The second part of the Rise of the Runelords campaign, The Skinsaw Murders adds a a lot of of horror trappings to the fantasy formula, with great results. The opening chapters of the adventure range from a slasher killer, a sinister hospital, ghoul attacks, and a journey into a haunted house, while later chapters return … Continue reading Pathfinder Revisited – Rise of the Runelords Part Two: The Skinsaw Murders
I’m starting my reread of Paizo's Pathfinder adventures at the very beginning: The Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Adventure Path”, it’s a kind of published RPG campaign, consisting of a number of linked adventures. Traditionally these go from low to high level but over the last several years … Continue reading Pathfinder Revisited – Rise of the Runelords Part One: Burnt Offerings
I think it's safe to say that at a global level 2024 was a bit of a nightmare, but in my personal life it was actually really good, something I am beyond fortunate to be able to say. I got a big promotion, went on an amazing road trip, got married, and turned 30. I … Continue reading Favorite Media of 2024
I first read a Brandon Sanderson novel in twelfth grade, cruising through Elantris in English class while I was supposed to be reading something else, and I enjoyed it enough that I sought out more. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mistborn trilogy, and was impressed with how well he managed to bring the Wheel of Time … Continue reading Book Review – Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
My name's Matt, I’m a librarian, comic collector and frequent gamer. I also obsessively over analyze almost all of the media I consume. Rather than annoy my friends and loved ones with that constant over analysis, I put it here instead. Watch this space for thoughts on the books I’m reading, the comics I'm pulling, … Continue reading Too Many Thoughts on Too Many Things
