Jim Dagg
@vagentzero.bsky.social
Professional code monkey, amateur cook, hobbyist TTRPG dev of player-empowering, positive action-forward games. Find my work at vagentzero.itch.io!
Had an insight this weekend - holy shit, the horrors and simple lack of practice have me out of the habit of actually sharing myself on here and social media in general. I've been keeping my feelings, my work, my joy to myself. It's been lonely, and it's a prison of my own making.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Had an insight this weekend - holy shit, the horrors and simple lack of practice have me out of the habit of actually sharing myself on here and social media in general. I've been keeping my feelings, my work, my joy to myself. It's been lonely, and it's a prison of my own making.
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Yeah, your favorite writer/actor/musician/etc isn't inherently a better human than any of their fans and we have some (unfortunately) recent evidence that they can be generally worse. We're not amazing creatures of light or any of that nonsense. We're just usually decently good at our jobs.
In my experience, any creative who expects you to act as if you're talking to one of your betters is a creative you can kick to the curb.
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Yeah, your favorite writer/actor/musician/etc isn't inherently a better human than any of their fans and we have some (unfortunately) recent evidence that they can be generally worse. We're not amazing creatures of light or any of that nonsense. We're just usually decently good at our jobs.
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Many of you fine folks might have heard about Cosmopolitan Fantasy Games Sig: Manual of the Primes and Sig: City of Blades. Did you know that they are available in an affordable bundle with some extra goodies over on DriveThruRPG? www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Sig: Cosmopolitan Planar Fantasy [BUNDLE] - Genesis of Legend Publishing | DriveThruRPG
This special bundle product contains the following titles:
Sig: Manual of the PrimesRegular price: $15.00Bundle price: $12.00Format: PDF
THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE CITY Sig is the nexus of the multiver...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Many of you fine folks might have heard about Cosmopolitan Fantasy Games Sig: Manual of the Primes and Sig: City of Blades. Did you know that they are available in an affordable bundle with some extra goodies over on DriveThruRPG? www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
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PSA: Discord just introduced custom text displays for people's names as a Nitro perk. It's not just you, everyone's names look silly!
Thankfully, you can turn this off. It's in the "Accessibility" settings panel, this setting labeled "Display Name Styles". Turn it off to return to the default font.
Thankfully, you can turn this off. It's in the "Accessibility" settings panel, this setting labeled "Display Name Styles". Turn it off to return to the default font.
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
PSA: Discord just introduced custom text displays for people's names as a Nitro perk. It's not just you, everyone's names look silly!
Thankfully, you can turn this off. It's in the "Accessibility" settings panel, this setting labeled "Display Name Styles". Turn it off to return to the default font.
Thankfully, you can turn this off. It's in the "Accessibility" settings panel, this setting labeled "Display Name Styles". Turn it off to return to the default font.
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Unless I absolutely must for professional reasons, I will not be watching your nuclear war movie. I will not be watching your incredibly bleak and depressing murder show. I will not be watching your artistic despair. It’s nothing personal, I just don’t order water when I’m already bailing my boat.
October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Unless I absolutely must for professional reasons, I will not be watching your nuclear war movie. I will not be watching your incredibly bleak and depressing murder show. I will not be watching your artistic despair. It’s nothing personal, I just don’t order water when I’m already bailing my boat.
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Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
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When he says “hit it, Joe”, I don’t think first time viewers are going to be prepared for just how hard Joe hits it.
makes me weep to think of the gifts robbed from us because unaffordable housing has made it difficult for people to pursue their passions and hobbies
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
When he says “hit it, Joe”, I don’t think first time viewers are going to be prepared for just how hard Joe hits it.
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
Our current regime is a hellscape. I'm sorry that the PSF had to reject a major grant to defend its (correct) position, but proud of them for making the choice.
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our current regime is a hellscape. I'm sorry that the PSF had to reject a major grant to defend its (correct) position, but proud of them for making the choice.
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Quick reminder today:
Always observe Shut the Fuck Up Friday
Always observe Shut the Fuck Up Friday
October 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Quick reminder today:
Always observe Shut the Fuck Up Friday
Always observe Shut the Fuck Up Friday
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Not a shitpost: #NoKings is feel-good performative activism for comfortable mostly upper and upper middle class white folks and that’s good, actually. Millions of people in the streets protesting a fascist regime is good. It is good for the normie baseline to be massive displays of public dissent.
October 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Not a shitpost: #NoKings is feel-good performative activism for comfortable mostly upper and upper middle class white folks and that’s good, actually. Millions of people in the streets protesting a fascist regime is good. It is good for the normie baseline to be massive displays of public dissent.
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Remember our mantra:
Don't Engage, Just Block.
Don't Engage, Just Block.
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Remember our mantra:
Don't Engage, Just Block.
Don't Engage, Just Block.
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i know the desire to fight with these sick freaks is strong but resist the urge and just block. it’s better for your brain.
