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How to prepare Yourself for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
I'm typing this while wearing my Millennium Falcon t-shirt because with the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, there isn't a more exciting time to be an old nerd like me. Perhaps more than any other single franchise, it…
Why is Katniss Everdeen the best hero in literature?
When I say Katniss Everdeen, most people think of Jennifer Lawrence shooting a bow and holding up the Girl Scout salute.
And they wouldn’t be wrong.
However, when I hear the name Katniss, I think of a girl thrust into a horrible…
Review of the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, the Latest Book for D&D 5e
As someone who was lured back into tabletop gaming after a 20-year hiatus by D&D 5th Edition, I have a copy of each new D&D 5e release, devouring both core books and story books like a pack of prowling gnolls.
And although I'm…
Just in Time for Black Friday: Gift Ideas for Nerds
As I strolled through the local Wal-Mart yesterday, I was serenaded by the PA system with Christmas music. At once I was struck with two competing feelings. The first was one of indignation. The President hasn't even pardoned the turkey…
Tabletop Takeaways: Tips for Dungeon Masters with a Narrative Spin