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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 2h

Live now! Short show, come and meet “Jetta Chef”

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 7h

Got just one manual today but it’s dense - if you’re around at noon pacific today, let’s enjoy what “Jetta Chef” is cooking up for us.

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 7h

Happy Stream Day! Join me and let’s read from the instruction manual for another Renovation Products banger, Arcus Oddyssey! One of the characters is named “Jetta Chef”

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12 noon Pacific
Today, Wednesday 10/8

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 7h

Happy Stream Day! Join me and let’s read from the instruction manual for another Renovation Products banger, Arcus Oddyssey! One of the characters is named “Jetta Chef”

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12 noon Pacific
Today, Wednesday 10/8

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 2d

Sega Genesis Video Game Manuals

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 7d

Ok so here are two manuals for this week’s show. I may add a third, but these two are locked in (morning zoo hydraulic lock noise)

Weds, Oct 1
noon pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 7d

Gaiares (Genesis)
1990

Queen ZZ Badnasty
The corrupt leader of the terrorist force, Gulfer. A cold-blooded Queen who is trying to utilize polluted materials on Earth for military weapons. Half her body is a robot. She has a habit of laughing hysterically at absolutely nothing. She is also an egomaniac.

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 12d

Gunbullet
PlayStation
1997

The characters from point blank, one in red making kissy face and the other in blue shorts looking alarmed with a large tear

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 14d

Live!

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 14d

In a few minutes!

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 14d

Ok going back and forth on this but I think I’m going to do my stream today as originally planned, but 30 minutes later owing to some work.

If you’re around, let’s read some manuals!!

12:30pm Pacific
Today!
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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 14d

Tentative reading list

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 14d

Stream alert (is that a thing) - 🚨🚨

I _will_ be streaming today for my birthday but at a slightly different time than usual owing to work.

If you’re around, I’d love to have you join me for Instruction Derby as I wing it with a random manual or two!

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12:30pm Pacific
Today!

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Adam Pavlacka @gamescan.bsky.social · 22d

If you are an indie game, get in touch with Nic over at @instructionderby.bsky.social.

He'll be happy to feature your title as long as you have cool instructions!

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Pixels and Polygons @pixelsandpolygons.net · 19d

Check out The Association Simulation Series! A bonus show presented by @instructionderby.bsky.social and me!

This week, we talk about the ‘99-‘00 NBA season and NBA 2K for the Dreamcast!

Find it on most podcast platforms today!

rss.com/podcasts/pix...

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 14d

Stream postponed to Thursday! Please join me for a very special birthday episode! What makes it special? Hopefully just hanging with you

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 14d

Last minute scheduling issue for this week’s @instructionderby.bsky.social stream as something important got dropped on my calendar during the show’s time! I’ll be doing a make-up episode on Thursday at noon Pacific!

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · 21d

Completely forgot about stream timing - no stream today. Sorry folks! Hope you’ll join next week!

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 21d

No stream today! Shit I forgot!

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Ok live!

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Alright, so I'm gonna check out the manuals for Chu Chu Rocket and Carrier on the Dreamcast. Come and hang if you'd like to experience culture.

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12pm today Pacific

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Alright, so I'm gonna check out the manuals for Chu Chu Rocket and Carrier on the Dreamcast. Come and hang if you'd like to experience culture.

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12pm today Pacific

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Sep 5

Kid Icarus (NES)
1986

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Sep 5

Kid Icarus (NES)
1986

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wild Guns
Natsume
SNES (1994)

“Shooting the bad guys” in cursive font meant to look like lasso writing bookended by two cowboy boots

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy birthday to Candy!

Fighters Megamix
Tiger Electronics Game dot Com
Sega
1998

Sex:
Female
Birthday:
September 3

Hometown: Armstone City

Occupation: Fashion School Student
Hobby:
Making Clothing
Likes :
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Dislikes :
Carrots
CANDY
Candy, the "Cat Punch" Costume Play Girl, displays a "Dr. Jekyl-Mr. Hyde" characteristic when suited up and not-suited up in her handmade rubber dress. Her combination of kicks are especially harmful and especially effective when directed at the lower section.

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Stream day! At noon pacific today let’s check out three Certified Banger Manuals (hold for sustained, raucous applause) thank you, thank you, you’re too kind

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12 PM Pacific
Today! 9/3

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ghoul Panic (Italian manual)
PS1 1999
Namco

A manual page with “personaggi” up top, then a witch character - “witchina”
Question mark - “mummy”
Question mark - “mama mia”

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Stream day coming up! Wednesday September 3 - let’s check out three Certified Banger Manuals (hold for sustained, raucous applause) thank you, thank you

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12 PM Pacific
Wednesday, 9/3

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · Aug 27

Folks, this is today! Gonna try and ram through THREE manuals today. Is that a good idea or a bad idea? Probably a bad idea but only god can say for sure. Please join!

twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
Noon Pacific!

Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · Aug 26

I didn’t make the cut here (I was 26th most influential creator, I bet) but we can make up for it together tomorrow on a new episode of Instruction Derby!

To celebrate coming in 26th probably, let’s check out 3 manuals!

Wednesday, Aug 27
12pm Pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · Aug 26

I didn’t make the cut here (I was 26th most influential creator, I bet) but we can make up for it together tomorrow on a new episode of Instruction Derby!

To celebrate coming in 26th probably, let’s check out 3 manuals!

Wednesday, Aug 27
12pm Pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell

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Instruction Derby @instructionderby.bsky.social · Aug 25

Bio F.R.E.A.K.S.
1998
Midway

text that reads:
Psyclown
FREAK CLASSIFICATION: SYNTHOID

Psyclown battles exclusively for the State of Illinois.

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