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Geran

@gar1onriva.bsky.social

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A British YouTube Partner and Twitch Affiliate. Creator of PokéSins, The Far Wastes, Infinite Dead and more. Tali fan and lover of cute horror.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wonderful! You know how they can celebrate? Make Half-Life 3.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The number of webs in my garden is literally a nightmare. I don't know what's going on, but I genuinely bloody hate it. I feel itchy and paranoid every time I go out there. I actually do have nightmares about this shit.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I hear Minecraft is getting a new dimension. Kindly stop updating Minecraft. It's bloat we can never get rid of. Make modding easier and smoother, than let people pick what they want.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Horror In Warps | GV #OuterWilds Highlights Part 3 Revisit the best bits from my Outer Wilds playthrough, such as the use of the warp panels. youtu.be/I_DE9-4mWxw

Horror In Warps | GV Outer Wilds Highlights Part 3

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I plan to put aside this coming week to make as many #PokéSins episodes as I can. It's about time I built a backlog of these, so you guys know the next one is always coming soon. I've got other videos prepped to fill the schedule, so I'll see you on the other side.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

When you go to bed after an all-nighter, then get woken up an hour later by someone selling insurance...that you already bought from them earlier in the week.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Pocket Dimension - #InfiniteDread Ep79 Gzen conjures his own private dimension, floating in the endless void. youtu.be/MHmR8L8oAY4

Pocket Dimension - Infinite Dread Ep79

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yesterday I went into the opticians and booked an eye test for tomorrow. I have a card with my appointment on it. This morning I received a text reminder. Then I got a call checking I was still coming. And I've received 2 emails reminding me about it. For fuck's sake. Back off!

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Blackstone Library - #InfiniteDread Ep78 With a bit of a magic buff in hand, Gzen returns to the blackstone fortress to plunder its library. youtu.be/jNAW_Vc5Kv0

Blackstone Library - Infinite Dread Ep78

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I was working on a new #PokéSins for today, but this weekend was busier and more tiring than I expected. It's partially done, and will be out this week.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Flying The Sky (Islands) (#Aloft First Impressions) Drifting across the sky. Lonely as a cloud. youtu.be/uRO0osfHXrQ

Flying The Sky (Islands) (Aloft First Impressions)

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Mech Hall - #InfiniteDread Ep73 Having followed the eye, something terrible awaits in the robotic halls. youtu.be/o097Ni8IJKk

Mech Hall - Infinite Dread Ep73

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Knocking & Breathing (#SunkenEngine Second Impressions) Increasing the tonnage of the ships I can repair, I get more than new customers visiting me. youtu.be/CcjS-amjjkM

Knocking & Breathing (Sunken Engine Second Impressions)

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

#PokéSins Johto League Ep13 On My Website For Minun Tier Patrons! A Better Pill To Swallow! Shuckle, shiny, suspect. youtu.be/oCHL7OZlluk

(Minun Tier Patrons) PokéSins Johto League Ep13 On My Website

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I had this vivid nightmare that I was working, and suddenly my PC basically...reset. The whole thing just wiped and thought it was a new install, but cobbled together from my various USB accessories. Seems I'm still not over all those months of random crashes and reboots...

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Eye See Spooky Ships (#SunkenEngine Impressions) Me and my best friend, an animated flying book. youtu.be/hLCewfCt-Oo

Eye See Spooky Ships (Sunken Engine Impressions)

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Evoker Fort - #InfiniteDread Ep67 Gzen travels across the world to find a Pillager base of operations and attempt to shut it down. youtu.be/_KuwZPwQ7cI

Evoker Fort - Infinite Dread Ep67

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The last few weeks I've been working on...almost an overhaul for #PokéSins. Changing the way it appears (sort of) and the way I make it. Hopefully you'll see the changes when the next episode is out this week.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The Endless Desert That Keeps Giving (#LONEFarSails First Impressions) The Far Dust and I are going to see the world! youtu.be/56Tzj0qN3LU

The Endless Desert That Keeps Giving (LONE: Far Sails First Impressions)

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Whispering Shelf - #InfiniteDread Ep65 The next tier of enchanting shelves come with...side effects. youtu.be/FeqA9QZ61lo

Whispering Shelf - Infinite Dread Ep65

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Late Night Visitor | GV #OfTheDevil (Episode 2) #26 Morgan tries to relax and sleep, but someone has other ideas. youtu.be/5WHNdQV6FoA

Late Night Visitor | GV Of The Devil (Episode 2) #26

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Shubbabang @shubbabang.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The image is a five panel black and white comic.

