Public Universal Fiend
@acgodliman.bsky.social
She/Her
Games educator and designer.
On the 'gram where I post my arts and crafts:
https://instagram.com/amygodliman?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==
Also I have a shop:
https://t.co/SLYJwwkVfy
Games educator and designer.
On the 'gram where I post my arts and crafts:
https://instagram.com/amygodliman?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==
Also I have a shop:
https://t.co/SLYJwwkVfy
Didn't expect the cheese and pineapple hedgehog to have roots this deep but OK.
It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
February 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Didn't expect the cheese and pineapple hedgehog to have roots this deep but OK.
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The deadline for responding to this consultation (about whether we should shovel even greater heaps of bureaucratic misery onto immigrants in the hope of pacifying racists) is midnight on Thursday 12th:
The UK government is proposing radical and punitive changes to settlement rules. This is settlement, not citizenship. The consultation is open until 12 February; please respond to it and oppose these evil proposals. Amnesty have a good guide: www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/gu...
Guidance for responding to 'A Fairer Pathway to Settlement' consultation
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The deadline for responding to this consultation (about whether we should shovel even greater heaps of bureaucratic misery onto immigrants in the hope of pacifying racists) is midnight on Thursday 12th:
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Scope creep? I thought it was called Rear Window
February 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Scope creep? I thought it was called Rear Window
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gradient.horse
Draw a horse, watch it run!
gradient.horse
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Dear all the Actual Play series still using DnD as their base game; looks like Hasbro are giving you a heads up on that being a bad look...no time like right now to start the shift...
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Dear all the Actual Play series still using DnD as their base game; looks like Hasbro are giving you a heads up on that being a bad look...no time like right now to start the shift...
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This Super Bowl Sunday, I’d like to introduce you all to the magical curse bowls used in Upper Mesopotamia and Syria in late antiquity. Written in Mandaic (as here) or Syriac Aramaic, they trap demons who trespass on a household by sucking them in with spiraling spells to the center of the bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This Super Bowl Sunday, I’d like to introduce you all to the magical curse bowls used in Upper Mesopotamia and Syria in late antiquity. Written in Mandaic (as here) or Syriac Aramaic, they trap demons who trespass on a household by sucking them in with spiraling spells to the center of the bowl.
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was epstein uniquely responsible for evil or is he just the one obscenely wealthy person whose emails we're getting to read
“Notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein played a role in convincing Bobby Kotick to embrace loot boxes, essentially gambling for children” what is this sentence, what is this world
Check this out. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM
was epstein uniquely responsible for evil or is he just the one obscenely wealthy person whose emails we're getting to read
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Jubensha Con 2026 (London, May 8-9) is almost sold out after only two weeks! If you're on the fence, don't wait too long...
A big reason we're keeping control of numbers is to make sure we have enough games for everyone, especially since this will be a lot of people's first time playing jubensha.
A big reason we're keeping control of numbers is to make sure we have enough games for everyone, especially since this will be a lot of people's first time playing jubensha.
Jubensha Con 2026
The world's first convention about jubensha
jubenshacon.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Jubensha Con 2026 (London, May 8-9) is almost sold out after only two weeks! If you're on the fence, don't wait too long...
A big reason we're keeping control of numbers is to make sure we have enough games for everyone, especially since this will be a lot of people's first time playing jubensha.
A big reason we're keeping control of numbers is to make sure we have enough games for everyone, especially since this will be a lot of people's first time playing jubensha.
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The Aronofsky trailer has really driven home for me that ai is just dream theater. No one quite looks like themselves, written words are nonsense and it’s painfully boring to anyone but the person who made it.
January 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The Aronofsky trailer has really driven home for me that ai is just dream theater. No one quite looks like themselves, written words are nonsense and it’s painfully boring to anyone but the person who made it.
Shout out to the parents of Irving Finkel for naming their very much Irving Finkel son Irving Finkel, and for Irving Finkel for really living up to the name Irving Finkel.
January 28, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Shout out to the parents of Irving Finkel for naming their very much Irving Finkel son Irving Finkel, and for Irving Finkel for really living up to the name Irving Finkel.
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We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Poppers? The bottle text clearly states this is a room odorisor.
(This has sent me down a mental rabbit hole on the future archaeological implications of objects that are...less than honest about their use and purpose)
(This has sent me down a mental rabbit hole on the future archaeological implications of objects that are...less than honest about their use and purpose)
📸 A Liquid Gold Poppers Bottle. This is one of the most contemporary finds from the site, but had managed to bury itself quite forcefully into a clay top soil in Trench 2.
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Poppers? The bottle text clearly states this is a room odorisor.
(This has sent me down a mental rabbit hole on the future archaeological implications of objects that are...less than honest about their use and purpose)
(This has sent me down a mental rabbit hole on the future archaeological implications of objects that are...less than honest about their use and purpose)
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A repost to prepare for later this week, when I get back into looking for a suitable venue.
