• Dune (By the Cover): So Much to Work With, All Ignored

    How long has it been since I looked at a cover? The answer is too long. Let’s fix that! Dune as a book is incredibly dense. There is so much world-building and lore crammed into this thing that the story straight-up becomes confusing. You’ve got the worms, the Spice, the unique inhabitants of the planet,…

  • Fungi: Yes, I’m Serious

    Move over, Beholder! Get lost, Dragons! It’s time to talk about the most legendary D&D foe of all time: fungi! What the hell? Why is this a thing? And why is there so much?! Between the lore and the stats, these guys take up two whole pages! Who put so much thought into magic fungi?!…

  • The Problem with Snyder’s Superman

    Superman is not a complicated character. He’s a symbol of hope, a hero who stands for all that is good. It’s easy to forget that, given how many stories focus on him using his godly powers to beat up a godly villain. Many people don’t recall that what made Superman iconic wasn’t his power, but…

  • Chapter 32: The Goals of Men

    *Quick aside: new chapters will now be releasing bi-weekly rather than weekly. Apologies for the inconvenience. I hope you enjoy this week’s chapter!* Energia: Titans of VeritàTable of Contents (For Catching Up) Eitan didn’t know what to expect when he finally cleared the course and got into the classroom. He had hoped to be taught…

  • Why The Quintessential Quintuplets Works

    The reputation surrounding harem anime is understandably not an extremely positive one. Most harem shows boil down to a series of cardboard cutout anime waifus falling in love with a moron that they have no reason to be attracted to, then hijinks ensuing. The story itself is just wacky scenarios that builds to nothing except…