Last year I had an idea for a board game, but didn't really finish and follow through on it. So over the past week or so I've been refining and adding the rules and pieces to the game and am finally done with the initial design aspects. This weeekend, I'll be playtesting it to see if the scoring parts of it are working properly and if it flows fun and smoothly. Right now, the game is very strategic in nature with no dice rolls or playing cards that can be used on other players. There are cards, but they effect all the players in a given round and it's looking to be a neat mechanic.
The key of this game is having an enjoyable game that people can like, yet still have it be fun and competitive while making luck of the dice or draw be a minimal factor in the strategy of the game. Another neat aspect of the game is it's production system, which awards more points for players who go through certain processes of production, but also increases their risk. If all the elements work the way I think they will work, this will definitely be a fun game I can see people playing--especially those who like EuroStyle games like Carcassonne, Puerto Rico and the like.
I hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew--working on book and a game at the same time. Anyway, it is shaping up to be an interesting and wonderful year so far!
I am still reeling from my visit recently and am just full of hope and inspiration for this year. There's nothing I can't do, because I am loved and supported and appreciated and I think feeling that in your life makes things a lot easier to work through problems and be inspired creatively.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Blessed
Words can't describe really how blessed I am.
Today's my birthday, and this past weekend, again, was one of the best of my life. She makes my knees weak in the way she inspires me to be a better person and everything about her is wonderful and awesome.
I had mentioned that it was getting easier every time because there would be another next time, but this time hurt more than the all the others.
It is amazing to really know what true love is and what it means.
Today's my birthday, and this past weekend, again, was one of the best of my life. She makes my knees weak in the way she inspires me to be a better person and everything about her is wonderful and awesome.
I had mentioned that it was getting easier every time because there would be another next time, but this time hurt more than the all the others.
It is amazing to really know what true love is and what it means.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Eternity
Would you like to live forever? It's been one of the goals of many people to find a way to live forever. Others say that you live forever by accomplishing things in this life and being remembered or by reproducing and passing your DNA onto another generation. Christianity states that there will be a coming judgment and that the good will spend eternity in heaven and the rest in hell.
However, if I was a benevolent deity, I wouldn't dare curse anyone with experiencing eternity. You can't imagine an eternity. One followed by an endless string of zeroes of years.....can you imagine living that long? Would your eally want to remember every day and keep the memories and pains and the boredom of living forever.
So what sounds like the best solution? Well you would let souls live for eternity, yet only have them experience it in small chunks of years in a body at a time, erase the memories and start over again. It's a good solution to a maddening problem.
I remember being younger and pondering eternity and infinity, just repeating over and over and I started to get sad. It finally dawned on me how vast that amount of time really is....and I didn't want to be a part of it. Even if I was forever doing things I enjoyed, like the preachers attempt to sell you, eventually you would weary of existing and experiencing the passage of time.
However, if I was a benevolent deity, I wouldn't dare curse anyone with experiencing eternity. You can't imagine an eternity. One followed by an endless string of zeroes of years.....can you imagine living that long? Would your eally want to remember every day and keep the memories and pains and the boredom of living forever.
So what sounds like the best solution? Well you would let souls live for eternity, yet only have them experience it in small chunks of years in a body at a time, erase the memories and start over again. It's a good solution to a maddening problem.
I remember being younger and pondering eternity and infinity, just repeating over and over and I started to get sad. It finally dawned on me how vast that amount of time really is....and I didn't want to be a part of it. Even if I was forever doing things I enjoyed, like the preachers attempt to sell you, eventually you would weary of existing and experiencing the passage of time.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Be a Man
For some reason, this phrase gets tossed out a lot, especially in reference to homophobic, transphobic, or just among guys in general. I really don't like the phrase "Be a man", because of the connotations that come with it.
First off, it let's look at what sort of things "Be a man" preceeds:
"Be a man, and take your punishment."
"Be a man and do the right thing."
"Be a man about it."
"Be a man and do blah blah blah."
