Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 01/09/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something that stresses you out, even though you feel like it shouldn't? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/08/2026In what I think will be the first in a series of birthday-related outings... #WhereIsTomToday? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Dealing with a false complaint on Lyft tonight. Guess I got some more downtime while I wait for a resolution on that. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/08/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you liked as a kid, but dislike as an adult? Or, for that matter, something you disliked as a kid, but like as an adult? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 16/08/2026On that note, if you've felt like you wanted to visit with me more often (or at all), send me a message, I've got a fairly sparse work week coming up and it probably won't be hard to arrange something. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 16/08/2026It's really validating when I talk to people I don't see super often, but say they enjoy reading what I post here or the little time we do get to see each other. Which mostly makes me feel like I've got a lot of friends that I should probably put more effort into visiting. 221
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 14/08/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? A collection of mostly light and easy stuff through this week! Sushi Go Party, Lucky Numbers, 7 Wonders, Finspan, and Century Spice Road. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I've been here before and feel like having something as an organized league play would drive me to do it more often. Anyone else think so too? playactivate.com/leagues/seas...playactivate.comActivate | Activate Global League Season InformationGet ready for Activate Global League, view the key dates, pricing and schedule information for the upcoming Activate Global League season. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026In any case, if that's of interest to you, join the meetup group here: www.meetup.com/soba-gaming/ Or the Discord channel here: discord.gg/HJqsHGwEmeetup.comSOBA - Social Online Boardgaming Alliance | MeetupThis group is an online community of board gamers. We play games online on a regular basis, and are happy to teach new games and help broaden our players' horizons on what's out there. For the most pa... 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026In addition to it just being a community people gather when they feel like it, we have scheduled events three days a week, and I run the Thursday night group, where I'll teach a game from scratch. Tonight it's Goa. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Throwing out a quick self-plug because I think there's a lot of people who don't know I still do this: Do you remember during COVID when everything went virtual? I have a board game group from that which is still active, using Discord to talk and Board Game Arena to play. (1/3)meetup.comSOBA - Social Online Boardgaming Alliance | MeetupThis group is an online community of board gamers. We play games online on a regular basis, and are happy to teach new games and help broaden our players' horizons on what's out there. For the most pa... 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Inspired by a conversation I had over the weekend: for today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you've been curious to check out but haven't because you find it anxiety-inducing? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Last night I had a dream in which a gaming convention was held in a dead shopping mall, and while constantly of that size likely don't happen often enough to make it practical, part of me wonders if I'm onto something on how we save malls. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 28/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, share something you know because you've done a deep dive on a special interest of yours. I wanna hear people share trivia about the things they like that most people wouldn't think to know about otherwise. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Genotype! It's a game using worker placement, dice drafting, and set collection around genetics and botany. Yes, all those details around how Punnett squares work are actually used in the game. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's a place that no longer exists, but you wish you could go back to? Maybe a store, or restaurant, or attraction that's since gone under or something? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Remember everyone, you don't have to speak ill of the dead when you can instead quote him accurately and let him speak ill of himself. I mean, he did ask us to use his words against him a few election cycles ago. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Have you ever gone to a restaurant you like, fully expecting to enjoy a food you know you like and have been craving, only to find that they have some other option you really like that you didn't even know was on the menu? That's how I'm feeling about learning Lindsay Graham died. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? We got Rock Hard 1977 (yes, the amps go up to 11), Wine Cellar (they never go in the middle), Codenames (what's a miter?), and Wingspan (cherry cherry baby)! 011
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026On that note, hey long distance friends! If you haven't done so already, you should let me know if you want to ever get a visit from me if I'm randomly in your neighborhood for reasons like this - sometimes they actually happen! 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Today's crazy Lyft story: I ended up getting a long ride towards the southern end of Delaware, one of the longest single rides I've done. Since it meant I would need to cross through it to get home, I called in impulse plans and visited an old friend in Dover over some smoothies. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, I wanna know what you dream about when you fall asleep. Are there recurring themes or elements? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026No context theater: "See, this is why you work hard in gym class - so you can run faster across the parking lot and avoid getting too wet when it rains." 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026I want to host some board game events at my place over the summer, at least once I have our home a little more organized for it. And I know I have the audience for it. My issue is that I also know the number of people interested exceeds the number I can comfortably and realistically invite. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: last day at the school. We kept it light by seeing which of my students could run through my division flash cards the fastest. My teacher bought me lunch, while some of my students gave me these cards, reminding me I'm the goat, the bid, and doing an amazing job. