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Slay
I don't know about other writers, but I have evolved all sorts of strategies to delay having to put finger to keyboard (writing is work, believe it or not). As well as the usual cups of coffee and the less usual rounds of the blogs, I admit to playing the occasional computer game. Oh, not the huge graphical action masterpieces that consume hours of intensive activity, leaving you exhausted and fit for nothing (I mentioned one of these, Halo, in comments to a previous blog). I mean the little Windows games designed to amuse for just a few minutes.
There are games included with Windows, of course, and I play all of these at various times. But there are also many other freeware and shareware games available on the net that are designed to consume little of your computer's resources and even less of your own. Slay is one of these that I would not be without, for it gives me endless entertainment when I decide that I need a five minute break from work (well, okay, twenty).
It is a simple strategy game and may not be everyone's cup of tea. I know that Mad, for instance, has no time for it. But, if you enjoy pitting your wits in a brief struggle against the computer and, like me, you prefer games that do not depend upon your lightning reflexes (I'm too old for that), then I would recommend that you have a look at this game.
Slay is not free but costs a mere few dollars or pounds. I can attest to the fact that its creator, Sean O'Connor, is deserving of any income he earns from the games he has designed; he is always willing to assist if any problems occur. When I came to America, I realized too late that I had left my registration code behind and he provided me with another immediately.
If you're interested, there is a demo version that allows you to play through a few games for free. Slay can be found here.
Enjoy.
There are games included with Windows, of course, and I play all of these at various times. But there are also many other freeware and shareware games available on the net that are designed to consume little of your computer's resources and even less of your own. Slay is one of these that I would not be without, for it gives me endless entertainment when I decide that I need a five minute break from work (well, okay, twenty).
It is a simple strategy game and may not be everyone's cup of tea. I know that Mad, for instance, has no time for it. But, if you enjoy pitting your wits in a brief struggle against the computer and, like me, you prefer games that do not depend upon your lightning reflexes (I'm too old for that), then I would recommend that you have a look at this game.
Slay is not free but costs a mere few dollars or pounds. I can attest to the fact that its creator, Sean O'Connor, is deserving of any income he earns from the games he has designed; he is always willing to assist if any problems occur. When I came to America, I realized too late that I had left my registration code behind and he provided me with another immediately.
If you're interested, there is a demo version that allows you to play through a few games for free. Slay can be found here.
Enjoy.