Brian Moakley, writer
@jezner.com
Adventure / Sci-fi writer & forever fan of Mr. Rogers
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Brian Moakley, writer
@jezner.com
· May 27
Life is serendipitous at times.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
Happy Republican circular firing squad day to all who celebrate.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Happy Republican circular firing squad day to all who celebrate.
While Prince Andrew is losing his royal title, in all practical terms, he's actually gaining the additional title of "former".
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
While Prince Andrew is losing his royal title, in all practical terms, he's actually gaining the additional title of "former".
Reposted by Brian Moakley, writer
I am horror-struck at the fact that Jimmy Kimmel was fired due to state interference, but equally horror-struck that people still watch cable television.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I am horror-struck at the fact that Jimmy Kimmel was fired due to state interference, but equally horror-struck that people still watch cable television.
Bloody hell. I'm a little slow. But I just realized why, on LinkedIn, everyone reads like they are from Neptune.
They all use AI to write their posts. JFC. 🤮
They all use AI to write their posts. JFC. 🤮
September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Bloody hell. I'm a little slow. But I just realized why, on LinkedIn, everyone reads like they are from Neptune.
They all use AI to write their posts. JFC. 🤮
They all use AI to write their posts. JFC. 🤮
Reposted by Brian Moakley, writer
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September 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Since I got laid off in May I've been working with a number of other former Polygon writers to start a new website. I'm proud to announce that we've just launched Rogue.site, a worker-owned and operated games journalism site funded by readers like you.
I don't know what comedian said it, but they noted that Hulk Hogan looked like a pallbearer at a boa constrictor's funeral.
Also, I liked Suburban Commando. That's my eulogy.
Also, I liked Suburban Commando. That's my eulogy.
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I don't know what comedian said it, but they noted that Hulk Hogan looked like a pallbearer at a boa constrictor's funeral.
Also, I liked Suburban Commando. That's my eulogy.
Also, I liked Suburban Commando. That's my eulogy.
I just reached the mid-point of reading a physical book and I’m celebrating like I ran marathon.
July 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I just reached the mid-point of reading a physical book and I’m celebrating like I ran marathon.
Well ... there goes my healthcare
July 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Well ... there goes my healthcare
Just sharing some thoughts from my writing Patreon about works in progress and interactive fiction for troglodytes.
Cheers!
#writing
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Cheers!
#writing
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Monday update - June 23, 2025 | Brian Moakley / Vegetarian Zombie
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June 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Just sharing some thoughts from my writing Patreon about works in progress and interactive fiction for troglodytes.
Cheers!
#writing
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Cheers!
#writing
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I find social media excellent for breaking news. As for processing that news, it's nightmarish.
June 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I find social media excellent for breaking news. As for processing that news, it's nightmarish.
I miss the days when checking my socials didn't give me 1d12 physic damage.
June 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I miss the days when checking my socials didn't give me 1d12 physic damage.
If someone tosses a rattlesnake at you, you are not obligated to pick it up. Just let it slither off.
June 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If someone tosses a rattlesnake at you, you are not obligated to pick it up. Just let it slither off.
@shane.is.tired.fyi I saw your Hollywood sign photo. I've never seen LA look so green.
It looks beautiful. Thanks for posting it. It's a nice timeline cleanse.
Cheers!
It looks beautiful. Thanks for posting it. It's a nice timeline cleanse.
Cheers!
June 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@shane.is.tired.fyi I saw your Hollywood sign photo. I've never seen LA look so green.
It looks beautiful. Thanks for posting it. It's a nice timeline cleanse.
Cheers!
It looks beautiful. Thanks for posting it. It's a nice timeline cleanse.
Cheers!
LinkedIn in a nutshell:
<Posts AI slop>
Here are the reasons I am a great thinker.
<Posts AI slop>
Here are the reasons I am a great thinker.
June 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
LinkedIn in a nutshell:
<Posts AI slop>
Here are the reasons I am a great thinker.
<Posts AI slop>
Here are the reasons I am a great thinker.
Looking for a solid "chaser" after Baldur's Gate 3? Take a look at Wrath of the Righteous. It's a solid CRPG based on Pathfinder ... which is actually based on D&D.
#crpg #bg3 #pathfinder
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#crpg #bg3 #pathfinder
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Jumping into Wrath of the Righteous from Baldurs Gate 3 - Jezner.com
Baldur's Gate 3 is an outstanding game, and once you get your fill, you'll find that Wrath of the Righteous makes for a compelling follow-up.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Looking for a solid "chaser" after Baldur's Gate 3? Take a look at Wrath of the Righteous. It's a solid CRPG based on Pathfinder ... which is actually based on D&D.
#crpg #bg3 #pathfinder
www.jezner.com/2025/05/27/j...
#crpg #bg3 #pathfinder
www.jezner.com/2025/05/27/j...
SpaceX may say that failure is an option … and failure is critical for learning … but consistent failure has a real cost in perception and morale.
May 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
SpaceX may say that failure is an option … and failure is critical for learning … but consistent failure has a real cost in perception and morale.
Life is serendipitous at times.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
May 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Life is serendipitous at times.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
This me seeing a rainbow out my window, reading a reddit post. The post shows Mr. Rogers and Steve Irwin with a rainbow behind them.
Life is good.
Here's a strange story I wrote about a person finding salvation at the end of the gun. It's not grimdark. It's more a musing on loneliness and exploitation.
#story #fiction
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#story #fiction
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Biting the Bullet - Jezner.com
David is kidnapped at gunpoint. There is only one way to escape. He must bite the bullet as it is fired into his mouth.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Here's a strange story I wrote about a person finding salvation at the end of the gun. It's not grimdark. It's more a musing on loneliness and exploitation.
#story #fiction
www.jezner.com/2025/02/12/b...
#story #fiction
www.jezner.com/2025/02/12/b...
Shadowdark is a love letter to first edition D&D and definitely worth your time.
#dnd #shadowdark #ttrpg
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#dnd #shadowdark #ttrpg
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Shadowdark: putting the death back in dungeons - Jezner.com
Shadowdark is a love letter to 1st ed. D&D where you explore dungeons in hopes of finding some gold, and maybe even live to tell the tale.
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May 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Shadowdark is a love letter to first edition D&D and definitely worth your time.
#dnd #shadowdark #ttrpg
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#dnd #shadowdark #ttrpg
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DOGE was never about cutting waste and fraud. It was about ending investigations and stealing data.
Also, with DOGE still very active in the government, Musk is still very much in control.
Also, with DOGE still very active in the government, Musk is still very much in control.
May 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE was never about cutting waste and fraud. It was about ending investigations and stealing data.
Also, with DOGE still very active in the government, Musk is still very much in control.
Also, with DOGE still very active in the government, Musk is still very much in control.
Doom: The Dark Ages looks great, but I'll wait for a sale. I don't think I can stomach the Doom lore for another game.
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#doom #gaming
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#doom #gaming
Doom has flown off the rails - Jezner Books
Doom: The Dark Ages looks to blow people away with its gameplay and visuals, but it can't escape its terrible lore.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Doom: The Dark Ages looks great, but I'll wait for a sale. I don't think I can stomach the Doom lore for another game.
www.jezner.com/2025/05/14/d...
#doom #gaming
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#doom #gaming