I don't think we have a right to laugh at modern triple-A games being overly hand-hold-y with glowing "path to objective" markers when the current discourse over the upcoming Total War: Shogun 2 remaster is 90% people literally not reading the official information being posted by the devs.

Anyone claiming their osr houserules are the one true way are liars and charlatans UNLESS they dedicate a full page to being really autistic about polearms for no good reason, then they can talk.

David J Prokopetz@prokopetz.bsky.social · 3d ago

A lot of OSR dungeon crawlers claim to be the true heirs to OD&D, but you can tell they're posers because not one of them has an entire chapter inexplicably devoted to underwater combat.

Today's Meme from @desveaux.bsky.social

being trans is so much more than some pronouns and whether or not you take hormones or undergo surgery if someone identifies as trans, then that's it. so what if they don't socially transition, or change their name literally you cannot decide what someone else gender is it's 2026 for fuck's sake

FA needs to be saved. Don't let a third party come and buy it and push AI. Don't let it die. If you have the money, become a FA+ member and donate.

Momma Sciggles@sciggles.com · 5d ago

A lot of people assume FA is profitable. If that were the case we wouldn't have needed a GFM when Neer passed to keep it out of probate. It's been two years. The funds were used. FA is struggling financially. And I am 🌟s t r e s s e d🌟 I'm scared to ask for help, I feel like no matter how much-

Listening to history podcasts at work has taught me that if something is invented in the West between the 18th and 20th century, there’s a good chance it’s named after a guy who sounds totally completely fake. Like “boring white person first name” + “insanely unique last name”

"shouldn't you write notes on the story you want to tell"

The film is written, directed, and co-stars Hitoshi Ozawa, a legendary Yakuza actor who is a villain in Yakuza 0, who got his fellow legends involved. This was his passion project inspired by one of his best friends, a trans woman, and he worked with the community for representative casting.

Justin Decloux@declouxj.bsky.social · 8mo ago

THE CLANS HEIR IS A TRANS WOMAN (2013) is like Steven Seagal decided to Write/Direct/Star in a love letter to his trans friends, but it looks and feels like every action movie he's made... except Hitoshi Ozawa is way way way way cooler than Seagal.

Happy Stanislav Petrov Day He passed in 2017. As Encyclopedia Britannica puts it, “He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and the entire human race.” If you don't know his story, please take 3 minutes now to learn it. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social

Happy Stanislav Petrov Day

Take five minutes to not destroy civilization

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MUCH RESPECT TO PEOPLE NICER THAN ME

really good post that i really need everyone to absorb

One of my favorite things to do when some transphobic dickweed does the “you will never be a woman!” schtick on me (a nonbinary person; folks tend to assume I’m a girl online) is to respond with “thanks! that’s actually very gender-affirming!” and watching the moron’s brain break in real time.

Good morning, everyone!

I'm a lil bit late to the XIV character inspo meme (meme? trend? fun thing? idk!)... but hey, better late than never, right? Here's my three goobers! (All three use they/them)

noa 🎼@lycorinne.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hello #wolqotd / #wolquestion! I love listening to people talk about their OCs and their influences, so I made a character inspiration template based off the character menu in-game! Feel free to grab the PSD and QRT this post, I hope you'll have fun with it! drive.google.com/file/d/1n3cz...

"learn blender?" Umm yeah i throw tha fruits in there and press smoothie LOL

don't be sad. Here's Wuk Lamat going "blep" #ffxiv

Volume 1 of my Guide to Thoss is in this bundle (I’m hard at work on the next volumes!). I hope yall like it, as well as the many other amazing works in this bundle. So many talented creators, and for an absolutely excellent price!

RPG Trader@rpgtrader.com · 3w ago

It's live! 🎲 The System Neutral Kit Bundle is now available on RPG Trader. A bundle of 75 adventures, settings, NPCs, items, bestiaries, tools, art and other useful bits from some great indie creators - all system neutral. $15 or PWYW. Go have a rummage through it👇 rpg-trader.com/products/927...

They fired so many artists over this too. People who helped make the game iconic were tossed out on the street because the Slop Faucet could do it "decent enough". If you still play Fortnite, you're funding the hyper-acceleration of AI replacing Artists in Gaming

Rory aka Mrs. Asina 🧪 ❄️🐦‍⬛@guttersnipe.bsky.social · 3w ago

LRT because I know some oomfs still play F*rtnite It contains AI slop and continues to implement AI slop frvr.com/blog/epic-ga...

Bozja being part of the XIV mogtome event is a blessing and a curse. I love Bozja and do it just for fun (I don’t really care about relic weapons) and so having more people is awesome. But there’s also an influx of folks who only care about the event and don’t follow the “etiquette” of Bozja.

"I am obscene to you, but to myself I simply am." #transrights #smallbusiness #lgbtqart #queerart

What Macklemore actually said:

gbhnews@gbhnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

Patriots owner Robert Kraft explained his actions in a lengthy statement provided to GBH News, saying that he believes rapper Macklemore's comments in recent concerts have crossed the line into “hate speech.” https://bit.ly/4yDmSJn

Remember to say nice things about people you care about. You never know who really needs to hear it.

It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.

100%. For those unfamiliar, Van Halen had a line in their rider that essentially said “no brown M&Ms.” It was a way to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. They had a shitload of gear to tour with, so if they’re skipping one thing, it’s guaranteed they’re skipping something essential.

Ben Paddon 🎃@benpaddon.net · 3w ago

An AI flyer is a brown M&M test. If your event or business is cutting corners by using an AI flyer, where else are you cutting corners? What else are you cheating out on? Why should I be bothered to go somewhere you couldn't be bothered to promote with a little of your own personality?

hey why is no one talking about the licensing situation with this A24/SCP thing? are they releasing it under the same cc-by-sa license every SCP project is required to have? are they betting creative commons won't hold up in court? seems like the kind of question a journalist should look into idk

SCP Foundation Movie Coming To Theaters In 2027 With A24 Distributing

An SCP Foundation movie is coming to theaters in 2027 via A24. Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios announced the project earlier this year.

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UPDATE: SCP Foundation have posted a statement saying they were not consulted or contacted about the A24 SCP project. scp-wiki.wikidot.com/statement-on...

Exceptionally tired of folks repeatedly saying the most bigoted, hateful, and harmful nonsense and then hiding behind their identity the moment they're called out for it. Worse when their friends/followers/fans do it for them every time as well, under the guise of progressiveness.