Brown Paper Packages tied up with strings...

So, as everyone expects, my package of new games arrived last Monday after I was at Dragon's Lair. So that means that new games will be making to tomorrow night. What new games? Well, at least El Capitan. Incan Gold went MIA (well, parts of it), which is kind of like a locked room mystery, in that the game was in original shrink. I'm not sure if I'll bring Origins, but we'll see. And maybe a mystery game. That can play solo. In case ya'll show up late. I'll be there at 5:30 ish, as normal.

Mo Monday

Well, while ya'll were playing games I was at ZDT's, which was shockingly good. But that means that I'm tanned, rested and ready for Monday gaming. (I'll be bringing stuff to dump on BGG con, in case ya'll want to peruse it). As usual, if you have gaming requests, dump them in the comments.

Monday Gaming

The weekend isn't over, but monday already looms. I'll be at DLair at the normal time ... but what to bring? I'm in an economic game mood, so I'll bring Le Havre, Age of Steam, Wabash, Indonesia and the like. But I'll play whatever.

Mashup Gaming

I'll be at DLair Monday night at the typical time.

Reports on consumption of mass popular culture? See below!

We just got Wii Sports Resort. Reports later, but my general feeling is WSR is an admission that "Hey, the motion controller thing didn't quite work, but now with that adapter it almost works!" But I'll make sure to get the kids off that for 1v100 Family Trivia tonight...

And I finally listened to my copy of Girl Talk's Feed the Animals. Catchy, clever and 1-2 moments of true beauty.

The new Harry Potter movie does, in fact, exist. It is exactly what you think it will be.

And I'm slowly catching up with the new season of Burn Notice, which is probably the most fun anyone on TV is allowed to have.

Monday Planning

So what does turn out for Monday at DL look like? At this point I am on the fence.

Good news everybody!

I managed to beat another six songs on Rock Band on expert. This is what you do when everyone is out of town. That, and plan for Monday. I'll be a touch later than normal, but still there before six. And we have an out of town guest, I think...

Sadly, that means that I'm probably as far as I'm going to get on Expert Guitar. Train Kept a Rollin almost killed me on Hard...

And remember, I'm going to publish the SABG Top 50 around the 4th of July, so get your votes in.

Monday Planning

Sunday means Monday planning. Let's do it. As far as I know at this point, I'm in at the usual time.

And since the Second Most Interesting Man in the World is traveling to exotic locales for the next few weeks, I thought I would post this when I ran across it today:
The Most Interesting Pitchmen in the World.

Plus, we always need more embedded videos. Watch for the line about the beard.

Monday Planning Post

Just your weekly reminder that we game on Monday night. In this particular monday, we'll probably have a guest, so attendance is mandatory, or we shall make vague insinuations about your character to a fellow BGGer. I'll bring my new game. Discount table will be at 90% off (I think).

And we can discuss recent geek-related media. What's not to like?

What Fresh Hell is this?

...to go a week without games? I get back into town and not one word about Saturday gaming? For shame, SABG. For shame.

So I'll certainly be at the Lair on Monday, anxiously ready to end my (at that point) two week drought.

Actually, the big game of the week was Toy Story's Midway Madness, which is an impressively done kid-friendly target shooting game with 3D glasses. And a 60 minute wait for 3-4 minutes of game. [Insert shot of Twilight Imperium 3 Here]. Other than that and a few new rides (and a few missing old rides) DisneyWorld is pretty much as I remember it. Random thoughts and comments about all things mousical are at my blog.

Anyway, whose up for Gaming on Monday (or more Disney thoughts?)

Monday Planning

Does anyone want to start at my place at 1pm? If we have a quorum, then it's on. Note that my gate code has changed, and you'll just have to buzz me from the front. RSVP in the comments. If we get a group I don't mind pushing through dinner ... it's not like I have to get up early on Tuesday. OK, I do, but I can go back to sleep.

