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The Amazing Digital Circus REVIEW - Episode 3: The Mystery Of Mildenhall Manor

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  The Amazing Digital Circus REVIEW - Episode 3: The Mystery of Mildenhall Manor       The Amazing Digital Circus , the juggernaut indie animation series created by Gooseworx and produced by GLITCH Productions , has hit its third episode, and boy, is it a spooky doozy perfect for the Halloween season! It's got scares! It’s got lore! It’s got discussions of body dysmorphia, memory issues, and trauma! And shotguns! What more could you WANT?!?        Overall, I would consider this the most mature episode we have seen (so far) in terms of subject matter and tone. Still, those facts only make for a more memorable experience that builds on the existential themes the show is building! Synopsis      The third episode of The Amazing Digital Circus follows the gang (sans Zooble) going on a horror-themed adventure in the ghost-infested Mildenhall Manor. This haunted mansion sees Pomni and Kinger trapped in the “Rated Mature” section,...

Player's 8-Step Guide to Character Creation and Roleplaying

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Player’s 8-Step Guide to Character Creation and Roleplaying        Being a player in any Tabletop role-playing game (TTRRG) comes with an immediate hurdle: making your character! Choosing your character options and rolling up stats is easy; Deciding on the type of person, attitude, goals, backstory, etc., and how all that will play out when role-playing is more challenging. Coming up with a unique character in which you intend to roleplay, most likely for an extended duration, is never easy and can leave one wondering where to start. To help new and old role-playing game players, here is a ten-step guide to help craft your characters into purposeful, meaningful, and enjoyable additions to any campaign! Step 1: Understand What Kind of Game You Are Playing   Know the Game; Know your Character      An excellent place to start is understanding the game and campaign you are making a character (or Importing an existing one) about!     ...

Dungeon Master's 10 Step Guide to Worldbuilding

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  Dungeon Master's 10-Step Guide to Worldbuilding      When it comes to being the Dungeon Master while playing Dungeons and Dragons, one of the most intimidating parts is how you go about crafting the world. The process of creating a diverse setting, NPCs, antagonists, and gods can seem like a lot to tackle, especially if it's your first time DMing. To help new and old Dungeon Masters alike tackle the daunting task of world-building for your Dungeons and Dragons campaign, here are Ten Steps to make engaging you and your players fun, easy, and effective.   STEP 1: Read the Dungeon Master’s Guide . Yo that looks like something you should read      It is a bold move for a blog to start with “read something else,” but it is warranted here. The official Wizards of the Coast Dungeon Master’s Guide (5E, but any edition works) contains, among other things, many tips and tricks for crafting a solid campaign setting, grand world, and striking multiverse. ...

Inside Out 1 VS. Inside Out 2, How do they Compare?

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  Inside Out VS. Inside Out 2      Inside Out 2, already a global box office hit at over 1 billion and 90% on rotten tomatoes in less than a month, is a runaway hit and one of Pixar’s strongest showings these past few years . The movie is a charming continuation of the first’s fantastic cast (and incredible new additions), the exploration of young Riley’s inner world, and the resulting conflict of both, but how does this movie compare to the first?      Generally, sequels perform slightly worse than the originals, both financially and critically , but how does Inside Out 2 compare and contrast with the original Inside Out? Does it buck the trend of sequels being poor successors to the originals? Or does it follow the trend of sequel movies' inability to surpass the original?   Animation and Setting      The original Inside Out featured impressive animation and a unique setting, and Pixar put a remarkable amount of thought and ca...