Way back in August of last year, I was unemployed, I was broke, and I was woefully overdue making one of life's biggest commitments. With that in mind I made a resolution for myself: No Destiny until I had my life in order. Sure, I bought my Limited Edition copy (Xbox One!), but with no system to play it on, all I could do was enjoy the new game smell and the contents inside.

And so, since September, the game has been sitting, boxed up, in my desk, unplayed. This past weekend, however, that all changed, and I took my first steps in the Tower in a long, long time.

You see, I finally made that commitment. I finally asked the one question necessary to complete one of Life's main quests. I finally embraced my Destiny.

She said, Yes.
Just like I knew she would.

In a year's time, Lady Phoenix will officially be Mrs. Phoenix.

Not everything went according to plan; I had to improvise more than once on the fly. And lord knows our conflicting schedules made spiriting her away for a spontaneous vacation a pill... But I know one thing for certain, it's not a weekend we'll ever forget. In the end, that's all that matters.

Of course, making the whole thing more than a little dorky and geeky helps too. She had to go on a quest to find her ring.

Giving her something entirely unique and totally her didn't hurt either. Sapphire, titanium, gibeon meteorite inlay.

So. It's real life official. It's Facebook official. It's DBO official. Quest complete. Who has my XP?

I can finally start looking at Xbox Ones. In the meantime though, I'm borrowing a friend's copy for the 360, so that's where you'll find me. No DLC... I figure there isn't a point when I have a season pass waiting for me on XB1... But I'm loving it all the same (Except for the random House of Wolves events. Those can fuck right off. Talk about putting a wet blanket on exploration.).

See you starside, Guardians.

CONGRATS!

I figured you didn't move to Destiny, but was surprised I didn't see you on Halo forums lately. Welcome back. Also get the MCC bundle so you guys can play with us again when you do.

CONGRATS!

I figured you didn't move to Destiny, but was surprised I didn't see you on Halo forums lately. Welcome back. Also get the MCC bundle so you guys can play with us again when you do.

By and large we've drifted away from Halo. Especially Halo under 343. I still lurk around HBO, but there isn't really a reason to post when I've nothing to add to the discussion and have little interest in where things are headed. That said, MCC is in the cards eventually. I've got a friend that's been dying to co-op the whole series with us and throw it up on Youtube with color commentary.

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Yea I totally hear ya. I actually enjoyed Halo 5 way more than Halo 4, gameplay in the beta that is. But the overall direction is like they HAD to be different. Don't forget us in customs on Fridays as well

'Grats, mate!

I'm wearing a big smile right now.

Congratulations!

I'm encouraged by your commitment to "life trumps Destiny".

Look me up on 360 if you need some fire team members. Or my offspring - gt: oholiab and oholiabII

Congrats you two!

Congrats dude(and lovely lady). Prepare for a whirlwind year! My whirlwind year is finally calming down. Providing me a bit more time for gaming. Though the new house projects keep continuing to multiply.

That ring is amazing looking, quite unique. My wife went the more traditional route, but she likes that ring alot (September birthstone) when I showed her. You are far more creative than I.

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