Warning: Minor spoilers ahead So, I just got home from seeing Venom and I'm sat here typing, at my computer, desperately trying to think about how to approach this. The answer should be simple: I want to do a review of the new Venom movie starring Tom Hardy. The issue is that I feel to … Continue reading Regarding Venom: a movie review and character rant.
WARNING: This blog is a long one. Oops. The best experiences in D&D are the ones where afterwards both the DM and players sit back, relax and think 'wow, that was awesome'. It doesn't happen all that often, which is fair. A lot of things contribute to a session's mood and how people enjoy a … Continue reading From the DM’s Chair: Session 16, A Moth to a Flame
WARNING: MILD SPOILERS AHEAD The 'Freak of the Week' is a concept you see in almost every TV show. The premise is a simple one: a new enemy and an isolated plot-line arises to confront our heroes for a single episode. Its equal parts necessary filler and the sad result of having to write a … Continue reading Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 4: Arachnids in the UK review.
An aspect I've yet to properly touch on in this blog is the act of roleplaying itself, a main part of why we even play Dungeons and Dragons. Being able to have a character and explore what makes them emotionally resonate is one of the great processes of playing D&D, slowly learning and developing your … Continue reading From the DM’s Chair: Session 15, Devil May Care
As I've mentioned before on this blog, I have a massive issue with the past few series of Doctor Who and I will probably ramble on about it to anyone who would care to listen. I hated Moffat's writing style, thought his overarching plots were far too based in tantalising fan-fiction concept to actually deliver … Continue reading Doctor Who Series 11, Episode 3: Rosa Review.
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