Mixed feelings about this.
I understood most of the references, and I like the fact that there’s links to websites in the story. It’s the first time I see that. I didn't click on them though.
There’s no speculative element at all. Just references to pop culture and mythology, and some shenanigans about trees. Not the kind of story someone would be looking for when looking for a Fantasy story to read.
I like the conversation between friends who used to play D&D. This story makes nerds reflect about how they’re gonna be when they leave their mother’s basements to work (or maybe not).