Because evidently I wrote too much in my first post and it got buh-leeted. :cry: I'm sorry I wrote too long. Here how about "I want it cuz it would roxx0rz!!1!" Is that better? :(
Here's what I posted on Facebook, but coverage is good, right?
Alright, you got me. I'm still a D&D geek after all these years, even more so lately because of the recent resurgence of the game in my circle of friends (I won't out them here; the shame is mine to bear alone).
The only problem with our regular get-togethers is that I have quite possibly the most ghetto set of dice out of all of us. I actually have lost various components of my set over the years, replacing them with six-siders from my kids Monopoly Junior game, or what used to be a keychain from a casino. It's a little embarrassing having to ask for a d8 during every encounter, and I feel like a charity case while the rest of my party offers to bring me a set to borrow next time.
So, with about 5 hours of free time yesterday I resolved to remedy the situation and set out on a quest to find a new set of dice (or at least a d8). Granted, it's been a while since I've needed to go to a game store of this nature, but (I thought) I knew there were a couple places locally that would probably have what I was looking for.
The first had been Amazing Stories on 4th Plain, but as I pulled up I noticed that the name of the shop had changed to I Like Comics. I discovered that, sadly, they were strictly comics now (well...comics and what looked like a pretty cool Guitar Hero setup), and while I did find the first installment of Joss Whedon's Angel series (and some closure *snif*), I did not find any game dice.
The second shop I thought I would have better luck with, as the sign on the plaza billboard was still there. Alas, as I pulled up I found that it had been converted into a church in recent months. Disappointed, I drove home. It's not that it was a huge deal, but it felt like a sign. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be, or I would find what I was looking for somewhere else. It just wasn't going to be on that day.
So, imagine my surprise when I hop on Facebook this morning and see this gem that Neatorama had posted. For one thing, I hope they realize just how much someone loves and appreciates them to put together a gift like this. Clearly, this ultimate expression of caring and tenderness was made in the hopes of winning someone's heart. But, far be it from me to pass up on an opportunity. One man's unrequited love is another man's treasure, right?
My hope is that the universe held out on me because it wasn't the right time. After all, had I found what I was looking for, I probably would have skipped right over this, and then I wouldn't get the opportunity to embarrass myself in front of 3 million of my closest friends. Makes sense, doesn't it? So as I see it, I'd be the ideal pick for this fantastic prize for two reasons: I am a geek in need of dice, and it's pretty clear to me that it's the will of the universe.
Alright, you got me. I'm still a D&D geek after all these years, even more so lately because of the recent resurgence of the game in my circle of friends (I won't out them here; the shame is mine to bear alone).
The only problem with our regular get-togethers is that I have quite possibly the most ghetto set of dice out of all of us. I actually have lost various components of my set over the years, replacing them with six-siders from my kids Monopoly Junior game, or what used to be a keychain from a casino. It's a little embarrassing having to ask for a d8 during every encounter, and I feel like a charity case while the rest of my party offers to bring me a set to borrow next time.
So, with about 5 hours of free time yesterday I resolved to remedy the situation and set out on a quest to find a new set of dice (or at least a d8). Granted, it's been a while since I've needed to go to a game store of this nature, but (I thought) I knew there were a couple places locally that would probably have what I was looking for.
The first had been Amazing Stories on 4th Plain, but as I pulled up I noticed that the name of the shop had changed to I Like Comics. I discovered that, sadly, they were strictly comics now (well...comics and what looked like a pretty cool Guitar Hero setup), and while I did find the first installment of Joss Whedon's Angel series (and some closure *snif*), I did not find any game dice.
The second shop I thought I would have better luck with, as the sign on the plaza billboard was still there. Alas, as I pulled up I found that it had been converted into a church in recent months. Disappointed, I drove home. It's not that it was a huge deal, but it felt like a sign. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be, or I would find what I was looking for somewhere else. It just wasn't going to be on that day.
So, imagine my surprise when I hop on Facebook this morning and see this gem that Neatorama had posted. For one thing, I hope they realize just how much someone loves and appreciates them to put together a gift like this. Clearly, this ultimate expression of caring and tenderness was made in the hopes of winning someone's heart. But, far be it from me to pass up on an opportunity. One man's unrequited love is another man's treasure, right?
My hope is that the universe held out on me because it wasn't the right time. After all, had I found what I was looking for, I probably would have skipped right over this, and then I wouldn't get the opportunity to embarrass myself in front of 3 million of my closest friends. Makes sense, doesn't it? So as I see it, I'd be the ideal pick for this fantastic prize for two reasons: I am a geek in need of dice, and it's pretty clear to me that it's the will of the universe.
C'mon, please?
#NeatD&D