UC Irvine Fall quarter starts in 10 days.
I am in Irvine.
I am downloading Starcraft using Bit Torrent.
Idleness is the Devil's playground.
My reasons for downloading the first Starcraft are 1) it's a superlative game and 2) playing it will prepare me for Starcraft II. And Starcraft II is coming:
It is my intention to methodically and fastidiously play Starcraft II. I will practice alone, I will watch videos of other players, I will watch videos of my own play, I will read articles, I will analyze my playing, I will speak to other players, I will play in tournaments, I will mess around. Starcraft II will be the preeminent competitive PC game. It will have its subculture. It will not "express the personal viewpoint [of its designers] and express [their] sincere feelings." It will not be Braid:
This represents the two types of video games I am passionate about. They are not on either ends of a spectrum; they are distinct types. Although, one is a AAA title and the other is a small-budget indie game.
My download is finished.