October 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
i know the desire to fight with these sick freaks is strong but resist the urge and just block. it’s better for your brain.
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almost every single one of the gov accounts that got created today have kicked off with some message blaming dems for shutdown, they’re trying to turn back the tide of public opinion blaming them, just block them
looks like it is, block them anyway, depriving them of oxygen is an extremely effective strategy
it’s not impossible that this is legit, but it’s unlikely, they’re not using the domain verification, block them either way
October 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
almost every single one of the gov accounts that got created today have kicked off with some message blaming dems for shutdown, they’re trying to turn back the tide of public opinion blaming them, just block them
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i am so tired of everyone saying "it looks like AI" at every piece of bad art. not only are you insulting the artist, you are making it really, painfully obvious you have no idea what AI art looks like or how to actually recognize it, and now every real artist has to live in fear of people like you.
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
i am so tired of everyone saying "it looks like AI" at every piece of bad art. not only are you insulting the artist, you are making it really, painfully obvious you have no idea what AI art looks like or how to actually recognize it, and now every real artist has to live in fear of people like you.
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fair play to whoever made this list for finding a way to mute america
October 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
fair play to whoever made this list for finding a way to mute america
This is when your life *starts*. Most people spend their 20s learning how to adult; 30s are when you find your calling, your people, and your life. 40s are when you thrive. Take your time -- you've got plenty of life to live.
Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?
October 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
This is when your life *starts*. Most people spend their 20s learning how to adult; 30s are when you find your calling, your people, and your life. 40s are when you thrive. Take your time -- you've got plenty of life to live.
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Reblusking for the midnight crowd!
⚔️ The Season of Swords is upon us! Swords Without Master is coming out of the pages of Worlds Without Master Issue 3 into a full, stand-alone release!
🔮 Follow the Kickstarter page to get notified on launch in early 2026
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
🔮 Follow the Kickstarter page to get notified on launch in early 2026
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Coming soon: Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Reblusking for the midnight crowd!
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
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Who wants to make a quick and dirty Gameboy homebrew called "We should kill all the nazis in the US Government right now and their sycophantic followers"? I'll make an RA set for it. It'd be allowed, apparently.
retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Retroachievements using the "we're just neutral It's not political!" about allowing a romhack with pokemon named
"KuKlux" that's a ghost in a hood with the ability "Justified"
don't get me started on the "terrorist" pokemon
platforming hate isn't neutral
Retroachievements using the "we're just neutral It's not political!" about allowing a romhack with pokemon named
"KuKlux" that's a ghost in a hood with the ability "Justified"
don't get me started on the "terrorist" pokemon
platforming hate isn't neutral
~Hack~ Pokemon Clover
Dear RetroAchievements community, We'd like to make a policy clarification regarding the User Code of Conduct's scope and our stance on content archival. Recent discussions in our community ha...
retroachievements.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Who wants to make a quick and dirty Gameboy homebrew called "We should kill all the nazis in the US Government right now and their sycophantic followers"? I'll make an RA set for it. It'd be allowed, apparently.
Retro Achievements is a Nazi bar. Don't support them.
retroachievements.org/forums/topic...
Retroachievements using the "we're just neutral It's not political!" about allowing a romhack with pokemon named
"KuKlux" that's a ghost in a hood with the ability "Justified"
don't get me started on the "terrorist" pokemon
platforming hate isn't neutral
Retroachievements using the "we're just neutral It's not political!" about allowing a romhack with pokemon named
"KuKlux" that's a ghost in a hood with the ability "Justified"
don't get me started on the "terrorist" pokemon
platforming hate isn't neutral
~Hack~ Pokemon Clover
Dear RetroAchievements community, We'd like to make a policy clarification regarding the User Code of Conduct's scope and our stance on content archival. Recent discussions in our community ha...
retroachievements.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Retro Achievements is a Nazi bar. Don't support them.
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‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
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The part of Orwell's 1984 that everyone forgets is how human music has been replaced by soulless, machine-generated pop songs. The AI attempt to take over the film and music industries is an attack on the human spirit. Boycott AI actors. Boycott AI bands. Support human artists.
October 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The part of Orwell's 1984 that everyone forgets is how human music has been replaced by soulless, machine-generated pop songs. The AI attempt to take over the film and music industries is an attack on the human spirit. Boycott AI actors. Boycott AI bands. Support human artists.
It's never too late to pick up a new art or hobby. Please don't limit yourself because you're "too old".
I love when people in their 20’s 30’s pick up drawing as a new found hobby/passion. Please keep nurturing that 🥺🙏
October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It's never too late to pick up a new art or hobby. Please don't limit yourself because you're "too old".
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Hegseth speech is horrifying but there is this
Pete Hegseth accidentally flipping a skateboard into his nuts on live TV
September 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Hegseth speech is horrifying but there is this