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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · May 13
Want to write about games, comics, books, or movies? We're a fully worker owned and independent site always looking for writers who want to nerd out and explore the fundamentals of fandom. Come join us!

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Write for Us! - The Fandomentals
The Fandomentals is a homegrown network of fans from all over the world. If you're passionate about discussing your favorite TV shows, movies, are
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A new era for The X-Men kicks off in February with a mix of new and returning titles.

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With The Age Of Revelation Thankfully Over, The X-Men Face Threats And New Editorial Mandates In Shadows Of Tomorrow - The Fandomentals
Learn more about SHADOWS OF TOMORROW, the new era of X-Men storytelling kicking off in January, with February issue reveals!
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Absolutely crushing news today of a really great guy in the Dragonlance community whose house burned down and while his family were able to get out he didn’t make it. There’s a gofundme here to support them.

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Donate to Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire, organized by Idalia Thrax
My name is Idalia Nelson Thrax. On November 11, 2025, I lost my spouse and … Idalia Thrax needs your support for Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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Stephanie Phillips Will Take Matt Murdock Back To School In A New Era Of Daredevil - The Fandomentals
DAREDEVIL by Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett begins in March.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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Stephanie Phillips Will Take Matt Murdock Back To School In A New Era Of Daredevil - The Fandomentals
DAREDEVIL by Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett begins in March.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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We've been seeing discussions about the art of Actual Play in the last few weeks, and it reminded us of some fantastic conversations that @rowanzeoli.bsky.social had with creators as part of her Off Screen miniseries. So let's revisit them!
Off Screen Episode 1
In the first installment of Off Screen: Rowan interviews Tony Kiger about their experience being a DM.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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It's an Indie TTRPG Daily Double as Dan chats with @theurbanavian.bsky.social about the spiritual and artistic influences of Ambition.
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"Embrace The Uncarved Block": Yanni Panagiotopolous On The Dao of Ambition - The Fandomentals
Yanni and Dan chat Eastern philosophy, Tarot, and the art of Helvetica Blanc
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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In You Will Die In This Place, @liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social explores questions of design, ownership, and artifact. Check out her interview with Dan now:

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"How Do You Scare People With Words": Elizabeth Little On The Personal and Post Modern TTRPG 'You Will Die In This Place' - The Fandomentals
Dan chats with Elizabeth Little about You Will Die In This Place, her new TTRPG that blends nihilistic dark fantasy with a metanarrative inspired by found footage horror and Little's own experiences
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November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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GM Jasper Cartwright leads @abubakarsalim.bsky.social, @sherlockhulmes.bsky.social , Jacqueline Emerson, and Jane Douglas through Stormlight: Echoes of the Father, a Cosmere RPG one-shot from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social and @12sidedstudios.bsky.social !

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Cosmere RPG Premieres New All-Star One-Shot Featuring Abubakar Salim and Jasper Cartwright - The Fandomentals
Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe will come to life in a newly announced tabletop actual play from 12 Sided Studios, Paragon Pictures, and Brotherwise
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November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Victory is always sweet, but especially when you're playing with candy. Check out Brody's full review of Ravensburger's Sweet Victory!

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Sweet Victory! Because It Feels So Good To Win This One!
Sweet Victory! Is a hands on dexterity puzzle game where you want to move fast and be the first one to get your numbers in the orientation shown on the score
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November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Check out the first official trailer for Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Out this Christmas from A24, it starts Timothée Chalamet as "Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects" who "goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness." Also: ping pong.

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November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The Scarlet Witch faces off with Madelyne Pryor, Agatha Harkness, and more as she takes her first steps as Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme!
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This December, Wanda Maximoff Will Take On A New Mantle: Sorcerer Supreme - The Fandomentals
See Wanda Maximoff take magic in the Marvel Universe to new heights in SORCERER SUPREME, an ongoing comic series launching in December from Steve Orlando and Bernard Chang!
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November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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What originated as a simple setting for @davidblandyrpgs.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social 's ECO MOFOS!! has grown into Islands of Weirdhope, a new vision of the watery post-apocalypse full of hope, whale guts, and smashing corpos.

