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Kaz🔜SAFE 2026

@deadheatbreakers.bsky.social

870 followers 700 following 1.3K posts

28/m/🏳️‍🌈 - he/him - Caribbean black / Ainu shark guy with a cane
Previously @ SEGA, Square Enix
pfp by @bestiapurpura.bsky.social

XIV@Spriggan, Splatoon, Yugioh and Fortnite stuff all over

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Kaz🔜SAFE 2026 @deadheatbreakers.bsky.social · Oct 17

Hey hey! I'm Kaz. I'm a black & ainu (shark) guy with a cane. I do QA and translation work in the video game industry. I'm also a long time XIV, Splatoon & Fire Emblem player.
I post a lot of screenshots, gposes, and sometimes post in japanese and french! I also love playing keytar.

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Bern

@berngruff.bsky.social

Valentines love/ Loving embrace❤️
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✅Can change body type and other details of both.
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If interested, send me a DM here or on telegram (@ Berngruff)!
RT, please, it will really help me out <3

February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM

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DAVE 🔥

@shadowbingers.bsky.social

hi! i have been chipping away at making a black modding compendium, similar to my transmasc one. (images below have the non-tldr)

TLDR: im looking for black modders/creators who would be willing to offer feedback on what i currently have + this is a task i want to pay you for taking the time to do!

Hi! As y'all know, I am currently working on a black FFXIV modding compendium. As of right now, the spreadsheet is aiming to contain links to Dawntrail compatible mods hosted on XMA and/or Heliosphere (only these two) that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Mods that are very directly made with black characters in mind (EX: black hair mods, sculpts with black features, etc.),
- Mods that are directly shown to work on darker skin tones through proper previewing (EX: body mods previewed on darker skin tones, makeups previewed on darker skin tones, etc.),
- Mods that promote more racial diversity ingame that could possibly help black players feel more seen and properly represented. (EX: NPC overhaul mods, etc.),
- Guides and resources to promote further creation of inclusive mods (EX: Devkits, Guides, Resource Bundles, etc.),

However! Unlike my transmasculine compendium, I am unable to curate mods for this based off my own personal lived experience. I am white, and I really do not feel right putting out resource on an assumption that I am fulfilling the needs of my black peers. I want to confidently know that I have done everything I can to make sure this resource accurately represents the wants and needs of the wonderful black players in this community.

With that in mind, I am looking to reach out to my black friends, followers, mutuals, and broader members of the community for assistance! I want to hear your feedback on the sheet while it's in an early access stage. This means telling me what's good about it, how it can be improved, and also (potentially, if you're willing) helping me find and locate mods to add onto the growing list!

Here is a vague TLDR of the questions I'll likely ask:
- Do you see any mods that aren’t listed on here, but are on you feel should be on here? Any mods that shouldn’t be included?
- Are there any additional categories you suggest? Should a current category be split? Removed?
- In your opinion, what makes a mod preview a good mod preview that helps black players in deciding whether or not to download a mod? What about mod descriptions?
- For skin diffuse mods, what would you consider to be an ideal preview image? How should modders properly display a variety of skin tones?
- In your opinion, what should players avoid doing when it comes to creating, naming, and describing black mods?

Aaaand a TLDR of questions relating to credit & compensation:
- Would you be comfortable with being publicly credited as a main contributor? (This would be listed publicly on the sheet, but remaining anonymous is 100% okay.),
- Would you be comfortable with providing me with your Kofi so I can direct people to tip you to show appreciation for the sheet? (Same as above, saying no and remaining anonymous is 100% okay.),
- Are you comfortable with me tipping you in thanks for your time and patience with helping me work on this sheet? (I'm insisting upon doing this since IMO this does classify as emotional labor, but if it really would make you uncomfortable then I 100% won't push!),

These questions will be asked to multiple people, so my aim is to get a solid group of opinions and adjust, tweak, modify, and improve things from there! If you are interested in helping out, please comment below! I'll reach out to you via DM to discuss further!

