Oh oh I forgot to include it in the long sappy post but I also genuinely just want to play more games WITH folks this year and In the future. I actually have good Internet again so I won't feel bad and self conscious about my awful connection now lmao

2025 was a hell of a year where I learned a lot of lessons both about myself and how I interact with folk. I made new friends, I lost some friends, I gained new skills, and made a lot of positive progress overall. I left staff of multiple event orgs, but also moved up in others, all for my peace.

Regardless of what you do or don't celebrate know that you are loved and cared for. Even if we don't chat or interact often, I still think you're amazing and valid. The universe granted me a near-limitless amount of spoons, and I am happy and grateful to spread as much love as I can. Love y'all

I feel like I should get back to speedrunning now that I have good Internet and my life is calming down enough that I can stream. Think I'll start by going back to what I know but then I will need to find new things to run. I think I'm just maybe a bit too picky.

My dear friend & regular co-host, DMAC, is raising funds for Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home this festive season. He's almost half way to his goal. If you're in a place to give this winter, please consider donating to his fundraiser tiltify.com/@imdmac/chri...

The GDQ Talent Show is returning to #AGDQ2026! We had so much love for it last event and I hope to get even more this time! Wanna show off your talent? Submit to the talent show! It’ll be on Thursday 1/8 at 8PM ET onsite at AGDQ! All talents are welcome! Submit here: forms.gle/MHZLitiVWMntW5vt5

hey everyone ! the rij english restream currently has uhhhhhhh 2 people signed up to volunteer please come help forms.gle/WuXd8gvzqSWN...

✨ NEW RELEASE ✨ Where Your Heart Lies is an experiment in minimalist expression. Every track was recorded live in a single take, drawing emotional inspiration from the story of Silent Hill 2. chaosthemother.bandcamp.com/album/where-your-heart-lies

THE TIME HAS COME (pun only slightly intended) You nominated, the awards committee listened and now comes the final hurdle before The Clock Tower Faces of Horror Awards on January 24th, 2026 - VOTING. You have until JAN 17th at 5:00 AM MST! forms.gle/3Sr4miQdQD8k...

yeah, that's a trap. don't be fooled, you getting the game for free is still giving support to the world's most prominent transphobe author, because she is still getting her cut from the rights. don't play it, don't stream it, let it die unmourned in the gutter

Yama-Con is over and I had an amazing time like always. Did I spend too much money? Probably, but it all went to artists and I am always happy to support them. Shoutouts especially to @chalktwins.bsky.social for always being a staple that I look forward to each year. Y'all should check them out!

BigScared is an amazing friend and goes out of their way to help the event community and puts their whole heart into every project they work on. Anyone able to help out please do so.

💥 Hope for the Holidays begins TOMORROW! 💥 Binary Breakers unites to raise support for @lavrights.org and showcase amazing speedruns from our community. Stop by our Twitch channel during the event to watch and donate! 🔗 SCHEDULE: horaro.org/breakers/h4th 🔗 STREAM: twitch.tv/binary_breakers

Now, a special message from @shout.rocks

I have to wait until the 17th to get Internet installed at the new house but by the gods I will be unstoppable when it is done. Spoiling myself with 8Gig concurrent fiber, and somehow that still costs less than the terrible satellite internet I've dealt with the last year and a half.

I guess the byproduct of watching so many speedrun marathons is that each individual game gets very low watch hours, so I end up with Special Events and Just Chatting as my top two. Also how the hell did Psychonauts make the top 5? lmao.

In January 2026, @theclocktowerttv.bsky.social will be hosting its first Horror Awards Show! Join us as we tick through the best & worst horror games! Which games are worth your time & which are more dong than chime? You can nominate your favs here until Dec 7th! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

and that is TIME on Fast Pace for Pride 2025! Thank you all SO much for helping us raise $4,127.06 for @gateorg.bsky.social! What a wonderful weekend this was. You all made this happen. Trans rights are human rights <3

oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes

The Anniversary Stream last night went amazing. Thanks all of y'all that swung through to hang out for a while. It may be a little but until I can stream again because of moving BUT when I can we'll be on fiber Internet instead of this satellite nonsense. Love y'all

Affiliate Anniversary, First stream as Willow, and NEW HAT? Let's Go! www.twitch.tv/chilling_wil...

One heck of a Wednesday. -We closed on our house this morning. -I'm taking a state assessment this afternoon so I can apply for a new job. -And this evening(probably around 9PM EST) will be my Affiliate Anniversary stream. Yeesh what a busy but also awesome day. 💛🤍💜🖤

Chat, how long is too long to sit in your car waiting for rain to slow down before walking in your house? I've been sitting here for like 20 minutes and this shit ain't slowing.

