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Tyler Tinsley

@tylertinsley.bsky.social

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Toy and game designer. Co-designer of The Tea Dragon Society Card Game.

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · Dec 3

Any sufficiently advanced sci-fi is indistinguishable from fantasy

Andrew Lisowski 💻 @hipstersmoothie.com · Dec 3

Imma say it:

Even though dune is the one of the biggest sci fi novels ever, it’s more futuristic fantasy than it is sci fi

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𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙠 @winterk.bsky.social · 1d

did you know they do this so they don't have to hire disabled people

Steve Fartlow @stevefartlow.bsky.social · 1d

It is deeply immoral that cashiers in the US are not allowed to sit.

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 4d

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

wild rides are not just for toads anymore.

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Charlie Chu @charliechu.bsky.social · 1d

what a wild ride in pop culture it's been for frogs

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

“Obvious plant” appears to be a real company and they thrive in england.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

Are they inflatable with a light faux fur fabric on top or do they have the foam body structure of a typical mascot?

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

I think alt text is used to train ai

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

i Wonder how well the m4 iPad would compare if apple allowed it to run actual software like a translation layer and Steam

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not a big account but I assume I'm ruining Garfield for many people I interact with (megaman is pre ruined)

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 3d

Well perfectly fair is an overstatement but I get it and am glad they aren't profiling.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks i appreciate the answer. That's a perfectly fair way to do it. Also good to know it's a common practice.

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 3d

How do they know who is a fan of that team?

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 4d

Specifically Lorcana. taps an entirely different segment of people than everything else.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 4d

i think this is what's bring back TCGs and collector toys. The gambling is an aspect but it's also about hanging out.

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 5d

They say that in hog warts to do something racist

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 5d

Abu Dhabi labubu!

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 12d

I tell my parents every year to stop camping. I must be a gamer.

Eize Basa @eizebasa.baby · 12d

chat, my mom has a question

Post from the family Slack: "Sign at the thrift store. Do gamers really act that way?"

Post includes a picture of a poster. "Things Gamers Say:

- Wasn't Even Trying
- Why Did I Buy This Game?
- "Rage Quit"
- GG
- Stop Camping!
- Just A Warm Up
- One More Round

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Lori @cornjerker78.bsky.social · 13d

Judge: you’re here because you booped the cop on the nose

Me: your honor, may I approach the bench?

Judge covering his nose: absolutely not

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 15d

A meowserable puddle of secrets.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

Would be hilarious if next door was used for this purpose.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

“Let them eat Twinkies.. no wait.. twink? that sounds … Let them eat dingdongs… oh wait no that also sounds… let them eat cuppy cakes”

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

Yeah it was pandemic era so not great, but not in the middle of a nationalism fever. I never bought one, would much rather have one themed after the target dog Like how they get gundams themed after the 7-11 colors in japan.

I swear i saw Custom with beer gut and crocks or maybe i dreamed it.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

They even had an exclusive gundam at one point.

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

Im in Portland, since the pandemic boom in gunpla I think they carry a few kits nation wide, they typically get a few kits earlier than most other retailers but its infrequent. The gunpla are unfortunately most often shelved with the funko in the man child toy aisle.

Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

I just bought the new entry grade wing at target.

all versions of the real grade wing are incredible.

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Tyler Tinsley @tylertinsley.bsky.social · 17d

When paralyzed or blocked during art I repeat the litany against fear from dune and it works