Monday, June 12, 2006

Pipe Dreams

One of my favorite classic arcade games is Pipe Dreams which involves putting available pipe pieces in place before the water runs out the end. I frequently play a simple version of it on-line which isn't as fast or as rewarding as the original video game.

In order to increase the play value of this game, I have learned to do color commentary as the water moves through the pipes.

When I'm doing poorly, the announcers let everyone know that I'm a novice.

"Oh, no! That's going to cost her!"
"A rookie mistake, Bill. She appears over anxious today."
"I think this crowd has rattled her this morning, Fran, but if she can force herself to ignore them and concentrate on her plays she has a good chance of making it to the finals."
"Not if she keeps making plays like that, Bill! What was she thinking?"

When I'm doing well at the game, I'm clearly the crowd favorite.

"The fans love this girl, Bill! She can do no wrong in their eyes."
"Yes, Fran, she kno... Oh, no! She missed an obvious connection! Can she correct it in time? She's working frantically to reverse that mistake. The crowd is up on their feet and cheering her on. 62,000! 64! 66! I think she's going to break 75 with that last play, Fran! 70! 72! 74! Yes! She made it!"
"The crowd is going wild, Bill! Watch as she gives them that trademark smile and wave. Ya just got love her, don't you, Bill?"

What do you think? Am I ready for prime time?

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