# Oren Cohen
> Essays on the books, games, shows, and movies I can't stop thinking about.
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## Pages
- [Welcome to a Little Piece of My Soul](https://theorencohen.com/about.md) - A software engineer by day, complete nerd by night. Essays on the Cosmere, Stargate, and the games worth arguing about.
- [Contact](https://theorencohen.com/contact.md) - Want to send me a message? This is the best way to do so.
- [Dimension 20](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20.md) - Under construction!
- [Dragon Crowns - WIP Novel](https://theorencohen.com/dragon-crowns.md) - This is where I'll publish all of the drafts!
- [My Reading Journey](https://theorencohen.com/my-reading-journey.md) - To document my reading is to document my soul.

## Posts
- [Small Things Compound](https://theorencohen.com/small-things-compound.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #11!
- [The Best Cure for Burnout Is a Finished Project](https://theorencohen.com/the-best-cure-for-burnout-is-a-finished-project.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #10!
- [Shinji Finally Has a Reason to Stay | Evangelion Episode 4](https://theorencohen.com/shinji-finally-has-a-reason-to-stay-evangelion-episode-4.md) - No Angel, no fight, and the most important fifty seconds of the series so far.
- [Shinji Has No Reason to Pilot | Evangelion Episode 3](https://theorencohen.com/shinji-has-no-reason-to-pilot-evangelion-episode-3.md) - Father isn't watching. So why is Shinji in that cockpit at all?
- [Shinji Didn't Win His First Fight | Evangelion Episode 2](https://theorencohen.com/shinji-didnt-win-his-first-fight-evangelion-episode-2.md) - The show hides Shinji's victory for twenty minutes because it was never his victory to begin with.
- [The EVA Chose Shinji Before He Ever Piloted It | Evangelion Episode 1](https://theorencohen.com/the-eva-chose-shinji-before-he-ever-piloted-it-evangelion-episode-1.md) - One scene with no pilot, no power, and no explanation tells you what this show actually is.
- [Brandon Sanderson Called Me Ancient](https://theorencohen.com/brandon-sanderson-called-me-ancient.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #9!
- [When It Feels Like Failure Try A Different Perspective](https://theorencohen.com/when-it-feels-like-failure-try-a-different-perspective.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #8!
- [The Power of Making Something](https://theorencohen.com/the-power-of-making-something.md) - An open thank-you letter to Felicia Day.
- [I'm Writing a Fantasy Novel](https://theorencohen.com/im-writing-a-fantasy-novel.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #7
- [There's Always Another Secret: What Mistborn Teaches About Heroic Death](https://theorencohen.com/theres-always-another-secret-what-mistborn-teaches-about-heroic-death.md) - A reread of Mistborn: The Final Empire to celebrate 20 years of the series.
- [The Console I Blew Into and the Book I Haven't Written](https://theorencohen.com/the-console-i-blew-into-and-the-book-i-havent-written.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #6!
- [Warbreaker is a Masterclass in Flawed Perception](https://theorencohen.com/warbreaker-is-a-masterclass-in-flawed-perception.md) - And it fools you for half the book.
- [The Bookmark Trick That Doubled My Reading Speed](https://theorencohen.com/the-bookmark-trick-that-doubled-my-reading-speed.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #5!
- [The Veilguard Is Mass Effect 2 in Dragon Age Clothing](https://theorencohen.com/the-veilguard-is-mass-effect-2-in-dragon-age-clothing.md) - That Is Both the Praise and the Problem.
- [The Number on My Scale](https://theorencohen.com/the-number-on-my-scale.md) - Welcome to Oren's Nerdy Letter #4 where I talk about my fitness, books, and #SaveStargate.
- [3-Body Problem Is a Drama Identifying as Science Fiction](https://theorencohen.com/3-body-problem-is-a-drama-identifying-as-science-fiction.md) - An honest take from a sci-fi and fantasy nerd on the Netflix show, why it left me cold, and who should still watch it anyway.
- [Did You Know Anno 1800 Can Teach You Personal Finance?](https://theorencohen.com/did-you-know-anno-1800-can-teach-you-personal-finance.md) - Not many games have this much “Real Life Skills” educational value.
- [Oren's Nerdy Letter #3](https://theorencohen.com/orens-nerdy-letter-3.md) - Jumping straight into #SaveStargate!
