Dungeons and Dragons

7 min 0 1844

How Dungeons and Dragons got me through 2020

Alex Masse February 20, 2021

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is no stranger to popular culture, especially following a renaissance of sorts in the 2010s. Shows like Stranger Things referenced it eagerly, and actual play series like The Adventure Zone and Critical Role brought the tabletop game to new heights, with a graphic novel adaptation of the former topping the New York Times best seller list.  I dabbled a bit in the game back then, but quickly found myself overwhelmed by the amount of actions possible. It’s more or less fantasy improv with a bit of math: you play a character you create, and just about…

Continue reading Read more
1 min 0 1730

SFU Burnaby campus experiences power outage

Peak Web January 30, 2018

A power outage hit SFU Burnaby at around seven on Tuesday evening, affecting the majority of campus from the W.A.C. Bennett Library to West Mall Centre. Residences were also reported to be out of power. The cause or expected duration…

Continue reading Read more
3 min 0 1637

Workshop looks to break through role-playing game stereotypes

EIC November 24, 2017

An upcoming workshop for women and LGBATQ+ people is aiming to overcome stereotypes around popular role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and inform people about the potential of the game. “I think it's powerful for women and queer…

Continue reading Read more