by David Szalay The flat protagonist hovers over the surface of his own life without any apparent thought, or even motive or feeling about consequences or effects he might have on others. The friends and family that surround him seem bemused at times by him, as he responds to his own life with helplessness. The […]
Theme: Characters:Start date: December 1st, 2025 Final day for submissions: February 15th, 2025Voting period: February 15th-February 28th Prize: $150 gift card to an art supply store Rules:Only 2d art or small objects (maximum dimensions: 2ft x 2ft x 2ft) will be accepted.You must be 18 or older to enter.You do not have to be a
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra tickets are back! There are two to four vouchers available to six different shows, and each voucher is good for two tickets when filled out and brought to the IPO box office. One voucher per patron, and they are first-come-first-served. The first concert of the season is on Oct. 25.
by Spenser Starke, Rowan Hall, and Matthew Mercer Much ado has been made about Daggerheart since its inception and it’s understandable how it has accrued so much hype. It’s connection to the highly-acclaimed Matt Mercer and his Critical Role TRPG orbit provides it with some serious bona fides in the gaming spaces. And as interest
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by Ben Milton For anyone who has ever watched the movie Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, the idea of turning it into a tabletop RPG might seem to be a curious choice. While it was definitely a work filled with whimsy and memorable visuals, it hardly had the worldbuilding to sustain a fully realized RPG world. If
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore your State’s natural and historical resources this summer. Available 24/7, the Explore More Illinois resource allows you to use your library card to get free or reduced cost access to dozens of sites and facilities around the State of Illinois. Login with your card and pin number.
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Long ago, in a distant land, there once was a peaceful Realm of the Blue Islands, where justice, honor and copious amounts of books could be found. Ruled over by the good Queen Narrativia, the Realm of the Blue Islands knew nothing but peace and tranquility. But alas, this peace was undone. In the depths
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by Evil Hat Productions One of the most important parts of tabletop gaming is the imagination that comes with it. Even if you have the most well-made figurines or high-fidelity virtual tabletop system, the most important part of the tabletop gaming experience is going to occur between the ears of its players and its gamemaster.
by Huw Richards and Sam Cooper Sam Cooper goes by the name Chef Sam Black on Instagram and Substack, where he posts fantastic content – videos of fermentation recipes, food growing instruction, and notes on his personal philosophy. His soft voice, Welsh accent, and various bubbling mysterious ferments are an oasis of calm and positivity
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by Modiphiüs Entertainment “Space, the final frontier…” These were the words which helped to capture countless imaginations, stretching from its origin in the sixties into the modern era. Star Trek has earned its place in the nerd pantheon as a science-fiction universe that tells the story of an optimistic future of abundance, diversity and exploration.
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