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Do you ever get stick for ...

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Sniper, Oct 18, 2003.

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  1. Shura Gems: 25/31
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    Shura, Oct 19, 2003
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    Sometimes it's for your own good, what people say.

    Some people just play far too many computer games, or engross themselves in too much (pseudo)"intellectual" activities. Honestly now, when was the last time you took a walk, and stopped to admire the beauty of some flowers or a pond (no, not roleplaying as your 8th-level druid)? Or played a game of basketball with your friends. It can be every bit as worthwhile as sitting in front of a computer.

    But, hey, if you are a nerd (and we all are, indubitably), be proud of who you are. :D
     
    Oaz, Oct 19, 2003
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  3. Beren

    Beren Lovesick and Lonely Wanderer Staff Member Member of the Week Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Oaz is precisely on point.

    Anything can be good, in moderation.

    Too much of anything is ... just not good for you.

    D&D and such is no different on both points.
     
    Beren, Oct 19, 2003
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    I don't, because no one knows what it is. Also, wargaming is getting more popular here, so it would be hypocritical in the extreme for them to say anything.
     
    Aikanaro, Oct 19, 2003
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    Nope, when I'm with non-gamer friends (actually that's about all of them, pitty me ;) ) I hardly ever mention fantasy stuff and RPGs.

    Still they are aware I know more about computers than the average girl, and they don't seem to mind.

    I used to be the antisocial nerd they all talked about behind the back, but I've changed quite a bit and I haven't encountered any problems ever since. Also gaming is just becoming much more mainstream, at least over here it is, which makes it easier too.
     
    Uytuun, Oct 19, 2003
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  6. Shell

    Shell Awww, come and give me a big hug!

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    Usually if anyone gives me stick for anything I come out with a mouthful of abuse that shocks them into silence :)
     
    Shell, Oct 19, 2003
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  7. Gothmog

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    Most of my friends just cant understand how can i possibly read something that simply isnt true :rolleyes:

    Noone says it to my face, though :D
     
    Gothmog, Oct 19, 2003
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  8. Master of Nuhn

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    Aye, got hte impression that people are treating me the same. That's a good thing.

    Some friends don't understand why I like D&D. My answer is that I don't understand why they like their girlfriend or job, or that they lack fantasy or a creative brain.
     
    Master of Nuhn, Oct 19, 2003
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    Most of my friends are either in my AD&D-group or they want to be, so no real problem there :D
    I've never heard anyone call me a nerd to my face, but I'm 1,97m and 110 kg, so they may try if they dare :D :D :D
    They may have thought it, but mind-reading is not yet one of my capablilities...
     
    Baldrak, Oct 20, 2003
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    Morningstar, with the band mates I have, it would be ... well ... basically, if you don't share the same interest with them, they'll poke fun at you. After a while it can be quite annoying. I mean ... can't people just grow up or something!
     
    Sniper, Oct 20, 2003
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  11. reepnorp

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    I never really bring it up, so not really.
     
    reepnorp, Oct 20, 2003
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  12. Arabwel

    Arabwel Screaming towards Apotheosis Veteran

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    The ended up committing me to a psych ward because of my liking of all things geeky. How's that for morons?

    So what if I used to be a violent and nasty piece of work? They blamed me for being "too involved"... ha. I was only babbling about stuff all the time because finally someone actually LISTENED to what IU had to say :/

    I am actually called a geek even by my dear happy RPG/LARP friends as well. Apparently, I am thee "supreme Tolkiien geek" of OIEI....

    Yep, I ramble. Sorry.
     
    Arabwel, Oct 20, 2003
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    I've been called weird for my entire life. Only two years ago did I meet the first person in my life to think me normal. Obviously I wasn't normal enough as our ties were cut in less than 6 months.

    I've always taken it as a compliment though, even if I did feel a bit sad about it at times. Nowadays I feel it only gives me strength to show people what I am. At least it makes short work of the shallow pretenders that I've no need for in my life anyway.
     
    Foradasthar, Oct 20, 2003
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  14. Arabwel

    Arabwel Screaming towards Apotheosis Veteran

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    *hugs Fora*

    There, there... I think you are perfectly normal.... :p
     
    Arabwel, Oct 20, 2003
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  15. Rotku

    Rotku I believe I can fly Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    I must admit I am guilty my self of calling a D&D player a nerd :o not to his face of course though.

    But no, I haven't been called a nerd for d&D or CRPGing before. Mainly because most people don't know that I do those things and even if they did would have no idea what they are.
    I have of course been called a nerd, on frequent occasions, but usually I just smile and agree. No point arguing with them, and anyway, it's true.
     
    Rotku, Oct 20, 2003
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  16. Taza

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    I'm really weird anyway, playing D&D is common here, i look like i would want to crush someone's neck all the time, and i have a history as a violent person (through rumors)...

    Nope, no-one even calls me a nerd.
    Though everyone calls me weird.
     
    Taza, Oct 20, 2003
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    To me it's a case of moderation -- for instance, I like Star Wars, but my friend who has the first three movies all memorized, his house looks like a shrine of some sort with all sorts of memorabilia, and he talks about it ALL THE TIME! It's annoying. THAT'S nerdy and lame, if you ask me. But reading stuff or playing a game occasionally is not problematic. I know about problematic gaming, though -- I played WAY too much BG2 and that is one of the factors that cost me my marriage.
     
    LKD, Oct 20, 2003
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  18. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Yep, many friend tell me that I'm a ¨fantasy¨ geek only because I Know a lot of old Celtic/saxon/french legend and I read alot of Fantasy and SF so yes but I don't care


    Yesterday however we played football not basketball it was quite fun! and it was on a Field near a forest the trees were REALY beautiful. Oh and my druid is 11th level...! ;)
     
    Ofelix, Oct 20, 2003
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    Yeah, I used to get paid out all the time for reading comics as well as playing the Hero Quest and Space Crusade board games and now I get it for playing BG2. I don't care though, not anymore. I'm actually quite proud of my extensive collection of Marvel comics (we don't get a lot of variety here in my little hole of a 'city'). Hey, I've even been paid out for reading Fantasy books!
     
    Aldazar, Oct 22, 2003
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