Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Darkness Falls - My personal addiction

I don't have much spare time but what I do have is devoted to Darkness Falls. (link below) Know why? Because it allows me to stretch my imagination and creativity in ways most other online games don't. Oh, sure, if you log in it looks simple, maybe even boring but don't be deceived. What it lacks in graphics it more than makes up for in complexity and challenges.

I mean where else can you create a character and take them from zero to superhero or even villain with just a few clicks? And best of all write about it! It's so addictive I've created over six characters now. Each one distinct individuals that come with their own challenges as I try to build their stats and play the game.

And the other players are so much fun to interact with! What fun we have plotting and planning our character's demise or rise in the city! And being beta, it's still growing. Oh sure, there's bugs but they're taken care of so quickly and with such swift efficiency they might as well not be there at all. It's a growing community of players as diverse as the characters and that's what makes it so awesome to me.

With all of that, you might think it's a kid's game. It's not. In fact, it's inspired me to write a series of books based on the game. I won't give any spoilers yet but I know I'm going to have fun writing each story. And if you feel like checking it out, just click the link below.

Darkness Falls - the free to play game of mystery, shapeshifters, vampires and the occult.


Saturday, January 14, 2012

Of Yarn and Trucking

Today is one of those days where I'd rather be doing anything but driving. Knitting, sewing, cooking, reading... Wait! Reading! Yes, I want to stop this truck and read. Spend the day curled up on my bunk, a cup of hot Gingerbread tea close at hand as I lose myself in the book my son picked out for me for Christmas; Zen and the Art of Knitting.

Sounds heavenly but not today. Today I'm making my way to Kansas City. Oh, I have plenty of time. I don't have to be there til Monday which means that when I stop I can get that cup of tea and relax. Maybe get a bit of knitting done. Knitting you ask? Yes, I knit. I'm currently working on this brilliantly red scarf for my son. I had hoped to get it done before I left out again right after New Years but alas it wasn't meant to be. I am, however, about 90% done.

Did that ruin your vision of what a trucker is? Sorry about that, but I'm not your average driver to be honest. I don't think there really is an 'average' driver anymore. Do you think plaid shirts and base ball caps when someone says trucker? Maybe you think Smokey and the Bandit or BJ and the Bear or even Convoy when they mention it. Sorry to burst your bubble but that's not me either. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love those movies! But I gave up outrunning the cops several years ago. Shh! Don't tell them though it gives them something to do.

So what's on the menu for tonight? Ah, but I'm tired and not in the mood to cook so I've stopped in Concordia, MO to eat in the truck stop. I know I'll regret that as most food to be found in truck stops is either greasy or bland. But tonight, it'll have to do.

See you next time!