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Michael Dowden

@mrdowden.com

(he/him) Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Coder, Gamer. Founder @AndromedaGalactic.com, @LoreLink.com, & FlexePark. MBA, Firebase & Web GDE, Microsoft MVP. Advocate for ethics, accessibility, and human rights. mrdowden.com

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Lore Link@lorelink.com · 3d ago

We are unpacked and home after a pretty decent weekend at Gen Con. We talked to a lot of cool people, gave out a lot of badge ribbons and dice, signed folks up for Lore Link, and made it through the Gen Con Tornado of 2026 relatively unscathed. Now, I've got a blog post to write!

Lore Link@lorelink.com · 3d ago

It's the final day of #GenCon2026, and we're pushing through! Final day to say hi, get a Gamemaster badge ribbon, grab a d6 for signing up for our newsletter, and talk to us about how we can help your game!

A tired Mark and Tony clutching caffeinated beverages, ready for the final day of Gen Con.
Michael Dowden@mrdowden.com · 6d ago

Film you’ve watched more than six times with a GIF. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

As You Wish: The Princess Bride

Alt: Zooming in on the main character's face. He is young, blond, and clean shaven. A pastoral meadow lined with trees is in the background. Text appears as he mouths the words, "As You Wish".

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Barret Blake@barretblake.dev · 6d ago

Film you’ve watched more than six times with a GIF. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

Lore Link@lorelink.com · 6d ago

Good morning! As I get ready start day 2 at #GenCon, I am still very amused at @markdc.bsky.social's realization that we are NPCs. We're always in the same place. We're always saying the same thing whenever someone new walks up. We can't get to a stairwell before level collapse. Happy Friday!

Lore Link@lorelink.com · last wk.

This! Friends, I've had my parents walk up to me when I was working retail, and I was three quarters of the way through my sales greeting before I realized who they were. My own parents. So please, give me a reminder, especially if your badge isn't showing or I only know you online! Thank you! ♥️

Travis D. Hill, Ph.D. ☕️@travisdhill.bsky.social · last wk.

PSA for #GenCon: Please be sure to introduce yourself if we interact! I'm terrible with names and often times only somewhat/barely remember social media handles and rarely actual names. I would love to meet you even if we have interacted a ton online before, just tell me how I should know you.

Lore Link@lorelink.com · last wk.

Happy Gen Con week! To everyone travelling to Indianapolis, please be safe. Watch out for road construction, especially in downtown Indianapolis. Stay hydrated. Mask up. Stay home if you're sick. Remember, you need six hours of sleep, two solid meals, and one shower every day. And have fun!

Michael Dowden@mrdowden.com · 3w ago

I'm pleased to announce that I've been accepted as an MVP For another year! This time I'm in the Web Development area. #MVPBuzz www.credly.com/badges/33974...

2026-2027 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) was issued by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals Program to Michael Dowden.

The Microsoft MVP Program recognizes outstanding members of technical communities for their community participation and willingness to help others. Above all else, it is a people-powered program, made...

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Michael Dowden@mrdowden.com · 3w ago

I have a plan for the stream to do some game planning in Middle Earth, but I would love it if you would jump in the chat and ask questions - how I prep games, how to use Lore Link, how to get started as a GM, throw me story hooks, etc.

Lore Link@lorelink.com · 3w ago

Tuesday is for Twitch! Today, join @mrdowden.com as he uses Lore Link to plan his next gaming session. If you want to see how one of our team members uses Lore Link, this will be a good one to sit in on. Join us at 5 PM Eastern.

Michael Dowden@mrdowden.com · 3w ago

I have a bad habit of being an entrepreneur when playing TTRPGs. I love creating businesses, kingdoms, economies, etc. This sometimes short circuits the game though. 😇

Michael Dowden@mrdowden.com · 4w ago

I've been learning a lot about internationalization lately and nearly every company gets it wrong. Examples: - language names should always be present in their own language (don't translate this)