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I'm making a tool to help you make games like Paradox does, or like Maxis did, back in the day. clayote.itch.io/Lisien

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Skybox @skyboxcritics.com · 11h
Consider The Woodchipper by @edgarallanbro.bsky.social CW: sexual assault, rape "Let me be clear: you are not a victim of what Geller did." Read on:
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Consider The Woodchipper
A response to "What Do We Do With Jacob Gellar?"
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Megan Fox @glassbottommeg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
wtf, www.lycos.com is back up It had died, I assumed us variously pointing out it still existed had made someone realize it was still there so they killed it but no it's actually back, and still has no AI bullshit, and still works fine, and now actually looks like someone remembered it exists HUH
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Home – Lycos
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Jess Nevins @jessnevins.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I suppose I agree with those saying that there has to be some form of rehabilitation for those guilty of rape and crimes like it. But I think rehabilitation without atonement is bad. And I believe that a suitable form of atonement, for people who escape going to jail, is ostracism and self-exile.
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Jessie Gender @jessiegender.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Restorative justice” does not mean he is then owed an audience, or the audience he had prior to us learning about this. And this says nothing of my empathy for his victim who perhaps had to deal with the yearslong public praise for her rapist and now all this shit.
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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Things Gavin Newsom has vetoed this week: -A ban on secretly recording people with smart glasses -A ban on ICE agents working for the state government -A ban on websites selling your data -A bill giving native tribes more say over water rights -A bill protecting transgender healthcare providers
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Saoirse “Ghost of a Victorian Child” Stone 🏳️‍⚧️ @saoirsestone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I cannot emphasize enough that financially supporting Mothership is legitimate praxis. You are funding a games site that is doing it right. They’re supporting women, queer folks, writers from all kinds of diverse backgrounds, and they’re doing it with strong professional ethics.
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 01/10/2026
Anyone who buys Modretro hardware is complicit.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
1/ People keep saying AI is inevitable. History disagrees. Plenty of technologies were called unstoppable, and societies stopped them or shrank them down to a niche. A thread 🧵
evitable
adjective
uk  /ˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl/ us  /ˈev.ə.t̬ə.bəl/

able to be avoided or prevented:
He believes that world war is evitable.
Inevitable suffering due to persecution is to be distinguished from evitable sickness.
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Everest Pipkin @everest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm very please to announce a public release of my drag-and-drop bookmarking, game-making, and wandering tool Scrubjay! Scrubjay is a weird website builder that lets you cobble together web elements, images, links, text fragments, etc into a series of nested rooms...
"SCRUBJAY" sits over a bunch of images of frogs, birds, doors. it's a very 90s look
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 24/09/2026
Merely being derivative has never been a problem for creative products. Stardew Valley was famously obvious about how much it took from Harvest Moon. Real human creators "steal" with style, for reasons. AI steals because it's normal, or rather, average. goodnameforablog.com/posts/very-a...
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Very Average Prototypes
Earlier this year, I decided to give AI coding a go. In general, my emotional reaction to doing so was “anger and frustration”, but I found if I used it carefully it sped up what I was doing. It ate a...
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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As a pragmatic centrist, I read the Niemöller poem differently. After each group mentioned I pencil in what percentage of the population they are, and if it’s a small number I cross off their names as disposable. Poetry is fine but math wins elections!!
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026
Cis people do not understand how much trans people's rights have regressed in just 5 years. 5 years ago, there were none of these restrictions. 19 states banned legal recognition 21 states have bathroom bans 8 states ban gender marker changes on DLs 25 ban gender affirming care for trans youth
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David Forbes @davidforbes.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
As much as radicals get criticized for being "unrealistic," demanding entire demographics facing literal genocide always maintain mild rhetoric and actions is an absolutely delusional level of conformity to expect. I don't think that gets said enough.
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Minnesotan Kaiju @whisperingpines.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I would like the liberals screaming on social media about releasing the Epstein files to read the material that has been released where Jeffrey Epstein very deliberately talks about his plan to engineer right wing politics around transphobia in order to conquer greater society
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Felipe Pepe @felipepepe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
There's so much cool stuff like this... In Czechoslovakia they were making games as diaries of political protests! If there's any dispute that games are a medium for art & self-expression, it's because most of that vanishes when you reduce the medium's history to a list of products & release dates.
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nora "the tea kobold" rude (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 31/08/2025
why can't the democrat messaging on trans people be "no, we are not going to force children to undergo genital inspections in order to play sports"
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 10/09/2026
The thing liberals fundamentally don't understand is that trans people are losing rights they already had. We're not asking for more, we're asking not to lose what we already had for decades. Most sports leagues and the Olympics had inclusion criteria for decades without issue.
Screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) exchange discussing political pragmatism and the Overton window.
The initial post by onion person (@CantEverDie) reads:
> "doesn't matter, this is about what the right is able to push with the overton window. first its democrats needing to disavow trans women in sports to get elected, next it'll be agreeing to ban access to HRT to get elected. we've seen how this plays out"
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A reply from Nick Pappas (@NickAPappas) reads:
> "Are you insane? The Overton window didn’t even include this discussion until recently. The public has never been in favor of desegregating the sports by sex.
> Personally I’m glad Barack Obama ran against gay marriage in 2008. Not because that was the right position, or one he even actually held, but because he knew the public wasn’t with him on it. If he hadn’t won he wouldn’t have been able to appoint 2 of the justices who ultimately voted in the majority for Obergefell.
> Lincoln in 1860 didn’t even run on abolishing slavery! He just wanted to stop its expansion. And thankfully he did that and won because a more extreme and morally correct position would have lost. As a result he was able to win the Civil War and push through the 13 amendment.
> Political practicality is the entire history of progress in America. There’s no other way."
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is never true; it’s ultimately just a homophobic joke. (And it’s tired and worn out even if it is a joke.) Stop making it.
BREAKING:
There is a Grindr outage in Dallas at the Republican midterm convention 

