Wii tennis is brutal.
I got an early birthday present this year. GTG hunted down a Wii out in Decatur. And because she has a problem with keeping presents to herself (usually all my presents have been given to me right out of the bag – listen – I have no problem with this. Save the paper, save a tree) I got this one early. I think she also has been aching to play since we visited Ed and Amanda in Chicago and played with their Wii.
I’ve been toning up on tennis and boxing. GTG has been honing in her skills on Paper Mario and Mario Party. She was out of commission the first week because she had “Wii shoulder,” so I’ve been practicing playing the computer.
Today at lunch we had a “quickie” tennis match and she kicked my butt. I blamed it on my need to get back to the office and crank out more SQL. Tonight we started with a rematch as I just mastered the power serve. That game ended on a quick 40-0 as the Wii was turned off and I was hit with a controller being accused of cheating. Note: In wedding vows – “It’s just a game.”
I am edging out to reaching pro status. The game is getting harder and at this point it is not uncommon to have 2-3 minute long bouts for points.
The only problem with Tennis is when you hit the 2000 level: you’re stuck with a female duo rated 1900/2000 and you have to play them for the rest of your life. It’s still fun (duh; it’s Wii) but not as entertaining as the path there. I don’t know why the AI couldn’t be made to get progressively tougher from that point on.
Thanks for the heads up Peter. When (if) I reach that level, I’ll just move on to bowling.
I can’t believe you blogged about how I hit you with the controller.
It wasn’t a fair match though because you’ve been playing so much.
What? Next, you want me to lie about the gambling and smoking addiction? I am striving for honestly in our relationship.
Yes, tell the world about your gambling and smoking addiction. Pretty soon it will be meth, but I suppose I am promising for better or worse….
I just felt like I was caught in the crossfire of one of those relationship conversations friends always hate to witness. I am gonna go feel awkward in the other room now…
I am glad to hear about the “Wii Shoulder” injury; we got a Wii a few weeks ago, and I suffered a Wii injury — a strained muscle in my calf (don’t ask how; I can’t figure it out) from bowling!