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The Drow Pantheon – Part 1

By David Cromie on March 31, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Epic Games Layoffs Hit a Man Fighting for His Life

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Halflings: Home is Where the Hearth is

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Firefly set to return

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Trailer Thoughts

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Tieflings: A Species Born in Exile and Hatred

By David Cromie on March 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )
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The drow pantheon—the Dark Seldarine—reveals that their worship isn’t just about evil, but about psychology. In a society dominated by Lolth’s cruelty, each god offers a different response to oppression. Vhaeraun represents ambition and equality for those cast aside, while Selvetarm offers a stripped-down existence of violence and purpose. These choices reflect survival strategies—ways for individuals to reclaim control, identity, or meaning in a world where power is everything. In 2022, when I was diagnosed with cancer, my world shrank overnight. Suddenly, everything felt uncertain — whether I’d live, whether my mortgage would hold, whether my family and girlfriend were coping, whether I’d even be able to keep working. But through all of that fear, there was one thing I never had to question: whether I could access the care I needed. 🚨🚨 FRIEREN SEASON 3 CONFIRMED 🚨🚨 #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #ttrpg #gaming #dndmeme Halflings, or the Hin, are often seen as simple folk — lovers of good food, warm homes, and quiet lives. But beneath that simplicity lies something far more meaningful. In a world defined by conflict and conquest, halflings embody a philosophy closer to Epicurean thought: that true happiness comes from modest pleasures, strong relationships, and freedom from fear. Their focus on family, storytelling, and shared tradition reveals a culture built not on power, but on connection. #dndgram #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons5e #gaming #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #baldursgate3 #ttrpgmemes #dndmeme It’s a Brand New Day for Spider-Man—and honestly? The MCU might finally be cooking again. The new trailer teases a darker, more unstable Peter Parker, still clinging to Ned and MJ after losing everything, while something far more dangerous brews beneath the surface. Mutation, Man-Spider vibes, Punisher entering the mix, and Scorpion finally getting his shot… this film looks stacked with tension, chaos, and emotional fallout. Tieflings in Dungeons & Dragons are more than devil-touched outsiders — they are a study in inherited stigma and identity under pressure. Born into a world that mistrusts them on sight, they embody what psychologists might call “social death”: a state where rejection becomes expected, and survival demands adaptation. Some respond by seeking belonging — building tight, resilient communities forged through shared hardship. Others turn inward, developing fierce independence where vulnerability feels like a risk too great to take. Neither path is weakness; both are human responses to a world that has already made up its mind.

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The Survivalist (2015) Film Review

By David Cromie on February 8, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

End of the world films fall into two categories for me either they are just awful and I don’t want to watch them or they are brilliant, terrifying and I don’t want […]

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) Film Review

By nerdgeistguestwriterdonal on February 7, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

At face value, this was a very enjoyable film. If I was to think too much into all of the emotion behind the film’s basis I would probably feel guilty for having […]

The Flash / Supergirl crossover is set for March 2016

By David Cromie on February 6, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s official, next month Supergirl will be joining the Arrow universe with an official cross over all thanks to The Flash. I just want to pause for a second and point out […]

The Answers (2015) Short Film Review

By David Cromie on February 6, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

This short film gives the viewer an unusual take on what it would be like to die. I discovered it last week and I really should have posted this sooner. The short […]

Dad’s Army (1968-2016) is still going strong

By David Cromie on January 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Dad’s Army is something I have very fond memories of, I remember sitting on the floor of my grandparent’s house and watching it with them while they laughed at it. I found […]

The Big Short (2015) Film Review

By nerdgeistguestwriterdonal on January 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Despite the fact that this may be considered an ‘unpopular’ or ‘against the grain’ opinion, I really can’t bring myself to say that I enjoyed this movie, let alone say I liked […]

The Revenant (2015) Film Review

By nerdgeistguestwriterdonal on January 18, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

I have been wracking my brain as to how to start this review. For those of you who haven’t seen this title yet, it will probably be difficult to understand what I […]

10 Cloverfield Lane-The sequel to Cloverfield is coming soon

By Jenny Tang on January 15, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

While many where left disappointed with Cloverfield (2008), especially when the teasers and trailers got many people curious, I can’t help but applaud JJ.Abrams for managing to keep a Cloverfield sequel secret […]

Alan Rickman 1946-2016

By David Cromie on January 14, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

I am writing this article with a genuine sense of shock as yet another great artist of our time has passed on. As of the 14th of January 2016, Alan Rickman will […]

“Make the best of every moment. We’re not evolving. We’re not going anywhere.” David Bowie 1947-2016

By David Cromie on January 11, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

After spending a weekend offline I woke up to discover the news that one of the greatest artists of the 21st century, if not ever has left this world. Not long after […]

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