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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 12h

Put the kettle on and spend 20 minutes with Tolkien scholar Verlyn Flieger. ☕ Watch a preview of our documentary The Stories That Come to Us: youtu.be/VeEyVKFUfQo Pre-order the full conversation for $9.99 USD: collaboratory.signum...

An older woman, Verlyn Flieger, wearing glasses sits at a desk writing beside a vintage telephone and framed photo, with a window and bookshelf behind her. Overlay text reads “The Stories That Come to Us,” “A Conversation with Verlyn Flieger,” “Watch the 20-minute preview,” and “SIGNUM Studios.”

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 22h

Time to play Let the Dice Decide, a game where I roll to see which character I play in any given session! Come hang out and chat and maybe you'll win some DDO points! The fun's already begun in @ddounlimited.bsky.social and on twitch.tv/druidsfire :)

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Druidsfire - Live on Twitch

Let the Dice Decide, Session 34 | DDO Points Giveaway | #DDOCreator | Streaming dungeons & dragons online.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 23h

That guy did apologize afterward after I refused to let him touch my luggage and sat at the back of the bus and glared at him the whole time. All I wanted was to catch my flight, not deal with a religious dork who couldn't keep his religion or hands to himself. He's lucky I didn't file a complaint.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 23h

Yeah. I mean, sure, if you think the Sylvanas/Anduin red/blue stylized art is your two favorite religious figures, whatevs, but a: keep your religion to yourself - while you are serving the public at WORK, and b: don't fucking try to TOUCH SOMEONE whose t-shirt's art is on their chest! CREEP.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was idly curious about Aion 2, having played the original. Based on your comments about it, pass.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Why I will never watch someone's videos or recommend them to others if they use genAI to make their thumbnails.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Cordovan just clarified on the forums that The Wolves of Mordor, the next expansion for @officiallotro.bsky.social is slated to launch on October 28th. I expect the one official site that mentions the 21st will be updated quickly.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Well, last day of Brewfest, Coren finally coughs it up. I'm amused by the fact that the keg tap kinda does look like it's dribbling a little pee. Had gotten DC'd right as the party zoned into the Grim Guzzler. By the time I got back in, Coren was dead, and I had the daily barrel. Boom.

WoW toast screen saying 'You collected Brewfest Bomber'.

A screenshot of a Night Elf Shadow Priest sitting in the Brewfest Bomber, a flying mount with a helicopter propeller supporting a keg-turned-cockpit, with a spout in front dripping beer, and two drone-like propellers on either side protected by parts of barrels.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Reminds me of the time I was at the airport, and the luggage bus driver started yapping, getting real close and pointing, about ready to touch me, saying the two figures on my t-shirt shirt were clearly figures from his religion. I snarled and told him to back the fuck off. It was my BfA shirt.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Time to get some leveling on my recently-TR'd main, who's somewhat ready for the Feywild. Let's go hang out in chat on twitch.tv/ddostream while I play some @ddounlimited.bsky.social and we can talk about the upcoming meta changes and events. There'll also be some DDO points codes on tap!

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DDOstream - Twitch

Free to Play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG - Check us out and get started by visiting www.DDO.com! — DDOstream streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

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Elda/EldasEscape @eldasescape.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

@rickside.bsky.social needs your help folks. He is one of the former Lord of the Rings Online CM's and he could use your help whether it is reposts or donations. Every bit helps. @officiallotro.bsky.social @lotrofamily.bsky.social #lordoftheringsonline Link in comments.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good morning, friends! I'm currently about to listen to the last session of an academic conference I've been remotely facilitating this weekend that's on CET. I am zombie, hear me yawn.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A few minutes late. Had to wrestle a very big box off my porch (new office chair), but now it's time to get some leveling on in @officiallotro.bsky.social on the Angmar server! Someday we'll get to take on the Nine! twitch.tv/druidsfire - LotRO points code to give away!

