Ceri Rowland
@crowlandwrites.bsky.social
He/him. Fantasy writer, Pathfinder player and GM. No tolerance for AI, crypto or bigotry.
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
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November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
I hate long backstories. The most interesting thing about your character should not have already happened to them.
Tell me who your character is, how they learned to do what they do, why they're prepared to die for whatever quest they're on, and give me a detail or two I can build on.
Tell me who your character is, how they learned to do what they do, why they're prepared to die for whatever quest they're on, and give me a detail or two I can build on.
I know I am in the minority, but I actually really dislike writing character back stories.
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I hate long backstories. The most interesting thing about your character should not have already happened to them.
Tell me who your character is, how they learned to do what they do, why they're prepared to die for whatever quest they're on, and give me a detail or two I can build on.
Tell me who your character is, how they learned to do what they do, why they're prepared to die for whatever quest they're on, and give me a detail or two I can build on.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Last night in the #pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, the goblin alchemist turned a Moderate encounter into an Extreme one by running off and opening a bunch of doors. Now he's on 4HP and I have to figure out how to introduce a new PC on level 10 of a dungeon. Nice job, asshole.
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Last night in the #pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, the goblin alchemist turned a Moderate encounter into an Extreme one by running off and opening a bunch of doors. Now he's on 4HP and I have to figure out how to introduce a new PC on level 10 of a dungeon. Nice job, asshole.
I got halfway through this process before realising I've already done it, but sharing for those who haven't yet.
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I got halfway through this process before realising I've already done it, but sharing for those who haven't yet.
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My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
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If you're reading for 2025 awards nominations I actually have something for once.
A BLACK MILE TO THE SURFACE appeared in the June issue of Swords & Sorcery Magazine and I'd love it if you read it
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com/a-black-mile...
A BLACK MILE TO THE SURFACE appeared in the June issue of Swords & Sorcery Magazine and I'd love it if you read it
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com/a-black-mile...
A Black Mile To The Surface – Swords & Sorcery Magazine
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If you're reading for 2025 awards nominations I actually have something for once.
A BLACK MILE TO THE SURFACE appeared in the June issue of Swords & Sorcery Magazine and I'd love it if you read it
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com/a-black-mile...
A BLACK MILE TO THE SURFACE appeared in the June issue of Swords & Sorcery Magazine and I'd love it if you read it
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com/a-black-mile...
Name 3 reasons folks may dislike your fave TTRPG:
Pathfinder 2e
1. They're put off by the number of choices to be made each level
2. They were put off by Mathfinder 1e (entirely fair) and don't know 2e is very different
3. It's *breathtakingly* gay
All of which are selling points for me but YMMV.
Pathfinder 2e
1. They're put off by the number of choices to be made each level
2. They were put off by Mathfinder 1e (entirely fair) and don't know 2e is very different
3. It's *breathtakingly* gay
All of which are selling points for me but YMMV.
Name 3 reasons folks may dislike your fave TTRPG:
Pokemon Tabletop United
1) There's more than just addition to the math
2) Character creation has alot of involved steps
3) There's alot of book keeping
I will say for me all these are wins, especially character creation. So many epic options
Pokemon Tabletop United
1) There's more than just addition to the math
2) Character creation has alot of involved steps
3) There's alot of book keeping
I will say for me all these are wins, especially character creation. So many epic options
Name 3 reasons folks may dislike your fave TTRPG:
Wraith: The Oblivion
1) It's unplayable
2) It encourages bullying at the table
3) It's too depressing cause focused in death
All of these are false, yet I see these claims constantly, especially when 2 & 3 also describes Vampire: The Masquerade.
Wraith: The Oblivion
1) It's unplayable
2) It encourages bullying at the table
3) It's too depressing cause focused in death
All of these are false, yet I see these claims constantly, especially when 2 & 3 also describes Vampire: The Masquerade.
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Name 3 reasons folks may dislike your fave TTRPG:
Pathfinder 2e
1. They're put off by the number of choices to be made each level
2. They were put off by Mathfinder 1e (entirely fair) and don't know 2e is very different
3. It's *breathtakingly* gay
All of which are selling points for me but YMMV.
Pathfinder 2e
1. They're put off by the number of choices to be made each level
2. They were put off by Mathfinder 1e (entirely fair) and don't know 2e is very different
3. It's *breathtakingly* gay
All of which are selling points for me but YMMV.
Started Hades 2 a couple of days ago and every single character design is perfection. They absolutely did not need to make Hecate shredded but I'm so pleased that they did.
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Started Hades 2 a couple of days ago and every single character design is perfection. They absolutely did not need to make Hecate shredded but I'm so pleased that they did.
It's important to make broad and completely baseless generalisations about an entire industry so I don't have to be held accountable for my shitty business practices and complete lack of principles.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It's important to make broad and completely baseless generalisations about an entire industry so I don't have to be held accountable for my shitty business practices and complete lack of principles.
