Shadow Writer
mrshadowwriter.bsky.social
Shadow Writer
@mrshadowwriter.bsky.social
Gamer (Passionate about a variety of gaming genres & any worlds i lose myself in,) writer, and protector of my family. The written word is my voice and how i best engage with others.
Thank you my friend for the shout out (thank Travis also for your kind acknowledgement.) A tad embarrassed actually that i never in all these years became a supporter having watched virtually every video. Pleased to have changed that today.
(Now back to the show.)
January 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I kinda knew that would be your reaction😁
I want to lean into a ranged, magic build when i next return. I feel close range combat was a huge weakness for me. I really want to try and get to the stage where i can unlock the expansion regions (so defeating Mohg which i could never manage.)
January 18, 2026 at 6:09 AM
I've tried Lies of P more than once, each time progressing further but never feeling it enough to fully embrace the game world and narrative, which are both important to my gameplay. Sounds like it's finally resonated with you though. Enjoy.
(Going to try Elden Ring again soon on my PS5 this time.)
January 18, 2026 at 5:57 AM
I considered waiting as i had a couple of hundred hours on Xbox and wasn't sure if i would enjoy the campaign and previous expansion again as a new playthrough. Turns out it's huge fun on the Pali. Definitely enjoying my time.
January 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
When i got my PS5 and started turning to this for more of my gaming, i purchased Diablo 4 to start a new journey - but never started. So, with the new Paladin, i am now easing my way towards the stage where i can work towards paragon points. Always the grind i enjoy.

Enkoy your three-day weekend.
January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Well deserved Paul.
January 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is so wholesome to see - such a wonderful way to celebrate the whole team and the efforts of the year.
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Happy New Year to you Ains.
January 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Such a wonderful gesture. Happy New Year to you. May your year ahead be filled with warmth and kindness.
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Happy New Year Charlotte. Hope yours is everything you wish it to be.
January 1, 2026 at 5:47 AM
An early Happy New Year to you also. Continued success for 2026 and beyond. Thank you for everything you create.
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great minds (you know the rest.) Having recently moved, reorganising, and revamping, the countertops was one of the first jobs i needed to attend to. Everything has it's place and all is now good.
December 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This was a video i appreciated today, so thank you. Wonderful creativity, and conversation. Looking forward to checking this game out myself for those times i simply wish to sink in to cosy game mode.
December 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Merry Christmas Ains. Always appreciate your friendly and engaging manner. Hopefully i'll talk much more next year. Keep well. Happy gaming.
December 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A warm Merry Christmas to you too Mori.
December 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Warm and safe festive greetings to you all. Thank you for all your efforts and creativity. Looking forward to the year ahead.

Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
(i must correct *licqueur*)
December 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Bailey's and a variety of white wines in our household good sir - only a partial spirit within the licquer but it counts as my yearly visit.

A warm Merry Christmas to you and yours.
December 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Merry Christmas Charlotte. Much warmth and merriment to you and the family.
December 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Perfect timing for after i have met my wife from work and walked her home, settled down with an iced Bailey's ( no beers/lagers for me) and begin to embrace the festivities. A fantastic Christmas gift and looking forward to watching.
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Thank you very much.
December 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
And a Merry Xmas Eve (as it is now) to you Ains. My first drink will start once i've walked my wife home from work this evening, but a late cheers to you on this martini of yours.🥂
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I have never really had a chance to chat with you because you are very popular and respected, and hugely busy, so many messages can go unnoticed. But, as the aging guardian, and gamer overall that i am, i have an abundance of appreciation for your lore content, and discussions. Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Wishing you, Rosie and your family a warm, safe and wonderful holiday period.
December 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I have always been of the thinking that i only need enough clothes for the required changes in a day/week. Have never purchased clothing just for the sake of it or to have something new. (My wife on the other hand has to clear out her wardrobe more than once a year - charity shops love her😁)
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM