BUMMER.
Still, can't argue with paying the bills.
*Eyes large list of 'Shit to get done'*
We knocked 'em deader!
Willow ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'
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.
Pete, Husband of Jilli - May 11, 2009 4:43:03 pm PDT #1794 of 26133
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd
omnis_audis - May 11, 2009 8:39:57 pm PDT #1795 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
:: nods with Pete regarding Sean ::
Pete, I'm so glad I followed your advice to buy Orange Box! Pretty cool game. And it might sound hokey, but the coolest feature is you can save at any time!! I like how you need to think to get past obstacles (wash machine counter weight!).
Sean K - May 12, 2009 7:02:29 am PDT #1796 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Last night we had a card game night over a Drew & Kristin's (Kristin was, unfortunately, out of town, but other firends were over).
We played Apples to Apples, which is fun, despite the fact that it's about the most arbitrary game ever.
Then we played a couple of games of Zombie Fluxx. I have decided that Fluxx (especially Zombie Fluxx) is just a stupid ridiculous amount of fun.
For those who don't know, Fluxx is a card game where every single card changes the game somehow. It's very silly and fun. And it's a game that can sometimes feel like it's NEVER going to end, and then suddenly someone has won.
megan walker - May 12, 2009 7:23:07 am PDT #1797 of 26133
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I hate Apples to Apples. Subjective games and me are definitely non-mixy things.
I also played Zombie Fluxx at the K&D household. I keep forgetting I need to buy that. It is very fun.
omnis_audis - May 12, 2009 7:27:09 am PDT #1798 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Fluxx moves too fast. Not in a bad way, but the German side of me that likes order and rules gets a little flummoxed playing it. It won't keep me from playing, mind you. Just messes with my head.
megan walker - May 12, 2009 7:31:06 am PDT #1799 of 26133
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Now that my apartment is more in order, I need to start thinking about having a game night.
Sean K - May 12, 2009 7:55:11 am PDT #1800 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I hate Apples to Apples. Subjective games and me are definitely non-mixy things.
megan, I used to feel exactly the same way about Apples to Apples.
I don't know why I turned around on it. Really, I haven't. I still think it's arbitrary to the point of wondering, "why someone needed to pay money for the set and does this even really count as a game?" I've just found a place where I can shut the hell up and enjoy myself along with everybody else.
Which is NOT to say you should too! It actually makes me happy to know that you're stronger than I am, and still able to hold on to that refusal to acknowledge Apples to Apples counts as a game.
omnis_audis - May 12, 2009 8:00:52 am PDT #1801 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Now that my apartment is more in order, I need to start thinking about having a game night.I'll bring the chips!
megan walker - May 12, 2009 8:07:20 am PDT #1802 of 26133
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I wouldn't say it's not a game, I just have no interest in playing it. The idea that one person, or the group, is deciding arbitrarily what the "right" answer is kills me. See also, Imaginiff...
Sean K - May 12, 2009 8:10:36 am PDT #1803 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
It bugs me too.
Fluxx moves too fast. Not in a bad way, but the German side of me that likes order and rules gets a little flummoxed playing it. It won't keep me from playing, mind you. Just messes with my head.
Fluxx makes the baby Jesus cry. In a really, really fun way.