Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 1h

Today on the #DailyBlogroll: Stories from @stargrace.bsky.social, @sypster.bsky.social, @inventoryfull.bsky.social, @belghast.com, @ghastlymirror.bsky.social, @anarchaeopteryx.bsky.social, @scripting.com, @aywren.bsky.social and more!

westkarana.xyz/daily-blogro...

Stargrace takes it slow in WoW's Legion Remix, dealing with game glitches and the pressure of limited daily attempts.

Syp shares his LOTRO journey in King's Gondor, highlighting the joys of Captain playstyle and the trials of Elf Country.

Bhagpuss reflects on the grind of EverQuest II's Overseer missions, hoping for clearer guides amidst its complex systems.

Belghast battles allergies and game burnout while trying to engage with WoW’s Legion Remix and Diablo IV’s new event.

Wilhelm digs into EverQuest’s 32nd expansion, Shattering of Ro, featuring new zones, raids, and the intriguing Vah Shir Druids.

The Chronicler dives into Germantown 1777, a strategic board game that recreates a historic Revolutionary War battle.

Ghastly reviews Bugaboo Pocket, a virtual pet game where you raise bugs to rebuild forests, complete with cute hats and minigames.

Anarchae shares a personal take on optimizing tea-making for convenience and comfort during the colder season.

Bruce Schneier unpacks the privacy concerns surrounding Flok's aggressive license plate tracking without warrants.

Dave Winer discusses political shifts, AI toolsets, and WordPress's evolution as a writing platform.

Raymond Chen explores idempotence in Windows Runtime, emphasizing correct property value setting practices.

Aywren celebrates reaching level 100 in FFXIV and shares early experiences with the new Pilgrim’s Traverse Deep Dungeon.

Reposted by Tipa

Ann Leckie @annleckie.com · 20h

Oh, look, a cover!

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-l...

Radiant Star

Space opera's sharpest mind returns to the world of the Imperial Radch in this brilliant standalone from award-winning author Ann Leckie. The Temporal Locati...

www.hachettebookgroup.com

21 52 300

Reposted by Tipa

Aywren 🎃 @aywren.bsky.social · 23h

#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

4 11

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 1d

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!

westkarana.xyz/daily-blogro...

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!

3 4

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

New #DailyBlogroll! Some new blogs today. Today's stories from me, @naithin.bsky.social, @axxuy.xyz, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @codinghorror.bsky.social, @scripting.com, @dragonchasers.com, @blockade85.bsky.social and others!

westkarana.xyz/daily-blogro...

Tipa shares her OCD-level grind for tactical perfection in Final Fantasy Tactics, all for the love of Agrias.

Bhagpuss casts a skeptical eye on EQII's new creator program, questioning its stringent entry requirements for veterans.

Naithin reflects on gaming burnout post-Blaugust and a borderline love-hate relationship with Borderlands 4 bugs.

Tobold criticizes Endless Legend 2's scripted gameplay for killing replay value, unlike the dynamic Age of Wonders 4.

Axxuy celebrates the tactile charm of paper books while acknowledging the convenience of their digital counterparts.

Emily dissects her bewilderment with extroverts' need to befriend every stranger in sight.

Jeff Atwood discusses the future of the American Dream in a socially conscious talk with Alexander Vindman.

Bruce Schneier analyzes how AI will dominate the 2026 midterms with Republicans leading the tech charge.

Dave Winer muses about monetizing his shopping habits via ChatGPT while reflecting on digital evangelism.

Pete navigates Jupyter Notebook frustrations while mastering Python, aiming to build something tangible with newfound skills.

Raymond Chen delves into the art of writing intuitive code comments that match their execution context.

Blockade85 urges us to push through inertia, whether it's writing, gaming, or mowing the lawn.

2 4

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

k, let's turn off the BlueSky Jetpack thing in the new blog.

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

Dune Awakening patch notes

New patch for Dune: Awakening just dropped, and there's been a ton of fixes. (Full notes here --> Of course, all anyone will be able to focus on is the fix of the "repair glitch" that would allow you to fully repair anything, to max durability, for no cost. Of course,…

Dune Awakening patch notes

New patch for Dune: Awakening just dropped, and there's been a ton of fixes. (Full notes here --> Of course, all anyone will be able to focus on is the fix of the "repair glitch" that would allow you to fully repair anything, to max durability, for no cost. Of course, this was always going to be fixed. But the gnashing of teeth and rending of garments on Reddit made it seem like this was the final straw, this was going to ruin the game, now there is no more reason to play. We'll see what happens.

westkarana.blog

1 2

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

From Wordland to the World?

