Books & Games

[mneme]

Books:

Cain/Godchild (Kaori Yuki): Quite good. Gothic Mystery/Thriller
Manga -- which makes it pretty action packed, for Shojo. The author
is clearly a very western-influenced Japanese person, which makes the
"this isn't -our- Victorian England" moments all the more interesting.

The Graveyard Book (Niel Gaiman): Wow. Stunningly good. Also, I
should read Kipling's Jungle Book.

Matter (Ian Banks): Fun, but very, very Banks. As usual, he engages
in enjoyable adventure storytelling for part (most, in this case) of
the story, only to get all ugly and Bankish for other parts.

Games:

Yeah, Agricola is quite good. While I like both, I so far enjoy the
"family game" (without random special powers you can play) more than
the regular game; the former is more of a serious game, and quite
tense, whereas the latter has a fair amount of skill to it, but is
far, far more wacky.

Stone Age: Quite good. Pretty random, but fun.

Comments

[ambug666.livejournal.com]

Agricola is one of my new most favorite games evar.

[mneme]

Yeah, it's pretty good. We should play it some time.

What cons do you make these days that aren't Intercon? (though aside from length, there's no reason we couldn't play at an Intercon).

[ambug666.livejournal.com]

This year it's just the larp cruise. I had plans for actual sf non-gaming cons this year, but they went all gang a gley. Next year will be both intercons, and who knows what else?

Intercon is fine though. I'd rather play Agricola than go to a dance party any day.

[mneme]

Oddly enough, despite not intending to, I'm now signed up for, and have a ride for, IMA.

So, your copy of Agricola or mine? We're trying to fit six people (in a large car, but still), so reductions of the luggage we need to carry would be nice, but I can pack it if needs be.

[avram]

Also, I should read Kipling's Jungle Book.

Yes!