Loralei Dragon (they/any)
@loraleidragon.bsky.social
Middle-aged writer & nerd, Parent of 4 wild things
Queer, Autistic, Disabled
Critter, Whovian, Nerdfighter, enthusiastic about TTRPGs, board games, tea, & yarn
Queer, Autistic, Disabled
Critter, Whovian, Nerdfighter, enthusiastic about TTRPGs, board games, tea, & yarn
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Writing isn’t boring!!! If you’re using AI for the parts of your writing that you find boring, WHY ARE YOU WRITING?!?!?
Literally!!! Ask yourself!!! Why are you doing this!!!!
Literally!!! Ask yourself!!! Why are you doing this!!!!
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Writing isn’t boring!!! If you’re using AI for the parts of your writing that you find boring, WHY ARE YOU WRITING?!?!?
Literally!!! Ask yourself!!! Why are you doing this!!!!
Literally!!! Ask yourself!!! Why are you doing this!!!!
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If I have blocked you, you do not get access to me. It does not matter how many messages or emails you send.
At PAXU, someone who did all of that decided to violate my personal space and get uncomfortably close to me for 15 minutes.
Just because I am at a public event does not give you the right.
At PAXU, someone who did all of that decided to violate my personal space and get uncomfortably close to me for 15 minutes.
Just because I am at a public event does not give you the right.
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If I have blocked you, you do not get access to me. It does not matter how many messages or emails you send.
At PAXU, someone who did all of that decided to violate my personal space and get uncomfortably close to me for 15 minutes.
Just because I am at a public event does not give you the right.
At PAXU, someone who did all of that decided to violate my personal space and get uncomfortably close to me for 15 minutes.
Just because I am at a public event does not give you the right.
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Reminding myself once again that it is not a race.
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Reminding myself once again that it is not a race.
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1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
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"money can't buy happiness"
But it sure can give me a state of the art studio where I can play RPGs and card games with my friends (who I can fly in from all over the world).
But it sure can give me a state of the art studio where I can play RPGs and card games with my friends (who I can fly in from all over the world).
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"money can't buy happiness"
But it sure can give me a state of the art studio where I can play RPGs and card games with my friends (who I can fly in from all over the world).
But it sure can give me a state of the art studio where I can play RPGs and card games with my friends (who I can fly in from all over the world).
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Newer people in the TTRPG space:
What do y’all think so far?
I’d love to hear thoughts about the community. How are you feeling?
What do y’all think so far?
I’d love to hear thoughts about the community. How are you feeling?
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Newer people in the TTRPG space:
What do y’all think so far?
I’d love to hear thoughts about the community. How are you feeling?
What do y’all think so far?
I’d love to hear thoughts about the community. How are you feeling?
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idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
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why were so many of yall not wearing masks at pax ???
I’m only now seeing photos and stuff (and also I saw yall in person too lol)
Accessibility matters!! And also Not Getting Sick before a huge travel weekend (Thanksgiving) is pretty cool too 🤪
I’m only now seeing photos and stuff (and also I saw yall in person too lol)
Accessibility matters!! And also Not Getting Sick before a huge travel weekend (Thanksgiving) is pretty cool too 🤪
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
why were so many of yall not wearing masks at pax ???
I’m only now seeing photos and stuff (and also I saw yall in person too lol)
Accessibility matters!! And also Not Getting Sick before a huge travel weekend (Thanksgiving) is pretty cool too 🤪
I’m only now seeing photos and stuff (and also I saw yall in person too lol)
Accessibility matters!! And also Not Getting Sick before a huge travel weekend (Thanksgiving) is pretty cool too 🤪
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almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
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Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
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The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left." It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left." It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
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It's Sunday once again, and that means I have two meal slots open in the Trans Emergency Meal Fund.
Do you need a meal today? Fill out the form below:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Do you need a meal today? Fill out the form below:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's Sunday once again, and that means I have two meal slots open in the Trans Emergency Meal Fund.
Do you need a meal today? Fill out the form below:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Do you need a meal today? Fill out the form below:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I cook and eat Thanksgiving at home with my kids. My household has food sensitivities/allergies and is neurospicy and our extended family wasn't willing to make any accommodations for that. So we stopped going to 'celebrate' with them. Best choice by far! Now we actually enjoy the day
Actually in the spirit of this conversation, what’s a decision you made about a past Thanksgiving holiday that really paid off? I think people often feel trapped by their lives. Sharing our experiences can liberate us from that sense of claustrophobia.
