Thanks for mentioning that Chris Farrell is back on the blogosphere, Susan; I hadn't heard. To be honest, I'm less fond of his writings than I used to be. His continued negativity (I always wonder with gamers who seem to dislike so much of what they play, why do you game?) and VERY strong opinions can be a bit wearing. Plus a tone of correctness has crept into his work. I mean, it's okay not to like Through the Ages and Twilight Struggle, but don't write about them as if EVERYONE should dislike them or assert that it's only a matter of time before folks wake up to the flaws in these games. It can get annoying. Still, he writes well, analyzes deeply, and can find redeeming qualities in even the most pallid and themeless Knizia game, so it's well worth checking out. I'm glad he'll be writing regularly again, if only to get my blood pressure somewhat elevated on quiet mornings. Thanks for posting the link.

I certainly can't argue with you, Larry. He is one cranky gamer. I think his negativity is why I find his writings interesting. His are the type that I like to read after I've played the game, so I skip over some of his stuff.