Bob Irving
@birv2.bsky.social
Recently retired CS teacher, lover of making cool stuff with code. Now exploring TTRRG's; Shadowdark is my current fave. Love DMing for young people and enabling their fun and creativity!
Doing my last deep dive in #ironsworn and hoping it sticks this time. Reading Delve and "envisioning" how things might develop. Open for tips, as I'm coming from a very OSR-like mindset. But I do love writing and literature, so I think Fiction First might somehow work for me.
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Doing my last deep dive in #ironsworn and hoping it sticks this time. Reading Delve and "envisioning" how things might develop. Open for tips, as I'm coming from a very OSR-like mindset. But I do love writing and literature, so I think Fiction First might somehow work for me.
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It's weird to not only have lived through an information revolution but also now living through its undoing, all within less than a generation.
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's weird to not only have lived through an information revolution but also now living through its undoing, all within less than a generation.
Just turned off "smart" stuff on #gmail. Whew. So tired of AI intrusions on everything. Glad I'm on #linuxmint.
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just turned off "smart" stuff on #gmail. Whew. So tired of AI intrusions on everything. Glad I'm on #linuxmint.
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If you own older computer hardware and Win10 is telling you to buy a new computer or go to hell, I strongly suggest you dump Microsoft.
Linux Mint is very easy to install, especially on non-current or somewhat older hardware.
There are free apps to do pretty much everything you need.
Linux Mint is very easy to install, especially on non-current or somewhat older hardware.
There are free apps to do pretty much everything you need.
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If you own older computer hardware and Win10 is telling you to buy a new computer or go to hell, I strongly suggest you dump Microsoft.
Linux Mint is very easy to install, especially on non-current or somewhat older hardware.
There are free apps to do pretty much everything you need.
Linux Mint is very easy to install, especially on non-current or somewhat older hardware.
There are free apps to do pretty much everything you need.
This is why I love Obsidian!
Obsidian’s CEO on why productivity tools need community more than AI www.theverge.com/decoder-podc...
Obsidian’s CEO on why productivity tools need community more than AI
Steph “kepano” Ango on how software can be a superpower and why you don’t need AI to supercharge your life.
www.theverge.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is why I love Obsidian!
Just becoming enamored of #mazerats and wondering if anyone has run it solo? What worked, what didn't? I'm thinking of using #mythicgme for the oracle. Trying to wrap my head around the lite rules. Loving what I see, though I'm tempted to run #shadowdark as my system because that's my jam. #solorpg
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Just becoming enamored of #mazerats and wondering if anyone has run it solo? What worked, what didn't? I'm thinking of using #mythicgme for the oracle. Trying to wrap my head around the lite rules. Loving what I see, though I'm tempted to run #shadowdark as my system because that's my jam. #solorpg
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Ezra Levin: A hallmark of authoritarianism is it makes you feel like shit on a daily basis. That's what it does. And so in that environment, during this authoritarian breakthrough moment, celebrating success is an act of defiance.
#NoKings @indivisibleguide.bsky.social
#NoKings @indivisibleguide.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Ezra Levin: A hallmark of authoritarianism is it makes you feel like shit on a daily basis. That's what it does. And so in that environment, during this authoritarian breakthrough moment, celebrating success is an act of defiance.
#NoKings @indivisibleguide.bsky.social
#NoKings @indivisibleguide.bsky.social
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings
No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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I've also been warning folk about the increasing stranglehold Big Tech are having on users' everyday life and why it's only a matter of time before you own nothing and rent everything — including your own data.
It's time to decentralise and diversify.
Oh, and #SaveYourself #InstallLinux 😉👍
It's time to decentralise and diversify.
Oh, and #SaveYourself #InstallLinux 😉👍
Today’s AWS outage is a reminder of what happens when a handful of tech giants control the internet.
Last year, we warned this was coming: Microsoft pushed back on regulators who tried to rein in Big Tech’s monopoly over the cloud.
Read the investigation 👇
www.levernews.com/microsoft-pu...
Last year, we warned this was coming: Microsoft pushed back on regulators who tried to rein in Big Tech’s monopoly over the cloud.
Read the investigation 👇
www.levernews.com/microsoft-pu...
Microsoft Pushed Back Against Regulators Before System Crash
“Regulators should carefully avoid any intervention” the company said in response to a federal probe of security and interoperability risks.
www.levernews.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I've also been warning folk about the increasing stranglehold Big Tech are having on users' everyday life and why it's only a matter of time before you own nothing and rent everything — including your own data.
It's time to decentralise and diversify.
Oh, and #SaveYourself #InstallLinux 😉👍
It's time to decentralise and diversify.
Oh, and #SaveYourself #InstallLinux 😉👍
I'm a dedicated #shadowdark DM and fan. Love everything about it -- speed, vibe, the completeness of the system as well as the expandability. But I have to say that I find a lot of the modules and adventures written for it, kinda .... samey. Wish we had something weird and whimsical like Dolmenwood!
