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On October 15th, Dr. Sarah Hays, PsyD will present our next FREE interactive #TakeThisTalks for those impacted by game layoffs. This workshop will focus on developing actional habits to make your job search healthier & more sustainable. More info and register here!

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October Take This Talks: Building Good Habits - Take This

Take This is excited to announce the October installment of our 2026 Talks series, Side Quests: Building Good Habits When You’re (Un)Employed. Designed by Dr. Sarah Hays, Take This’ Accelerate…

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/09/2026

LIVE NOW! Are you as excited as we are that Control: RESONANT is finally out? Well don't miss the very first beginning of Liz's playthrough! twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/09/2026

IN ONE HOUR! It's time for some Control: RESONANT from @remedygames.com! After finsihing the first Control, Liz Favtastic 🔜 PAXWest is back & ready for more FBC goodness in this highly anticipated sequel. Don't miss the beginning of Liz's journey! 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/09/2026

TAKE THIS IS SEEKING STREAM FUNDRAISING FOR GIVING TUESDAY! Join our Giving Tuesday 2026 fundraising drive! We're looking for streamers to stream for Take This any time between November 30 & December 4. Interested streamers should sign up here: forms.gle/SWR7mjPLQy...

Take This. Be a streaming champion for mental health in games!

Below the text at the top are three pictures in frames with stars. Top left: two Take This volunteers strike poses in front of a giant Pokemon card featuring pikachu. Bottom left: A photo of the exterior of the AFK Quiet Room at Pokemon Worlds 2025. Right: a picture of a person sitting at a 3 monitor computer set up playing a game.

Text below the photos reads: your fundraiser supports AFK quiet rooms at conventions, take this talks for game devs impacted by layoffs, developing expert resources, and better mental health in games. W W W dot take this dot org slash streaming

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Take This @takethis.org · 25/09/2026

Yesterday, we shared resources for content creators struggling with burnout. But wait, there's more! Whether it's chat asking for help or tips on creating a supportive community, Take This has you covered. Check out the Streamer & Content creator tab of our resources page!

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Mental Health Resources - Take This

Take This' ever-growing list of mental health resources.

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Take This @takethis.org · 24/09/2026

Creating content is a big, exhausting job. Constantly being "on," keeping a regular schedule, doing many jobs on your own, all amidst a games industry in turmoil. If you're a creator struggling with exhaustion, waning motivation, or a lack of joy, Take This is here to help.

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Content Creator Burnout - Take This

Content Creator Burnout Anyone can burnout, and content creators are no exception. This page covers some of the unique challenges that content creators face in their day-to-day work and how…

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 23/09/2026

We want to hear from you! Reshares greatly appreciated!

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Take This @takethis.org · 23/09/2026

🚨Take This is seeking testimonials & impact statements from those we've helped in the last few years.🚨 Have you had a good experience with Take This at a convention, professional workshop, in our Discord, or anywhere else? Send us your Take This Testimonials via DM or email info@ takethis. org.

"Take This. Have you had a positive experience with Take This lately? In an AFK room? At a workshop? In our Discord? Anywhere else? We want to hear about it! Send your testimonials to us at info at take this dot org or D M us on this platform. W W W dot take this dot org." In the center of the graphic are three photos with starry frames. On the left, a group of Take This volunteers gather outside an AFK Room at Pokemon Worlds in California. In the center, Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer wears a boa that looks like a dragon as she presents a panel at PAX West 2026. On the right, two Take This volunteers and Take This's Board Chair Tanya DePass pose outside the Hope Booth at PAX West 2026.

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Take This @takethis.org · 22/09/2026

Are you attending the Game Devs of Color Expo today? So are we! Today ONLY, Take This is hosting a virtual AFK Quiet Room for @gdocexpo.com attendees from 12:30pm-7pm ET. Add the Quiet Room to your event schedule here: app.swapcard.com/eve... More info/tickets for the Expo: www.gamedevsofcolor....

2026 Game Devs of Color Expo. Take This is hosting a Virtual AFK Room! Tuesday, September 22nd only! 12:30pm to 7pm Eastern, 9:30am to 4pm Pacific. Get hype!

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Take This @takethis.org · 21/09/2026

LIVE NOW! Join Liz for some power washing shenanigans in this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2! twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Take This @takethis.org · 21/09/2026

IN ONE HOUR! Liz will be live with this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2! After wrapping up Control last week, we decided a palate cleanser would be nice while we wait for Control: RESONANT to release, so join us for some power washing fun. 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Take This @takethis.org · 21/09/2026

Our first Take This Talks is TODAY! Layoffs are stressful. Searching for a new role is exhausting. And the more stressed & exhausted you get, the harder it feels. Take This Talks is a series of free workshops for game devs navigating a difficult job market. Register now at givebutter.com/taket...