Image:

Grindr
Dot spray around Dallas with an arrow pointing to it. 

My note on it: STOP ITstatus.grindr.com
Past Incidents
Sep 9, 2026
No incidents reported today.
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 07/09/2026
Take an antihistamine, too! They prevent COVID www.aamc.org/professional...
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“Existing Antihistamine Drugs Show Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Virus in Cell Testing” by Doug Bennett
“Existing Antihistamine Drugs Show Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Virus in Cell Testing” by Doug Bennett
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Pas Croyable Production🌟Play Spiriki Demo now! @pascroyable.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We are thrilled to be part of the #PrismaticIndieShowcase with the demo of our cozy incremental game Spiriki: Tiny Island ⭐ 🦉 Care for three cute spirits 🏡 Decorate and create your own little heaven 🖼️ Keep the game by your side at the bottom of your screen during your daily tasks
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 03/09/2026
picking fewer battles
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 01/09/2026
I'm still working on codeberg.org/clayote/reno...
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renovel
Experimental fork of Ren'py 7.4.6, the last version of Ren'py released before Github Copilot was available to the public.
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😈Miss Hell Batkeeper😈 @mishellbaker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If you don't want stigma around your diagnosis, don't use your diagnosis as an excuse to be an asshole without consequences. You can't have it both ways.
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Elizabeth Taylor @elizabethtaylor47.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It really bothers when people dismiss victims of bigotry and discrimination standing up for their rights as being 'culture wars', much 'identity politics'. Civil rights, and the ability to live your life free of harassment and bigotry is a material, serious political subject.
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Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 31/08/2026
Black folk do not think Trump insane & I'll have you know. It's white folks with this sanism with him because they need to believe he's monstrous since he's crazy, crazy people are easy to hate. We see he's monstrous as a common cracker, spoiled from birth that society lets get away with everything.
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KO_OP: 🪐 Wishlist Young Suns on Steam! @ko-op.com · 31/08/2026
We’re so excited to announce that the 1.0 Launch of Young Suns is LIVE on XBOX for PC, XBOX Series X|S, and XBOX One! Thank you so much to everyone for your support and meeting our Jupiter crew! hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
A light-skinned person wearing a spacesuit smiling and looking over their shoulder, smiling into the camera. They’re carrying a large wrench on their shoulder. The background is the sky in pinks and purples, with Jupiter taking up most of it. Our logo for Young Suns is superimposed over it. Text beneath reads: Available now on XBOX, Series X|S, PC, Cloud, Game Pass.
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Nikhil Murthy @murthynikhil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Announcing the Washerwoman Potlatch. This is a jam in which you put up something, an essay, some art, a fangame, anything, about an indie game that you did no work on. It runs the week before GTA6 launches. itch.io/jam/the-wash...
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The Washerwoman Potlatch
A game jam from 2026-11-12 to 2026-11-19 hosted by whynotgames. Two washerwoman, stuck on a desert island, made a living by taking in each other's washing. I often hear the we indie devs cannot make a...
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 21/08/2026
I am a spreadsheet.
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Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A question for cis readers: What books by trans authors have you read? If you’re not sure or if you haven’t read one or if you want to read more, tell us what you like & we’ll find you a rec! Trans folks—be ready to step in with recs as requests come in! We’re here to help, not shame 😊
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ryn🦊❤️‍🔥🏳️‍⚧️ @makkoryn.social · 20/08/2026
If for some reason Google removes Bonni's copy, I've mirrored it on Proton Drive. Same encrypted zip. Password is "Streisand" drive.proton.me/urls/HWQBHAR...
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Proton Drive
Securely store, share, and access your important files and photos. Anytime, anywhere.
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 17/08/2026
@idris-lang.org g the `pack` installer script is broken dpaste.com/9VWBH4S2M
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dpaste: 9VWBH4S2M
dpaste.com is a pastebin site for easily sharing and storing code snippets. Syntax highlighting, clean interface, markup preview, quick sharing options.
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 16/08/2026
Enjoyment doesn't require respect
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William Gillis 🏴 @rechelon.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Hey all, here's zine about how to do Jury Nullification canvassing and outreach. It's easy to just tell people they can acquit as jurors, but our goal should be to effectively reach the right people AND get them successfully selected as jurors. drive.google.com/file/d/1ENK2...
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✯ A Pained Inkwell ✯ @aorticinkwell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I need this energy going forward because it’s so hard for me to stay positive about anything art related at my current age.🥲
Four panel comic. Are you sleeping? Yes, now shut up… Tolkien didn’t start LotR until he was 45, you’re doing just fine….
