Help, I seem to be addicted to math rocks. (In my defense, these cute little things are not only half the size of regular #D&D dice, they're also half the price.)

The #D&D session was a success! The party *finally* got their airship (and I played the Skies of Arcadia theme as they took off), then had a battle in the skies with a "Sky Manta" (which is absolutely not a reskinned Cloaker...) The barbarian almost fell, but the druid, as a giant eagle, caught her.

For what it's worth, I just wrote to my Rep to tell him that impeachment proceedings need to begin immediately- even if the votes are not there, the action must be taken to show some of our nation is still trying to hold him accountable for this outrageous violation of international laws.

Well, looks like I need something new to distract me from the horribleness going on right now. It's very highly rated, you all better not let me down, you internet-highly-rating-things folks. #clairobscur #expedition33

No public support. No congressional support. No casus belli. What the hell is going on?

Anyone who's played MtG: Arena has been in a mirror match, but this one was kind of ridiculous. (Exact same spells played, turn for turn. Only difference was the fetchlands.)

This current release of the Epstein files is the equivalent of Nixon handing over recordings covered in Scotch tape.

My MtG:Arena victory with Iroh the other day was so much fun, I made an actual deck to support it, where I could sustainably give away a permanent every turn. First test in sbrawl- success.

So, I used "Iroh, Tea Master" in a brawl deck to pass one of the MtG: Arena 'Winter Achievement' goals, because he can gift Food tokens. But he can also gift things like useless enchantments, and creatures that will warp out EOT. I actually managed to win the match 🤣 mtga.untapped.gg/replay/Sjm6p...

My "Aang, at the Crossroads" Standard Brawl ally deck is a lot of fun to play in MtG: Arena. Reworked some mana issues earlier tonight to help me better draw the colors I need. #mtg #mtg:arena

I don't usually like playing super-meta decks in MtG: Arena. But I do like Izzet. So I went and spent some wildcards to see what this "Lessons" deck is all about. Wow. I think now I see. mtga.untapped.gg/replay/4bcwW... moxfield.com/decks/y7BJDB...

Playing the Midweek Magic challenge, which is Brawl with the Avatar cards as commander. After I finally won my three matches, I decided to challenge myself a different way. Do you know how *tough* it is to give everything away? Nobody wanted to receive all my stuff! (The Path, I cast on myself.)

Retweaked my LandERfall deck in MtG: Arena so it's much more streamlined and works faster. It's not a tournament deck by any means, but it's still very fun to play. I have gotten a t4 victory with it, but that's rare. #mtg #mtg:arena #mtgarena

Built a new Brawl deck for MtG: Arena- Bruenor, Battlemaster. It usually either loses pretty horribly, or the opponent concedes before Bruenor hits the battlefield. But... but... but when it *is* allowed to cook a bit, it's not just a Voltron deck. It's Voltron and friends!

Mucking around in MtG: Arena, trying to find a use for my Tonberry cards, and built a deck where every creature has Deathtouch. Turns out, it's incredibly *fun* to play. I can see the gears turning in my opponent's head as they start really paying attention to what's on the play field. Alt for list.

Note to #D&D players- when your Druid is kind enough to Polymorph a Bulette into a crab, the correct course of action is probably *not* to throw it at the Black Puddings that are (slowly) pursuing you. It will take acid splash damage, transform back into a Bulette, and let the DM continue the fight.

Did some much needed maintenance on the succulent garden. The two cacti are new, but needed a pot with adequate drainage. The others may be a little worse for wear, but will be happier in spacious planters. Used welding gloves, still got stuck with spines right through them.

Dick Cheney would rather die than endorse Andrew Cuomo.

Happy Halloween, Bluesky!

I really gotta wonder sometimes about the matchmaking in MtG: Arena, when it puts me up against six (maybe seven) lifegain mirror matches in a row. (And all the decks are better than mine, but that's beside the point.)

Some time ago, I built a Guttersnipe deck. It was always a little wonky, but usually pretty fun. I managed to recreate it in MtG: Arena. It won a lot last season, but this season my matchmaking and draws have been abysmal. Still, when it works, it plays like this: mtga.untapped.gg/replay/dBsBD...

PSA! If you have to take your phone to an event on Saturday, don't forget to turn fingerprint/facial recognition unlock *off*. And might want to disable GPS if you can, as well.

I don't have any actual pictures of today's D&D session, because we didn't even pull out the maps and miniatures. Yet, everyone did have a lot of fun... ... Despite the terrifying knowledge that they are returning to the Underdark, and delving much deeper than before. Somehow by choice this time.

