Author: jernahblunt
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Main Character in Another World: Naofumi Iwatani (Shield Hero)
Most isekai protagonists are given the red carpet treatment upon their arrival in the other world. Godly powers, unwarranted respect from everyone, a harem, etc. You know the drill by now. Naofumi Iwatani was not given such treatment. Just the opposite, in fact. ‘Rising of the Shield Hero’ does something interesting with the isekai formula.…
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Writer’s Diary: October 2023 Update
Spooky season is upon us once again. Let loose the skeletons and the spiders and other scary things starting with the letter S! I don’t even know what that was. I’m pretty sure it was supposed to be a joke, but not even I can be sure. Anyways, here’s the plan. For movies, we’ve got…
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Yuan-ti Part 2: Stats and Placement
Stats: Slithering Spell Slingers It’s not enough that there are three of them. No, the malison has to have three different types as well! Five for the price of three today, everyone! The yuan-ti abomination is the strongest of the lot. Its AC isn’t bad and its HP is in the triple digits. On top…
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Does The Mummy Returns Still Hold Up?
Halfway through this marathon already and I only just realized I could’ve called it Mummy Monday. Truly, I am ashamed of myself. Long ago, when the Scorpion King made a pact with Anubis, he and his army were sealed away to await their reawakening. In 1933, Rick and Evelyn, along with their son Alex, dive…
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Castlevania: Nocturne is a Fantastic Sequel
Grab your whips and say a prayer, everyone. Here we go again. I loved the first Castlevania series. Sure, it had it’s problems, especially in the latter seasons. But I’d still say it’s among the best video game adaptations we’ve gotten so far. Question is: does Nocturne have the same spark? I’d say it does.…
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