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mtgcube in toronto. they or he. fix your hearts or die
https://linktr.ee/zoydraft for my cubes, tumblr, posts &c
https://linktr.ee/zoydraft for my cubes, tumblr, posts &c
As a new GM running Mothership, the way this post articulated the three options for binary resolution (success vs failure; success vs success with a cost; success with a cost vs failure) has been instantly helpful.
The strength check will always open the door. That's not what we're checking
The strength check will always open the door. That's not what we're checking
BLOGPOST - On why resolution systems with binary success/failure provide more choice on how to run the game for the GM and more strategic possibilities for the player.
behindthehelm.bearblog.dev/why-i-like-b...
#osr #nsr #posr #ttrpg
behindthehelm.bearblog.dev/why-i-like-b...
#osr #nsr #posr #ttrpg
Why I Like Binary Resolution Systems
In most OSR games a roll (or Check, or Save, or Test, or however you want to call it) can have three outcomes:
1) Total Success: the action succee...
behindthehelm.bearblog.dev
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 PM
As a new GM running Mothership, the way this post articulated the three options for binary resolution (success vs failure; success vs success with a cost; success with a cost vs failure) has been instantly helpful.
The strength check will always open the door. That's not what we're checking
The strength check will always open the door. That's not what we're checking
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Doctorow's "Centaur and reverse centaur", but it's GMs and TTRPG rulesets.
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Doctorow's "Centaur and reverse centaur", but it's GMs and TTRPG rulesets.
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 AM
My #mtgcube, Pink Sleeves will once again be featured at @to.untap.ca, this time as the top 8 draft this Saturday, January 24 in Toronto
What's your p1p1?
cubecobra.com/cube/p1p1/89...
What's your p1p1?
cubecobra.com/cube/p1p1/89...
Pack 1 Pick 1 - Cube Cobra
Vote on your first pick from this pack!
cubecobra.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
My #mtgcube, Pink Sleeves will once again be featured at @to.untap.ca, this time as the top 8 draft this Saturday, January 24 in Toronto
What's your p1p1?
cubecobra.com/cube/p1p1/89...
What's your p1p1?
cubecobra.com/cube/p1p1/89...
Winter sucks so much. Glad @to.untap.ca can get everyone out for some bubble tea and #mtgcube!
Well, this came out of nowhere... tickets are up for Untap AW26!!
Initially, we had planned for this to happen in March, but an opportunity came up that allowed us to make tickets super cheap while still offering a similar experience to last year.
Get your tickets here:
buff.ly/xTB3Oki
#mtgcube
Initially, we had planned for this to happen in March, but an opportunity came up that allowed us to make tickets super cheap while still offering a similar experience to last year.
Get your tickets here:
buff.ly/xTB3Oki
#mtgcube
Tixtree
By selling or buying tickets on Tixtree you are leading the way towards a sustainable future.
www.tixtree.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Winter sucks so much. Glad @to.untap.ca can get everyone out for some bubble tea and #mtgcube!
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I'm judging 4 events over the next two weekends and the best-paying one by far is a local Cube event (shoutout @to.untap.ca)
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I'm judging 4 events over the next two weekends and the best-paying one by far is a local Cube event (shoutout @to.untap.ca)
"The 90's Robin Williams movie where a man decides to dress up as a woman to be part of his family's life"
(The Birdcage)
(The Birdcage)
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"The 90's Robin Williams movie where a man decides to dress up as a woman to be part of his family's life"
(The Birdcage)
(The Birdcage)
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Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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January 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Hi @evansolomon.bsky.social ! You're one of my elected representatives. I cheerfully request that you stop using the illegal abuse image generating platform. Thank you!
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Hi @evansolomon.bsky.social ! You're one of my elected representatives. I cheerfully request that you stop using the illegal abuse image generating platform. Thank you!
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Seriously, go to your Bluesky Settings and Content and Media page and toggle off the "Autoplay videos and GIFs" option right now.
If you don't want to continuously see the video, that'll at least deactivate it from playing when you scroll.
If you don't want to continuously see the video, that'll at least deactivate it from playing when you scroll.
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Seriously, go to your Bluesky Settings and Content and Media page and toggle off the "Autoplay videos and GIFs" option right now.
If you don't want to continuously see the video, that'll at least deactivate it from playing when you scroll.
If you don't want to continuously see the video, that'll at least deactivate it from playing when you scroll.
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Did an annoying query.
This game had *by far* the biggest difference in GSAx between two goalies who each played the full game. Markstrom also now holds the title of worst single game GSAx for any goalie in a full game (since '07, ~38k games where no starter was pulled).
What the hell.
This game had *by far* the biggest difference in GSAx between two goalies who each played the full game. Markstrom also now holds the title of worst single game GSAx for any goalie in a full game (since '07, ~38k games where no starter was pulled).
What the hell.
January 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Did an annoying query.
