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Asian Representation in the Spider-Verse
An exploration of Asian representation in the heroic characters of Marvel's Spider-Verse.
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A Glimpse into the World of Unlicensed Fan Merch
In late 2022, I purchased my first Genshin Impact fan zine and learned about the world of unlicensed fan merchandise. In 2023, it finally arrived!
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Shuna’s Journey to the Land of the God-Folk
A review of Hayao Miyazaki’s underappreciated 1983 watercolour-illustrated storybook
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Thoughts from a D&D Creator Summit Virtual Attendee
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Dungeons & Dragons Digital: Initial Impressions
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Inventing the Roleplaying Game: The First "Game Master"
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A Glimpse into the World of Unlicensed Fan Merch
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Dungeons & Dragons Digital: Initial Impressions
My thoughts from the first closed playtest of the upcoming D&D virtual tabletop (VTT)
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2023 D&D Creator Summit: Update
Wizards of the Coast sent care packages to all virtual attendees of the summit. Here's what was inside.
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Inventing the Roleplaying Game: The First "Game Master"
An examination of David Wesely's "Braunstein", a foundational creation in the history of tabletop roleplaying games.
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While I won't be leaving Twitter, I'll certainly be using the Notes platform on Substack!
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The Undisputed King of Direct-to-Video Action Cinema
I guarantee you’ve seen a Scott Adkins film that isn’t John Wick 4.
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Thoughts from a D&D Creator Summit Virtual Attendee
Was this an honest attempt to move the industry and hobby forward?
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Immortality, Loss, & Legacy
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End explores the pain of immortality in a story accessible to fantasy fans new and old.
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