Re: game

[Randy Rodriguez <randy@mercurytech.com>]

Dr Gavin Seddon wrote:
> Hi,
>
> This may seem like a lame question, but, here I spend most time
> conducting computational biophysics for drug design and I could do with
> some kind of distraction so I don't keep on working during breaks.  I
> have ALWAYS avoided games on my workstation but it was suggested they
> may provide a necessary distraction.  
>
> Can anyone suggest a good game that isn't just mindlessly shooting
> stuff.  Say a good adventure with nice graphics that requires some
> thought?
>
> Gavin.

My vote is for Gnocatan.  It's an adaptation of a board game called 
Settlers of Catan, very addictive and great fun.  Is multiplayer, but 
comes with AI opponents that are pretty good.