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Aywren 🎃

@aywren.bsky.social

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Middle-aged gal writing words & making art. Gamer - Blogger - Artist - Fantasy Writer Playing: #FFXIV, RPGs, Simulations, MMOs, Cozy & Survival Games #Blog: Aywren.com #Webcomic: Wayrift.com #FFIV: Sygnus.org

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 20h

#Wayrift #Webcomic Update 🌟

"I will take it from here."
-Rye, who doesn't put up with self-entitled nonsense on his watch

Click Here: wayrift.com/comics/ch92/...

#Comic #Art #Fantasy #FFIV

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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 11h

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A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 22h

Still finding new blogs to add to the #DailyBlogroll. Stories from @magiwastaken.bsky.social, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @pixelone.bsky.social, @belghast.com, @tofutush.bsky.social and more!

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Azuriel explores how AI content might just be bad enough to kick us off our algorithmic YouTube daze—not all bots are bad news!

Magi enjoys the chill vibes of *Tiny Aquarium* but finds the social gameplay lacking a real connection—fish are nice, people are tricky.

Emily deals with the bot invasion on Ao3, struggling to find genuine engagement amidst the automated noise.

In a reflective piece, Pixel One finds solace and a sense of self among Warcraft's epic narratives—sometimes we all need a pause button.

Belghast recounts their wrestling match with a giant TV that might be more trouble than it's worth—bring on the gaming marathons!

Wilhelm is craving more content for *No Man's Sky*, hoping for a follow-up to the game-altering Voyagers update.

Juhis argues that writing can be more powerful than traditional networking when building lasting professional relationships—write to be remembered!

Nik reflects on a productive yet exhausting Blaugust, questioning whether consistent writing habits actually stick post-challenge.

Tofutush vents about a self-absorbed dormmate who treats everyone like NPCs in her own personal game of life.

Jamie Zawinski muses on the enigmatic KLF, leaving us pondering if we really know 'What time is love?'

Dave Winer celebrates the longevity of RSS, highlighting its resilience against big tech's attempts to stifle it—RSS, here to stay!

Remy dives into a saga where developers end up 'inventing' primary keys long after they were established—awkward!

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 14h

I got a copy of this too a few days back and have been paging through it for the same reason! :D

Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 14h

I completed leveling all jobs to level 100 in #FFXIV and we tried out Pilgrim's Traverse last night. Much fun!

#Gaming #VideoGames #Blog

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FFXIV: Level 100 and Pilgrim’s Traverse

Yesterday, I finished leveling my final job to level 100 in FFXIV.

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 15h

I picked up a couple of #anime classics from the Prime sales.

#Trigun #CowboyBebop

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 16h

Want to see how I make #Wayrift #Webcomic pages? Have a speed paint video of Ch92 Pg5!

#Art #FFIV #Video

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Draw With Me - Wayrift Webcomic Ch92 Pg5 Speed Paint

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 17h

Really looking forward to this update!! 🌊

Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 17h

Heck yeah!

#FFXIV #TadKouris

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 20h

#Wayrift #Webcomic Update 🌟

"I will take it from here."
-Rye, who doesn't put up with self-entitled nonsense on his watch

Click Here: wayrift.com/comics/ch92/...

#Comic #Art #Fantasy #FFIV

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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 1d

#FFXIV Patch 7.35 is LIVE! Heed the call of the faerie king and delve into the brand new deep dungeon, Pilgrim's Traverse!

Secrets and challenges aplenty await in the Warrior of Darkness' investigation into the Church of the First Light. 🦋

Full patch notes 📜 sqex.to/d4GDc

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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 1d

The #FFXIV x #MHWilds Crossover Celebration Screenshot Sweepstakes is here! 🐉

Share your best moment as a Hunter of Light through our submission form for a chance to win an in-game prize!

For full terms and conditions, please see the official rules at sqex.to/TIA3h.

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 1d

All done!

#FFXIV #TadKouris

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 2d

I WISH my PC Game Pass was still $9.99. That's how much it cost back when I first tried it out. I can confirm for me, it's $12.99 before the latest price hike, because I'd considered returning until I saw it was not $9.99 anymore.

Not sure how you locked in that deal, but hold on to it.

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Belghast @belghast.com · 2d

Seeing a weirdly high volume of bsky folks migrating over to mastodon suddenly. Not sure what exactly is going on, but I will plug gamepad.club.

