The Daylog: 13-Feb-2012
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ENN* tells me that 5 nodes were posted to Everything2 on 13-Feb-2012. Among them:
* actually, I've started using Writeups by Type. What it lacks in a catchy abbreviation-- WbT? W/UxT?-- it makes up for by actually showing you every goddamn node.
Hah, whoops. BranRainey actually posted that review of 6 Days a Sacrifice on the 13th. I skimmed it out of automatic spoiler-avoidance, but I appreciated his even-handedness, and-- like I mentioned yesterday-- it makes me hungry to go back and check out the series.
It is probably the least well received of the Chzo series, frequently criticized for what some claim to be a confusing story, poor gameplay and plot integration, and forced plot devices -- but still, the game was fairly well-received by the Adventure Game Studio community and won two awards. While it might not live up to the hype for some people, few would argue that it's terrible, and I in fact think it's quite good. ...
The Custodian posted a new chapter of The Network Revenant: They Prayed to their Code To Give them Light. I've missed a few installments and am unclear on the bigger picture, but it's clear that the Flashrunners are posing as a team because shit is about to get very real:
There was a murmur, quickly stifled by the 'Drome's internal hush routines, but movement stilled also. Mikare gave the room a tight grin. "I suppose you're all wondering why I've asked you here today." Somebody threw a beer mug in eloquent commentary; Mikare bowed as the 'Drome derezzed the mug. Throwing a mug in the 'Drome was considered heartfelt, since the thrower implied that he or she was risking pageout. "We have a serious problem." ...
Rounding out the rest: a Valentine's Day story concerning fear-eating demons by Pandeism Fish, a couple definition w/us by Zephronias and decoy hunches.
And, because today was light on new nodes, consider this gem from ancient of days: Moons is good for eatin by junkpile.
Do you want to know what is going to happen to you Shaymus? Yes he does, he expresses acute interest in what is going to happen. All right then I will tell. Listen up.
One of these days this girl is going to come get you. Not an ordinary girl but a princess, and you know what that means, that means she is not icky, she is RAD, she is one hundred percent cootie-free. Promise. Shaymus is reassured, he snuggles down. ...