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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

By David Cromie on March 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Firefly set to return

By Imogen Jones on March 18, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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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Welcome To Me (2015) Film Review

By Imogen Jones on June 25, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

When I first saw the trailer for Welcome to Me I was immediately intrigued. Mental health is a fairly under represented topic in film and the character of Alice is probably one […]

Eimear Noone Presents “Songs of Zelda: A Link to the Celts”

By David Cromie on June 25, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

I have a lot of pride when anyone from Ireland does something outstanding or unique, mostly because I’m from this tiny island (20th largest on earth).  So when I found out that […]

Gurren Lagann:The game changing anime that I just can’t get enough of!

By David Cromie on June 25, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

A few months back I wrote up an article for Kill La Kill and I really enjoyed discussing the satire and comedy and seeing that show for the insane parody that it […]

Shenmue 3 is finally happening thanks to Kickstarter and the fans

By David Cromie on June 24, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Christmas 2000 was a surprisingly cold Christmas in Belfast and I still remember it being a weird time. I was in my early teens, we were starting to notice girls, get cell […]

The Overnight (2015) Film Review

By Imogen Jones on June 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

When I came out of the Edinburgh Film Festival screening for The Overnight the first thing I thought was how the hell am I going to review that? You see, it’s like […]

The McLaren Award:New British Animation 2 at EIFF 2015

By Jenny Tang on June 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

The second of two screenings showcasing the most exciting and fresh British animation. From the sublime to the silly, this collection of outstanding UK-produced animation is a tour-de-force of talent. It is […]

James Horner-A legendary film music composer (1953-2015)

By David Cromie on June 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

He will forever be remembered for composing the soundtracks for the film blockbusters including Titanic, Avatar and Braveheart but James Horner brought a lot more music into our lives than you could […]

Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) Film Review

By Jenny Tang on June 23, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

The first film I decide to see at this years Edinburgh Film Festival is Diary of a Teenage Girl directed by Marielle Heller. I knew this screening was going to sell out, […]

Dawn (2015) Film Review

By siobhanmcken on June 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

When I was asked to review a short film directed by Rose McGowan, star of ‘Charmed’ (aka everyone my age’s childhood), I, of course, jumped at the chance. Rose McGowan is better […]

Jurassic World (2015) Film Review

By David Cromie on June 21, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

The original Jurassic Park may have been 65 million years in the making, with this new one taking 15 years it pales in comparison, but the 4th film in this franchise has […]

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