Ok, I could *really* do with a vague idea of how many people might be interested in this event, otherwise finding a suitable venue is a nonsense.
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
January 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A repost to prepare for later this week, when I get back into looking for a suitable venue.
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*fully restores your HP as you scroll past*
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 AM
*fully restores your HP as you scroll past*
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The Quiet Year is now back in stock no matter where you live!
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year (box set)
The Quiet Year is a map game. You define the struggles of a community living after the collapse of civilization, and attempt to build something good within their quiet year. Every decision and every a...
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Quiet Year is now back in stock no matter where you live!
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
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Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
Ray Mears, adult boy scout (affectionate)
Bear Grylls, adult boy scout (derogatory)
Bear Grylls, adult boy scout (derogatory)
Bear Grylls: ‘I’ve bought an apocalypse-proof boat, with an array of weaponry’
Bear Grylls: ‘I’ve bought an apocalypse-proof boat, with an array of weaponry’
The adventurer on his family’s escape vessel, his crush on the Princess of Wales, and a disgusting toenail habit
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Ray Mears, adult boy scout (affectionate)
Bear Grylls, adult boy scout (derogatory)
Bear Grylls, adult boy scout (derogatory)
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Hundreds and hundreds of people have joined the Green Party since this was broadcast.
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Hundreds and hundreds of people have joined the Green Party since this was broadcast.
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
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I'm not sure I've ever heard a positive opinion about Blow from people who've met/worked with him.
Anyway, @draknek.bsky.social is a pal – even if he questioned my sanity while watching me assemble mosaics at 1am last Trick or Retreat – and makes great puzzle games which I recommend checking out!
Anyway, @draknek.bsky.social is a pal – even if he questioned my sanity while watching me assemble mosaics at 1am last Trick or Retreat – and makes great puzzle games which I recommend checking out!
NEW: I spoke to Jonathan Blow about his ambitious new puzzle game and why it took ten years to make. Then, days after the announcement, three designers came out denouncing Blow for his views on Trump (pro), vaccines (anti), and more. Here's the whole messy story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
A Controversial Video-Game Designer Returns With a New Game and More Controversy
The announcement of ‘Order of the Sinking Star’ was met with criticism over the political views of its creator Jonathan Blow
www.bloomberg.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
I'm not sure I've ever heard a positive opinion about Blow from people who've met/worked with him.
Anyway, @draknek.bsky.social is a pal – even if he questioned my sanity while watching me assemble mosaics at 1am last Trick or Retreat – and makes great puzzle games which I recommend checking out!
Anyway, @draknek.bsky.social is a pal – even if he questioned my sanity while watching me assemble mosaics at 1am last Trick or Retreat – and makes great puzzle games which I recommend checking out!
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What are the wildest video game promo events you can remember?
Things like game reviewers being brought out to the gun range to shoot a .50 cal or SAW.
Things like game reviewers being brought out to the gun range to shoot a .50 cal or SAW.
January 22, 2026 at 2:26 AM
What are the wildest video game promo events you can remember?
Things like game reviewers being brought out to the gun range to shoot a .50 cal or SAW.
Things like game reviewers being brought out to the gun range to shoot a .50 cal or SAW.
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Ok, I could *really* do with a vague idea of how many people might be interested in this event, otherwise finding a suitable venue is a nonsense.
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
January 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Ok, I could *really* do with a vague idea of how many people might be interested in this event, otherwise finding a suitable venue is a nonsense.
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
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COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
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The website is live and tickets are now available for Jubensha Con 2026, the world's first convention about English-language jubensha!
London, 8-9 May, just £15!
Co-organised with the amazing @arlohoward.bsky.social @chronicinsanity.bsky.social, and Suspense Studio (KMS Games)
London, 8-9 May, just £15!
Co-organised with the amazing @arlohoward.bsky.social @chronicinsanity.bsky.social, and Suspense Studio (KMS Games)
Jubensha Con 2026
The world's first convention about jubensha
jubenshacon.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The website is live and tickets are now available for Jubensha Con 2026, the world's first convention about English-language jubensha!
London, 8-9 May, just £15!
Co-organised with the amazing @arlohoward.bsky.social @chronicinsanity.bsky.social, and Suspense Studio (KMS Games)
London, 8-9 May, just £15!
Co-organised with the amazing @arlohoward.bsky.social @chronicinsanity.bsky.social, and Suspense Studio (KMS Games)
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I'm collecting children's folklore for a forthcoming podcast theme - what do you remember believing as a kid, or what games did you play? And what do YOUR kids do for rites, games, and stories they pass on? Let me know! forms.gle/D8mLW7q2um5Z...
January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I'm collecting children's folklore for a forthcoming podcast theme - what do you remember believing as a kid, or what games did you play? And what do YOUR kids do for rites, games, and stories they pass on? Let me know! forms.gle/D8mLW7q2um5Z...