The Syndicate

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:Greetings indiglo.

Greetings!


If you could have a jar full of anything at all, what would you want?

At this very moment? A BIG ASS jar of Biscoff Cookie Butter.


Once you've acquired the prior mentioned jar and its contents, what would you do with them?

I would slather it on a good many things (apples, bananas, cinnamon toast, graham crackers, a spoon) before devouring it feverishly.


What is your opinion of Jar Jar Binks?

Thanks a lot. Now I have to think about that animated turd. He was one of the worst creations I've ever seen or heard. (And this from someone who actually liked Ewoks!)


If a jar was a role in a mafia game, what abilities would it have?

I think it would be nice if a jar could capture someone inside it every night (thus protecting them) and at the same time pickle them so the jar could control the player's vote the next day too.


Do you prefer to sleep with the door closed or... ajar?

Don't forget to tip your waiters folks! And try the veal!

But seriously - door closed. The cat is very nocturnal, and no one will sleep if the door is not closed with him on the other side of it.




If you could, please provide one emoticon which best describes your general mindset when playing each of the three base alignments: civilian, mafia, independent.

Civilian goes back and forth between these 2: and

Mafia:

Indy:

G-Man wrote:If you could get one person from your life to try playing online mafia, who would it be?

I have this one friend who has played a live mafia game at a party before once. She enjoyed it, but I don't know if she would like playing it online. I think that would be the only RL person (besides Dex, who already does it) that would even possibly be interested.



What does contentment mean to you?

Man, this has been a great series of questions. I have spent much time in self-reflection over these. I'm not sure how concise I'll be, but I'll try to avoid being overly verbose. I gotta warn you though, this is about to become VERY stream-of-consciousness. So put on your rocket boots.

Contentment to me is feeling satisfied about something I have done or accomplished. I often find the most contentment in small things I've accomplished. I find it's also something that I have to actively cultivate, and that working on gratitude has helped me immensely in this area.

Dex and I have a custom, where every evening before bed we do "Appreciations". We each pick 1 thing about the other person that we appreciated about them that day. Usually it's something very small, something that most people would have totally overlooked or taken for granted. And for me, focusing on this area - actively looking for and mentioning things I'm grateful for and appreciate keeps me focused on how much I really have. I find that mentioning these things, and expressing my gratitude for them is far more powerful for me than just noticing them. It's like, I'm putting this gratitude and positivity out into the universe, and into my partner, instead of just keeping it to myself. I then find that I have so many little things to be thankful for, and they add up into big things. That helps me cultivate contentment. Gratitude.



When was the last time that you felt truly content?

Thinking about this, and typing it out has made me truly feel content. (Plus, we just did our Appreciations for the night, and I always feel super content inside after that.) Taking the time to think about how grateful I am for the people and other beings in my life, and then say it and put it out into the universe has given me a truly contented feeling.

I think I divide my contented feelings into 2 main areas: internal contentment and external contentment.

Internal is when I accomplish a personal goal, or rise to an occasion (for example, I respond to a stressor in a way that I prefer, rather than my knee-jerk reaction of last week), or overcome a negative thought using a CBT tool I've learned or something along those lines.

External, for me, is all about connecting with people (and also animals). When I connect with someone, or find a way to support them, or appreciate them, or just laugh with them... I feel very content. After a good joke, where we've all laughed until our stomachs hurt, after a long hike with the dog and we plop down to take a nap, after learning that one of my kiddos lost their charger to their laptop and I can replace it for them... I feel very content.



Do you have a physical place you can go that always makes you feel at peace?

I don't think I do have a specific physical place, no. I do love that feeling of slipping between the sheets when it is really, truly, finally bed time though.

bea wrote:Besides singing, (which you should do more of. You have an amazing voice.) are there any other artistic ways you express yourself?

Yes!

If so, what are they?

I actually enjoy doing a huge variety of crafty / artsy stuff. I love making jewelry. I love doing paper crafts - I have become the officially unofficial maker of invitations for everyone I know that has a party. I have made some super duper fancy ones, and really enjoy doing it! I enjoy doing some graphic art on the computer, and I also use said art (and other times art Dex has made) to make t-shirts, tote bags, etc. I've also started doing nail art, and am getting pretty darn good at it, if I do say so myself! I also like to make artsy stuff with feathers, I have a parrot that I inherited, and I have used her molted feathers to make things like jewelry, bookmarks, etc. That's really fun! There are probably some other artsy interests I do that I'm forgetting.


