The manga is so good, I hope this gets attention

this is the only kind of news on want on my feed for the next month or three, thx

Conversely, if you like varied shenanigans live, drop a twitch sub my way yeah? Twitch.tv/cypheroftyr

My birthday is Sunday & it would be great to get my @patreon.com to where it could at least cover rent after fees & such. If even a 1/4th of the people who follow joined at $1 that could happen. $5 patrons get early access to the podcast I do with @deejayknight.bsky.social Patreon.com/cypheroftyr

one thing you can do for your laid off friends is reach out to them and tell them that you appreciated their work. I dislike the stigma in America of people avoiding talking to you because you were callously cut out of employment because people who have no taste deleted you from a spreadsheet

Trains. Pretty great.

Hey! You want to help make a better games industry? Join @videogameworkers.bsky.social here: uvw-cwa.org/membership

Is this a good time to once again repost this Something Positive strip that Dear Uncle Randy made a few years back? Answer: Unfortunately, it is. It shouldn't have to be, but it is.

*breaks the surface Bluesky* I am alive. Jetlag is mostly behind me, mostly. I haven't had time to realize I live in Japan again, but it will probably hit me tomorrow. *dives back to the depths*

ok I understand your dog is one special dog who is different to every other dog to ever visit this park but I'm a writer and believe in Chekhov's gun so one of you gotta wear that leash bro

In honor of Mr. Rogers’ birthday, here’s your regularly scheduled reminder that the quote of his you keep sharing, that in times of crisis we should look for the helpers, was for his audience of children. We’re adults now. We’re supposed to *be* the helpers.

How many folks On Here(tm) have games specific graphic design exp for both organic social content AND paid ad assets? Looking to add to my rolodex atm so if you're someone that has exp in this realm with **existing portfolio pieces**, drop your website! (No DMs unless mutuals, thanks <3)

Alllllllmost over the jetlag, he said hopefully.

Acceptance rates are irrelevant b/c publication isn't a random lottery. All subs don't have the same chance. If you send BCS SF, odds are 0%. If you send a story that makes me cry, odds are high. Writers: ignore acceptance rates b/c they have no bearing on whether YOUR submission may get published.

Still looking for work, at that. -.- So, uh. If you want to send a care package or hire me, let me know.

Japan, I am in you.

Today's the day. Japan, here I come.

Just finished Arcade Spirts and Arcade Spirits: New Challengers from @fictionfactorygames.com. Lovely writing, solid character development, and a fun take on one of my favorite modern urban legends. Well done! I recommend the duology (and hope it will be a trilogy).

(•_•) <) )╯Publique fundinge / \ \(•_•) ( (> of the artes and humanityes / \ (•_•) <) )> doth benefit everyone! / \

this is the guide I used to gtfo spotify, took a little time but now it is done

Anyone who's had their right to fully exist debated by some sweaty white dude who's just discovered Schopenhauer will surely feel this in their bones, but nice to have @marawilson.bsky.social articulate it so succinctly There are no "devil's advocates." Just devils and dickheads

Quick mental health tip. Pick a hobby and do it slowly. Learning backyard astronomy has been so rewarding because I'm doing it mostly analogue. No yt tutorials on how to find stars, but reading paper books. Slows you down and forces focus (unlike a tutorial vid which can be passively absorbed)

quick reminder that NT's production of The Importance of Being Earnest, starring human ray of sunshine Ncuti Gatwa, will be streaming FOR FREE on YouTube this weekend www.radiotimes.com/movies/ncuti...

Lastly, still struggle bus'ing cause of the okedoke my insurance hit me with this week for a refill of my most expensive medication, so if you got a lil dosh I appreciate it. GFM here: gofund.me/05e161ece

I finished my taxes and am ready for my parade.

Strongly suspect that as this war and its negative effects escalate, we're gonna see a massive increase in disinfo and unsourced "news" - starting right the hell now. PLEASE don't share "breaking" news from rando or disreputable accounts who provide no links.

Thank you to all the people who are good at talking about random things for hours.

This is a pro-fun account. There’s a lot going on, times are hard and they aren’t going to get better any time soon. Celebrate your half birthday.Make up holidays.Find reasons to gather, party and fellowship.Find your people.Spend time with family and friends. Ignore anyone in opposition to fun.

When young, I participated in (and won a few) fishing tournaments.

One of the things I've come to learn over the years is that not everything needs to grow up with you. I used to be mad that dragonlance stayed middle school chaste and that this or that game was always tame even though I was getting older. It was and is entirely ego driven. You are not the center.

"Artists peak at 30", "30 under 30", "by 30 you should" ridiculous. Arts industries capital craves young people to exploit and burn out. It doesn't want older artists thriving and guiding the young. It also doesn't want artists to exist. Stop letting cannibals tell you you only matter on a plate.

I've started in on the Krakoa Era in Marvel Unlimited. It feels like archeology, feels like time travel. I have seen and felt the grief in modern X-titles, in characters I love, and now I go to the past to break my own heart knowing where it ends.

Still looking for my next role - if you know anyone who needs an award winning game designer, narrative designer, or content designer with technical skills and people managing experience who has been at it for 15 years and has made stuff that is taught in schools, hit me up at [email protected]

the kind of wisdom one would hope to find in anxient tomes 🩸

Two simultaneous truths: 1. No matter how badly someone hurt you, once you part ways you don’t get to decide if they grow and become better. It’s their life and their choice. 2. You are never under any obligation to give them access to you, no matter how much they do that.

I am so pleased for THE CLOCKWORK EMPIRE to be part of a HIDDEN GEMS bundle of 19 Canadian books on itch! Get some amazing work in a variety of genres for one low price and support Canadian authors like meeee #BookSky #ReaderSky #CanLit Get it HERE: itch.io/b/3524/hidde...

Usually when I get stressed out or overwhelmed, my body craves spicy food and Korean horror movies to breakthrough and feel something, but recently, the crave has been creative. I just finished Subnautica: Below Zero. Played the whole thing. Scariest fucking game I have ever experienced.

The only thing it feels worthwhile for me to say right now is pay attention to whether your feelings & the information you’re absorbing are paralyzing you or prompting you to meaningful action, whatever that is. Paralysis helps no one but the enemy.

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

ONE. THIRD. and countless lives destroyed because of it.

Please pay attention. This is a horrible situation and it's going to do tremendous damage. Any fighting back, any help you can give, NOW IS THE FUCKING TIME TO DO IT.

"The Corporations don't intrinsically have souls, but they've got rights. The only corpo that contained a soul was Costco - the only one born with a soul. The Chamber of Commerce was empty, you see. These things are just vessels. That's why I'm going to destroy them. Because I hate them."

Metacritic has sent a reminder email to all games site editors/publishers which is pretty strong, and great:

One World Under Doom has been one of the greatest story archs I have ever read in comics. It will have a special place in my heart up there with Infinity Gauntlet and Blackest Night / Brightest Day.

Tapping the sign

As Feb comes to a close and I get closer to my move date, I wanted to re-up this for folks who may have missed the announcement on New Years Day. (I have also pinned it.)

In preparation for the move to Japan I have been doing a whoooooole mess of medical appointments and record collecting. I have been tested and poked and prodded and I am so sore! Aside from ongoing chronic issues and the normal disabilities I manage, I am doing pretty good!

Canada's Olympic hockey defeat is driving right-wing influencers into the arms of socialism

Tried Pilates for the first time today. Shook more than a paint mixer.