AI RP and Ipsos-Reid

Not related topics, except for being together in today's quick update.

The AI RP last night was... *ahem*... KICK ASS! The dark subplot-of-the-apocalypse revved into high gear, and the players got their first taste of initiative-based combat (everybody rolls a d20, those who roll highest get to act first in any given 6-second round), which they took to rather easily. We left off right in the middle of a combat sequence, so Scene 22 (each scene taking 5-6 hours at least, LOTS of roleplay) should start off with a bang. I just hope Nadine, the "shepherd" NPC I created to move the Team into the next phase of the adventure, isn't TOO obtrusive or badly written...

Tonight, Ipsos-Reid. I almost didn't make it through the shift because of a panic attack (I missed a nortryptiline dose a few days ago, so this was probably the delayed effect). But with half an Alprazolam and the cognitive therapy techniques I learned in counselling, I made it through all seven hours. And I'm proud of myself for that.

Tomorrow -- a quiz! That everyone can play! Isn't that great? Stay tuned...

Quiz: "Which Enemy of the Christian Church Are You?"

Not the quiz I promised in my last entry (that will show up tomorrow)... but hey! There you go.

(Before my Christian friends lodge protest... This IS tongue-in-cheek to begin with... and insofar as it has any serious intent, most of you know by now (I hope), it's the fundamentalists of any religion -- or of atheism -- that get my goat. So really, as far as I'm concerned, this should be "Which Enemy of the Fundie Christian Church Are You?"... I've taken enough shots from them in my lifetime that I'm quite out of patience, lol...)

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Interview from eastpath

1) If you could wish for one thing, what would it be?

Tough first question. Hmmm... I think it would be for people who hurt and kill other people in the name of religion (in Ireland, the Middle East, or anywhere else) to realize that doing things like blowing up other people's kids is WRONG... to suddenly be able to see their enemies as human beings just like themselves, who deserve compassion and respect.

2) When you were 25 what was your greatest asperation in life?

I honestly don't remember! (Thinking back to where I was at age 25...) But I suspect it was to become a very successful sci-fi and fantasy artist and make my living doing art. Which, oddly enough, is pretty much what has happened.

3) What is your greatest aspiration now?

Most days, just to survive against the constant grinding pain of depression of varying intensity. But for a life-goal, I want to leave art and thought behind that will inspire people after I am gone.

4) If you could have a "supernatural" power, which one would you want, and why?

Not mind-reading, that's for sure! Probably the ability to look back into the past and see what people were doing in 1500, or even see what dinosaurs REALLY looked like. Now THAT would be cool!

5) Moon or Sun, and why?

Moon. She is the symbol of the Goddess, and a major theme in the movie "A.I.", my favorite movie of all time. Also, her light casts a truly otherworldly aspect on anything it touches and makes us look at those things in a new way.

Thanks, eastpath! You made me think -- which is a GOOD thing!

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