Is there anything you want to learn artistically that you haven't yet?

When I was younger, I was into pottery, throwing on a wheel, glazing and firing, etc. I would love to get back into that, but it takes a lot of space and big, expensive equipment. So not sure it will happen. And my life is ok without it.

At this point I'm happy just to be able to make time to work on my music! I would like to take more time to become more proficient on guitar and piano.


What about it draws you to that medium?

The pottery throwing is so very tactile. The clay is so cool and smooth, and feels so nice spinning on your hands, and squishing through your fingers. It's very relaxing and zen.



If you feel comfortable, could you tell us about a time where something went wrong, but the wrong result ended up being better for you in the long run? Like if you hadn't made this mistake this other good thing wouldn't have happened?

I am still thinking on this one. I will come back to it if I come up with an answer.

For now, I've come up with something bad that I've been through that I have found a positive in - my car accident. Having to go for about a year without the use of both my arms was challenging in ways I cannot even articulate. Between the surgery, the physical therapy, and the inability to do basic self-care... it was probably one of the (if not THE) worst year of my life. I came out of that more resilient, with a better understanding of compassion, and with the realization that some stupid shit is just not worth my time or brain power. I also think I will be a much better care giver when the need arises.



What goal that you have accomplished are you currently most proud of?

This was tough. But honestly, I think overcoming some personal hurdles to have the relationship I currently have with Dex. I don't think it was a goal I had ever set for myself (because I was a very happy single person before meeting him), but getting where we are today has been extremely fulfilling, and I'm really proud (of both of us) for that!



What is next on your to do/to read/to learn list?

Short-term, as the heat of summer starts to wear off, I'm planning a bunch of little day trips, or weekend trips to dog-friendly parks. There are tons in the area, and I'm itching for new hiking grounds!

Vague-ish, I'd like to read more Erik Larson books. I like him.

Even more vague-ish, I'd love to learn another language. I bounce around between which one I'd like to learn, but it would either be one of the indigenous languages from Mexico, Italian, French or Portuguese.



Where is your favorite place you have traveled?

I'm going to say Ecuador. The Andes are breath taking and life changing, and the rain forests are beyond amazing.


Where is some place you would like to travel?

Australia. (And of course, New Zealand.)



If bdh and I came to visit you and dex what would we do?

We could do whatever you're interested in. There are lots of beautiful parks around here - one is a Native American chiefdom that was thriving hub for hundreds of years; there's a Casino, if you're into that; we could catch a baseball game; eat at lots of local restaurants - we have a good many local breweries here too if you're into that; whatever you wanted to do!


If you and dex came out here to visit us, what would you want to do?

I think I would like to see some of your parks and just enjoy how different the landscape is there. Plus, I would like to see some of the place you go everyday so I can imagine it more accurately when you talk about it.



What would the you of 10 years ago be most surprised about learning from the you of now?

How old I sound when I complain about things like the movie theater is too loud, the music is too loud, I'm too tired to go out, etc.



What do you hope your life will be like 10 years from now?

Nothing flashy. A quiet life, with Dex, our little family of pets, trying to do good things for other people, and enjoying what nature has to offer.

bea wrote: What goal that you have accomplished are you currently most proud of?

Addendum!

Dex reminded me of something else I am truly proud of, and found extremely fulfilling. 8 years ago, I inherited my parrot from my grandfather. She was 4 years old when I got her, and had not had a good life. She was shut up in a tiny cage (made for a cockatiel, not an amazon), fed a terrible diet, had no toys... just very sad. I hadn't ever had a bird before, nor did I know anything about them. So I immediately set out to educate myself as much as I could about proper parrot care.

First goal was to get her brave enough to come out of her cage to explore the world. That was when I realized she hadn't fledged. She had been shut up in a cage her whole life and never learned to fly. And I think even those of us who knew nothing about birds at the time realized that birds were made to fly. Just like fish were made to swim, and dogs were made to run and cats were made to "hunt". So I made the decision that my bird WOULD become a flighted parrot, and I would do it safely.

