"Go on, what's the worse that can happen?"

Two key problems that I’m experiencing in playing Bob of Arabia seem to be that a ‘quick’ go easily turns into a few hours and that the combat sections tend to mean that afterwards my left hand ceases up. The latter is due to the keyboard configuration I’ve chosen which works better for me than the default keyboard and mouse setup. Unfortunately, I went to bed last night with three fingers feeling numb and with my hand somewhat cramped and immobile while wondering if I’d ever be able to play the flute again. Though the latter was an exaggeration at least since C64 and MegaDrive injuries in the past have never stopped me before, even if it has been quite some time since I’ve had to stand with my hand against a radiator while mentally admitting that yes, I am actually in a little bit of pain. I did manage to escape what might have been some form of RSI earlier on in the game by playing certain combat sections cross-hands at least. And seeing as I’ve set the start of Saturnalia (Monday 17th) as a sort of deadline for completing the game I’m actually likely to be done with it by then and though I may be partially crippled for a day or two afterwards as a result; that’ll qualify as an honourable battle injury at least.

Also, Feburary 2005 Edge review of Bob of Arabia and for nostalgia value: Doriath.