August 30, 2007
I Make a Lousy Jedi
We are playing our first role-playing game as a family. Connor (11) is DM-ing - his first time.
It's certainly an experience. Actually, we're having a blast. It's great fun to see what the kids come up with, and how they react.
We're playing a game in the Star Wars universe. I am a Jedi, and wow, really, I stink. I charged into a fight with my lightsaber tonight, only to end up hurting not a thing, except my pride. I am not the Jedi you want on your side. However, the other members of my party, the Wookie and the psychopathic Ewok, are stuck with me. Ha.
Actually, I'm surprised to realize that so far, I'm really not very good at this game. This is ironic, as I'm the girl who spent most of her life making up imaginary friends and living in a fantasy world. I'm still at the level where the other players turn to me, expecting me to do something, and all I can think of is .... um ... nothing, really. Does it get easier? Should I drink more?
I've decided that perhaps Microsoft should seriously think about a d20 operating system, to follow on the success of Vista. Can you imagine the possibilities? Every time it asks you if you want to complete and action, it could generate a random number to determine if you are allowed to complete your action or not. From what I understand, this wouldn't really be any worse than Vista is at present.
Anyway.
On Tuesday, we went to our last concert for the summer - Rush. It was fantastic. They played for three hours. They played songs I didn't know, which is saying something (like, I should have listened to "Permanent Waves" more). Here's the setlist, if you like. At our show they played "Distant Early Warning" in place of "Summertime Blues." I can't quibble with the list, because really, anything they play is just fine; however, I am glad they did not do "The Trees," I'm glad they did do "Dreamline," and I would rather have heard "Earthshine" than "One Little Victory." But I'm not complaining. Really.
They played at least eight tracks off their new album, all of which were far better live. They all sounded absolutely fantastic - I mean, really, really good. Plus, you've got to give them credit for handling the music and the catering: While Alex Liefson had the expected stacks of amps behind him, Geddy Lee had large cabinets of rotisserie chickens. Yes. Rotisserie chickens. A chef came onstage, here and there throughout the show, to check on them. The best part was that the band never, not once, referred to the chickens in any way.
As I said, that was the last show. I guess it's now time to buckle down, admit that summer's (almost) over, and get back to work. Or something. Maybe I should spend the days practicing my lightsaber skills, instead?
Posted by lynx at August 30, 2007 9:42 PM
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*grin*
Cool:-) We're looking forward to doing this with our kids in the future... a few more years to wait though...
Posted by: Fe at August 31, 2007 1:28 AM
You must unlearn what you have learned, young Padawan.
Feel the living Force.
Trust your feelings.
Try not - do or do not.
Awww, you get the idea......
The most fun you will have with role-playing is if you quit playing it as a game, and do play-acting instead. Games can be role-driven or stats-driven. Stats-driven games tend to get bogged down and are really appropriate if you're wanting to do just combat after combat.
Here's a thought, If you don't know what to do, ask The Force for guidance. Maybe the GM will throw a couple of clues your way.
If all else fails, use a Jedi Mind Trick - or choke them for their looks.
Posted by: Mark L ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.caerdroia.org/116/nav-commenters.gif)
at August 31, 2007 11:18 AM
Well, last night there was a mysterious sound on the roof. I attempted to scan the area with my Jedi senses to see what/who was there, and my DM told me my force powers are not that strong. So ...
That's a good tip, though. I'll ask the force for guidance :)
Posted by: Stephanie at August 31, 2007 4:11 PM
Not to mention charging bravely into combat and rolling so badly to hit with your light saber that you almost clobbered ME!
Posted by: Jeff Medcalf at August 31, 2007 4:34 PM
A RUSH concert. What a perfect way to end the summer concert season!
The play list looks great and the chicken sounds...interesting. Was the catering for everyone or for the band and roadies?
Posted by: Elisheva Levin at August 31, 2007 7:24 PM