Nikki 'Gazelle' Crenshaw
@gaiazelle.bsky.social
[she/they]
Associate Principal User Researcher, Warcraft Franchise
#a11y; PhD; Druid; Social Justice Waluigi
shitposts are my own.
PFP: @flamingomymango.bsky.social
Associate Principal User Researcher, Warcraft Franchise
#a11y; PhD; Druid; Social Justice Waluigi
shitposts are my own.
PFP: @flamingomymango.bsky.social
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#GamesUR #GUR #UserResearch
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finding out this little nerd is called a "Deuil" and not a "Devil" and losing my mind. he was The Devil in Cowboy Boots the whole time I played #ISAT. I can't look at him any other way.
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
finding out this little nerd is called a "Deuil" and not a "Devil" and losing my mind. he was The Devil in Cowboy Boots the whole time I played #ISAT. I can't look at him any other way.
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Another day, another fantastic tiktok restaurant advertisement
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Another day, another fantastic tiktok restaurant advertisement
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The theory in the paper is that it's not the superhero per se, but that unexpected events in general increase mindfulness and thus pro-social behavior
So act weird and make people behave better.
So act weird and make people behave better.
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The theory in the paper is that it's not the superhero per se, but that unexpected events in general increase mindfulness and thus pro-social behavior
So act weird and make people behave better.
So act weird and make people behave better.
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her: are you stupid?
me:
me:
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
her: are you stupid?
me:
me:
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and that's a wrap on Smushi Come Home! what a delightful little game!
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
and that's a wrap on Smushi Come Home! what a delightful little game!
Favorite Video Game Characters of 2025:
Hecate (Hades II)
Rove (Monster Hunter Wilds)
Esquie (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33)
Valérie (OFF)
Hecate (Hades II)
Rove (Monster Hunter Wilds)
Esquie (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33)
Valérie (OFF)
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Favorite Video Game Characters of 2025:
Hecate (Hades II)
Rove (Monster Hunter Wilds)
Esquie (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33)
Valérie (OFF)
Hecate (Hades II)
Rove (Monster Hunter Wilds)
Esquie (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33)
Valérie (OFF)
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I absolutely love how cats sometimes just decide to give you a guided tour of the premises
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I absolutely love how cats sometimes just decide to give you a guided tour of the premises
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ppl are way too obsessed with individualism and then become overly nihilistic when they find out just how insignificant they are in the grand scheme of things like yeah man maybe that should encourage you to be more cooperative and empathetic in solving problems
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
ppl are way too obsessed with individualism and then become overly nihilistic when they find out just how insignificant they are in the grand scheme of things like yeah man maybe that should encourage you to be more cooperative and empathetic in solving problems
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me, absent-mindedly: dang, I wish we had hot chocolate for the rain. *continues working*
Graham disappears at some point.
-30 minutes later-
Graham reappears with hot chocolate and custard pudding from Cream Pan.
what did I do to deserve this???
Graham disappears at some point.
-30 minutes later-
Graham reappears with hot chocolate and custard pudding from Cream Pan.
what did I do to deserve this???
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
me, absent-mindedly: dang, I wish we had hot chocolate for the rain. *continues working*
Graham disappears at some point.
-30 minutes later-
Graham reappears with hot chocolate and custard pudding from Cream Pan.
what did I do to deserve this???
Graham disappears at some point.
-30 minutes later-
Graham reappears with hot chocolate and custard pudding from Cream Pan.
what did I do to deserve this???
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losing my mind over youtube's suggested reply for this comment
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
losing my mind over youtube's suggested reply for this comment
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The only "discourse" I'll ever acknowledge is "DIS COURSE" right 'ere! Baby Park!!!
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The only "discourse" I'll ever acknowledge is "DIS COURSE" right 'ere! Baby Park!!!
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Two things can be true: 1.) The Game Awards are meaningless and we shouldn't take them all that seriously. 2.) Award shows of its scale DO rewrite the mainstream history of the art form, whether they deserve to or not, and its okay to care that it's so thoughtless despite having that responsibility.
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Two things can be true: 1.) The Game Awards are meaningless and we shouldn't take them all that seriously. 2.) Award shows of its scale DO rewrite the mainstream history of the art form, whether they deserve to or not, and its okay to care that it's so thoughtless despite having that responsibility.
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It’s mushroom season 🍄🍄🍄
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It’s mushroom season 🍄🍄🍄
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I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
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since we've finished the season (like, months ago) i figured i'd finish my sketch of my guildmates all tucking into a feast of the midnight masquerade :3c
October 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
since we've finished the season (like, months ago) i figured i'd finish my sketch of my guildmates all tucking into a feast of the midnight masquerade :3c
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You were incredible, Alice Wong, and it was a blessing to have collaborated with you on projects, to have read your words and to have heard your voice, as full of life and passion and joy and rage as it was.
You made a difference—so much of a difference.
Rest always in peace, and always in power.
You made a difference—so much of a difference.
Rest always in peace, and always in power.
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM
You were incredible, Alice Wong, and it was a blessing to have collaborated with you on projects, to have read your words and to have heard your voice, as full of life and passion and joy and rage as it was.
You made a difference—so much of a difference.
Rest always in peace, and always in power.
You made a difference—so much of a difference.
Rest always in peace, and always in power.
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Brother Gregor never spoke and often spooked the neophytes with his appearance, but he was a gentle soul and a phenomenal cook and knew more ways to prepare a fish than the abbot knew hymns
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Brother Gregor never spoke and often spooked the neophytes with his appearance, but he was a gentle soul and a phenomenal cook and knew more ways to prepare a fish than the abbot knew hymns
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Mood, by noonsillustrations on IG.
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Mood, by noonsillustrations on IG.