Okay, now this is the grand experiment. I'm here on Dave Winer's Wordland, typing on a super simple UI, and when I hit the post button, it's going to save this on westkarana.blog, a new WordPress site I just set up. From there, Jetpack takes over and publishes it on…

From Wordland to the World?

Okay, now this is the grand experiment. I'm here on Dave Winer's Wordland, typing on a super simple UI, and when I hit the post button, it's going to save this on westkarana.blog, a new WordPress site I just set up. From there, Jetpack takes over and publishes it on both GamePad.Club and BlueSky. Is this the future of micro-blogging? Let's give it a shot.

westkarana.blog

1

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

:-)

Captain D, be sure to synergize with the agile paradigms, every day.

5

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

Maybe I just forgot! I only just remember learning the formulas and seeing them diagrammed in a unit circle on a graph.

1

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

I came up with a prompt for the general look and then feed it to ChatGPT along with whatever branding I can find on the blog. It usually takes a few tries to get something acceptable, and usually I go into GIMP to do some more cleaning up. But mostly it's AI.

1 1

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

I had to look that up. I don't think they taught us that.

1

Reposted by Tipa

Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 2d

The KS has been stuck at 1727 backers for awhile, who wants to be 1728

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tom...

Our Long National Nightmare by Tom Tomorrow

Relive the trauma of the last five years through the cartoons of Herblock Award winner and Pulitzer nominee Tom Tomorrow.

www.kickstarter.com

4 19 47

Reposted by Tipa

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

9 16

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 3d

The Zen of Final Fantasy Tactics

There's the recommended way to play Final Fantasy Tactics. And then there's the way I play it.

chasingdings.com/2025/10/06/t...

#FinalFantasy #PS5 #FinalFantasyTactics #TheIvaliceChronicles

A FFT cutscene with antagonist Wiegraf saying, "Ha! No spoony bard could spin a sweeter tale!". "Spoony Bard", who knows what that means? But every bard in EverQuest was, to some degree, spoony.

2 2

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 3d

Start your Monday morning with a hearty cup of #DailyBlogroll. Today's stories from me, @heartlessgamer.com, @belghast.com, TAGN, Tobold, @anarchaeopteryx.bsky.social, Nik, Jamie Zawinski, @scopique.bsky.social, and @scripting.com!

westkarana.xyz/daily-blogro...

Tipa bemoans the fleeting nature of social media streams, advocating for good old blogs as a more reliable source of quality reads.

Heartless shares the emotional rollercoaster of being a Packers fan, capturing the stress and spectacle of their latest match against the Cowboys.

Belghast and crew navigate a host of gaming topics from Destiny Rising chaos to SpaceHey nostalgia, offering a delightfully chaotic episode of AggroChat.

Wilhelm details the shake-ups in Fantasy Critic League standings, spotlighting how recent game releases kept the competition intense.

The Chronicler shares a love for Julius Caesar-focused wargames, pondering the endless strategic possibilities that history-inspired play provides.

Tobold introspects on his gaming journey, pondering the intricacies of memory and engagement in both digital and tabletop adventures.

Anarchae captures the cultural pulse with reviews of reality shows and a nod to literary pursuits, making you wonder if life's more a puzzle than a plan.

Nik wraps up Blaugust 2025 with a curated list of posts, reflecting on the chaos of keeping life in balance while enjoying diverse writing.

Jamie dives into the maddening saga of OpenGL upgrades, hilariously highlighting the pains of navigating its convoluted versioning.

Scopique tackles the nuances of lighting in Blender, proving once again that in the world of digital rendering, light truly makes the magic happen.

Dave Winer reflects on the challenges of web writing evolution, nostalgically yearning for the pre-interruption era of more robust online expression.

1 1 2

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.

westkarana.xyz/daily-blogro...

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.

1 1 2

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 4d

Without naming names -- yeah.

1

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!

westkarana.xyz?target=20251...

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

1 2

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 5d

My mom used to sing that song to me when I was little.

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 5d

On Reddit they're calling it "Don't Fear the Raper"...

1

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 5d

and omg I saw it. I need eye bleach.

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 5d

WTF has BOC heard about this?

1

Tipa @chasingdings.com · 5d

Qix! But cuter!

1

Reposted by Tipa

Lum @brokentoys.social · 6d

When replaying FFT be sure to bring the story characters along, even after in the older version their dialogue ran out... because for this version they wrote a *ton* of new content.

Agrias giving Gaffgarrion a lecture on equality, for example.

7 110 350