On Gaming and Writing
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On Gaming and Writing
The simple reason as to why I have not been posting much is that I have developed an active social life that keeps me out of the house. It’s a very geeky social life, though. I am spending three to four nights a week gaming with new meatspace friends.
On Tuesdays, I’m running a D&D campaign. I’m not a huge fan of D&D, but it’s like oatmeal. It may not taste very good, but it can be filling.
On Wednesdays, I spend the evening at Gryphon Gaming & Comics. I pick up the new comics for the week and then play board games and card games with whoever shows up. I’ve met some really interesting people this way, and tried a lot of new games that I have never heard of before attending.
On Thursdays, I’ve picked up a little war gaming system called Warmachine/Hordes. I play the Hordes side of things, because I find the idea of running an army of gigantic, unstoppable trolls just irresistible. I find the painting part of things very relaxing as well. It’s not as hard on my right brain as the day job is, but it’s better than just turning into a full-fledged couch potato too.
In addition the the above, I’m in talks to run a monthly one-shot game at the store, and I’m talking with someone about playing a campaign of Shadowrun. I think I will draw the line at 4 days of gaming commitment. I need to get some writing done at some point.
Speaking of writing, I recently sold a story, “Groob’s Stupid Grubs” to Black Gate. I don’t remember if I’ve posted that yet. Anyway, with that sale and a rejection from Asimov’s this week (moving, but didn’t work. I need to learn how to write stories that work. At least I’m getting pathos now, which is an improvement on the old me), I only have one story out, the Yeti thing with Shawna.
Right now, I’m just enjoying life, and enjoying not spending 60 hours a week alone behind a keyboard. I’m taking notes and reading, and I am not giving up on my writing. But I am definitely sidelining it for a while so I can enjoy having friends and being around people again. It’s been a long time coming.
