A nice present fell from the sky. I got to spend the day listening to researchers and designers talk about the future of video games. It was an interesting and fun day. There was such passion and energy, it was just exciting to be around these people as they talked about the thing that they love doing.
... and ... years ago, when I was supposed to be earning a degreee in computer science, I was writing a computer game which, in game design circles, is still mentioned as influential. Which means that I had people coming up to me and asking if I was The Michael Toy.
It felt like i was the long lost family member being welcomed back. I was so bowled over that people still remember that game. What a nice gift, to know that you did something that people loved. I wish I could thank the people who thanked me, I am still smiling.
Today was a good day.
Michael Toy's ghost hits!
You die...
Do you want to have your possessions identified? [ynq]
Posted by: Mariusm | Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM
As a person who once needed to torque up his courage to step up and speak to The Michael Toy, I can relate to the nerves of your fans. And I'm glad you got the props you were due.
Posted by: Mike Stavlund | Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 09:19 PM
awesome! that a great compliment! nice to hear you getting some props!
Posted by: HeidiRenee | Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Rogue lives on...always! :)
Posted by: Nina Wichman | Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Dude, your always The Michael Toy... at the vineyard or wherever those inspired find ye.
Posted by: Jeremy K | Wednesday, June 01, 2011 at 01:32 AM
What more can you say about Rogue than that it is still fun and still darn near impossible 28 years later? Enjoy the well-deserved accolades! :-)
Posted by: kent | Friday, August 05, 2011 at 08:28 PM
I just came across your blog by searching google for 'toy blogs'. This isn't what I was initially expecting but was a good read anyway, thanks.
Posted by: Mike Jones | Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 06:11 AM