I started hobby gaming with Magic: The Gathering in 1994. (I'd played Pinochle, Rummy, Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, & Pente with family for years before MtG.) Over the next few years, I tried a number of other CCGs, but never found one that captured my interest like MtG. I also got into Warhammer 40K, painting as much or more than playing. Orks were my favorite, but I also had Blood Angels and Imperial Guard at various times. The painting I still miss, but not the game play. Eventually I tried MageKnight and D&D Miniatures, each failing me. I always felt like I was at the mercy of the die roll. “Euro” games are a pleasant relief, where the luck is frequently minimal and winning is a contest of the mind. I also occasionally build with LEGO, not as much in the past year though.
Outside of LEGO and board games, I’m a drafter working on CAD systems for a major consumer goods company. I live in southwest Michigan area with my wife. We bought our first house in the summer of 2004, which can keep me busy at times. We have two girls, one
~22 months and one almost 5 months old 2.5 yr old and a 1 yr old. Being a dad is very cool, I see buying lots Duplo and kid’s games in the future.
If you are looking to trade with me and wondered want the wantvalue/offervalues were about, look at this thread:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/137326(Not all games have this info.)
