So I'm now a few months into my term as Anarch Coordinator and it's "gotten real."
My staff is sometimes like herding cats. I'm getting frustrated that I'm getting very little support from them in getting the Packet together. That's the centerpiece of my entire campaign and I'm getting very little response from my own people. It's kinda discouraging.
I'm also incredibly frustrated with the other Coords. In general, they seem to be very nice people and mostly easy to work with. But the bulk of them just don't know Anarch Genre. They are exceedingly Camarilla-centric. So some of them just don't seem to get it when I say (insert clan) Anarchs are different from (insert clan) of the Camarilla. For some of them, all they've ever known is the Camarilla and the Anarchs are the distant cousins that you never acknowledge. So the thought that Anarchs may have power or the capability or are more than just dirty rabble is the furthest thought from their heads. And it's driving me batty. God forbid the Anarchs win once in a while.
Oh, and to see the genre rape that at least one Anarch player is doing is making me want to cry in a corner. Seriously, trading an Anarch Combo for guns and the Demolitions skill? WTF? If I as Coord had the power, I'd GNC the little cheesemonkey bastard yesterday. You just don't do that kind of thing! But I can't do that and so I have to cry while he continues to rape the Anarch Genre just so he can have his little cookies and his kewl powerz.
But on the plus side, despite all that, I do feel I'm getting things done. The Packet is moving forward, albeit slowly. I'm making an impact, I think, on the other Coords just because I won't shut up or back down. And when the chance comes, I'm gonna get that PC and it'll be all legal and aboveboard.
The Anarchs will be better for me being the Coord this year. I know it may sound arrogant, but I believe it.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Ouch
So now I know what a migraine is.
I somehow came down with a migraine yesterday afternoon and it ruined the rest of the afternoon. The full affect, the "aura" leading up to it, the pain behind the eye, it was awful. I've never had one before so I was kind of freaked out a bit, not sure exactly what the hell was going on.
Thankfully, laying down in the dark bedroom and a couple of ibuprofen took care of business, but whoa...that hurt. How people somehow deal with them on a chronic basis...
I somehow came down with a migraine yesterday afternoon and it ruined the rest of the afternoon. The full affect, the "aura" leading up to it, the pain behind the eye, it was awful. I've never had one before so I was kind of freaked out a bit, not sure exactly what the hell was going on.
Thankfully, laying down in the dark bedroom and a couple of ibuprofen took care of business, but whoa...that hurt. How people somehow deal with them on a chronic basis...
Sunday, December 13, 2009
One Month In
So it's been about a month since I took over as the Anarch Coordinator. Not officially that long, but all the same.
So far, it's been interesting. Had a few headaches, like the issue of IC/OOC racism on the Rant List yahoo group. Lost several people to that thing and it was just a damn headache. Why can't people be more mature? And it's been a continuing headache essentially starting from scratch, having to claim territory, having to register NPCs (not done yet), build a team, write a Packet from scratch and so on and so forth.
But it's been good too, for some of those same reasons. I know the Anarch genre will eventually be in a much better place when I leave the Coord seat. And I know I've got a great team. I feel like I'm making a difference, even a month in, even if it is a silly little thing like the OWBN game.
So far, I'm liking it.
So far, it's been interesting. Had a few headaches, like the issue of IC/OOC racism on the Rant List yahoo group. Lost several people to that thing and it was just a damn headache. Why can't people be more mature? And it's been a continuing headache essentially starting from scratch, having to claim territory, having to register NPCs (not done yet), build a team, write a Packet from scratch and so on and so forth.
But it's been good too, for some of those same reasons. I know the Anarch genre will eventually be in a much better place when I leave the Coord seat. And I know I've got a great team. I feel like I'm making a difference, even a month in, even if it is a silly little thing like the OWBN game.
So far, I'm liking it.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
In Memoriam: Mr. Frodo
Mondy afternoon, we had to say goodbye to Mr.Frodo.
Friday evening, we noticed he was sick. He'd probably been sick before that, but we hadn't noticed. And when a cat yakks, well, it's not that unusual. But we noticed he was genuinely sick on Saturday and tried to give him fluids via an eyedropper. Did it again Sunday. And again Monday morning. But by the time I got home about 2 or so that afternoon, he was already going into shock and was severely dehydrated. I got him to the Vet pretty quickly after that.