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 21/09/2026

We @takethis.org are presenting a virtual AFK room for this! Definitely check out the conference, great folks and talks lined up!

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✊🏾🏳️‍🌈 Saffista, PhD📓🕹️🖋️ @saffista.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“It's no secret it's a hard time for many in games right now, and @takethis.org is here to help! Join us on Monday, 21st Sept at 5pm PT | 8pm ET for a FREE workshop for game developers navigating Burnout while impacted by layoffs.” Sign up now → givebutter.com/takethistalk...

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Managing Burnout for Game Developers

This workshop will equip developers impacted by layoffs with the knowledge and skills to tackle burnout and support their mental health.

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Take This @takethis.org · 18/09/2026

REMINDER: Our 1st Take This Talks is Monday at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Sustainable Design(ers): Managing Burnout for Game Devs, presented by @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, will provide knowledge and skills for devs affected by industry layoffs. Donations appreciated but not required. givebutter.com/taket...

Take This Talks. Supporting the games industry. Sustainable designers: managing burnout for game devs. Monday, September 21st at 8 PM eastern, 5 PM pacific. Free! give butter dot com slash take this talks 0 9 2026

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 17/09/2026

We're looking for an awesome contract bookkeeper to join us over at @takethis.org ! Know someone great? Please send them our way! www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...?

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Request for Proposals: Contracted Bookkeeper - Job

Take This is now hiring for the position of Request for Proposals: Contracted Bookkeeper in Kirkland. Apply today.

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 16/09/2026

Our @takethis.org streaming page is officially LIVE, complete with Creator Toolkit. Would love any feedback, and reshares! And of course, if you want to stream to support a better mental health in games, I'd love to hear from you! 💖 www.takethis.org/streaming/

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Take This @takethis.org · 16/09/2026

Did we mention the Talks are programmed with devs impacted by layoffs in mind? That means FREE ACCESS to the entire series. If you're able to donate, great! That helps us do more of these in the future. If you're not, that's okay! We don't want anyone unable to access support because of money.

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Take This @takethis.org · 15/09/2026

Join us next Monday for our very first Talk This Talks presentation! Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout. givebutter.com/taket...

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Take This @takethis.org · 14/09/2026

LIVE NOW! It's time for more Take This Plays: Control! Liz has everything she needs to begin one of the coolest parts of the game (at least in Eugenio Vargas's opinion), so do not miss her run through the Ashtray Maze tonight! Get in here! twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Take This @takethis.org · 14/09/2026

IN ONE HOUR! We're back with Take This Plays: Control! Last time, our beloved janitor, Ahti, gave us a powerful artifact: his cassette player. What's in the Ashtray Maze? Is that the best part of the whole game? Wanna find out what we're talking about? 😏 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg

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Brian Kunde @noworldfortmrrw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Extremely proud to announce this program! As a team we have long wanted to find ways to provide more support to devs as a community in a sustainable way. Very grateful to Pete for helping us get the ball rolling.

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Take This @takethis.org · 09/09/2026

We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress. For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.

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Take This Talks: A New Community Program - Take This

But our work is not yet done. Now, more than ever, game developers are in need of mental health support, education, and resources. In the last few years, our industry…

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Take This @takethis.org · 08/09/2026

What a #PAXWest! For those traveling home today, we wish you safe & speedy travel. The days after a big event can be hard, so we're resharing one of our most popular blog posts: How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro. Check out these tips for beating the post-convention blues.

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How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro - Take This

You waited for your favorite con all year. You followed it on Twitter and Facebook. You had three screens ready to rapidly refresh and get your tickets as soon as…

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Take This @takethis.org · 07/09/2026

It's the final day of #PAXWest2026! On the final day, please continue to take care of yourselves, eat, drink, & rest. We hope to see you at the Hope Booth or the AFK Room one last time today. Reminder: AFK & Hope Booth close at 5pm. If not there, come to one of @doctorkilmer.bsky.social's panels!

Take This. pax west 2026 Monday panels. Better gaming through modern psychology with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. 11:30AM, Firebird Theater. The Psychology of Stardew Valley with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. 2PM, Blue Dragon Theater.

A graphic with maps and hours for the Take This AFK Room and Hope Booth at this year's PAX West. Text at the top reads "Come visit us!" Below that, two maps are shown, depicting levels 3 and 4 of the Summit Building. In one, the Take This AFK Room, located in the northern hallway of level 3, is highlighted in blue. In the other, "Bandland," located in the southern hallway of level 4, is highlighted and has a label that reads "Hope Booth" next to it. At the bottom, hours are listed. For the AFK Room: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 to 7, Monday from 11 to 5. For the Hope Booth: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 to 6, Monday from 10 to 5.

