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War of the Ring (Second Edition)
War of the Ring (Second Edition)
2012 | Adventure, Dice Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
For me, this version is an improvement to the original. It tries to help you learn the game rather than fight you as the FFG version seemed to do at times. If you already have the FFG version, you can purchase an upgrade kit that has all of the new cards in a nice tin for about $30, and then download the new version of the rules from the Ares Games website, that might be enough for you.

Original Rating: 10/10
Reviewer: Elliott Miller
Read the full review here: https://thegaminggang.com/our_reviews/tabletop-gaming-reviews/one-edition-to-rule-them-all-war-of-the-ring-2nd-edition-reviewed/
  
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Commander Toad in Space (Commander Toad)
Jane Yolen | 1987
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Commander Toad and the crew of the Star Warts are ready to explore a new planet made entirely of water. After landing on their inflatable lily pad, they discover they are not alone. Is this planet friendly?

This is a fun adventure that introduces us to Toad and his crew. The story is fasted pace, the easy reader vocabulary is perfect, and the pictures are fun. There are some nice puns, and adults will get a kick out of the science fiction spoofs.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/08/book-review-commander-toad-in-space-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Qwirkle
Qwirkle
2006 | Abstract Strategy
Good thick substantial tiles (3 more)
Easy Rules
Quick set up and play
Good for little kids
Not very deep (0 more)
A nice little family game
this is a clever little game, and easy to grasp right away, plus it's just a bag of tiles so it's easy to take with you and play on a picnic table at a campground, or a folding table, or even a hotel lobby coffee table. the tiles don't blow away in the wind which is another big time feature of it. Usually games are hard to travel based on size and complexity of pieces, this one is ready to go... try it and take it with you.
  
Emma and Granny have traveled to Las Vegas to investigate a ghost haunting a lightbulb. What they discover leads to a murder and a kidnapping. Can they stop this new chain of events?

As always, the plot is strong with some nice work from the characters and plenty of great twists before it is all over. The characters, new and old, living and dead, are strong, and I enjoyed spending time with them. All told, a great trip to Vegas that won't leave you broke from gambling.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-ghost-of-gamble-by-sue-ann.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Sassy and Bridgy have settle into their new life running a café/bookstore in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. But when one of their loyal customers is murdered, they are surprised. Delia was a nice, quiet woman. Who would want to kill her?

The characters and the setting in this book are wonderfully vivid, and I enjoyed spending time with them. Unfortunately, the pacing was off and at times I got frustrated waiting to get back to the mystery. However, it did all come together for a logical ending.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/09/book-review-well-read-then-dead-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Dean (6925 KP) rated Wishmaster (1997) in Movies

Jun 10, 2018 (Updated Jun 5, 2020)  
Wishmaster (1997)
Wishmaster (1997)
1997 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
7
6.8 (9 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good Horror Premise
A fun idea for a new slasher premise, at least 3 sequels were made. The SFX do look a bit dated now and the gore effects, along with a lot of elements to the film do look a little low budget. With Wes Craven as exec producer and starring Robert Englund and cameos by Tony Todd and Kane Hodder adds a few nice touches for the horror fans. Andrew Divoff plays the evil Djinn very well and with a dark sense of humour. It is a bit cheesy but has a certain charm to it, one for gore fans and horror buffs will enjoy it more than most.
  
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Carol Hoopes (2 KP) rated Litsy in Apps

Jun 21, 2018  
Litsy
Litsy
Book, Social Networking
10
9.0 (12 Ratings)
App Rating
I like that you can track what book you're reading and talk about books also posting pictures and anything else that you might think of that's book related everyone there is super nice as well. (0 more)
I can't find anything bad (0 more)
A good place to talk about books
Pretty much all that I have stated above in the good. If you are looking to connect with people who share your love of reading and are looking to communicate ideas and different opinions where people will respect you and give you a chance to share it without criticism then litsy should be the place for you.
  
On My Block Season 1
On My Block Season 1
2018 | Comedy, Drama
10
10.0 (3 Ratings)
OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD
ok so um the fuck kinda ending is that. why do you think it's okay if i cry. this show was so good with a diverse cast, funny moments, a shitton of drama, and amazing moments. How did they come up with all of this? who knows, it's amazing nonetheless. I love this show a lot. Something that made me uncomfortable was that the oldest of these students was 15, and that's really young for some of the racy scenes. Adults may argue about the cursing, but no, that's normal. very normal. otherwise, everything in this show was nice, perfect, beautiful, the like.
  
Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn
2017 | Action/Adventure
Range of quests (3 more)
Graphics
Beautiful map design
Good for both pro's and noobs
Loved it
Open map worlds are my favourite types of games and this has definitely been added to my list of top 10 recommended games! The story has an amazing level of intricacy to the story which creates very good immersion when playing however is also a game you can put down for a week or two and come back and pick up very quickly and easily without trying to work out what happened last! Controls are good nice level of customisation for the character and how you want to play the game.
  
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Helen (25 KP) rated Fitbit Blaze in Tech

Jul 16, 2018  
Fitbit Blaze
Fitbit Blaze
Wearable Technology > Smart Watches
Nice design (5 more)
Good fit
Robust
Helps to create good habits
Tracks other things such as sleep as well as steps
Links to the Fitbit community
Doesn’t count steps when pushing a pram (0 more)
Great for keeping track of your fitness
I’ve had a Fitbit in one form or another for a few years and must say the Blaze is a definite favourite. Just like earlier Fitbits it tracks your excersise and steps however this version also keeps log of weight (if synced to Aria scales), sleep and women’s health. It creates great habits as the Fitbit challenges give you something to focus on and work towards.