by Andrew McArthur
If you're one of those that hasn't noticed, there is this little thing called the Internet. It lets us communicate with the world around us, but more importantly for us, it allows anyone and everyone to get their shows in front of our faces.
There is such a wide range for us to choose from that its pretty hard to know where to start. So lets have a laugh.
The Guild is a comedy show written by and starring Felicia Day. If that name means nothing to you then hang your head in shame. She has previously appeared in two of the greatest shows ever conceived, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more importantly the most phenomenal detective show ever, Monk.
Following the lives and interactions of a group of Internet gamers, the Guild at first glance is only of interest to those of us who have lost a weekend, or fifty, smashing keyboards in often futile attempts to make our pixels kill the bigger pixel. Do not be deceived.
The characters in this show are fantastic. You can keep your Barney Stinson, all I need is Zaboo. What's that? David Brent is the greatest dysfunctional authority figure ever? Vork sees your wacky dances, and raises you squab drumsticks.
I will admit that for you none gamers some of the jokes are going to sail right over head and in to oncoming traffic (go boatcar,) but persevere. Pick up a bit of the lingo, or give it a try. There are reasons why this hobby has become a major player in the media industry, it's fun.
Back to the show. Cyd Sherman, better known as her online moniker Codex, is just your usual socially maladjusted violinist. Rather than face the real world in all it's horrible bland reality, she spends most of her time online playing 'The Game' with her guild. One errant ;) (winkie smile) later, and Zaboo, resident warlock of the guild, is at her doorstep professing his love for her.
Cue a journey of self discovery with everything in it you could ever want. Blackmail, betrayal and a middle aged bald man driving round in a dirty old RV questioning children and cross dressers about whether he is a bad person.
This show is a gem. Of course it involves a geeky subject and is on the Internet so for those who had not guessed the obvious, yes Wil Wheaton does make an appearance.
Internet TV is the future. Luckily for us that future is starting now, so go dive in. Love it or hate it there's no reason not to try it, and if in the process you help a group of folks making content despite the big networks then all to the good.
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