tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post95036117834009525..comments2023-09-16T15:03:34.579+07:00Comments on Adam Heine: So You Want to be a GeekAdam Heinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-29092756269777169252011-10-19T23:04:33.893+07:002011-10-19T23:04:33.893+07:00How in the H do I know only one of the Miyazaki fi...How in the H do I know only one of the Miyazaki films you mention? I could have sworn I'd seem them all. Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, Howl's, Kiki's, Ponyo ...<br /><br />... apparently not.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-31965140927536333632011-06-01T07:48:53.850+07:002011-06-01T07:48:53.850+07:00@Meg: I agree about Doctor Who. I haven't seen...@Meg: I agree about Doctor Who. I haven't seen any yet, but I've heard enough that it's just about reached critical geek mass.<br /><br />When I started my anime habit, there was very little internet. Our "dealer" borrowed stacks and stacks of tapes fan-subbed by our college's anime fan club. His dorm room was walled with them.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-66103069238949084712011-06-01T07:32:38.978+07:002011-06-01T07:32:38.978+07:00I feel like there should be extra credit for Docto...I feel like there should be extra credit for Doctor Who knowledge. It's major geekdom in Britain and is on the rise in America.<br /><br />Ah, subbed anime. I remember when the world was new and I had to buy fan-subbed VHS over the internet. Not to mention the only place to buy manga was the anime store.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379614186579652334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-43854483083971504312011-05-31T13:20:15.081+07:002011-05-31T13:20:15.081+07:00I think someone may have mentioned it in the comme...I think someone may have mentioned it in the comments, but knowing what THAC0 is will definitely help your cred as well.<br /><br />And a person should always have an experience from either an RPG or MMORPG that can be related in times of need :)Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-70702370752291533112011-05-30T12:36:36.994+07:002011-05-30T12:36:36.994+07:00I....I....can't....stop....laughing. I quizzed...I....I....can't....stop....laughing. I quizzed my husband on all of this and he failed so so miserably. Now I know--after five years--where exactly to start. <br /><br />Adam, you've done us all a great service.K. Marie Criddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591374827185284413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-70773140524496785402011-05-29T07:55:10.153+07:002011-05-29T07:55:10.153+07:00Just so everyone knows, I have a standing rule (as...Just so everyone knows, I have a standing rule (as of now) that pirates and airships are NEVER off-topic.<br /><br />And OH MY GOSH! It's like a Mobius ship! I can't figure out how that thing would even fly AND I DON'T CARE.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-5060845396362017992011-05-29T00:12:59.150+07:002011-05-29T00:12:59.150+07:00Off-topic, but oh my stars, look! A sky pirate shi...Off-topic, but oh my stars, look! <a href="http://wins.failblog.org/2011/05/28/epic-win-photos-ship-art-win/" rel="nofollow">A sky pirate ship!</a> <br /><br />(I thought of you as soon as I saw it. :) )jjdebenedictishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950592240599703771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-11988472753805043622011-05-28T18:24:46.568+07:002011-05-28T18:24:46.568+07:00Minecraft TOTALLY counts :-)Minecraft TOTALLY counts :-)Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-28292738187345363702011-05-28T17:50:47.800+07:002011-05-28T17:50:47.800+07:00I know a worrying number of things on the list, in...I know a worrying number of things on the list, including an even more worrying number of things that I was there for the first time around (the original Star Wars trillogy, the original Star Trek...)<br /><br />I start to fall down when you get to comic books, and anime is beyond me.<br /><br />Does playing Minecraft count for anything? (or does that make me a nerd?)fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-30337994981966754622011-05-28T12:03:36.821+07:002011-05-28T12:03:36.821+07:00Gosh, I only have a little work to do in order to ...Gosh, I only have a little work to do in order to pass this geek test. Scary.<br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-70639358506998969342011-05-28T08:47:27.254+07:002011-05-28T08:47:27.254+07:002nd edition D+D FTW!2nd edition D+D FTW!Hepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454133938753758390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-28711974467296833752011-05-28T08:11:06.285+07:002011-05-28T08:11:06.285+07:00You guys are right about the books. But while ther...You guys are right about the books. But while there are <a href="http://www.adamheine.com/2011/04/5-reasons-you-should-read-dune.html" rel="nofollow">many important books to read</a>, I was trying to think of representative things that geeks commonly reference in conversation. LOTR was all I could think of.<br /><br />Re: the baby's AC, I think Nick's right. It looks like 3rd edition D&D to me. In 3e, base AC is at 10, then the baby has another -4 for his low dexterity. Then again, he should have an additional +2 for being Tiny size. Maybe that's counteracted for his being relatively immobile or something.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-49744872773545958232011-05-28T07:33:32.888+07:002011-05-28T07:33:32.888+07:00Wow, I am ashamed. I meant to say subbed, but mist...Wow, I am ashamed. I meant to say subbed, but mistyped. I submit myself to the mercy of the Geek Tribunal. I am not worthy.