Sir Englsmith of Cornwall

As I write this entry, the first snowflakes of the year are floating down from the sky, marking one age old fact: Summer has been over a while and going out will slow down incredibly. The amount of shirtless joggers has gone from many to none. Short skirts have been replaced by pants. And nights of exciting adventure are more than likely replaced with TV. Don't get me wrong, sitting in front of a screen for a few hours is ok, but definitely draining when done consistently.

What the heck is there to do otherwise?

Simple. Get a group of friends together for a game night. It can be video, card, board, or any other kind of game. I know what you are thinking Oh, God, no! Dungeons and Dragons nerds, ahoy! In truth, board games aren't what they used to be 20 years ago. Back in the 1980s there was a lot of discussion of guys hanging out in basements pretending to be riding unicorns into battle and attempting to talk to girls they couldn't in real life. Being nerdy today, on the other hand, is part of mainstream culture. Today, there is a little more variety in styles of games too. The problem is that people are only aware of a handful of popular games. People know Uno, Old Maid, Magic, Settlers of Catan, or D&D yet they hardly delve into other games like Fluxx, Gloom, Munchkin, or Chez Geek. Sure, it can be odd trying a new game, but have the fun is figuring it out. The rest of it is the play time and introducing it to others. 


Just Remember: It is more acceptable now to play card games. If people mock it, it's because they are too thick to try something new.

-Future_Man_3000


P.S. - If you have any questions you want answered, feel free to contact me by email: futureman3000@yahoo.com