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  • conqueringsquidlette
    conqueringsquidlette Posts: 383 Member
    I do the Geocaching thing too.... and the Renaissance Fair thing..... and have dabbled in the SCA in the past.

    I also love Harry Potter, except for the part where Slytherclaws aren't a real thing and they should be. :D

    On the RPG front, I loved me some Changeling once upon a time..... closest I've gotten to any kind of tabletop RPG is a rousing one person game of Arkham Horror in recent years, though.

    And my friends tease me about treating science degrees like Pokemon. I wanna catch them all.
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    I'm and all around nerd too. I'm currently playing FFXIV, DnD, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon Card Game, WoW Card Game, and replaying FFIX. I use to play WoW Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2, Rift, FFXI, and Everquest. I was really big into FFXI for about 10 years; I was part of the Limit Break Radio podcast for a few years until I moved cross country. I haven't been able to table top game lately because I don't have a group to play with anymore, but I recently bought the coolest d20 ring and I'm itching to try it out. I like comic books, anime, manga, star wars, star trek, and cheesy super hero cartoons too. Never really jumped on the doctor who bandwagon, though I've tried watching it a few times. (4th doctor 5th doctor 8th doctor, 9th doctor) It just never really held my attention. I've done a little geocaching, and I would run away and live at a renaissance faire if it had wifi lol. SNES was definitely my "main console" that I played the most of. ChronoTrigger is by far my favorite game, but donkey kong country has a special place in my heart too. I'm also a "classic nerd" I like reading, science, math, and, I'm a little ashamed to admit, I can be a bit of a grammar nazi.

    Welcome to MFP!
  • GamerFit
    GamerFit Posts: 6 Member
    Hey there!

    I am a 39 year old gamer nerd here with 50 lbs to lose!

    I am Co-founder of GirlTribeGaming.com and a huge Xbox gamer. Recently, I began podcasting at GTG and I must admit that I am an achievement addict. Most importantly I am on a quest to prove that us gamers/geeks can have time for all of our games and hobbies AND get in shape!

    I am on Twitter a lot if you want to add me there @GamerFit Well, my gamer talk is mostly on @moto_grrl

    Glad to meet everyone and good luck on meeting all of your goals!
  • GothJuice
    GothJuice Posts: 66 Member
    Hello Frank (and everybody else)
    I am a 22 year old, gamer/anime/comicbook/manga/horror/science geek with many a pound to shed!!

    I am at university studying Forensic Science, I'm about to go into my third year. I am crazy about bone chemistry and toxicology! Completely love it!
    When I am not sciencing around, I either working as a board game demonstrator, spend my time reading (Terry Pratchett, Harry Potter and the Songs of Fire and Ice Series anyone?) or on my XBox, 360.
    I am completely obsessed with Bioware, currently playing through the Mass Effect series and Dragon Age series for the upteenth time,(On a side note: INQUISITION IS OUT IN OCTOBER YEAHHHH!!!).

    If my job doesn't give it away, I love playing boardgames, my favorites are Pandemic, Zombies!!!, Dixit and Zombie Dice on days I can't be bothered. I also play Pathfinder (Half-Drow Sorceress) and was meant to part of a ShadowRun campaign but the GM changed his mind, Boo!!!

    I also enjoy Comic Books and pretty much everything by Jhonen Varques (JTHM is the ShizzNazz!), I have countless Lenore and Spiderman comics, I've also been slowly working through The Walking Dead series.

    I used to have a terrible fear of zombies when I was little thanks to my brother using Resident Evil as a way or harassing me, but thankfully that fear has blossomed into a zombie-mad obsession, I know most zombie films suck but I just can't help myself!!!

    I read Manga and used to watch anime, I still do occasionally but during term time it gets really restricted, and I am a massive horror movie junkie, I love horror films.

    Anyway I have babbled enough!!
    Feel free to add me!! I'd love to talk crap about all the stuff I obsess over!!
    NERDS UNITE!
    Heehee!!
  • TheLostMermaid
    TheLostMermaid Posts: 122
    Nerdy girl here. I love comics, super heroes, zombies, Harry Potter, unicorns, and anything close to those topics. Here to lose 80lbs :)
  • QueenofHobbies
    QueenofHobbies Posts: 6
    Old school nerd here ...books, many books. I have read All The Science Fiction (almost), plus I read classics, non fiction, and weirdo bizarre freak books of pure fun. Also I game PC+Console.

