Token Female Gamer

Some people have fancy cars or big houses, some have fine clothes and jewelry, but when we have company over, my point of pride is always our game closet.

I have this pattern with guests and it goes something like this: welcome welcome, greeting at the door, rush through living area, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom, and then finally our game closet! When I open the door, I envision a choir of angels singing, the clouds parting and rays of light illuminating the fabulousness that is the game closet. (Note to self: figure out way to hook up audio and lights to game closet door.)
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A dear friend and geek pal of mine recently moved away. Like all true hardcore geek friends, we met online. We used to play EverQuest together (back in the day when role-playing was still cool).

Eventually it was discovered that we lived in the same general area. Not close enough to hang out all the time, but close enough to play some decent D&D every month or so.

And then he up and moved (and I haven’t played D&D since!!!! Damn j00!) Something about job relocation and buying a house, you know, extremely mature reasons. Of course I am supremely happy for him about all the positive stuff, but I’m sad I lost a geek friend. They are hard to come by, for me anyway, and for him apparently also.

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A bunch of us are spending the weekend up the mountain. We had the fortune to introduce Arkham Horror to some unsuspecting friends, and there is no better place to experience AH for the first time then in a log cabin surrounded by deep dark snow covered woods.

Despite the ominous environment we had the smoothest sailing game I have played in a long time. Beginners luck struck again. =) Never the less, all of us had a fabulous time.

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Week five of football was a loss. But I am giving MVP of the week to Patrick Willis, who got 14 solo tackles and a sack. That man is a defensive dream machine. No wonder he is the defensive team captain.

This last weekend (week six) was a win. MVP goes to Payton Manning. I know, super predictable, but he had three touchdown passes and no interceptions. That’s good points! And again my defense scored a measly one point. Not sure how much longer it will take for me to realize that the New England defense is not what it was last year and I should drop them like the turd they are.

So now I’m at 3-3 (win-loss). Not bad really, but next week I play my husband which should make for an interesting weekend. I tend to seek him out for football advice. Not so this week.

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Today was the big World of Warcraft patch for Wrath of the Lich King expansion. And just in time for me to hit seventy they decide to do a talent wipe. I had finally spent my last five points that I have been hoarding up (okay, avoiding spending), and now I have to do it all over again. Even worse, all the talents are new!!

Did you guys over there at Blizzard not read my post about the agony of deciding??? Just mean!

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I played fourth edition Dungeons and Dragons and lived to tell of it. Okay it wasn’t that dramatic, but so far I am rather fond of the new rules. It’s different which in a lot of ways makes me feel better about shelling out for yet another D&D Player’s Handbook.

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TFG

Website: http://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/index/europe/

Developer: Days of Wonder

My xBox Live review here.

Expansions I own:
USA 1910 – A ticket to Ride Expansion
Ticket to Ride Swiss Map Expansion

Review

This is an immensely engaging game. Its simple streamlined rules and approachable look make it a great fit for all levels of players; straightforward enough for the uninitiated yet chocked full of strategic potential for anyone looking to be challenged.

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The new edition of Dungeons and Dragons came out. We are super excited!!

Although I have perused the new material, I am far from feeling comfortable about reviewing it. Not sure if I ever really will be, it is such a complex topic; so dependent on the people you play with and the story the GM weaves.

Maybe after I play it some I would feel better about an attempt at reviewing. Now I just have to find people to play with. Anyone want to play D&D with me?

Oh and did anyone notice that there are no more bards?! WTF!

Another fabulous game that no one will play with me is Arkham Horror, now with shiny new review!

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Token Female Gamer

I really struggled with this review. Maybe it was because this was my first board game review, or maybe it was the lack of sleep, whatever the case I had a serious lack of inspiration.

So don’t fault the game for my lackluster skills.

Arkham Horror – a board game based on the “Call of Cthulhu” Mythos.

Website: Arkham Horror Site

Expansions:
Dunwich Horror Expansion
The King in Yellow Curse of
The Dark Pharaoh

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