Richard Garriott leaves his own game

Richard “Lord British” Garriott, has announced that he is leaving NCSoft and the game that bears his name, Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa. Garriott recently accomplished his lifelong dream of traveling into space, and he’s now looking to focus his efforts on new projects.

I’ve been a big fan of Lord British since my days as an Ultima Online (UO for those in the know) junkie. UO was and is an amazing game (no, I don’t play anymore). Beyond the game, he’s owns some amazing properties around Austin. Years ago he would host lavish Halloween parties at his castle residence in Austin. By the time I found out about the event the parties had stopped, so I drove by the house and partied by myself.

The man is a game designing genius and I’m sad to hear that he’s leaving the field but I wish him all the best. Godspeed Lord British!

Update: I hate being sick

Yesterday, I felt terrible. Today, I’m recovering nicely. I may even be able to leave the house tomorrow!

I’m not sure what did me in, although I’ve considered an infection from my biking accident or residual effects of the flu shot. Ultimately, I think it was just a stomach bug that hit while my body was weakened.