For the most part it is inferred that the person should do something beacuse that's what men are supposed to do. The downside of this is that it is generally assumed that women or non-male stereotypes can't do the particular action.
What it really comes down to is integrity. When someone says "Be a man" they are really saying show some integrity and take responsibility for X. Which systematically has a gender bias that women apparently don't have integrity or the ability to take responsibility for an issue.
Another thing that it does is try to shame an individual in questioning their masculinity if they don't do that. Essentially, if you can't "Be a man" and do X, then you're a feminine wussy.
But why tie something like personal responsibility, strength of character, and integrity to masculinity? I find it wrong that this term is used to shame people into doing the right thing.
A lot of transpeople hear this I'm sure at somepoint during their transition, and it's pretty hypocritical when its said because the person transitioning generally is taking responsibility and taking charge of an issue that needs dealt with in their lives.
First off, it let's look at what sort of things "Be a man" preceeds:
"Be a man, and take your punishment."
"Be a man and do the right thing."
"Be a man about it."
"Be a man and do blah blah blah."
For the most part it is inferred that the person should do something beacuse that's what men are supposed to do. The downside of this is that it is generally assumed that women or non-male stereotypes can't do the particular action.
What it really comes down to is integrity. When someone says "Be a man" they are really saying show some integrity and take responsibility for X. Which systematically has a gender bias that women apparently don't have integrity or the ability to take responsibility for an issue.
Another thing that it does is try to shame an individual in questioning their masculinity if they don't do that. Essentially, if you can't "Be a man" and do X, then you're a feminine wussy.
But why tie something like personal responsibility, strength of character, and integrity to masculinity? I find it wrong that this term is used to shame people into doing the right thing.
A lot of transpeople hear this I'm sure at somepoint during their transition, and it's pretty hypocritical when its said because the person transitioning generally is taking responsibility and taking charge of an issue that needs dealt with in their lives.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Welcome to the New Year
Well, 2007 came and went, and for me, it was one of the best years of my life. I rang it in with friends and loved ones and got to experience an amazing year. I can't really explain in words all the happiness and love I felt in my life, other than to say I've never felt that way before.
Over the past few weeks, we got an XBox 360 for Christmas for each other and have been playing a variety of games. Our TV was already HD Ready, so the graphics just look pretty awesome. We've been playing Assassin's Creed, BioShock, Halo 3, Dead Rising, and Call of Duty 3. It is pretty darn fun and I have my parents to thank for since they helped get it for us. The only thing we are missing right now is an internet connection so that we can get on XBox Live and play with family and friends. My nephews have already stated that they want to kick my ass in Halo 3. I'm a bit scared, considering they are only 8 and 10 years old!
Other than that, I am really looking forward for the next week or so. A special someone is visiting and we're going to see Cloverfield! One thing to note is that there is currently an Alternate Realtity Game going on behind the scenes since June of last year. The characters have MySpace pages and there's a variety of blogs and fake news reports that lead to various discoveries that explain the lead up to events on how the monster attacks NYC. Here is a great site that explains the timelines of things that have been happening in the run-up to the movie's premiere.
Over the past few weeks, we got an XBox 360 for Christmas for each other and have been playing a variety of games. Our TV was already HD Ready, so the graphics just look pretty awesome. We've been playing Assassin's Creed, BioShock, Halo 3, Dead Rising, and Call of Duty 3. It is pretty darn fun and I have my parents to thank for since they helped get it for us. The only thing we are missing right now is an internet connection so that we can get on XBox Live and play with family and friends. My nephews have already stated that they want to kick my ass in Halo 3. I'm a bit scared, considering they are only 8 and 10 years old!
Other than that, I am really looking forward for the next week or so. A special someone is visiting and we're going to see Cloverfield! One thing to note is that there is currently an Alternate Realtity Game going on behind the scenes since June of last year. The characters have MySpace pages and there's a variety of blogs and fake news reports that lead to various discoveries that explain the lead up to events on how the monster attacks NYC. Here is a great site that explains the timelines of things that have been happening in the run-up to the movie's premiere.
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