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April 24, 2004
Vacation's all I ever wanted... After several weeks of tough, tough life, I have a paid week to loaf around. Well, not really. My lovely wife has plans to tear up and redo our front garden this week, as well as clean out from under the porch (no telling what we'll find -- we haven't looked under there since we moved into the house nearly two years ago). I also hope to get some work done on my Earthdawn adventure Pilgrimage, as well as a serious read-through/critique/edit of the current incarnation of the Earthdawn Player's Compendium. (Coming later this year! Ask for it by name!) Actually, the priority on those two will probably be flipped -- the EDC will be out later this year, while Pilgrimage won't be out until '05 sometime (depending on how soon I get the manuscript finished and the various publishing schedule). Oh yeah, I want to catch up on some sleep as well... though somehow that always seems to slip my mind when I'm working for that next level in Final Fantasy XI. I've been reading the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton. Seven books and counting (I just finished Burnt Offerings about five minutes ago). I don't think I've ever encontered a series I could work through that quickly, without getting burnt out on it and needing a break (except perhaps Terry Pratchett). If you haven't read these books, and you're a fan of dark action-adventure with vampires, werewolves, zombies, and a host of other preternatural beasites, this series rocks on toast. Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer if it were on HBO or something. These books are what I wish the new World of Darkness was going to be like... *sigh*. Other stuff... hmm.... Visit http://www.wilwheaton.net/. Yes, Wil Wheaton. Wesley from Star Trek: The Next Generation. He's got a great blog, and is a self-professed geek with a book out (and another on the way). He's been a guest (or guest host) on Tech TV several times, and he's been a joy to watch. Visit, enjoy. While you're at it, visit another blog, maintained by an acquaintance (I hesitate to call him a friend, even if we did game together and he ran the early stages of what was sure to be a kick ass Ars Magica saga). His name is Mike Daisey, and come to think of it, he's been on Tech TV a couple times himself. He made a bit of a splash last year (or the year before -- time blurs when you start pushing 30) for his one-man show (and accompanying book) 21 Dog Years -- about his time working at Amazon.com. (I haven't read the book yet, Mike, but I will, I swear!) Anyhow, you can visit his blog at http://www.mikedaisey.com/. Read. Enjoy. Final thought: Despite all the plans I have for this upcoming *paid* *week* *off* (Woot!) I'm probably going to spend most of it playing Final Fantasy XI. There is more to tell, but I've been more verbose than usual, which is a sure sign that I need food and/or sleep. I need both in fact, and I'm not sure what order to tackle them in. So until next time... April 14, 2004
Quick update -- fun Google-themed links! No real news... just a couple of fun Google-like sites that made my chuckle... First, the Google-mirror site: http://www.alltooflat.com/geeky/elgoog/ Then, Cthuugle: http://www.cthuugle.com/ Enjoy! If you have other related... homages, send them along to the e-mail at the footer of this page. April 05, 2004
Con Report` I spent this past Saturday at NERE, the North-East Regional Event for the Camarilla LARP. I had a good time, all things considered, but I could have had even more fun. I was a little reluctant to try risky things that could get my character in trouble. As a result, I kind of spent a bunch of time lurking around not doing much of anything. If I learned anything from this experience, it's that -- in Live-Action Roleplay anyhow -- you are largely responsible for your own fun. In fact, the larger the game, the more responsible you are. The GM doesn't have the time to make sure that everybody is having a good time. So if you're bored... do something to get involved! Here's some things I should have done... introduced myself to the Prince hosting the party. As Primogen of my clan in Bangor, I should have done so -- especially since the Prince was also of my clan. I also should have caused grief for the vamp that cheated at cards and cost me $4,000 (it was actually somebody else that was cheating, but that's not what I thought in character). I should have added myself to the list of performers at the party, and lightened the mood with a little humorous or ribald song... especially after the last song (while a great performance) turned the mood rather somber. I should have struck a bargain with the Ventrue Primogen of Bangor -- not reporting her infraction of the rules in return for a favor to be paid later (as it is... I may need to offer her a favor to return to her good graces). In the end, any lack of fun on my part was purely my own fault. Of course, I have never been in a LARP on that scale before, and was a little reluctant to get out there and be me (or rather... be Harlan). So.. my words of wisdom for today? Get out there and make your own fun, I guess. |
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