    (my username here because I also sew, knit, cook, love live music shows, and just a whole hell of a lot)
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    *waves* hi I'm Cat. I'm more a nerd in the Sci-fi/cosplay sense. But one of my major reasons for getting in shape is so I can kick zombie butts should the need ever arise. ...

    It's like you get me. Srsly, people think I'm crazy but I have a huge fear of being eaten. So whether i gotta run from zombies or punch a shark/bear i'm trying to get in shape for self defense LOL.

    Yes! On top of my usual lifting and running routine I've tried adding some SHTF/Zombie specific workouts - things like farm work (my farmer's carry is weak - I'd spill all the water out of the buckets), archery, being able to sprint while carrying a toddler and a heavy backpack, lifting and hauling things that are not shaped like a barbell, shooting, and currently trying to get enrolled in martial arts class. On the upside, a lot of my friends are preppers, so they totally indulge my "Ok, so how would fitness needs change if it were a fall-of-society instead of zombies" conversations :) Pretty sure I could talk apocalypse all day :blushing:
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    p.s. anyone else use habitrpg.com? It's kinda fun to earn dragons and potions for working out/making the bed every day.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    p.s. anyone else use habitrpg.com? It's kinda fun to earn dragons and potions for working out/making the bed every day.

    This is genius.
  • linka411
    linka411 Posts: 101 Member
    Greetings! I'm Linka, 24, and I live in NYC.

    I enjoy anime and video games (mostly Nintendo, and I'm a big Zelda fan!), TOS Star Trek (I'll get to TNG someday XD), and I'm a newbie Whovian! I'm also into vocaloid.

    I love to cook and I enjoy crocheting every now and then which helps express my geeky side: I've made some pokemon and a cuthulu! XD

    I'm looking to lose 10 lbs overall (and I'm about halfway there!), and I'm trying to recover from a foot injury I got earlier this year.

    Feel free to add me!
  • Dregg
    Dregg Posts: 66 Member
    I'm a gamer at heart. I've been playing games since the Atari was popular. I mainly play online games now, but am actually playing Diablo 3 mostly. My favorite computer game of all time is Master of Magic. My favorite video game is Legend of Zelda. I love movies, martial arts are my favorite, along with anything Marvel.

    I work at a nuclear plant, I'm like Homer Simpson's boss sort to speak. =)

    I used to be addicted to M:TG, spent a lot of money on cards and ate ramen since I would rather buy the cards then food.

    Now I tend to focus on being active more with gaming/movies still in the picture.
  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    Any room on this thread for old nerds? I grew up during the Lost in Space, Star Trek TOS, Johnny Quest and Twilight Zone era so I would completely understand if you need to port me over to a geriatric thread.


    Too funny!! Am I the only Harry potter obsessed person on here? What about crafty people? I love BBT and the walking dead and hope to get to a small enough size to be able to cosplay one day. I'm also obsessed with anything to do with Jim Henson.

    Jim Henson is one of my idols!
  • KierstenBoBiersten
    KierstenBoBiersten Posts: 10 Member
    I've been trying to add everyone.
    I got really annoyed by page 3 :'(
    WHY ARE THERE SO MANY WOW PLAYERS D:
  • Yagisama
    Yagisama Posts: 595 Member
    All: I'm getting tired of clicking, it'd be easier if you just add me. :wink:
  • segovm
    segovm Posts: 512 Member
    I've been trying to add everyone.
    I got really annoyed by page 3 :'(
    WHY ARE THERE SO MANY WOW PLAYERS D:

    I think there might be some scientific link between sitting in front of a computer for 8 hours at a time while drinking Mt. Dew and eating pizza and folks that need to lose weight.

    Not sure what the connection is but I'm sure it's out there.
  • linka411
    linka411 Posts: 101 Member
    p.s. anyone else use habitrpg.com? It's kinda fun to earn dragons and potions for working out/making the bed every day.

    This is genius.

