carnival of gamers – AFK Gamer https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/ Hello. I see you. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:49:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Carnival of Gamers #24 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/05/08/carnival-of-gamers-24/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/05/08/carnival-of-gamers-24/#respond Tue, 08 May 2007 17:39:18 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/05/08/carnival-of-gamers-24/ Continue reading →]]> The Industrious GnomesAFK Gamer is fashionably late again … the Carnival of Gamers (#24) was published last week at Conservathink.

And I am glad we don’t discuss politics or religion in polite company.

The Carnival of Gamers is a nomadic monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Anyone with a blog or website who writes about games is welcome to participate. Next month’s location to be determined. More info is available at the Carnival of Gamers HQ.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/05/08/carnival-of-gamers-24/feed/ 0 Carnival of Gamers https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/03/05/carnival-of-gamers-5/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/03/05/carnival-of-gamers-5/#respond Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:31:25 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/03/05/carnival-of-gamers-5/ Continue reading →]]> Org Festival StationThe March 2007 edition of the Carnival of Gamers is yours to explore at Virgin Worlds.

The Carnival of Gamers is a nomadic monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Anyone with a blog or website who writes about games is welcome to participate. Next month’s location to be determined.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/03/05/carnival-of-gamers-5/feed/ 0 Carnival of Gamers at 21 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/02/01/carnival-of-gamers-at-21/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/02/01/carnival-of-gamers-at-21/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:18:29 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/02/01/carnival-of-gamers-at-21/ Continue reading →]]> The Carnival of Gamers #21 is available for consumption at Jason Preston’s gin joint. The Carnival is a nomadic (mostly) monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Next month’s location will be at Virgin Worlds.

Anyone with a blog or website who writes about games is welcome to particpate. If you’re interested in participating or hosting a Carnival, the Carnival HQ has the info you need.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2007/02/01/carnival-of-gamers-at-21/feed/ 1 December Carnival of Gamers https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/12/08/december-carnival-of-gamers/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/12/08/december-carnival-of-gamers/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:09:41 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/12/08/december-carnival-of-gamers/ Continue reading →]]> yamsThis month’s Carnival of Gamers is sure to get a thorough slashdotting, because, duh, it’s hosted by one of the slashdot dudes, Zonk/Michael of MMOG Nation.

This Carnival is set at a holiday dinner with 27 different morsels for you to taste. Put those in your mouth, they’re delicious.

MMoGs, single player, Guild! Drama!, consoles, reviews, and advice — all available for free. We’re only missing your disgruntled relatives for the annual Airing of Grievances. Well, we’re not exactly missing them, are we?

The Carnival of Gamers is a nomadic monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Next month’s location to be determined.

P.S. There’s your fucking yams, Michael. WTF, nobody told me I was in charge of the yams.

P.P.S. For those of you tracking my theft Fair Use of comedic material and pop culture, that’s 3.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/12/08/december-carnival-of-gamers/feed/ 2 The Carnival of Gamers https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/11/02/the-carnival-of-gamers-2/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/11/02/the-carnival-of-gamers-2/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:48:12 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/11/02/the-carnival-of-gamers-2/ Continue reading →]]> They're Here.You kids are gonna have to keep it down out here today. Uncle Foton’s feeling a little weak and until he takes a nap at the office, he doesn’t want to hear any roughhousing or loud arguments.

Fortunately, today is the November Carnival of Gamers with lots of stuff to keep you entertained.

The Carnival of Gamers is a nomadic monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Next month’s host will be Surly Gamers.

When you’ve finished consuming the Carnival, go read the U.S. Constitution. There’ll be a quiz tomorrow.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/11/02/the-carnival-of-gamers-2/feed/ 2 Carnival of Gamers #18 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/10/05/carnival-of-gamers-18/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/10/05/carnival-of-gamers-18/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:36:52 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/10/05/carnival-of-gamers-18/ Continue reading →]]> October 2006’s edition of the Carnival of Gamers is available at Man Bytes Blog and has been converted into a revival of sorts with 17 featured destinations. That’s 17 chances to be saved. Some of you may need more than 17 chances, you sick freaks.

The Carnival is a monthly showcase of game bloggers and their favorite posts — some you may have seen already, others will be brand new.

