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David Flor

@brainclouds.net

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Software architect, game developer, ENnie-nominated TTRPG publisher. Owner of Darklight Interactive (@dlimedia.com). My purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others. He/him Creator of @tenwords.brainclouds.net and @spurt.brainclouds.net bots

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 22d

Just reposting this so I can have something newer pinned. Im doing OK but, as usual, have seen better days. Your support is appreciated!

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Software architect, game designer/developer, and ENnie-nominated RPG publisher! Your support is appreciated!

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 6h

Uber was a great invention even before I discovered they could deliver BEER to my door.

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Jae COMMITS TO THE BIT🩸✨ @naladraws.com · 13h

I just broke my favorite bowl T.T

It’s Signature Housewares Debby Sagura 2009 “Stripe” collection stoneware (ceramic)

Looked on eBay and fb marketplace already and haven’t seen any replacements ;-; maybe someone here can help? I’m actually so sad :((

A broken bowl. It’s an off white ceramic bowl with yellow, green, red, and black vertical stripes on the trim.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · 13h

Putting out a call: if you were part of WOTC’s late-2010s live events (Stream of Many Eyes, D&D Live, The Descent), I would love to talk to you as part of the Actual Play book.

[email protected] will reach me, either to schedule a chat or to share your memories.

Please feel free to share.

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 14h

Today, my wife, with a straight face, told me that to be a good parent, I need to give my son enough money to start his own business, and that 60k should do it.

Then she yelled at me for laughing.

So today's going just swell...

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 15h

You don't say...

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 17h

So thankful that dudes without game now have the option of driving all of our energy bills up to come up with devastating lines like it was nice to meet you

C. Buckthorn @cbuckthorn.bsky.social · 21h

This is amazing. I laughed out loud www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

As 32-year-old Rich points out, though, "it's not like using ChatGPT guarantees success".
When he met someone in a bar one Friday night and swapped social media handles, he asked AI what his next move should be.
ChatGPT discerned that sending an initial message on Monday midmorning would set the right pace. "Then it gave me some options for what the message could be," says Rich.
"Keep it light, warm, and low-stakes so it reads as genuine interest without urgency," the bot advised. "Something like: Hey Sarah, still laughing about [tiny shared moment/reference if you've got one] - good to meet you!" Rich went back and forth with ChatGPT until he felt they'd hit upon exactly the right message ("Hey Sarah, it was lovely to meet you") but sadly she never replied, he says. "It's been two weeks now."

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 15h

Miami represent!

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

theonion.com/ice-raids-my...

MYTH: ICE agents lack proper training.

FACT: Most have been racists their entire lives.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Nice recap

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 1d

Im having one of *those* days again...

So tired... so very tired...

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Mamdani talking lucidly and passionately about trans rights and history in a video that should frankly shame every politician who has hemmed and hawed and triangulated and said, "Well, but sports..." It's not that hard to tell the truth and stand for what's right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEvV...

Until It's Done: Sylvia Rivera

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

www.youtube.com

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Im 6'4" and weigh 250. Im not in the best of shape, sure, but absolutely no fucking way he weighs 25 pounds LESS.

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Whats even more insane is that they say at 6'3" he weighs only 223 lbs.

Unbelievable bullshit there.

Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says reut.rs/4mZNZbu

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says

Donald Trump was found to be in "exceptional health" in a medical evaluation, the U.S. president's doctor said in a memo released by the White House on Friday, with his "cardiac age" 14 years younger than in "chronological age."

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Reconstructionist @unavaleable.bsky.social · 2d

the day that it finally happens is gonna be surreal because the way they report it will be fucking deranged

Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says reut.rs/4mZNZbu

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 2d

Not all it's cracked up to be

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

I can somehow imagine Putin on a phone with here saying "so... what are you wearing?"

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Melania Trump: "President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication."

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Matt Caulder @mattcaulder.com · 2d

I mean this in a nice way

If you think Twitch is gonna stop ICE from taking you, I've got a bridge to sell you

Zach Bussey 🍁 @zachbussey.tos.gg · 4d

Due to growing fear among top creators about the risks of attending Twitchcon (and subsequent cancellations), Twitch has shared an update on safety measures at the convention.

- Venue Security + San Diego Police
- Rapid Response Command Center
- Visible + Hidden Security
- Attendance Policy

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Today they took my photo for my 10-year anniversary slide in the next company team meeting, so my whole day is ruined.

David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Studio Exec: "We have an idea for your next big game."
MachineGames Exec: "Does it involve violently killing N@zis?"
SE: "Uh, no... but..."
ME: "Not interested."

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

I just noticed that MachineGames - the same guys that did multiple Wolfenstein games - also did the latest Indiana Jones game... so if you ever want to play a game about hating N@zis, boy do they have you covered.

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Lol... I got hit with a "trademark violation" over a post for an "intimacy kit" that's six years old. I dont even know what this is any more.

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

epicstream.com/article/bryc...

Bryce Dallas Howard Earns More Directorial Credit than Any Other Star Wars Filmmaker

Bryce Dallas Howard's directorial credit surpasses even that of Star Wars creator George Lucas! Find out how many she's helmed right here.

epicstream.com

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David Flor @brainclouds.net · 2d

Man, he's really gonna lose his shit over that one.