On the most recent episode of VIBE CHECK, we answer listener questions about Thanksgiving, most importantly “do you go celebrate with the family members you don’t even like?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I cook and eat Thanksgiving at home with my kids. My household has food sensitivities/allergies and is neurospicy and our extended family wasn't willing to make any accommodations for that. So we stopped going to 'celebrate' with them. Best choice by far! Now we actually enjoy the day
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November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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I'm on the hunt for artists/illustrators that specialise in landscapes and scenery, or who love drawing nature! 🌷🏞️🌳
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm on the hunt for artists/illustrators that specialise in landscapes and scenery, or who love drawing nature! 🌷🏞️🌳
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
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Behind every great campaign is a GM's passion and players' enthusiasm. Keep the fire burning. #TTRPGMotivation
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Behind every great campaign is a GM's passion and players' enthusiasm. Keep the fire burning. #TTRPGMotivation
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Each month, new & upgrading Den Dwellers, as well as one-time tips on Ko-fi (at least 1 tea), get a printable file & websize for wallpapers/icons etc. of that month's dragon. Look! It's the November dragon!
But what if you want more? What if you want ALL the dragons for ALL the months?
But what if you want more? What if you want ALL the dragons for ALL the months?
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Each month, new & upgrading Den Dwellers, as well as one-time tips on Ko-fi (at least 1 tea), get a printable file & websize for wallpapers/icons etc. of that month's dragon. Look! It's the November dragon!
But what if you want more? What if you want ALL the dragons for ALL the months?
But what if you want more? What if you want ALL the dragons for ALL the months?
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Dragon's Reach - from 'Secrets Of Strangehollow' that I made back in 2021. I do love painting a misty scene! #atmosphere #atmosphericpainting #magicalhouse #cliffsontheocean #blacksand
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dragon's Reach - from 'Secrets Of Strangehollow' that I made back in 2021. I do love painting a misty scene! #atmosphere #atmosphericpainting #magicalhouse #cliffsontheocean #blacksand
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So there's a side conversation about slow fashion and sustainable wages, and I have a lot of thoughts because I went through a period where I was trying to figure out how to get things that would last that were ethically made and also fit me.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So there's a side conversation about slow fashion and sustainable wages, and I have a lot of thoughts because I went through a period where I was trying to figure out how to get things that would last that were ethically made and also fit me.
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If you have the Gmail "promotions" "social" tabs -- Google is training their AI by reading your e-mails.
Go to Settings and turn off Smart Features if you don't want them training their AI off of your e-mails. It'll get rid of tabs for some reason (I didn't like them anyway).
Go to Settings and turn off Smart Features if you don't want them training their AI off of your e-mails. It'll get rid of tabs for some reason (I didn't like them anyway).
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you have the Gmail "promotions" "social" tabs -- Google is training their AI by reading your e-mails.
Go to Settings and turn off Smart Features if you don't want them training their AI off of your e-mails. It'll get rid of tabs for some reason (I didn't like them anyway).
Go to Settings and turn off Smart Features if you don't want them training their AI off of your e-mails. It'll get rid of tabs for some reason (I didn't like them anyway).
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Despite my extreme FOMO, I hope everyone has a blast at #PAXU this weekend!
squidward from spongebob looks out a window
ALT: squidward from spongebob looks out a window
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November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Despite my extreme FOMO, I hope everyone has a blast at #PAXU this weekend!
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My dragon partner got me a beautiful watercolor art commission of us as a birthday present! I love my dragon, so so much <3<3<3
Source: www.tumblr.com/cakeinpants/...
Source: www.tumblr.com/cakeinpants/...
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My dragon partner got me a beautiful watercolor art commission of us as a birthday present! I love my dragon, so so much <3<3<3
Source: www.tumblr.com/cakeinpants/...
Source: www.tumblr.com/cakeinpants/...
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Why can't wizard towers just be a cool windmill or lighthouse 😂
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Why can't wizard towers just be a cool windmill or lighthouse 😂
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If you think your friend group doesn’t have one, please consider YOU may be the entity.
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you think your friend group doesn’t have one, please consider YOU may be the entity.
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I'm a AAA dev currently but I also have a solo trans RPG project I did with Choice Of where you can knock the French monarchy over pre-Revolution:
store.steampowered.com/app/1385260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1385260/...
If It Please the Court on Steam
Seduce and surveil as a sexy spy! Gather intel, or gamble on love in Versailles! Who will catch your eye: a spymistress, a poet, or a traitor to the king?
store.steampowered.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I'm a AAA dev currently but I also have a solo trans RPG project I did with Choice Of where you can knock the French monarchy over pre-Revolution:
store.steampowered.com/app/1385260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1385260/...