Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Gathering is Upon Us: NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Full disclosure: yes, I do equate NaNoWriMo with The Gathering from Highlander.  Because a) I am a huge nerd, and b) Queen is the best writing music ever! Once more NaNoWriMo is upon us!  For those not in the know, … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for October 26

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Welcome to the last humpday link of October!  I hope everyone has fun spooky plans for Nerd Christmas!  I will be dressing up as a beloved family character from DC Vertigo, joining a few of my friends dressed as my … Continue reading →

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Some Nerd Subjects in Brief

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

There have been several things of note going on in the nerdverse recently.  While I didn’t want to devote an entire post to these, I felt they deserved a bit more than a sentence in the Humpday Links.  So enjoy … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Nerdery and Future Plans

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Today is sort of a two for one post; I have some local nerdery to promote, and I want to talk for a bit about my plans for Renaissance Dork. But, nerdery first! Costuming Help 101: An Informal Affair Join … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for October 19

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Another week, another Wednesday, another batch of links for your surfing pleasure.  Here at Renaissance Dork we spare no expense in providing you with the finest free-range web content, lovingly typed by our own grain-fed dork.  Bon appetite! – Speaking … Continue reading →

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When a Game Master Gets Lost

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

It can happen to any Game Master.  There you are, mid-campaign.  In an attempt to keep the party engaged you have plot threads running everywhere.  But some of those threads are fraying, others are getting snarled up.  You aren’t sure … Continue reading →

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2012: The Year of the Con

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

It’s no secret I love conventions.  I think there is no better way to meet my fellow geeks and just have a great time than at a convention.  I would spend every weekend at a con if I could.  Okay, … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Nerd Events

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

The nerdiness rolls ever on, my Yeggers!  Just when you thought, “No, we couldn’t possibly have more nerd events happening around the Greater Edmonton Area.”…BAMF!  More nerd events!  Just remember the advice of this Renaissance Dork: Pace yourself, geekiness is … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for October 12

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Even though this is a short work week for most of us, that is no excuse to skimp on the links!  I have spared no effort or expense in bringing you the finest cuts of URL to be found on … Continue reading →

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Aural Pleasure: Podcasts

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

My holiday weekend has drawn to a close, and I am back in the blog-mines blasting for the highest quality blog-ore to process for your reading pleasure.  It was Thanksgiving here in Canada, and so I took the time to … Continue reading →

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