I think sports are a pretty clear example of how social media has made us dumber and more reactive as a society by encouraging engagement takes without context or knowledge. And also another example of focus on particular actions over the true outcomes. It is easy to find fault in any decision.

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, DC, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Spielberg, Cameron, Wachowskis, or Ghibli.

I am saving the rest of the cookies for breakfast.

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That point where you went into the mountains out of cell coverage and are now returning to real life and need to engage with the world and what is happening. Ugh.

What a gaming retreat in the Montana woods looks like.

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This is the best weekend of the year - the Black Shield Retreat happening deep in the woods of Montana. TTRPG, Live action events, food, family, friends. Our unfortunate theme of "2026 Apocalypse" ended up being a little to real for our escapism, so we'll need to get...extra silly.

Watch the full 360-degree rotation of the Moon, our natural satellite that always shows us the same face

OH. MY. GOD. THIS IS THE MILKY WAY SHOT BY THE ARTEMIS II CREW. LOOK AT ALL THOSE STARS!!!!

New shot of Earth from behind the Moon 🌎 📷 Artemis II

Look, there is zero way i am muting taco as a word, but I am trying to keep (waves hands generally around) out of my feed so... Anyway, no obvious solutions present themselves.

I hadn't seen this before. This is pretty remarkable. Earth and Moon in one NASA photo. ht @astrokatie.com

As AI drives demand for computing power, questions about data centers are popping up on local ballots across the country. These aren't federal decisions; they're neighborhood ones. Your voice and your vote truly matter. You can learn more about the data centers ballot measures at Ballotpedia.org.

Finally watched Dust Bunny, and it was great and everything I expected from a Bryan Fuller film.

The Season 4 finale came out less than a week ago but we're already looking for guests for Season 5! If you're based in Seattle, you have a cool home TTRPG campaign, and you'd like to talk about it on a podcast, then you should DM us about it. #ttrpg #indiettrpg

Finnish Ski Jumping Team Caught Tampering With Earth’s Gravitational Field https://theonion.com/finnish-ski-jumping-team-caught-tampering-with-earths-gravitational-field/

Five things I have been paid for: GameMastering RPGs Sherpa Moving Heavy Boxes Around (different than Sherpa) Keeping People from Panicking (Project management) Data and Technology

There have been a significant number of days in the last year and a half that I am glad I no longer work in the elections/politics sphere. Today is right at the top of that list.

Explanation Of Board Game Rules Peppered With Reassurances That It Will Be Fun https://theonion.com/explanation-of-board-game-rules-peppered-with-reassuran-1819579569/

- Podcasts: I was on one once - Actual Plays: Been a while, but yes - Playing on-line: Discord, yes - weekly 0r, at least, regular club: Yes - domestic games in the home: yes - figure collection/painting: no - reading/collecting TTRPGs: yes, although it has slowed down since pandemic.

Planning my next Ravenloft TTRPG adventure and working on which domain to use. I have already done: Borca Dementlieu I'Cath Kartakass Lamordia Mordent Tepest Keening Zherisia Nova Vassa Any suggestions for the next journey? #dnd

We announced last year our friends at Studio Agate had taken over the development and creation of the legendary #TTRPG 7th Sea, marking the beginning of a new era for the iconic game. And now they're soon to launch a Kickstarter for #7thSea3e: learn more at the link!

Ruin a bard by changing one letter.

Black Shield had a great Orcacon. We averaged around 6 players at a time over the eighteen hours that Beyond the Gates ran. That is about 125 total player hours. And they defeated the (removed for spoilers). Thanks Orcacon for having us again (our 7th time here running a continuous game)

They finally figured out where the missing parts of their planets were going #orcacon #beyondtgegates

The favorite times I ever had at gaming conventions was a smaller convention that was at a hotel that had free breakfast for attendees, and so everyone came to breakfast, and Saturday morning was basically just a big social hour before everything got started and I miss it a lot.

Two regions have been consumed by the mysterious alien force...can the explorers save the rest? #orcacon #beyondthegatea

At orcacon, starting the first run of Beyond the Gates this year.

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Here is what I am directly hosting at Orcacon this weekend. It's a LARP, a FATE RPG conversion and a dark horror about nightmares. Only the Banker's Gold is just me, otherwise doing the GM with others thing. #ttrpg #orcacon

#thisyearsbestrpgmoments Call of Cthulhu session were they were trekking across a swamp in the winter in the middle of the night and decided to turn it into a flirting session about carrying each other through the swamp into certain doom.

I am not (in any way) the best networker at cons. But I have used this specific piece of advice for everyone that sat down at my table for a con event and it only took a few years before I always had a full table at my regular cons.

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Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan https://theonion.com/cat-clinging-to-side-of-christmas-tree-admits-that-was-1849899567/

Four years ago we had two of the tallest trees in town. Two wind storms later, we only have one of the longest trees. For a little bit longer. #MT

“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said

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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.

Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.

OrcaCon is looking for more events! Got an idea for a panel, workshop, Actual Play, or other special events? The form for programming is live, so check out our policies and submit your event today! www.orcacon.org/panels/

Good morning! It's the last day to apply for our 2026 #ActualPlay Grants. Reach out to the serial procrastinator in your life and make sure they get their show in before the deadline! Head on over to apply.tabletoparts.fund/actualplay2026 and make sure our judges get to see your show!

Hello friends! Our Volunteer Coordinator is looking for more great folks who'd like to help us out at OrcaCon! Got a few hours? Help during the whole show? You can fill out our volunteer form here: www.orcacon.org/volunteers/ We hope for a great 10th Anniversary and would love to see you there!

#ttrpg Any suggestions for a good system/setting for real world black ops games? (i.e. no magic/aliens/etc.)

Fancy Man Enjoys Tea https://theonion.com/fancy-man-enjoys-tea-1819569438/

Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness

Vaccines do not cause autism.