I sure could use those happy emotions instead of just performing being a human all the time But I seem to be able to help other people feel better sometimes and that's something, at least Why am I yelling into the void? Idk

The downside of an atrium-facing room at MAGFest is that people party in the atrium all night, and these days that means using boomboxes that produce superhuman volume levels and should be all destroyed with a hammer Those "be considerate past this point" signs don't mean anything anymore, do they?

Would you like to see a giant Snorlax dancing in the middle of a breakdancing circle? Only at MAGFest...

We hope everyone is having a great holiday break! Here's a closer look at our beautiful foil die-cut stickers by @say0ranarts.bsky.social 💙✨ Alphinaud, Locke, and Vincent have never looked this good! As a stretch goal item, these are included in all physical bundles 🤩

Folks Do you SEE how much FFVI we had at this meetup Also there were more Lockes than anything else and I am so thrilled to have contributed Plus I got some serious photos with Celes cosplayers which I'll probably share when I get them We had Strago! Cid! And Umaro!!

My assignment for Winona Nelson's SmArtschool class: Choose a favorite book and illustrate a cover for it. I picked "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller, and my goal was to capture a similar bittersweet tone as the novel has.

Kingdom of Zeal demonstrating why all my Chicago VGM friends have been losing their goddamn minds over this band, I'm really glad to finally get to see them live!

Is Fortnite the Kingdom Hearts of shooter games? This wise observation from @brennemania.bsky.social

I know this is a potato photo from above but can anyone confirm if that is a cute/pretty dress interpretation of Mojo Jojo from PPG on the right because that's what it looks like to me

I have an atrium room at MAGFest for the first time in all my years of attending, and it is perfect for enjoying the community orchestra performance

Elsie endures.

It's @dannybstyleband.bsky.social who adorably instructed us to say their bassist's name right and show him some love, and the crowd did exactly that. The guitar, of course, is impeccable.

Was summoned to listen to music by a Cave Story cover, discovered @cartridj.com and friends

Internet, please help me identify this gigantic costume! I thought it might be the final boss of Cult of the Lamb but it's not quite right. Seems to be hanging out with some puritans?

Man I wish I could feel actual emotions and experience my life like it's real and I'm alive instead of a distant disconnected dream Can't always get what we want though But at least I'm damn good at pretending to be alive and pretending to be real no matter what

Take a moment to think of just Flexibility love and trust ("Here Comes a Thought" live at MAGFest 2026, featuring Rebecca Sugar and Estelle, who I'm pretty sure we're all a little in love with)

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

I am going to keep sharing MAGFest moments because the world is on fucking fire but I can bring a little bit of happiness to other people and that's honestly really important Be mad, stay mad, but you've gotta stay alive And life needs joy in it too I may be numb but I can pass the joy along

So Triforce Quartet has decided to memorize a song instead of reading sheet music, and of course it's the fucking insane music from Bravely Default, this is awesome

Overcoming Shyness and Making Friends @ MAGFest starting at 6 pm EST, Panels 1 behind the Gazebo.

Speed Friending first session is going well! @brennemania.bsky.social is leading several hundred people in making new friends at MAGFest and it is a joyous thing (I'm helping people find seats, very important job)

Hi, MAGFest, I am finally going downstairs to see everybody and get this party started (Wearing the most perfect skirt ever made courtesy of @mayakern.com, and a necklace I made to go with it! Seriously go check her stuff out, you won't regret it)

I was getting tired of being told what to do. Self-determination was a pain in the ass sometimes but it beat the alternative by a lot.

This is the best idea ever

This one is so very specific

❤️ Imagine coming home and finding this note in your Little Free Library! Being a Little Library steward might be the most rewarding gig you ever have. Learn how to start your own: https://lflib.org/start

It turns out one of the people I saw at my gate is someone I already know and just didn't recognize 😂 the world of VGM is small

reminding myself there is good in the world and it is right here

Sometimes all you can do is make the world 0.0000000000001% less awful by being a good person and it feels very meaningless but it’s also the only thing that really matters

Seriously, go to your Bluesky Settings and Content and Media page and toggle off the "Autoplay videos and GIFs" option right now. If you don't want to continuously see the video, that'll at least deactivate it from playing when you scroll.

Thread with advice on talking to strangers who are going to the same convention you are, because yes I AM that person, and also I'm running a panel on exactly this sort of thing, tomorrow! Helping people make friends is a thing I can do to heal the world and I'm gonna try my best

There is too much stuff in the car. On the way to MagFest!! Then come see @discocactus.bsky.social at Songbyrd Music Hall on Sunday where I will be using most of this stuff. Tickets here: dice.fm/event/yog552...

Vibes are bleak. Try to take a deep breath, and then find something (small or big) that you can do to help someone who needs it

Scoped out a bunch of other folks flying from DFW to MAGFest. Tragically was not in a position to start up a conversation with them prior to flight. I would recommend doing that if you can, though. Great way to make new friends pre-con! Look for nerdy shirts, keychains, etc. "Going to MAGFest?"

Magfest travels off to a good start, with airport security asking "hey, is that Lucas?" about my shirt (and also recognizing the Ness sticker on my laptop) See you folks soon (Putting on a mask now, don't worry)

what u have to understand is that working on my novel, answering dms, and answering emails all cost 1 spell slot but posting? Posting is a cantrip

I packed for MAGFest I am bringing a bunch of the jewelry I've been making since surgery. Ask to see the shiny things if you want to make me happy. I probably can't bring my tools on the plane so I can't make stuff, but I'll have stuff to show. I am not prepared for my panel but I will become so!

My packing has been interrupted

#gravityrush #illustration

you guys cannot imagine how much hobbies that require your phone to be off improve your life right now.

also don't forget he made his crush into the most heavenly waifu of literature

If you never got to see my friends in The World Is Square, you missed out on the kindest souls. This was MAGFest 2018. I don't remember if I played with them that year but I sure did sit in the front row. So much love.

I think we should all fight fascism by being really really gay

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of finding one constructive real world offline thing you can do to use your particular skills in service of fighting fascism as a psychological defense against the constant drumbeat of fuckery

FF9ジタン

Here is your cursed fact of the day (It really is a fun fact)

Red Knight 🌾🍂🌺

This is the panel I'm doing at MAGfest by the way! Hope to see some of y'all there!