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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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Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (2015) Teaser Trailer #2 Review

By David Cromie on April 19, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

I won’t lie I’ve watched the Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens teaser trailer 2 several times this week and I might have peed myself a little. Unlike the first teaser […]

10 Shows That Need To Be Renewed

By Imogen Jones on April 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s that time of year again folks. The time where we’re on the edge of our seats waiting to see if our favourite shows are going to be renewed or cancelled. A […]

Daredevil (2015) Netflix Series – A review of Episodes One-Three *May, or may not, contain spoilers*

By siobhanmcken on April 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

I might be the first to raise the alarm here, but I really think that Marvel and DC are slowly, but surely taking over the air-waves. It seems that everyday I look […]

Interview with Twinsters executive producer Jenna Ushkowitz at SXSW 2015

By Jenny Tang on April 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

During the SXSW 2015 Film Festival with had the opportunity to interview actress Jenna Ushkowitz, who produced the documentary Twinsters. Twinsters had it’s world premiere on Sunday 15th March at SXSW 2015. […]

Interview with James Ford Murphy at SXSW 2015 about Pixar’s short film Lava

By Jenny Tang on April 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

At SXSW 2015 we had the opportunity to interview James Ford Murphy, head of animation at Pixar Animation Studios, about his short animated film Lava. Lava is a 2014 animated musical short […]

The Brave and the Bold (and the Best); My pick of the New 52 Review One; Justice League Volume One: Origin

By siobhanmcken on April 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

As outlined previously, I thought it was about time that I gave an insight into some of the better offerings from the New 52 Universe. To begin with, I’m looking at a […]

The Brave and the Bold (and the Best); My pick of the New 52

By siobhanmcken on April 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Hi all! You’ll be glad to hear that I thought it was about time I came good of my promise and offered up a few reviews of the better offerings from the […]

Ant-Man (2015) Trailer Review

By David Cromie on April 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

So the Ant-Man trailer just dropped and I wont lie the first few shots where so generic I rolled my eyes; you know, shot of a city, shots of guys walking into […]

Interview with American Crime creator & writer John Ridley at SXSW 2015

By Jenny Tang on April 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

While at SXSW 2015, we had the opportunity to interview John Ridley about the new ABC television series he created called American Crime. John won a Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Academy Award […]

Interview with Mr Robot cast at SXSW 2015

By Jenny Tang on April 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

At SXSW 2015 we had the opportunity to interview the cast (Christian Slater, Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin and Portia Doubleday) of upcoming new USA Network series Mr Robot, which airs on 24 […]

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