October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm a dedicated #shadowdark DM and fan. Love everything about it -- speed, vibe, the completeness of the system as well as the expandability. But I have to say that I find a lot of the modules and adventures written for it, kinda .... samey. Wish we had something weird and whimsical like Dolmenwood!
@blueskyfeedcreator.com OSR Feed still not working. It's been about a week. Thanks!
October 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
@blueskyfeedcreator.com OSR Feed still not working. It's been about a week. Thanks!
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Summerville” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Summerville · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
October 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Summerville” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I moved over from Windows 10 to #linuxmint 6 months ago and haven't looked back. And now I can keep my older desktop for another 4-5 years. Come on in, the water's fine!
Linux Mint.
Made the move over 2 years ago.
Have not looked back.
0% regret.
Note: Have a tech-friend on hand because, while much more friendly than it used to be, drivers and peripherals (i.e., sound, print, et al) can be a bit squirrelly here and there.
Lots of free options for software!!
Made the move over 2 years ago.
Have not looked back.
0% regret.
Note: Have a tech-friend on hand because, while much more friendly than it used to be, drivers and peripherals (i.e., sound, print, et al) can be a bit squirrelly here and there.
Lots of free options for software!!
Windows 10 support ends tomorrow.
They designed it to be EVERGREEN. The UI is still modern. It works flawlessly. Users love it.
Microsoft is killing their most successful OS for literally no reason except to push Windows 11.
This is customer-hostile nonsense.
They designed it to be EVERGREEN. The UI is still modern. It works flawlessly. Users love it.
Microsoft is killing their most successful OS for literally no reason except to push Windows 11.
This is customer-hostile nonsense.
October 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I moved over from Windows 10 to #linuxmint 6 months ago and haven't looked back. And now I can keep my older desktop for another 4-5 years. Come on in, the water's fine!
Just getting into #dolmenwood. All I can say is help me I'm falling. What a setting. It's enough for me to learn the #OSE B/X ruleset (much as I love #shadowdark). And hoping to run it #solorpg. Hit me up if you've tried that.
October 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Just getting into #dolmenwood. All I can say is help me I'm falling. What a setting. It's enough for me to learn the #OSE B/X ruleset (much as I love #shadowdark). And hoping to run it #solorpg. Hit me up if you've tried that.
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Releasing v1.5.6 of Mythic GME Mobile and the desktop version Mythic GME Digital!
- Swipe to delete Game Log entries
- Updated icons with Font Awesome 7 Pro
- Better offline handling for purchases info refresh
- Bug fixes and overall stability improvements
#ttrpg #rog #solorpg #mythic #gme
- Swipe to delete Game Log entries
- Updated icons with Font Awesome 7 Pro
- Better offline handling for purchases info refresh
- Bug fixes and overall stability improvements
#ttrpg #rog #solorpg #mythic #gme
October 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I just backed Crawling Deep — Expansion for Shadowdark RPG on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig... #shadowdark
Crawling Deep — Expansion for Shadowdark RPG
Descend into the unknown with new classes, monsters, magic, and GM tools for Shadowdark RPG
www.kickstarter.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I just backed Crawling Deep — Expansion for Shadowdark RPG on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sig... #shadowdark
Question for YT creators and viewers: I was considering doing a #solorpg series and noticed how many of them show the presenter's hands only. And a paper map with minis. What about showing a VTT with my face in the corner? I'm aiming at middle schoolers as audience (retired teacher and YTer here).
September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Question for YT creators and viewers: I was considering doing a #solorpg series and noticed how many of them show the presenter's hands only. And a paper map with minis. What about showing a VTT with my face in the corner? I'm aiming at middle schoolers as audience (retired teacher and YTer here).
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The confluence of stupidity and mean spiritedness is breathtaking.
September 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The confluence of stupidity and mean spiritedness is breathtaking.
Just scored this amazing bix set, my introduction to #dungeoncrawlclassics. I’ve read some Leiber but now need to get it all.
September 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Just scored this amazing bix set, my introduction to #dungeoncrawlclassics. I’ve read some Leiber but now need to get it all.
Just upgraded #linuxmint to 22.2. No probs! Everything seems to be working. Yay.
September 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Just upgraded #linuxmint to 22.2. No probs! Everything seems to be working. Yay.
Looking for people who run #ironsworn on #obsidian. How do you like it? Compared to anything else you've tried? #solorpg #ironvault
September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Looking for people who run #ironsworn on #obsidian. How do you like it? Compared to anything else you've tried? #solorpg #ironvault
Time to start my middle school adventuring today! #shadowdark
September 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Time to start my middle school adventuring today! #shadowdark
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history
The Trump regime’s campaign of whitewashing US history has reached the halls of the Smithsonian museums, with exhibits dealing with slavery, the civil rights movement, and other struggles against oppr...
act.indivisible.org
September 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...
This is heartening.
Productivity tools need community more than AI, @stephango.com, @obsidian.md CEO.
Obsidian's CEO on why productivity tools need community more than AI - BMC Journals
bmcjournals.leaflet.pub
September 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is heartening.
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