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I'm Lunar Crossing, a gamer, writer, and artist working on my game "Rule of Three: Oleander Manor"; check out our website here: https://tinyurl.com/mrybrjza
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Better bluesky tips: 1) Enable “require alt text” in accessibility settings & use alt text properly 2) Reject “follow for follow” schemes; they provide cover for misinfo/disinfo networks 3) Block freely 4) Have a pfp & bio so you don’t look like a bot 5) Share your pronouns via @pronouns.diy

hey there, I opened a gofundme to help me get the funds for my bottom surgery, any help genuinely means a lot. gofund.me/defe3991

Hey All: Google is pulling the "automatically on for anyone over 18" bullshit with Gemini that the Dropbox did for its AI, but I can't afford to ditch Google Drive/Docs/Workspace. If you have a personal Google Account, first go to gemini.google.com/extensions and turn everything off...

I may not be posting much art this year as I work on stuff behind the scenes, but here's a cute piece I just finished up. #snake #msantosart

Little known facts about post-recovery effects of getting an orchi/hysterectomy: 1. You gain a small amount of resistance against bludgeoning and psychic damage types. 2. You gain +2 to counter/resist the effects of any roll made against you involving speech (e.g. intimidation, somatic components).

A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely. The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.

LINKS TO MUTUAL AID IN LOS ANGELES — PLEASE SHARE tiny.cc/malan-fire

🥁 Announcing the Public Domain Image Archive! 🥁 We are v excited to share our new sister-project, the Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA), a curated collection of 10k+ out-of-copyright historical images, all free to explore and reuse: pdimagearchive.org @pdimagearchive

The insanity of being a fire ecologist in the epicenter of a major fire event, bags packed and ready to evacuate, watching active fire from my window, while taking media requests and explaining to the public, for the 100,000th time how climate change is largely responsible for this

Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.

if you’re looking for something to do to help LA, folks in ktown are going to need masks. there are lots of elderly and homeless people in that neighborhood, this organization will distribute aid! ❤️

Here is an ongoing list of LA restaurants that are offering shelter, food, and support to first responders and evacuees: bit.ly/LAaid

hard agree

If you subscribe to Microsoft 365 Personal, the 40% price increase is a con to upsell you AI. Your old plan and price is still there called "Classic" - but only if you try to cancel. Microsoft should be ashamed if not prosecuted.

VOLUME WARNING Our new transcriber is working on one of our favorite tracks, "Siffrin Accidentally Sets Off a Bomb", and it's going really well for being arranged for solo piano.

If people want to help and are able to donate to help those affected by these LA fires, here are places they can donate: friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-fr... cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterreli... www.directrelief.org/emergency/ca... www.pledge.to/ccfwildfirer... www.globalgiving.org/projects/cal...

Don't ever use AI, even (and especially) as a joke to show how AI is terrible.

Thanks, GamingBible. www.gamingbible.com/features/his...

I lost my job again... I am scared again, but I'll be moving on and mainly looking for long therm projects. If you need a pixel artist, please, keep me in mind! Thank you everyone for all the support I've always received from the community, we're strong together! <3

my personal bechdel test for deaf stories is that the plot must not involve someone's relationship to music and the protagonist cannot lipread as their primary form of being communicated with.

It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale. I sell pins, stickers, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, hoodies, compression leggings & more! Store details below!

a bunch of people on Reddit have reported opening sealed Nintendo Switch games bought at Walmart only to find the game card replaced with a 3D printed piece of plastic and a googly eye meant to replicate the weight and rattle of a game card fuck whoever is doing this.

Intermission #wandersong

I didn't expect my Lindworm story to catch so much fire after posting it. Prompt challenges are fun but it's a great way to get back into the swing of writing after taking such a long break with my main project. #writing

It's been a tough year for our industry, so we're doing what we can to support. We're hosting the Developer Hardship Fundraiser Stream on Jan 3rd, 3-9pm ET to fundraise for #gamedev impacted by the record layoffs & other hardships in the gaming industry this year. 🔗 www.youtube.com/gamedevsofco...

Waow!~ You can grab 77 Oleander at 50% off during the winter sales, and now if you buy the game on itch you can also get a key for it on steam too! Play the haunted visual novel that has a high difficulty spike at the end! itch.io/s/144036/sno... store.steampowered.com/app/2103630/...

First night of Hannucat! Chag sameach!

Next year we have some projects to starting up: • Regular streams. • Patreon. • Behind-the-scenes stuff! • MIDI files! • Open to suggestion! • More games. • More music. • Film and TV! • Can't wait to be able to give y'all the juicy details! • More cool projects we can't discuss! (NDA!!!)

Have a lovely one, all!! ✨❄️

Reminder that one of the most important times to wear a mask is right now during holiday season travel. Transits hubs are high risk as many people travel while they are sick. A high quality mask like an N95 will help protect you and help ensure you don't miss out on valuable time with loved ones.

This thread is pretty great! In indie teams, I usually teach something similar, but the Project Director role is generally split between a "Creative Director" and a "Producer". One protects the game vision, and the other ensures the game ships on time and budget.

Think twice before gifting someone an M dwarf this holiday season

Wishing the best for artists, game devs, and striking voice actors this Christmas. You are not broken, the industry is. In no order, here’s a list of Game Studios affected by layoffs or closures in 2024 that I noted—likely missing many:

I can vouch for Dora! She's amazing and extremely helpful for your projects. The game development process is a lot smoother with her on your team. Let's make more indie games y'all!! Preferably weird ones >:3c

it’s nice that they made sure you could still see cherrily on this page

my christmas wish this year is that mister the yetee glen brings back wandersong merch for a limited time (did you know over 1000 bard plushes sold on makeship last year? interesting random fact totally unrelated ☺️)

Bill Labov was obviously a brilliant and field-defining linguist, but what I find even more inspiring at the moment is how many of the tributes I'm seeing come from women and POC he taught, mentored, inspired, and helped make space for.

*blankly staring at the calendar* o_o (Tune in to cheer on In Stars and Time for the Emotional Impact award.)

When this went live I went "It's gonna fund in 24 hours." But I'm very surprised that it has not. Let's make it happen, shall we?

Three cheers for Olive, The Other Reindeer! #Christmas #OliveTheOtherReindeer

With game dev, I've notice you gotta want your projects with the same vigor you want others to want it. Taking this mandatory break has made me so bonkers I've made 1 blanket, 5 plush cats, joined a December challenge, played games with friends, and started writing again. Just to distract myself!