We're hiring!! @blackinaflash.bsky.social is looking for a Co-Lead and Social Media Lead to join the team! Applications are open until Dec. 7th 11:59 PM PT/2:59 AM ET Learn more about the roles and apply here: gamesdonequick.com/jobs

If for some reason the idea of working with me sounds appealing (weird energy but whatever), I am looking for a co-lead and a social media lead. 🙂 You'll be helping me put on Black events at GDQ and socials will be injecting some life into our channel on @blackinaflash.bsky.social !

So in a funny twist my Affiliate Anniversary is on Thanksgiving. I'm gonna celebrate the night before cause I dunno if I want to stream on the holiday. BUT, it will be the first time streaming under my new name. AND I have a surprise to debut in regard to my model. I hope to see y'all there! 💛🤍💜🖤

If you're a trans person who streams on Twitch or someone who is looking to support trans people on Twitch, I made a Starter Pack! Share it and reply if you want to be in it! 🏳️‍⚧️ #Pride2025

Given the news in the speedrunning scene today, now is a good reminder that vicarious (or "second hand") trauma can occur from reading accounts like the doc being shared. You do not need to know every detail to condemn the wrongs done or support the victims! Please take care of you first!

The Back to Black 2026 Games List is OUT!!! Which runs are you hyped to see?? gdq.gg/btb2026-gameslist #blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams

Fucking despicable, but folks need to know.

gamers going to agdq: please mask! we’re raising money for a cancer prevention charity, so let’s show everyone watching how much we care about community health 😷💪🏻 @bonafidemasks.bsky.social are the best, and always have some sort of coupon going and get your vaccines updated! 💉❤️

Hi there! I made mention of a potential rebranding a while back, and I've finally committed. I'm now Chilling_Willow, and you can call me Willow for short. I've used some form of the username Kasaki since I was like 10 years old and finally committed to a change and a name I liked. Love y'all.

Y'all need to have the same kind of smoke for AI Music as you have for AI Art. Okay? Music is an extremely important part of artistic human expression, and we must not allow it to rot away because 'it sounds just like the real thing' or whatever. Musicians are going through it too. Fuck AI.

RPG Limit Break is looking for new team members! Below is a list of roles we are looking to fill, if interested please apply here: forms.gle/bk1TmZiHArLT... Sponsorship Coordinator Social Media Lead Developer Ops Producer Content Producer Content Team

Sometimes you have a rough day at work and the best solution is spending probably too much money at the local Chinese place for some delicious food.

We're giving away keys for Dead Finger Dice in celebration of reaching 100 positive reviews on Steam! Haven't had a chance to play Dead Finger Dice, or have a friend who wants it? The more fingers the merrier... Enter Below!

spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"

I'm looking for some co-op stuff for a Friendsgiving episode of Passion Project on Friday, November 28th, starting around 10 PM ET on GDQ Hotfix! If you Speedrun a co-op game (or a co-op randomizer, or other co-op non-speedrun showcase!), submit your showcase via the form! bit.ly/GDQHotfixRun...

Checking out another game from @theblacklantern.bsky.social tonight. This time it's No Players Online. www.twitch.tv/the_kasaki 💛🤍💜🖤

Yo let's fucking go!

Checking out Dead Finger Dice from The Black Lantern Collective. I game about gambling and killing Billionaires? www.twitch.tv/the_kasaki 💛🤍💜🖤

You heard me

🏁TIME 🏁 #GDQueer has raised a total amount of $51,030 for @lambdalegal.org!!! Thank you to everyone who made GDQueer possible and to everyone who tuned in and donated!! Remember, you are loved and you are welcome here 💙🏳️‍🌈

I believe the morning sun Is always gonna shine again and I believe a pot of gold Waits at every rainbow's end I believe in roses kissed with dew Why shouldn't I believe the same in you? Thank you everyone for tuning into Games Done Queer. What an incredible event. www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequi...

Hey so if you see events, activations, or other things that you would otherwise support/uplift But you make a conscious choice not to because you won't get all the recognition or there is exactly one person involved you don't like, you're weird! You're fucking weird!

If you're any flavor of enby and want to showcase your skills with randomizers, hit me up in DMs. I'm currently building a talent roster for my upcoming show on Binary Breakers and were looking for folks who want to show off their moves!

Hey.

in times like this where it's easy to feel powerless, you could make a difference for people in your neck of the woods. it's impossible for any one person to know all the resources, but maybe you know about your local food bank or mutual aid group. share that knowledge and you could save someone.