Part Time Opinions

Impressions of "A Part Time Sorceress" . . .

The Cover. A lot of pink . . . I suppose not TOO much though.

I read this book second, and how I came to seek it out will be outlined further in another post, probably my next regular update, as I intend to review her second book as well.
After finishing reading this book, the only things I really learned were more about the living habits of  modern semi-feminist/girly girls from the East Coast, their mothers proclivities, how they put upon their significant others, and the social circles they cultivate. As for what I would consider the "meat" of the book, it was comprised things I already know, surrounded by anecdotes and tips on how a "normal" female can get into D&D. I was happy that it was a very fast read and was able to finish it before I got to a point where it might have become totally unreadable.

 

 

 

The Author with someone whom I believe is one of her co-workers.

Having said all that, I highly recommend this book . . . to almost any female who doesn't read this blog, or understand any of the posts with "RPG" or "Table top" in the tags. Then again, my fiancee has been with me for almost a decade, played in a few campaigns, including different systems (not just Wizards D&D) and I think she will enjoy this book immensely. Also, I would probably still recommend it to any lady gamer I know who isn't exactly like me (that's a terrifying thought, what a slutty lesbian that would be). I am constantly trying to understand the opposite sex, ESPECIALLY the gamer/geek type as I will be the first to admit there are disparate misconceptions across the genders, and I'm not sure why, but I think this book would speak to many femme fraggers. More simply put, I don't think it was a bad book, on the contrary I would even say it was good and worth a read. It's just that I could barely stand it. Don't understand how those two statements can be true? I think you might be on the wrong blog, OR ask me for my review of the Watchmen movie some time.

Then again, I'm confident there are some ladies out there who agree with my more snarky side and see this as yet another brick in the marketing wall from Wizards that is an attempt to make D&D accessible to everyone from "bros" to housewives regardless if it maintains it's soul (whatever that is) as a game. I don't want to get into my feelings on 4.0, or any "x.0 vs -whateva system" at this time, but it does feel like they tie in to each other when you come from that perspective. Maybe I'm just a bitter gaming-conspiracy theorists but, I thnk most people might understand where I'm coming from on that one.

So yeah, get the book if you know girls, it might help. And since I usually throw a vid in somewhere, try THIS ONE > > > >

3rd 4 t3h Nrrd: Jan. '11

I do my best to represent the ladies, because they do exist! Contrary to popular beliefs there are females on the internet and they can do all the things boys can, better.

The First Lady of Nerdcore is the unstoppable MC Router. This rad chick has been rockin' it nerdy-nice since 2004 at least. One of the founding members of L337 G34k B34t, and more recently a solo artist she's prolific and represents hard. Throwing down at shows, touring with other Nerdcore luminaries, a featured interviewee in both Nerdcore For Life & Nerdcore Rising, Router is a loud and proud Nerdcore Player.


This babe is not just a pretty face with some alluring 8-bit breasticle ink. Not only can she throw down mad flow and quick lyrics she is a consummate musician, knowing how to play like 800 instruments.








Not satisfied with being an internet celebrity she has reached out to the international audience as well. Some nerds like to wear the "big in Japan" shirts, well Router can claim acclaim in Europe! Her music video below was even featured on an actual television network. I don't think more than a handful of Nerdcore artists can claim that outside public access, and she is one of them.


Even if you're one of those people who don't like her voice, even if you have beef about the Nursehella conflict, you CAN NOT deny that MC Router deserves mad respect, was doin' it first, doin' it longer, and has been doin' it more, Livin' & rappin, Nerdcore!

When You Need to Call In A Strike of AWESOME!!!