Rollercoaster day -- up, down, left, right -- so I won't write much.

Just saw episode 2.01 of Smallville; a great and energetic start to season two, although I'm slightly concerned that the show will stagnate soon if it doesn't alter the format a bit, bring in some new characters, take a few creative chances. There's only so much you can do with such a rigid setup -- we all know where it's heading -- unless you're willing to stir things up a bit. I'm not talking about altering the mythology (the "reimagining" that J. J. Abrams and Warner Bros. are responsible for is a great example of how not to manage a property), but there are ways to be inventive, creative, and original without breaking the format or screwing around with established origins. The show's supporting characters, for example, are brutally underused. Look to The West Wing, Buffy, and Angel for how to properly handle a talented ensemble cast. Those are shows that survive the absence of their leads (maybe even thrive on it). Smallville could never survive without Clark and Lex. Lex, by the way, is increasingly becoming the heart, soul, and body of the show. When the show's had its seven seasons (unless WB kills it off to help sell the movie...freakin' idiots), and Clark Kent dons the blue suit, they should consider a spin-off: "Luthor". Now that show I'd watch.

Had a brief discussion about The Longest Journey today. Everyone agrees that a sequel is a no-brainer, and we need to do one. Only problem is how, when, and by whom. Time's running out. If we started development right now -- and that's not gonna happen -- it'd be two, two-and-a-half years before it hit the street. And the world might forget. I'd love to actually see that game on both the PC and the Xbox; the story and gameplay I have in mind would work really well on a console. Problem is, I'm busy, and will be for a good while. So's everyone else at Funcom. We're all busy bees. So we don't have an answer. Yet. But hopefully...

Damn. Couldn't keep it brief, could I. Bed now. Sleep.  ¶ 23:35