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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
people who are desperate will stop being horrible when they stop being desperate. but pettiness is forever.
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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 13/08/2026
My god. Everything is not a distraction from the Epstein files. They LIKE doing a fascism. The whole “exerting their power over the powerless“ thing comes from the same root. They are assholes in a large number of ways, and the Epstein files are one of those ways.
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Puke is already a Halloween Name @puke.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Now that they've blocked me for posting 🫵😐 at them for their continuing ModRetro collaborations, I invite my 20 followers that I saw follow them to let go of this account They hid every reply on this post, so they know full well what they're doing @prbgaesthetics.bsky.social
prbgaesthetics.bsky.social posting yet another promotional post for the war crime Nintendo 64
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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Newsom is a shameless weathervane and will feint hard toward whatever is gaining traction while tirelessly serving the interests of capital. You cannot trust this feckless creep, but he’s a priceless indicator of where momentum is within the Democratic Party.
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WINGS @wingsfund.me · 11/08/2026
Dance of Theseus is a strategic dress-up game set in the glamorous world of monster ballrooms from @citreat.bsky.social. Put yourself together (literally) as you craft your wardrobe of phantom limbs, skeletal wings & clockwork hearts to rise in the ranks. 👠 Play the demo now bit.ly/danceofthese...
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Dance of Theseus on Steam
A dress-up life sim set in the dark fantasy world of monster ballrooms. Mix & match body parts and win over picky judges as you put yourself together (literally). Climb up the ballroom rankings an...
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 09/08/2026
So... checked any good boxes lately?
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 03/08/2026
I don't think I'm the right person to write any of it, but anyone who wants to make a horny polycule logistics simulator, get in touch
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nora "the tea kobold" rude (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 03/08/2026
wow the amount of people following this guy who i know is very depressing. this is what he did en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Is_Anyb...
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Is Anybody Down? - Wikipedia
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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 31/07/2026
🚨 WE HAVE A DEAL! After three years, in a major step forward for our members, we have ratified our first contract with @propublica.org’s management. We deeply appreciate everyone who supported us along the way. Here are some of our big wins👇
A graphic poster reads "We have a deal! The ProPublica Guild has reached a deal with ProPublica's management on our first contract and has voted to ratify it. Swipe for the highlights [pointing emoji].
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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026
In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...
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Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Blogged it. Happy Hater Week. aftermath.site/war-crime-n6...
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Do Not Buy The War Crime N64
There's so many ways to play the N64. You do not need to support Palmer Luckey's little project.
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a clayote @clayote.myatproto.social · 29/07/2026
If Sony doesn't want to manufacture Blu-Ray anymore, they can remove the disc drive from the PlayStation 6, and still have physical media in the form of games on thumb drives. They can have branding printed on them and everything.
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kat @katproto.girlonthemoon.xyz · 29/07/2026
wishing all the best to the people forking rails!!! i have high hopes for amiko :) codeberg.org/amiko
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NotNite @notnite.com · 24/07/2026
presenting what I've been working on with @katie.cat for the last ~year: GDPatch, a versatile Godot mod loader! we've built a mod loader for all Godot 4.x games with a focus on script patching and runtime hooking docs: gdpatch.dev code: github.com/GDPatch/GDPa... blog: notnite.com/blog/gdpatch
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GDPatch: a versatile Godot mod loader
It only took 15 months for me to write another interesting blog post!
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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 20/07/2026
how is this supposed to make me feel | patreon.com/lubchansky
PANEL 1: MATTIE is talking to a FRIEND.
FRIEND: AND THEN I WAS LIKE, OH MY GOD! THIS IS JUST LIKE WHEN GEMINI THE CAT–
MATTIE: –OK. I'M REALLY SORRY.

PANEL 2: MATTIE rubs her eyes.
MATTIE: OUTSIDE OF YOU REFERENCING A BOOK FOR CHILDREN IN EVERYDAY ADULT LIFE, YOU HAVE TO KNOW AT THIS POINT THAT THE AUTHOR OF THE "SPOT VOYAGER: DOG ASTRONAUT" SERIES HAS BEEN USING HER WEALTH TO DESTROY LIVES. MINE, SPECIFICALLY.

PANEL 3: Over the shoulder shot of MATTIE, who stares at the FRIEND, arms outstretched. From behind Mattie, two GOONS approach, wearing space helmets and big dog paws.
FRIEND: YEAH, THAT'S WHY I DON'T BUY ANY OF HER STUFF. BUT WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO, NOT BRING IT UP? THE SERIES IS BELOVED!

PANEL: Same shot, MATTIE is being dragged off. The FRIEND puts a finger on his chin.
FRIEND: WOW… THIS IS JUST LIKE THAT ONE PART IN THE FIFTH BOOK.
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