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blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · 9d

Jules is a new field agent but quickly learning how to commit war crimes like a pro

Illustration of a character named Jules squatting, wearing a red tank top with the text "Go Ahead Call the Cops." She is pale, with blood running down her lips.

blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · 14d

I'm gonna be fuckkng rich

blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · 16d

Two more Triangle Agency characters from our field team, our Ex-GM (or Eegee) and Fibacci the Clown

Stylized illustration of a woman in a suit, holding a phone and tablet, with flowing elements and patterns around them. Her hair is long, with a large tendril with an eye growing out of one side, and a small child-thing gestating in its bottom tendrils. Her nametag reads "Ex G.M."

A clown dressed in red and white rides a unicycle against a red oval background. The text "Fibacci the Clown" is in red at the top. The clown, smiling, wears a hat ringed with clown faces and has a playful, vibrant expression.

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blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · 18d

Triangle Agency continues to be one of the most entertaining and well designed RPGs I have ever played. Penelope is my caregiver/timepiece/hotline, excited to see how her story ends

Stylized illustration showing a person with green hair and large glasses pointing forward, with a small orange cat on their head. Background text reads "Caregiver Timepiece Hotline." The colors are bold with a retro vibe.

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Soleil🌻✨️ @besoulovely.com · 21d

Every single time a form of UBI is implemented, it is successful.

Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 21d

A program in Flint, MI, gave $1,500 to any/all pregnant people and $500/month for the first year of their infant’s life.

Among the benefits, those babies experienced lower rates of prematurity and low birth weight, which resulted in fewer NICU admissions, saving the city of Flint $6.2 million/year.

The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

Infants in Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, saw lower rates of prematurity and other issues, saving millions in NICU visits

www.theguardian.com

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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 21d

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.

These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI

Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.

www.bloodinthemachine.com

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blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · 21d

USE IT USE IT, CHERRY CHAPSTICK

Retro, colorful poster with a futuristic woman in a vibrant outfit and helmet, positioned on a yellow background. Text "Cherry Chapstick" in bold left.

blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · Sep 1

Would you rather freeze time, or gently warm it up?

blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · Jul 18

a small amount of grail and nectar

Abstract painting with swirling red hues depicts a skull, an eye oasis with a solitary tree, and a stream. There is a mouth underneath with a tongue arm.

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Fernando Salvaterra @salvaterra.bsky.social · Apr 30

another curl-up-and-get-back-to-bed-but-we-must-go-on-somehow-day

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jess @jessfrom.online · Apr 23

enjoying the return of #Andor? hit "Notify me" on Kickstarter now to be notified on 5/20 when:

- my Andor & Rogue One-inspired #TTRPG & CRIT Awards Best GMless Game of the Year "Going Rogue"
- Riley's Star Wars-inspired game "Galactic"

come to KS...in a ONE combined print book! 🔗 in QT, more ⬇️🧵!

Jumpgate Games @jumpgategames.itch.io · Apr 23

MSG #1 DECODED. ON MAY 20, BACK:
- Galactic by @rileyrethal.bsky.social, a #TTRPG 🎲 of rebellion, relationships, & war among the stars
- Going Rogue by @jessfrom.online, a #TTRPG 🎲 of cynicism, hope, & the ultimate sacrifice

in 1 print book! Hit "notify me" here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...

Galactic & Going Rogue hardcover book with taglines from post, and art of various space characters and dogfighting spaceships in front of a starry background.

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blindink.bsky.social @blindink.bsky.social · Apr 20

Jonsy is my Triangle Agency character, a Newborn Catalogue. Some of his best friends are himself. What a fantastic game from @hauntedtable.bsky.social