Nerd Games Discussion Thread

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Ohhh thank you for this list!
And what a fun challenge! My favorite event to watch is biathlon (I know, I’m probably a weirdo) so I need to think upon how I can make a big somethingrather around that!

although as I was typing that out I got an idea for something that can be inspired by a different event… I wonder if I can get that made and completed by the deadline…

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I’m not super into the cross-country skiing events themselves but will always watch them for commentator and national treasure Chad Salmela.

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Y’all, I just finished posting stuff on my computer and was gonna move over to the table to work on an ATC, but here’s Paprika’s face when I said I needed to move:

She was ā€œhelpingā€ me scrapbook last night, too, and was equally unimpressed with my desire to craft then.

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She is adorable! Who could resist that face?

You have a girl orange cat? Isn’t that rare?

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Yeah, I’ve heard that only one in five orange cats are female!

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Cats, but seems like orange tabbies espcially, love to be in the way and then get stubborn and/or forget why they decided to be in the way… Here’s my little dude one day when I picked up what I was working on so he could jump to the desk and to a shelf above where he likes to hang out. He got to the desk and just… stayed there.

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I think I may have hit on an idea for a Craftlympics project!

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I had an idea for the Craftlympics challenge but was waffling on committing, but today I found one of the materials I was going to have to purchase online in Walmart when I was looking for a jacket zipper to do a replacement for someone… So now I’m in!

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When I stopped by my parents they had more ā€œstuffā€ for me from cleaning out storage (which I always hate - more stuff, ew!) But my old pin tin was in there.

LOOK WHAT I FOUND! (Perfect timing for the Make It! Nerd Games theme! Maybe I need to make something using my Book It pin :thinking:)

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That’s awesome!

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AMAZING!!! The lenticular one and everything!

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Make sure to check out the Book Fair Event, running until March 15! Share your favorite books and make a related project!

Also, shout out to @Mountains_and_Clouds for sponsoring a gift card drawing (to get more books!) for anyone who completes the Event! Thank you for your generosity!

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Survey

Please take the Nerd Games Survey sometime in the next few weeks (it will close on March 31)!

All players are encouraged to participate!

It’s anonymous (unless you choose to share your username). It will likely take between 1-10 minutes (or longer if you share more in the comment sections).

It’s seeking info about your enjoyment of the Nerd Games, welcoming ideas and suggestions, and specifically asking about a potential return to Camp Nerd Games this summer!

I cannot guarantee that suggestions or ideas will be taken/used, AND we are a community and I want to hear what you think!

Thank you! Let me know if you run into any issues.

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I have been so focused on completing my goals this round, and I want to try and complete all of the events, too. This month I have been focused on getting my Research Project finished. I have 25 rows left to go, then I have to weave in all of the tails. Around 500, I’m estimating, but it’s probably more. I am so close!

I’m also close on completing all of the events, but I just scrolled through to see how many posts I have ā€œlikedā€ and commented on. While I have liked many of them, I have been awful about commenting. I will try to remedy that this weekend!

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I was overwhelmed at the beginning of the year and can’t wait for the next round to start.

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I hear you on that! I am overwhelmed now. We had to unexpectedly move my mom back north, and it’s been a bit of a brain-suck. Things happened quickly and it’s been a lot to process, which has taken up a lot of my mental energy.

I am so close to finishing my 2018 Temperature Scarf, but I don’t think I will get the ends woven in by Tuesday. I counted and it’s around 400 ends! But, I am psyched that I finished crocheting it, at least! I’ll have to chip away at the end weaving. I knew it was a lofty goal, and I came close, so I am counting it as a win :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

I do think I can get all 3 Pin Events finished, however! I think I just have 2 projects to complete for that.

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I only met one of my monthly goals despite my best intentions. The first three months of the year kicked my butt for many and varied reasons. I’m honestly gratful I crafted at all though so I’m trying to be kind to myself. Despite not meeting my monthly or personal goals, I did manage to do all the monthly prompts and battles (as soon as I post my last few projects)!

@LovelyMiss - I love the spring theme and events you’ve posted!

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April Prompts are up!

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Yay! I have a couple of ideas for a few of them. I have to think about the battle. Hmmm. Maybe I can find some fabric in my stash that will do?

And thanks @Smeddley ! I am looking forward to playing again this round.