The Quest
This will amuse a friend that knows I don't really go in for her style of reality tv shows -- I'm fine with Project Runway competition type shows. Maybe it's because I've always been the slowest and worst athlete that these shows don't appeal to me. Being the last picked is the first banished. But ABC's the Quest mixes reality tv with things I do usually like -- fantasy and LARP and medieval heroes -- so I figured I'd give it a try. Predictably I liked the fantasy parts and less the let's knock out the weaker competitors aspect. It's certainly a very unique setup. Most reality tv shows don't feature a castle. And archery. And shouty weaponsmaster.
madripoor_rose describes the fantasy backstory:
"12 people are chosen as paladins for Everrealm, to be tested by the Fates until their numbers are pared down to the True Hero who can wield the Sunspear and defend Castle Saenctum from the evil Verlox."
I've been trying to read "Leaving Mundania" by Lizzie Stark on Oyster on LARP and how it works. The author went and joined a particular game while she was writing the book. I'm a little skeptical about some of her comments so far, mostly attitudes towards other geeks towards LARPers. I'll have plenty of time to test out Oyster since my Kindle is among the missing right now, although I do have the app. I am hoping it turns up on the Metrobus.
Also: I have finally watched Pacific Rim and see why it appeals to so many people. The soundtrack is my "get going" music at work lately.
madripoor_rose describes the fantasy backstory:
"12 people are chosen as paladins for Everrealm, to be tested by the Fates until their numbers are pared down to the True Hero who can wield the Sunspear and defend Castle Saenctum from the evil Verlox."
I've been trying to read "Leaving Mundania" by Lizzie Stark on Oyster on LARP and how it works. The author went and joined a particular game while she was writing the book. I'm a little skeptical about some of her comments so far, mostly attitudes towards other geeks towards LARPers. I'll have plenty of time to test out Oyster since my Kindle is among the missing right now, although I do have the app. I am hoping it turns up on the Metrobus.
Also: I have finally watched Pacific Rim and see why it appeals to so many people. The soundtrack is my "get going" music at work lately.