He was so dehydrated that he was going to have to do IV fluids and antibiotics just to give him a chance. And that was $500 right there. Just to be able to take him home that night. Just to return him in the morning. I wonder if maybe we shouldn't have done it. But I did ask them to do the blood tests, and they didn't indicate anything conclusive. Signs of early organ failure, possible infection, or it could all just be because of the dehydration and nothing was shown.
So we had to decide what to do, and we decided that it wasn't right to continue his suffering. He was just too far gone for us to be able to help him, and it wouldn't be right to prolong things. My mom came down to keep me company until Amanda was able to get there.
It was just so sudden. With PJ, we knew it was coming for at least a couple of weeks. I had a chance to prepare myself just a little bit. This time, it was just sudden. We stayed there in the room, and I held him close one last time (like he ever let me do it while he was alive) while they gave him that final shot.
He was only about 3 1/2 years old. He was a rescued stray and even though Amanda picked him out, he was my cat as much as he could be called anyone's cat. He loved to play, he loved food, he hated being picked up, he was skittish around pretty much everyone, he loved to snuggle in the bed during the winter, he was stronger than any other cat I've met, he was just too young to go. He got his name (and was chosen) because Amanda had a dream about our other cat, Mysi, carrying around a black and white kitten and it was named Mr. Frodo.
Here's to hoping that my Mr. Frodo was able to sail on the white ships across the ocean too...
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Behind the times...
So Halloween was great. Managed to finish things enough to put them in front of the father-in-law's house and they got some good compliments. Lorelei was incredibly cute as a pirate, she seemed to enjoy the whole thing. She was called the cutest one all night long. Her wagon was decked out in foamboard pirate ships and we had a Disney pirate CD playing, so she had theme music too. Amanda and I both dressed up too, so it looked like she had her own pirate crew.
Thanksgiving went well too. Went to the in-laws, but because of stupid family stuff and people having to work, it was actually quite small. Smoked up two turkeys and they came out awesome. Turkey, by itself, is pretty good. Not something I seek out, but not bad. Smoked turkey? Awesome. I have to move away from the bird so I don't continue to pick at the carcass.
And the other news? We're having another little girl. We found out Wednesday afternoon. I really wanted a little boy, and I can't help but feel kind of disappointed. And I feel bad about that. Because our little baby girl will be loved and wanted and taken care of just as much as Lorelei is.
Oh yeah, I also was elected to be Anarch Coordinator for OWBN in 2010. I've already started working on it and have a team together and the whole thing. So I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do this year to help build the genre.
Thanksgiving went well too. Went to the in-laws, but because of stupid family stuff and people having to work, it was actually quite small. Smoked up two turkeys and they came out awesome. Turkey, by itself, is pretty good. Not something I seek out, but not bad. Smoked turkey? Awesome. I have to move away from the bird so I don't continue to pick at the carcass.
And the other news? We're having another little girl. We found out Wednesday afternoon. I really wanted a little boy, and I can't help but feel kind of disappointed. And I feel bad about that. Because our little baby girl will be loved and wanted and taken care of just as much as Lorelei is.
Oh yeah, I also was elected to be Anarch Coordinator for OWBN in 2010. I've already started working on it and have a team together and the whole thing. So I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do this year to help build the genre.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Peace Prize? Really?
There's not probably anything I can say that hasn't been said about this. But Obama getting the Nobel Peace Prize for what he promised to do is asinine. What is even more asinine is that the other reason he got it is because he's not GW Bush!!!
No, really. Go check the quotes from the committee. He was nominated after only 10 days in office. What the FUCK had he had a chance to do by then except rearrange the furniture and figure out the White House phone system? NOTHING!!! It's based purely on the election promises of a man who is admittedly a far better speaker than GW ever could hope to be.
But what is worse is that it appears to be a purely politically motivated rebuke of GW Bush. In other words, "Hey Americans, elect presidents we Europeans like and agree with!" Okay, so the Euros didn't like GW. Whatever. He wasn't your fucking president you liberal elitist snobs. To give Obama an "attaboy!" for simply being more agreeable to your own beliefs is bullshit. Again, so what if you like Obama? He's not your president, Euro!
There were 204 other candidates. I'm willing to wager that probably about 204 of those have at least DONE something to encourage peace and understanding other than speak some pretty words.
