Sleepy JRPG monster

As I zombied around work today, I began to picture myself as a J-RPG monster.  Had the heroes cast "SCAN", my stat block probably would of read:

Name:  Leezard
HP:  31
MP: 10
Weak against: cold
Immune to: sleep, poison, somatic spells (also known as meetings)
Absorbs: caffeine

The Elfish Gene

It is amazing to me how similar some people's experiences can be despite being separated by distance.  Take this book for example:  The Elfish Gene.  The book starts off a bit crass (a type of British humor?) but past that veneer and you see some stereotypes that only a gamer would understand (and be afflicted with).

• Excitement and zeal for the hobby
• Becoming attached to a character
• Understanding relationships (the friend type, not the dating type, because let's face it, gaming becomes a liability and not a redeeming quality for most).
• The trips to an unknown gaming store (quite a pilgrimage indeed)
• Fitting in with other gamers (plenty more on this later, as it is the single largest challenge gamers face

The list goes on and on.  I hate to spoil the book you know...  Totally aside: I miss you Borders!  I saw this book at Half Price Books which is filling the void Borders left behind.  And thank you God my wife is a librarian.

These stereotypes, along with others, are sad but true.  As a matter of fact, let me totally embarrass myself by posting this college level digital imagery class extra credit assignment to illustrate my point...   

And one blog to rule them all...

I have been tossing this idea around for a few months now.  Why not chronicle the joys and mishaps of gathering gamers here on the Southwest side of Chicago?  There are many stories to tell.  And these stories must be similar to other gamer groups round the country.  Across the pond even!  The stories are sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, sometimes reflective, sometimes unforgettable...

A million blog ideas ran through my head as I got off the train to head to work one morning.  I assume this happens to most gamers when they get excited about a creative idea.  So, no more pussy-footin' around!  Let's get blogging.