PAX West, 4-5 September, 2026. Take This. Join us at PAX and visit the AFK Quiet Room, donate at the hope booth, talk to us about workshops, explore our expert resources, and learn more about how you can support better mental health in gaming. W W W dot take this dot org

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Take This @takethis.org · 06/09/2026

Have you gotten yours yet? We want to see! Tag us in your pics with #Hangry, #Tired, or #Thirsty, and then come solve either of the latter 2 in the AFK Room! (Sorry, no eating in there. Fix your hanger elsewhere.)

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 06/09/2026

We've got the best badge flags. If you're at #paxwest, swing by and get your free flag by answering the question of the day! Summit, Level 4 to the left of the escalators @takethis.org

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Take This @takethis.org · 06/09/2026

#PAXWest Day 3! Are you taking care of yourself? Hydrating? Eating? Resting? Remember, you can stop by the AFK Room any time for some peace and quiet. And don't miss our Executive Director @kindofstrange.com and Board President @cypheroftyr.bsky.social giving a panel at 11AM about Pokopia!

Take This. pax west 2026 Sunday panels. Pokopia as a Parasocial Allegory with Tara Brannigan and Tanya DePass. 11 AM. Blue Dragon Theater.

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Take This @takethis.org · 05/09/2026

#PAXWest Day 2! We're back & ready for more. Join @doctorkilmer.bsky.social & her panel of experts as they discuss their experiences with ADHD in the tabletop gaming space. 4pm in the Firebird Theater. And as always, stop by our AFK Room if you need a break & our Hope Booth if you want to chat!

Take This. pax west 2026 Saturday panels. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dragons with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. 4 PM. Firebird Theater.

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Take This @takethis.org · 04/09/2026

Welcome to #PAXWest! We've got a long 4 days ahead of us, so pace yourselves, drink water, & stop by our AFK Room on Level 3 if you need a break. And if you want to chat with us more, we'd love to connect about how you can help us support game devs & the broader gaming community. See you soon!

Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer gestures to a map of PAC West, highlighting the location of the AFK Quiet Room

Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer stands in front of the AFK Quiet Room welcome sign

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Take This @takethis.org · 02/09/2026

We're giving PANELS at #PAXWest! Join @kindofstrange.com, @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, and @cypheroftyr.bsky.social at 4 different panels this weekend. They'll be covering a variety of mental health in games topics, including panels about Pokopia and Stardew Valley. Don't miss out!

Take This pax west 2026 panels. Saturday, 4 PM, Firebird Theater, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dragons with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. Sunday, 11 AM, blue dragon theater, Pokopia as a parasocial allegory with Tara Brannigan and Tanya DePass. Monday, 11:30AM, firebird theater, better gaming through modern psychology with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. Monday, 2PM, blue dragon theater, the psychology of stardew valley with Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer.

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arielle!✨fantastic knickknackery @arielleishere.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

going to #PAXWest this weekend?? make sure to swing by the @takethis.org hope booth in bandland and check out the donation incentives!!!!!!! they'll have my previously SOLD OUT diced fruit pinnys from this past unplugged and also wood dice that i engraved just for them!!!! go go go!!

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 02/09/2026

Always great to see folks making use of and enjoying the @takethis.org AFK Quiet rooms! Glad we were able to provide a chill oasis for everyone to take a moment to take a break, take a breath, and get back to the Pokemon fun! www.tiktok.com/@trinampham/...

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A quiet space during a hectic three day weekend was perfect!! Thank you @Pokémon Company Int’l !! #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontiktok #pokemongo #pokemoncommunity

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 01/09/2026

Streaming type folks: I'd love your input! We're building a page to make it easier for streamers to fundraise for us. This is still WIP and not 'live' & I'd love any feedback you have. Please note, the 'Creator Toolkit' is still incoming & the button does nothing. www.takethis.org/streaming/

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Streaming to Support Take This - Take This

By livestreaming to fundraise for Take This, you can use your platform and passion for games to help make mental health resources more accessible across the gaming community. Every stream…

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Take This @takethis.org · 31/08/2026

We want to see YOU at #PAXWest this weekend! Stop by our Hope Booth to check out the amazing folks offering up donation incentives! We'll have fan favorites from Norse Foundry, Aetlier Eumori, @arielleishere.bsky.social, Atelier Eumori, & more all weekend. Hours/Location on map. See ya in Seattle!

