Rory Bristol, Author at GeekDad

The Friend Zone—Forging Better Relationships

May 31, 2021May 30, 2021Rory Bristol

Stuck in the friend zone? Got a loved one in the friend zone? Take a look at how to get a better perspective and improve the relationships.

What (Not) to Say When Someone Needs Help—Addressing Toxic Masculinity/Positivity

May 30, 2021May 29, 2021Rory Bristol

The goal is to make our responses to our loved ones more meaningful and intentional, so we can best help those we care about, including ourselves.

All Things Drizzt—Hot Summer Reveals for Forgotten Realms

May 23, 2021May 22, 2021Rory Bristol

This summer will see many varied releases from Wizards of the Coast and partnering teams to celebrate the Forgotten Realms and its most famous hero: Drizzt Do’Urden.

Celebrate May the Fourth With New LEGO Star Wars Collection

May 4, 2021May 3, 2021Rory Bristol

Celebrate Star Wars Day, tell your friends “May the 4th be with you,” and maybe check out the new haul of Star Wars merch available from LEGO.

Be a Flu Fighter—The Argument to Continue Wearing Masks

April 29, 2021April 28, 2021Rory Bristol

The data is still streaming in, and the facts are undeniable: Taking COVID-19 precautions have saved tens of thousands of lives normally lost to other respiratory illnesses. Read on for specific numbers.

Positive Masculinity—Characters and Their Actors

March 31, 2021April 3, 2021Rory Bristol

The author explores examples of positive masculinity through the lens of characters and the actors who portray them, including Captain America, Hamilton, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Terry Jeffords of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Positive Masculinity—”Something About You” by Elderbrook and Rudimental

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Rory Bristol

Rory unpacks the music video for “Something About You” by Elderbrook and Rudimental through the lens of toxic masculinity and positive masculinity, and how we move from the toxic part to the positive part.

Full Review: ‘Candlekeep Mysteries’ Supplement for ‘D&D’

March 27, 2021March 26, 2021Rory Bristol

Following our preview of ‘Candlekeep Mysteries’, we take a deeper dive into the actual supplement to see if it lives up to the hype.

Breaking—D&D’s ‘Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft’ Announced

February 23, 2021February 22, 2021Rory Bristol

‘Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft’ was announced this morning, and we have a breakdown of what players and DMs can expect from this latest supplement expected to be released in May.

13 Reasons to Love ‘The Great Dalmuti: Dungeons & Dragons’

February 14, 2021February 13, 2021Rory Bristol1

Explore 13 reasons to love and cherish the 25th-anniversary edition of ‘The Great Dalmuti’ with ‘The Great Dalmuti: Dungeons & Dragons.’

Trying Out ‘The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook’

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021Rory Bristol2

Featuring 100 recipes from the Disney Parks around the USA, is this unofficial work with a chance?

‘Dash’ Brings LGBTQ+ Representation to Classic Private Eye Storytelling

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021Rory Bristol

Meet Dash: an old-fashioned private-eye story with a twist. You might be used to campy noir detective stories set in the 1940s, with their terrible references and blatant misogyny, but this ain’t exactly that. Dash: The Case of the Mysterious Zita Makara is the tale of a gay detective in the 1940s and a challenging case he isn’t sure he’s going to take.

Send a Hint of Wickedness With the Disney Villains Postcard Box

January 16, 2021January 15, 2021Rory Bristol

The Disney Villains Postcard Box is a collection of 100 themed postcards you can keep together, put on display, or even (gasp) send in the mail.

A Neophyte’s Review of Yamaha’s PSR-E373 Piano Keyboard

January 14, 2021February 4, 2021Rory Bristol

When my daughter expressed an interest in learning the piano, we resisted the urge to buy her her own keyboard because, well, even older children lose interest in a new hobby sometimes. Instead, we passed on our 12-year-old electric piano keyboard from Yamaha that was gathering dust in my wife’s office. While my daughter did […]

Breaking—’Candlekeep Mysteries’ Announced for March 16 (D&D Adventure Supplement)

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021Rory Bristol

Wizards of the Coast just announced your chance to visit the mysterious Candlekeep, and get more than you bargained for with a new supplement to be released on March 16th.

‘Rainbow Revolution’ Is a Triumph

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020Rory Bristol

‘Rainbow Revolution’ is a photograph collection at heart, but includes biographic essays about some of the subjects as well, giving the reader a glimpse into the everyday lives of people all over the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020Rory Bristol

Take a look at the multitude of features and options available in Tasha’s Guide to Everything, with summaries of each new subclass, rule sets, magic items and spell, and more.

Book Review: ‘Lego with Dad’

October 15, 2020October 16, 2020Rory Bristol

Rocky Nook’s latest book “LEGO With Dad” is a great book for anyone with small kids and a passion for LEGO.

Understanding Gatekeeping and Labels

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020Rory Bristol

The author tackles gatekeeping in the LGBTQ community and in the geek/nerd/fan communities as well.

‘Be Gay Do Comics’

September 30, 2020September 29, 2020Rory Bristol

From the wildly popular website, magazine, book, and newsletter publisher The Nib, Be Gay Do Comics is a comic anthology of queer history, satire, memoir, and cultural awareness that is both caring and irreverent. The book features 244 illustrated pages by 40 artists and writers, with 56 individual comics. The stories date back to the […]

Mayday Trippe Introduces ‘Hallows’

September 26, 2020September 25, 2020Rory Bristol

Mayday Trippe is creating comics and art on Patreon—now with ‘Hallows’ being published weekly for all backers to enjoy.

Using RPG Characters to Express Gender and Sexuality

June 26, 2020Rory Bristol3

How can roleplaying at a table of trusted friends (or unknown strangers) help us come to grips with facets of our own identities?

Quarantine Book Readers

May 20, 2020May 19, 2020Rory Bristol

Enjoy these acts from all over the internet (and the world) as they read books for your quarantine listening pleasure.

Boredom Relief—5 Quarantine Acts To Follow on Youtube

May 6, 2020May 5, 2020Rory Bristol2

Quarantine acts on YouTube: Enjoy these 5 acts which are producing content to fill the entertainment void caused by Covid-19 precautions and stay-at-home orders.