around 1,500 hours into the PS5 version, so she gets to buy the game this time :p Am I excited? nowhere near as excited as I was waiting for GTA III to be delivered. It looks cool, though.

Earlier this month, i mentioned that i might need financial help to cover possible car repairs so that my car can pass inspection. I’m happy to report that the car passed inspection. It is mostly fine, but some work needs to be done at some point. Our friend should be able to address it.