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@wertle.bsky.social
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Gen X/millennial cusper. I've been a Game Designer for 17 years! Also I self-published a fantasy novel. Obligatory "my views are my own and do not reflect my employer" statement.
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wertle.bsky.social
The people have spoken!
This is a Hawks-centric modern-times AU where he has to go to America and has culture shock over the systemic injustices there. And is generally a foolish 22-year-old.

Features some All Might and Aizawa PoV moments.

archiveofourown.org/works/627971...

#mhafanfic #mha #bnha
wertle.bsky.social
Played Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival tonight with friends! It was super fun (and I completed the Haunted Theater puzzle, even though it was scary!)

The link is earlier in this thread if you want to play. Here's some screenshots of me, @msminotaur.bsky.social @flipluka.com and @jerrytron.com.
A group of ghosts in a 3D game, with cute faces, looking at the camera. One of the ghosts has a traffic cone on their head. Two ghosts looking through a cutout with witches painted on them, so their faces are the witches' faces. A group of ghosts on the back of a hayride tractor
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alexjaffe.bsky.social
“Unfortunately our only options at this point are destroying all art forever or not creating the world’s first trillionaires”
wertle.bsky.social
I'm too scared to watch horror movies but I love to read their plot summaries on Wikipedia. A favorite Halloween activity is gathering with friends and reading them out loud like I'm telling campfire ghost stories..

Having the spooky Ghoul log streaming in the background adds great atmosphere!
wertle.bsky.social
Loot Rascals still remains one of my favorite roguelikes. Switch version when???

(Just kidding please support this team)
hollowponds.bsky.social
All our games are on sale on Steam right now!

Flock, Hohokum, I am Dead, Loot Rascals, Wilmot's Warehouse and Wilmot Works it Out...

here's a handy link to our bundle:
store.steampowered.com/bundle/42256...

...and here are a couple of cute cats from I am Dead who want you to click on it:
A tabby cat with a white tummy sits on a bin looking down at a black cat sitting on the ground. They are hanging around the back of the kipper smoking shack in Shelmerston, which is a location in the videogame I am Dead.
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hntdove.bsky.social
Hell of a thing to put next to a statue of Joan of Arc. (h/t David Pilling)
Fire extinguisher next to a statue of Joan of Arc
wertle.bsky.social
For tonight's spooky activity, I rewatched this analysis video of the Doom mod MyHouse.wad, a master craft in Doom level editing that goes deep into liminal space horror and is just hella technically impressive.

It's like the House of Leaves of Doom mods.

youtu.be/5wAo54DHDY0?...
MyHouse.WAD - Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod
YouTube video by Power Pak
youtu.be
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foone.bsky.social
I accidentally glitched out an animation I was working on and created a perfect example of what the passage of time feels like to someone with ADHD
wertle.bsky.social
Tryin to really lean into the Halloween spirit since it's always over so fast. Here's a super easy spooky craft. Cut out paper or foam bat shapes and tape them to the inside of a smooth lamp shade.
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joshuajfriedman.com
One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
A few days after this cartoon was published, my syndicate received a very indignant letter from someone representing the Jane Goodall Institute.
Not only did my syndicate and I both get read the Riot Act, there was a vague implication that litigation over this cartoon might be around the corner.
I was horrified. Not so much from a fear of being sued (I just couldn't see how this cartoon could be construed as anything but silly, but because of my deep respect for Jane Goodall and her well-known contributions to pri-matology. The last thing in the world I would have intentionally done was offend Dr. Goodall in any way.
Before I had a chance to write my apology, another complication arose.
The National Geographic Society contacted my syndicate and expressed a desire to reprint the cartoon in a special centennial issue of their magazine. My editor, aware of what had just occurred, declined, explaining why.
Apparently, whoever it was that sent the inquiry from National Geographic was shocked. They told my editor that "that doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know." They did some checking themselves, and an interesting fact was eventually discovered: Jane Goodall loved the cartoon. Furthermore, she was totally unaware that any of this "stuff" was going on. Some phone calls were made, and the cartoon was not only reprinted in the centennial issue of National Geographic, but was also used by her Institute on a T-shirt for fund-raising purposes.
I've since had an opportunity to visit Dr. Goodall at her research facility in Gombe. It's a wonderful place (sort of like right out of National Geographic).
"To refer to Dr. Goodall as a tramp is inexcusable even by a self-described 'loony' as Larson. The cartoon was incredibly offensive and in such poor taste that readers might well question the editorial judgment of running such an atrocity in a newspaper that reputes to be supplying news to persons with a better than average intelligence. The cartoon and its message were absolutely stupid." —Excerpt from the above-mentioned letter that started the ruckus
wertle.bsky.social
Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival is an indie game where the servers are only live once a year during spooky season. Carve virtual pumpkins, make a ghost avatar and partake in Halloween festivities! There's a hay ride, a spooky haunted house and everything is SUPER CUTE.

adamgryu.itch.io/pumpkin-carver
The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival by adamgryu
carve a lil pumpkin and share it with the world
adamgryu.itch.io
wertle.bsky.social
Another of my favorite Halloween things is this newsletter. Every day in October she sends a short email with various seasonal findings, like art and games and fun facts.

I've found some great Halloween gems from following this. (Check the archives for examples)

buttondown.com/31daysofhall...
31 Days of Halloween
buttondown.com
wertle.bsky.social
October is tomorrow and it's time for Halloween Activities!

I'll kick off the thread with one of my favorite seasonal events, Spooky Lake Month.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM6JVewH/
Replying to @TayrannosaurusRexx It’s….TIMMMMEEE!!! ⏰👹🎃💀#spookylakemonth
TikTok video by Geo
www.tiktok.com
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murderblonde.bsky.social
Boosting this again for those who might not have seen - please donate whatever you can.
murderblonde.bsky.social
Heidi is an extraordinary person who has gone through so much tragedy, & deserves help at this most difficult time - losing her great love to cancer and having to rebuild her life. Please donate anything you can to help her - she's amazing and deserves all the support and care.
gofund.me/0b0592ad0
Donate to Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story, organized by Heidi McDonald
I was a game writer at the height of my career - author, freq… Heidi McDonald needs your support for Ease the Tragic Ending of A Romance Writer’s Epic Love Story
gofund.me
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bombsfall.bsky.social
Engraving two bullets with "this bullet only lies" and "this bullet only tells the truth" to really stump the FBI
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duckvalentine.bsky.social
Catching up on the Undertale anniversary stream and apart from the unhinged additions the thing that I love most is Toby interjecting every few minutes to very specifically credit all the artists and other devs who worked on very specific elements of the game
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avrochan.bsky.social
My dog Toph was awarded a medal for his heroism by Purina

www.purina.ca/articles/hal...
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threnody.bsky.social
so: what do we need you to do? two things.

1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi

what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.

[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]

This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.

[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't] 

Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.

[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't] 

I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.
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itskahlief.bsky.social
I just refuse to be gaslit by this moment. There is too much history, information and understanding. I know what my eyes and ears are telling me.
wertle.bsky.social
Same. I know this person and they are in a dangerous situation. If you have questions about details I can put you in touch.
hawksflatass.bsky.social
A contact of mine is in a vulnerable situation they're trying to escape, so I'm sharing another fundraiser.

Discretion is crucial and details are vague to avoid risk. However, they are open to answering questions and I'm happy to help facilitate communication.

www.gofundme.com/f/z7cej-help...
Donate to Help me escape my abusive home, organized by Leo Garcia
Hello. I am trying to escape an abusive household. It is gradually becoming worse and worse.… Leo Garcia needs your support for Help me escape my abusive home
www.gofundme.com