No, really. Go check the quotes from the committee. He was nominated after only 10 days in office. What the FUCK had he had a chance to do by then except rearrange the furniture and figure out the White House phone system? NOTHING!!! It's based purely on the election promises of a man who is admittedly a far better speaker than GW ever could hope to be.
But what is worse is that it appears to be a purely politically motivated rebuke of GW Bush. In other words, "Hey Americans, elect presidents we Europeans like and agree with!" Okay, so the Euros didn't like GW. Whatever. He wasn't your fucking president you liberal elitist snobs. To give Obama an "attaboy!" for simply being more agreeable to your own beliefs is bullshit. Again, so what if you like Obama? He's not your president, Euro!
There were 204 other candidates. I'm willing to wager that probably about 204 of those have at least DONE something to encourage peace and understanding other than speak some pretty words.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Running for office
Yes, that's me. I'm running for office.
Just the first step in my long-overdue plan for Global Domination. Where am I starting?
As a candidate for the office of Anarch Coordinator for One World By Night.
Anarch Coordinator, then Governator of Kaliforna, then President, here I come!
(in all seriousness, I'll have my application statement posted soon enough)
Just the first step in my long-overdue plan for Global Domination. Where am I starting?
As a candidate for the office of Anarch Coordinator for One World By Night.
Anarch Coordinator, then Governator of Kaliforna, then President, here I come!
(in all seriousness, I'll have my application statement posted soon enough)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Better
So it's Sunday afternoon and I'm not feeling too bad. Yeah, I feel a bit like Frankenstein's Monster with the 14 staples and it still does hurt sometimes and I am limited in my movement.
But I'm feeling better. And that's a good thing.
But I'm feeling better. And that's a good thing.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
14 staples
I now have 14 staples, holding closed an over 3-inch long incision just below my belly button. Which no longer protrudes like it once did.
I feel like I had a mini C-section. It hurts like hell, the pain medication given to me doesn't work very well and it's absolute murder getting out of bed. You have no idea how much your abdominal core is utilized in everyday activities, even something like walking. Crap.
I was hoping to attend Back To School night, but I just don't think I can do it. It's tomorrow evening, so I might feel better, but I'm doubting I'll be up for it.
The worst part, aside from the sheer pain and difficulty of moving, is that I can't do, or can only barely do, some of the basics. I was afraid I couldn't put pants on today and was quite proud of myself when I did manage it. I know it's a process and no one just bounces back to total normalcy after any kind of surgical procedure, but damn.
I know men are all kinds of tough, but I now concur that if men had to give birth, humanity would be in trouble.
I feel like I had a mini C-section. It hurts like hell, the pain medication given to me doesn't work very well and it's absolute murder getting out of bed. You have no idea how much your abdominal core is utilized in everyday activities, even something like walking. Crap.
I was hoping to attend Back To School night, but I just don't think I can do it. It's tomorrow evening, so I might feel better, but I'm doubting I'll be up for it.
The worst part, aside from the sheer pain and difficulty of moving, is that I can't do, or can only barely do, some of the basics. I was afraid I couldn't put pants on today and was quite proud of myself when I did manage it. I know it's a process and no one just bounces back to total normalcy after any kind of surgical procedure, but damn.
I know men are all kinds of tough, but I now concur that if men had to give birth, humanity would be in trouble.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sometimes, SoCal is awesome
So we went to the LA County Fair again today (Sunday). This time, Lorelei was left with the in-laws, since they wanted to take her to a play my brother-in-law is in and they're watching her tomorrow as we got to Disneyland for Amanda's birthday.
It was full of win. Last time, watching Lorelei fascinated with the piggies and the chickens and all that was full of win too, just a different kind of win.
I won $126.40 by picking a trifecta on the first horse race (of three) that we watched. We love the ponies, but they cost money and it's harder to do a racing day with a baby/toddler. But I've never won more than I think $10 at a time. I nearly hit another trifecta on our last race, but the horse I needed to finish third, in a photo finish, ended up in fourth. Man...
Flush with cash, we splurged on a giant cherry ICEE and a deep-fried Snickers (drool...) and a fancy $4 cupcake. I've wanted to try one of those for a while, but I just can't justify $4 on a damn cupcake. I mean, it's a freakin' cupcake! But being up $116.40 on the day made it a whole lot easier to do so. I'll probably grab the Triple Chocolate cupcake after I finish writing this...it's sitting in the fridge, waiting for me...