We had "flying class" every single day. And over time, she got brave, and after a while she let go of me, took off on her wings and learned to fly. Then of course, she had to learn to land. Then we progressed with our class, and she learned to fly around tight corners, make adjustments, etc. Now, she's an extremely good flier. She can actually do a complete 180 in the air in the hallway, and fly through a door that is only ajar. (See what I did there? )

Learning to fly and gaining the confidence that a bird should have completely changed her personality. She went from being shy, scared of everything and screaming a lot to being friendly, gregarious, a HUGE ham when either people come over or a camera comes out, and there is no more nuisance screaming. She's happy and healthy, and I am really proud of that.

Elohcin wrote:Hi Indiglo. I have to admit, I always forget about this thread. But then again, I just think I'd rather talk to people to get to know them (like in chatzy) rather than read it in here. So, I am glad you were able to come to the syndicate chatzy last night. I enjoyed getting to knwo you a little better. I do have one question for you though.

Are you pregnant?

NO!!!!! Never may this be so!

:P

Elohcin wrote:SO I just read through your questions and answers, Indiglo and between that and talking with you last night, you seem like a very awesome person

Aawww, you are too kind. I am going to put a reminder for that chat in my phone or something. I always have fun when I go, but I forget about it on a regular basis.



What type of music do you like to sing most?

This varies, as far as genre. I have been on a bit of a blues / jazz kick lately. Generally, I would say any music (or song) that gives me the space to improvise and open up my chords a bit.


Where/When do you find you get to use that talent?

Generally just for personal enjoyment. I do record music in my diy home studio (such as it is), and have made a variety of CDs for friends as gifts, etc. Especially if they have certain songs or music they really like, or have made a request, I enjoy making them some covers.



I love that you and Dex have the tradition of telling one another of your appreciations. Things like that are what keeps relationships in tact, IMO. I wonder if Epi would go for that

We actually picked that up from a free online course we took many years ago. It was like a 10 or 12 week course, iirc, and I think it was called Imago. Parts of it were a little goofy, but we worked through it and were able to pick out some tools that have been really helpful. The Appreciations were a very good take away for us.


ADDENDUM!

What we did was the 12 week program that is the "follow up" for their weekend workshop. We did not do the weekend workshop, and instead just skipped straight to the 12 week follow up course. Here's the link (if you are curious about what their deal is):
http://imagorelationships.org/pub/find- ... 2-connect/



How long have you and Dex been together?

A little over 6 years.

How did you meet?

Like so many of the other lovely couples here, we met at HV.


What are some of your favorite things to do together?

Well, besides the obvious...

We play a series of computer games that are like adventure/mystery solving. They have tons of puzzles and exploring in them, and I really enjoy playing those with him. We make a good team, because there are certain puzzles that I hate, and he is awesome at, and other puzzles he hates and I am awesome at. It's silly, but it's fun!


I see you have fun with arts and crafts. I am quite artistic myself.

Indeed you are. Luckily, some of your art is actually delicious too!


Do you get to use these skills in your everyday life or is it just a hobby?

Mostly a hobby, but I try to incorporate hands-on activities with my ESL kiddos whenever I can. I find that when you can involve more of the senses, most kids learn more quickly. Plus, following simple directions is a good skill to learn in your second language, especially for young students!

If so, how?

Oops, I answered this above. I didn't finish reading the questions before I kept on talking. How like me!

bea wrote:
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fingersplints wrote:Tin What is your best guess at what image Bea meant to post here?