    Just joined it after hearing about it here. Looking forward to using it to keep my other habits in check!
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    I've been trying to add everyone.
    I got really annoyed by page 3 :'(
    WHY ARE THERE SO MANY WOW PLAYERS D:

    We spawn... HA
    I was actually ANTI WoW for a while...and then someone gave it to me for free to try and yeah...That was back in 2006? I think...I don't remember lol
  • littlefoot612
    littlefoot612 Posts: 156 Member
    Nerd mom here...and the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Taking my son to Niagara Falls Comic-Con this coming weekend. Is that nerdy enough for you? (btw he cosplays classic Doctor Who and I help make his costumes)
  • jessicapederson
    jessicapederson Posts: 2
    I am a fellow nerd trying to lose weight as well. I am into many different games and video games. I also like Harry Potter and LOTR. However, my big fan fanatic would be Indiana Jones. I like to craft and garden as well. Most people say I am a old women stuck in a young woman's body. Whatever. Crocheting a piranha plant scarf for my Mario Bros. friends screams fun for me!
  • Brainiak20
    Brainiak20 Posts: 26 Member
    Hello fellow nerds!

    I'm Jen. 37 years old with a lot to lose. Trying to set "mini goals" up for myself...lose 25 first...then shoot for another 25. If I look at the big picture...maybe 75lbs would be "ideal."

    I am a nerd, but my husband calls me a dork. I love 80s metal, I think playing with legos is fun, I use to be an advid WOW player until we had kids, I love reading dystopian type novels (with the occasional Flower in the Attic type thrown in for good measure), I like to crochet, and the icing on the cake is I am an Electrical Controls Engineer. Yes....I do machine/automation and HMI programming and I LIKE IT.

    Looking forward to getting to know other fellow nerds and supporting eachother. If you are local to the Buffalo, NY area...I love to meet other walking/workout buddies!
  • ChriJMitch
    ChriJMitch Posts: 70 Member
    Closet nerd here. I have been gaming since I was old enough to pick up a controller. Played a couple MMO's for a while but that died when my excessive free time did during college. I did also play MtG for a while, but it was just too expensive keeping up with every new expansion.

    Most people have no idea how hardcore into gaming I am based on my appearance. Its kind of hilarious to drop it on them.
  • littlefoot612
    littlefoot612 Posts: 156 Member
    I'm a Brit Mystery fan too and also read Child, Connelly, Cornwell, Cussler, Baldacci and too many more to name. Add me as a friend if you want.
  • Dregg
    Dregg Posts: 66 Member
    habitrpg sounds pretty awesome. I am going to have fun.....never heard of it before today.
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    AWAY FROM THE GAMING:

    I noticed there is a lot of talk about gaming on here so I am going to branch away from it now lol.
    OTHER than gaming what do you like that is nerdy?

    I personally:
    I crochet

    I draw http://ladyghostduchess.deviantart.com/ (my art)

    I am a HUGE Ren Junky - I actually have enough books and blue prints to properly construct a castle. I also have a recipe for boar's head.

    I am one of the BIGGEST (and I don't mean weight) Titanic nerds out there!

    I am a NaNoWriMo Winner (the book was a Titanic book go figure lol)

    I am a writer (anything and everything I can do!)

    I LOVE reading (which was a new year's resolution a few years ago to do, prior too I did not pick up a book). I read Cozy Mystery, Historical Fiction, YA. I have ALL of Christopher Moore's books. I have many books in my collection signed by authors. I am also a Beta-Reader for a few authors.

    I love Geology...Rocks, Dinosaurs, Volcanoes...omg It is like a party for me!

    I adore the X-Men

    COSTUMES! I love Period costumes...OMG

    Okay...so... now here is my movie nerd:
    I own all of: Game of Thrones, Community, Big Bang Theory, Pretty Little Liars, Downton Abbey, Futurama, Pushing Daisies, Once Upon A Time, Cleaveland Show, Dead Like Me, Harry Potter, Twilight (don't kill me), High School Musical (don't kill me), Bring it on (don't kill me), Jurassic Park, 3 Ninjas.
    I almost have every season of: Chuck, True Blood, Lost
    My favor actors: Sam Neill and Jorge Garcia (known for some pretty nerdy movies/shows)

    I collect:
    Dinosaurs
    Ghosts
    Water Mammals (manatee, otter, walrus, sea lion..etc)
    Penguins


    THERE WE GO! :) I got more...I know it lol
    Feel free to add me as a friend! :drinker:
  • Savemyshannon
    Savemyshannon Posts: 334 Member
    habitrpg sounds pretty awesome. I am going to have fun.....never heard of it before today.

