Tavon
@gatling.xyz
(Tavon Gatling) 💍 @BusyBlu // he/him 🏳️🌈 ♊ // ⚡️ THUNDERFANG (Starforged #TTRPG Actual Play Fiction)
Aspiring SFF/mystery writer.
https://gatling.xyz
https://thunderfang.com
Aspiring SFF/mystery writer.
https://gatling.xyz
https://thunderfang.com
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A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year.
Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices
In an experiment, investigators found that the same grocery basket at a Seattle store cost between $114 and $124.
truthout.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year.
Tried out my new Lv.5 Stone Goliath Abjuration Wizard, with Tough...and also the Mark of Warding.
I took ~50 dmg last night, but it only dented my actual HP by like 4. Had to recast my AoA and burned through two (almost useless) Stone's Endurance.
Can't wait to see where this asshole takes me.
I took ~50 dmg last night, but it only dented my actual HP by like 4. Had to recast my AoA and burned through two (almost useless) Stone's Endurance.
Can't wait to see where this asshole takes me.
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tried out my new Lv.5 Stone Goliath Abjuration Wizard, with Tough...and also the Mark of Warding.
I took ~50 dmg last night, but it only dented my actual HP by like 4. Had to recast my AoA and burned through two (almost useless) Stone's Endurance.
Can't wait to see where this asshole takes me.
I took ~50 dmg last night, but it only dented my actual HP by like 4. Had to recast my AoA and burned through two (almost useless) Stone's Endurance.
Can't wait to see where this asshole takes me.
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I was offered to buy an ad in Sweden’s major rpg magazine’s Christmas issue and because I make informed financial decisions I got myself a full-pager.
“Gifts for all naughty kids”, it says. And then big: “Yellow Christmas.”
Now please buy stuff at pittrapshop.com to help me fix this.
“Gifts for all naughty kids”, it says. And then big: “Yellow Christmas.”
Now please buy stuff at pittrapshop.com to help me fix this.
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I was offered to buy an ad in Sweden’s major rpg magazine’s Christmas issue and because I make informed financial decisions I got myself a full-pager.
“Gifts for all naughty kids”, it says. And then big: “Yellow Christmas.”
Now please buy stuff at pittrapshop.com to help me fix this.
“Gifts for all naughty kids”, it says. And then big: “Yellow Christmas.”
Now please buy stuff at pittrapshop.com to help me fix this.
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I like to roll this out now and again to give folks perspective; not to guilt trip, or even advertise for my own work.
But lately, it seems even more important, so here it is:
$5 a month to most people seems like nothing. Here's what it means to me and my work. 🧵
But lately, it seems even more important, so here it is:
$5 a month to most people seems like nothing. Here's what it means to me and my work. 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I like to roll this out now and again to give folks perspective; not to guilt trip, or even advertise for my own work.
But lately, it seems even more important, so here it is:
$5 a month to most people seems like nothing. Here's what it means to me and my work. 🧵
But lately, it seems even more important, so here it is:
$5 a month to most people seems like nothing. Here's what it means to me and my work. 🧵
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Similarly, as I transition back to doing ttrpg content and social media full time I have a threshold of ~10% of my following supporting me at $5/month to be golden.
You know, if anyone wants to help with that
You know, if anyone wants to help with that
I'm not a huge account by any means, mind. But if even a third of the folks following me on Bluesky alone hit up that $5 tier, that's everything paid.
Everything. Rent, bills, groceries.
Security of existing.
So, here's the salient point:
Everything. Rent, bills, groceries.
Security of existing.
So, here's the salient point:
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Similarly, as I transition back to doing ttrpg content and social media full time I have a threshold of ~10% of my following supporting me at $5/month to be golden.
You know, if anyone wants to help with that
You know, if anyone wants to help with that
Prepping some friends to run a one-shot in Legend in the Mist, and maaaannnn it's making me want to run a full campaign.
December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Prepping some friends to run a one-shot in Legend in the Mist, and maaaannnn it's making me want to run a full campaign.
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Taking some leaps! Jumping out of my comfort zone—which doesn't make sense to me logically because I dunno why what I'm doing is out of my comfort zone. lol BUT WHATEVER.
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Taking some leaps! Jumping out of my comfort zone—which doesn't make sense to me logically because I dunno why what I'm doing is out of my comfort zone. lol BUT WHATEVER.
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Yall wanna know what mi toxic trait is?
Once I release a book I want to pump out another one the very next day…or the next month at the latest.
Guess I’m about to sit back at this computer.
❄️🩵 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚅𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳: [ shorturl.at/or9Aq ]
Once I release a book I want to pump out another one the very next day…or the next month at the latest.
Guess I’m about to sit back at this computer.
❄️🩵 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚅𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳: [ shorturl.at/or9Aq ]
You're Invited - Kindle edition by Coleman, Rhayne. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
You're Invited - Kindle edition by Coleman, Rhayne. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Y...
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December 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Yall wanna know what mi toxic trait is?
Once I release a book I want to pump out another one the very next day…or the next month at the latest.
Guess I’m about to sit back at this computer.
❄️🩵 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚅𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳: [ shorturl.at/or9Aq ]
Once I release a book I want to pump out another one the very next day…or the next month at the latest.
Guess I’m about to sit back at this computer.