Panel 1- A person stands with their hands on their hips in front of a pile of opened boxes filled with items. "Hmmm"

Panel 2- Tiredly they say, "Eh...I can deal with this when I'm not tired..."

Panel 3- We see the pile of boxes again. "Yeah.."

Panel 4- "38 consecutive days of being tired later" We see them again, looking gaunt and exhausted, face in the shadow.

Panel 5- They stand in front of the pile of boxes which have been untouched.

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ObsidianBrush @obsidianbrush.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I'm Delta/Obsidian Brush, and I'm a UK-based artist who loves all things fantasy and TTRPG! Check out my commissions page here: vgen.co/ObsidianBrush #CommissionsOpen #Commissions #art #CommsOpen

A digital illustration of a pink-skinned Tiefling woman (Journey) standing in a river at sunset.

The character has pink skin, mid-length wavy brown hair, a tail, and cream horns. Her eyes are closed, with a blissful expression on her face. One hand is raised in a beckoning motion, with the river water following her command. Her other hand is by her side, and is controlling some wind whipping around her waist. In the wind, there are various leaves and some flower blossoms.
Journey is wearing a mix of leather and cloth armour (Moonbasking Armour), with patches of autumn leaves on the outfit by her waist and shoulders.

The background is mostly a sky at sunset. Behind Journey there is a grassy field, and some tree patches. Large mountains can be seen over Journey's shoulder, with a building barely visible (Rosymorn Monastery), and two small shapes (dragons) flying over it.
In the foreground, the "camera" can see below the water. On the river bed, there are flowing underwater plants, and three fish visible (one appears to be caught up in the wave that Journey has made).
Signature reads "Obsidian Brush"

A reference sheet of a DnD character. On the right there are two full-body images of a woman in formal dress, and a suit of armour. On the left there are headshots, an image of wings, a sword, a halo, and a colour palette. The woman has dark skin, chin length hair with a hair clip, and golden glowing eyes. There is a halo visible behind her, and across her body there are small golden scars. In formal dress, she wears a floor-length blue dress, with a deep plunging neckline, and a side opening in the skirt. The armoured outfit is full plate, with chainmail and leather underneath. The plate is largely silver, but with golden decorative outlines, and small kintsugi-style cracks in the armour. There is an asymmetrical cloak.
The text at the top reads "Liana Orithane. Battlemaster Fighter. Protector Aasimar. She/her". Other text around the page lists character details: "Greying hair. Wings appear during combat. Crystal sword- Used one or two-handed. Can shrink to become a necklace when not in use. Halo usually visible. Sword necklace. Golden scars across body. Asymmetrical cloak". A signature in the bottom right reads "Obsidian Brush"

An illustration of an elf leaning on a shield. She holds a bow in one hand, resting the other. She has ginger hair, and a neutral expression. The background is a beach with remnants of snow, and elven ships sailing towards the horizon.

An illustration of a small nook in a wooden room, framed by a stone arch. The nook has two sets of shelves on the side walls, a window to the back, and a cauldron in the centre, filled with a swirling pink liquid. To the left of the cauldron, a woman in a blue dress is taking a book off the shelf.
There is a spectral cat curled up on the windowsill, and another stretching in the foreground. Opposite the stretching cat, there is a small crow, with a leaf cape on its back. Along the shelves there are various trinkets, potions, and books, and hanging from the rafters there are several herb bunches drying.
Signature reads ObsidianBrush

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Minoan Operators Accents & Upbringings (#Arknights) Not many operators hail from Minos, but they have a range of accents. youtu.be/ERkthfJ8-ro

Minoan Operators Accents & Upbringings (Arknights)

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I'm learning Irish with Duolingo, and it feels SO DAMN GOOD to finish one of the modules and nail the hard challenges. A few mistaken accents, but otherwise perfect.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Had a look at upcoming temperatures and... BLOODY 37 in a couple of days. 37. BLOODY 37! I was trying to judge whether I can record this week and...I will probably try not to. Should cool down this weekend, and I'll get a flurry of work in but... 37. Bloody hell.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Don't watch the new #SpiderBrandNewDay trailer. It gives away FAR too much.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

.....Hello? This is Geran speaking from the new processor. Is grass still green? Is Tali still amazing? Over

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Okay... Today I'm gonna try swapping my processor to see if it fixes the rampant crashes when idle. Wish me luck, and...if I don't come back... remember me.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Town Square - #InfiniteDread Ep51 A few renovations need to be made, both in the town and around Gzen's manor. youtu.be/4Ncubdof6Hk

Town Square - Infinite Dread Ep51

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Seeing Double - #InfiniteDread Ep50 A realisation is made on the best course of action, and a strange development furthers that. youtu.be/-TcTk_mwtcA

Seeing Double - Infinite Dread Ep50

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

In light of near-constant crashes, I'm fairly sure it's my processor messing up. The new one arrived today... I'm terrified, but I'll probably swap it over next week.

