Al - Who?

My intention, of course, was to fill this page with exciting points and witty anecdotes about my life. But, inevitably, it has just turned into a rather boring Q&A-style bio of my uninspiring life. Perhaps it will grow into something more exciting.

But I doubt it.

A Q&A style bio? That's hardly original.

Give me a break. I've made my excuses.

So go on then. Start with the basics. Who are you?

I'm Al MacLeod (or Alasdair MacLeod.) I was born in Dumfries, in South West Scotland. Since then I've lived in Reading, Ipswich, the Lake District, Durham and now Warwick.

I thought you were in Durham?

Not any more. After (supposedly) studying for three years for a degree in computer science at Durham University, I worked at a software company there for two years.

And now?

I'm working at a place near Warwick University, doing more software engineering.

So what else do you do?

Ah, the obligitary hobbies question. I occasionally do - sailing, canoeing, hill-walking, bus-spotting and live-action role-playing.

What, really?

OK, I lied about the bus-spotting.

So what's live-action role-playing then?

It's sort of a cross between re-enactment, and free-form drama, usually set in a fantasy medeival world. There's more information on my larp page.