Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 6hAnyway, I Stole Your Signature Move - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... "That move's supposed to be a Diane exclusive!" "They decided it was better for the meta if I had it, too." "But I'm a box art legendary!" #egscomics #webcomics 4354
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 11hDefinitely posting late tonight. I don’t know how late, but it could be later than usual. 090
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 12hWhat if Safety Dance but Columbo? Columbo Dance. That’s out there now. 260
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 17hI think there is an informal definition of random that is frequently used: Something that *feels* random. I claim it’s a separate meaning because people will say “that’s so random,“ but I don’t think they’re saying “that’s the result of random choices” or similar. 2151
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 18hI easily believe and sympathize with a lot of weird mistakes. My adventure with missing Sharpies might help explain why. 2150
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 18hI eliminated the impossible and determined I probably left the Sharpies in the bag. Once that was accepted, I found them in a to-be-recycled delivery box. I’d done this to clear off a desk. Why didn’t I take out the Sharpies and put both boxes and bag in their respective recycling spots? No idea. 1100
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 01/10/2026When sensing power levels in a story, I think it would make sense for the sensation to plateau. Past a certain point, I imagine the difference in pressure would be indistinguishable. You’d hit your limit of perception. Imagine trying to compare sea sizes by standing on their beaches. 8402
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I am attempting to self actualize more. For the time being, this involves putting many things in boxes so I can decide what to do with clear, available space. The alternative is to try and do that while the space is already mostly occupied, which is like a Tetris hard mode. 1250
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I bought Sharpie pens to label boxes I’m using to temporarily store things while I get more organized and potentially rearrange, replace, or get rid of furniture!! I have no idea where the Sharpies are. 1380
Reposted by Dan ShiveDan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Sarah, Susan, and Jay - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... I have been informed that I owe Sarah several apology gifts for it take 192 pages for her to show up in this storyline. Susan doesn't care, but won't say no to cake. #egscomics #webcomics 1737
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“Thanks to Gen AI, I can generate (close enough to) whatever I want!“ (One city of electricity later…) “Why am I bored“ 1321
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I apologize in advance for a very nerdy Fallout 4 game mechanic reference I will be sneaking in later. #egscomics 1110
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Sarah, Susan, and Jay - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... I have been informed that I owe Sarah several apology gifts for it take 192 pages for her to show up in this storyline. Susan doesn't care, but won't say no to cake. #egscomics #webcomics 1737
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I'm guessing up to two hours late for the comic. I don't think it'll be two hours late, but I don't trust myself to be right with time estimates, so I'm saying up to two hours 🕐 1200
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Audible doesn’t have someone literally just reading the dictionary and I am genuinely disappointed. I know that sounds absurd, but just consider that as background noise. 3211
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I decided to see what my Smithsonian “Animal” book had on rabbits, and have consequently learned that rabbits ovulate not on a cycle, but in response to “the act.” Thus explaining rabbit population nonsense in spite of the ridiculous number of predators who consider them lunch (humans included). 1252
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The last bastion of seeing new YouTube videos in chronological order was the subscriptions page. Now they’ve tossed a “Most Relevant” section into that, choosing out of order videos that are, I guess, most relevant. Somehow. 4404
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ben on Parks and Recreation wound up being one of my favorite characters. That is impressive, as my initial reaction was “who is this and why do I care?“ 2161
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A video on books that annoyed the reviewer which includes books I’ve seen promoted on store shelves? Sure, I’ll watch that. YouTube: “Ah, so you like videos on being angry about books, eh?” Not in general, but— “BEHOLD! Videos which lament the silencing of the straight white male!” Oh ye gods no 3371
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hm… How do I write this? “This is a funny scene, yes?“ Ideally, yes. (Stares without blinking, and turns a dial to 11.) Are you sure about— (STARES) Okay then. 1290
Reposted by Dan ShiveDan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026How Informed Are They - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... "Specifically about interdimensional invaders and pancake lunches gone wrong, I mean." #egscomics #webcomics 4778
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026An issue with repression is the same issue people can have with persistent distracting thoughts: You try to ignore them, and your brain keeps processing the incomplete thoughts in the background. In such instances, some sort of closure is superior to trying not to think about elephants. 2121
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Without agreed upon criteria, whether a word applies to something is subjective anarchy. Even with that criteria, analysis might still be subjective, but at least everyone should actually know what they’re arguing about. 1190
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026How Informed Are They - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... "Specifically about interdimensional invaders and pancake lunches gone wrong, I mean." #egscomics #webcomics 4778
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Your phone is not a leopard. You can set it aside without it biting you. I assume, anyway. Maybe your phone’s different to mine. 2343
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I imagine I’m not completely immune to placebo effect, but I don’t think I’m that susceptible to it based on my genuine expectations of alcohol‘s side effects and the results I got (I basically skip getting some sort of kick out if it and go right to slightly tired). 3130
