In the Dewey Decimal System, probably used at your public library, role-playing games can most likely be found at 793.93.

Saturday's #dnd session was great, and another great example of what makes #ttrpgs fun: One of the most memorable parts was a completely non-plot-relevant interaction with a middle-aged tavernkeeper's wife - one of the few other humans in the dwarven city and who was super excited to see them.

"The whole thing was so awesome, we even killed people we didn't mean to kill!"

This is the most enormous blueberry I have ever seen (d20 for scale - we’re gaming and it’s what was handy)

Went out with the boy today. First time in about 1.5 weeks. Went easy on the arm - about 60%ish. Threw “ok” overall. Some new discs do not seem to be flying like I’d hoped, but we’ll give them some more time. #discgolf

Turns out our local library has a Friday #chess club. Pretty well attended - probably 20 people. Boy had a good time - we may end up being regulars.

Protip: When someone says something like "I bet he did [bad thing]" or "I bet he does [bad thing] next", it's worth considering whether there might be an implicit "I mean, that's what *I* would do" following.

Bombing people is always wrong. Always.

Over a week since I’ve actually played, but got some new discs today. Hoping the Fox will sit nicely between the mako3 & rollo, hoping the IT just might fly “a bit understable” for me, and I’ve been interested in trying the Fierce for a while but hadn’t found it in a plastic I liked. #discgolf

YES (I’m the cat, btw)

From the #webdev files: a controller method on a production site that accomplishes literally nothing.

President posted a racist thing and then, far as I am aware, repeatedly refused to acknowledge or apologize for it. If a president cannot act reasonably, we're under no obligation to adhere to any sense of "decorum". Putting it in everyone's face at every opportunity is the correct action. A+.

Going on 6 days no disc. Arm marginally less sore. Only ordered 3 more discs. Have had 2 disc-golf related dreams (mostly about searching for lost discs). Probably got another week or so before full-on hallucinations set in. Hoping to go out this weekend if it seems like a good idea. #discgolf

One of these *also* would have been better for changing a flat tire. Oh well, at least it was in my driveway. 🤷‍♂️

Saturday: 58 / sun Today: 28 / snow While one of these is much more "February", it's not the one I "enjoy".

First actual cover-to-cover read-through of Fate Condensed. Like it overall, think most of the core refinements make a lot of sense. Will *probably* end up using it for the upcoming game. #ttrpgs #fatecore

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Took the boy out today but didn’t play myself - trying to see if the arm gets less sore w/ some rest. Workshopped some of his new discs, tried to help a little with form. He’s digging the Drift plastic. Beautiful day; we had a good time. #discgolf

10yo: "I'm influrating the castle." Me: "You're what?" 10: "I'm *influrating* the castle!" Me: "You're *what*?" 10: "I'm... sneaking in and doing stuff." Me: "Infiltrating." 10: "Yeah. That." #parenting

Unable to get more official plastic Fate tokens and hesitant to drop $150 or so on enough spiffy Campaign Coins, I’ve gone a different route for Fate Point tokens. Think these will do well. Thematic got the game, & color is even close to perfect. #fatecore #ttrpgs

Have just discovered that a sliver of the old History Channel show 'Deep Sea Detectives' is available on prime video / history vault and I am once again asking for the ability to buy access to the full run of the show on any platform.

The truth of this specific claim 100% aside, there is a part of me that has wondered for some time whether the AI push - and visual generative AI specifically - is (further?) motivated by the need to be able to dismiss any unearthed photo/video evidence of wrongdoing with an offhanded "that's AI".

Anyone have any creative tips for dealing with an absurd number of players in a ttrpg? I'm still trying to find someone to run a second table, but i may have 16 (grade school - adult) for a class thing I'm doing. Short sessions (~30-45 min). Fate Core/Condensed. 1/2 #ttrpgs #rpgchat #fatecore

Made the decision not to play today to rest the sore arm so didn't bring my discs. It's rainy this morning but supposed to clear up & be beautiful this afternoon so we'll see if i regret this decision.

Been having some arm pain lately; possibly tennis-elbow/tendonitis/something? Fooled around trying to throw left handed for about 10 minutes today. Discovered 2 things: 1) I definitely cannot throw left handed. 2) Attempting to do so somehow wonked my right handed throw. #discgolf #badideas

So Winged Deer tried to kill us today. Heard a loud crash from #3 tee. Walked back to #2 to find this. We were just there not 5 minutes previous. #discgolf #danger

of COURSE there's a technology the left is excited about

@evilhat.bsky.social - you all stop making the blue Fate Chips? I'm gonna be running a game(s) for a bigger group(s) and went to pick up some more and looks like they're gone?

Another beautiful day. Think I played 20% better today, but my score improved by *8 stokes* over yesterday’s fiasco. Score does not tell the whole story. #discgolf

Related: I don't really do much on fb but it keeps showing me this "meta ai" rendering of a photo of my wife and I and it is CREEPY AS HELL.

One more thing that AI is bad at that you might not expect: geo locating IP addresses. I googled "ip address location [ip]" and the "AI summary" told me PA. When I actually looked it up, it was Utah. Even the things it should definitely get right, it gets wrong.

@michaelastackpole.bsky.social I was thinking about setting up an Agency to rent out the Kell Hounds by the lance. Was planning to name it "We Lease the Hounds".

Gotta be honest here: if you open at 7:30 and my appt is at 7:30, I *am* just a little confused as to why I’m still waiting at 7:55. How are you “behind” already?

READ THE ROOM, UDISC

Played so bad today, but it was great to be out in the nice weather. #discgolf

One of @dessadarling.bsky.social's very best tracks; from a few years back. Feelin it.

So my favorite place to order #discgolf discs is Marshall Street. Great selection, solid service, and it's an actual shop up in MA. Unfortunately, my account there currently has a broken shopping cart. As in, throwing a fatal error when I try to access. I mean, it's probably saving me money but...

After about 5 years, the wheel on my work trackball was giving out, so picked up a replacement. A bit cheaper. Rechargeable instead of AA. Ball is smaller (different feel). Nicer click feel. Fewer buttons (never used extras). No hand pad. We'll see how I like it overall, but wheel works correctly.

Excerpt from last night’s #dnd game, presented without further context: “Well, he shouldn’t be fighting gorilla demons. He *should* be talking to creepy ladies.”

Met up w/ our local “disc golf dads” group today at Harmon Hills. Was chaotic, but fun. Beautiful weather too. #discgolf

I’ve discovered I like a consistent feel in the bag - everything as close to the same plastic as possible. At this point I think I have about 3 different sets I rotate between. Been playing w/ this neutron overmold bag recently. Not as balanced as my other sets, but it’s been working. #discgolf

Didn't realize how much I missed nice weather. Yesterday was *so* great. Had a ton of fun, even in ridiculous mud. Seriously put me in such a good mood.

"Artist interpretations" that clearly contradict the actual situation as described in the text have *always* annoyed me. So glad that the AI imagery that accompanies everything these days has made this problem a billion times worse.

Unplanned bonus sunset round at ETSU. Killed it. Feel like I’ve successfully capitalized on the best weather in months. 👍 #discgolf

On a good day, I’m “ok”. #discgolf

As a #webdev, one thing I get *really* tired of is this exchange: "Your app should work like THIS!" "Uhm... it *does* work like that, you just don't have it set up that way." "Oh..." sigh.

You guys I am so excited #discgolf

I don’t know what this disc *did* to this guy(?), but apparently never wanted to see it again. #discgolf

Haven’t felt great today. Hope I’m not getting sick. *Did* feel best while I was out throwing discs, so *clearly* that is what I need.