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Sail The Psychedelic Future Seas In New ECO MOFOS!! Spinoff 'Islands Of Weirdhope' - The Fandomentals
Players set sail as Windwaker meets Waterworld in this rules-light procedure-heavy TTRPG for solo and group play.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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IDW Games returns with the first ever official Godzilla TTRPG, set to hit Kickstarter in 2026.
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Battle The Greatest Kaiju Of All In IDW's Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game - The Fandomentals
Featuring work by veterans of Warhammer, IDW Games Joins the Kai-Sei Era with Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game
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November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Take a mind-bending trip into the unknown as @unstablebooks.bsky.social reviews Veil, the latest from @jonathanjanz.bsky.social

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Veil by Jonathan Janz Will Break Your Mind - The Fandomentals
In Jonathan Janz's newest novel, Veil, he turns our gaze to the horrific unknown. How, you may ask? When we think of alien-based books, UFO's and little green
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November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Brody explores a new card game influenced by the art and calligraphy of Japan in his review of Renegade Game Studios' Naishi!
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Naishi Is A Clever Card Game With High Replayability
Naishi is a card game where you position your cards in order to score points. It has a Japanese theme and uses hand management, open drafting, and pattern
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November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Apologies for the technical difficulties the past few days, but the glitch has been fixed!
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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In the new season of @uepodca.st , four "heroes" seek their fortune in an adventure described as a "Wet Western." Check out @ragepandapajamas.bsky.social 's full review and be sure to tune in tonight for the first episode of The Misfortune 4!
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The Misfortunate 4 Asks "What if Delicious in Dungeon was yeehaw as hell?" - The Fandomentals
Start with a cinematic cold open, add 9,000 fathoms deep in a dungeon, fold in professional comedians and performers, sprinkle in a dash of evil capitalism,
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October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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I loved writing this review and I think trad gamers looking for more narrative games would really like this.
October 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Become the best spy you can with The Spymaster's Toolkit, the new expansion to The Spy Game from @blackcatsgaming.bsky.social .

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Black Cats Gaming Expands Your Espionage Options With The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit - The Fandomentals
The new expansion book, currently on Kickstarter, brings new rules, tools, and options for both players and game masters,
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October 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Couldn't have put it better ourselves #cr4spoilers #criticalrole
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October 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan has announced her Midwest Princess Project for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and the fund has already raised $400K.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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With @criticalrole.bsky.social Campaign 4 reaching a vibrant tempo in tonight's Episode 4, find out from the cast what it means to start with an Overture! Plus, @samriegel.bsky.social reveals the name HE wanted to use instead.

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A Song Of Seekers, Soldiers, And Schemers: The Operatic Origin of Critical Role's Overture - The Fandomentals
Dan learns more about Critical Role Campaign 4's Overture, including its roots in theater and Sam's alternative name choice.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Brody loads up on quarters for a tabletop arcade experience in his review of Tag Team from @scorpionmasque.bsky.social

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'Tag Team' Is A Classic Arcade Fighting Card Game For 2 Players
Inspired by the classic arcade fighting games, Scorpion Masqué has made a system combined with a deck builder mechanic to give you the best fighting feeling
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October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Live RIGHT MEOW!! Go help Anjali and company raise funds for pets!
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Tonight, Anjali Bhimani and a team of actual play all-stars will return to the land of Doggo in The Puppy Bowl 2: The Rise of Gato. @ragepandapajamas.bsky.social sat down with Anjali to learn more about how this charity stream came together!
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"My Heart Cracked Open" — Anjali Bhimani On The Return To Doggo In Puppy Roll 2: The Rise of Gato - The Fandomentals
Voice actress and TTRPG "bad auntie" Anjali Bhimani returns to The Fandomentals to discuss Puppy Roll II: The Rise Of Gato, a charity stream for PetCo Love
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October 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM