Scheduling struggles and power outages mean this episode is a bit on the short side, but there will be more next month. In the meantime, welcome to the party! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-66...

PayPal is updating their ToS to let themselves give your data to merchants starting in November and they're certainly banking on people not knowing to opt out, SO to opt out before they start: go to Settings > Data & Privacy > Manage shared info > Personalized shopping, and toggle that shit off

Just wanted to say that @failbettergames.bsky.social produces the best newsletter in gaming - info about their game projects, yes, but also links and commentary about a bunch of stuff that is clever and thoughtful and always, always interesting. I always end up clicking on most or all of the links.

A fascinating deep dive into why we don't dive as deeply into reading any more...and some ways we can start fixing it.A fascinating deep dive into why we don't dive as deeply into reading any more...and some ways we can start fixing it.

DRdebbieohi.comSep 29, 2024 4:18pm

I've noticed that people have shorter attention spans when it comes to reading 😢. I noticed it in myself during pandemic, realized that doom-scrolling had its effect. I started purposely retraining my brain after hearing this interview w/Maryanne Wolf. Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/o...

Opinion | This Is Your Brain on ‘Deep Reading.’ It’s Pretty Magnificent. (Published 2022)

The literacy scholar Maryanne Wolf maps out the ways “deep reading” nourishes our capacity for attention, empathy and insight.

Will Ferrell has an enormous audience of straight dudes who need to hear this. Nothing but facts here about anti-trans bigotry:

Very thorough, well-thought-out and well put together. Recommended!

CWchaoticwholesome.bsky.socialSep 16, 2024 7:46pm

It's dangerous to go alone, take our FREE #TTRPG group lines and veils consent checklist! Built with @mimicsnmisfits.bsky.social, it's now available in robust and condensed versions. It's customizable, auto-updating and shareable! https://buff.ly/3ZlnV2g https://buff.ly/3Zkmrp0

This sums up the latest AI "art" argument rather nicely.

Y'all, the Drakes do amazing work, and if they know anything, they know malicious Fey. Definitely go check this bad boy out!

ACacoupleofdrakes.bsky.socialSep 26, 2024 8:55pm

I have not been so excited to push to go button on a Kickstarter since Court of Blades. The HEDGE is falling. The Fey are coming. Only you can save what's left of us. www.kickstarter.com/projects/aco...

Coming soon: HEDGE - The Fey Are Coming, Only You Can Save the Last of Us

The power fantasy tabletop roleplaying game of nature's post-apocalyptic magical warriors versus hordes of scary fairies.

Of potential interest to @thirdfloorwars.bsky.social@acoupleofdrakes.bsky.social (and maybe others as well).

TAhandle.invalidSep 24, 2024 10:38pm

Have a dream project you're struggling to get across the finish line? We're the Tabletop Arts Fund, and we're awarding $7,500 in grants to support independent creators making #TTRPGs and #actualplay. Prep your reels. Polish your drafts. Save the date.

Enjoyed seeing BEAT (a/k/a the reincarnation of early-80s King Crimson) tonight. No matter how old they look (and frankly, they ALL look old except Danny Carey, who looks like the guy in flip-flops and a polo shirt behind the grill at the cul-de-sac cookout), my GOD can these guys all play.Enjoyed seeing BEAT (a/k/a the reincarnation of early-80s King Crimson) tonight. No matter how old they look (and frankly, they ALL look old except Danny Carey, who looks like the guy in flip-flops and a polo shirt behind the grill at the cul-de-sac cookout), my GOD can these guys all play.