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Druidsfire - Twitch

Druidsfire is a content creator and nerd who streams various games here and also LotRO on the official LotRO channel at twitch.tv/lotrostream and DDO on the official DDO channel at twitch.tv/ddostream...

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yeah, that's what I got out of them when I tried them. Definitely not a repeat purchase for me.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A wee bit late, but then I had to run to the grocery store after day 1 of EuroMoot and eat breakfast. It's time for Gondor Has No Druids on the Angmar server in @officiallotro.bsky.social on twitch.tv/lotrostream - We can talk new xpac goodies, Survival Instincts, and Neighbours! Come join us!

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LOTROstream - Twitch

The Official Livestream of The Lord of the Rings Online. — LOTROstream streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Supposed to go to bed early. Couldn't sleep. Went and finished the secret title easter egg in NMS. You clever gentlebeings, @nomansbsky.bsky.social...

No Man's Sky title banner with the gold S-tier icon, silver and mostly blue with a silver compass design, and the secret easter egg title 'instance16' from NMS's Our Journey Continues expedition, proving I'd acquired it.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On my YT recommendations, I came across a video discussing an NMS secret account-wide title you can only acquire in the current expedition (for now?). Wish I'd seen it yesterday before I finalized my run, but will use one of my other saves or whatever to get it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqBp...

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Players Have Found A No Man's Sky Secret Reward! Here's How To Get It Before It's Gone!

YouTube video by Xaine's World

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You're a real one, good sir.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As an idle note, if you're playing a bow-wielding class in LotRO and you have the Mirkwood Patron's Coffer and the Ultimate Fan Bundle edition of The Wolves of Mordor expansion, the bow from the coffer goes VERY well with the Were-hunter's armor set from the xpac.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oh, I did forget to mention last night - if you're playing NMS's current Expedition and have photosensitivity, the end cinematic once you complete the final milestone might be painful. There's some strobing effects in it. I wasn't affected, but I wanted to give a head's up to anyone who is.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The upgrade your settlement one will take the dang longest. I literally queued up the first 1hr30min segment, went to play WoW for a bit, came back to queue up the next bit, etc. until it was done. But I also don't really see how they could have easily trimmed that.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And that's the @nomansbsky.bsky.social Our Journey Continues expedition completed. What a love letter to the players. As a day one player, deep and total respect to the Hello Games team for turning a rough launch into something truly, dare I say it? Yes, I dare... *stellar* game. You are worthy. <3

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Checked out the @officiallotro.bsky.social The Wolves of Mordor expansion goodies, made a stupid (great) pun for the thumbnail, it's been a great day! Here's the video with the deets! The extra effect on the weapon aura when you're around Ancient Evil mobs is SICK! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUo9...

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The Wolves of Mordor - Expansion Pre-Purchase Details, Tiers, and Goodies! #Wolves #LotROCreator

YouTube video by Druidsfire

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That too. But tacos are tasty.

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The Lord of the Rings Online @officiallotro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions about The Wolves of Mordor! Find our FAQ on LOTRO.com: www.lotro.com/news/lotro-the-wolves… #LOTRO

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ered Luin Blue is my FAVORITE dye in all of LotRO. It's even a community in-joke by now, similar to how I always stop to pick Indigo Plant even if I'm being chased by baddies. :) Not all dyeable textures take the saturation as deeply, but still, it's so purty!

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There's also a milestone style and a weapon aura that activates in the presence of Ancient Evil, so I'll be including those in a video I'll be working on this evening.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Were-hunter's Steed from the ultimate edition, then the Warsteed with the tack dyed Ered Luin blue.

A black horse wearing dark grey and brown tack that is done up in strips, with a bedroll and saddlebacks. There are brassy or dark gold accents all over the design.

A dun-colored warsteed wearing dark grey and brown tack that is done up in strips, with a bedroll and saddlebacks. There are brassy or dark gold accents all over the design, and the fabric on the tack is dyed Ered Luin Blue.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From the ultimate edition, we have the cosmetic pet Scar, the Hunter's Hound. The Were-wolf Hunter's cosmetic outfit, then the same dyed Ered Luin Blue.

