unsubbed from a very sweet yt'er for drooling over the series. don't care man, even if you didn't know about invasion in 2014 because you were too young for politics, then there's not much of an excuse for the 2022 that's STILL ONGOING.

imo if you can't get over HP, you probably don't read much, and don't see how bad those stories actually are.

to the person who a decade ago in ESO has taken me to an altar to turn me into a vampire on my request, and told me to "okay, bend over", know that I still tell this story to people and laugh to tears. (and I never broke my promise to not take money for turning others either)

Fetishization of gay guys is pretty wild and rampant among people who don't have two braincells to rub together, but enough ego to virtue signal.

Memento Vivere n vibes.

if you're watching the ru propaganda and it's not just pirated shit, I'm unfollowing. if you pay taxes in RU by consuming russian content, even if it is anti-totalitarianism, you're supporting death of Ukrainians. If you'd not consume Israeli content, you shouldn't consume russian content either.

Our fight for our identity and freedom, independence, was always called demeaning names, including an attempt to claim it xenophobia. It's not. If you respect us on our own soil, you'll be our best friend, hence we love Ukraine, and RU - not so much.: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIAn...

Today we celebrate defenders of free Lithuania, who stood bare-handed against guns and tanks. People died. People got hurt. But life on our knees wasn't for us. So, today, we are free: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifsR...

I really need that top surgery. I do need to survive too, but I do work two jobs, so when ends can be met, some cash can be squirreled away, so I just keep harboring that hope: ko-fi.com/blackwood

Will Chechens rise up after the one who sold them out is out of the way, or will the cycle continue with mere change of face behind the moat?

I'm very proud of all of you who took a moment to learn why Atomic Heart receives such backlash, and in turn, why R1999 did fuck up with this. I see your character arcs, and they're beautiful, keep going.

wonder how the people who told others to "print out CV and hit the pavement" are processing the idea of AI interview assistants.

Walking through snow is an experience I love and equally hate.

already took 2 ibuprofin, dammit, stop.

the "you're chronically online" insult is such non-insult, like damn, I'm bored at work, not running a country and rage-posting tens and tens of things within minutes.

yey, courier got here, package to partner sent, I'm so goddamn happy now!

If you don't know what to do when your gov does shit above your bowed heads: read Ukrainian history of the past 25 years or so, and do as they did.

2026, if you breathe at realtek wrong, your mic stops working, and you spend 4 hours trying to fix it, and it just doesn't work anyway.

Little things are as wild and odd as a reader who lacks understanding of literature's purpose. (purpose, not the meaning of story, purpose)

This year I'll hate on genAI even more. I'll be even more queer (poly, trans) And will seek ways to enjoy life, not just survive it.

I understand you’re anxious. But this wasn’t the first year like this. We made it through them all. We’ll make it through the next one too. Stoke those worried feelings into defiance. Let’s not wait for this year to happen to us. Let’s rather happen to it. wannabekingpin.substack.com

"it was better during soviets, we had this and this" - you would've had the same shit but made by your own people were it not for occupation. it was only better for you, grandpa, because you were lazy and a casual thief.

Was very excited to pick up Strange New World by Vivian Shaw, fourth book in Dr. Greta Helsing series. The half-way book had Dracula as one of the protagonists, and, of course, he was here too. But sadly, plot revolved around the aftermath of book three. #booksky #dracember

To all demanding UA hold elections: read Ukrainian history from 2000s. I promise you, if Ukrainians had a problem with lack of elections - we'd all know about it. If they wanted Zelensky out - we'd all know about it. You're self-serving against people you're no match to.

Dracula: A Love Tale (2025) is one of those instances where despite a piece of media being mediocre, it’s good to enjoy it. A beautiful retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. 🦇 wannabekingpin.substack.com | #dracember #dracula

A certain kind of mind cannot comprehend standing up for your country when shots are flying: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzNx...

Whatever you celebrate, and even if you celebrate nothing at all, I wish this night to bring you fortune. You’re a beautiful creature, worthy of joy, and may that dark little voice inside your head claiming otherwise – choke and die 👑 wannabekingpin.substack.com (for more wishes)

Cowardly old men too afraid to give UA frozen RU assets convey a very odd message that should strip them off their current positions. If you can't stand up to an aggressor, you do not serve what's right. You serve might.

Dave Jones remains my fav person since BG3 came out (I had the early access, but didn't really play it, so timeline is that of the official full release).

it's really hard to trust journalists who work for places that depend on reactions/engagement.

The most liberating shit in life is giving up on idea of cringe. Stop calling people cringe for what they enjoy. Stop feeling cringe over what you enjoy. Being judgmental is a cage you lock yourself, and no one else, in. (doesn't apply to actually bad people, judge harder)

Finding that a lot of best foods were made by Crimean Tatars. Now just to satisfy medieval warlord need for entertainment whilst I eat...

I want to play saints row with my partner ( @liliumaestatis.bsky.social ) but we can't. this sucks. everything sucks.

This is lovely: insider-gaming.com/indie-game-a...

Got really sick all of a sudden, suspect that birthday and all the stuff surrounding it, plus nerves about the holidays finally caught up with me. If anyone's up to get me a coffee (belated birthday one?), I'd appreciate it. Just know I'll need that nasal spray, just know it... ko-fi.com/blackwood

Time to roll, almost snow time in Los Santos. Firing up a lobby for partner ( @liliumaestatis.bsky.social ) and I, setting up some duo heists, holidays proceed~

ngl, people who have nothing to gain from dictatorship fighting against democracy was not on my bingo card, ever. you know you're labor camp material, right?

We were about to post something else today, but inspired by @wannabekingpin.bsky.social question about AI use, we decided to do something different. See the creative work behind BARKOUR - a hand-crafted concept and board for the Garden Entrance by Martyna, our 2D Artist. #HumanConcept #MadeByHumans

so, expedition 33 admits AI use and Larian too. disappointments never cease, do they?

“Writing (kink) script is disgusting and makes people indulge in (immoral act)” is the same as “video games cause violence” btw

“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner

just because the outputs of genai used in drafting/concept/creative stage are removed before the final product is shipped doesnt undo the plagiarism that was commited, the opportunities denied and the damage done to the environment.

a sob story of russians escape the tyrannical regime of their country will never stand on the same foot as an untold story of a Ukrainian in a mass grave.

Thank You, my chosen fam and friends, birthday went as well as such an event could. Still, my struggles are not over, I've disabled mum to take care of, and entire household too, so if anyone got blessings to share, a belated present would be appreciated ko-fi.com/blackwood

A heartfelt reminder that money's best postcard/gift. On the worst, most stressful month of the year I got half of my paycheck due to lack of projects work had. Just need to survive until next one. Much appreciate it, thank you, it really does mean the world 🖤

December with Dracula and with me. I have some wishes to you and for you, all on my blog! And if you don't feel like reading all that, you can get me a birthday coffee: ko-fi.com/blackwood

It's my BIRTHDAY! Best gift and postcard is ko-fi, cash is king in this world, and I'd rather have the peace of mind it brings than items 👑Thank You for sticking by me! (ko-fi's @ blackwood) www.youtube.com/shorts/gpDOM...

Do Americans seriously get no RU content? Do they seriously not see how RU loathes them, what degenerates they think USA are? They have a saying "if you don't like it here, go to USA". Meaning whatever life is there, at least it's not what you all are.

Today got the first birthday package. Tomorrow going out for first birthday outing. Starting early, starting strong.

y'all don't understand how blessed you are when you have some kind of reach. means people care what you have to say. means you're interesting or charming enough to be heard and seen.