This game had *by far* the biggest difference in GSAx between two goalies who each played the full game. Markstrom also now holds the title of worst single game GSAx for any goalie in a full game (since '07, ~38k games where no starter was pulled).
What the hell.
This game had *by far* the biggest difference in GSAx between two goalies who each played the full game. Markstrom also now holds the title of worst single game GSAx for any goalie in a full game (since '07, ~38k games where no starter was pulled).
What the hell.
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I spent an excessive number of years moderating a gaming forum and I learned a great deal about community spaces and cultivation, whether I wanted to or not. I have critical advice for anyone who runs a game store or gaming convention. Please share this thread with people who run those things.
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I spent an excessive number of years moderating a gaming forum and I learned a great deal about community spaces and cultivation, whether I wanted to or not. I have critical advice for anyone who runs a game store or gaming convention. Please share this thread with people who run those things.
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The wisdom of Mr. Rogers is eternal:
January 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
The wisdom of Mr. Rogers is eternal:
Ran my second playthrough of my 90's Pacific Northwest Satanic Panic Mothership adventure and I had so much fun. Woulda been better if I remembered to hit play on "Like a Prayer" at the right time, but the church burned down, people died, it was good.
January 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Ran my second playthrough of my 90's Pacific Northwest Satanic Panic Mothership adventure and I had so much fun. Woulda been better if I remembered to hit play on "Like a Prayer" at the right time, but the church burned down, people died, it was good.
Quoting because this list looks incredible
Alright, I've seen other people doing it so I want to highlight some of my favorite posts from bloggers this year! In no particular order:
The Bloggies 2026 submissions are now open!
Submit your favorite posts, series, and debut blogs via the official Bloggies page between now and Jan 31st!
Please share this around. I'll be making regular Bloggies-themed announcements throughout the month.
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-2026/
Submit your favorite posts, series, and debut blogs via the official Bloggies page between now and Jan 31st!
Please share this around. I'll be making regular Bloggies-themed announcements throughout the month.
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-2026/
January 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Quoting because this list looks incredible
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I asked the menswear guy what the ideal outfit for a magic tournament was. time for us all to step up our game
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I asked the menswear guy what the ideal outfit for a magic tournament was. time for us all to step up our game
Hearing that the Leafs are shopping for a top-six forward. Hoping to get it done before the Olympic break and willing to part with a huge package built around Jeremy Bracco
December 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hearing that the Leafs are shopping for a top-six forward. Hoping to get it done before the Olympic break and willing to part with a huge package built around Jeremy Bracco
There's a guy with almost the same name as me and I would be pretty justified to go through his Wikipedia and add [Citation Needed] to almost every sentence
December 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
There's a guy with almost the same name as me and I would be pretty justified to go through his Wikipedia and add [Citation Needed] to almost every sentence
This is not a principled position, but I have fallen into a months-long streak of "why would I bother buying these magic cards if they don't have an Invasion printing of Plague Spitter in stock?"
December 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This is not a principled position, but I have fallen into a months-long streak of "why would I bother buying these magic cards if they don't have an Invasion printing of Plague Spitter in stock?"
Did you know? The theme song of Gravity Falls is repurposed from the early television program, "Mr Show"
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Did you know? The theme song of Gravity Falls is repurposed from the early television program, "Mr Show"
At @mjlyonswrites.bsky.social 's strong rec (and making me play it) I belatedly got Blue Prince, and man, it is really funny thinking about negative Steam reviews with <10 hours played complaining about RNG. If you're feeling that way, I think you've missed what the game ~is~
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
At @mjlyonswrites.bsky.social 's strong rec (and making me play it) I belatedly got Blue Prince, and man, it is really funny thinking about negative Steam reviews with <10 hours played complaining about RNG. If you're feeling that way, I think you've missed what the game ~is~
Since September I've run 6 #Mothership sessions, and I really enjoy it, and then have like 2 day hangover of like, "ugh, I don't know if I want to do this anymore, maybe it would take less out of me if I prepped less, or if we played shorter sessions"...
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Since September I've run 6 #Mothership sessions, and I really enjoy it, and then have like 2 day hangover of like, "ugh, I don't know if I want to do this anymore, maybe it would take less out of me if I prepped less, or if we played shorter sessions"...
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Damn, X-COM box art rules
December 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Damn, X-COM box art rules
Sure, it's cool to give everyone playing your #mtgcube a Cogwork Librarian, but know what's even better?
Adding a Cogwork Librarian to everyone's first pack of the draft and making people pick them if they want to use them
Adding a Cogwork Librarian to everyone's first pack of the draft and making people pick them if they want to use them
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sure, it's cool to give everyone playing your #mtgcube a Cogwork Librarian, but know what's even better?
Adding a Cogwork Librarian to everyone's first pack of the draft and making people pick them if they want to use them
Adding a Cogwork Librarian to everyone's first pack of the draft and making people pick them if they want to use them