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Well, we’re just your average group of geeky fans who like to talk a lot about the geeky things we like. A lot. Sometimes 10,000 words a lot (but not always). But wait, doesn’t picking things apart ruin your enjoyment, we hear you asking? For us? Definitely not! We find that digging deep into the whys, hows, whats, and are you kidding me’s of the things we watch, read, play, wear, listen to, and/or otherwise consume both enriches our enjoyment and helps solidify and work through our frustrations. We like to rave about the good stuff while also paying careful attention to flaws and implications. “Neurotic over analysis” is a compliment around these parts.

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"You've Got To Dig Down Into Community": Vic Michaelis And Kimia Behpoornia Reflect On Their Dimension 20 Debut In Gladlands - The Fandoment

Dimension 20's newest performers reflect on improv, hope, and hot bugs

Dan had a chat with @dropoutdottv vets (and D20 newbs) Vic Michaelis and Kimia Behpoornia about @dimension20official Gladlands, including their experience with tabletop, purposeful improv, and the power of cockroach abs.

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The Unseen Blends Horror And Trauma In Unsettling New Ways - The Fandomentals

Dive into the dark and isolated world of Isla in Abby's review of The Unseen by Ania Ahlborn (Brother, Seed)

"The Unseen is imbued with seeping dread, pooling in the corners of your mind and lingering long after you have put the book down." Check out @unstablebooks.bsky.social full review of Ania Ahlborn's latest, out tomorrow from Gallery.

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The Unseen Blends Horror And Trauma In Unsettling New Ways - The Fandomentals

Dive into the dark and isolated world of Isla in Abby's review of The Unseen by Ania Ahlborn (Brother, Seed)

"The Unseen is imbued with seeping dread, pooling in the corners of your mind and lingering long after you have put the book down." Check out @unstablebooks.bsky.social full review of Ania Ahlborn's latest, out tomorrow from Gallery.

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Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams

This month's public domain queer art is Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams. Twenty Years at Hull House is Addams' account of her creation and experience of Hull House on Chicago's West Side from 1889 to 1909. You can find Twenty Years at Hull House and the rest of the public domain catalog here.

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House of Fire & Blood Episode 55 - "Our Lord and Savior, Worms" - The Fandomentals

This week on House of Fire & Blood, Caroline and Gretchen discuss Aemond burning the Riverlands, Criston Cole's death, and worms!

This week on House of Fire and Blood, Caroline and Gretchen discuss Aemond burning the Riverlands, Criston Cole's death, and worms!

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Critical Role's New TTRPG Daggerheart Sets May 20 Release Date - The Fandomentals

Critical Role's Daggerheart, a new game long in development from Darrington Press, will officially release on May 20, 2025. Daggerheart’s Op

The highly anticipated TTRPG Darrington Press and @criticalrole will be available as both a standard core set and a deluxe, limited edition set with tons of extra goodies.

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Life, Death, And Saving Throws: Pathfinder Creative Director James Jacobs On Killing Gods In 2024 - The Fandomentals

Dan has a chat with James Jacobs to discuss the big changes coming to Pathfinder in Player Core 2 and the War of Immortals

Dan sat down with Paizo's James Jacobs to talk about Player Core 2, War of Immortals, and the seismic changes yet to come for Golarion.

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Faeforge Academy: Episode 172 - The Riverheart Sun pt. 1 - The Fandomentals

The Faeforge Academy is a proud member of The Fandomentals Network.

Don't miss the triumphant return of The Faeforge Academy!

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https://gofund.me/c67b5ff3

I have a GoFundMe set up now! I've got a destination and some support lined up, but I need help ensuring that I can land on my feet! Any help is appreciated, thank you all so very much for your patience and support!

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Hey y'all, I really hate to be doing this, but I'm homeless right now and I could really use any help y'all could possibly provide while I'm trying to get back on my feet.

I know times are tough for everyone, so obviously no real pressure here. If you can help though, my Venmo is @Molly-Piper-2

Thank you all so much 🙏💜

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EDIT also, my PayPal is [email protected] for those of y'all who prefer that!

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EDIT: I do have housing lined up now, I'm just trying to get by until then!

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Publishing Is Heating Up With These Summer Horror Releases - The Fandomentals

Summer can be spooky, too! And this summer horror is burning up. It was so difficult to narrow these choices down. I almost separated out Se

Spooky books aren't just for the fall! If you're looking for thrills and chills for Summerween, check out Cat's list of most anticipated horror lit for Summer of 2024.

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'For The Queen' Second Edition Tests The Limits Of Love And Loyalty - The Fandomentals

Darrington Press's push further into tabletop has so far shown a great deal of success thanks to the brand's dedication to storytelling. Now

Dan takes a perilous royal journey in his review of For The Queen Second Edition from @helloalexroberts and Darrington Press!

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ENnie Winning Horror TTRPG 'Jiangshi: Blood In The Banquet Hall' Set For New Backerkit Campaign This July - The Fandomentals

Wet Ink Games and Read/Write Memory have announced that Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall, the horror TTRPG by Sen-Foong Lim (Mind MGMT, B

After originally crowdfunding in 2020 and winning a Silver ENnie for Best Setting, Jiangshi: Blood In The Banquet Hall hits Backerkit for a second printing on July 23rd. The collaborative tabletop roleplaying game explores the Asian diasporic experience through horror and storytelling. The campaign will also include a new setting book featuring guest writers like @danielhkwan and @byconniechang .

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Hey y'all, I really hate to be doing this, but I'm homeless right now and I could really use any help y'all could possibly provide while I'm trying to get back on my feet.

I know times are tough for everyone, so obviously no real pressure here. If you can help though, my Venmo is @Molly-Piper-2

Thank you all so much 🙏💜

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Please give Molly a hand if you can! She's a great writer and a Dynamite person!

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does anyone know if we have dying in space later today

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Dead Beats (Stretch Goals)

You may be thinking "how is SprintingOwl going to add dragons to a game that is otherwise set in a normal, admittedly spooky, 1990s?"

The answer is twofold.

One, this is the first stretch goal, so if we get there I'm gonna have to do it somehow.

And two, boy I sure hope I think of something.

(To answer more seriously, I think I'm going to take the CS Lewis angle, where draconization is a process that happens to you if you do sufficiently dragony behaviors, hoarding wealth, destroying towns to take their stuff, etc. So it's sort of like if a private equity company could bite you like a werewolf.)