❄️🩵 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝙽𝚅𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳: [ shorturl.at/or9Aq ]
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Anyway,
This will sound stupid but is actually helpful.
Make a list of small, cheap, easy things you can do to make yourself happy.
Then make a point of doing at least one of those things each day.
I say it builds your emotional resilience and coping power.
Worst case is you feel happy 1ce/day.
This will sound stupid but is actually helpful.
Make a list of small, cheap, easy things you can do to make yourself happy.
Then make a point of doing at least one of those things each day.
I say it builds your emotional resilience and coping power.
Worst case is you feel happy 1ce/day.
December 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Anyway,
This will sound stupid but is actually helpful.
Make a list of small, cheap, easy things you can do to make yourself happy.
Then make a point of doing at least one of those things each day.
I say it builds your emotional resilience and coping power.
Worst case is you feel happy 1ce/day.
This will sound stupid but is actually helpful.
Make a list of small, cheap, easy things you can do to make yourself happy.
Then make a point of doing at least one of those things each day.
I say it builds your emotional resilience and coping power.
Worst case is you feel happy 1ce/day.
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The onion just prints the news now
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The onion just prints the news now
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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Check out our interview with People magazine and get your copy of There’s Always Next Year today - a.co/d/aJfoxwJ
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Check out our interview with People magazine and get your copy of There’s Always Next Year today - a.co/d/aJfoxwJ
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do it yourself! do it badly! SHOW ME WHAT YOU CAN DO.
Stop using AI for placeholder assets.
Use sketches. Use lorem ipsum. Use bright pink materials. Use programmer art for fucks sake, literally anything else.
If your studio is using AI even for temp, even if they think they've covered their tracks, SPEAK UP because people WILL FIND IT
Use sketches. Use lorem ipsum. Use bright pink materials. Use programmer art for fucks sake, literally anything else.
If your studio is using AI even for temp, even if they think they've covered their tracks, SPEAK UP because people WILL FIND IT
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
do it yourself! do it badly! SHOW ME WHAT YOU CAN DO.
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After 10 successful ttrpg crowdfunds, I’m opening up slots for consultancy from January. If you have a project you’re bringing to Kickstarter or BackerKit in 2026, email to arrange a free 15min meeting to discuss your goals and needs.
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
After 10 successful ttrpg crowdfunds, I’m opening up slots for consultancy from January. If you have a project you’re bringing to Kickstarter or BackerKit in 2026, email to arrange a free 15min meeting to discuss your goals and needs.
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
[email protected]
#Kickstarter #BackerKit #crowdfunding
They fucked up teaching me how to treat myself as a contractor. This is applicable outside of this situation.
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
They fucked up teaching me how to treat myself as a contractor. This is applicable outside of this situation.
Refraining. Refraining. Refraining.
I will now look at this as a learning opportunity.
I will now look at this as a learning opportunity.
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Refraining. Refraining. Refraining.
I will now look at this as a learning opportunity.
I will now look at this as a learning opportunity.
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If y'all have been itching to try out Daggerheart - I've got you covered on StartPlaying with sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays ✨
startplaying.games/gm/sadie
startplaying.games/gm/sadie
Professional Game Master - Sadie | StartPlaying
I have long been an avid storyteller, and I look forward to creating amazing stories with you. My games include fun homebrew creatures and mechanics, and unique and interesting premises. I'm a fairly ...
startplaying.games
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If y'all have been itching to try out Daggerheart - I've got you covered on StartPlaying with sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays ✨
startplaying.games/gm/sadie
startplaying.games/gm/sadie
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Hi. I’m planning 2026 book events and seeking ARC readers for my June 2026 release, Love Is A Contact Sport, on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
Love Is A Contact Sport by Frederick Smith (ARC Request Form and Events Planning Request)
This request form is for an Advanced Reader Copy of LOVE IS A CONTACT SPORT, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel by Frederick Smith, releasing June 16, 2026 on Bold Stroke...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Hi. I’m planning 2026 book events and seeking ARC readers for my June 2026 release, Love Is A Contact Sport, on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
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See, I in turn kinda dislike the latter notion, because it places an immediate pigeonhole on a writer before they've even started. "Just use the real-life calendar, anything else just gets confusing" is basically saying "Don't bother being creative here," which kinda seems to defeat the purpose.
November 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
See, I in turn kinda dislike the latter notion, because it places an immediate pigeonhole on a writer before they've even started. "Just use the real-life calendar, anything else just gets confusing" is basically saying "Don't bother being creative here," which kinda seems to defeat the purpose.
My job has given me a very important lesson.
December is going to be...interesting.
December is going to be...interesting.
November 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
My job has given me a very important lesson.
December is going to be...interesting.
December is going to be...interesting.
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What it feels like writing characters that work in a field you have little expertise in
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
What it feels like writing characters that work in a field you have little expertise in
Looking for art to use to help me run a TTRPG one-shot, and kept running into AI art (#FuckAI). Then I remembered... Magic: the Gathering has YEARS worth of art, so now i'm looking through all the cards and collecting applicable ones. 😊
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Looking for art to use to help me run a TTRPG one-shot, and kept running into AI art (#FuckAI). Then I remembered... Magic: the Gathering has YEARS worth of art, so now i'm looking through all the cards and collecting applicable ones. 😊
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