Oh man, my heart. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a retelling of the Illiad, focusing on the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. As a matter of fact, the tale is told from Patroclus' perspective. We follow the pair as they grow up together and bond, knowing only hints of what the fates have... Continue Reading →
Well, this year E3 has been a bit different. Not going to lie, I felt a little let down this year. It didn't feel like E3 if that makes sense. That being said, we did get some exciting news and enticing games to keep an eye out for. Without a doubt, my favourite showcase was... Continue Reading →
In a previous ramble, I mentioned my newest character, Zyn Zoland for our Curse of Strahd campaign. Well, I thought it would be fun to tell you guys a bit more about my Drow Necromancer. When I first envisioned him, he was a nervous wreck and an edgelord. I mean, it's Curse of Strahd, it's a gothic horror... Continue Reading →
Two days to go until E3 2021! Since last year's E3 was cancelled for obvious reasons, I feel like this year has more pressure on them to really put on a show. Of course, E3 isn't the only online event. As a matter of fact, Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is going live on YouTube... Continue Reading →
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint is a retelling of the epic of Theseus and the Minotaur but from the perspective of the two princesses of Crete, Ariadne mostly but also her younger sister Phaedra. In case you haven't brush up on your mythological studies, Ariadne was the one who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth with the help... Continue Reading →
How the hell is it summer already? Time has truly been flying by these last couple of months. Maybe it's because things are finally opening up and looking brighter. My hometown is finally getting into Level 2 restrictions, meaning we can now visit each other indoors and drink inside at pubs. Things truly are looking... Continue Reading →
I'm not sold on the title, if you have any suggestions please let me know! Ten books in one month. Man, I was on a reading roll this month! I don't know why, but I am not complaining. Also, I hit the first half of my reading goal! My main goal is to read at... Continue Reading →
Before we begin, just wanted to share a little something. In a few hours, I am getting my second shot! I am prepared this time for the side effects, bring it on. They say that true friendship never ends. Well does that still apply when one of said best friends is possessed by force of... Continue Reading →
A bit later than we planned, but last week he had the first session of our new D&D campaign. This time around, we are playing Curse of Strahd. For those of you who don't know, Curse of Strahd is a fantasy-horror adventure. It's a beloved and feared module as it doesn't hold back. After getting letters addressed to... Continue Reading →
Thank you so much, Red Metal for tagging me! Man, I can't remember the last time I got tagged. It has been a while. On to the questions and answers! Between music, film/television, and game critics, which do you find the least consistently reliable? I don't tend to listen to critics. Mainly since quite a... Continue Reading →