There are two obvious routes out of this:
1. James Bond is a codename, because of course your top spy isn't introducing himself by hos actual legal name in every casino and brothel in the world. A new agent is assigned the name Bond and we follow that agent.
2. Literally never address it at all.
1. James Bond is a codename, because of course your top spy isn't introducing himself by hos actual legal name in every casino and brothel in the world. A new agent is assigned the name Bond and we follow that agent.
2. Literally never address it at all.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There are two obvious routes out of this:
1. James Bond is a codename, because of course your top spy isn't introducing himself by hos actual legal name in every casino and brothel in the world. A new agent is assigned the name Bond and we follow that agent.
2. Literally never address it at all.
1. James Bond is a codename, because of course your top spy isn't introducing himself by hos actual legal name in every casino and brothel in the world. A new agent is assigned the name Bond and we follow that agent.
2. Literally never address it at all.
Thanks to the incredible power of industrial-scale theft and wasting nearly all of the world's water and electricity, the most pathetic losers who ever lived can finally know what it looks like when a woman is happy to see them.
Elon Musk is over on Twitter posting his sad/pathetic Ai prompts.
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thanks to the incredible power of industrial-scale theft and wasting nearly all of the world's water and electricity, the most pathetic losers who ever lived can finally know what it looks like when a woman is happy to see them.
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This is complete hogwash
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This is complete hogwash
The sheer bloody entitlement from the "AI" thieves is unbelievable. "I'm just a little indie guy, how am I supposed to afford hundreds of bespoke illustrations?" If you can't afford them, find a way to manage without them. Stock image libraries exist for this reason.
Kat is doing good work here.
Kat is doing good work here.
An update on this. It’s really important. Still no word from UKGE but more people are commenting and I’m seeing that comments are still being hidden.
What’s more, the creator is firing back with a lot of nonsense. 🙃
What’s more, the creator is firing back with a lot of nonsense. 🙃
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The sheer bloody entitlement from the "AI" thieves is unbelievable. "I'm just a little indie guy, how am I supposed to afford hundreds of bespoke illustrations?" If you can't afford them, find a way to manage without them. Stock image libraries exist for this reason.
Kat is doing good work here.
Kat is doing good work here.
After 65 hours of pain and suffering, I have completed Act 3 of #Silksong. 96%, which I'm happy with.
The road to success, it turns out, is paved with throwable sharps.
The road to success, it turns out, is paved with throwable sharps.
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
After 65 hours of pain and suffering, I have completed Act 3 of #Silksong. 96%, which I'm happy with.
The road to success, it turns out, is paved with throwable sharps.
The road to success, it turns out, is paved with throwable sharps.
Had such an amazing time at @tagsfest.co.uk today! Met a lot of very cool people, bought some cool stuff from them. Great to be surrounded by so much creativity and passion.
October 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Had such an amazing time at @tagsfest.co.uk today! Met a lot of very cool people, bought some cool stuff from them. Great to be surrounded by so much creativity and passion.
Last night in ##pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, a goblin explained elven cultural norms at great length to an elf, thus inventing "gobsplaining".
October 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Last night in ##pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, a goblin explained elven cultural norms at great length to an elf, thus inventing "gobsplaining".
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TAGS Fest 2025 is going to take place on October 25th-26th at Edinburgh's Fruitmarket!
TAGS Fest is a market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Entry to our talks, Marketplace, and Board Game Zone is all free, so pencil it into your diary!
🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
TAGS Fest is a market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Entry to our talks, Marketplace, and Board Game Zone is all free, so pencil it into your diary!
🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
TAGS Fest 2025 is going to take place on October 25th-26th at Edinburgh's Fruitmarket!
TAGS Fest is a market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Entry to our talks, Marketplace, and Board Game Zone is all free, so pencil it into your diary!
🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
TAGS Fest is a market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Entry to our talks, Marketplace, and Board Game Zone is all free, so pencil it into your diary!
🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
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the forced self-censorship gibberish we all have to do on social media now is having a devastating effect on the way people communicate with each other. nobody in a healthy society is saying "unalived"
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
the forced self-censorship gibberish we all have to do on social media now is having a devastating effect on the way people communicate with each other. nobody in a healthy society is saying "unalived"
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Saw the autumn leaves dancing as I drove my car yesterday and wanted to a mari with a dress formed of whirling leaves
October 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Saw the autumn leaves dancing as I drove my car yesterday and wanted to a mari with a dress formed of whirling leaves
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Good morning Bluesky !
October 20, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Good morning Bluesky !
Still thinking about the amazing rolling combat I ran in #pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, fighting their way through an occupied building. 3 game sessions. 29 combat rounds. No PC had more than 30HP left by the end. Absolutely epic.
October 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Still thinking about the amazing rolling combat I ran in #pathfinder2e Abomination Vaults, fighting their way through an occupied building. 3 game sessions. 29 combat rounds. No PC had more than 30HP left by the end. Absolutely epic.