But perhaps the best part of the day was the lucha libre! (I'll have to Bluetooth over the pictures from the phone later in the week) As part of Hispanic Heritage Day, in addition to the usual stuff like mariachi bands, they had the local lucha libre promotion doing three matchs at a time over I think six time slots. It was freakin' awesome. You can get up close, the heels interact directly with you, the main guys will stay afterwards for photos and autographs. In some ways, it was utterly cheesetastic. But that also made it full of win. I mean, seeing the heel (I can't remember his name) interacting back and forth with a round middle-aged Mexican women, and she's giving as good as she's getting, was totally cool. It was wrestling at it's finest in a lot of ways, without all the glitz and glamour of the WWE. I don't know how many times I got the crowd going by myself, booing or clapping. Both Amanda and I agree, we definitely have to attend more lucha libres shows in the future.
All told, a really wonderful day with my wife. It was really great. I miss the little chunkerbutt, but it was a great Mommy-Daddy day.
It was full of win. Last time, watching Lorelei fascinated with the piggies and the chickens and all that was full of win too, just a different kind of win.
I won $126.40 by picking a trifecta on the first horse race (of three) that we watched. We love the ponies, but they cost money and it's harder to do a racing day with a baby/toddler. But I've never won more than I think $10 at a time. I nearly hit another trifecta on our last race, but the horse I needed to finish third, in a photo finish, ended up in fourth. Man...
Flush with cash, we splurged on a giant cherry ICEE and a deep-fried Snickers (drool...) and a fancy $4 cupcake. I've wanted to try one of those for a while, but I just can't justify $4 on a damn cupcake. I mean, it's a freakin' cupcake! But being up $116.40 on the day made it a whole lot easier to do so. I'll probably grab the Triple Chocolate cupcake after I finish writing this...it's sitting in the fridge, waiting for me...
But perhaps the best part of the day was the lucha libre! (I'll have to Bluetooth over the pictures from the phone later in the week) As part of Hispanic Heritage Day, in addition to the usual stuff like mariachi bands, they had the local lucha libre promotion doing three matchs at a time over I think six time slots. It was freakin' awesome. You can get up close, the heels interact directly with you, the main guys will stay afterwards for photos and autographs. In some ways, it was utterly cheesetastic. But that also made it full of win. I mean, seeing the heel (I can't remember his name) interacting back and forth with a round middle-aged Mexican women, and she's giving as good as she's getting, was totally cool. It was wrestling at it's finest in a lot of ways, without all the glitz and glamour of the WWE. I don't know how many times I got the crowd going by myself, booing or clapping. Both Amanda and I agree, we definitely have to attend more lucha libres shows in the future.
All told, a really wonderful day with my wife. It was really great. I miss the little chunkerbutt, but it was a great Mommy-Daddy day.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Happy TLAPD!
I find it terribly appropriate, and awesome, that on International Talk Like A Pirate Day, today's Backyardigans episode is one of their two pirate episodes.
I also am quite the proud daddy, being that when asked what noise a pirate makes, she'll make a quiet "arr!"
So avast me hearties! Being taught the next generation is the glory of pirattitude!
I also am quite the proud daddy, being that when asked what noise a pirate makes, she'll make a quiet "arr!"
So avast me hearties! Being taught the next generation is the glory of pirattitude!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Another Jackass in the news
A few meltdowns this past weekend or so...what the hell is in the air?
Michael Jordan makes an ass of himself at his Hall of Fame induction speech...and it turns out not to be that unusual for him.
Serena Williams loses it and then loses the match.
Kanye West flips out at the VMAs.
All of which, hey, whatever. They're just entertainers, supposedly.
But now President Carter is basically saying that the primary opposition to President Obama and his legislation is racism. Essentially saying that if you oppose Obama, or rather, what Obama is attempting to accomplish, then you are a racist.
Pardon me while I channel a bit of Rep. Joe Wilson...
President Carter, shut the fuck up, because while aren't a liar, you are an idiot.
Michael Jordan makes an ass of himself at his Hall of Fame induction speech...and it turns out not to be that unusual for him.
Serena Williams loses it and then loses the match.
Kanye West flips out at the VMAs.
All of which, hey, whatever. They're just entertainers, supposedly.
