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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 1d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 16h

My big project this past week has been WALLS. I don't have an airbrush, so it's all dry brushing each block.

It's slow work, but it's coming along well! Its going to make for some epic future battles. Enjoy some random minis in there for scale!

A very long castle wall, that's actually five different wall sections put together. The sections are modular. Three d&d minis are beside the wall for scale.

A werewolf, a merchant, and a barbarian lady walk nearby a wall. I'm not sure what the joke is, but you can see more texture painted on the wall from this angle!

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 11h

It just goes on. I hope it never ends. Every time I discover a new hashtag it's like a gold mind of theme-a-day creativity.

Also, respect for Orktober.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 11h

I love October because every since Inktober became a shit show, everyone agrees that the -tober makes for a great ending to a daily art challenge but there's no consensus what theme should take over so everyone has gone rogue.

Now we have Goretober, Spooktober, Crosstober, Bonktober, Drawtober...

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 14h

Growing up means learning that these assholes who want to sell you on something 'inevitable' are only trying to profit from your news fatigue and feeling of hopelessness.

Elements of AI will surely stick around, but it's been proven that the current model for the theft machine is unsustainable.

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

‘AI is here to stay and change things’: Mad Max director George Miller on why he is taking part in an AI film festival

The director believes AI has made film-making ‘way more egalitarian’ – and is set to lead the judges at Omni AI film festival in Australia There’s no arguing the use of artificial intelligence in film-making is getting a bad rap. Last week’s unveiling of Hollywood’s first AI “actress”, Tilly Norwood, generated howls of protest from actors’ unions across the UK and US, where the industry is still reeling from last year’s 118-day strike over, among other issues, the threat of AI. And earlier this week, Australia’s Productivity Commission was pilloried by Liberals and Greens alike for failing to recognise the dire impact AI may have on the country’s creative industries. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 16h

My big project this past week has been WALLS. I don't have an airbrush, so it's all dry brushing each block.

It's slow work, but it's coming along well! Its going to make for some epic future battles. Enjoy some random minis in there for scale!

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 2d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

That's very true. To be fair I have the north figured out. I just...didn't write a whole book about it.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

It's Wild Market Wednesday!

Also - it's spooky season! This week I'm selling this unconventional (and possibly spooky) blade. You can master the possibly forbidden art of flesh carpentry today!

#5e #ttrpg #dnd

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BloodStarved Bailie @ MCM M-01 @bailierosenlund.bsky.social · 1d

Happy International Lesbian Day! I’m an aspec lesbian! Here’s some of my lesbian art!

Ful mirror selfie of me dress in all black—a pirate shirt, leggings, thigh high lace up boots and a silver moon and stars belt

Illustration of a Harpy and Mermaid, in love. The mermaid lays on her back in a tide pool as the harpy flies closely above her. Their faces and bodies almost touching, but not quite yet. the bottom half of the illustration where the mermaid is, is all in blue/reens, while the upper half where the harpy is, is all in warm pink/purple/yellows. Their eyes match the others pallet

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

All attainable male forms, so you're still being inclusive in your design.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

My kind of self saboage: There's something about 'wilderness travel' that, to me, means you're going north. There's not a clear reason for this.

So, obviously, I made a world setting where 100% of global exploration is south, forever causing me to stumble when giving directions in every game I run.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

Items like Goregrinder are intended for a large community of players where levels vary, wealth fluctuates, and people regularly share their resources with each other.

If you'd like more unique items, spells, and other player options from me, pick up a copy my unique world setting - Teldramir!

Teldramir: The Northern and Southern Stillwilds World Guide - Adam Ma's Ko-fi Shop

Teldramir is a TTRPG world setting compatible with 5th Edition, built from the ground up to be an inclusive land of adventure for experienced players...

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 1d

It's Wild Market Wednesday!

Also - it's spooky season! This week I'm selling this unconventional (and possibly spooky) blade. You can master the possibly forbidden art of flesh carpentry today!

#5e #ttrpg #dnd

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 2d

Warhammer Fantasy, 9th edition was technically my first! I will forever have a fondness for Skaven.

JewelKnifeStress 🎃🎲🖌️🎮 (She/Her) @jewelknightjess.com · 2d

Asking this again!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 3d

It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 2d

I didn't know this was getting a Vol 2! I really loved Vol 1 a lot, what a nice surprise!

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 3d

This is extremely cool, and makes a lot of sense! As someone who runs a 5e experience that isn't exactly parallel to 'core D&D', there are a lot of small improvements in #Free5e that address points of confusion my players can sometimes run into.

Very interested to read more!

Dale from Wyrmworks Publishing @wyrmworksdale.bsky.social · 3d

New: D&D Accessibility Finally Done Right: Free5e Character’s Codex buff.ly/rQaGx6M The #Free5e Character’s Codex text is finalized, more inclusive and accessible than ever, setting a new standard for #DnD. #ttrpg

red metallic checkmark over 3 adventurers face a looming blue dragon.

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HEllhyana🏳️‍🌈 -Commissions open 2/3- @elhyana.bsky.social · 22d

Giving this one it's own post, I love it and she deserves the spotlight again!

-Made for the Realm Warden new class of our DnD 5e book-

Underground, in a cave filled by a forest of giant mushrooms, a woman is walking, who seems to be in her sixties, one hand holding a sword, the other one resting on her wolf companion. She's very muscular, like she could carry you over her shoulders...if the need arise. She's wearing used and tattered traveling clothes with a slight green tint, most likely to blend in the environment.
One peculiar thing about her and her wolf, is the magic emanating from them...

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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🎃 Xero Reynolds 🎃 @artificerind.bsky.social · 5d

Bump. Working on the first build with this new direction. New video soon!

🎃 Xero Reynolds 🎃 @artificerind.bsky.social · 10d

A new video. A new direction. A new focus.

The world needs more joy. Let's get to it. youtu.be/UjW-Bfep2-I #ttrpg #maker

A New Focus

YouTube video by Artificer Industries

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Jess Pendley, Werewolf Wrassler 💪🐺 @jesspendley.com · 5d

With the collapse of new social media sites happening once or twice a year, it’s more important now than ever to follow the newsletters and blogs of the creators you enjoy.

We don’t over send, it supports us, and you get a pretty awesome freebie when you join👇 #ttrpg

Underground Oracle Publishing @undergroundoracle.com · 10d

Need to change things up at your #ttrpg table?

Join our newsletter and unlock our FREE Cypher Shorts: Genre Sampler, filled with three complete one-shots that each take your table through 3-4 hours of play.

newsletter.undergrou...

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Birthday Zara, I really love being your dad.

Zara the sphinx cat curled in a ball doing rollies in a Sunbeam.

Zara does a yawn, showing off her toothless mouth.

Zara curled up and sleeping in her soft toast house (it looks like toast from the side)

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Jay Fabares @jayfab.bsky.social · 7d

The Pale Vol 1 is on PRINT ON DEMAND & it looks AMAZING! the cover matches my screen colors perfectly, the interiors slaps— It’s great to finally be able to offer this on a wide scale.

support IndieComics and Pre Order! Link in Bio

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