This is the term used to describe the force fields used to protect ships in the Star Trek universe
What are deflector shields
This is the title of the person who runs a DnD campaign for a group of players
What is the Dungeon Master
This open-source mobile operating system is the most widely installed OS in the world
What is Android
This Manga and Anime series follows the adventures of a young ninja who dreams of becoming the leader of his village
What is Naruto
Along with Vincent Crabbe, lackey of Draco Malfoy
Who is Gregory Goyle
In the novel/TV series "The Expanse", those born in the asteroid belt or beyond are referred to as these.
What are "Belters"
This phrase is used to describe creating a new character, referring to determining stats using dice
What is "rolling a new character"
In 2014, the city of Toulouse saved €1 million by changing from Microsoft Office to this free and open-source alternative
What is LibreOffice
This Japanese analogue to the slot machine uses small silver balls as tokens and winnings
What is Pachinko
A type of monophonic, Roman Catholic choir singing
What is Gregorian Chant
In Battlestar Galactica, this race of sentient cybernetic beings are attempting to eradicate humankind
Who are the Cylons
These could be described as the DnD equivalent of Tolkien's Hobbits
What are Halflings
This open-source data-transfer protocol is often used to illegally pirate software and media by downloading them from "peers" and "seeders"
What is BitTorrent
This originally Japanese term refers to dressing up in costume and acting as a specific character - usually at a conference or event
What is cosplay
American musician who wrote the songs "Whipping Post" and "Midnight Rider"
Who is Gregg Allman
This is the name Din Djarin is more commonly referred to by
What is "Mando" or "The Mandalorian"
This video game series is based on the Forgotten Realms campaign setting of DnD
What is Neverwinter Nights
This 2016 "mini" console released by Nintendo is actually a Linux-based console emulator
What is the NES Classic Edition
This type of auto-racing, based on intentional loss of traction, originated in Japan
What is drifting/drift racing
American actor nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor in "As Good As It Gets"
Who is Greg Kinnear
This Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy character is Ford Prefect's "semi-half-cousin" because of "an accident with a contraceptive and a time machine"
Who is Zaphod Beeblebrox
One of the more famous DnD monsters, this creature is a floating orb with a single large eye and many other eyes on the ends of stalks
What is the Beholder
This is the name of the penguin who is the official mascot of Linux
What is Tux
The English translation of Dakimakura - these objects often have cute anime characters printed on them
What is "body pillow"
The type of calendar we used (in the west) before we started to use the calendar we currently use
What is the Julian Calendar