We Keep It Real

A Conversation

I was cleaning out my desk when I stumbled upon a twenty-sided die I bought for fifty cents two years ago. I had no intention on playing ANY form of tabletop gaming when I bought this, I just thought it would be a nice little desk toy. Holding this odd device, I was reminded of a conversation Pado-san and I had. Let me inaccurately recite it to you.

Geoff: Man, I would SO play DND, bro.

Zach: Yeah, I dunno. I don’t know if I like the setting. I’m more of a Sci-Fi (SyFy) guy now.

Geoff: Eh? The words you just said confused me.

Zach: Well, hmmm. Let me put it like this: I would play it if it ran on the same engine, but had different graphics.

Geoff: I’m upset because I know exactly what you’re talking about.

For those of you who had no idea what I meant, let me rephrase. I would play the pants off of a tabletop game if it had all of the RPG elements of Dungeons and Dragons, but if it was set IN SPAAAAAACE with blasters ‘n’ stuff. Think about it.

Geoff: Oh noes! A level 15 Scorpulon Queen!!!!

Zach: Scorpulons are the worst…

Frank: Hey guys! I’m in the post now!

Am I missing something? Let me know if such a tabletop game exists. Our comments system rocks now, and I think you people keep forgetting that.

-Zach

I Will Bleed for Google

First, let me get this out of the way: I love my Droid; my Droid loves me. It’s the best phone Verizon has to offer right now. After experiencing the limitless potential of the Android operating system, I no longer have any desire to own an iPhone. Strong words from a man who would have killed for an iPhone four months ago.

Second, I love Google. You knew this already. When the Nexus One was unveiled at a legitimate Google press conference, I got a little weak in the knees. The sleek design, unbelievable processor, and Android 2.1 had me sold on the device instantly. I was relieved when I learned that it wouldn’t be coming to Verizon until ‘Spring 2010’, because I would have plenty of time to scrounge up some money to purchase it, and it meant I would have the best phone on the network for a few more months.

When it comes to money, I’m a mess. I don’t have much, and when I want something shiny and new, and have to sell a few things that are dull and old. Due to the fact that I’m running out of video games to sell, and that I hold a job that pays me in such a way where I don’t see any of the money in dollar bill form, I’m faced with an interesting predicament. How can I make money without working for the man? Er, another man.

I was instantly reminded of my freshman year at Mizzou. Grand Theft Auto 4 was coming out in less than a month, and I didn’t have a single dollar in my wallet. So, I asked around Wolpers, seeing how people my age got money. Balancing engineering and a part-time job didn’t seem like something I would like, so I settled for a more unorthodox method: selling my plasma. I made some dollar bills, bought the game, and kept donating. I made around $400.00 after donating for a month and a half, and I felt fine.

So, I’m back at it. I am bleeding for a product that Google worked on.

It hurts sometimes, but I’m saving lives (maybe) and making some dough.

It will all be worth it when I can get this custom engraving on the back of it.

Engraving is a hip, new way to personalize your gadgets. Thanks, Google!

-Zach

Me too.

Why review Mass Effect 2 when I could play it some more?

-Zach

Quickie

Just a quick list.

-I beat Massive Fect 2

-In a very related note, I am a little behind on school-work

-I’m kind of sick, and feel like this baby

-I need to edit this video more

-Zach

High-Foreheadz

I’m a Gorillaz fan, you’re a Gorillaz fan: We’re all Gorillaz fans.

So meta, it’s cRaZy!

By that previous deduction, I can safely say that the announcement of their new album, “Plastic Beach” (on store shelves the eighth of March), made us all crap our pants.

If you go to Gorillaz.com, you can catch up on all of the announcements, but why strain your precious fingers? Use this conveniently placed flash-widget instead of typing in your address bar! I highly recommend listening to Murdoc’s Pirate Radio.

-Zach