Norse Foundry. Get your Shield of Support at pax west. In the center is a picture of 5 different types of shield of support. Each is a shield cut from a different type of crystal (amethyst, quartz, and others pictured) with the take this sword on one side and text on the other that reads "take a breath, you go this. Take This."

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Take This @takethis.org · 30/08/2026

It's the last day of the 2026 #PokemonWorlds! It has been another exciting, wonderful, & very tiring weekend with Pokémon. We've had a blast getting to meet so many of you! We're in the home stretch, so keep taking care of yourself — food, water, & a little quiet in our Quiet Room whenever you need

A map of the lower level of the Moscone Center in San Francisco where the Pokemon World Championships are taking place. The map highlights the Quiet Room which is located next to a pair of restrooms and a pair of elevators near Hall D. The Quiet Room is open from 10 AM to 6 PM Friday through Sunday.

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Take This @takethis.org · 29/08/2026

Day 2 of #PokemonWorlds & we can't wait to welcome more of you to the Quiet Room today! The tournaments are heating up, tensions are high, and exhaustion can sneak up on you. Drink water, eat food, and take a break in the Quiet Room with us whenever you need! Open til 6pm in Hall D. Come see us!

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/08/2026

Thanks for stopping by, Lisa! We’re open 10-6 all weekend long at #PokemomWorlds!

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Take This @takethis.org · 28/08/2026

We're in San Francisco for day 1 of #PokemonWorlds! Our team will be in Hall D at the Quiet Room, providing a calm, quiet space for any trainer who needs it! Stop by any time for a breather between matches. It's going to be an exciting 3 days, trainers. Don't forget to take care of yourselves!

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Take This @takethis.org · 27/08/2026

Take This is announcing Take This Talks for gamedevs impacted by instability in the industry. We're seeking sponsors so we can provide practical advice & inspire hope for devs free of charge. Are you the hero gamedevs need? Email us at infoTake This or book a meeting with us at PAX to chat more

Take This Talks. Supporting the Games Industry. Sponsors wanted!

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Take This @takethis.org · 26/08/2026

Did you know that Take This offers workshops and consultations for game studios covering a wide variety of mental health topics? For an introduction to what we offer, check out a new blog post linked below by our Lead Workshop Consultant, Brian Kunde

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Workshops, Consulting, & More! - Take This

Education & Training Game Content Workplace Policy As a team, we’ve been discussing how best to continue growing and evolving WACS while also addressing the ongoing financial challenges facing the…

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 24/08/2026

Why does @takethis.org matter? Because healthy #gamedevs make better games.

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Take This @takethis.org · 24/08/2026

Pokémon & Take This are teaming up again!👥 This weekend, we'll be in San Francisco hosting a Quiet Room for #PokemonWorlds. This is our 5th event with Play! Pokémon, and we're excited to continue to provide a calm, quiet, & caring space that so many attendees have come to appreciate & rely on.

Pokemon World Championships. August 28 through 30. San Francisco, California. AFK Quiet Room. Hall D. Friday through Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Take This. In the uppr right corner is a picture of Liz Favorito standing next to a sign that reads "Welcome to the Quiet Room" at Pokemon Worlds 2025.

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laughingboylp @laughingboylp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We're going live with day two of Couchin' for a Cause, benefitting @takethis.org! We're starting things up with Peak where you can mess with our players with your donations! Let's go for $2K! twitch.tv/laughingboylp

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Not much time left but also not much left to raise... 👀 it all goes to @takethis.org!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

ALSO if we get up to $425 raised for @takethis.org before the end of the run, @shovelclaws.bsky.social will grapple its way through the bonus stages afterward! let's do this y'all! Donate: donate.tiltify.com/4ed317bb-0a3... Stream: twitch.tv/fastpacedevents

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 22/08/2026

The awesome crew at Fast Paced Events are raising funds for @takethis.org this weekend! So many awesome speedrun folks

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Liz Favtastic 🔜 PAXWest @lizfavtastic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’ll be hopping on soon to have some fun and raise money for @takethis.org !

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Up next, Ryan @ryanford522.bsky.social Ford is here to run Metroid: Zero Mission! Here's a look back at his run of the game from way back at Fast Pace for Headspace 2021 (which also benefited @takethis.org)! FPFF3 stream: twitch.tv/fastpacedevents

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A quick reminder, we are raising funds for @takethis.org, a mental health advocacy organization with a focus on the game industry and community. Every dollar counts! Donate and/or share if you can <3 Link: bit.ly/FPFF2026Donate Stream: twitch.tv/fastpacedevents

Take This's mascot, Psychomancer (courtesy of TakeThis.org)

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