Renee Ziel-Contributor

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May, 2024
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About Renee Ziel

Renee Ziel is a writer on The Best War Games. She has a background primarily in local entertainment and news journalism with five years of experience as an editor. At the core of her every professional and personal achievement is human-centered storytelling and community. Her interest in media, including The Best War Games, encapsulates a need for connection and compassion, emphasizing what we can receive from fantastic tales driven by emotion, nature, mythology, magic, and cool swords wherever possible.

Industry Focus

RPGs and cozy games/sims, with emphasis on world-building and fantasy genre

Favorite Games

Dungeons & Dragons, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Baldur's Gate 3, and Stardew Valley

Favorite TV Shows

Any show by Mike Flanagan, Castlevania, Critical Role, and Dimension 20

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Dungeons and Dragons 2024's Biggest Change to Classes Solidifies a Campaign Habit

D&D’s 2024 Player’s Handbook leveled the playing field for all classes, and it provides a clear path for one smart tabletop habit.

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Ciri's Powers in The Witcher 4 Explained

The trailer for The Witcher 4, as Ciri enters battle, showcases some exciting changes alongside familiar elements from previous games.

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The Witcher 4 Gives TW3 a Clear Canon Ending

The last Witcher game had numerous endings, but The Witcher 4’s trailer shows what destiny really had in store for new protagonist Ciri.

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The Witcher's Next Saga Puts a Big Feature at an Intersection

The Witcher's future titles are sure to be different from previous games, but they must be careful not to remove their most effective features.

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Civilization 7's Spanish Leader Isabella Explained

Queen Isabella of Spain presents Civilization 7 players with diverse abilities and several strong paths to wealth and domination.

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Tales of the Shire's Trading Mechanics Might Be Its True Bread and Butter

The new Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire can’t neglect its trading system, which could necessarily strengthen its other core mechanics.

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How Civilization 7 Paves the Way for Native American Representation

Sid Meier’s Civilization has a history with Indigenous Americans, but the upcoming Shawnee leader in Civ 7 spells a brighter future.

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Tales of the Shire's Hobbit Parties Have a Lot to Live Up To

With the Hobbits’ love of all things fun and delicious, Tales of the Shire’s own parties will need to pay careful attention to the lore.

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The Witcher 4's New School Symbol May Mean More Than Meets The Eye

With a meticulous developer like CD Projekt Red, the promotional poster for The Witcher 4 might be hinting at more gameplay than previously thought.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Makes the Most of a Controversial Aspect of D&D 5e

Baldur’s Gate 3’s treasure distribution and worldbuilding balance counteract a specific concern brought up in its predecessor.

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