Tag Archives: geek

Further Evidence

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

I wish I had this picture for yesterday’s blog, but here is direct evidence of the established connection between punk rock and geekdom: Yes, it’s Iggy Pop as an alien on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I’m so good at … Continue reading →

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Tattooing in the Name of Geekdom

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Once again I take a stab at talking tattoos.  I know this post won’t be the same as the original post I wrote that got deleted, but I never plan any of my writing, as I need to make sure that I surprise … Continue reading →

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Roller Derby Names for Roleplayers

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Even though I’m on vacation I thought I would post a blog this week, as the question is a fun one that won’t take up a whole lot of time: Dear Dungeon Master, What are some great Roller Derby names having … Continue reading →

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Roleplaying? Isn’t that for Nerds??

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

This week we have another question from everyone’s favorite librarian in training.  The question is about tabletop gaming in general, and while I have answered it in regard to roleplaying specifically, everything applies to all Geek games for the most … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Vs. Lewis: The Fight for Middle-Narnia

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

In this week’s bonus blog we take another look at Tolkien in a much more serious way.  I probably shouldn’t be doing a bonus blog seeing as I keep whining about not having enough questions, but I just can’t help … Continue reading →

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Geek Life: Time to Pretend

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

For today’s Ask the Dungeon Master we discuss the psychological peculiarities of geeks: Dungeon Master, Is hoarding a secret problem amongst role playing folk? Also, when do you have enough dice, figurines, books, cards, etc? Zachary P When I first … Continue reading →

Posted in Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Geek Culture, General Roleplaying, Star Wars | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Tools (the useful kind) and Tools (the stupid kind)

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Today’s blog will be a two-parter.  The first part is quite short, because for once in my life, I don’t have much to say.  Both questions come to us from a couple of our biggest supporters.  And also, please submit … Continue reading →

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Girls in Geekdom: Dispelling the Myth

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

This week on Ask the Dungeon Master I’m tackling a more serious topic, and something that I think is very important:Dear DM,  I was recently reading a review about the Game of Throne’s series on HBO (adaptation of the book … Continue reading →

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