Dan Shive
@danshive.bsky.social
Pinned
Perfect clarity - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek...
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
There are times when I’m like “are ‘normal’ people actually the norm, or are they the loudest? Is neurotypical actually typical?“
Because the loudest individuals in any group are likely not the majority. Creatives who try to please the loudest risk hearing from the actual majority after 😅
Because the loudest individuals in any group are likely not the majority. Creatives who try to please the loudest risk hearing from the actual majority after 😅
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
There are times when I’m like “are ‘normal’ people actually the norm, or are they the loudest? Is neurotypical actually typical?“
Because the loudest individuals in any group are likely not the majority. Creatives who try to please the loudest risk hearing from the actual majority after 😅
Because the loudest individuals in any group are likely not the majority. Creatives who try to please the loudest risk hearing from the actual majority after 😅
#MagicTheGathering I’m not saying this is the combo of the century, but yes, Replicating Terror will remove a -1/-1 counter from Moonshadow if it successfully conjures a duplicate.
Testing this was a nightmare thanks to RNG, but luck eventually favored me 😵💫
Testing this was a nightmare thanks to RNG, but luck eventually favored me 😵💫
February 6, 2026 at 4:41 AM
#MagicTheGathering I’m not saying this is the combo of the century, but yes, Replicating Terror will remove a -1/-1 counter from Moonshadow if it successfully conjures a duplicate.
Testing this was a nightmare thanks to RNG, but luck eventually favored me 😵💫
Testing this was a nightmare thanks to RNG, but luck eventually favored me 😵💫
I feel one reason it’s important to choose one’s battles is because people have a finite capacity to care. Caring takes energy, and we only have so much in a day.
It’s not just “what hill are you willing to die on.” It’s how many hills you’re trying to convince other people to trudge up.
It’s not just “what hill are you willing to die on.” It’s how many hills you’re trying to convince other people to trudge up.
February 6, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I feel one reason it’s important to choose one’s battles is because people have a finite capacity to care. Caring takes energy, and we only have so much in a day.
It’s not just “what hill are you willing to die on.” It’s how many hills you’re trying to convince other people to trudge up.
It’s not just “what hill are you willing to die on.” It’s how many hills you’re trying to convince other people to trudge up.
There are introductions between characters I’m inevitably going to skip over or condense in the comic itself to keep things from taking longer than The Lord of The Ring’s prologue—so much hobbit lore that I immediately forget—but I might do more thorough tellings via novelization style nonsense.
February 6, 2026 at 12:41 AM
There are introductions between characters I’m inevitably going to skip over or condense in the comic itself to keep things from taking longer than The Lord of The Ring’s prologue—so much hobbit lore that I immediately forget—but I might do more thorough tellings via novelization style nonsense.
I’m getting better at knowing when to drop “that.”
If dropping is an option, the question becomes whether the sentence reads better with or without it, and what fits the character voice.
In third person narration, probably keep the that as the default just for clarity, but exceptions are okay.
If dropping is an option, the question becomes whether the sentence reads better with or without it, and what fits the character voice.
In third person narration, probably keep the that as the default just for clarity, but exceptions are okay.
February 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I’m getting better at knowing when to drop “that.”
If dropping is an option, the question becomes whether the sentence reads better with or without it, and what fits the character voice.
In third person narration, probably keep the that as the default just for clarity, but exceptions are okay.
If dropping is an option, the question becomes whether the sentence reads better with or without it, and what fits the character voice.
In third person narration, probably keep the that as the default just for clarity, but exceptions are okay.
Reposted by Dan Shive
I've been conditioned to think baseball means something different because of your comics which made me not anticipate you talking about *actual* baseball
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I've been conditioned to think baseball means something different because of your comics which made me not anticipate you talking about *actual* baseball
Wait—This bag reseals? I don’t need a clip?
(Ode to Joy plays)
(Ode to Joy plays)
February 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Wait—This bag reseals? I don’t need a clip?
(Ode to Joy plays)
(Ode to Joy plays)
I should probably prepare a whole lot of up to date reference sheets for part six of False Kings.
These wouldn’t be proper models sheets. Those would take centuries. These would be collages of images from past comics. I’ve done it before (helped a lot with Princess Elliot and Cinderella Tedd).
These wouldn’t be proper models sheets. Those would take centuries. These would be collages of images from past comics. I’ve done it before (helped a lot with Princess Elliot and Cinderella Tedd).
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I should probably prepare a whole lot of up to date reference sheets for part six of False Kings.
These wouldn’t be proper models sheets. Those would take centuries. These would be collages of images from past comics. I’ve done it before (helped a lot with Princess Elliot and Cinderella Tedd).
These wouldn’t be proper models sheets. Those would take centuries. These would be collages of images from past comics. I’ve done it before (helped a lot with Princess Elliot and Cinderella Tedd).
I got two baseballs today rated for younger ages (this basically just means they’re softer).
Why? Simply to have something to toss back and forth while pacing. I went with the softer ones—not to be confused with ”softballs”—to reduce the chance of accidentally breaking something 😅⚾️
Why? Simply to have something to toss back and forth while pacing. I went with the softer ones—not to be confused with ”softballs”—to reduce the chance of accidentally breaking something 😅⚾️
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I got two baseballs today rated for younger ages (this basically just means they’re softer).
Why? Simply to have something to toss back and forth while pacing. I went with the softer ones—not to be confused with ”softballs”—to reduce the chance of accidentally breaking something 😅⚾️
Why? Simply to have something to toss back and forth while pacing. I went with the softer ones—not to be confused with ”softballs”—to reduce the chance of accidentally breaking something 😅⚾️
Reposted by Dan Shive
Progress Report! - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Progress Report! - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
My mono black one mana #MagicTheGathering deck just had its jaw drop to the floor, its tongue roll out, and its eyes pop out as cartoon hearts 😍
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
My mono black one mana #MagicTheGathering deck just had its jaw drop to the floor, its tongue roll out, and its eyes pop out as cartoon hearts 😍
Progress Report! - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Progress Report! - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
Early signs are that it is being taken well.
