The Adventures of Intern

Chapter 2, Volume 9


So I'm in the office early, kind of wishing I wasn't, cause I would much rather be running heroics and getting badges for all the shiny new items coming out in the next patch of WoW, but what the heck.

I've always found the token-for-items concept slightly amusing. It's like saying 'hey, you've killed Arglegax VII, the insect queen of Silithus. Have a badge.' It's like the boy scouts, only with much more violence. Because let's face it, WoW is an incredibly violent game. Committing (or at least aiding and abetting, in the case of healer classes) mass genocide of indigenous flora and fauna to achieve your goals is not exactly a kid friendly message aye?

Worse still is the 'remorse' some of the quest givers feel.

Rachaela Starshine: 'I hate to say it, but it seems like the infection has spread. We must put down the entire bear population of Ashenvale.'
Me: 'Wat.'

or the quest before that, which goes:

Starshine: 'We need to ascertain how widespread the infection is. Here, have a-'
Me: 'Syringe? Magic thermometer? Geiger counter?'
Starshine: '...bag for collecting their livers.'
Me: 'wheeee (fireballs)'

People are always talking about AI in games, but if the WoW creatures ever developed enough intelligence to form unions, we're booped.


While we're on the subject of games, I got one yesterday called Shadowgrounds: Survivor. I haven't played it yet, but it's a top-down shooter that allows for co-op play on the same PC. Yes that's right. This game comes with multiple mouse/keyboard support. I plugged in my old mouse, checked the 'detect multiple devices' button and soon the two little marines were moving and shooting independently of each other. Oh the thrills I will soon have.


Non-gaming: I was told by my friend recently that she really really wanted a poster of one of the works of photographer Tanya Chalkin. Having a passing interest in fine art photography I said 'oh that's nice, what's it called?' and she said 'Google girls kissing poster.'

Me: ...
Her: What? It's nice!
Me: ...I'm sure.
Her: Just google it.
Me: (googles)
Me: Oh I've seen this. (chances are good that you've seen it too, it's a very famous photo)
Her: Yeah, isn't it great! My friend has it, and I want it so bad.
Me: Isn't it kind of, you know, out? I mean, you live in a dorm.
Her: But it's so cool!!!
Me: Whatever you say dear.

Which about sums up the relationship I have with this friend, minus the awesome taste in music.