Nethack has Poisoned My Productivity!
Ok, well not really, but it was fun to write. I was looking for a game for my new Windows CE device and stumbled upon the CE version of Nethack. I have never been a Rogue or Nethack player, but lately I've felt a pull to get a little RPG action in. So, I downloaded.
It's tre cool. Of course, it's completely old-school, but I find that sort of refreshing. I'm finding myself amazed that it's such a rich gaming experience. One part of this amazement is because it IS old-school. It's not as graphical, it doesn't have a bunch of sound effects, things don't happen in real time, etc. However, it's a good old dungeon game that exercises your imagination. Another part of this amazement is that it's OSS. I shouldn't be amazed at the later (look at Linux, Zope, etc.) , but I find myself intrigued that a bunch of guys got together and just did this.
The reason Nethack is poisoning my productivity is because I can see myself playing it instead of doing things that I "should be doing". But, as long as I don't let it consume too much time, I suppose that there's nothing wrong with it.
I find myself wishing I could explore the Mazes of Menace right now...
9:25:15 AM 
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