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Diablo IV: I managed to get a mythic Stone of Jordan the other night, and then 2 more ancestral ones dropped yesterday evening. Felt pretty damn lucky. I might kick it up to Torment 11. I'm fairly certain I can do it, since I farm the pit level equivalent. I survived Pit 110 as well.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Enjoying Diablo IV season 15 still even after 90 hours. Would love to play with other people if possible. Maybe someone in the #blutoid crew? My main is a cold imbuement dance of knives rogue. I unlocked torment 12 but play on torment 10. I can’t quite melt greater lair bosses yet.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m worried this might be the first year since 2014 that i don’t release an ad lib album :( The music just isn’t there. Might be the medication, or switching to cubase, or even having access to a keyboard again. So many changes to my workflow. What a terrible feeling.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I unlocked Torment XI in Diablo IV, then i unlocked Torment XII :p I’m leaning towards a glass cannon build, so as long as i don’t get hit by anything major, i can survive. Torment X is where i feel most comfortable though. This is probably my strongest rogue. Could be seasonal powers though.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Diablo IV: Dipping my toes into Torment X, which I feel is considered endgame for my "build". I'm getting better items, and stronger, but I cannot imagine going any higher (It goes up to XII). Regular monsters and bosses die pretty quickly. Lair bosses (Initiate+) take a while to kill.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I really like this season of Diablo IV. Mostly working on my Rogue, but have a Druid I use to play with my girlfriend (my Rogue is way too strong for where she currently is difficulty-wise). I've only seen 3 mythics so far, which is neat. They dropped like candy 2 seasons ago :p

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Diablo 4 rogue is doing great. Found a Stone of Jordan unique charm. I power leveled my Druid to 70 (using whisper caches, they give experience). Druid is a bit too close to enemies lol I’m used to ranged combat. Might actually study builds for druid.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I unlocked Torment X in Diablo IV. It's not too difficult, but stuff takes longer to kill, so I prefer to play the lower difficulty. Torment X is basically my endgame. I'd have to follow a build guide to be strong enough to take on the hardest content. I am a casual player, I feel.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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 :)

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🎹 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

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Alphadeus - Piano Journal 09-13-2026

YouTube video by Alphadeus

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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?

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Blood of the Fallen (Ramses Prime) 🎵 Final Boss music for the 2020 album City of Monsters. BlueSky allows videos up to 10 minutes long now, and this one is around 7 1/2 minutes. Definitely one of my favorite original songs. #blutoid #alphadeism #bossmusic #vgm

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I spend an awful amount of time in bed either napping or sleeping. Usually from 10am to 11pm (I do get up occasionally for food and RL interactions). So I end up missing a fuckton of bluesky posts from my friends. Every time I think I caught up, there's more posts :P Keep being active :)

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Gamma (From A2O) 🎵 Back in 2012, I tried to remix the album "From Alpha to Omega". I only made it up to the third track Gamma. There are also Alpha and Beta tracks, too. They all sounded awesome, but I think I lost focus at the time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b32P...

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Alphadeus - Gamma (2012)

YouTube video by Alphadeus

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

if you see this, we implore you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation. #blutoid

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Golden God 🎵 Written in 2020 for the album Ad Lib Vol. 7, Part 1. A Boss Battle theme. If it sounds a little heavy in the low end, it's because I forgot to EQ the drums :P I was experimenting with different time signatures on this track. #blutoid #alphadeism www.youtube.com/watch?v=apen...

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Alphadeus - The Golden God (2020)

YouTube video by Alphadeus

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You know, i might sometimes joke about thinking I’m ugly, but i think I’m pretty okay-looking :p Been growing my hair out while i still have it :) #selfietoid

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Regardless of my mental health (which is pretty alright I suppose), I feel like the walls are closing in. Like it's only a matter of time before I can't afford to exist in a stable environment. The kind of money I think I need to be stable for the rest of my life, is unreasonable to ask others for

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Made some adjustments to my profile bio. Downgraded from "Very Depressed" to "Depressed" just in case I slip up and post something sad. Also specified in my profile bio that my music is not AI. I've just been writing music for a very long time.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I don't remember if I mentioned this yet, but I'm 4 songs away from 1,200 unique original songs written. I'll probably do something special for the 1,200th song. I just need to get there lol. Not sure what to write, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

August 15th is my 20 year anniversary of joining YouTube apparently. Although my channel content itself is almost 15 years old because I deleted all my old videos (mostly me playing Guitar Hero / Rock Band). I fucking miss those days. Rock Band made me feel somewhat popular among friends.

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Alphadeus @alphadeus.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Being on this new medication for as long as I have been confirms one thing. Most of my depression is chemicals in the brain that need to be sorted out. The combination of Wellbutrin and Lexapro seem to be helping out a ton. I still feel down often, but the highs and lows are within reason.

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