But now President Carter is basically saying that the primary opposition to President Obama and his legislation is racism. Essentially saying that if you oppose Obama, or rather, what Obama is attempting to accomplish, then you are a racist.
Pardon me while I channel a bit of Rep. Joe Wilson...
President Carter, shut the fuck up, because while aren't a liar, you are an idiot.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The Big News
So the big news that I've been sitting on for a few weeks now...
Amanda is pregnant! We've got another bun in the oven and our little "Peanut" is due sometime in April. It's gonna be an adventure with two!
Amanda is pregnant! We've got another bun in the oven and our little "Peanut" is due sometime in April. It's gonna be an adventure with two!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Catching Up
Okay. So despite having extra time this summer, I managed to not post a single time after the ever-so-brief Star Trek review. Don't know how that happened, but let me try to catch up.
Summer was really pretty great. For one thing, as an educator, I get summers off too. Even with teaching summer school, I still had three day weekends and was done by 1pm. Not too shabby I'd say.
This was a great summer to be Lorelei's daddy. She's made so much progress, it's amazing. She's a little mimic; show her something once, then she learns it and does it. For example, last week, we went raspberry picking up in Oak Glen, also known to us as "the apple ranch." I showed her how to pick a bright red raspberry once; after that, she followed her mommy down the rows and when a bright red on caught her eye, she picked it and popped it into her mouth. Or right now, she's attempting to put sunscreen on herself after I showed it to her last week when were getting ready to go to the beach. She's still not really talking yet, but she understands a lot, nods yes or no and can say some single words. We also took her to swim lessons where she was the, of course, star of the class. Both instructors we had were impressed with how adept and natural she was in the water.
We somehow managed to see lots of movies this summer also. Star Trek, Harry Potter 6, Funny People, District 9, (500) Days of Summer, Julie & Julia, Public Enemies, Up and I think that's it. That's pretty darn good for us, especially with a toddler. But both sets of grandparents were pretty eager to spend time with Daddy's Little Coppertop, they missed the daily babysitting while we were working. None of those movies were clunkers, but only a few were really great. I'd say Star Trek, District 9 and (500) Days of Summer were the best of the bunch and were all pretty radically different from each other.
We managed two vacations this summer also. Three days a piece. The first one was with Lorelei down to San Diego to take her to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Wow did she love Sea World. She loved bouncing on the hotel bed too, but she really enjoyed the shows and the displays of all the fishies and whatnot. Utterly fascinated her. Not so much the Zoo; she was still tired from Sea World the day before, but she still enjoyed seeing the different critters.
The second vacation was for Amanda and I's anniversary. We went up to Monterey Bay for another three days. Hit the Wine Makers' Celebration and had *way* too much to drink. Did the Ghost Trolley tour that night and it was okay. It was interesting to get a taste for just how much history is there. The next day was mellow; we did the 17 Mile Drive and had lunch in Carmel. Out anniverary dinner was that night at the Sardine Factory and wow. Incredible dinner. The next day we took our time getting home.
We had some great food on those trips. The Sardine Factory in Monterrey was fine dining at it's best. Hodad's in San Diego had the best hamburgers I've ever had in my life. And the seafood at the Blue Water Cafe in San Diego was incredible too. In some ways, that's kinda the joy of vacations for us anymore; we love hitting these little joints that make great food. Read about Hodad's on CNN and saw the Blue Water Cafe on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network.
That's kind of the Cliff's Notes version of the summer for me. There's more details to be shared in person, of course, but suffice it to say, it was a great summer. I think it was kind of special for the three of us.
Summer was really pretty great. For one thing, as an educator, I get summers off too. Even with teaching summer school, I still had three day weekends and was done by 1pm. Not too shabby I'd say.
This was a great summer to be Lorelei's daddy. She's made so much progress, it's amazing. She's a little mimic; show her something once, then she learns it and does it. For example, last week, we went raspberry picking up in Oak Glen, also known to us as "the apple ranch." I showed her how to pick a bright red raspberry once; after that, she followed her mommy down the rows and when a bright red on caught her eye, she picked it and popped it into her mouth. Or right now, she's attempting to put sunscreen on herself after I showed it to her last week when were getting ready to go to the beach. She's still not really talking yet, but she understands a lot, nods yes or no and can say some single words. We also took her to swim lessons where she was the, of course, star of the class. Both instructors we had were impressed with how adept and natural she was in the water.
