Paul Bellow's Blog, page 72
October 27, 2023
What Makes A Good Strategy Game?
Strategy games are the best genre of game you can play. When done correctly, they give you the perfect blend of endless entertainment and deep thinking. You can always spot the best strategy games and the worst ones as they’re light years apart from one another. The best games keep you playing for ages and never get boring while the worst ones are far too easy and you lose interest within hours.
It makes you wonder…what makes a good strategy game? Let’s find out!
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October 17, 2023
Top Eco-Friendly Toys for Christmas 2023 and Beyond
Sustainable Toy Choices for Conscious Parents
In today’s ever-evolving world, as the alarm bells of climate change continue to ring louder and more urgent, consumers find themselves at a crossroads. The decisions we make, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear, bear profound consequences not only for ourselves but for the planet at large. Among these critical choices, the toys we purchase for our children, often overlooked in environmental discussions, emerge as yet another battleground ...
Top Mobile Gaming Trends for 2023: New and Hot
In the grand tapestry of digital entertainment, mobile gaming has etched its undeniable mark, proving that it’s not merely a fleeting fad but a dominant force. Over the past decade, our smartphones and tablets have transformed from mere communication tools into powerful gaming consoles, capable of delivering experiences that rival, and in some instances, even surpass their console and PC counterparts. 2023 has ushered in a new dawn for mobile gaming, and it’s nothing short of revolutionary.
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Top Entertainment Ideas For Christmas 2023
Top Entertainment Ideas For Christmas 2023
As 2023 ushers in, we find ourselves still adjusting to the “new normal” and redefining how we celebrate the holiday season. The once-crowded malls and bustling festivities are now replaced by intimate family gatherings and digital experiences. This doesn’t mean that the Christmas spirit is any less; if anything, it is about finding innovative and unique ways to make it even more special. Let’s explore some fresh and fun ways to entertain this festi...
October 15, 2023
DND Goblin Backstory Ideas: From Misfit to Mischievous Hero
In the vast and very imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons, goblins often find themselves typecast as mere cannon fodder for budding adventurers. Their mischievous grins, gleaming eyes, and tendency for mischief are familiar sights in many campaigns, often heralding a skirmish in a dank cave or a dark forest. But what if there’s more to these creatures than just their love for shiny trinkets and knack for causing trouble? What if, just like any other race in D&D, goblins too can have rich, nua...
Is the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Worth It?
Is the D&D Starter Kit worth it? We’ve got helpful answers!
Dungeons & Dragons, commonly abbreviated as D&D, has carved its niche in the world of gaming as perhaps the most iconic role-playing game (RPG) of our time. Since its inception in the early 1970s, D&D has transported countless players into fantastical realms, allowing them to don the mantles of brave warriors, cunning rogues, and wise wizards as they embark on epic quests riddled with challenges, monsters, and treasures. Its dynamic ...
Is the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Truly a Gateway to Adventure?
Is the D&D Starter Kit worth it? We’ve got helpful answers!
Dungeons & Dragons, commonly abbreviated as D&D, has carved its niche in the world of gaming as perhaps the most iconic role-playing game (RPG) of our time. Since its inception in the early 1970s, D&D has transported countless players into fantastical realms, allowing them to don the mantles of brave warriors, cunning rogues, and wise wizards as they embark on epic quests riddled with challenges, monsters, and treasures. Its dynamic ...
What DND Accessories do you Absolutely Need in 2023?
Mastering the Game: Essential D&D Accessories for Players and Dungeon Masters
In the intricate and expansive world of Dungeons & Dragons, every participant, whether a player or a Dungeon Master (DM), plays a pivotal role in weaving stories of might, magic, and mystery. While players embody characters, forging paths of valor and villainy, DMs orchestrate the universe, crafting challenges, allies, and epic tales. Yet, much like a craftsman requires tools to perfect their art, D&D aficionados be...
DND Mercenary Character Backstory Ideas
In the sprawling tapestry of Dungeons & Dragons, mercenaries occupy a unique space, often dismissed as mere footnotes in grander tales or vilified as heartless gold-seekers. Yet, to pigeonhole them as simple sword-for-hire warriors would be a disservice to the depth and diversity they bring to the storytelling table. Their lives, shaped by a mosaic of personal tragedies, ambitions, debts, and dreams, are as complex and layered as any revered paladin or mysterious mage.
Mercenaries tread paths rid...
Spooky One-Shot Adventure Ideas: DND + Halloween
In the grand tapestry of role-playing games, Dungeons & Dragons holds a special, esteemed place. For many adventurers, the call of dark forests, haunted mansions, and mysterious lighthouses beckons with an irresistible allure, especially as the nights grow longer and the winds chillier. Spooky one-shot adventures offer an opportunity for both Dungeon Masters (DMs) and players to take a detour from their epic campaigns, allowing them to indulge in brief, yet intense, tales of horror and suspense....
