Recent content by David Lister

How does one measure the contribution of an individual to a community? Quantity? Quality? Both? And by what set of metrics?

Take the road less traveled. You'll be glad you did.

I applied to the Music Team last week. However, it seems I do not qualify. There is a new rule that requires that a staff member have at least 100 posts to be considered for the RT.

"I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of is changing is oneself." -- Aldous Huxley

Congratulations @Ravani Lestari!! Kisareth Studios certainly has a track record of publishing games on Steam. I assume you'll be drawing for the Chronicles series.

My favorite musical genre is Classical with Film Scores being a close second. When you think Classical, don't think Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, however. I was raised on that music. And while it is masterful work, what got me into Classical music was Russian composers like Stravinsky and...

What does your therapist think about you possibly being "much worse" than the "Spawn of Satan" as well as being the "roooooooodest person"?

Let's just say I'm better at cookin' up tunes. (i.e. I can't cook. I leave that up to my wife - she's an amazing cook!) Yes.

Everyone should have a good therapist.

My Dad and I used to play chess all the time. After high school I hadn't played it in years... ...until I decided to break out Dad's old chess board and teach my son. My son taught my daughter and now they both play against each other.

My favorite stringed instrument would probably have to be the cello. It sounds so beautiful all by itself or with an ensemble. I also like the violin, but it can't beat the rich tone of the cello. As an honorable mention for a non-western instrument, I also like the (Japanese) Koto.

@Companion Wulf Thanks for asking. I'm an absolutely unapologetic wine snob, so my favorite times are with best friends sipping great vino. I have an amazing (and gorgeous) wife that I actually like spending time with - imagine that!! So we're two peas in a pod when we can ditch the kiddo's...

If you were marooned on an island, but you could select a favorite meal, beverage, game, album and movie to take with you, what would they be?

It's Friday and I'm an unapologetic wine snob. Open the second bottle, friends...

Hey Biz, I couldn't help but notice the quote below your name - "I shall be glorious!" (I like it, though I do hear it in Stuart Smalley 'Daily Affirmation' kind of way.) So what's preventing you from being glorious now and what steps will you take to become so?