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Robert House guides us through the 12 Injuries of Christmas and what to do about them, bringing you health and happiness! We all know the 12 days of Christmas song, or at least up to the point we can really go for it on ‘fiiiiiiiiive goooooooooooold riiiiiiiiiiiiiings’. But did you know it’s based on 3 different families in a street …
Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for December 2018. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented Victoria Sol (Destai) along with a little insight to each. Brand 2 This weave is called Elfsheet and I’ve made it into a cuff bracelet. I love making this weave, it’s one of my favourites, although it’s very …
Hello fellow geeks and welcome to December’s Coaching for Geeks Creator of the Month! In this section we pick out one of our very own epic geeks to highlight the amazing creations they produce. We want to show the whole wide world just how cool, creative and outright geeky we are. So let’s dive into December’s artist, Victoria Sol. …
You are sitting by a small table when you hear the city bells start to sound. The constant, eerie gonging interrupts your reading of “Stack and Drizzle – Food presenting made simple”. The bells seldom ring out and rarely to announce good news. As you contemplate their purpose the main doors to the kitchen are kicked open violently. The full …
Welcome back to week 4 of the Coaching for Geeks creator of the month for November 2018: JforJen, artist Jennie Brown Today we look at the final 2 pieces from the very talented JForJen (Jennie Brown) along with a little insight to each. You can find more of Jennie’s great work, art and commissions on Instagram under the handle @jforjen_ …
okWelcome back all to week 3 of the Coaching for Geeks creator of the month for November 2018: JforJen, artist Jennie Brown. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented JForJen (Jennie Brown) along with a little insight to each. You can find more of Jennie’s great work, art and commissions on Instagram under the handle @jforjen_ …
Guest writer and theatre geek Helen Pain is on a mission to find the best way to see theatre for under £20 – and the answer is closer to home. If you ever happen to find a spare £20 in your pocket (or, if you’re like me, stashed in a handbag you haven’t used since the early noughties), you might …
Welcome to Week 2 of Coaching for Geeks’ Creator of the Month for November 2018: JforJen, artist Jennie Brown Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented JForJen (Jennie Brown) along with a little insight to each. You can find more of Jennie’s great work, art and commissions on Instagram under the handle @jforjen_ and she has …
Our guest writer Daniel Fine can’t wait for the adaptation of acclaimed book series Mortal Engines out on December 8th. But why is he so keen? Mortal Engines: an explanation of the books, what they mean to me, and why you should watch the movie In December last year, millions of people all around the world flocked to the cinema …
Hello fellow geeks and welcome to the first Creator of the Month, November 2018! In this brand new section we pick out one of our very own to highlight the amazing creations they produce. We want to show the world just how cool, creative and outright geeky we are. To start us off on this journey is a very talented …
The kitchen is a vast cavern of workstations and ovens and yet, steam emanating from one corner has begun to fill the void and is encroaching on a prep station occupied by Grillardin. Grillardin is a friendly Dwarven warrior who is in charge of the grill station. He has been keeping an eye on you since your arrival. Despite being …
So you’re ready to cook, but have questions first… Fortunately your ‘gather information’ check rolls highly and Paul Flannery himself has the answers. He also has the print and play skills trees. Print these off, get cooking, gain XP, level up! ROLE PLAY GOURMET CHARACTER SHEET DOWNLOAD ROLE PLAY GOURMET SKILL TREE DOWNLOAD FAQs Where do I start …
Volunteering at Comic Cons I started to write this on my way home from volunteering at London Film and Comic Con. It’s the UK’s biggest event of its kind. It’s a place where dreams are made for a lot of geeks. It’s a place where you’re with your people. It’s also where you can meet your heroes. But any organiser would know, …
Why Dungeons & Dragons makes a promise of adventure like no other RPG I didn’t think D&D was the destination of my journey I’ve spent a lot of money on the roleplaying game hobby over the years, searching for something I couldn’t put my finger on – promise. Yet though my RPG shelf/ves have waxed and waned, very little of …
Helen Pain continues her review of the Live Entertainment at the UK Games Expo 2018. Go back and read her Escape Your Deathtrap: Live Performances at UK Games Expo Part 1 if you haven’t already! …3 down, 3 more to go – would the events at UK Games Expo just keep getting better? *Spoiler alert – err, yeah!* You Can’t …
Gaming Addiction: What’s The Problem? Robert House, the Coaching for Geeks health correspondent, talks about the evidence behind the WHO’s recent classification of a Gaming Disorder. Today I want to talk to you about the World Health Organisation (WHO) classifying gaming as a disorder. I wanted to let the heat die off a little and start a conversation …
The in-depth Coaching for Geeks survival guide for MCM Manchester Comic Con Introducing an in-depth guide to the ins and outs of MCM Manchester Comic Con by Alice Isted of Arisu Cosplay What is MCM Manchester Comic Con? MCM Manchester Comic Con is a family-friendly two day event hosted in the heart of Manchester. It is a celebration of all …
Your guide to cosplaying at MCM Comic Con with Dream Away Cosplay Here we have Tessa Istel of Dream Away Cosplay giving her tips, she’s attended MCM Manchester Comic Con 5 times now and she’s going to share what she thinks will be helpful for you whether you are attending MCM Comic Con Manchester and elsewhere. Hi, I’m …
Who Am I To Be Writing About Turning Geeks Into Superheroes Through Tabletop RPGs? When I started writing articles for Coaching for Geeks, I decided I wanted to continue with an article about helping folks bring out their own gaming superheroes. But I think it’s worth talking about me and where I’m at, so that you get a better …
What comes up for you when the term “Mental Health” is mentioned? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Do you feel anxious or sad? Many people struggle with their own thoughts along with the stigma that comes up with it. Here’s my post on what I found out about the battles and challenges of anxiety, depression and other disorders… at …
Beth Malcolm of Amazonian Cosplay, is an experienced cosplayer; participating in competitive cosplay events and spending months of time (and wages) on her intricate cosplay creations. She has appeared on the podcast and on stage with Coaching for Geeks’ own Robin at MCM Birmingham Comic Con – and now she shares her cosplay catastrophes. We all have those …
Here at Coaching for Geeks, our tagline is “Turning geeks into superheroes.” Of all the geeky pastimes out there, probably the most geeky is the hobby of tabletop roleplaying games. From the publishing of the first and most venerable RPG rule set, Dungeons & Dragons, in the seventies to the recent explosion of live-streamed and podcasted sessions of games …
So this year I got to go the UK Games Expo for the first time ever! This article is a brief coverage of the event, what kind of things you can expect to see there and how I found the experience of some of the individual aspects of it as well as overall. The expo is huge and I would …
-Attendees at E3 this year have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of FNATIC’s Fortnite captain Ettnix- -Move comes as Epic Games announces $100 million investment into Fortnite competitions- FNATIC, one of the world’s leading global esports brands, today revealed that attendees at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles (June 12-14) will have the opportunity to catch the …
As an introvert I’m constantly worrying about the potential pitfalls of interacting with other human beings at conventions. What if I say the wrong thing? Am I out of my depth with geek trivia? What if I bump into another Black Widow cosplayer? Seriously, I spent time and money on that costume – I deserve to be the only …