I’ve been busy, and Battlestar Galactica aired at odd intervals, so I missed it while it was on television. I’m only just now beginning to watch the series on dvd, and am trying (five episodes in) to understand why its viewership is split. I’ve heard die hard fans declare their boundless love for everything about this program. And I’ve heard disenchanted viewers lay down the two-part verdict: boring and depressing. Five episodes in, and I think I’ve solved the mystery behind these disparate views. I could be wrong – but that’s why I’m calling it a theory.
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Theory, Storytelling & Expectations
Friday, February 12th, 2010Winter (and RPGs)
Sunday, December 13th, 2009Sting says that winter is the season of the imagination, and I have to agree – and not just because I’m an ardent fan. Staying bundled safe indoors against the early nights and harsh weather lends itself to my favorite pastime: storytelling. I’ve always liked stories, and, as an extension of that, role playing games.