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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · 7d

Changing my pfp for spooky season 🖤🦇

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · 11d

So stoked for you, Adam! And, of course, so so happy that folks will have access to a more accessible TTRPG experience than when I first started. 💖

Adam Schneider @thevoiceofadam.bsky.social · 11d

Delighted to report that NPC Chronicles has reached its first stretch goal so there'll be a ninth NPC archetype added to the #ttrpg soundboard! Higher-tier backers will get to vote on which one it'll be, but I'd love your ideas -- post suggestions in this thread! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hip...

NPC Chronicles: give your NPCs voices by pro voice actors!

NPC Chronicles sound board (PC, Mac) brings your TTRPG sessions to life with hundreds of dialogues performed by real voice actors!

www.kickstarter.com

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Adam Schneider @thevoiceofadam.bsky.social · 24d

We've got about two weeks left in the #Kickstarter campaign for the #ttrpg voiced dialogue soundboard NPC Chronicles, which I voice several characters in. If you haven't backed it yet and this sounds like your kind of thing, go check it out now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hip...

NPC Chronicles: give your NPCs voices by pro voice actors!

NPC Chronicles sound board (PC, Mac) brings your TTRPG sessions to life with hundreds of dialogues performed by real voice actors!

www.kickstarter.com

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Adam!!

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · 29d

Please consider donating / sharing the NPC Chronicles' Kickstarter. This can be used for anyone who doesn't want to or cannot be verbal during sessions, but still wants to contribute in a similar way. kickstarter.com/projects/hip...
We can ALL contribute to a more accessible world. 2/2

NPC Chronicles: give your NPCs voices by pro voice actors!

NPC Chronicles sound board (PC, Mac) brings your TTRPG sessions to life with hundreds of dialogues performed by real voice actors!

kickstarter.com

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · 29d

There's been some chatter again on here about disability, VO, and therefore, accessibility. Thought I'd mention that VO can be used as an accessibility tool!
Ex: A friend and colleague of mine has been working on a product that makes TTRPG's more accessible. 1/2

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Aug 22

This, but also we NEED levity. Our circumstances often don't allow for it, especially if we've been dealing with it since we were kids, so we create it. We need to create any little pockets of joy we can because the world doesn't do that for us.
But also, it made me REALLY funny and I'm not mad 💀

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Aug 22

Goodness, I have a bad habit of forgetting this site exists and it's so nice to see that this convo is still going strong. Thank you, everyone, for sharing and helping make our voices heard, and thank you again to @itstinatimevo.bsky.social for setting this up! We're strong and we WILL make change.

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 23

I can't thank @itstinatimevo.bsky.social enough for putting together this survey talking about how to make VO more accessible. If you'd like to get in on the convo or spread the word, here's the link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1N87...

Let's get the word out 💖

Disabled Voice Actor Survey

Your experience is valuable in helping us fight for better accessibility for all actors. Please answer with whatever you feel comfortable sharing. <3

docs.google.com

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 31

I have mixed feelings about using mobility aids (only for myself, of course).
What about you - do you use one, how do you feel about it, etc.?
Captions available in the vid!

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 25

These are the kinds of stories we want to document in the form, for those asking! Thanks you sharing and for your interest 🫡

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 24

Great question! The purpose of this survey is to see who needs accommodations in order to record due to health reasons.
For example, I'm unable to drive, so I would need the ability to record from home or for some assistance with transportation.
Hope that helps, and thanks for your interest!

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 23

Gotta stick together 🫡🫶

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 23

Happy to help, glad it reached you! :)

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 23

I can't thank @itstinatimevo.bsky.social enough for putting together this survey talking about how to make VO more accessible. If you'd like to get in on the convo or spread the word, here's the link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1N87...

Let's get the word out 💖

Disabled Voice Actor Survey

Your experience is valuable in helping us fight for better accessibility for all actors. Please answer with whatever you feel comfortable sharing. <3

docs.google.com

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 23

Ooooooooof, hurt my heart to read that. I'm so sorry that happened. Whoever said that is revolting and has no idea how much disabled folks are capable of - just because it looks different doesn't mean it's not valued. I know you know all that, but sometimes it's worth reiterating.

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · May 1

Happy for you <3

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 30

My dear sweet baby angel friend, if those tarantulas look even a little bit realistic, that gets to be the tarantula's booth now bc I'm never going back in there 🫶

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 28

loaf loaf loaf 12/10 loaf

daily bunnies 🐇✨ @dailybunnies.bsky.social · Apr 27

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · Apr 27

Here is a baby otter to make you feel better about everything.

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 26

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.

(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 19

thank you for ur service sweet friend 🫡

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 19

this is impacting my ability to watch the last of us i beg

Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 19

chat help, my Galaxy Tab A (2022) isn't turning on 😭

I've tried 2 diff chargers, I've let it charge for a few hours, I've held down the power button, and separately held down the power + volume down buttons.

I've cleaned the charging part where the usb-c attachment goes.

Plz help im just a girl

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 16

1. Pop off friend! Proud of you!
2. Thank you for adding description to the photos! While I am not vision impaired, I've had the opportunity to provide some audio description, and accessibility is so important in general - warmed my heart to see you take that extra step. 💖

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Maren Garcia | Voice Actor @marengarciavo.bsky.social · Apr 4

Here's my commercial demo for voice acting - let's make some magic and work together!

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