Next month’s Carnival will be hosted by Unfettered Blather.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/10/05/carnival-of-gamers-18/feed/ 2 Cheap Ass Carnival of Gamers https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/08/17/cheap-ass-carnival-of-gamers/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/08/17/cheap-ass-carnival-of-gamers/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:02:12 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/08/17/cheap-ass-carnival-of-gamers/ Continue reading →]]> Darkshore Flickering FlameThe late summer edition of The Carnival of Gamers is available for consumption at Cheap Ass Gamer. There is reading available for every budget, even you starving gamers who are reading this from the public library computers.

Speaking of clearance sales, going cheap, my primary Warcraft account: Level 60 Human Rogue, PVE-US server, PVP rank 9, reasonable reputation on the server, (and by that I mean I’m on a few ignore lists, but that’s nothing some apologies and a few minutes of insincere flattery won’t solve), and, as a special bonus, I’ll even throw in my guild for free — #3 in spendable DKP, baby!! Grab what you want with both hands! (Minors are advised to turn on the in-game word censor.)

Disclaimer: No, you can’t buy my stuff. Yet. However, each week of drama brings new hope.
Also: The next Carnival of Gamers will be hosted by Man Bytes Blog in October 2006.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/08/17/cheap-ass-carnival-of-gamers/feed/ 1 Carnival of Games https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/06/01/carnival-of-games/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/06/01/carnival-of-games/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:44:39 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/06/01/carnival-of-games/ Continue reading →]]> Darkmoon FaireJune’s Carnival of Gamers is open for business at Kim Pallister’s joynt — Carnival of Gamers #15: Hard Times Besiege the Midway.

I think you’ll find the Carnival has changed quite a bit this month.

And … I’ll leave it at that.

May you live in interesting times.

Next month’s Carnival will be July 6th, 2006 at an as-yet undisclosed location. Watch for it.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/06/01/carnival-of-games/feed/ 1 Let the Games Begin https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/05/05/let-the-games-begin/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/05/05/let-the-games-begin/#respond Fri, 05 May 2006 14:15:47 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/05/05/let-the-games-begin/ Continue reading →]]> Lord Victor NefariusLord Victor Nefarius says: Do you expect me to cower before the mighty legion of *FotonRogue*?

You are nothing to me. Less than nothing. Had I desired your head, it would have been presented to me on a pike.

You have made the mistake that all mortals make.

*Lord Victor Nefarius sighs.*

Time does strange things to those that use it as a form of currency.

I’ve made no mistakes.

In your rush to glory, you assumed that the pace of the game revolved around your actions. Can you even fathom how preposterous that sounds to a being like me? A being that if so inclined could cause your own insignificant thoughts to crush the peanut sized mass of grey matter floating within your skull.

You have lost your mind, Nefarius. You speak in riddles.

It is simple really! Allow me to summarize…

Please do.

In this world where time is your enemy, it is my greatest ally. This grand game of life that you think you play in fact plays you. To that I say…

Let the games begin!

The one-year anniversary of the Carnival of Gamers is available on buttonmashing, representing the collective work of over twenty gaming blogs.

Thanks to Tony of buttonmashing for organizing, prodding and sweating out the Carnival this past year — it could not have been easy at times. Accolades also to participants, past and present, who maintain a heavy gaming schedule AND write about it. How do we do it?!?

Mostly liquor and magic.

Until next week then, Foton out.

]]> https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/05/05/let-the-games-begin/feed/ 0 Lagfree Carnival of Gamers https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/04/06/lagfree-carnival-of-gamers/ https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/04/06/lagfree-carnival-of-gamers/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:13:47 +0000 https://afkgamer.github.io/afkgamer-com/archives/2006/04/06/lagfree-carnival-of-gamers/ Continue reading →]]> To Me Food Give April 2006’s edition of the Carnival of Gamers is available on n3rfed, cleverly illustrated with pseudo-screenshots of game conversations.

Don’t go read it now! If you’re going to play Warcraft tonight, save that link for the corpse run after Blackwing Lair’s Broodlord … y’know, when the instance starts to sputter and your casters use those famous last words, “I’m not sure this is going to work with the casting lag”, and you all decide to give it a try anyways because you don’t want to sit in the Suppression Room forever, so you dive in and shortly thereafter, your third tank starts getting his (or her) beatdown while the healers stare at perma-casting flash heals, and after the last rogue and hunter has been wtf-pwnt and you’re facing a run from the Searing Gorge graveyard through no fault of your own (this time), THEN take some time to read through the varied entries in this month’s Carnival.

I know you’ll be tempted to have the entire guild file an in-game petition, but reading the Carnival is a much better use of your corpse-recovery time and less likely to get your account banned for foul language.

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