-Caveat Lector- I am a little long in the tooth for it, but I am a great lover of computer games--adventure games, not shoot-em-ups. And one of my favorites has been the Gabriel Knight series from Sierra. One of the most wonderful things about the Gabriel Knight mysteries is that a.) they always have a metaphysical/occult element and b) they are set in a specific place. When you finish the game, you feel as though you have been in that place. The first game "Sins of the Fathers" was set in New Orleans with a voodoo theme. I absolutely fell in love with Gabriel and his assistant, Grace Nakamora. What wonderful characters! The second game, "The Beast Within" was set in Germany and one section of the game explored the castle of Neufshwanstein (sp?) complete with Wagnerian music and murals, a missing Wagnerian manuscript, as well as the Wagner museum, among other national monuments. And werewolves, too. Fabulous. The newest game is set in Rennes-Le-Chateau and concerns the Knights Templar and the Grail legends and the Grail treasure supposedly hidden there. The visuals are not as impressive (to me) as the earlier games but the sense of being in a place is compelling. (Since I haven't been there, I can't really compare, but I think if I went there tomorrow, I could find my way around <BG>) I've just started playing this game, so I can't comment on the whole of it--but the beginning is verry interesting. I've explored the church rebuilt by Abbe Saunier, had a brief history,which included some elements I hadn't heard elsewhere, and have "driven" around the surrounding country with Gabriel on his Harley. Great fun. I just thought I'd mention this, because I know there are those on the list interested in the subject and that this might be of interest to them. Not a scholar's game, but surely educational....and fun. sno0wl DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