A Lord of the Rings meme of Boromir holding the new processor with the caption 'It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing'

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Automating Magic - #InfiniteDread Ep48 In an effort to delve into enchanting magic, Gzen attempts to make his natural altar run automatically. youtu.be/R4vkRs6Pfd4

Automating Magic - Infinite Dread Ep48

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Please read. Might be having troubles.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

My computer has crashed at least 6 bloody times today! Once in the middle of backing up. This is f-ing ridiculous. It just freezes or force-reboots.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I had today's Warhammer match uploading for like 3 hours...but my internet has been spotty today, and it seems it didn't upload at all. Bloody welp. I guess it'll be out tomorrow instead.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Art Imitates - #InfiniteDread Ep45 Finishing his move into his new manor, Gzen decorates and finds some unusual paintings. youtu.be/V71hfNb9BCw

Art Imitates - Infinite Dread Ep45

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The UK is being hit with a hit of a heat wave, and I'm not ready. I'm never ready for it. So...might not be able to record until it passes. We'll see.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I had a dream that at the end of the Nature's Aura mod in Infinite Dread, I found that all the tools I'd gathered fit together to form a black skull. And it was a sign I was to use the magic for destruction.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Cryomancer's Spire - #InfiniteDread Ep44 Wandering the snowy mountains uncovers a few towers, one of which is occupied by a fellow spellcaster. youtu.be/yWT-m9qMx2g

Cryomancer's Spire - Infinite Dread Ep44

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Keishu Asada @cephwarden.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

One of my all time favorite nudibranchs, Bornella anguilla. Like a harlequin patterned dragon soaring through its little domain

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This is sort of my attitude to negative reviews. Unless I really hate something (which is rare), or I'm really disappointed by something (less rare), I prefer to either critique something with a comedic tone, or go for an even-handed 'it's great if you like it, but here's why I don't' tone.

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Copper Tower - #InfiniteDread Ep38 Exploring one of the monolithic copper towers that dot the landscape, Gzen makes an eye-opening discovery. youtu.be/2UdXSsCUY7M

Copper Tower - Infinite Dread Ep38

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Is it a meme or something to hate Butterfree with a passion most people reserve for their worst enemy? Every month or two I get a comment on any PokeSins with Butterfree in, saying how they wish it didn't exist, it's so annoying, etc etc. Some are really vitriolic. Is it a meme?

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

What do you do if you have a take on something that you suspect will be seen as INCREDIBLY controversial, want to share it, but also really don't want a load of people on the internet shouting at you for it? Do you keep keep it to yourself, brave through it, or what?

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Divine Offering - #InfiniteDread Ep35 The next stage in Gzen's nature magic requires treating with unknowable godlike entities of sorrow and fear. youtu.be/PZVQlcZa-fs

Divine Offering - Infinite Dread Ep35

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Blackstone Fortress - #InfiniteDread Ep34 In the nether, a vast black structure holds knowledge and great, ancient danger. youtu.be/PNnMFpWxV8w

Blackstone Fortress - Infinite Dread Ep34

YouTube video by Gar1onriva

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Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Good news! I am finally well enough to continue the Warhammer Mighty Empires series on Gar1onTabletop! I recorded the end of the Skaven VS Wissenland/Solland match, and let me tell you... It's a biggun. Suitably climactic for the end of Round 5. Coming soon.

Reposted by Geran

videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

shining force II, magazine screenshot, mega drive (1995) archive.org/details/mega...

character in green has just walked down a set of stairs. another character in green is greeting them (good morning wanker! you woke up late this morning) at the bottom of the stairs, in a room with a cupboard, a book shelf and tables. greenery and trees surround the building.

Geran @gar1onriva.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I had a super long and complex dream that played out like a season of a Marvel TV show. Inspired by Secret Wars, it was told from the perspective of a god-like character. Stuff like sensing the snap from an alternate timeline, fighting immortals, etc. Really fascinating story.