Content Warning: This post contains discussions of death, supernatural beings, violent creatures, and acts of horror. If you prefer to not read about stories that contain horror elements we recommend you stop reading past this point. Have a happy and safe Halloween and check out our more family-friendly options if you are still looking for …
Welcome Variants, to spooky season! Today is Vampire Awareness Day. As such, I would like to illuminate the lore behind vampires and hopefully grant some protection from these undead on Hollows Eve. Some of you may be surprised to learn this, but originally Vampire Awareness Day had nothing to do with the denizens of Ravenloft …
As the world inches closer to Halloween on October 31st, we take a pit stop in the US to recognize one of the most iconic treats worldwide, chocolate! As chocolate loving nerds, we want to make sure you all get to celebrate in style! Check out the chocolate themed games and games accessories below! Chocolate …
Last week, I shared the big news that the giant of TTRPG’s, Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast, has teased either a 5.5 or 6th edition release in 2024. In the last few years, we have gotten some great new content from “Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything” and “Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft” along …
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I’m back for our last week together as we delve into another round of horror movies. Last week was my favorite of all these lists, and I’ve had a great time rewatching some of those flicks! This week’s list is perfect, and just in time for Halloween. Essential horror comedies are a great gateway into …
As the weather begins to cool and the thoughts of resting near an open fire become idyllic I wanted to bring a little heat to the next dish or dishes featured in this month’s Heroes’ Feast Cookbook Cook-Through series. So, Variant Rory and I settled on two complementary dishes to try: Dwarven Flatbread (page: 103) …
Sagrada Front cover of Sagrada depicts a beautiful stained glass window with red, green, blue, yellow and purple dice along with the company’s logo. Back cover provides a brief synopsis of Sagrada. Greetings crafters, puzzle fans and anyone who is like myself who is attracted to beautiful board game artwork! Let me introduce you to …
Roll for Initiative! When I started playing my first session of Dungeons and Dragons, I had my character sheet and back story ready to go. Roleplay was a little challenging for me, but I was able to stumble my way through my first real experience with any kind of improv. Everything was more or less …
Central Florida can be a tough place if you’re looking for some TTRPG action. Sure, Orlando and Tampa offer some amazing game, hobby, and comic shops with fantastic people ready to assist, but the rural area in-between can be a veritable desert of places to gather. This is why we were so excited to discover …
Not much is known about the now confirmed new edition of Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast, but in late September 2021 during the Future of D&D broadcast a hint was dropped towards the “Next evolution of the game.” As of right now, all that has been confirmed are several new books coming …
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