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How tabletop adventures reflect and shape real-world skills and perspectives
Roleplaying games (RPGs) have been a source of entertainment for decades, allowing players to embark on thrilling adventures, battle fearsome creatures, and shape grand narratives. However, beyond the dice rolls and character sheets, RPGs offer something even more valuable: life lessons. Whether it's Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, or any other tabletop RPG, these games provide insights into teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and personal growth. Let’s explore how roleplaying games teach us about life in ways we might not even realize.
By Bounty Hunter 12 months ago in Geeks
Marblehead Little Theatre's 'Little Women' Captivates Audiences
Never fear, the March sisters will guide your way. Marblehead Little Theatre brings the pages of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1868 novel, Little Women, to the stage. The story follows the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - transitioning to womanhood during the American Civil War.
By Marielle Sabbag12 months ago in Geeks
Zero Day Postmortem
Two-three days ago a web series came on Netflix named Zero Day. This morning itself I felt like watching it. You don't have to make much effort to watch it, you only have to watch six episodes. It is also available in Hindi dubbed form, especially if you are a Hindi-speaking audience like me.
By Ayush Verma12 months ago in Geeks
Why Nobody is Watching Mere Husband Ki Biwi in Theatres?
The movie "Mere Husband Ki Biwi," starring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar, was released at a time when "Chhaava" was gaining all the buzz, and all the theatres were running houseful because of "Chhaava." That's the reason no one was going to theatres to watch "Mere Husband Ki Biwi"; my theatre was empty.
By Ayush Verma12 months ago in Geeks
5 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Spin-Offs That Never Made It To Screen
A Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot has never seemed closer, with fans eagerly discussing what the proposed revival, said to be close to a pilot order on Hulu, could include. However, the revival news has also drawn attention to what could have been, with some mourning the various Buffy spin-offs that were in development at one time or another, but never quite made it to screen.
By Kristy Anderson12 months ago in Geeks
A Thousand Blows Season 1 Ending Explained
After Hezekiah's tragic boxing match, the season finale of A Thousand Blows ends on an unexpectedly harsh cliffhanger. The show, which is set in London in the early years of boxing's rise to international prominence, centers on a number of characters who live at the nexus of the city's criminal underworld and the expanding sports scene. As characters like Hezekiah Moscow and Mary Carr attempt to live their own lives free from expectations, the cast of A Thousand Blows is continuously enmeshed in each other's schemes and power struggles.
By WHB KHN12 months ago in Geeks
Captain America: Brave New World
Sam Wilson finally gets his own Captain America movie! I have been waiting for this for years. I am seriously excited, because though I really wanted to see Bucky as Cap I recognize that the way the MCU had shaped out at the time there was no real way to do that. I love Sam, I am excited to see him as Captain America and remind people what this character and what the mantle of Captain America is for. Cap is more than the serum, in fact if you can’t be deemed Captain America without it, then you shouldn’t have it. Captain America: Brave New World is Sam Wilson’s first real outing with the cowl and it's gonna be great (I hope).
By Alexandrea Callaghan12 months ago in Geeks
The Real-World Benefits of Playing RPGs: How Tabletop Roleplaying Enhances Your Life
Roleplaying games (RPGs) are often seen as an entertaining hobby, but their impact extends far beyond the gaming table. Whether you’re navigating social interactions, advancing in your career, or expanding your intellectual abilities, RPGs provide invaluable skills that transfer to the real world. By engaging in collaborative storytelling, problem-solving, and critical thinking, players develop abilities that can enhance their daily lives in profound ways.
By Bounty Hunter 12 months ago in Geeks
Chhaava Movie Ending Explained
At the end of the Chhaava movie, you must have seen that what Aurangzeb does with Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is very cruel. He pulled out Maharaj's nails, applied salt to his wounds and many other things happened.
By Ayush Verma12 months ago in Geeks
Master the art of suspense, fear, and psychological horror in your tabletop RPG sessions.
Horror RPGs stand apart from other genres due to their focus on tension, vulnerability, and the unknown. Unlike traditional fantasy or sci-fi adventures, where players often feel powerful and in control, horror thrives on the opposite: helplessness, paranoia, and a creeping sense of dread. A well-executed horror session can leave a lasting impact, making players question their every move. Horror RPGs are not just about monsters and gore—they are about atmosphere, psychology, and storytelling techniques that create an unforgettable experience.
By Bounty Hunter 12 months ago in Geeks
As Good as It Gets - A Movie Review
What if this is as good as it gets? As Good as It Gets is a 1997 romantic comedy-drama. Melvin Udall is a successful romance novelist with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He is rude to everyone he meets. After a predicament, he makes an unlikely friendship with a single mother and a gay artist.
By Marielle Sabbag12 months ago in Geeks
The Reason for Archiving Song of the South. Content Warning.
Trigger Warning: The following article contains discussions of racism and cultural appropriation of African American culture.
By Jenna Deedy12 months ago in Geeks