• The Great One Piece Journey (Part 23): Fish-Man Island

    The Great One Piece Journey (Part 23): Fish-Man Island

    Most people tend to agree that this arc is a bit lackluster. Not to say that it’s bad! It still has some incredible moments! But compared to the prior arcs, which were a joy from start to end, this one can be a bit… monotonous at times. You can really feel its length, even though…

  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is Overly Ambitious

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is Overly Ambitious

    It still feels weird to me that this is the last true Metal Gear Solid game we’re ever gonna get. Luckily, it’s a worthy send-off to the series. For the most part, at least. I have an extensive list of problems with this game. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is… weird. The core…

  • Is Frodo Baggins a Bad Protagonist?

    Is Frodo Baggins a Bad Protagonist?

    Of all the characters in Lord of the Rings, Frodo tends to get the most hate and criticism. It’s fairly easy to see why. Compared to characters like Gandalf, Aragorn, or even the other hobbits, he doesn’t have that much presence. Especially in the films, which is the version of the story most people are…

  • Writer’s Diary: February 2022 Update

    Been a while since I’ve done one of these. And hoo boy, have I got plenty to give you! Firstly, you may have noticed an absence of Energia chapters these last few months. That’s my bad. I haven’t been working on that project for a little while now, and it will probably be a little…

  • Lamia: Master of Illusion

    Lore: Rulers of Ruin Residing in the ruins of desert civilizations, lamias take all that has been vanquished and makes it the heart of their tyrannical rule. They rely on jackalweres to perform various tasks, like kidnapping slaves or stealing treasure, under the concealment of their magic. They’ll use those stolen goods to decorate their…