A white hound with dark grey points and muzzle and a wide collar with a few spikes on it.

The Were-wolf Hunter's cosmetic set, featuring a long coat, cloak, boots, and hat, all done in dark browns/light greys with dark golden accents.

The Were-wolf Hunter's cosmetic set, featuring a long coat, cloak, boots, and hat, all done in dark browns/light greys with dark golden accents. Most of the greys are dyed Ered Luin Blue.

A closeup of the cloak on the Were-wolf Hunter's cosmetic armor set, showing off the golden detailing on the hem of the cloak. The fabric is dyed Ered Luin Blue.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Steed of the Dauntless, to match the Armour of the Dauntless Commander above. Warsteed dyed Ered Luin Blue.

A dark grey horse wearing silver with muted brassy/golden accented armor, with faded red and chainmail tack with an intricate filigree design on it.

A dun-colored warsteed wearing silver with muted brassy/golden accented armor, with deep Ered Luin Blue-dyed fabric and chainmail tack with an intricate filigree design on it.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Collector's Cosmetic Outfit, then dyed Ered Luin Blue. Weapons not part of the kit.

Armor of the Dauntless Commander in LotRO - a mix of leather, chain, and plate with a long flowing cloak with an intricate filigree design on the back.

Armor of the Dauntless Commander in LotRO - Closeup of the cloak dyed Ered Luin Blue showing off its intricate design and dark fur around the shoulders.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is one of the many reasons why folks love you. You're authentic.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Here's the bones of the xpac tiers:

Graphic showing a basic comparison between the three tiers of LotRO's latest expansion, and the prices $129.99 (Ultimate), $79.99 (Collector's), and $39.99 (Standard), all prices in USD.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Yo, pre-purchase of @officiallotro.bsky.social's next expansion: The Wolves of Mordor is LIVE NOW! And it's expected to launch on October 21st! That's way earlier than usual! www.lotro.com/the-wolves-o...

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The Lord of the Rings Online

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have a lot of seaQuest merch, toys, swag, and even a couple of scripts. It was definitely a fun show. Big fan of much of the cast. Seasons were a bit uneven, and definitely some executive interference didn't help in many places, but it made an impact.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It definitely looks very very nice on my large 4k monitor, for real. 'course, I still play in windowed mode cos I'm a dork like that. :D

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's just a single slider for the whole UI, but it makes a huge difference. LotRO started simply as well, then they went ham in making all kinds of options scalable independently. Hopefully the 2.0 will be like that.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

[It's happening! meme] DDO just opened Lamannia with some new stuff for Update 82, including what was previously announced at GenCon... UI SCALING!

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Nooooo Maaaaaan's Skyyyyyyyy. The current expedition is a love letter to the players.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just a few minutes away from the latest session of Let the Dice Decide in @ddounlimited.bsky.social on twitch.tv/druidsfire! Come hang out, and we'll definitely have a visit from Stormlost... cos I have her bag of treats handy!

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Druidsfire - Twitch

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm one of only two people with blue eyes in my immediate family. Nobody knows why, tho of course, growing up, my stupid brother and his friends loved saying it was because I was someone else's kid (I wasn't). Ironically, my half-brother is like me, but it might be cos of his mom.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And it's time for a session of Living Each Life on twitch.tv/ddostream - playing some @ddounlimited.bsky.social and giving away a 100 DDO points code. Let's talk about the Torc interview about U82 and the Court of Strahd coming on the 14th, and the balance pass and NIGHT REVELS coming NEXT WEEK!

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DDOstream - Live on Twitch

Living Each Life, Episode 204: Leveling on the TR Train, Talking About the Torc Interview! | DDO Points Giveaway | #DDOCreator | Streaming dungeons & dragons online.

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Phoenix @druidsfire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

They fixed it pretty quickly after Scenario noticed player reportsduring a visit to Discord and reached out to the folks who could fix it and I poked Cord about it as well.

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