bea wrote:
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bea wrote: Hi! How's it? hi!!~
It's been like forever since we've gotten to see you on the regular. What's up? Last we saw you you were just graduating HS. I'm assuming college is going down now? yes!! i'll be a junior in college next year :o how time flies! it's been like 7 years or something since i first posted on LP thats crazy!
What are you studying? major in biology and a math minor, although i still might switch the two. still can't decide!!
Are you doing anything to pay the bills? this summer i'm staying at school working at a research lab, doing stuff on the computer with the modeling of infectious diseases!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? hmmmmmm, hopefully i'll either be in grad school or have some sort of job that combines math and biology maybe i'll be married or something but i doubt it lol, and hopefully i'll have $1,000,000 after winning the title of sole survivor
What is your favorite mafia memory? oh wow that's hard. i wish HV/piano were still around just still i could peruse those old threads and remember some stuff - some games i'm sure i don't even remember participating in. but i would say some standouts were winning candyland mafia after being killed day 1 or something as plumpy and being resurrected. or just in general whenever i would have BTSC with any of the people i used to chat to on IRC!
Do you prefer to be civ, bad, or indy? Why? bad for SURE because i ALWAYS! get lynched as a civvie for some stupid reason and when i'm bad i have BTSC and i can actually understand what's going on. if i'm a civ i will usually just glide for a while being totally clueless. in some cases it works, like in recruitment mafia ii (or iii)?? can't remember but i actually got a role like night 11 or something
You've been gone from mafia a long time, have you thought about playing again soon? yes i have decided that after 3 or 4 years, i will play in a game that has a theme that interests me, like survivor mafia! however, if i get cochran or boston rob i'm quitting.
What do you like to do in your spare time? right now, i am working on a somewhat exhausting survivor rewatch of all 32 seasons, which can be seen in the survivor thread! currently on season 7. i also just like to eat, watch reality tv, play tennis, and that's all i can think of right now lol
Favorite tv shows? Movies? books? tv shows: Survivor!!! (seriously watch it if you haven't!), lost (well used to, i have never done a rewatch since the show ended. i just can't bring myself to for some reason) in terms of comedies, i used to love the nbc shows (30 rock, parks and rec, community, etc), i enjoy unbreakable kimmy schmidt, and am EXTREMELY excited for gilmore girls to come back! but right now, besides survivor and some E! network, i really don't have time for TV anymore although there is this new show on netflix starring winona ryder that looks promising - has anyone seen it? edit: oh and twin peaks!!!!

movies: some that come to mind are mulholland drive, pan's labyrinth, the royal tenenbaums, but again i don't watch nearly as many movies as i used to


books: i used to like the GoT series but it took so long that i forgot anything and i would have to reread the books but that would be wayyyyyyy to much time so sorry GRRM :/ i love anna karenina (not the boring farm levin stuff tho, just the st petersburg drama)
What would suprise most people to learn about you? i go to the gym now!!! i say it's surprising because i literally never went to the gym before a couple of months ago and i'm known for being super lazy lol. but now i try to go!
What do you hope someone will ask you, but you know no one will? What is the answer to that question? "tin man you seem so cool, i just have to follow you on instagram! what is it?" just private message me and i'll gladly tell you
What do you want to be when you grow up? oh wow i still don't really know the answer to this question and i'm almost grown up!! just some job that has to do with math or biology i guess. but who knows! maybe i can win survivor, be really popular, come back a second time and win again, and then just retire or something

fingersplints wrote:Tin What is your best guess at what image Bea meant to post here?

bea wrote:
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indiglo wrote:Bea, thanks for hosting me!!! And thanks to everyone for the good questions!


And now for our tin man...


If you won the lottery (let's say one of these ginormous mega millions jackpots that have been so popular lately) what are the first few things you'd spend your money on? i would take a year off to travel!!! i've always wanted to go to eastern europe, SE asia, and australia! also would try to buy a nice house on the beach somewhere!!

Would you rather live near mountains or near a beach? beach 100%! there's seriously nothing better than just lying on the beach for hours and doing absolutely nothing

Do you prefer hot weather or cold weather? this is a tough one. in general, i think i like slightly warm better more than slightly cold (i.e. i'll prefer 70 to say, 50). but in terms of too hot or too cold (100 vs. 20 or something) i definitely would prefer cold. when it gets too hot, i seriously lose all ability to function, but i'm from wisconsin so i can handle the cold

Do you currently have (or have you in the past had) any pets? If yes, what pets? NO! my parents hated pets so i never had one. always resented them for it

When you think of the word "success"... what comes to mind for you? (Or, what does a "successful" tin man look like?) i think i've always associated success with stability? when i think of being successful, i think of having a relatively well-paying job that i enjoy, with a house and everything sorted out, and few worries

bea wrote:Indi I love your questions so much I want them to have baby questions!!!

Tinny -

Tinny pictsplzktks? any good pictures of me are on my instagram!!

