Season 34 Goals

With the new season starting in just 3 days, I've been thinking about what class I want to play and my husband made a good point after I was asking his opinion on which class I should go for. He said, "Well you're missing some set dungeons still, so play the class you're missing the most dungeons on."

I dislike set dungeons very much, not because I think the concept is bad or anything, I'm just bad when it comes to completing them. But! My husband & I struck a deal: I gather the set pieces, he does the dungeons for me.

I can live with that.

So let's see what I still have yet to complete (my husband would like me to add that his are all finished, by the way):

Set Dungeons to Complete

Barbarian - 40%

- Legacy of Raekor (Master)

- Might of the Earth (Master)

Crusader - 40%

- Armor of Akkhan (Master)

- Roland's Legacy (Master)

- Seeker of the Light (Master)

Demon Hunter - 40%

- Shadow's Mantle (Master)

- Unhallowed Essence (Master)

Monk - 10%

- Inna's Mantra (Master)

- Monkey King's Garb (Master)

- Raiment of a Thousand Storms (Master)

- Uliana's Stratagem (Master)

Necromancer - 100%

Witch Doctor - 10%

- Zunimassa's Haunt (Master)

- Helltooth Harness (Master)

- Raiment of the Jade Harvester (Master)

- Spirit of Arachyr (Master)

Wizard - 40%

- Delsere's Magnum Opus (Master)

- Vyr's Amazing Arcana (Master)

Looks like I'm doing a witch doctor this season & a monk next season. 🤣 Wish me luck!

Diablo 3 Season 34

Quick heads up, everyone!

Season 34 will be starting on January 31st! Apparently there were complaints? I'm not sure, but either way I'll be happy to play whenever it starts. Season 33 has ended, so go ahead & collect your inventory items, store them, all that fun stuff.

Here are the sets granted by Haedrig’s Gift in Season 34:

Barbarian - Horde of the Ninety Savages

Crusader - Aegis of Valor

Demon Hunter - Gears of Dreadlands

Monk - Patterns of Justice

Witch Doctor - Mundunugu’s Regalia

Wizard - Typhon’s Veil

Necromancer - Masquerade of the Burning Carnival

You can rest assured that my husband--Bear Dogs Man--and I will be pushing for that Aegis of Valor, though I may decide on Gears of Dreadlands, I haven't decided yet. I love the speed of the Valor set, as well as the fact that it chains/stacks with another player. ⚡ Then again, I do love a good Typhon's build, too.... ooooh so many good ones.

What set are you thinking of pursuing? What's your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Season 34 Haedrig's Gift options

Barking Bear's New Year Bash: A Month-Long Celebration!

Happy New Year, adventurers! 🍻

We're still ringing in the New Year with style, fun, and camaraderie at the Barking Bear Tavern! Throughout January, we’re hosting our Barking Bear New Year Bash, a month-long celebration packed with exciting games, community activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow adventurers. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of our events or brand new to the community, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

What to Expect

Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store:

• Games Galore: Participate in community favorites like Bear Dogs Bingo and Kitty Bingo! These interactive games are sure to bring laughter and excitement to your January evenings.
• Activities & Surprises: From giveaways to spontaneous challenges, every week offers something unique. Stay tuned to our Discord and Twitch for announcements about upcoming events.
• Relax & Celebrate: Pour yourself a drink, cozy up at the virtual tavern, and join us as we toast to a fantastic New Year!

How to Join

• When: All month long—January is our playground!
• Where: Catch us on Twitch or join the conversation on our Discord server.
• Why: Because there's no better way to start the New Year than with games, laughter, and friends!

Don’t Miss Out!

This celebration is more than just a series of events—it’s a way to connect with our amazing community and create new memories. Whether you’re here for the games, the giveaways, or just the good vibes, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Raise a glass, grab your dice, and let’s make this January one for the books!

We're still on Twitch!

In 2016, I started this blog to document my progress of farming unique items in Diablo 3 for my husband while he was away at work. I would log on to my character, run around the maps, find a rare chest or NPC, log him in, & then open it with him in the game. My first ever post on this blog, actually, was hunting for the Falcon Wings (found here).

Then in 2019, right before Covid, my husband & I decided we would start streaming on Twitch. We started out as beholderfartz & after about a year we decided to change our name to Bear_Dogs after our dog Podushka, who was a Russian bear dog (Caucasian shepherd).

We've stuck with it as best we can & we celebrated our 5 year streamer-versary in October of 2024.

You can catch us on Twitch at Bear_Dogs! We stream video games on Tuesdays and workshop streams are on Saturdays. Sometimes we have bonus streams on Wednesdays and or Thursdays, with Wednesdays being writing streams and Thursdays are a sort of miscellany day, but these are few and far between due to energy levels.

On Tuesdays after our gaming stream, we host Bear Dogs After Dark over in our Discord server, the Barking Bear Tavern. We're still figuring out what, exactly, that stream is, but so far it's just been a more intimate hangout-type event. Feel free to join us on Saturday January 18th for our next workshop stream where we make a pen for a customer!