[00] Introduction & Reboot

 A re-introduction to a blog I haven't posted to in over 12 years, and a fresh start.

This will be an exploration of my past -- as connected to computer games, technology, and other related things.  It won't necessarily be chronological, but at least to start, it will focus on a lot of firsts.  My first computer.  My first video game system.  The first week of 6th grade, when a new friend introduced me to my first Sierra game.  My goal is to explore everything around me, the books I read, the magazines, the ways I enjoyed that tech.

It may seem unfocused, but that's not entirely true.  My goal is to relive the fun of the past and try to look through my past eyes.  No play-by-play walkthroughs here, although I will definitely link to them if I feel one is a worthwhile read.  No ratings, other than me simply saying, why would I have played it then, and would I still enjoy it now?

Some inspiration for this blog is coming from other trips to the past:  The Adventure Gamer is a largely chronological replay of popular adventure games starting from the early 80s, full playthroughs and ratings.  The Digital Antiquarian is a little less focused, but a very well research delve into the past.  I'm sure we will cross some of the same paths, perhaps with different opinions.

It won't be revisionist.  This is a point I feel I should make.  I'll be judging things from the time they came out, even if something wouldn't be made by modern standards because of a change in our public morals.

Once I get this going, it'll be fun to make this a collaborative project.  That's a future goal.

But for now, sit back and enjoy the ride.