Do you have any specific areas of math or biology that you are more attracted to than others? What are they? Why do they rock your socks off? math - i really like calculus and that kinda stuff; not into theory at all really and i'm not sure why! i've always been drawn to calculation-based stuff

biology - i'm not very into cell biology/anatomy, i'm more into looking at humans as a whole? i'm not sure to put it into words, but say you're looking at a disease, i'm more interested in seeing how it impacts a population than at the singular level i guess

Math and Bio are very "right brained" analytical pursuits. Do you practice anything artistic? Do you write, draw, act, anything like that? i'm a pretty good writer (i think) but other than that sadly no i seriously wish i could though - i love art but i seriously just have no talent at it

What is your favorite way to spoil yourself? food! i love eating! i have a big weakness for ice cream, indian food, and thai food.

Do you cook? If so, what is the dish you are most proud of making? If not, is there something you've always wanted to learn to make? sadly again as much as i love food i can't cook i make good avocado toast i guess but anyone can do that.

If I came to visit you, what would we do? i actually have some ideas because two close friends are visiting me soon! i'm an hour train ride to SF so we could go there, do touristy things like the pier/china town which is always fun, go to the beach, show you campus, and get lots of good food

If you traveled out here to AZ to visit me, what would you like to do? i honestly don't know anything about AZ besides the grand canyon! so i would like to see the grand canyon lol?? idk if i could handle the heat there though! anything over 80 and i just lose all energy

Is there a special someone in your life? lol nope!

Would you tell us about a favorite memory from your childhood? Why is it so special? i always struggle with answering this question! not that i had a bad childhood or anything at all but i always struggle to pick anything special out! i guess just my yearly family trips to new jersey were always fun just going to the jersey shore and relaxing at the pool


If you feel comfortable doing so, could you share a story about a time in your life where things seemed to go very wrong while it was happening, but when it was over and you were further down the life road, you could see that it was actually an important thing for you to go through? How did that change or affect you? hmmm i guess at the very beginning of sophomore year, i was really struggling in deciding to major between math, bio, or chemistry, and i seriously could not decide, but i eventually after a VERY stressful week decided to be done with chemistry and focus on majoring in bio / math minor. ultimately i'm happy with it (although i might switch the major/minor) and i'm still not sure what i'll do after school (i think i'll get a masters in math/CS or something and then maybe go to business school or something) but at least it help me figure out i want a job that is math-heavy but involves biology i guess?

Typhoony wrote:Hello Tin!

I tried to go on your instagram but it is set to private so I can't look at any of your pictures . just made it public! but if you have an acct you should actually follow me !

Questions:

- What is your favorite animal? for sure the elephant!
- What is your favorite variation of basketball to play? i'm so bad at basketball so none i didn't even really know that there were variations of basketball to be honest lol - i just prefer to watch it on tv
- Do you have a rough, harsh or grating voice? for sure grating
- If you could be an animal, which animal would you be? does this have to be different than the favorite animal question? because being an elephant would be fun, but also i would want to be a manatee! they're so cute and calm
- What is your favorite Pokémon? my first game was emerald and i loved absol <3 so it holds a special place in my heart. i also love latias and lapras
- What is your favorite song by the band "America"? i've never heard of this band before i so i just listened to some of their most popular songs on spotify. after listening some of the songs are familiar! i like "ventura highway"

thanks for the questions

Dom wrote:Is your skin made of pure tin or an alloy"?

G-Man wrote:There's a new sheriff in town, folks! Y'all best get used to it. Well, at least for the month of August anyway.

Dom is free to answer the questions that were asked of him during his week in the room. Right now though, it's time to let him out and strap in a new participant.

Ladies and gentlemen, this week in the Interrogation Room, please direct your questions to the one and only...

DFARADAY

We'll start off with a few easy questions:

1) How did you discover the game of mafia?

I used to be on the Lostpedia forums, and signed up for Heroes Mafia there.

2) What led you to The Syndicate?

A bunch of people I knew from that site moved here.

3) What is the favorite role you ever had (good or bad)?
The Nesting Doll in Recruitment Mafia III. LC (who was hosting) said I was playing the best civvie game he had ever seen.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Holy shit man, get DFaraday some questions... stat!