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026The feedback I got from the teacher was this: "This is so sweet and honest. I love it, and appreciate you. You have made an impact on our students and that's all that I could ask! PS - Not that I needed another reason to shed tears as of late, this brought happy tears 🙂 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: the class had to write a letter to the 4th grade class explaining what to expect when they move onto 5th grade. It's also the day grades are due, so I can't pull any kids away from this or any other overdue work, so I used some of my downtime to do the same assignment. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026So I got notice today that my last day at Edgmont is going to be on Monday. The last actual day of school Friday of next week, so this isn't really a shock. That said, it also means my schedule and energy levels are clearing up a ton, so anyone wanna get hit up a cafe or diner or something similar? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/06/20263. This is the same fanbase who decried Ragnarok because it featured a black character. You just look like you're trading white supremacy with male supremacy here. Not a good look. (4/4) 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026So claiming it can't be God of War without the god of war means you're ignoring 5 games and 16 years of history. 2. While risky, changing established protagonists within a game franchise has worked. Just ask Alucard, Melinoe, Apollo Justice, Nero, Raiden, and probably a lot more. (3/4) 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/06/20261. Kratos has only been the god of war in about 1.08 games. He inherited the title at the ending of GoW1, still had it for Ghost of Sparta, then lost it one mission into GoW2. Within the Greek pantheon, the title was otherwise either held by Ares or just left vacant. (2/4) 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A new God of War game was announced yesterday, this time featuring Kratos's wife Faye as the lead character. Naturally, this has a bunch of people super upset because people don't want others to have nice things. If you're one of them, you should know that... (1/4) 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 02/06/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something that stresses you out, even though you know it probably shouldn't? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 26/05/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something about your friends, family, or other people you choose to be around that you really admire? It can be about specific people or groups, or about people as a whole. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 25/05/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Yesterday was Mariposas with the Saturday Night Strategists. But today I checked out a gameplay testing group, where I gave developer feedback for Renaissance Faire. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026But mostly I was surprised they called the whole grade down to the gym in spite of having only a small number of participants, with no sort of feedback to the audience on who's winning or anything. Like, what's the point of making this a spectator sport if they can't spectate? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Yesterday's crazy Edgmont story: the school is doing a competition for 24, that math game with the flash cards, with the winners moving to a district-wide match. I had the role of being timekeeper. I would have done more if I was asked. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, can I get TV/movie/game/book/other entertainment recommendations? Something you checked out recently that you think most people would have otherwise missed? Or maybe something that you didn't expect to like as much as you did? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, who's a fictional character you relate to, one that reminds you a lot of yourself? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Another thought about the latest Trump assassination attempt: Trump has a known pattern of demanding loyalty over quality in his cabinet and inner circle. What if that extends to his security team? That the people actually good at their job are gone, so he's left with the bottom of the barrel? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I took one night to be mostly off the grid and once I'm back on it, I see we've got another Trump assassination attempt...or at least that's the official story. What do we think the chances are this one was staged too? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026...impromptu movie date! Turns out the Super Mario Galaxy movie is...well, kinda random in where the story went, but it's very obvious the creators love Super Mario Bros. Also, kinda curious if their version of who Rosalina is to Peach is going to become canon in the games. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026...and Amy genuinely thinks the response felt threatening enough that we've actually warned mutual friends not to get involved, so...no makeup plans after all. But on the plus side, the intended site was at a mall that had a movie theater, so... 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026 It's not the only time either of them were late on the response, so in an attempt to not feel like I was sinking time into flaky plans, I asked that makeup plans be closer to us. They took that as a personal attack for reasons I genuinely don't get... 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Amy and I were supposed to go on a double date tonight, but the other couple sent a message as we were nearly at the intended meeting site (which was much closer to them) saying they weren't coming anymore. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Confess your crush, dammit. They can't help fulfill your fantasy if you never tell them about it. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, do you have any stories where you realized you trusted or distrusted the wrong person? And once you realized it, what happened afterwards? 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you were considering or pursuing (or already doing) for the wrong reasons? What happened when you realized that? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I wish those who supported the protests yesterday that your favorite TV show is renewed, you find $20 in some random corner of the house, that friend you've wanted to get back in touch with calls back, and you learn the name of that song stuck in your head but don't remember enough to search for it. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you should be good at, but actually think is pretty hard for you? 000
