Cabel Sasser of Panic is out to show that gaming on the Mac isn’t all dashboard widgets and terminal-based Easter Eggs. In fact, to him, the Mac is the only place to play the best new multiplayer online game of the year. That game?
Jogging.
Yes, Cabel realizes that exercising is a strict violation of the Programmers’ Code of Ethics, rule 14A, subsection 3.14, but he can’t help it; he’s addicted. And it’s Apple and Nike’s Nike + iPod kit that’s responsible. On his blog, he discusses challenging his friends, his own personal “cheat codes,” and the problems you might encounter should your legs, like Cabel’s, not quite be out of beta.
Here’s the thing about not being a runner: I don’t know crap all about running. To hit the 100 mile mark, I had to run a lot. I mean, a lot — once, 3 times in one day. At distances I had never even thought possible — well, for me — like 10 miles. (Shut up, professionals.) And it all felt great, until one fateful morning when I got out of bed, and my legs kind-of crumpled into themselves.Myself, I’ve had to give up running for much of this year, due to the fun that is bad knees, but the Nike + iPod kit will be tempting if I ever manage to get back in the swing of things.My legs weren’t in pain per se, but it was clear they were unhappy. Like teamsters at the Moscone center, they didn’t really feel like doing their job and weren’t afraid to say so.
[via Daring Fireball]
