Wandlore: Hidden Worldbuilding
[image source] “The wand chooses the wizard.” For at least some Harry Potter fans, this particular line is spoken by Ollivander, the wandmaker, is one of the most mysterious in the series. And it’s something we see to be categorically true time and time again. There are many rules to wand ownership especially on the […]
Shadowed Flames: PTSD in RWBY Part 4
Disclaimer: These articles contain in-depth discussion on the topics of mental health/illness and topics such as abuse. The writer is also not a trained nor certified therapist. However, they have been writing for twenty years with a heavy focus on correct, realistic portrayals of mental health. They have studied PTSD and C-PTSD in depth and […]
Eizouken: The Joy of Creation
Contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! This is perhaps one of the best viewing experiences I’ve ever had in the first episode of an anime. The episode left me with a smile on my face the entire time because it hit me hard in the nostalgia spots. Why? […]
Shadowed Flames: PTSD in RWBY Part 3
Disclaimer: These articles contain in-depth discussion on the topics of mental health/illness and topics such as abuse. The writer is also not a trained nor certified therapist. However, they have been writing for twenty years with a heavy focus on correct, realistic portrayals of mental health. They have studied PTSD and C-PTSD in-depth and speak […]
Writing: The Importance of Character Trust
Quick note: This article does delve into writing fanfiction and text-based roleplay. As such, characterizations touched on veer way into non-canon interpretations. You know, the way I stumbled on All Ages of Geek the first time was kind of funny. It was in either spring or summer of last year when a tweet came across my timeline. It […]
Shadowed Flames: PTSD In RWBY Part 1
Disclaimer: These articles contain in-depth discussion on the topics of mental health/illness and topics such as abuse. The writer is also not a trained nor certified therapist. However, they have been writing for twenty years with a heavy focus on correct, realistic portrayals of mental health. They have studied PTSD and C-PTSD in-depth and speak […]
Looking for New Horizons: Animal Crossing New Horizons
[Image source] Animal Crossing: New Horizons is perhaps one of my most anticipated games of 2020 and I know I’m not alone. Ever since the Switch came out, fans of the series have been begging Nintendo for a new game. New Leaf was a fantastic game with hits depth of complexity and extreme customization options […]
RWBY Volume 6 Ch 10-12 Reaction | Tensions Rise in Volume 6, Sprinting for the Finish Line
RWBY V6 Ch 10: Stealing from the Elderly As far as setup episodes go, this one is also actually a pretty solid episode on its own. It has a lot of good if small character moments. The comedy, in the beginning, is also a welcome breather before things start to get extremely serious. One of […]
Anxiety in Animation: Steven Universe
This article discusses the episode “Mindful Education” from Steven Universe Season 4. If you haven’t watched it, you might wanna click that back arrow. Remembering back to August of 2016 is extremely difficult for me, but perhaps the one thing I do remember from it is the episode of Steven Universe “Mindful Education.” Even as […]
Iyashikei: Gems of Anime
Iyashieki. Whether or not they know it, this is a subgenre of anime that most fans know and many can probably recall their first experience with it. Why is that? Perhaps we should back up and ask what “iyashikei” is first. Iyashikei is a Japanese word that means “healing” and, according to TV Tropes, is […]
