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Mixing Entertainment and Science
Jan/Feb 2008 Issue "Beta 1"
Mixing Entertainment and Science
Jan/Feb 2008 Issue "Beta 1"
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It's no secret that I put strategy games above all else. It became an obsession, at one point, for years. As the games became more and more complicated, so did my enthusiasm. But, there is always a downside to playing games. With me, it was my social life. Dating seemed to be a thing of the past. And friends? Well, I hadn't seen them in quite a while. So it was work, then games then more work. Well one does save some money that way. But, believe me, it's so nice to get out every once and a while.
I think about a year ago a young woman approached me with a comment "I have been trying to get the nerve to walk up and talk to you." Before I could even think I hear the words "WHAT? ME? WHY?!". After realizing where those words came from, I know I must have blushed deep red, the knees got week and there was a kinda pause as my mind rushed, to no avail, to find something else to say. Flipping through the rusty old roll-o-dex in the back of my mind labeled "Things To Talk About" I got stuck on "Your pretty!". Luckily I just decided instead to smile somewhat casually and peer into her eyes while taking only moment. At that point luck had it that I was then able to think a little more clearly. The conversation started somewhat slow. Not allowing my mind to race or me to pass out from hyperventilation, I was able to eventually catch up with my breath and regain my composure. We enjoyed a good cup of coffee in a little coffee shop next door. Then she gave me her number. I was well aware that we were too different from one another about half way through my second cup. She was walking a path in life that was straight and narrow, and I tend to see hidden paths along the way and had a need to explore them. Eventually, I set her up with a friend of mine that I felt was a lot more of what she was looking for and remained friends ever since. I never can figure out why women are attracted to me. But, they are. I guess I should be thankful. Now, if I could only get the nerve up to talk to one.
Thinking about the above, I entered the Internet trying to find an old game that I hadn't played in years. Puzzles are a good part of strategy. The only thing is that, in modern games, the pieces change shape often. Variables can become obsolete as soon as they are presented to making for a constant mental stimulation. This is all and good for a society that is always becoming more modern. Things change and they do it frequently. But, for tonight, I wanted to find something that was a little more straight and to the point if not a little more relaxing. Instantly Zork (by Infocom I believe) came to mind. Like an old leather jacketed book I used to sit and read in my early twenties (Even by then, the game had already went well past its prime). Originally for the commodore64. There were so many offshoots of the game, I honestly thought it would still be around today. There seemed to be a great many references to Zork. But, none for purchase. Finally, I gave up and settled down for a long game of solitaire. Sometimes, it just feels nice to enjoy the pleasures that is simply simplicity.
Author:
D.S.Lee
I think about a year ago a young woman approached me with a comment "I have been trying to get the nerve to walk up and talk to you." Before I could even think I hear the words "WHAT? ME? WHY?!". After realizing where those words came from, I know I must have blushed deep red, the knees got week and there was a kinda pause as my mind rushed, to no avail, to find something else to say. Flipping through the rusty old roll-o-dex in the back of my mind labeled "Things To Talk About" I got stuck on "Your pretty!". Luckily I just decided instead to smile somewhat casually and peer into her eyes while taking only moment. At that point luck had it that I was then able to think a little more clearly. The conversation started somewhat slow. Not allowing my mind to race or me to pass out from hyperventilation, I was able to eventually catch up with my breath and regain my composure. We enjoyed a good cup of coffee in a little coffee shop next door. Then she gave me her number. I was well aware that we were too different from one another about half way through my second cup. She was walking a path in life that was straight and narrow, and I tend to see hidden paths along the way and had a need to explore them. Eventually, I set her up with a friend of mine that I felt was a lot more of what she was looking for and remained friends ever since. I never can figure out why women are attracted to me. But, they are. I guess I should be thankful. Now, if I could only get the nerve up to talk to one.
Thinking about the above, I entered the Internet trying to find an old game that I hadn't played in years. Puzzles are a good part of strategy. The only thing is that, in modern games, the pieces change shape often. Variables can become obsolete as soon as they are presented to making for a constant mental stimulation. This is all and good for a society that is always becoming more modern. Things change and they do it frequently. But, for tonight, I wanted to find something that was a little more straight and to the point if not a little more relaxing. Instantly Zork (by Infocom I believe) came to mind. Like an old leather jacketed book I used to sit and read in my early twenties (Even by then, the game had already went well past its prime). Originally for the commodore64. There were so many offshoots of the game, I honestly thought it would still be around today. There seemed to be a great many references to Zork. But, none for purchase. Finally, I gave up and settled down for a long game of solitaire. Sometimes, it just feels nice to enjoy the pleasures that is simply simplicity.
Author:
D.S.Lee
