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Just Like Starting Over – GGG Pondering on the Retelling of Superhero Origins

I saw the new movie Chronicle this weekend with my husband and a couple of friends. I liked it quite a bit. On the way home, we discussed what we liked and disliked about it. All of us agreed that it was, essentially the origin story for a Superhero/Supervillain pairing. That got me thinking about [...]

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Origins 2011: The Bad Side of the Con #origins2011

1 Jul By e 6 Comments

Why the Origins Game Fair experience was soured for me. Broken promises, borked events, and inept staffers abound.

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Origins 2011: The Good Side of the Con #origins2011

30 Jun By e 1 Comment

Here are all the great things that happened at Origins Game Fair 2011!

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Meet E at Origins 2011: Speed Dating, +5CHA, ThinkGeek Freebies, and More!

22 Jun By e Leave a Comment

Today is E’s birthday and she’s GIVING AWAY presents at Origins Game Fair. (Something is backwards here…)

Filed Under: Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs, Geek Life Tagged With: conventions, e's con travels, geek dating, origins, plus5CHA, speed dating

Dice & Deadlines: Public Relations

8 Feb By JLB 1 Comment

JLB’s latest article about writing in the RPG industry. Today’s lesson: keep your suit on.

Filed Under: Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs Tagged With: cons, conventions, dice & deadlines, freelance writing, gencon, origins, role-playing, rpg, rpg industry, writing

Great Dates in 50 States: Columbus, Ohio

14 Jan By Guest Writer 4 Comments

Matt Wagner (aka @BZArcher) shares great date ideas in Columbus, Ohio.

Filed Under: Geek Dating Advice, Great Dates in 50 States Tagged With: great date, great dates, great dates in 50 states, marcon, mid-ohio comic con, OH, Ohio, origins

Dice & Deadlines: Convention Networking

11 Jan By JLB 2 Comments

JLB gives you the scoop on how to network at conventions and get the jobs you want in the RPG industry.

Filed Under: Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs Tagged With: cons, conventions, dice & deadlines, freelance writing, gencon, origins, role-playing, rpg, rpg industry, writing

E’s Origins Game Fair 2010 Wrap-Up

18 Jul By e Leave a Comment

Better late than never, right?

Filed Under: Geek Life Tagged With: board games, cons, conventions, d20 girls, Dungeons & Dragons, e's con travels, gaming, geek flavors, looney labs, origins, rpg, WotC

Guide to Stalking E at Origins Game Fair 2010

24 Jun By e Leave a Comment

How to track down E at Origins and maybe get freebies & coupon codes.

Filed Under: Geek Life, Our Lives Tagged With: board games, cons, conventions, e's con travels, origins, rpg

Follow This Link Friday: E’s Interview on All Games Considered

14 May By e Leave a Comment

Listen to E’s interview on All Games Considered.

Filed Under: Geek Dating Advice, Our Lives Tagged With: allgamesconsidered, Dungeons & Dragons, e's con travels, gaming, gencon, interviews, origins, podcast, rpg

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