Classic Video Games ; Monday ; Period 1

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Even though he'd made the decision to stay, it still surprised Riley when he walked into the classroom to teach another class in another semester. He truly thought he'd be one and done but no. Apparently, a part of him liked this place. Go figure.

Once the students had arrived and Riley had hooked up the consoles they'd be using for today's video game, he got started on the brief lecture.

"Hey guys, welcome to what I think is the first class of the new semester," he said, half smiling. "Yeah, it's a little early which means it's a little cold but hey, you're all here now. Today, we're gonna take it easy and get the introductions out of the way but we're gonna play a video game too. For those that don't know, this class is about classic video games. Each class, we'll take a look at video game from the past that you played on a console that is no longer relevant. Now, I know some of you might come from different worlds were tech is a little different and video games might be either more advanced or not even invented at all. For this class, though, we'll be concentrating on this world's video games since that's what I know and I'd love to sound like the smart person in the room."

He knew there was one or two people who might make that hard. Kids were so smart these days.

"So, intros. Easy peasy. Just let me know your name and what type of video game you like. Puzzle, adventure, role playing, simulation, anything. You can give me an example of a video game you really like too, if you want. After that, I've got some Atari consoles hooked up -- "

Yes, Atari.

" -- so we're gonna play some Pitfall. Let's get started!"

Ah, nerdism. Riley was in his element.

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Re: Introductions [CVG 01/06]

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Joker had gotten to class early and picked a seat in the front row, because with the crutches and leg braces that was just easier all the way around. He was also a little tense from waiting to see if the school had a "no hats" policy. Which was neither here nor there, because right now was his time to show off. The best way to keep the spotlight off his legs, after all, was to grab it and take command.

"My name is Jeff Moreau, but you all can call me 'Joker', because that's the name that's going to be on your screens when I'm teabagging your faces. My favorite games are space combat simulations -- the more realistic, the better -- but I'm a big fan of anything multiplayer that'll let me put the smack down on the noobs. And the crutches are because of a genetic bone disease. Do NOT mock them, or I will make you my special target."

Re: Introductions [CVG 01/06]

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"Welcome to the class, Joker," Riley said, raising an eyebrow at both the determination and the smack talking. Hadn't exactly expected that but he couldn't deny that he liked it.

"Combat simulations are definitely big in the gaming industry these days," he said after a pause. "I think we can make a game like that happen one of these weeks, sure. And if anyone does mock, you have permission to make them your special target. Just no blood, please."

Had to kind of be an authority figure. Kind of.

Re: Introductions [CVG 01/06]

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"Space combat," Joker threw in quickly. "Flying, not running around. But any kind of combat is good. And don't you worry, Mr. Poole," Joker reassured him. "I'm pretty fragile IRL. What blood I draw is entirely up to the gore settings of the games."

Re: Introductions [CVG 01/06]

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"Space combat," Riley repeated with a nod. "Got it. And I think you guys are mature enough to deal with gore or violence or whatever. Just don't go telling parents or guardians. I need my job."

Such a good adult, that Riley.