Tag: Dungeons and Dragons

This Town Is Haunted – Review of “Stranger Things 4” Episode Two “Vecna’s Curse”

One has to wonder why anyone insists on staying in Hawkins, Indiana after the last three years (in the show’s timeline). Hawkins is cursed, as young Dustin points at the end of “Vecna’s Curse”, the second episode of Stranger Things 4. The death of Chrissy Cunningham hangs over the entirety of the episode, fracturing an … Continue reading This Town Is Haunted – Review of “Stranger Things 4” Episode Two “Vecna’s Curse” →

Into the Darkness – Review of “The Legend of Vox Machina” Episode Four, Five, and Six

Title Card for The Legend of Vox Machina. Source Each of the episodes for the first season of The Legend of Vox Machina can be seen as microcosm of what makes Dungeons and Dragons a fun experience but a disjointed one. Transferring the erratic nature of a game session into a cohesive narrative is a … Continue reading Into the Darkness – Review of “The Legend of Vox Machina” Episode Four, Five, and Six →

First Impressions – “Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons”

Cover Art for "Fizban's Treasury of Dragons". Source If you enjoyed reading this essay, considering clicking the Buy Me A Coffee button to the right or signing up for my Patreon page here. Patrons and Supporters get early access to essays like this as well as exclusives only available to members. Of all the various … Continue reading First Impressions – “Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons” →

A New Adventure Begins – “Exandria Unlimited” Episode One

Exandria Unlimited, the new series for Critical Role. Source I love Dungeons and Dragons. It has been a passion of mine since I was twelve years old. And while there have been times I was not fond of the products related to Dungeons and Dragons, it has still held a special place in my heart. … Continue reading A New Adventure Begins – “Exandria Unlimited” Episode One →

What Role Are You Playing? – Cyberpunk Red

The first thing anyone who plays a role-playing game has to ask themselves is this: What Role are you going to play? Not necessarily the Class or Job or whatever term is used to denote the character class, but how you plan to function within the game that is being run. The joy of role-playing … Continue reading What Role Are You Playing? – Cyberpunk Red →