Comments | spuddy42: July 4th weekend in Rahchacha

spuddy42

July 4th weekend in Rahchacha

Jul 11, 2006 20:36

Since I had an extra-long July 4th weekend, I took the opportunity to see some friends in Rochester. Upon arriving in Buffalo's airport, Liz and I were heartily greeted by Eric, Steve, and Scott. Liz stayed behind with her family in Buffalo, so I got to chill out and catch up with everyone ( Read more... )

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skazzy829 July 12 2006, 10:25:16 UTC

I don't think I could agree more to your WoW comment. Everytime I visit Roch, I have to plan around WoW time for a couple of people. I realize that life in ROC can be boring, but there really is a substantial difference between the real world and virtual world, and I fear they don't always see that!

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 16:43:15 UTC

The idea of appointments in video games is abhorrent to me. Games should be an outlet for stress and relaxation, not something that adds complexity and obligations to our lives, particularly at the expense of other nearby people.

Besides, if someone's rationale for WoWing nonstop is that their surrounding area is boring, it's more likely that they're the one who's boring and lacking imagination.

skazzy829 July 12 2006, 17:12:15 UTC

:-D - stop stealing the words (although you expressed it much better than I could) right out of my mouth!

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 17:50:31 UTC

Haha, sorry. I'll get out of your head now. I keep tripping over penguins anyways.

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caeryn July 12 2006, 12:07:43 UTC

Ohohoh. My mysterous mystic powers sense that your WoW rant might be abooooooooout Justin? :)

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 16:43:36 UTC

Among others, yes.

pscion July 12 2006, 12:32:06 UTC

Ahhh, WoW. I also agree. I play it when I have *nothing* else that I can think of whatsoever to do, and even then, not for very long.

I think the guys in Rochester need to live with girlfriends for a while. That'll set 'em straight. If I'm playing WoW, all it takes is a silent stare from her to make me quit, shut down, and realize I have better things to do.

Unfortunately, WoW feeds upon college students. I know, because I was playing it all day, every day, for a while. And I do regret it. I'd much rather have come out to play tennis, or something!

Anyways, glad you had fun in La Cucarochester. I have a feeling I'll never go back there...

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 16:48:53 UTC

I was kind of hoping you would respond, being a WoWer and all. It's good to hear you're on the mend.

The girlfriend plan seems like a good idea, but I know for some it isn't working. Or maybe the girls don't care enough or have given up? Or maybe the guys found an antidote to a woman's icy stare? Hmmm. Anyways, I'm glad Kat is keeping you inline.

Drop me an email sometime!

pscion July 12 2006, 18:37:01 UTC

Of course... Kat eventually wants to start playing WoW *with* me...

And that... Will be unhealthy.

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 19:28:54 UTC

Uninstall, man. Just uninstall.

dravogadro July 12 2006, 19:19:47 UTC

Roch actually has a really neat rock climbing gym and surprisingly nice bike paths....it's actually pretty easy to get to the downtown from RIT in about 20-25 min by bike.

spuddy42 July 12 2006, 19:28:31 UTC

You're alive!!!

All very true.

markham82 July 14 2006, 12:37:21 UTC

Dude you should download the Star Trek TNG episode called "The Game." I know you don't like Star Trek but it's so funny how similar what happens in that episode is to what's happening with all the WoW people.