Just having one of those days in MtG: Arena where RNG gives me bad draws, and matchmaking puts me up against hard control, repeatedly. It's a good deck, just.... not today.

I saw this floating around, and had to verify for myself. Yes, this is a screenshot of my screen. Yes, the text and site is real and official. Democratic leaders- why are you still imagining there is *any* way to negotiate with these people? They want you, and the entire democratic party, destroyed.

D&D session today. The party explored a shipwreck & did not respect the warning signs that it was an Illithid Nautiloid. Intellect Devourers are a *lot* more dangerous than their CR2 indicates, especially when one jumps into the skull of the party's Monk and turns him into a CR7 whirlwind of fists.

Good thing the CDC tests for things like Listeria.... OH wait! They stopped testing for that, and other deadly foodborne diseases! apnews.com/article/walm...

My Historic/Pioneer Izzet Guttersnipe MtG Arena deck was doing really good until today, when matchmaking decided that every game I played needed to be against a discard or removal deck, and the rng decided I only needed two lands per game.

🖕RFK Jr

Gotta keep reminding myself sometimes, "Block, don't respond. The trolls want you to respond. They want to make you angry."

I like a good challenge- like building a Tiny Home for a whole family in #sims4 that actually is livable. I think I did a decent job... www.ea.com/games/the-si...

Doctor I trust more than RFK Jr-

This seems appropriate given the rumors lately... youtu.be/kSQ8tZ35t4U?...

Extremely disappointed in this anti-science regime actively defunding and destroying our future.

Hey Bluesky- what happened to the mass protests? I haven't seen anything trending since No Kings Day. Why aren't we all out there as often as possible? It's not like there's not a ton of things to keep protesting about.

I remember the constant terror of being an "essential" (aka expendable) employee during covid, and the great sense of relief once a vaccine was finally available and able to be administered to me and all my coworkers. There isn't a hell that is hot enough for RFK Jr. www.npr.org/2025/08/05/n...

While the Manhattan Shooting is trending, because it's active now, and taking place in New York, it is not the only mass shooting to have occurred recently- or even today: www.gunviolencearchive.org/mass-shooting

D&D day! The party has to make their way to a ruined temple in a swamp. Don't mind the Phase Spiders and Will-o-Wisps... (Pro-tip, using a small tape measure can completely free you of the need for a grid.)

Finally getting to see the Superman movie, was waiting to go see it with my son. Noon showing and the theater's already 1/3 full with presold tickets. I know it's going to be good, purely because it's been trending for over a week solid on Bluesky and *nothing* does that...

Oh look, Gavin Newsom is trending again. Ask him about PG&E. No, seriously, ask him about PG&E, because nobody seems to ask about it, and it's more proof he's just a corporate democrat who's sold out his citizens to a corrupt corporation for their financial support.

I hate in #marvelrivals that the only way to counter a decent Spider-Man is to switch off your flier to another character. But sometimes you've gotta make do. #magneto #quadkill (Note said Spider-Man jumping around ineffectively now, unable to do much against the Vanguard character.)

Over the last 3 months, I've lost ~34, brought my blood pressure from 143/85 to 117/70, and can fit into shirts I haven't been able to wear in 2 decades. I figured I could treat myself to an actual haircut instead of doing it myself. (Then the stylist asked if I qualified for the senior discount 😞)

Oh, I love clicking the Trending list and the very first thing that pops up is a horrific picture of an injured dog and a plea for a gofundme scam, presumably from a bot or a compromised account. /s

Another stack of sci-fi as I get back into my reading habit. Maybe it will inspire me to start writing again, as well... #booksky

Found some books I have not yet read from some classic SF authors for a great price. I want to read more modern authors, but I'm picky about my SF- I prefer it optimistic, there's enough doom and gloom in the world and I want to think we'll get through it. Any recommendations #booksky?

Got to play a short session of the Marvel Multiverse #ttrpg with my son last night. He was a lawyer, defending someone claiming to be framed by a vampire. The Hand showed up. So did Daredevil. The stress of combat awakened his telepathic powers. Next session he gets to confront the vampire itself!

New game to try! I figure I can get a session in with my son and the roommates at least once over his summer break. #ttrpg

And while I'm at posting #marvelrivals highlights, fear the #storm #jeffnado Near total team wipe with Jeff's help, and the last of them was cleaned up by the rest of my team.