Thinking about New Year's and Monday

Like any other resolution, gaming resolutions are easy to make and usually forgotten. But we may as well make them. For me, I'd like to get in a few old classic games this year. Among the games I should play this year (according to my Friendless Stats page) are: Age of Steam, 18xx, Ursuppe, Indonesia, Paths of Glory, Cash N Guns. A good list. And we didn't get in 7 Ages or Here I Stand over the holidays (not that I'm terribly surprised).

I think this is the year I try to actually make BGG con.

I'm trying to get one of my designs better than 'mediocre.'

But overall I'm just happy to play games. Everything else is a bonus.

I'll be at DLair on monday around 5:30.

Monday Night

Seems like there will be a smaller crowd than normal. I'll be there at 5:00 (or a touch earlier), assuming that others will be attending. RSVP in comments

Vote Muffit!

So, who's going to be a DLair tomorrow? I should be that are 5:30-ish, and I expect we'll kick off the night with the de riguer game or 3 of BSG. So say we all. RSVP in the comments, or when you show up you'll be playing Helo.

Metaphorically.

By getting to watch us play.

monday planning

I should be at DL between 5:15 and 5:30 tomorrow night. Who else thinks they will be making it out and when? I have a sneaking suspicion that those wacky Cylons will once again be dusting it up with those irrepressable Humans. (Vegas is going with the Cylons as the favorite; tin cans or no they always go with the odds.) There is a chance the final game of SABBL world series will be played or at least started.

What site was offering Dominion play via web options? Is there an AI or just an opportunity to play others via the web? What other AI options are out there for games that might also come up face to face?

Monday Planning

Another weekend, another planning post. While I could sure go for more Cylon goodness, there are options. I didn't order the new Titan, but if anyone is itching to play, I wouldn't mind seeing what the new set looks like. (Titan is one of my handful of '10' ratings). Or trying Red November Or whatever Sean brings back from BGG.con. ("Huge Karmic Debt?") Or if Le Havre happens to pop today (which I doubt). Or some Race. (Damn, I wish Keldon could release his Computer Opponent). Did anyone order Neuland from Tanga? (I missed it). You know what, we can just do everything. No work happens for the rest of the year, anyway.

And, since you asked, why yes I am a Sexy, shoeless, God of War. (And comedy gold).

Monday (& Mules)

So, since our weekend gaming didn't happen (if someone wants to do something tonight, I could host but can't travel), I figured I'd start the thread for monday. And ask another question -- is anyone going to BGG con? It seems like all of us are bailing for some random reason. Usually involving babies. Because if someone is going then usually other people ask them to bring back all sorts of stuff.

Me, I'm wondering if anyone would sell my stuff at the flea market. I've got a copy of Gridiron Master. Painful to ship, but someone may spring for it at the flea. (Obviously I'd give my seller a cut). Plenty of other games too.

Anyway, I'll be at DLair at monday, normal time. Anyone wanting to game tonight (or mule) drop a comment. I'll be home from 7pm (ish) onwards.

Race to DLair on Monday

Thanks to Chris for hosting... as an especially gracious host, Chris managed to get in his copy of the Race for the Galaxy expansion. I like it, but I think I'm ready to ditch the tiles. I'll play with them, but it makes things more random. On the plus side, it looks like Buck Roger's graphic designer got drunk and wrote a haiku.

Anyway, I'll be a DLair on monday. Will the race expansion be in? Dominion? You?

RSVP in the comments.

monday planning

Will the chickens chasing a cricket game be played? Will any political games come out to play? Will I be able to finish Sean off in the SABBL world series before the real world series ends? Come Monday and find out. (I hope to be there 5:15/30 but a late meeting could possibly put me a bit later.)

Monday Planning Post

After working 36 hours in a row, I may be a bit tired when it comes to Monday evening gaming. But since we didn't get in any games this weekend, I may just have to push past the limits of human endurance for the sake of having fun. Anyone planning to come by Dragon's Lair Monday evening? If I am not comatose, I'm looking at being there about 5pm (+/- time for food beforehand).

monday planning

So who is up for Monday night at DL? I suppose some folks might even have Columbus day off but not being among them I expect to be there in the 5:15-30 range. So will Monday night be Columbus day themed? Come and find out.