The Side Quest Directory

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2 quests

1 hr/week Any level

Memorize a movie score

Pick one film. Learn every motif, every crescendo, every quiet moment. You'll never watch a movie the same way again.

Perfect for: music nerds, deep listeners, people who cry at trailers

3 hrs/month Intermediate

Develop your own black-and-white film

A darkened bathroom, a developing tank, chemistry from a bottle. Watch your images appear. It still feels like magic.

Perfect for: photographers, process lovers, people who hate digital screens