I'm so excited to share that the Daggerheart game I've been recording for months is ready to start streaming!! A group of amazing queer players, all from Europe (aside from me), gathering to tell a homebrew story! Our GM is amazing. It's a delight to get to be a player.

ISO Game Masters who want to raise funds for Trans Lifeline in April or Doctors Without Borders in May to make game pitches in the @charittrpgs.bsky.social discord as part of a team fundraising event on Tiltify. Discord link: discord.gg/RFWUbBHN2G

3 days in a row of vision loss because of migraine aura. So. Rude. The firework show is pretty, but the forced rest is getting incredibly boring.

Hey GMs, things are rough right now. Surprise your #ttrpg players this weekend with a little treat. Keep that door unlocked. Shoot a projectile at the monk. Let the cleric face a horde of undead. Give animals useful info when the Ranger chats with them. Find ways to help the players roll with Hope.

Ahh, yes! Tingling fingers, craving chocolate, insomnia - hello, hypothalamus! I see you throwing a prodrome party! What a delightful idea. Here's another idea, maybe no instead? #ChronicMigraine

Today I planted a tree. Holy #%@@, I'm tired. #ThatDisabiltyLife I even stopped and finally asked for help, dammit....

No ICE in Minnesota charity bundle to support Immigrant Law Center is LIVE until March 13! Grab over ONE THOUSAND games for a donation of $10 or more! Buy the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

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The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley. Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo. Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles. Get them out!

Migraine brain chemicals would like me to believe that I can do absolutely nothing right. This incredible service dog is here to remind me I am at least capable of petting her. Best girl. Life saver.

I have loved every digital class I've been able to take from Friday!! I can not recommend them highly enough!!!

Friday Afternoon Tea@fridaytea.com · 6mo ago

Digital Classes are BACK! Yes, we will mail you taste-along sample boxes! Yes, these classes are available worldwide! www.eventbrite.com/cc/digital-c...

I had too many friends dosed too many times in '20 to not know how much havoc this stuff wreaks long term. The eagerness to use it keeps me home because I would become a quick asthmatic detriment. Take this seriously. Be gentle on you and anyone you know who gets hit by it, especially kids.

ProPublica@propublica.org · 6mo ago

Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control. “It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.

Had my first 7 days in a row with minimal migraine symptoms in years that has come to an end. I don't know what's harder - having the symptoms return or now being able to remember what 7 days without them can feel like and losing it again. This grief is as heavy as the pain is hard.

Did you know @startplaying.bsky.social has TWO charity events happening right now? And the one going on for @theokraproject.bsky.social is SO CLOSE to their match! Find a game here: startplaying.games/event/okra-p... (Yes - I have 2 more seats open in my game starting in 3 hours!)

Thank you, @dollarsanddragons.com for staying on top of this! Very cool! I gotta share this in my server.

Friday Strout@isfriday.northsky.social · 6mo ago

Let's fucking goooo startplaying.games/event/immigr...

The acoustic version of Golden from yesterday is playing on repeat in my brain and I didn't even get to hear the full song. Want it on repeat loudly where I can blast sing along with it while weeping cathartic tears. Please.

It has honestly been a rough DM'ing month for me. But tonight the extra sparkle in @fridaytea.com decaf batch of TeaTPRG brought the smile I needed to the table. I was able to get just the right balance of scary enough for the players but not so scary I'll have nightmares tonight. Perfect. Sparkle.

I have more space in my game on February 8 if folks want to join in! I love that @startplaying.bsky.social is increasing the match threshold!

Friday Strout@isfriday.northsky.social · 6mo ago

Start Playing Games has been matching funds raised and not taking a cut from charity games participating in this event to benefit immigrants in Minnesota. (They've increased the threshold 4x now.) Play a charity game and help out MN! startplaying.games/event/immigr...

Anwyna is clearly disappointed in all of my recent decisions in life. Mostly the ones that don't involve holding her in my lap in this chair at this exact moment.

Fresh brewed on the blog this week: Tea as a Symbol of Uprising! ☕️✊️ Let's take a look at the way tea has served as fuel for revolution through history, and how we can carry that grand tradition into the future.⁠ ⁠ #foodispolitical #teahistorian #teathepeople

Feb 8 will be my next Fundraiser, also with @startplaying.bsky.social in support of Immigration Rapid Response Fund. This is our first Market game of the year and marks a new offering! Drop in with a character of ANY LEVEL to have some fun and make a difference.

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This Friday is my first drop in fundraising game of the year. Partnering with @startplaying.bsky.social to raise $ for @theokraproject.bsky.social Bring a character of ANY LEVEL for fun shenanigans to this month's solar punk themed Tavern and let's raise some funds together.

Join A Gathering Hall for Games of Chance, Revelry, & Role Play - Discord / Zoom / D&D Beyond - Dungeons & Dragons 5e | StartPlaying Games

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It isn’t healthy to be this angry all the time. But it also isn’t healthy if this doesn’t make you angry.

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child. ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents. the family is here legally. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer. In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.

Service dog has an upset tummy. Spend an hour batch cooking for her. Done. I've got you, love. She stares back. Oh, me? Right. I'm supposed to eat, too? Crap.

Friend has self published a solid first romantasy and I'm damn proud of her. So today, with head pain blaring, I gave reading a chapter aloud a try because, yes - I'm a sucker for punishment and want to help record an audiobook. (F#ck AI) Listened back. I need a closet. Put me in a closet. #irony

Love hearing Star Wars 5e system in action! I'm a solid @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social fankid so I was gonna love it no matter what, but hearing how the Force is being used and flavored?! * Chef's Kiss *

Worlds Beyond Number@worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social · 7mo ago

EARTH SUSHI?! Ep. 2 of Flight of the Icaron is out NOW on your favorite podcasting platforms! Join us by the fireside: www.patreon.com/posts/public...

Always a joy!!!

Friday Afternoon Tea@fridaytea.com · 7mo ago

I don’t mean to over-excite you [lie], but we just did a clearance blitz on summer & fall overstock and there are now ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE TEAS at an auto-20% off in cart online. This is why your teas are always hella fresh. 🍵🙌 Help us make room? www.fridaytea.com/collections/...

Note to past self: DM drop is a LOT rougher than post-preaching drop. And having games several days in a row doesn't give time to recalibrate. You have got to rethink this if you're gonna home brew so much. Yikes.

Ah, migraine syndrome. Nothing says "you're actually quite nauseous," like thinking the plain rice and boiled chicken dinner you've made for your sick puppy looks appetizing. Technically, there is enough to share....

Tomorrow is Game 1 in what will be my 2nd commissioned long-term homebrew campaign. Absolutely incredible players. I feel absolutely lost. Game is in 12.5 hours. This is normal, right? Time to dig into their backstories and watch the world come to life.