How To Run An NPC Party Member In DND

DMPCs - an NPC who is also a fixed member of the party - are a topic of controversy inDungeons & Dragons,where some claim that they can destroy campaigns altogether, while others don’t see what the big deal is. As it is with most situations, there’s truth from both sides; DMPCs can work, but improper execution can disrupt the game. Thus, we recommend thinking thoroughly about whether you think a DMPC will benefit your adventure....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Kelly Blake

How To Solve Today's New York Times Strands, 2025 Solution #348

Quick Links Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft. Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution....

June 23, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Jeff Elliott

How To Solve Today's New York Times Strands, 2025 Solution #392

Quick Links Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft. Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution....

June 23, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Robyn Gardner DVM

How To Solve Today's New York Times Wordle#1300

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a brand newWordlepuzzle is ready and waiting to be solved. How has your score fared so far this year? Let’s keep it intact! If you need a helping hand, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Mary Booker

How To Solve Today's New York Times Wordle#1330

Quick Links Are you ready and raring to go to tackle today’sWordlepuzzle? If you find yourself running out of attempts faster than anticipated and you need a little helping hand, fear not, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Spencer Terrell

How To Unlock And Upgrade All Companions In Avowed

Quick Links The importance of companions is shown inAvowedever since the beginning where everyone on your ship is killed except one person, who fights alongside you in Northreach Fort. You can also have a second companion by your side here if you free Ilora from jail. However, both of these companions will leave your side as soon as you reach Claviger’s Landing, which is also the point where the main gameplay starts....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Timothy Elliott

How To Use Improvised Weapons In DND

Quick Links Has yourDungeons & Dragonsparty woken up in jail with all of their weapons and items stolen? Did your primary firearm break mid-fight with no means of preparing it? If you find yourself in a pinch in D&D with nowhere else to turn, it’s great to use improvised weapons in combat so that you can stay in the fight. But, if you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons, or even a veteran player, you might not have ever had a chance to use improvised weapons....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Douglas Young

I'm Still Baffled By Troy Baker's Indiana Jones Impression In The Great Circle

I’ve been working my way throughIndiana Jones and the Great Circleover the past week, and I’m enjoying it more than most triple-A games these days. It’s restrained in how much it asks of the player, is well-written and well-paced, and the story unfolding is pretty compelling. It might bethe best Xbox exclusive to grace the platform in the last few years. What Do You Mean That’s Troy Baker? But while playing it, I can’t stop thinking about the fact that I’m looking at Harrison Ford’s face and listening to Troy Baker’s voice....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Hunter Davis

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle On PS5 Pre-Order Guide: Editions And Bonuses

Quick Links We’ve known thatIndiana Jones and The Great Circlewould only be a timedXboxexclusive and that it would eventually come toPlayStation 5since last summer. After its release on Xbox at the end of 2024, PS5 owners now know when they will be able to embark on Indy’s all-new adventure.The Great Circle comes to an entirely new platform on June 26, 2025, continuing Xbox’s rollout of its exclusive on a platform that has been its biggest rival for four generations....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · William Diaz

Kaitlyn Dever Won't Be Buff As Abby In The Last Of Us, But She Should Be

WhenKaitlyn Dever was cast as AbbyinThe Last of Us, I was curious how the usually slight actor would bulk up for her role. Now we know the answer: she won’t. It’s a disappointing development, and while logistics and the personal involvement of TLOU creator Neil Druckmann in the show buy it some credibility, I can’t help but feelAbby is not Abby without the muscles. Aesthetically and thematically, they form a key part of her character....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Duane Smith

League Of Legends' Newest Update Seemingly Makes Free-To-Play Harder

Summary Since its initial release in 2009, there’s no denying just how popularLeague of Legendsis.Factor in the game’s presence on Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service, plus theimmense success of the Arcane animated series, and the series has arguably never been more popular. However, if you’re planning on jumping into the game, you may want to reconsider your decision. Specifically, if you plan on doing so as a free-to-play player. That’s because a recent update has players calculating hundreds of hours of playtime to unlock new champions (characters)....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Jeffrey Huber

Marvel Rivals Human Torch Debuts With Game’s Fifth-Worst Win Rate

Summary At its current rate, Marvel has enough characters forMarvel Rivalsto pull from thatthe game could still be going in 875 years, taking us to around the year 2,900. That doesn’t make each release any less exciting, however, with the latest characters,Human TorchandThe Thing,dropping earlier this monthto much fanfare. However, while their introductions brought much excitement to the game, they’ve failed to make an impact on its current meta, with Human Torch in particular struggling....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Tracey Galloway

Marvel Rivals Leaks Points To Season One Nerfs For Hawkeye And Hela

Summary With a roster of 33 heroes and villains, one month intoMarvel Rivals, there has naturally been a lot of discussion surrounding characters that aren’t good enough, and perhaps more importantly, those who are far too overpowered. It’s likely the start of season one, which could be here by the weekend, will bring about the first round of Rivals' adjustments, and it will seemingly spell bad news for Hela and Hawkeye mains....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Marilyn Martin