February 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM

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eli ☆ 7.4

@belovedcrypt.bsky.social

#khiariposting

February 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM

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wrən

@dirtsecret.bsky.social

A wolf and her gay little truck

An anthro black wolf girl sits on the edge of the bed of her red 1995 toyota Tacoma and grins with her tongue out. The gate of the truck is dirty as has bumper stickers. Blue truck nuts hang from the hitch.

February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Brazen Elk @ Work Ig

@brazenelk.bsky.social

#PresetsbyYannick

A Hellsguard Roegadyn in Warrior's gear stands before a misty pond beneath a shaded canopy. He has swept back silver hair and full beard and mustache, with an eyepatch over his right eye. He's holding his axe in his right hand, balanced over his right shoulder.

February 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM

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Brazen Elk @ Work Ig

@brazenelk.bsky.social

#PresetsbyYannick

A Hellsguard Roegadyn in Warrior's gear crouches over a misty pond beneath a shaded canopy. He has swept back silver hair and full beard and mustache, with an eyepatch over his right eye. An axehead looms over his right shoulder from where it is strapped to his back.

February 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM

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Wondo's Pseudonym

@wondo.bsky.social

Got 2 more here! send me a DM if you want one! just 5 bucks

February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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👹zozo👹

@rickshawtuna.bsky.social

The colonial imperialist west shouldn’t be forgiven for a lot of things, and the crimes against Haiti and her people are one of them.

Goose chasing guy meme.
Goose: “the troubled Caribbean country?”.
Goose chasing Spain, France, U S A, Netherlands, Canada: “why is the Caribbean country troubled?!”.

February 7, 2026 at 2:45 AM

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saturn

@mystery.systems

February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM

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🇭🇹 Snoopy “Snoopums” Mahan 🇭🇹 (Extraction Week)

@mahansnoopy.bsky.social

A gift from Roma! Thank you so much, bro!

You have a big heart, and you know I always got you, fam! 🤎🧡

🎨 @balterrwald.bsky.social

February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Tom, Legally Certified Date Simmelier

@iiotenki.bsky.social

Just gonna say since we're already talking about unionizing game writers: hey, maybe let us localizers in on those talks, too, because it's pretty fucking rough out there, even in AAA. I'd probably have three times as many credits if we were unionized and I'm one of the lucky ones with any at all.

Loc in Credits @locincredits.bsky.social · 4d

Nioh 3, developed by Koei Tecmo and localized in 11 languages, does NOT feature any #TranslatorsInTheCredits. A few members of Localization staff are included in the LQA credits, but none of the actual translators are credited. Source: GamersPrey

A picture of the Nioh 3 credits. Koei Tecmo's localization staff is mentioned, but none of the actual translators are credited.

February 6, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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cerwyn

@bajamut-blast.bsky.social

FFXIV meme, Shadowbringers

"girlhood is a spectrum"

on the left is cyella, and on the right is the shadowkeeper

May 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM

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@cryptidhours.bsky.social

Ok so I don't like doing call outs but I'm seriously so hurt and offended lately and while I am not naming names, this is something that needs to be talked about. So I am making a thread🧵.

Please be mindful of the triggers

CW: Mentions of the prophecy, the realm of shadows, ableism and betrayal.

July 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM

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Kiba 🦁

@kiba2412.bsky.social

Hey there everyone! Im opening this Valentine's Day YCH as emergency commissions due to some medical bills i gotta pay (i'm doing fine no worries!).

Thanks in advance and sorry for the invconvenience, ill be giving updates about commission clients as soon as posible!

February 4, 2026 at 9:11 PM

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BeardReigon

@scbeardreigon.bsky.social

Chibi + Mini-Sprites Commissions! (15 Slots) 🪶🐉

Chibi: A drawing of your character in a pose of your choice on an 80x80px canvas. Alts have an extra cost of $10-$15 depending on the difficulty.

DM if you are interested.