August 12, 2020
When I first saw the artwork for Ooblets, I was intrigued. The strange blob-like creatures were adorable, and I love me a good farming simulator. What made Ooblets stand out, though, was that the Ooblets (what the little creatures are called) dance battle each other. Ooblets (2020) Developer & Publisher: Glumberland Platform: Xbox/Epic Games Genre: Farming Sim, RPG Mode: Single-player…
May 13, 2020
I’m back with more Blue Rose. I enjoyed the first short story so much, I knew I wanted to share the next one I read as well. This one dives a bit more into some intrigue and political drama of the world, giving an interesting picture of a multifaceted conflict. Tales of Blue Rose: Heartsong (2018) Written by: Lindsay Smith Genre:…
April 8, 2020
During lockdown, I’ve been diving into some of the tabletop games I haven’t been able to play yet. Blue Rose, a game from publisher Green Ronin, also has a fiction line set in its world. To learn more about the game, I decided to check out the stories. As a bonus, the short story length is perfect for my chaotic…
March 11, 2020
The Fey Fayre (2019) Written by: RNW Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: RNW Why I Chose It: I’ve played several one-shots from RNW before and adored them, so when I was looking for a fun, light-hearted adventure for a lazy Saturday, I knew this would be it. The Premise: A whimsical single-session standalone adventure designed for 5th edition. Intended for two to…
February 12, 2020
Another Dungeons & Dragons post! What can I say? I’ve got the game on the brain. One of my favorite parts of Dungeons & Dragons is coming up with the backstory of my character. Why would someone choose a life of danger and adventure in the world? There’s a running joke that every character in a tabletop game has a…
January 25, 2020
Another week has come and gone, and it’s another busy week at Speculative Chic! We’ve got book reviews galore and tackling some of the latest genre treats on television. If you’re looking for fantasy, science fiction, and horror, we’ve got treats in store for you this week. In cased you missed it, here’s the Weekly Roundup!
January 24, 2020
At Speculative Chic, we feature a lot of authors who share everything from their favorite things to the inspiration for their work. Today, we’re introducing a new column called Fiction Friday, where you’ll be able to sample the fiction of a variety of authors, including those who write at Speculative Chic! For our very first column, we’re featuring Judy Black,…
January 8, 2020
Happy New Year! If you’re anything like me then the start of 2020 has you filled with ideas and excitement. I’m working on putting together a new campaign for my Dungeons & Dragons group. Now, what is a campaign? A campaign is a longer-form game that lasts many sessions (sometimes going on for years!) and follows a core group of…
December 11, 2019
Eberron: Rising from the Last War (2019) Written by: Wizards of the Coast Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Why I Chose It: Eberron has been one of my favorite Dungeons and Dragons settings for ages. I’ve been eagerly waiting the new book and dove into it the day it was released! The Premise: This book provides everything players and…
October 9, 2019
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, running a Dungeons and Dragons game can be intimidating. Every group will be unique and game will have its own flow but there are a few ways to help any game run a little smoother. Here are 5 quick tips on running your own Dungeons and Dragons game.