tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post4620621661134102794..comments2023-04-06T05:51:09.863-04:00Comments on MAD @ GOD: My Inner GeekMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02926157658538605081noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-10338581756461875692008-03-10T10:46:00.000-04:002008-03-10T10:46:00.000-04:00Sol, I caught on that you're vid game girl, either...Sol, I caught on that you're vid game girl, either from your blog or comments at other blogs! And I remembered that about you. You'd really like <A HREF="http://www.forcefeedback.tv/SecretIdentity.aspx" REL="nofollow">My Hero</A> and maybe the <A HREF="http://www.brokensea.com/feedback" REL="nofollow">audio dramas</A> we do. Geek that I am, I've never gotten much into vid games. I've played Neverwinter Nights and City of Heroes, but that's about it...Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926157658538605081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-51458244612595321162008-03-07T23:20:00.000-05:002008-03-07T23:20:00.000-05:00Alan that's nice! But if I were there, I'd take t...Alan that's nice! But if I were there, I'd take the dice and keep rolling them, and probably get on your nerves! Okay, now I'll confess that I have an inner geek too: Video games! LOLDeterminedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09585105169386652671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-71435484269634324432008-03-07T17:48:00.000-05:002008-03-07T17:48:00.000-05:00Susan and Grizz, my inner geek is one part about m...Susan and Grizz, my inner geek is one part about me of which I shall never be ashamed. I relish the opportunities to dream and to enjoy other dreams. I count myself very blessed that I have the kind of mind that can open to fantastic possibilities.<BR/><BR/>CyberD, it's actually ironic. Clearly, I have social phobias that limit me on a personal level. But when it came to searching out players for D&D, I was confident enough in the type of people that would show up--I had faith in my fellow geek. We did get one extremely odd fellow, but the others took a nurturing attitude to him and kind of protected him when the rules got too complex for him, or his roleplaying choice were a bit too odd. It could've been so much worse.<BR/><BR/>I think the atmosphere is right in things like roleplaying games for meeting strangers. Because you really don't have to be yourself at first exposure, other than a geek who loves to game. That's all you have to present to them, and you can be confident that they have on the same hat. Then when you're playing, you can take the role of the character you portray. You still don't have to be yourself. You can be haughty like your wizard, brave like your fighter, sly like your rogue, or braggadocious like your bard. Eventually, the longer you game with these people, the more you see the player behind the character sheet, and the more they see you. You can choose over time whether to let your guard down or not.<BR/><BR/>For me, dating is the polar opposite. You come to the dinner table with only one side of yourself to show--the vulnerable side that wants to be loved. The side of you that has failed up to then to be successful in relationships. <BR/><BR/>I have written earlier on that I am the master of escapism, and now you see why. Given the choice between A) finding socially acceptable clothes, having properly cut hair, and having the right income to attract a woman or B) Hiding behind the facade of an adventurer living out virtual victories in a mythical land of legend -- I have chosen the land of legend every time. It's much less exhausting.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926157658538605081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-59462290636254589282008-03-07T17:34:00.000-05:002008-03-07T17:34:00.000-05:00Embrace you inner geek! You just might find someon...Embrace you inner geek! You just might find someone who is willing to embrace it too.GrizzBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229663134377237230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-11820243821375268542008-03-07T14:38:00.000-05:002008-03-07T14:38:00.000-05:00I'm pretty impressed you've managed to move around...I'm pretty impressed you've managed to move around as much as you have and yet uncovered fellow gamers you were comfortable enough with to play D&D. RPG's are an extreamly personal experiance for me and I find it difficult playing with anyone but the closest of friends. Of course which comes first the chicken or the egg? Reading your post makes me wonder if I've missed out on making some great friends second after RPGing with them first.Cyber Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947489181849127399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364249691989051292.post-79714737765212233692008-03-07T14:22:00.000-05:002008-03-07T14:22:00.000-05:00That is one of the nicest psuedodragons ever. Be p...That is one of the nicest psuedodragons ever. Be proud of your inner geek!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421276422785703472noreply@blogger.com