- [An Open Letter to Amazon: You Didn't Just Cancel a Show - You Ignited the Entire Fandom](https://theorencohen.com/an-open-letter-to-amazon-you-didnt-just-cancel-a-show-you-ignited-the-entire-fandom.md) - And we're not backing down.
- [The Galaxy Doesn't Care That You Exist, And That's Why Mass Effect 1 Still Wins](https://theorencohen.com/the-galaxy-doesnt-care-that-you-exist-and-thats-why-mass-effect-1-still-wins.md) - Mass Effect 1's successors are clearly better games, but there's one element this game still wins at every time.
- [When Marnie Was There: The Ghibli Movie That Broke Me](https://theorencohen.com/when-marnie-was-there-the-ghibli-movie-that-broke-me.md) - I found a lot of myself in Anna, the movie's protagonist, but resonated with the ending more than anticipated.
- [Oren's Nerdy Letter #2!](https://theorencohen.com/orens-nerdy-letter-2.md) - I made a decision about this website that you should be aware of.
- [Stargate SG-1: The Door to a Lethal Network](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-the-door-to-a-lethal-network.md) - Lore Ledger #001 | S01E01: "Children of the Gods"
- [Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-drag-queens-review.md) - Are you curious about Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens? I watched all of it to help you decide whether to watch it. Here's my review!
- [Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens - Episode 4 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-drag-queens-episode-4-recap-and-review.md) - The finale of Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens included a battle set, some wishes, and one tormented goddess. Let's talk about how it ended!
- [Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens - Episode 3 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-drag-queens-episode-3-recap-and-review.md) - The penultimate 3rd episode of Dungeons and Drag Queens covered much ground. Let's dive into the events that happened in this one.
- [Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens - Episode 2 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-drag-queens-episode-2-recap-and-review.md) - The second episode of Dungeons and Drag Queens continues where its predecessor left off and shows us the right way to introduce new players to the game.
- [Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens - Episode 1 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-drag-queens-episode-1-recap-and-review.md) - Let's talk about the first episode of Dimension 20's new season - Dungeons and Drag Queens! Join me as I recap and review the episode.
- [Book Review: ‘Elantris’ by Brandon Sanderson](https://theorencohen.com/book-review-elantris-by-brandon-sanderson.md) - Are you considering reading Elantris by Brandon Sanderson? I read the book and have a strong opinion about it. Read this review to help you decide!
- [The Nerd Archive #1](https://theorencohen.com/the-nerd-archive-1.md) - The Weekly Archive Update for March 29th, 2026
- [Avatar: Fire And Ash Ended One of Pandora’s Worst Chapters](https://theorencohen.com/avatar-fire-and-ash-concludes-one-of-pandoras-harshest-chapters.md) - I watched it twice in theaters, and I have thoughts.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 6 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-6-recap-and-review.md) - This finale was a doozy. Let's talk about the sixth and final episode of Dimension 20: The Ravening War.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 5 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-5-recap-and-review.md) - Let's review the penultimate fifth episode of The Ravening War - Dimension 20's 17th season. There are so many things to unpack in this one.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 4 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-4-recap-and-review.md) - Let’s recap and review The Ravening War’s 4th episode. This season of Dimension 20 only keeps escalating. A lot has happened in this one.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 3 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-3-recap-and-review.md) - Let's talk about the third episode of The Ravening War—the first combat episode of the season with some terrifying revelations at the end of it.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 2 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-2-recap-and-review.md) - The 2nd episode of The Ravening starts to unfold some exciting truths that were buried deep. What secrets are our players hiding? Let's find out.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War - Episode 1 Recap and Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-episode-1-recap-and-review.md) - Dive into my review of The Ravening War Episode 1: The Seeds of Conflict, covering memorable moments, character dynamics, and predictions for this season.
- [Dimension 20: The Ravening War Review](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-the-ravening-war-review.md) - Should you watch The Ravening War? How is it? Let's discuss all that and more about the 17th season of Dimension 20.
- [Stargate SG-1 Index](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-index.md) - The main hub for all the Stargate SG-1 episode reviews.
- [Stargate TV Shows Index](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-tv-shows-index.md) - This is where all the Stargate TV shows live in my archive.
- [The Cosmere Index](https://theorencohen.com/the-cosmere-index.md) - The home of all the Cosmere-related posts in my archive.
