More than twenty-five years after his debut, Sephiroth continues to inspire debate, cosplay, fan art, and even fear. But what is it about this character that has given him such lasting power in gaming culture?
How to Make Rumi’s ‘Golden’ Outfit from KPop Demon Hunters
If you’re like most people, you’ve seen Kpop Demon Hunters on Netflix, and as a result you either have Soda Pop or Golden stuck in your head right now.
Expert advice: How to Make Combat Interesting
What makes combat interesting? A lot of GMs think the answer is giving the monster secret powers, to be revealed at the worst moment. I’ve even seen articles that suggest misleading players about the monster’s abilities. Which is a shame, because that tops my list of what Not to do.
Are steampunk novels too niche to be popular?
The Eternal Child is a thrilling mystery set in a 19th-century Britain plagued by an oppressive regime and the living dead.
Comfy cosplay: how to look good AND be comfortable at a con
Everyone has different goals when it comes to cosplay. Tori talks comfort whilst looking good at a con!
How to Cosplay Without Breaking Your Budget or Your Sanity
I was in high school when I attended my first comic con. My best friend (who has been obsessed with comic books since forever) told me about it: the big-name actors who show up, the goodies for sale, the costumes…
Why I introduced my daughter to D&D using ChatGPT
A blog in which guest writer Tori Struder tells the tale of what happened when she decided to ask ChatGPT to DM for her…
The importance of Photo Mode in modern gaming
We’ve all used the photo mode at some point or another while playing our favorite games.
Seven ways to make space scary
Graham Walmsley is a London-based author known for Cthulhu Dark and the forthcoming Cosmic Dark, both of which leverage minimalist mechanics for horror gameplay.
The Archivium: How to play the dark academia cosy horror solo RPG
LichLight Imprints is a small publisher focusing on solo RPGs. Just over a week ago, the company launched The Archivium, a journalling game about mystery, knowledge and dread.
