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shamini.bsky.social
"joyfully energetic nerd" - Science & TTRPGs - London based storyteller. - Creating nerdy ttrpg actual play with @RPGeeksDnD - Award winning video journalist for @Nature - Performer, improviser, GM - She/her and it rhymes with 'harmony'
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I appreciate this response from Ed Yong on why he requests that people mask at his events. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/m...

Nature just published this lovely documentary by @emzywb.bsky.social on how crows speak to each other - spoiler, it's mostly not 'Caw caw caw'!

TTRPG batman, Tuesday evenings 9pm BST, I can't apply for this so you guys have to do it for me.

*Let’s try this again~ 💃 Interested in being in one of the charity #TTRPG shows I produce & @edwardspence.bsky.social GMs? Be sure to fill out this form for the #castingcall of our upcoming Batman show! 🔗: forms.gle/STn1k5Bz1icd... We’re excited to find Gotham some new heroes… Or villains.

The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the Trump administration’s policy changes has researchers shocked. https://go.nature.com/3CMl75y

Unconventional #TTRPG #DM tips Drama is fun. How do you drama? Drama is simple! Ask yourself the following question: "What would be a total pain in the ass if it happened right now?" Bam. Drama. Nuance: "what would be a total pain in the ass... For this player. Specifically?" Even better drama..

Lunchtime Q&A stream today chatting with the designer about the new ttrpg we're using in the current RPGeeks two-shot!

This morning, the US National Science Foundation fired 168 employees, approximately 10% of its workforce, for no cause other than they were the agency's most recent hires. 🧪 Co-workers are leaving supportive messages before they have to clear out of the building at 5 p.m. Sent to me by a source ⬇️

Wanna see some cool science? I'm back at work after a year off so I've been catching up on all the films the team made while I was away. Feels like this is a good time to share some excellent science mini-documentaries here! So come with me on a journey through a year of science news in video...

@rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social are going live RIGHT NOW with a Mappa Mundi adventure they're calling 'Off Balance.' This is part one of two and is going to feature some brand new Monster and Creature artwork reveals that you won't want to miss! Let's go explore Lechnitsa! www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9iq...

Live now!

TONIGHT! Come join @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social for the first part of our Mappa Mundi stream! 7pm GMT/1 pm CST Come say hi in the YouTube chat! 💻https://www.youtube.com/live/s9iqvSZ9ijI

Wanna see some cool science? I'm back at work after a year off so I've been catching up on all the films the team made while I was away. Feels like this is a good time to share some excellent science mini-documentaries here! So come with me on a journey through a year of science news in video...

Since we have a new line-up we thought we'd kick things off with a two-parter with JUST US! One GM, two players, no combat, lots of opportunities for zoological facts and two character ideas which are WAY sillier than I thought any of this was gonna go 😂

Since we have a new line-up we thought we'd kick things off with a two-parter with JUST US! One GM, two players, no combat, lots of opportunities for zoological facts and two character ideas which are WAY sillier than I thought any of this was gonna go 😂

Love! Laughs! Lasers! This Valentine's, treat yourself to a dating show with a difference. It gets MESSY. Watch 'Paranoia' on YouTube now! @naomithinksit.bsky.social @sciwithrach.bsky.social @maddyisabstract.bsky.social @barbarossaphone.bsky.social @drtalksalot.bsky.social @livkennedy.bsky.social

Are you a scientist whose work is being affected by changes in the Trump administration? Get in touch with @nature.com reporters @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @heidiledford.bsky.social Jeff Tollefson & yours truly. Let us know what's on your mind & what we should be writing about.

I am LOVING this game

LIVE NOW! www.youtube.com/live/zoXj14c...

It's Jeeksday. The opening credits roll. Various cast members pose in swimwear as waves sparkle under a tropical sun. Love is in the air. Everyone is *dying* to be chosen, but there can only be one winner. Let's meet our hopeful romantics...

This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me

Going on a dating show tomorrow, might die, will try to win Naomi's heart. Come and watch!

If anyone is looking for a video editor/videographer/video presenter freelance or part time, drop me a comment 😊 I've done all of the above for IGN, Gamer-Network and I'm one of the hosts of @3blackhalflings.bsky.social, let me know if you'd like some examples of my work.

We have a new RPGeeks day... or as a smarty in chat put it... Jeeksday! Starting this week we'll now be live every *Tuesday* - bringing you TTRPG adventures, nerdy lore drops, Blood on the Clocktower, and party games! Thanks for joining us on our geeky adventures so far!

Strange and mysterious objects floating through space... Our Nibiru game took some unexpected turns last night! Check out the video here: www.twitch.tv/videos/23732... @gejwatts.bsky.social @shamini.bsky.social @fkth.bsky.social @pmakesthings.bsky.social @loremistress93.bsky.social

This illustrator's sciencey designs are so pretty! What a lovely mix of nerdery and art. www.giroscience.com

Happy "Microsoft trying to force CoPilot subs" day in the UK for all who celebrate. (They just pinged me my renewal notice with it carefully worded to sound like a compulsory general price increase). 1) Go to your account page 2) Hit cancel 3) Change sub back.

Having played multiple games of Nibiru run by Ella, I can confidently say this is going to be very, very good