Poll: Tell me if this is a bad idea.

[WhamBamSam]

Bad idea. You could get hurt and give people more reasons to say "video games are corrupting our youth."
So to sums things up: Dangerous and would give video games a rather bad rep.

I've got a solution. Here's a letter. Give your friend a printed copy sealed in an envelope prior to attempting the feat, so that it may be presented to anyone trying to blame video games for the event.

To whom it may concern,

I'm going to assume that someone has pointed out certain similarities between my recent escapade and a popular video game. This may lead you to believe that the game bears some direct responsibility for my actions, but I'd like to assure you that is not the case. Blame must ultimately go to my own awesomeness, stupidity, and the fact that the bearer of this letter offered me $200 to do it.

It is true that inspiration did come from the game. This is something I will not attempt to deny. However, video games are always prone to receive far more scorn than is warranted in situations such as this, and it is for that reason that this letter is necessary. I very much doubt that books or plays would suffer such indignity were some unbalanced individual to murder their stepfather after reading Hamlet.

Mull that over for a while before turning to the sensationalist media.

Best Regards,

YOUR NAME HERE

Really, every gamer ought to prepare a statement like this prior to doing anything stupid or dangerous. At least until the older generations die and we can forget this ridiculous pseudo-controversy.

 

[blank0000]

are you athletic enough? Do you know the basics of parkour? if not you might wanna re evaluate how easy that money really is.

Also, if you get caught by security, might be bad news

 

[Marik2]

Today, I made a bet with a friend of mine. Sort of. If I come into school on Halloween (provided we have school that day) dressed up as Altair and free run on the school's roofs, he will pay me $200.

I will re-type that. $200 to masquerade as Altair on the roof of a high school.

Is this a good or bad idea?

Why would you dress up as Altair? Ezio's costume looks way cooler. It's only a good idea if you have good health insurance and your sure you won't get expelled for that.

 

[RAWKSTAR]

Do it, not like you could DIE...
Seriously. Do it, record it, put it on net.

 

[Axeli]

I think the real, important question here is: Will he really pay you?

 

[thiosk]

stupid idea. Halloween is like 10.5 months away.

First, everyone will forget, and I'd be willing to bet 10,000 internet dollars that he backs out on the payment.

Do it during the school Christmas pageant instead. Without pants.

 

[koeniginator]

You're probably both going to forget about the bet by next Halloween.

If you don't, do it.
Just don't drink anything with alcohol before you perform it.

EDIT: TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

 

[Xeros]

Depends... How high up if the roof? Are you just running around, or are you attempting to jump to adjacent buildings? Do you plan to jump off the roof into something? To many variables in your question.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

this is a great idea

 

[Trivun]

Dude, are you an idiot with a death wish? If so then go for it. If you aren't Charles Bronson, then don't do it. It's a really stupid idea.

 

[Caligulove]

Maybe for more money since a good costume wouldnt be cheap and you could really hurt yourself. Try getting more in on the bet if you still want to do it, because $200 is a low amount for that

 

[sagonas123]

Do you have life insurance?

 

[CompanionCube]

If you don't care about getting suspended.

DO IT AND VIDEO IT

 

[irishstormtrooper]

Well, is possibly being tackled by your school's security guards worth $200? I'd be careful about answering, because if the security guards at your school are anything like the ones at mine, they weigh about 350 pounds.

 

[Yawwy]

Also dressing in cosplay is not the best way to get girls but whatever.

If they're isn't a single girl at his school that would be at least a little interested in the crazy guy jumping around on the roofs, maybe he should just save himself up until college.

Really though, it's a bad idea. You should be dressing up as Etzio instead. Christ, think next time will you?

I have an even better idea.

OP should get another friend to dress-up as Ezio and they should have an assassin battle on the roof.

I demand that this happen!Oh,and a decent Altair cosplay could set you back about $200 anyway,so you might want to think about that side of it too

 

[lacktheknack]

Just running on the roof? DO IT.

Jumping between two buildings? STILL DO IT.

 

[Rusty Bucket]

You're asking the internet whether you should dress up as an assassin and run around on your school's roof? The fuck were you expecting?

 

[Mikri Shogun]

Bad idea. You could get hurt and give people more reasons to say "video games are corrupting our youth."
So to sums things up: Dangerous and would give video games a rather bad rep.

Ignore the people saying yes, they just want to see someone do something cool without a thought about the person's safety.

AGREE!!! It's dangerous and I don't think that your parents,after this,will ever let u play any vgame again!!!

 

[Supreme Unleaded]

Well the first question is, are you good at free running. If you are then take the bet.

Don't be suprised when your suspended/arrested. However you may be able to use some of the $200 as bribe money.

 

[Florion]

Things to consider:

1. Worst-case-scenario: You fall off the roof. How bad is the damage?
2. Are you prone to any physical accidents at all? Even reasonable ones.
3. How safe is your school roof?
4. How fast do you have to run?
5. Are you ever going to live down that you cosplayed at school. I mean, gamer pride, wh00t, but sometimes you gotta face reality. (If you're already a social outcast outside of gamer circles, disregard this number, you've got nothing to lose.) Alternate consideration: What will your crush think?
6. If any authority figure finds out, your parents are going to get a call from the principal. What will their reaction be?
7.

I have an even better idea.

OP should get another friend to dress-up as Ezio and they should have an assassin battle on the roof.

I demand that this happen!Oh,and a decent Altair cosplay could set you back about $200 anyway,so you might want to think about that side of it too

Consider net gain?

In short, I think it's a bad idea. Unless you have a really short school with a big roof and not too many vents and tennis balls and things, and your school is very receptive to silly, lovely gestures, and your parents are gamers and you find a really cheap costume. Then, WHOOT! \o/