Oh good lord...

...what have they done?

I'm a gamer...I'm a Star Wars fan boy. When these two things combine you may get something like this.

Wish I'd thought of it...


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With great power comes great responsibility...

...but does it work in reverse? I hope so. I've just been given 'great responsibility' and I could do with 'great power' to have fun with as compensation!

What am I waffling about? On Saturday, Agent Grey asked me to be his Best Man at his wedding to 'Muffin. To say I was stunned and unable to parry would have been an understatement! I'm greatly honoured; now all I have to do is not cock things up.

I've had a look at a few websites already and I had no idea that the BM dealt with so much! I thought it was just rings, speeches and stag night but not so...

For example:

• Plan and pay for bachelor party w/groomsmen.
• Rent and pay for a tux, and go for fittings.
• Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• Help bring and boxes to ceremony and reception location.
• Help the groom dress and make sure he gets to the church on time.
• Keeps the bride’s wedding ring until the ring exchange. You may be asked to hold both rings or none at all if the ring bearer has them.
• Sign the marriage license.
• The couple will give you a sealed envelope with the officiant’s or church’s fee in it. You will give this the priest/officiant before the ceremony.
• Sit to the groom’s left at the reception.
• Dances with the maid of honour.
• Make a first toast to the bride and groom. This is usually done before dinner but in some cases right after.
• Arranges transportation or personally drives the bride and groom to the hotel or the airport.
• Collects and returns all formalwear rentals on time.
• Help maid of honour bring gifts to the bride and groom’s house.

And this is one of the shorter lists!

Crumbs.....


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Hmm, could do better....

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Now that I'm no longer hung over...

...I can write about this year's Nationals (National Student Roleplaying and Wargaming Championships 2007). As usual I was there representing DURPS as I have done over the last 8 years. Christ! 8 Years and 9 Nationals. I first went in 1999 when I was no longer a Student and have been going ever since. Ummm, maybe they should rename it, many of the people going are in the same boat as me.

The Nationals epitomize that old saying, "It's not about if you win or lose but how you play the game." Yes, there is some competitiveness between societies, especially in the Wargaming categories (they have winners and losers), but really it's an excuse for many gamers to assemble under one roof and tell many glorious lies of battle and get totally smashed out of their tiny little minds. At least it is for me at any rate.

As last year, I took part in the Systemless category. No defined rules system or world setting to fall back on, just solid roleplaying. Groovy. Last year I won this category but this year a I only managed fourth (That's me picking up my award). Only managed? Dear Lord, my group was crammed to the gills with top notch gamers. Any one of us could have won. I count it an honour to have played with them and to get recognition as well... A double whammy of good!

The Edinburgh organizers led by Lucy (Pictured with the megaphone) did an amazing job. They entertained us, fed us, made sure we got to our games on time and chased us when we didn't. I wish we could go to Edinburgh every year but next year, Sheffield (damn their wargaming hides!).

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Attack of the Clones....

The new trailer for the new series of Doctor Who can be found here.

There appear to be daleks again, ok. Hopefully the rest of the Time Lords will come out from down the back of the sofa (if motorized pepper pots can then so can the great and good of Gallifrey), and everyone's favorite clone army will be back by the looks of things.

Aim for the probic vent!

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It looks flashy...

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Water, water everywhere...

...nor any drop to drink.

The weekend's over and I'm feeling a bit low. Need booze or party or something to de-blue me.

Things that haven't helped but are thoroughly recommended....

The tribute to Linda Smith on BBC7, Broadcast on Saturday morning.
This week's Round the Horne, also on BBC7, Daily.
The Fading Suns RPG. Character gen for next week. GM Deviant Boy.

Hope the week only gets better...

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