This is the server that I help run, and we've been stable and active since 2023. Not doing a hard sell, just throwing it out there.

Gamepad.Club

Gamepad.Club has a video games focus, but we're open to all forms of gaming from tabletop RPGs to trading card games. Hosted in the UK and EU but everyone is welcome!

gamepad.club

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Denny @dennydraws.bsky.social · 3d

I've been playing FFT so much... no story generic is safe from my enticing abilities! I like that they have fixed names. It feels a lot more rewarding when I do get to recruit them :D;

#FFT | #FinalFantasyTactics | #dennydraws

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 3d

"You don't have a nose!"

Truer words have not been spoken. 🤣

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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 3d

Hildibrand in 30 seconds 🕵️

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 3d

A bite-sized #DailyBlogroll for your Sunday, with stories by TAGN, @anarchaeopteryx.bsky.social, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @tofutush.bsky.social, Jamie Zawinski, @schneier.com, Dave Winer and Crimson.

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Wilhelm reviews 'Kaos,' a Greek mythology series with Jeff Goldblum adding a quirky 70s twist to Olympus's divine drama.

Anarchae celebrates updates to Bearblog's theme, delving into CSS tweaks and longing for the days of curated online link lists.

Emily shares her begrudging acceptance of Spotify, highlighting its music discovery perks despite her issues with artist compensation.

Tofutush humorously recounts their first driving lesson, highlighting typical beginner mishaps while keeping the roads intact.

Jamie Zawinski critiques Bluesky's facade of decentralization, calling out CEO Jay Graber's contentious practices and questionable leadership.

Bruce Schneier discusses the pitfalls of supply chain over-optimization, cleverly tying it into Friday's squid-themed musings.

Dave Winer shares his surprise at preferring the VW ID.Buzz after test-driving several EVs, hinting at possibly trading in his Tesla.

Crimson reflects on writing fanfics in Spanish amidst a scarcity of engagement, emphasizing the need for more non-English fan content.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 4d

Sometimes your writing goes where it wants to, no matter what you try to do. And sometimes, it's totally wondrous and truly inspiring when it does. Other times, you have to put your editing hat on. - Wrtr #AmWriting ..Be #Writing #Author #Writer #BookSky #AuthorSky

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul ~ Background photo is shot from above showing a forest with the sun shining down through the clouds on it.

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 4d

Some Saturday #DailyBlogroll reading! Stories from @stargrace.bsky.social, @sypster.bsky.social, @belghast.com, TAGN, Tobold, @anarchaeopteryx.bsky.social, Dave Winer, Ray Chen and more!

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$Stargrace reacts to the new pet capture mechanics in WoW's Midnight, worried Blizzard is phasing out pet battles. Syp wraps up Draenor with mixed feelings and prepares to dive into Shadowlands next. Bhagpuss discusses blogging stats and how Blaugust doesn't always boost page views. Belghast shares stories of Guild Wars 2 fractals gone awry and struggles in Destiny Rising. Wilhelm wishes Daybreak would drop some exciting EverQuest 3 news already, rather than coast on nostalgia. The Chronicler is excited to revisit Illusions of Glory now that GMT has smoothed out its past issues. Tobold suggests EA's sale is a smart move to escape the incoming AAA game industry crash. Anarchae's journey through Fantasy Life i involves plenty of crafting, shrine completion, and legendary hunting. Jamie Zawinski is peeved at USPS's lack of Halloween-themed stamps and considers writing a complaint. Tim Bray highlights the importance of media provenance to fight misinformation on social media. Dave Winer talks about the challenges of building the real social web and the allure of merging programming languages. Raymond Chen examines how Visual C++ handles 'weak functions' differently than ELF object files.$

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 4d

A new wiki page for the High Lunarian Biomancer, SymoYa (Simon) is up in the Villains section of the Character page. Includes the only concept art of unhooded Simon that I know of (I've not drawn him) and a summary of all his dirty deeds thus far.

#Wayrift #Webcomic

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much! ❤️

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 5d

Monthly reminder for Amazon Prime subscribers that it's time to go to Prime gaming and claim a bunch of titles that you'll probably never play!

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 5d

Want to see how I make #Wayrift #Webcomic pages? Have a speed paint video of Ch92 Pg 4!

#Art #FFIV #Video

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Draw With Me - Wayrift Webcomic Ch92 Pg4 Speed Paint

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Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 5d

Standing on a heating vent in a blanket brings back good memories! Stay toasty! ❤️

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