Monday, September 18, 2006

My Personal DJ

I found the coolest site. It is such a brilliant idea. Basically it's a web radio station that customizes playlists based upon your tastes. Let's say I like Harry Connick, Jr. It will create a custom radio station that plays songs of Harry Connick, Jr. and those songs that sound similar to they styles of Har. This is a great tool as it allows me to explore other artists. I'm not into the music scene, so the only time I'll listen to another artist is if someone suggests them or lets me borrow their CD. Create an account so that you'll have only the music you like streamed to your computer.

Check it out at www.pandora.com

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Dirty Little German Game

I think I found my next game purchase. It looks awesome. Sex, drugs, rock and roll, with a touch of divine inspiration.

Called Fiese Freunde Fette Feten from the famed green-haired German designer Friedemann Friese. I've been wanting one of his games for awhile as they tend to be a bit quirky.

This description is taken from Bruno Faidutti's website.

Each player plays a character who starts the game as a teenager and then must chose the cards that will make his life take shape. He can repeat a school year and get new friends, start smoking, take part in a bible discussion group and have his first sexual intercourse during Oktoberfest � all very realistic. Every event in the life of a character has some effect on his main characteristics - tobacco addiction, alcohol addiction, drugs addiction, wealth, health, sadness, spirituality and wisdom. Excess comes at a price, though, and when a characteristic gets too high, it cancels another one � if you smoke too much, you get thin; if you get too fat, you must stop drinking; if you drink too much you lose your wisdom, and so on � once more, very realistic. During game, you can get friends, and often more, with other player�s characters. This is an important feature in the game, since what happens to you usually affects, in good or bad, your friends, and this is one of the main interaction aspect of the game.
It looks rather interesting. Especially with a few beers and the right company. Definately adult oriented, but not X rated. Check it out on the BBG.

Rumor has it that they are making an English version, but a bit more censored. Me, I'd rather have the dirty German version.

I guess I gotta figure out how to get some money together to put in another order. You'd have to find an online seller or eBay to get this.Order yours now, but don't take the last copy. That belongs to me. ;o)