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Summary In mostTTRPGssuch as Dungeons & Dragons, worldbuilding is very much the domain of the GM. Sometimes players will have the opportunity to influence the setting in minor ways, but this pales in comparison to the amount of work and creativity the average GM puts into creating their worlds. However, indie TTRPGs are full of fresh takes on worldbuilding. It’s somewhat common to find games where players have an equal hand in establishing the setting, often through creating maps and other visual aids....

Quick Links Summary Devils and demons are some of the most favored creatures for Dungeon Masters to throw at their poorDungeons & Dragonsparties. The variety the creature type provides gives the Dungeon Master lots to play with in terms of stat blocks, and many parties often find themselves on the business end of a devil’s ire, especially if an unlucky fiend-pacted warlock isn’t quite holding up their end of the bargain....

Charizard is a mainstay in manyPokemon TCGsets, appearing amongthe most valuable cards in the base setand persisting through to some ofthe most expensive sets in the XY eraand beyond. Mega Evolution adds a whole extra layer of fun to the Charizard hype, giving us X and Y-themed forms to collect in Flashfire. Charizard X and Y are major contributors to the most valuable Flashfire cards, so prepare yourself for plenty of this Fire and Flying-type Pokemon....

Summary There’s simply no video game like onethat’s fully narrative-driven from start to finish, and some of the best ones are always where your story decisions for certain events and dialogue can alter the ending or your relationships with characters. Studios that do this remarkably well include Supermassive, Telltale, and Quantic Dream, but what about the lesser-known projects? Indie developers too hit the nail on the head by giving you wonderfully original games that implement choice-based narrative design in ways that can often compete with some of the Triple-A titles....

Ghost rare cards are some of the most eye-catching printings in theYu-Gi-Oh! TCG. While secret rare cards sparkle and ultimate rares have a nice texture to them, ghost rare cards make their card art misty white. Tilting the cards left and right reveals the card art, which almost has a three-dimensional depth to it. So now the question is, which ghost rare cards are worth the most? Unlike other rarities, Ghost Rare is not a printing that happens often, and less than 60 cards get this special treatment....

Summary Twitch can often bea pretty horrible and hostile place, but it can also be a platformthat brings communities togetherand does a lot of good in the world. You often have streamers that go out of their way toraise ridiculous amounts of money for charity, and popular Twitch streamer CDawgVA (real name Connor Colquhoun) is doing just that with his yearly charity auction for theImmune Deficiency Foundation. CDawgVA’s charity auctions have been known to include fairly strange items for Twitch fans to bid on andthis year’s is no exception....

Summary Dawntrail isFinal Fantasy 14’s fifth expansion, bringing the Warrior of Light to The New World to assist Wuk Lamat on her quest to become the land’s next Dawnservant. With an entirely new setting, several new characters, and the start of a new chapter for the Warrior of Light, Dawntrail is just the beginning of this story. While Wuk Lamat’s quest and Sphene’s plot are wrapped up in Dawntrail, there’s still quite a bit that goes unanswered....

Quick Links Classes are a fundamental part of character creation in Dungeons & Dragons, and with the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms crossover set, they became a part ofMagic: The Gatheringas well. While they usually represent one of the classic DnD classes, as the name implies, they can also represent jobs, talents, and other roles, as seen in Bloomburrow’s “talent” classes. The vertical layout and progressive nature of class enchantments may be confusing to players who have not previously experienced them, but they’re relatively straightforward once you understand them....

Yak T’el is the third map inFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, taking you to the dense forests that represent the home of the Xbr’aal. In the southern and lower part of the map, you can find a group of reclusive Mamool Ja, and the home of Bakool Ja Ja. Once you’ve obtained all 15 Aether Currents in Yak T’el, you’ll be able to fly on your mount here. While searching around the map with the Aether Compass can be fun, if you’re looking to get these done quickly, you’ve come to the right place....

Quick Links InFields of Mistria, every day counts, and you’ll have to juggle different activities like farming, mining, fishing, and fulfilling villagers' requests to contribute to the town’s growth. However, some tasks will take you from your peaceful farm life into the Mines to find certain materials while fending off monsters. You begin with a basic sword, and many villagers generously give you their old tools. However, there’s one crucial piece of equipment you lack: armor....

Quick Links Palworldis full of unique creatures and events that appear at a moment’s notice. Gathering valuable resources takes time, and you won’t always know when some of these materials will appear. One of the most elusive resources is Meteorite Fragments, but we’ll help you figure out where to find them. You’re sure to remember your first encounter with a meteorite! Meteorite Fragments have plenty of uses, though you’ll need to find multiple to craft anything....

Whenever another region gets added to the giant world ofGenshin Impact, one of the best things to come along with it is a free four-star character that everyone can acquire at any point in the future. For Natlan, this character was called Kachina, and you get her simply by progressing the story. However, if you want to upgrade this character, you’ll look for certain regional specialties called the Quenepa Berry. Thankfully, these can be quite easy to farm as long as you know the right locations....

I love it when something gets mixed reviews. It makes me so much more excited about reading, watching, or playing a piece of media if I know critics can’t reach a consensus. If everyone says that something is bad, likeLord of the Rings: Gollum, I know it’ll probably be bad. If everyone says that something is great, the best piece of media ever made, like Shin Godzilla, I know it’ll probably be worth my time....