Reality Syndicate - Guest Columns - Black & White Update Report

Hello everyone, I'd like to welcome you to my first official article for this wonderful establishment known as the Reality Syndicate. As an integral part of the "game" that is Black & White, I am as eager as anyone to know exactly when, and how, the "game" will be updated. I recently got wind of some talk about an expansion update involving many new options in the game - eager to try them out, I volunteered to test a new series of Leashes. As you know, Leashes are used to lead Creatures around and force them to do things against their bidding. I normally am not too fond of leashes, but for this opportunity, it was worth it.

I tried out a whole new set of Leashes, each of which is very different from anything seen in the world of Black & White before. I have provided screen shots of my use of the new Leashes, along with explanations of each one and what it does. Enjoy, readers!


		LEASH OF DISORIENTATION This leash is, in my opinion, a little frustrating. With it, your Creature will lose all track of his position, heading, and things he is looking at. He will be confused by anything shiny or moving.

LEASH OF GRAFFITI This leash was a bit more fun - basically, when attached to it, your creature will run around defacing the walls of any structure he sees with a can of ethereal spraypaint. Villagers beware!

		LEASH OF IMBALANCE Another slightly unpleasant sensation - this leash causes your Creature to lose his sense of balance and coordination, causing him to stagger around like a drunken penguin.

LEASH OF INDIFFERENCE I liked this leash, although it seemed to have almost no effect on me. Basically, it causes your Creature to stop caring about anything altogether.

		LEASH OF INTENSE ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT I think this was my least-favorite leash. It causes your Creature to double over in severe pain, induced by a violent churning of stomach acids. Yecch.

LEASH OF INTOXICATION I don't remember using this leash. At all. I do remember waking up in a pile of tree branches and nervous sheep... I suppose it's useful.

		LEASH OF IRRATIONAL AMAZEMENT This leash causes your Creature to waddle around in a state of euphoria, absolutely amazed and impressed beyond all reason by things like rocks or wood.

LEASH OF MYOPIA This leash causes your Creature's vision to become absolutely horrible, forcing him to wear thick-lensed glasses just to find his way around the world.

		LEASH OF NARCOLEPSY This leash will make your Creature fall asleep at random times, even when he's not tired. This was a frustrating leash, especially when I fell asleep while trying to walk down a mountain.

LEASH OF OPERA Your Creature will be inspired to sing loudly when attached to this leash. Villagers must be careful that their houses do not collapse from the intense vibrations.

		LEASH OF PARANOIA When attached to this leash, your Creature will be terrified of everything, worried that there is a huge conspiracy against him. He will babble endlessly about how various objects are "after him".

LEASH OF SHAME With this Leash attached, your Creature will feel absolutely horrible, full of shame and rejection. He will stare at the ground and whine about how bad he feels.

		LEASH OF SHOT PUT Your Creature will be convinced he is in the Olympics with this leash attached, competing for distance in the Shot Put event. Try not to let him near any villagers.

LEASH OF SNEEZING Your Creature's nose will become irritated while attached to this leash, and he will be overwhelmed with an intense, uncontrollable fit of violent sneezing.

		LEASH OF SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION This leash causes your Creature to burst into flames at random intervals of time, also igniting any nearby objects, animals, or villagers.

LEASH OF TREE VENDETTA When attached to this leash, your Creature will develop an intense loathing for all trees, and will kick, uproot, burn, or otherwise attempt to destroy or harm them.