    About to sign up, myself! Looks right up my alley :)
  • segovm
    segovm Posts: 512 Member
    AWAY FROM THE GAMING:

    I noticed there is a lot of talk about gaming on here so I am going to branch away from it now lol.
    OTHER than gaming what do you like that is nerdy?

    I personally:
    I crochet

    I draw http://ladyghostduchess.deviantart.com/ (my art)

    I am a HUGE Ren Junky - I actually have enough books and blue prints to properly construct a castle. I also have a recipe for boar's head.

    I am one of the BIGGEST (and I don't mean weight) Titanic nerds out there!

    I am a NaNoWriMo Winner (the book was a Titanic book go figure lol)

    I am a writer (anything and everything I can do!)

    I LOVE reading (which was a new year's resolution a few years ago to do, prior too I did not pick up a book). I read Cozy Mystery, Historical Fiction, YA. I have ALL of Christopher Moore's books. I have many books in my collection signed by authors. I am also a Beta-Reader for a few authors.

    I love Geology...Rocks, Dinosaurs, Volcanoes...omg It is like a party for me!

    I adore the X-Men

    COSTUMES! I love Period costumes...OMG

    Okay...so... now here is my movie nerd:
    I own all of: Game of Thrones, Community, Big Bang Theory, Pretty Little Liars, Downton Abbey, Futurama, Pushing Daisies, Once Upon A Time, Cleaveland Show, Dead Like Me, Harry Potter, Twilight (don't kill me), High School Musical (don't kill me), Bring it on (don't kill me), Jurassic Park, 3 Ninjas.
    I almost have every season of: Chuck, True Blood, Lost
    My favor actors: Sam Neill and Jorge Garcia (known for some pretty nerdy movies/shows)

    I collect:
    Dinosaurs
    Ghosts
    Water Mammals (manatee, otter, walrus, sea lion..etc)
    Penguins


    THERE WE GO! :) I got more...I know it lol
    Feel free to add me as a friend! :drinker:

    Seen a few writers on here. I think that's sort of a trend (myself included) among introverts. We don't spend as much time socializing as some other folks and sort of live in our heads. I wrote for about 5 years straight once, came up with some insanely oddball stuff (a trilogy about mutant bunnies from outer space as an example and a half finished volume on Atlantis that I got way too into).

    I wonder how many other folks like me just have a collection of writings that they sort of keep to themselves or very close friends?
  • Ulwaz
    Ulwaz Posts: 380 Member
    hello fellow nerds :D

    true blood, pokemon, anime, manga, doctor who, ps3, final fantasy, kingdom hearts, list is endless :D

    add me <3
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    Seen a few writers on here. I think that's sort of a trend (myself included) among introverts. We don't spend as much time socializing as some other folks and sort of live in our heads. I wrote for about 5 years straight once, came up with some insanely oddball stuff (a trilogy about mutant bunnies from outer space as an example and a half finished volume on Atlantis that I got way too into).

    I wonder how many other folks like me just have a collection of writings that they sort of keep to themselves or very close friends?

    I am actually a social butterfly LOL
    I talk A LOT when I get into things. I love having friends and being engulfed in the world.
    When the characters in my head start talking is when I start getting worried HA. I love to share my stuff when ti comes to writing. I have posted a few blogs with my writing here actually.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I'm a writer. My focus is mostly writing about moral gray areas with an emphasis on dystopian futures via fiction. I love it. Probably am not any good at it, but that won't stop me!

    Also, do we have a group on here yet?
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    I'm a writer. My focus is mostly writing about moral gray areas with an emphasis on dystopian futures via fiction. I love it. Probably am not any good at it, but that won't stop me!

    Also, do we have a group on here yet?

    Maybe we should have one!

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