GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009

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PostGRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:49 pm

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GRcade Task of the Week

This is a crazy new feature where I will set 1 weekly task for completion. We will try and use these tasks as interesting ways to affect our lifestyles and then reflect back upon them here. Some will be ridiculously easy. Others, more challenging. All will hopefully be interesting. Signing up to this week's task does not oblige you to sign up for next weeks. Do as many or as few as you like.

This week's task:

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Task 1: 'Return to the Dark Ages'

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For one day, and one day only, you will learn to appreciate the finer things in life as you enjoy a 24 hour period where you cannot use any electric or technological devices. No X-Box. No MP3 player. No TV. No microwave. No car, bus, train. You may use your hob and oven for cooking (as you don’t have the equivalent fire-place of the dark ages) but you cannot even use a kettle or toaster. I will reluctantly allow light-switches and the use of sinks, showers, baths and toilets.

What will you do without all these modern things? Read? Walk? Talk to people? Not browse GRcade? Perhaps you will use the opportunity to spend some time in the great outdoors?


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Once you have attempted this task, reply back in this thread and tell us whether you succeeded, relaying your adventures, anecdote style.

How did you spend your day without technology?

Sign up if you want to give it a go. You have 7 days from today within which to complete the task. I will be doing it myself next weekend.




Task of the Week Adventurers:


Mockmaster
Banjo - Thursday
no match for 'operator=' maybe
thousand yard stare
Ogdru Jahad - Thursday
Irene Demova - COMPLETED!
Falsey - Friday
blackoutHero - Thursday
Poncho
Pancake
Jaxley
Ars Moriendi

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Banjo » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:49 pm

Count me in. I think I can take it.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Fatal Exception » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:49 pm

Yey! No Mockmaster for a day.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by SEP » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:50 pm

Could be difficult as I'm back at work tomorrow.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Cropolite » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:51 pm

The more popular this is, the more dead GRcade will be for a day.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Exxy » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:53 pm

Cropolite wrote:The more popular this is, the more dead GRcade will be for a day.


My thoughts exactly.

Can they keep a diary of their day or something? :shifty: All in ye olde speak of course.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by satriales » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:56 pm

I don't like the sound of this task. I get bored whenever there is a 10 minute power cut and it was also torture living without internet for two weeks last month, so I'm out.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:57 pm

Exxy wrote:
Cropolite wrote:The more popular this is, the more dead GRcade will be for a day.


My thoughts exactly.

Can they keep a diary of their day or something? :shifty: All in ye olde speak of course.


I'm sure GRcade will not suffer too unduly from this exercise. I doubt the entire forum will sign up for this anyway.


Yes, a diary may be kept, but of course you'll have to handwrite it and then maybe type it up after the task is complete.

Another point has been raised about cameras. Should they be allowed so people can document their day for the thread's benefit?

A tricky one. I'll leave it up to each individual if they want to do this, but that's the only leeway I will give.

Phones, incidentally, are also out.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:57 pm

satriales wrote:I don't like the sound of this task. I get bored whenever there is a 10 minute power cut and it was also torture living without internet for two weeks last month, so I'm out.


So might it not be interesting to challenge yourself for a 24 hour period? Doesn't it depress you that you are so reliant on technology that it takes a small power cut to destroy you?

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Banjo » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:00 pm

Are we allowed to do this whenever we fancy over the next week? Or will there be an attempt for a synchronised switching off of plugs?

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:01 pm

Banjo wrote:Are we allowed to do this whenever we fancy over the next week? Or will there be an attempt for a synchronised switching off of plugs?


Any time you like within the next week, as and when it is convenient for you.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Banjo » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:02 pm

Well, I've got no plans whatsoever, so I may have a crack at this as soon as tomorrow.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Corazon de Leon » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:02 pm

Mockmaster wrote:
satriales wrote:I don't like the sound of this task. I get bored whenever there is a 10 minute power cut and it was also torture living without internet for two weeks last month, so I'm out.


So might it not be interesting to challenge yourself for a 24 hour period? Doesn't it depress you that you are so reliant on technology that it takes a small power cut to destroy you?


Absolutely not. I like to spend my leisure time doing stuff I enjoy. My broken XBox has made my gaming life hell.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by aayl1 » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:03 pm

What if I walk into a room and the TV is on?

Also, i doubt I'll do this Mocky. Sorry, but call me when there's a "drink 5 pints of chocolate milkshake in an hour" challenge.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:05 pm

Deadpool wrote:
Mockmaster wrote:
satriales wrote:I don't like the sound of this task. I get bored whenever there is a 10 minute power cut and it was also torture living without internet for two weeks last month, so I'm out.


So might it not be interesting to challenge yourself for a 24 hour period? Doesn't it depress you that you are so reliant on technology that it takes a small power cut to destroy you?


Absolutely not. I like to spend my leisure time doing stuff I enjoy. My broken XBox has made my gaming life hell.


But what if doing this exercise/experiment challenges you in such a way that you surprisingly gain enjoyment out of it? If nothing else, it will be a memorable achievement (unlocked) to look back on.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Irene Demova » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:05 pm

I can't I need the internet for work and I'll have to use computers in school, I also couldn't live without music

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:07 pm

aaronayl1 wrote:What if I walk into a room and the TV is on?

Also, i doubt I'll do this Mocky. Sorry, but call me when there's a "drink 5 pints of chocolate milkshake in an hour" challenge.



:( See you in 3 weeks then.

Oh, and if you walk into a room and a TV is on.... walk out. Or don't look at the TV. Or turn it off.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by SEP » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:08 pm

Yeah, I kind of need technology for work. Especially computers, phones and photocopiers.

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by Mockmaster » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:09 pm

MCN wrote:Yeah, I kind of need technology for work. Especially computers, phones and photocopiers.


Do it on your day off?

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PostRe: GRcade Task of the Week 31/08/2009
by SEP » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:09 pm

Mockmaster wrote:
MCN wrote:Yeah, I kind of need technology for work. Especially computers, phones and photocopiers.


Do it on your day off?


Today IS my day off.

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