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-5113119199386328102011-05-28T01:11:27.625+07:002011-05-28T01:11:27.625+07:00It's interesting to compare the old-school wit...It's interesting to compare the old-school with the new-school. I've definitely had my own bouts of annoyance at what is or isn't considered geeky/nerdy, but I think in the end it's about accepting the old with the new, because it really boils down to what's "cool" and old-school was new-school at one point. I think geek/nerdness would become stale without invention, or at least innovation.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126561808521998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-19182481837452208782011-05-28T01:07:15.244+07:002011-05-28T01:07:15.244+07:00Matt, the AC thing is probably a difference betwee...Matt, the AC thing is probably a difference between the old THACO and the new ATT vs DEF system (I dealt with THACO in early video games, but have only done the newer style in PnP D&D).<br /><br />I also prefer subs to dubs. There are a few high-quality dubs out there, but for the most part the original voices are so much better that I can't stand the dubs. Of course, I'm biased as a decent Japanese Speaker, since dubs usually lose quite a bit in the translations.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126561808521998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-15415300138663773362011-05-28T00:26:48.334+07:002011-05-28T00:26:48.334+07:00Myrna, Firefly is a must-see. Watch and enjoy. And...Myrna, Firefly is a must-see. Watch and enjoy. And yes, they are speaking Mandarin in places. Don't let it throw you. ;D I've tried to avoid RPGs because I'm sure I'll get addicted, but otherwise I reek of Geekdom. LOL The one thing I'd recommend that you alluded to, but I think there needs to be a stronger recommendation is having read at least one of the Sandman graphic novels. You can be allowed to substitute Marvelman or Watchman (preferably the comic/graphic novel) as you really need to understand about Neil Gaiman and/or Alan Moore.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-64743354164147045892011-05-27T23:29:23.208+07:002011-05-27T23:29:23.208+07:00I've never seen Firefly, but I can check off t...I've never seen Firefly, but I can check off the others. I'm with Susan though. To date a fantasy geek, you'll need to read some fantasy. Just ask my husband how many fantasy series he's read since he married me. I can't remember if the first one I handed him was The Lord of the Rings or The Belgariad, but he's been reading along with me ever since.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-84694944509470641702011-05-27T22:12:41.863+07:002011-05-27T22:12:41.863+07:00Personally, I prefer subbing when I watch anime.
...Personally, I prefer subbing when I watch anime. <br />I would also suggest reading the manga to those series. Like a book, the manga is usually better.cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188576122682176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-58032612332415586512011-05-27T22:00:22.162+07:002011-05-27T22:00:22.162+07:00My anime powers are weak, but I compensate for it ...My anime powers are weak, but I compensate for it with a disturbing knowledge of ST and SW (and yes, paraphenalia). <br /><br />But where are the books? (besides LOTR) I guess you can be a slam down geek without reading, but it seems like a disturbance in the force to have Geeks who haven't read Heinlein or Asimov. Or perhaps I am dating myself.Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-64779817629191738902011-05-27T21:06:46.162+07:002011-05-27T21:06:46.162+07:00To clarify, are geek and fan-boy positions on ST a...To clarify, are geek and fan-boy positions on ST and SW different, or would they represent geek subculture? Aside from the new movie and whatever the series was with seven of 9, I have a general disinterest/dislike for ST. That said, Shatner is the shiz.<br /><br />I'm good on everything except 7. D&E and 8. I might argue these are more "new school" geek requirements. I offer for substitution a familiarity and appreciation for the original Tron, Akira, and Willow. I think my connection to strategy board games counterbalances my failures in 8. If you refuse this I'll sick Leroyyyy Jennnnkins on you.Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758728975176586446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-39519651939363469692011-05-27T20:55:37.559+07:002011-05-27T20:55:37.559+07:00Dude, there's no way that kid in the picture h...Dude, there's no way that kid in the picture has an AC of 6. That's the equivalent of ring mail. <br /><br />Now, of course, we can't see his wrists, so he could be wearing bracers of defense AC6. <br /><br />Or the binky could be enchanted, but that would be a non-standard magic item. Maybe his mom is a lvl 12 magic user?Hepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454133938753758390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-67997810392540431412011-05-27T20:51:19.514+07:002011-05-27T20:51:19.514+07:00I think there should be some requirement in there ...I think there should be some requirement in there to own some paraphernalia. A Star trek uniform or communicator pin, Lord of the Rings action figures, etc. It's not necessary to own <i>everything</i>, but every true geek has <i>something</i> stashed away somewhere. Preferably in a prominent location within the home or office. Another facet of geekdom is the compulsion to advertise it.Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.com