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[notthatstraight]

so new people showing
hi everyone! I'm Kate, or Hawkeye
there's a lot of younger people in the mix as well
before the adults get involved and start poo pooing the idea of *kids* saving the world
I'm sure mine isn't the only one that's been saved by the younger gen a time or two

anyway
I've found a building here that is basically mine from home
my home
it's marked as Bishop Publishing

any teens or 20 somethings need a place to hangout
it's open
there's several games, an archery range, gym, and a lot of other things that can be used to either train or just relax

[address of building here]

feel free to join us
it's all good

Comments

[thetombkeeper]

All from a board game? Do people take it that seriously?

Professional.

[He'll, uh, refrain from saying how it went.]

[equivo]

Not initially. It's only after you get into it that it starts getting frustrating.

Interesting. I've been in professional brackets before. Video games, not card games. I wouldn't have guessed there'd be more people with that experience.

[thetombkeeper]

Ahh. So it brings out people's competitive side.

Well, it's nice to meet another professional gamer! Maybe you can show me the ropes of video games. I only saw them in passing when I was in Japan.

[equivo]

Essentially.

And sure, why not? Cross cultural exchange. I'm pretty sure some of the people here haven't even heard of them before, so you've got a head start.

[thetombkeeper]

That makes me more curious about it now.

Color me surprised that I'll have a head start in that regard.

The name's Marik, by the way.

[equivo]

In hindsight, I've made it sound too interesting. It's game about real estate.

Krouse. And I don't think we can assume universals about people's experiences anymore, which is only mildly a pain in the ass.

[thetombkeeper]

A business game? I'm still intrigued.

That's true. It's weird hearing how many worlds don't have the same things or events happening in them.

[equivo]

Fake business, involving top hats and dogs vying for control of boardwalk properties.

It is. But you'll adjust. If you've ever heard of alt-history, it's the same principle.

[thetombkeeper]

Okay, that sounds a bit ridiculous. Maybe not as intrigued as before.

I'm vaguely familiar with the concept. I'll keep that in mind.

[equivo]

You can also go to jail. Not a good time.

As long as you don't insist your world is the 'real' one, it's probably interesting to compare notes. You might be surprised what people will think is novel.

[thetombkeeper]

Wait. Really?

Right. I don't think mine is the "real" one. It's just the one I'm from.

[equivo]

You have to pay to get out, roll doubles, or use a card. One point for realism there, I guess.

Good attitude. We already have to be biased by default. Probably shouldn't make it worse by being picky.

[thetombkeeper]

Oh. I thought you meant actual jail. I was wondering what kind of game it was that had you go to a real jail.

Have people had that opposing mindset here?

[equivo]

I'd have led with actual jail if that was a problem with a board game.

Not so much that. More assuming the rules of where they came from should be the rules everywhere. Not much flexibility in accommodation.

[thetombkeeper]

Yes, you're right. That was stupid of me to assume.

I can understand that. Although I figured from the technology and Aurora's explanation that things would be different here.

[equivo]

Not necessarily. Maybe board game jail is normal where I'm from. It's not, but you can't rule that out being true somewhere.

There's different and there's different. It's not the big things, like powers vs no powers. It's more the ways people think. Different moral values, and so on.

[thetombkeeper]

I haven't played many modern games either so it could be that.

Yes, the whole "your having to defend your world" thing shows that particular difference quite well. Especially with us not knowing what the powers that be consider good and bad.

[equivo]

Weird question: are you not from modern times?

Yeah. I'd love a look at the rules of this game. Then again, figuring them out might be part of the test.

[thetombkeeper]

It was 1997 in my world. I just didn't get to do much as a kid.

[Putting it very lightly.]

That wouldn't surprise me at all.

[equivo]

Then I guess you've got a chance to make up for it.

[ 1997. Close enough to be almost familiar, if not for whatever weird, sheltered upbringing this guy had. ]

Me either. So it goes.

I've got some errands to run, but I'll keep you in mind for games night.

[thetombkeeper]

Yes. For better or for worse.

Alright. Just let me know. I doubt I'll be busy with much.