#egscomics #webcomics
I’m actually going to have a two day weekend 🎉
I mean, I might write some comics, but that just sort of happens.
I mean, I might write some comics, but that just sort of happens.
February 5, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I’m actually going to have a two day weekend 🎉
I mean, I might write some comics, but that just sort of happens.
I mean, I might write some comics, but that just sort of happens.
Group Hug Uno: There’s one loser, and it’s whoever wins.
February 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Group Hug Uno: There’s one loser, and it’s whoever wins.
I’m attempting to make lifestyle changes, and it’s amazing how much that can be summed up as food choices.
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I’m attempting to make lifestyle changes, and it’s amazing how much that can be summed up as food choices.
Reposted by Dan Shive
Perfect clarity - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek...
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
February 4, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Perfect clarity - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek...
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Reposted by Dan Shive
They've reversed this decision, but that doesn't change that they were willing to do this.
(The assumption is that Disney called them up and threatened them with the full force of Disney's wrath if they didn't keep it functional.)
(The assumption is that Disney called them up and threatened them with the full force of Disney's wrath if they didn't keep it functional.)
February 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
They've reversed this decision, but that doesn't change that they were willing to do this.
(The assumption is that Disney called them up and threatened them with the full force of Disney's wrath if they didn't keep it functional.)
(The assumption is that Disney called them up and threatened them with the full force of Disney's wrath if they didn't keep it functional.)
Adobe just discontinuing Animate and preventing its functionality after another year is horrifying.
Discontinuing support could happen in business, but actively killing it by making unusable at all is so anti-consumer that I’m adding “look into Illustrator alternatives “ to my long term todo list.
Discontinuing support could happen in business, but actively killing it by making unusable at all is so anti-consumer that I’m adding “look into Illustrator alternatives “ to my long term todo list.
February 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Adobe just discontinuing Animate and preventing its functionality after another year is horrifying.
Discontinuing support could happen in business, but actively killing it by making unusable at all is so anti-consumer that I’m adding “look into Illustrator alternatives “ to my long term todo list.
Discontinuing support could happen in business, but actively killing it by making unusable at all is so anti-consumer that I’m adding “look into Illustrator alternatives “ to my long term todo list.
The video I saw this in invoked the habits of billionaires.
I really have to question how he thinks he knows the habits of billionaires.
I’m also 99% certain they’re billionaires less from waking up early and working hard each day, and more from a mix of privilege, luck, and cartoon villainy.
I really have to question how he thinks he knows the habits of billionaires.
I’m also 99% certain they’re billionaires less from waking up early and working hard each day, and more from a mix of privilege, luck, and cartoon villainy.
”To take advantage of your natural flow state after waking up, get to work within 60 to 90 seconds of opening your eyes!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The video I saw this in invoked the habits of billionaires.
I really have to question how he thinks he knows the habits of billionaires.
I’m also 99% certain they’re billionaires less from waking up early and working hard each day, and more from a mix of privilege, luck, and cartoon villainy.
I really have to question how he thinks he knows the habits of billionaires.
I’m also 99% certain they’re billionaires less from waking up early and working hard each day, and more from a mix of privilege, luck, and cartoon villainy.
Perfect clarity - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek...
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
February 4, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Perfect clarity - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek...
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
Part six begins next Wednesday.
#egscomics #webcomics
I expect to post late tonight. I'm going to guess between one to two hours late.
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I expect to post late tonight. I'm going to guess between one to two hours late.
”To take advantage of your natural flow state after waking up, get to work within 60 to 90 seconds of opening your eyes!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
”To take advantage of your natural flow state after waking up, get to work within 60 to 90 seconds of opening your eyes!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
“What about using the bathroom?”
“Go fast.”
“I have a two-hour commute?”
“Sleep in the office.”
“I have kids who need breakfast.”
“Stop squandering my flawless advice!”
Reposted by Dan Shive
Inevitable Chores - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
You know, people SAY laundry is inevitable... And they're right. Do your laundry.
This post is dedicated to everyone who's been putting off doing laundry and were just startled by being told to do it.
#egscomics #webcomics
You know, people SAY laundry is inevitable... And they're right. Do your laundry.
This post is dedicated to everyone who's been putting off doing laundry and were just startled by being told to do it.
#egscomics #webcomics
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Inevitable Chores - www.egscomics.com/egsnp/cinder...
You know, people SAY laundry is inevitable... And they're right. Do your laundry.
This post is dedicated to everyone who's been putting off doing laundry and were just startled by being told to do it.
#egscomics #webcomics
You know, people SAY laundry is inevitable... And they're right. Do your laundry.
This post is dedicated to everyone who's been putting off doing laundry and were just startled by being told to do it.
#egscomics #webcomics
I wonder if adverb aversion decreases when one has difficulty reading people.
“Dogs are neat,” he said happily.
“Ah, clear and to the point about how he’s feeling. A+, no notes.”
“Dogs are neat,” he said happily.
“Ah, clear and to the point about how he’s feeling. A+, no notes.”
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I wonder if adverb aversion decreases when one has difficulty reading people.
“Dogs are neat,” he said happily.
“Ah, clear and to the point about how he’s feeling. A+, no notes.”
“Dogs are neat,” he said happily.
“Ah, clear and to the point about how he’s feeling. A+, no notes.”
Reposted by Dan Shive
the most unprogressive progressive dialogue:
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
the most unprogressive progressive dialogue: