A little about me

A little about me

This blog was created as part of my Computer Games Design course and I was asked a number of questions as a little preface for any readers to get to know a little about me. Without further ado here are the questions and my answers:

What is the title of the book (fiction) you are currently reading?

I'm currently reading Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett and alternating it with my endless struggle to read House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. Both are excellent books, although the subject matter of Eisenhorn is possibly a little difficult to get to grips with if you don't know anything about the backstory of Warhammer 40k.

What is the title/topic of the book (non-fiction) you are currently reading?

More than one for this question as well! It almost makes me sound prolific, turns out I'm just incredibly fickle and get bored of monotony though. I'm reading Challenges for Games Designers and also Yes Man by Danny Wallace (it isn't fiction, but it may contain a dose of hyperbole so I'm not sure if this counts). Everyone should read Yes Man by the way, it's incredibly inspiring!

What was the last live performance  you attended?

I think it was probably Dave Gorman's Powerpoint Presentation, which is a stand-up performance by the aforementioned guy. I would've used the word 'man' there instead of 'guy' but I felt that his last name would've made it into a literary faux-pas. 

What was the title of the last film you saw at the cinema?

Riddick! It was incredibly entertaining in a 13 year old's fantasy sorta way. Riddick runs around and kills things and people but he just wants to be left alone really.

How often do you read a newspaper?

I read articles online a fair amount, usually two or three a day. Although I don't blindly follow any particular paper. I tend to ignore things written in the Daily Mail more often than not but I've seen a silly story or two that I've enjoyed.

Which art gallery/museum  did you last visit?

I went to the Victoria & Albert in London a few weeks ago. It was such a crazy mash of everything that I couldn't help but love it a little bit! It's like someone took all the odds and ends from other museums that they didn't have enough space for a proper exhibit of and just kinda hurled them about the V&A. One moment I'm enjoying chunks of medieval gothic architecture, the next I'm looking at tiny Victorian shoes, then I'm staring down fashion of the 1970s!

How many hours a week do you spend playing computer games?

(the actual title was 'videogames' but I usually equate that with console games and I only have a PC)

I'd say about 5 hours on average, although that's likely to go up soon! It all depends on if I've been gripped by a game recently. Sometimes you find a game that you absolutely love and you just play it for hours and hours. It's like when you read a book and just can't put it down, tempting yourself to turn 'just one more page' and before you know it you don't have a social life.

How many hours a week do you spend playing games other than computer games?

Probably about 5 as well, although I'd like it to increase. I still haven't tested out my wargame on anyone here yet and I'm in the process of making a starship wargame as well. I have managed to play a few games of the X-wing miniatures game, plus I'll be bringing my copies of Pandemic and Settlers of Catan to uni when I eventually manage to retrieve them from Horning. My plan is to make lots of games while I'm here though, computer and traditional, so that means I'll be playing a lot as well!

Well, there's a cheeky insight into my personality. I hope you enjoyed it! Regular updates will actually be about games with any luck.