- Favorite music? (this can be bands/genres/albums/whatever)
Musical soundtracks, classical, and classic rock (in particular the Beatles, Queen, ELO, and CCR)
- Favorite WWE wrestler?
Currently, Luke Harper. Of all time, Eddie Guerrero.
- Do you prefer being civilian or mafia?
Civvie, it's much easier for me.
- What is your most treasured moment as civilian?
Some game back way back on RM, where I was the last confirmed civvie, and the game hinged on whether I would trust Bea in the last lynch. I did, and we won.
- What is your most treasured moment as mafia?
Killing Batman in Arkham Mafia.

I'll think of more! I'm not good at this though. Come on folks, ask DF some stuff!

DFaraday wrote:Since I'm the only one around, I guess I'll ask a question: Why is the whole forum so dead?

Scotty wrote:I'm behind in looking at this- I missed indiglo, tin man and Dom. Poor Dom, who was probably too busy to answer his lone question.


DF!

Who is your favorite character on lost? and why is is Vincent?
Favorite is actually Faraday, shockingly enough. Runnersup include Hurley, Claire, and Radzinsky.
How did you get involved in the arts? Background, etc;
I'm not? I watched musicals from a young age and came to love them, but I would never want to perform in front of people. I do have plans to write musicals someday though. And write lots of things in general.
What's your favorite musical- do you still perform?
That's a hard one. It's a toss up between Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, and Beauty and the Beast.
Where would you like to retire if you could retire now?
Here, because everyone I know is here. But I would like to visit London, Tokyo, New Zealand, and Canada.
Where would you like to retire if you retired towards your later years?
Here, because I'll be old and need the heat. Here is San Antonio, btw.
Do you speak any other languages?
Some Spanish, but not as well as I should. My dad is fluent, but I didn't pick up enough of it.
Dude, where's my car?
Not in New York, right?
Cats or dogs?
Cats. I have two.
Would you rather be able to fly at a slow, walking pace or run at 35 mph but tiring as much as if you were walking.
Run, because it would be more useful and would attract less attention.

juliets wrote:Hi DF

What kind of performing artist are you (maybe answered by Scotty's questions)?
I'd like to write for the performing arts (TV, stage), but that's all.
Why do you find it easier on you to be a civ?
Because I don't have to make up opinions (although sometimes I still do).
Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
I actually have little interest in sexuality and/or romance, so no.
Tell us a little about her/him.
See above.
If not, what kind of person appeals to you?
She'd have to be intelligent, humble, and share my faith.
Are you a book person? If so favorite book and why?
I love reading! My favorite of all time is the Hobbit (appropriate that this is your question then ).
Are you playing Pokemon Go?
No, I'm not into fads. I am rewatching the show on Netflix though.
Do you play any video games?
Yes, but they're mostly very old ones. My favorite might be Star Wars: Episode I: Racer for N64.
Favorite TV show that is not Lost?
That's a tough one. I'm going to say Buffy.
Ok, thats it for now -

Epignosis wrote:Aren't these people nosy as hell?

Metalmarsh89 wrote:DFaraday, if you could have a special nickname (aside from DF), what would you want us to call you?

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:DFaraday, what is your favorite kind of cereal?

Turnip Head wrote:Who is your all time favorite Dwarf?
Edit: Name your top 5 Dwarves.

Spacedaisy wrote:So I assume your favorite LOST character was Daniel Faraday, yes? I share that sentiment if so. Tell me what made Daniel your favorite and who was your least favorite and why?

Metalmarsh89 wrote:Wot is your favorite type of beer?
When is your favorite moment to drink beer?
Who is your favorite person to drink beer with?
Where do you drink the favroite beer you drink with your favorite person at your favorite moment?
Why is beer the best?
How much fun is beer in the beard?

DFaraday wrote:

Metalmarsh89 wrote:Wot is your favorite type of beer?
When is your favorite moment to drink beer?
Who is your favorite person to drink beer with?
Where do you drink the favroite beer you drink with your favorite person at your favorite moment?
Why is beer the best?
How much fun is beer in the beard?

I don't drink.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Favorite tabletop game(s)?
That's quite a broad category. I guess I'll go with Settlers of Catan, but I could change at any time.
Least favorite tabletop game(s)?
Don't really have a least favorite.
Favorite sport(s), if any?
I find soccer the least boring.

Favorite ELO album?
Either Time or Out of the Blue.