That would be amazing. More a gamer than designer (but play-testing is neat). Big fan of connecting with and empowering communities and spaces of expression.

Sadly moved to Pittsburgh days after this event, but excited to attend next year and things like it.

So excited!! Looks lovely. Just moved to Pittsburgh and hope to bump into Tyler at something nerdy.

Realis A new tabletop roleplaying game by Austin Walker

REALIS, the science fantasy TTRPG I’ve been working on for the last five years, is now live on Kickstarter!

55 Player Classes
150+ NPC Classes
29 Factions
20 Example Moons of Realis
GMing and Prep Guidance
Over 100 incredible illustrations from 17 artists!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

"Realis by Austin Walker on Kickstarter April 2026" is layered over a science-fantasy image of four adventures.

Realis—the moon-hopping TTRPG by @austinwalker.bsky.social—lands on Kickstarter April 2026! Featuring 55 classes, 150+ NPCs, 100+ illustrations, expanded GM & homebrew guidance, and much more, bookmark the campaign today at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru... | teaser art: @decassette.bsky.social

holy shit

@tietuesday.bsky.social The weights in fish alarm has gone off again www.wane.com/news/crime/t...

Jodie Foster: They should have sent a poet

Poet: Aliens ahoy! A galactic sight. When you’re in space all day is night

MJ Lenderman - Wristwatch YouTube video by MJ Lenderman

@tietuesday.bsky.social A lovely music video featuring the Durham Can-opener Bridge youtu.be/gWnYusg6CTc?...

1,132 days. It’s over.

rom drivin his nissan to the church 8 mai tais deep, listening to separate ways on loop, thinking about the voicemail she left him last night, he is basically standing on the gas,

www.cair.com/press_releas...

A panel from a Calvin and Hobbes comic. Calvin's mom, eating dinner, says "Life could be worse, Calvin." Calvin, clearly upset, his mouth huge says "Life could be a lot BETTER too!"

happy birthday to bill watterson who gave me the gift of encapsulating my entire ethical approach in one comic panel.

I fiddle around with them during long work calls

As much as I understand your financial reasoning @mozilla.org, I don't want shady #AI in my @firefox.com #browser but rather that amazing #pocket #reading list feature!!
Much more important and useful for the average user imho.

blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/b...

Viral AI-Generated Summer Guide Printed by Chicago Sun-Times Was Made by Magazine Giant Hearst The Chicago Sun-Times said "we understand this is unacceptable for us to distribute."

New: The AI-generated Chicago Sun-Times / Philadelphia Inquirer insert was made by a subsidiary of magazine giant Hearst. Chicago Sun-Times told me it is considering canceling this relationship and that no one from the newspaper read the insert before it was printed:

www.404media.co/viral-ai-gen...

What we’re seeing right now is the surfacing of an underlying reality: that city hall is unable to control its police department, is deeply afraid of it, and made devils bargain after devils bargain to keep the extent of it hidden

March attendees gathering

Out with my friend Ryan

May Day march prep in Raleigh

Today, the Vox Media Union learned the devastating news that Polygon, home to some of gaming and geek culture’s most beloved and respected journalism, is being sold off to controversial website Valnet. As part of the sale, nearly all of Polygon’s award-winning staff were laid off. Our colleagues at New York Magazine saw additional layoffs today as well. To say that we are outraged and heartbroken is an understatement. This marks the fifth round of layoffs at Vox Media-owned brands in a six-month period. It has occurred during contract bargaining in which the company has thus far rejected all of the union’s economic proposals, and refuses to offer meaningful counters. This move not only disrespects our colleagues, it blatantly undermines a good-faith bargaining process. Arguably even more demoralizing is Vox Media’s decision to sell a lauded games website to a company known for alleged exploitative conditions and for devaluing rigorous journalism in favor of churning out content. Vox Media’s lack of respect for Polygon’s reputation in games media, the hard work and passion of its staff, and the robust community of gamers and fans who support it could not be clearer. Losing Polygon to such a company is not just a loss for Vox Media, but for our industry and internet culture as a whole. From a sustainability perspective, it makes little financial or long-term sense, and speaks to a lack of care and consideration for this company and its staff. The Writers Guild of America East and Vox Media Union will continue to offer help and support to our colleagues at Polygon and New York who are leaving us, just as we have supported our colleagues impacted by previous layoffs around the company. Please stay tuned for more information on how you can support those impacted by these layoffs. We will continue the fight for economic protections and job security in bargaining, where we set new standards for workers in the entire digital media industry. We stand with you all.

We are devastated and outraged about today's layoffs, the sale of Polygon, and the loss of staff across Polygon and NY Mag. We stand with our colleagues at @polygon.com com and @nymagunion.bsky.social in solidarity.

May Day 2025 Poster - An Injury to One Is an Injury to All

Proud to celebrate & support May Day once again while working for the @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social. Still wild I get paid to help this fight. Focusing on the intersectional impact to workers across the world is going to be one of the best tools to getthrough this nightmare. #SolidarityForever #MayDay

Getting a job in games media seemed almost unattainable when I broke in back in 2005. In the years since, it’s become almost impossible and ultimately inadvisable. I can’t imagine trying to break in today.

Independent is pretty much the only option now. Support your favorite creators directly.

Polygon Sold To Valnet And Hit With Mass Layoffs One of the biggest gaming sites around was just blown up

Breaking: Polygon sold to Valnet and hit with massive layoffs

Here's @ethangach.bsky.social report.

kotaku.com/polygon-sold...

I believe the Rook and the Bishop are the shogi tiles Netero gives Gon and Killua to test against "assassins" to enter the NGL. Idk if that has much deeper significance or those are just the two tiles on the top of Togashi's mind

Snow brush

We get snow so infrequently in Raleigh that I'm outta practice. But I find that snow brush confidence coming back after cleaning a dozen cars or so. Especially if it's the cars of people who haven't been allowed to go home early.

Cargo Noir played at Whose Turn game convention

First game of Whose Turn 2025

How to lobby your elected representatives YouTube video by SKT DCA

Calling your reps is only the 1st step. This excellent old Amnesty International advocacy video gives very practical next steps for turning that call into a relationship. It also offers great tips on how to keep the pressure up until you get what you want. This should be mandatory for civics class.

Roadside steakhouse giant cow statue

Matt leaving a coffee shop

Lot 63 Coffee in historic Winston Salem

Flowers at Reynolda Greenhouse

Winston Salem adventures

Oven-roasted miso chicken

Mom adored the miso chicken

Two birthday cards. One "May the Fork Be With You" with a birthday cake, the other a pop-up 3D parrot card

My Uncle made a strong effort this year with a card with textured cake on it, but once again lost to my Aunt.