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Geek Timeline initiative

As a result of several bouts of nostalgia, I began compilation of historical events to compare them with the state of my live at those times.  Unwittingly, this evolved into a compilation of largely geek related events.

In case someone else out there would find it interesting, amusing, or informative, I decided to share the list.

This [...]

[WIP] Metro Manila Geek Map

Past two days of cleaning-up was tough. The dust was expected, but the heat made things worse.  Head hurts like hell.  Good amount of progress, though.  It’ll probably take a while longer to actually complete the cleanup, but now I have space.  When I start re-sorting the stuff I took out, that’s when the real [...]

For your favorite SysAd

Now THIS is “devotion to duty”:

Devotion to Duty by Randall Munroe (xckd)

To all the SysAds I’ve had the pleasure of working with… thanks for the uptime!  (^_^)–b

From xckd.

Wanna try getting into the LEGO Universe Beta?

Why are you still here? Sign-up now!

(If you get in before I do, I might freak! >< )

Source:

ShackNews

difference between nerds, geeks, dorks, and dweebs... in a handy diagram

Picture worth a thousand words.

This has been around for quite a while now, and it’s been shared so much that I can’t cite the original source anymore. Anybody know who made this?

SFIV Tourney on May 2, 2009 at the UM [updated]

[UPDATE]

The 1st Revolution 09 is over!  35 people participated with Raymond Enriquez coming out on top and nabbing the PhP 7,000.00 prize, followed by Jeff Yn Ln and Nielzen Noel S. Muyco.  Congratulations!

I hope there’ll be a next one, looking forward to having more of the country’s players come together to meet, chat, and more [...]

Dave Arneson: Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons (1947 – 2009)

David Lance Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), passed away last April 7, 2009.

Dave’s family sent an email to Grognardia (excerpt below, click the link for the complete email) :

Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, April 7th, Dave Arneson passed away. He was comfortable and with family at the time and his passing was peaceful.
The [...]

Playing Street Fighter’s Ken: The Flowchart

Want to learn how to play Ken?  Just click the pic for a flowcharted tutorial!

Hilarious!  (^0^)

SOURCE:  Gossip Gamers

Nomad Gaming Log, 2008.07/07

BTW, in case the cave you’ve been living in doesn’t have TV/internet/print news access, Blizzard has officially announced Diablo III.  I’ve never been a Diablo fan (I respect the game, but I guess it just wasn’t my thing at the time), but this one might pique my interest.

Video Game News

Blizzard Authenticator for WoW accounts
Warcraft Operator [...]

Nomad Gaming Log 2008.06/12

Happy Independence Day, Philippines!

To slowly ease out on the D&D wagon, today’s collection are geek and gaming related.

Somewhat Recent Gaming News

Magic: The Gathering Duel Decks for November – Unlike the new MtG Theme Decks, this one will be complete 60 card decks.  Probably like the Elves vs Goblins thing they released a while back.
Alpha Point: [...]