A Game of Risk with a 4-Star General

[TheCommandTent]

Apparently there is this site, kind of like Kickstarter, called Omaze where you can donate to 'causes' and have a chance to win once in a lifetime/dream prizes or experiences.

What you'll do: sit down with the man who used to run the US Central Command, have a couple beers, play some Risk, lose in about 3 moves (or whatever you do in Risk, we've never played), and listen to the most incredible stories you'll ever hear.
What You'll Learn: the art of strategy, what it takes to be a leader in the 21st Century, and why General Zinni is the coolest guy you'll ever meet.
What else: Life-changing lessons will take place on August 26 in Washington, DC. Airfare and hotel are included. See details for more info.

http://www.omaze.com/experiences/talk-geo-politics-over-a-game-of-risk-with-a-4-star-general

I haven't really dug around on the website too much but it seems legit.  Not sure how much of the money 'donated' for a prize drawing gets to the causes though.

[Gusington]

That would result in some pretty awesome bragging rights if you beat the General.

[Martok]

If this is for real, it's pretty frickin' sweet! 

[Jarhead0331]

No disrespect to the General, but I'd prefer to hear some stories and take some lessons from a Sergeant Major.

[LongBlade]

No disrespect to the General, but I'd prefer to hear some stories and take some lessons from a Sergeant Major.

I'd also toss in that playing games is not exactly like moving armies around a map. There are certainly some crossover skills, but beating him at Risk, unless he's a lifelong player, is maybe not going to be the big accomplishment some might expect.

I'd love to chat with him, but I enjoy chatting with combat vets of all ranks, and I think JH might have a good point - the guys on the ground probably have a very clear picture of what works and what doesn't. What would be more interesting is to get the sergeant and the general in a room together for a discussion. *That* would probably produce some insight.

[Gusington]

^

[LongBlade]

^

Sorry. I guess I'm just jealous no one wants to get beaten my me in a game or Risk.

[mirth]

A chance to drink beer and play Risk is good with almost anyone across the table.

Personally though, I'd do the Scotch tasting with Timothy Olyphant from Justified.

http://www.omaze.com/experiences/scotch-tasting-with-the-star-of-justified

[Gusington]

Risk is always fun and it's awesome to mock whoever possesses a weak Ukraine.

[Windigo]

Risk is always fun and it's awesome to mock whoever possesses a weak Ukraine.

but there are meds for that....

[mirth]

Risk is always fun and it's awesome to mock whoever possesses a weak Ukraine.

but there are meds for that....

Ok. That was funny, Windi.

[Windigo]

Risk is always fun and it's awesome to mock whoever possesses a weak Ukraine.

but there are meds for that....

Ok. That was funny, Windi.

Damn Mirth, I am always 'trying' to be funny... except when I talk AGW - nothing funny about that .... except the stupid deniers - can mock them

[LongBlade]

Damn Mirth, I am always 'trying' to be funny... except when I talk AGW - nothing funny about that .... except the stupid deniers - can mock them

Well, you motivated me to look for sad panda smilies. Unfortunately they're so sad that they really don't do a good job of revealing the underlying apathy I would be harboring. So I guess you just get this instead:

[Martok]

LongBlade, you are my hero. 

[TheCommandTent]

LongBlade, you are my hero.

+1   That is just plain hilarious LB