We somehow managed to see lots of movies this summer also. Star Trek, Harry Potter 6, Funny People, District 9, (500) Days of Summer, Julie & Julia, Public Enemies, Up and I think that's it. That's pretty darn good for us, especially with a toddler. But both sets of grandparents were pretty eager to spend time with Daddy's Little Coppertop, they missed the daily babysitting while we were working. None of those movies were clunkers, but only a few were really great. I'd say Star Trek, District 9 and (500) Days of Summer were the best of the bunch and were all pretty radically different from each other.
We managed two vacations this summer also. Three days a piece. The first one was with Lorelei down to San Diego to take her to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Wow did she love Sea World. She loved bouncing on the hotel bed too, but she really enjoyed the shows and the displays of all the fishies and whatnot. Utterly fascinated her. Not so much the Zoo; she was still tired from Sea World the day before, but she still enjoyed seeing the different critters.
The second vacation was for Amanda and I's anniversary. We went up to Monterey Bay for another three days. Hit the Wine Makers' Celebration and had *way* too much to drink. Did the Ghost Trolley tour that night and it was okay. It was interesting to get a taste for just how much history is there. The next day was mellow; we did the 17 Mile Drive and had lunch in Carmel. Out anniverary dinner was that night at the Sardine Factory and wow. Incredible dinner. The next day we took our time getting home.
We had some great food on those trips. The Sardine Factory in Monterrey was fine dining at it's best. Hodad's in San Diego had the best hamburgers I've ever had in my life. And the seafood at the Blue Water Cafe in San Diego was incredible too. In some ways, that's kinda the joy of vacations for us anymore; we love hitting these little joints that make great food. Read about Hodad's on CNN and saw the Blue Water Cafe on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network.
That's kind of the Cliff's Notes version of the summer for me. There's more details to be shared in person, of course, but suffice it to say, it was a great summer. I think it was kind of special for the three of us.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Star Trek Review
Short and sweet. Loved it.
I really enjoyed this film. The beginning had an unusual emotional tug to it. The rest of it was great to see the familiar turned to something new. Like, for example, what happens to the red shirt.
I didn't find anything substantive of fault in the film. A great way to kick off the summer blockbusters.
I really enjoyed this film. The beginning had an unusual emotional tug to it. The rest of it was great to see the familiar turned to something new. Like, for example, what happens to the red shirt.
I didn't find anything substantive of fault in the film. A great way to kick off the summer blockbusters.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Which Star Trek character are you?
You are James T. Kirk (Captain)
| You are often exaggerated and over-the-top in your speech and expressions. You are a romantic at heart and a natural leader.  |
Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Quiz
Thursday, May 28, 2009
KublaCon OOC
I'm writing this as I'm trying to get one our cats to relax, so I can grab him and give him a flea bath...discovered the little blighters on two of the cats last night. Not good at all.
Anyway, KublaCon was freakin' awesome. I'm going to try to keep it all OOC for this posting.
I met a lot of cool new people, like Geoffrey, Kaht, Jessica and Lindsey. Plus formal introductions to people like Alan and Heather. I partied WAY too much, to the point that I think I got about 11 hours of sleep over three nights. Nowhere near enough.
The weather was too damn cold. I was a dummy and didn't pack anything warm and I kinda paid for it, especially on Sunday when a group of us when to Fisherman's Wharf. BTW, don't bother with Tarnatino's. Not the best food on the Wharf.
The room was good, Paul was a good roomie aside from his snoring, but hey, that's what ear plugs are for, right? Not like I don't snore myself anyway.
I did miss my wife and baby though. Had to talk on the phone and text a bunch over the weekend. Both were really happy to see me Monday evening.
But I had an awesome, incredible weekend. I'm really glad I went and even though I spent too much time awake and not enough asleep, I think it was worth it just for the great new people I got to meet OOC and play with IC.
Anyway, KublaCon was freakin' awesome. I'm going to try to keep it all OOC for this posting.
I met a lot of cool new people, like Geoffrey, Kaht, Jessica and Lindsey. Plus formal introductions to people like Alan and Heather. I partied WAY too much, to the point that I think I got about 11 hours of sleep over three nights. Nowhere near enough.
The weather was too damn cold. I was a dummy and didn't pack anything warm and I kinda paid for it, especially on Sunday when a group of us when to Fisherman's Wharf. BTW, don't bother with Tarnatino's. Not the best food on the Wharf.