- [How to Start Reading Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere: The Ultimate Guide](https://theorencohen.com/how-to-start-reading-brandon-sandersons-cosmere-the-ultimate-guide.md) - Welcome to The Cosmere, You Brave Soul.
- [Tougen Anki Blurs the Line Between Hero and Villain](https://theorencohen.com/tougen-anki-blurs-the-line-between-hero-and-villain.md) - Blood, trauma, and TikTok dances — Tougen Anki is a modern shonen with sharp teeth and a social strategy.
- [The Anime Index](https://theorencohen.com/anime.md) - All anime shows I watched and their respective post links.
- [Avatar Movies](https://theorencohen.com/avatar.md) - The Avatar Movies Hub. This is where you'll find all the posts related to the movies.
- [How to Watch Dimension 20: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide](https://theorencohen.com/how-to-watch-dimension-20-the-ultimate-beginners-guide.md) - New to Dimension 20 or wondering how to start watching? This ultimate beginner’s guide covers everything you need—where to start, all the campaigns explained, and answers to common questions. Jump into the best D&D actual-play show today!
- [Dimension 20 Master Archive](https://theorencohen.com/dimension-20-old.md) - Improvisational Systems, Strategic Play, and Narrative Design.
- [Avatar: The Way of Water Review](https://theorencohen.com/avatar-the-way-of-water-review.md) - Should you watch Avatar: The Way of Water? What is it about? Let's talk about James Cameron's sequel to the highest-grossing movie ever.
- [I Think I’m an Archivist](https://theorencohen.com/i-think-im-an-archivist.md) - And it's time I embraced that label.
- [I Finished Stormlight Archive: Wind And Truth And I'm Devastated](https://theorencohen.com/i-finished-stormlight-archive-wind-and-truth-and-im-devastated.md) - The book was good, but I don't know what kind of ending I expected.
- [I Rewatched Avatar 16 Years Later And It Hit Harder Than I Remembered](https://theorencohen.com/i-rewatched-avatar-16-years-later-and-it-hit-harder-than-i-remembered.md) - This time, I watched it with my nephew, who wasn’t even born when it came out.
- [Should You Play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?](https://theorencohen.com/should-you-play-avatar-frontiers-of-pandora.md) - If escapism is what you're after, you're in the right place.
- [5 Video Games That Made Me a Governor (and Why It’s Awesome)](https://theorencohen.com/5-video-games-that-made-me-a-governor-and-why-its-awesome.md) - On RPGs that let me rule, manage, and actually feel responsible for the world
- [You Should (Still) Be Watching Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City](https://theorencohen.com/you-should-still-be-watching-dimension-20-the-unsleeping-city.md) - A love letter to one of Dimension 20’s most memorable seasons, set in New York City.
- [Stargate SG-1 S1E6 Review: "The First Commandment"](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-s1e6-review-the-first-commandment.md) - A rogue commander plays god — and SG-1 faces its most human mission yet.
- [Stargate SG-1 S1E5 Review: "The Broca Divide"](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-s1e5-review-the-broca-divide.md) - Where science fiction forgets the science but gives us Dr. Frasier instead.
- [Stargate SG-1 S1E4 Review: "Emancipation"](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-s1e4-review-emancipation.md) - A rewatch of SG-1’s most infamous episode — and why it still makes fans squirm.
- [Stargate SG-1 S1E3 Review: "The Enemy Within"](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-s1e3-review-the-enemy-within.md) - Kawalsky's fate, Teal’c’s trial, and the moment Stargate SG-1 became the show we remember.
- [Stargate SG-1 S1E1-E2 Review: “Children of the Gods” (Pilot Episode Breakdown)](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-sg-1-s1e1-e2-review-children-of-the-gods-pilot-episode-breakdown.md) - The episode that launched one of sci-fi’s greatest shows and proved the Stargate was just the beginning.
- [Stargate (1994) Review: The Forgotten Sci-Fi Epic That Started a Universe](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-1994-review-the-forgotten-sci-fi-epic-that-started-a-universe.md) - Revisiting Roland Emmerich’s Stargate (1994) — the film that launched a fandom and still holds up 30 years later. From Daniel Jackson’s wonder to Jack O’Neill’s grief, here’s why it still resonates.
- [Stargate Is Back: 5 Directions the New Series Could Go](https://theorencohen.com/stargate-is-back-5-directions-the-new-series-could-go.md) - Speculating wildly (and joyfully) about Stargate’s next era.

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