Crossroads of Fantasy and Reality

From books, gaming, and hobbies, there are many ways to find fantasy in our lives

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Geeky Gifts For Her

Most of us have a special someone in our lives who is a geek at heart. Here are some unique ideas whether you’re looking for nerdy Mother’s Day gifts, birthday presents for gamers, geeky gifts for a girlfriend, or great ideas for that special nerd in your life.

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Date Night Gifts for Nerds - A Geeky Gift Guide for Romance

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just looking to make your special someone smile, a thoughtful gift can completely brighten their day. But when you think about romantic gifts, does your mind only go to the traditional options? Try one of these geeky versions to let them know you see their true nerdy nature.

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My Holiday Wish For D&D Players

Whether you enjoy to explore and set sail along the Sword Coast,

Or prefer the view of the Golden Sea from your ship’s high sternpost,

For those that seek the Sisters’ snowy peaks in the Spine,

To others that Giants of the Black Ash try to confine,

Whether you play in the frigid lands of Icewind Dale,

Or it is the barren lands of the Bandit Wastes that you travail,

This is my blessing and holiday desire,

For you, the adventurer, for next year to acquire:

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I’d Rather Be Looting a Dungeon – Gamers and Holiday Anxiety

The holiday can be a wonderful time of the year. But this time of year can also be a great source of anxiety.

And as a gamer, I find that I would much prefer to spend those cozy winter days online in a dungeon than participating in the festive season. And I am far from alone in seeking this Scrooge-like escape. Here are some ways to use gaming and other tips to help with holiday anxiety.

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Unique Holiday Gifts for the Tabletop Gamer in Your Life

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, including those you spend time around the tabletop with. But what to get that dungeon master that has everything? Or that fellow player that always seems to roll a natural 20 on their charisma checks? From D&D to other TTRPGs, here are some unique gift ideas for the tabletop gamer in your life.

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Why We Like Fear and How RPG Horror Campaigns Make for A Great Experience

Whether it’s a scary movie or haunted fiction, we enjoy being scared. TTRPG horror campaigns let us imagine ourselves as participants in tales of terror.

But they are also good for us mentally and socially. Here are the best reasons why you should try an RPG horror campaign for an experience that you’ll never forget.

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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”

– George Eliot