Day: July 24, 2024

Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight RPG is D&D-inspired, but with a twist

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Brandon Sanderson, the writer behind The Stormlight Archive collection, has experienced significant success in recent years with several high-earning crowdfunding campaigns. In 2022, his Dragonsteel Entertainment raised over $41 million from four undisclosed novels and an extra $23 million for a series of luxury reprints. Sanderson’s latest venture is a collaboration with tabletop game publisher Brotherwise Games for The Stormlight Roleplaying Game, launching on Kickstarter August 6th. Our team at TopMob had the opportunity to preview a beta version of the rules and discovered a tabletop RPG based on the d20 system, similar to Dungeons & Dragons. However, an intriguing twist sets it apart: An unusual die that holds great potential.

Run times for all 8 episodes of House of the Dragon season 2

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Almost finished with the second season of “House of the Dragon,” HBO’s prequel to “Game of Thrones.” Now we have the length of each episode from HBO’s official schedule. Here is a comprehensive list, including release dates and known titles: (HBO has been less than forthcoming about episode titles prior to their release)

Small Council: Let’s debate the latest episode of House of the Dragon

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DAN: Over the past few episodes of House of the Dragon, I’ve expressed frustration about the pacing. But I must admit, I was wrong. The storylines that seemed dormant are now blossoming. The people of King’s Landing have been simmering under the Velaryon blockade for weeks, and their anger boiled over in last week’s thrilling riot scene. Characters like Ulf White, Hugh Hammer, and Addam of Hull have been lurking in the background, and now they’re taking center stage. The developing relationship between Rhaenyra and Mysaria surprised me, but their growing connection was hinted at for weeks. It seems that a gradual approach can indeed lead to great results.

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is a puzzle masterpiece

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A Role-Puzzling Adventure,” instead of a typical title screen appearing immediately, developer Furniture & Mattress presents a puzzle. The screen initially displays the seemingly unintelligible text “GER ARRAN.” However, as you experiment with button inputs, such as moving your joystick to the left several times, the title “Arranger” is revealed. This innovative introduction not only functions as a title screen but also serves as a tutorial on how to play the game.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire botches a beautiful queer storyline

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As someone who grew up in the ’80s and watched the original Ghostbusters movies countless times, I was excited when they announced a reboot. However, my connection to the franchise isn’t as strong these days. But even with that perspective, I was left feeling underwhelmed by “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” on Netflix.

The top 30 chilling true crime documentaries to stream now: From serial killers to romance fraudsters, our critics sift through hundreds of options so you don’t have to

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As an avid true crime enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the intriguing stories that unfold in the darkest corners of our society. Serial killers with their chilling modus operandi, cult leaders who manipulate and deceive, miscarriages of justice that leave us questioning the fairness of our legal system, and unresolved disappearances that keep us on the edge of our seats – the choices can be overwhelming for someone like me.