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The Ultimate Geeky Card Game: Dvorak

17 July 2010 by 4 Comments
dvorak

If you like trading card games or even regular card games and you have a creative flair or a lot of weird ideas, you'll love this card game. In fact, I'm going as far as to say it's the “ultimate” geeky card game! Dvorak is a “blank card game” that you create yourself. Sure, Magic: the Gathering has plenty of built-in rules and tournaments, it's undeniably fun, and you can spend thousands of dollars on booster packs... but these TCGs aren't the only option for card gamers. (There are … [Read more...]

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The Impact of Geeky Gadget Mania

10 July 2010 by 7 Comments
applelove

“Nerds!” people shout from the passing cars, but you just grin and bear it. After all, you're in line for the newest [iPad/iPhone/iMac/pick a shiny gadget], and you get to test it out before anyone else. For many geeks, this is our idea of a fabulous time. We bring along dice games, card games, board games, and friends, or else a portable gaming device to keep us entertained. We camp out in front of the store the night before, and drink enough caffeinated beverages for a small army. When … [Read more...]

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Minimalism for the Pack Rat Geek

3 July 2010 by 3 Comments
packrat

There's a new buzzword in the self-improvement niche, and geeks everywhere are cringing. The concept of “minimalism” sounds like either a description of a nude beach or something that involves starvation, meditation and cold-water baths. (That's assuming you aren't an art history nerd with a pretty clear idea of the history of the artistic movement by the same name.) What is Minimalism? Minimalism as a buzzword right now is none of the above, however.  It's a way of life that I think is … [Read more...]

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Dreamgirl Introductions: Meet Z

2 July 2010 by 4 Comments
z

Okay, I'll admit it. The reason I didn't write this bio a few days ago like I'd planned was because I was procrastinating by playing Runescape. (Don't hate me. I know, I know, WoW graphics and gameplay are better. But I'm almost at one million gold for the first time and I don't want to abandon my character after so long!) ...so, this is pretty typical moment for me, actually. Hi! I'm z, the last letter of the dreamgirl alphabet. Because I'm terrible at rambling about myself (it always … [Read more...]

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What to Do On Your Dream Trip to Tokyo

27 June 2010 by 3 Comments
japanlove

You've rustled up a couple thousand dollars. You've told your mother and endured her lecture about safety while traveling abroad. You're about to depart for Tokyo, the land of incredible robots, super-smart scientists, and... let's face it, hot girls and guys. (And really weird fetishes, but I don't judge.) It's the Mecca of geeks everywhere. Of course you're excited. So what are you going to do there besides glee yourself silly and look for geisha? This mini-guide is the jumping-off … [Read more...]

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When Roleplay Love Becomes Real Love

19 June 2010 by 6 Comments
WoWlove

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first post by new writer, Z! She's the youngest of the dreamgirls (but still legal!) and will be writing about all sorts of geeky topics every Saturday.  Welcome, Z! The line between fiction and reality is thinnest when love gets thrown into the mix. Some newbies to RP have trouble distinguishing between their characters and themselves, but even veterans can fall prey to their feelings. That flirty comment you just typed... who is on the other end reading it? The … [Read more...]

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