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I don’t think Gardevoir is sexy. To be clear, I am not opposed to sexy Gardevoir, nor do I think this makes me superior in some way. I’m mostly just confused how hugging is supposed to work. 7400
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Palworld effectively has a New Game+ option via the Global Palbox. You can store critters in there and, as early as level three, copy them into other saves (and I do mean copy; They remain in the original save). AND if the "New Game+" world is randomized, you start with all the saddles. 1160
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“Your Pal’s trust in you has grown!” So they’re not paying attention. #palworld 1441
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I remember English classes having us write stories and essays, but what letters and e-mails? The assignments could provide context and an outline of things to address. Feedback could be given on tone, clarity, structure, and general things like grammar. It honestly sounds like people need it. 6346
Reposted by Dan ShiveDan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Stealth Skills to Rival Nanase - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... For the record, that's not something to brag about. If you're rivaling Nanase's stealth skills, you're also rivaling a neon-colored jackhammer covered in glitter. #egscomics #webcomics 10758
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’ve apparently listened to enough videos about literal writing to get recommended publishing industry videos, and ehhh… They’re relevant, but I’m also nowhere near that stage, and they mostly make me think “self publish? self publish? self publish?” 1200
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Stealth Skills to Rival Nanase - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... For the record, that's not something to brag about. If you're rivaling Nanase's stealth skills, you're also rivaling a neon-colored jackhammer covered in glitter. #egscomics #webcomics 10758
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Posting late tonight. Shouldn't be catastrophically late, but late nonetheless. 0120
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I decided to delete a thread due to feeling I hadn't been clear. I added clarification, but that just made the first unclear post pop up again. I could endlessly try to clear it up by adding post after post, but the first muddy post would always be the focus and never, EVER be clean! 😱 3150
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you live in a shared space, be it with family or roommates, there is almost certainly one immutable truth: You need a pair of scissors that are just your scissors. These scissors are kept in your space. They are returned to your space. That are not left in a shared space, nor given if asked. 5351
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I keep earlier drafts when I write stories. I do that in case I change my mind on a significant edit, but it’s probably a good idea these days due to AI accusations. Granted, I don’t know if having a history of the process would dissuade many people, but at least it exists. 4140
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I should start keeping track of sources of good writing advice, and start compiling records of that advice for sharing. I don’t mean fictional writing, either. I mean general advice that can help people not need LLMs. If you know what you’re doing, you won’t need AI’s hand in your writing. 2183
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I don’t know why Columbo wound up being a staple in my YouTube recommended, and I don’t care. It’s a lovely place for him. “Just one more clip.” 3472
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I shall search YouTube to confirm the name of this bird demon we are all totally normal about, and oh hey, Stolas! I was right! Eventually; I wasn’t sure about the… T… Oh. Oh, people have OPINIONS about this bird and show that he’s in. I know what to do! Remove… Search… From… History. Done. 1190
Reposted by Dan ShiveDan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The incredible secret of why Ellen was briefly off-panel - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... Because characters aren't allowed to just go do mundane things. Unless they contribute to the plot, but then they're plot-dane, not mun-dane. #egscomics #webcomics 127410
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It’s worth considering that every bit of story writing advice will have its opposite. This is partly because a lot of bits of advice are personal preferences, what they think they want (may or may not be true even if being totally honest), and what they thinks others want. 2161
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The incredible secret of why Ellen was briefly off-panel - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... Because characters aren't allowed to just go do mundane things. Unless they contribute to the plot, but then they're plot-dane, not mun-dane. #egscomics #webcomics 127410
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Supposedly, low end AI data centers use about 100,000 households worth of electricity. On the upper end, 2,000,000 households. What I'm saying is "but YOU use electronics!" isn't much of a "gotcha!" when we're each less than 0.00001% of a small AI data center. 59330
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I don't think AI use "makes you dumb." Depending on use, I think it makes your skills stagnate and rot. You improve by doing. You stay where you are and atrophy by not doing. If you're not doing by virtue of AI doing it for you, that's what's happening. This is not all uses of AI, but it is many. 7371
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I'm considering taking an idea I had for EGSNP and turning it into a comedy novella as a self-publishing experiment (also I think it might work better in that form). Granted, as the writer, I could do both. What am I going to do, sue myself? Although... 🤔 3300
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 21/09/2026(Is trying out using a notebook for story organization) Ye GODS has my handwriting gotten sloppy. Not terribly so, it’s perfectly legible, but compared to my past self. 2150
Dan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 21/09/2026#egscomics The immortals in my comics have been called immortals and fairies. There is, however, another as-of-yet unrevealed term they’ve been referred to as, and it’s possible to guess what it was based on the old rules and the “empower and guide” limitations they chose. 15370
Reposted by Dan ShiveDan Shive @danshive.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Systemic Unhinged Immortals - www.egscomics.com/comic/falsek... Annnd we're back! #egscomics #webcomics 129513
