I have no idea how to play backgammon.
But I love the etymology of the name.
Mal: You want to tell me how come there's a statue of you here looking at me like I owe him something? Jayne: Wishing I could, Captain.
'Jaynestown'
Gaming 1: You are likely to be eaten by a grue
A thread for the discussion of games: board, LARP, MMORPG, video, tabletop RPG, game theory etc. etc. and all attendant news, developments and ancillary subjects thereof, as well as coordinating/scheduling games either online or IRL. All are welcome to chime in, talk about their favorite games or learn about gaming of any sort.
PLEASE TO WHITEFONT SPOILERS for video games, RPG modules or anything for which foreknowledge of events might lessen one's enjoyment of whatever gaming experience.
Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2008 7:28:11 am PDT #154 of 26133
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Sean K - Apr 26, 2008 7:32:48 am PDT #155 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Don't just leave us all hanging like that, P-C! What is the etymology of the name?
Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2008 7:37:57 am PDT #156 of 26133
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh, I thought everyone knew about it. You're Buffistas.
The word comes from a combination of back and gamen. That is, the name LITERALLY MEANS "the game on the back." Because it's on the back of a checkerboard. I find that terribly amusing.
Of course, I believe I am entirely wrong, but I know I read it that way somewhere. I like my way better.
Laga - Apr 26, 2008 8:23:48 am PDT #157 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I've enjoyed playing backgammon but it's been so long I think I may need a refresher course. I'm pretty sure I've seen boardless pips for sale at one of those "Games" stores in a mall.
What are your favorite card games? I've recently learned and am really digging Pinochle. I also love Euchre and our old family standby is "Oh Hell."
JenP - Apr 26, 2008 9:24:04 am PDT #158 of 26133
Hi, gaming thread! I am mostly cards, board games, and on line word games. I need to get in on some scrabbulous, but so far all I've done about it is create an fb account. phone posting gets old fast. I'll be back.
Kevin - Apr 26, 2008 9:42:46 am PDT #159 of 26133
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
If there's any RPGers with an Xbox, PS3 or PC get Oblivion. Seriously. It's gaming crack. It's set in a massive, massive gaming world where you can do anything, pretty much. There's day, night, rain, snow, cities, towns, villages, thousands of people going about their daily lives... You can break into houses and steal stuff, join guilds, you get the picture. I've had it for 18 months now and I've still not seen half the gaming world.
Downside: I've worked out if I was playing it 9 till 5, monday to friday, it equates to about a month of my life so far.
Laga - Apr 26, 2008 9:48:24 am PDT #160 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I hadn't realized you have to join Facebook to play Scrabulous. I don't keep up with my myriad of on-line communities already. Oh the pressure.
dcp - Apr 26, 2008 9:51:11 am PDT #161 of 26133
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
favorite card games?
The old standards. Gin rummy, 500 rummy, hearts, spades, bridge.
Laga - Apr 26, 2008 9:57:27 am PDT #162 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
500 rummy
Known as Rummy 500 in our household, the mere mention gets my blood pumping, the shouted, "I want that card!" of my siblings ringing in my ears. I only ever think I've had more fun playing Spoons, one cold and rainy Minocqua Wisconsin summer with all the kids in the campground gathered around a long rickety table, a mismatched assortment of spoons spread carefully before us on the stained plastic table cloth. I can almost feel my mosquito bites itching.
libkitty - Apr 26, 2008 10:04:24 am PDT #163 of 26133
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
My favorite card game ever is called Russian Bank. I've never met anyone outside of my family who had ever heard of it before, although I've heard rumors of others.