Topic: Not an Easy Game to Play: A Single Man?s Guide...

Darien Fenner

Date: 2009-11-17 22:12 EST
The following article was found on page five of the RhyDin Post, Tuesday, November the 17th.

Not an Easy Game to Play: A Single Man's Guide to RhyDin Dating

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/dfenner_photo/521311356_3ef416f175-1.jpg Gossip Columnist: Emmet "The It Man" Bane

The Beatles were right— yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.

And by yesterday, of course, we mean' never. But however difficult love is to come by, rest assured that here in RhyDin it is not entirely impossible; one needs only to know where to look.

In RhyDin, the women are beautiful and plentiful; unfortunately this also makes for slim pickings, given that nearly every gorgeous or charming gal is usually taken. If you are interested in finding your soul mate, don't hesitate. Don't be shy; don't play hard to get. Get your meek, sullen bum off that bar stool and say hello to a pretty girl— chances are, she'll say something back. And if it's a rejection, so what? Try again tomorrow, with a different lucky lady.

I know what you're thinking. If the women are so plentiful, just where can I find a good one" Thanks to our very own gossip columnist Brooke Lydon, we have managed to put together a fantastic list of "it' places in the city where choices are vast, and love is in the air.

The Red Dragon Inn When all else fails, stick to the familiar right' Rest assured, the Inn is anything but dull. The place is almost always popping with music or some kind of activity, and the drinks are cheap (if not free. How does Panther afford it, we wonder") The Inn is frequented most often by RhyDin newcomers (it does stick out like a sore thumb in the midst of the city, after all) and post-workday business workers. You know, those women that can totally pull off a drab suit' Besides, businesswomen are notorious for being" um' uninhibited once you get their noses out of a book. Just stay away from the clam chowder— you'll regret it.

Teas and Tomes Realistically speaking, the Tomes is generally reserved for couples and is a great get-together place for close friends (Have you tried their hot cross buns" One word: ambrosia.) But every now and then shy, reserved ladies will hole themselves up in a cozy little corner with a cup of tea or pumpkin spice muffin. Initiate conversation by offering to buy her a cup of coffee and ask what she is reading. Mind the occasional dragon snogging, though.

The Twilight Isle If your type veers sharply from the ordinary, the Isle is the place for you. Once you get over the fear of having all of your appendages lost in some mysterious portal transference, the sandy beach is actually quite nice— not to mention rife with odd species and magic-users. You are more likely to encounter half-breeds, elves, and hybrids there; and while quite a few can be intimidating, they tend to be a bit more scholarly, if not whimsical in personality. Maybe it's the air" The Isle is also known for harboring magic duelers, which brings us to our next location.

The Arena and the Outback We lump these places together because the women who frequent dueling venues are" well" duelers. And let's face it— duelers are usually competitive, short-tempered, painfully voluptuous (and therefore near unattainable) little minxes who would sooner get you in a ring and kick the snot out of you than chat up the weather over a cup of coffee. If you can get past the icebreaker" er" bone-breaker barrier and actually submit yourself to a few rounds, these lovely ladies are extremely assertive and confident, not to mention H-O-T!

White Lotus Pavilion and Southern Glen Here you'll find the earthy wild-child of the female sex. While nature-lovers are usually notorious for being" um' air-headed, they seem to exhibit a much more intense connection to life— some kind of hippie joi de vive. Just make sure you know what kind of plants she's farming before you ask her out.

The Flying Havana RhyDin's premier SALSA club! Located in the downtown district, this place is for the feisty lasses all over the city with mad dance skills. The tequila is cheap, the margaritas are fantastic, the music is great, and Cortez keeps the place just selective enough to always have it in high demand. If you can manage to get in, The Flying Havana is quite possibly one of the best clubs in RhyDin. It can be a little loud at times, so once you find the lucky lady on the dance floor, bring her out to the patio for a few drinks. I guarantee you'll both be singing a different tune come morning!

That does it for us here on the Gossip floor of the Post. Ya'll don't be shy about writing— the "It Man' is ready to hear all about your relationship woes!

Until next time, stay sassy RhyDin!