Richard Bailey
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I am currently working on expanding my writing topics and exploring different areas and topics of writing. I have a personal history with a very severe form of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
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Natural Remedies for Migraine Relief: What Science Says
Migraines are more than just headaches. They can take over your entire day, blinding lights, pounding pain, nausea, and a need to shut out the world. For many, prescription medications help. But others search for natural solutions, whether due to side effects, cost, or a desire to treat the root cause.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Longevity
Mastering TopHeroes: Tips and Tricks for Leveling Up Fast
Leveling up fast in TopHeroes is more than just a grind; it’s a strategic dance of choices, timing, and resource management. Whether you're new to the game or looking to gain an edge over your opponents, understanding how to accelerate your progression is the key to becoming a top-tier player.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
How to Build the Ultimate Team in TopHeroes: A Step-by-Step Guide
In TopHeroes, success hinges not just on tapping fast or upgrading blindly, but on carefully crafting a team that synergizes well, adapts to the meta, and scales with your progress. Whether you’re pushing through campaign levels, crushing arena rivals, or dominating guild bosses, your team composition is the difference between victory and defeat.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
TopHeroes Tier List: Best Heroes for Beginners in 2025
If you're new to TopHeroes, 2025 is a great year to dive in. The game's growing complexity is matched only by its roster of powerful characters. But with dozens of heroes available, knowing who to invest in can be overwhelming. That’s where this guide comes in.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
Top 10 Fermented Foods to Improve Gut Health Naturally
In recent years, gut health has gone from a fringe topic to a mainstream concern. We now understand that our digestive tract isn’t just a food-processing tube; it’s home to trillions of microorganisms that influence everything from immunity to mood.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Longevity
Shadows in Velvet - Part 5
The night of the final masquerade came dressed in crimson silk and dying stars. Verashtel glittered under moonlight, its towers painted in the colors of influence, peacock greens, mourning purples, blood-velvet reds. Gondolas drifted over the black-glass canals, their oarsmen silent, their passengers masked and magnificent. From balconies, laughter spilled like perfume, thick with tension, too bright to be sincere.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Leveraging Open Game Licenses for Your Indie RPG Project
Creating an indie tabletop RPG is an ambitious, rewarding endeavor. You’ve got mechanics to design, settings to flesh out, lore to stitch into every page. But before diving headfirst into your dream project, you might want to ask:
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Education
Integrating AI in RPG Level Design: A Practical Approach
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword; it’s rapidly becoming a practical tool in game development. In role-playing games (RPGs), where level design is central to immersion, pacing, and storytelling, AI is beginning to reshape traditional workflows.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Education
Shadows in Velvet - Part 4
The underground chamber beneath the House of Ambrith smelled of rose ash and old metal. Torchlight flickered off columns carved into laughing faces, hundreds of them, smiling, grimacing, leering down as if mocking every step the trio took.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Is Ketamine a Last Resort for Depression? When to Consider It
Depression is a labyrinth. For many, it feels like wandering endlessly through a fog with no clear exit. Traditional treatments, SSRIs, SNRIs, therapy, light the way for some. But others remain stuck in the dark, no matter how many medications they try or how long they spend in therapy. For those individuals, ketamine has emerged as a striking, controversial, and fast-acting alternative.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Shadows in Velvet - Part 3
Rain traced the curved windows of the Skyglass Hall in thin silver lines, casting wavering shadows over the ballroom’s polished floor. Outside, Verashtel’s highest spire moaned faintly in the wind, but inside, the laughter was too loud, the music too sharp, and the masks far too fixed. Danger lingered beneath the perfume and poise.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
