Young Thomas was now enrolled in his first Computer Basics class, in the 6th grade. He was first introduced to this piece of modern scientific wizardry with the TRS-80 computer system. He became addicted and thought of all different kinds of applications he could build, including role playing games on the computer trying to digitize Tunnels and Trolls solitary games. He also decided to make his first spellbook using the computer as well as doing much research on ancient civilizations. He was in his glory that such a thing as a computer existed. He was inspired and lured into a field that would once become his deadly addiction and passion throughout his life.