I am wrapping things up at work and getting ready to take a ride on the Reading Railroad for the ultimate game/life imbalance physically possible. While others eschew sleep for days to play, an old man like me looks upon a trip to San Francisco as an effort to play games after dark.

Some of you know this already, but despite being a frequent poster on the site, a rich history in theatre, and being told I have a "bright future in sales," I am actually an introvert. Cityscapes more than a block away from a train-, subway-, or parking-station location scare me. I grew up in the sprawl of the suburbs. The hustle and bustle of downtowns are a rush for some but offer a bit of anxiety for yours truly. At night I like to wind down with some movies, games, or unfettered time with family. To rub shoulders with my friends from GameSpot, tonight I will delve deep into the urban scene of mystery, murder, and mayhem to see the latest games, fraternize with online friends, and keep myself from becoming another statistic.

While you may misconstrue my comments to be counter to the well deserved hype surrounding Player's Ball, I am actually writing as a testament to how much I am looking forward to this event is. Please tune in and look for me in the sea of people. I won't be making use of the bar, but I will playing.

I'll post more after I return.

Signed,

-Professor Homebody