2022-12-16 - Nerd Nite #45

Bartender and bringer of egg nog Andrea throws the Christmas sign of the Secret Order of the Water Buffaloes.

James Gibbs talked to us about cleaning up Tokyo's rivers: the how, the why, and the occasional resistance from municipal governments. More info at http://www.tokyoriverfriends.org/

James Gibbs talked to us about cleaning up Tokyo's rivers: the how, the why, and the occasional resistance from municipal governments. More info at http://www.tokyoriverfriends.org/

James Gibbs talked to us about cleaning up Tokyo's rivers: the how, the why, and the occasional resistance from municipal governments. More info at http://www.tokyoriverfriends.org/

James Gibbs talked to us about cleaning up Tokyo's rivers: the how, the why, and the occasional resistance from municipal governments. More info at http://www.tokyoriverfriends.org/

"Interface Dramas": a genre of video game that uses computer or phone interfaces as the game UI was the subject of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer's joint talk. Their own game, Terranova, is just such a game. You can check it out at https://playterranova.com/

CJ talking about Interface Drama.

The subject of interface drama is very close to Matt's heart.

Indispensible volunteer Coco manages the live social media during the show.

"Interface Dramas": a genre of video game that uses computer or phone interfaces as the game UI was the subject of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer's joint talk. Their own game, Terranova, is just such a game. You can check it out at https://playterranova.com/

"Interface Dramas": a genre of video game that uses computer or phone interfaces as the game UI was the subject of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer's joint talk. Their own game, Terranova, is just such a game. You can check it out at https://playterranova.com/

"Interface Dramas": a genre of video game that uses computer or phone interfaces as the game UI was the subject of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer's joint talk. Their own game, Terranova, is just such a game. You can check it out at https://playterranova.com/

"Interface Dramas": a genre of video game that uses computer or phone interfaces as the game UI was the subject of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer's joint talk. Their own game, Terranova, is just such a game. You can check it out at https://playterranova.com/

Our curious crowd sits, listening greedily to our speakers.

Rod, CJ, and Matt

Rod, CJ, and Matt

With a series of dramatic arm movements, Rod Van Meter expounded on the all-consuming hobby of astrophotography.

With a series of dramatic arm movements, Rod Van Meter expounded on the all-consuming hobby of astrophotography.

With a series of dramatic arm movements, Rod Van Meter expounded on the all-consuming hobby of astrophotography.

With a series of dramatic arm movements, Rod Van Meter expounded on the all-consuming hobby of astrophotography.

This time, Selena is behind the camera instead of in front of it, as she photographs NN Tokyo boss Andrew attacking the beautiful birthday cake she made for him and shared wtih all the guests.