The room was good, Paul was a good roomie aside from his snoring, but hey, that's what ear plugs are for, right? Not like I don't snore myself anyway.
I did miss my wife and baby though. Had to talk on the phone and text a bunch over the weekend. Both were really happy to see me Monday evening.
But I had an awesome, incredible weekend. I'm really glad I went and even though I spent too much time awake and not enough asleep, I think it was worth it just for the great new people I got to meet OOC and play with IC.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Player's Privy to Private Plot
Okay. So there's a massive plot that Alan Pursell put before Council that would begin at KublaCon. It sounds awesome (no details until after Kubla!) But there are two issues, one Org wide and one personal.
On the Org side of things, apparently players who have NO business knowing about the plot, were jabbering away about it. WTF? Who is the dipshit on Council that leaked this information? It's supposed to be kept private on Council alone. Not supposed to go beyond our virtual borders. Whoever that particular dipshit is, they need to be slapped and kicked off Council. Then of course, the players. What the hell are you doing metagaming this? Can't you remember that this is a role-playing game, and it can't be "won?" The point of part of this plot is to surprise the shit out of the players. It's awesome, it's the reprecussions of the In-Character decisions of the player base. And there has to be a reaction. Why ruin it? Damn fools.
The other side is of course, the personal element. I can't be surprised by it now. That's kind of a drag. And of course, I have to make sure I'm not metagaming even by accident. I mean, I have some bad monkey plotting in mind, and it would benefit from this plot, but I have to be careful not to take too much advantage of it. Ah well. Should be fun!
Oh, and sorry for the overuse of italics.
On the Org side of things, apparently players who have NO business knowing about the plot, were jabbering away about it. WTF? Who is the dipshit on Council that leaked this information? It's supposed to be kept private on Council alone. Not supposed to go beyond our virtual borders. Whoever that particular dipshit is, they need to be slapped and kicked off Council. Then of course, the players. What the hell are you doing metagaming this? Can't you remember that this is a role-playing game, and it can't be "won?" The point of part of this plot is to surprise the shit out of the players. It's awesome, it's the reprecussions of the In-Character decisions of the player base. And there has to be a reaction. Why ruin it? Damn fools.
The other side is of course, the personal element. I can't be surprised by it now. That's kind of a drag. And of course, I have to make sure I'm not metagaming even by accident. I mean, I have some bad monkey plotting in mind, and it would benefit from this plot, but I have to be careful not to take too much advantage of it. Ah well. Should be fun!
Oh, and sorry for the overuse of italics.
Children's TV
So it's about 6:30 on a Saturday morning. I've been up since 6. That's when I normally get up on a workday. And the wife and I are going to the RenFaire today, so that's a long day normally. So what the hell happened?
Lorelei happened. She decided she wanted to be up and awake. So I sit here, having checked my email and whatnot, still a bit bleary eyed, listening to the Wonder Pets. Not a very good show, really. Okay, the diversity of animals and the message of teamwork isn't too bad. But Ming Ming, the duck, has a terrible lisp. WTF? Small children don't need a wrong example of how to speak properly, they have enough issues learning to speak as it is!
I think I may have to do capsule reviews of all the shows Lorelei likes to watch. Dora, Diego, Jack's Big Music Show, the Backyardigans, Max & Ruby. I admit perhaps she watches too much, but there are times, like right now, that I'm not awake enough to play with the little one. That and it's rare for her to actually watch more than five or ten minutes of show at a time.
I think I need coffee.
Lorelei happened. She decided she wanted to be up and awake. So I sit here, having checked my email and whatnot, still a bit bleary eyed, listening to the Wonder Pets. Not a very good show, really. Okay, the diversity of animals and the message of teamwork isn't too bad. But Ming Ming, the duck, has a terrible lisp. WTF? Small children don't need a wrong example of how to speak properly, they have enough issues learning to speak as it is!
I think I may have to do capsule reviews of all the shows Lorelei likes to watch. Dora, Diego, Jack's Big Music Show, the Backyardigans, Max & Ruby. I admit perhaps she watches too much, but there are times, like right now, that I'm not awake enough to play with the little one. That and it's rare for her to actually watch more than five or ten minutes of show at a time.
I think I need coffee.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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