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PatManDX

@patmandx.bsky.social
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Freelance Illustrator/Animator, Looking for work, Looking for Commissions #patmandxart he/him Also on Instagram (@patmandx) and Tumblr (@patmandx-art) linktr.ee/patmandx

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Aimee Steinberger @aimeekitty.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just a reminder that Forgotten Island is actually a really good, funny, heartfelt movie, even though the trailer wasn’t great. I’m sad that those in charge will likely take the wrong lesson from its poor showing. I don’t think it’s fair to the subject matter or the film.
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Melo @letitmelo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Clayton @explorersdesign.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Public Domain Art is the lifeblood of small tabletop rpgs, but it can be a nightmare trying to find the right art and license. This week, I’ve re-uploaded my old list from 2020 (with updates) of public domain websites. That's 500,000+ public domain paintings, photos, maps, and film. Link below 🔗👇
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Damned To Hellgore 🐦‍⬛ (andrew elmore) @elmore.zone · 06/10/2026
The famously vibe coded website is not actually letting people unfollow him because too many people have been trying to. That's why.
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ve, the ghost of info past @vortexegg.com · 01/10/2026
People need to understand the people leading the AI industry, transhumanist/longtermist/EA movements, and tech broadly, as died-in-the-wool pseudoscientists, denialists (climate change, the holocaust), and crank purveyors of conspiritualist woo of the highest order. The height of Rationalism.
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Samperson @samperson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
the IP rush was driven by faith that a culture is just a pile of Stuff, and if you own that stuff, you own culture. the AI rush is driven by faith that if you can automate the creation of stuff, you can automate culture.
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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Take a look at Mothership's homepage and just look at the range of bylines it's already enabled. One of only a few, green shoots in the games media right now and as the last few days have highlighted, its existence feels absolutely vital.
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David @dchandler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When I worked in a small town computer store circa 2003, we called this stuff "malware," and most of our customers paid us to get it off their machines. They just remade BonzaiBuddy while telling us it's good now.
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Tapas @tapasapp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An important update for the Tapas community: Please read our announcement regarding the end of Tapas service on March 31, 2027. For more information, please visit our End of Service FAQ. We will continue to update it as additional info becomes available: tapas.io/newsfeed/271
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Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
*gritted teeth* For God's sake, someone free Star Trek from Paramount
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Andrew Schreck @andrewschreck.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
i don't think cis guys realize how much power they can shift in a conversation just by casually telling their friends
"that's fucked up, man" when someone says something
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
some parents refuse to acknowledge that they are raising a human being that will in time become an adult
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austinbroth.bsky.social @austinbroth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
You can put regular sized shoes on Sora in Fortnite and it looks insane
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Bonnymama7 @booniebaby6.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Just witnessed some BS 🥩
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🦊 Fussy Ambassador @lollie.me · 10/09/2026
Weirdly vindicated in my decision to retain the Windows 10 taskbar and start menu in my Windows 11 install, but I'll take it (thank you ExplorerPatcher)
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Cab @cabfolio.com · 10/09/2026
Headlines this week.
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jaywallace1.bsky.social @jaywallace1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
To test the three minute upload time, I was going to post the wigan kebab video but it is 14 seconds too long. So have this weirdness from Tumblr.
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vic-or-squeak!! ᓚᘏᕐᐷ @gizmouse.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
bad news oomf. they just announced a new remake of you at the latest game conference. yeah you got that unreal engine 5 sheen and everything. they changed your entire voice direction and its flat and quirky now. they updated your mechanics. theyre gonna kill you if it doesnt sell one billion copies
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The masculine urge to find six orbs scattered across the realm @jacbox132.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
They just updated my lighting and art directions in ways that while technically impressive also dilute the atmosphere and intent of the original I’m so fucked
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charlee d. bryant (@ɢᴇᴛ.ᴠᴇɴᴛ) @getvent.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
soundscape of young green martian playing with PVC pipes (based on the original comic by dralphabet on tumblr)
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4g/11t (spooky) @ggggttttttttttt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
spent way too long figuring out how to mod deltarune for this
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Ed Near @ed-near.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Donate to Help Cara Fight Scrapers with Legal Fund, organized by Jingna Zhang
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Ransom 🐈 @ransom.cat · 16/08/2026
Even if you're just a viewer and not a streamer, tell them through metrics that you reject AI: Twitch.tv > Settings > Security and Privacy > Training for Generative AI: OFF
A screenshot of Twitch's settings.

Twitch.tv > Settings > Security and Privacy > Training for Generative AI: OFF
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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 24/08/2026
it legit has made this year so fucking miserable, and taken the shine off what I do in such an unexpected way to know that anything I share will be *used* in a way I fundamentally abhor
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Anna Phylaxis @quatoria.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I still remember the fury and insults and threats I got, in the aftermath of Dobbs, when I tried to convince folks that the fight for abortion rights and the fight for trans rights were the same fight for self-determination and bodily autonomy. I hope folks are ready to believe, now.
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Bigg @bpbigg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Just retweeting this any time I see someone reposting secondlina AKA the Funney Crow Comicks
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jon rosenberg @jonrosenberg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Maybe I'm in the minority here but if people who support AI are being shamed into silence then it's working. The shame is working as intended. The left's biggest problem is that it's afraid to hurt the feelings of folks who need to have their feelings hurt. Let them experience introspection for once
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🌿barayajis (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و🌿 @ziggyzagz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
genuinely baffles me an artist in the industry is calling anti-data centers NIMBYism
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🜲 @fresh72.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Yeah its as if cancer as a term describes a litinay of illnesses with the overlapping trait of "oh shit some cells divided wrong", or something. (Correct me if im wrong or oversimplifying)
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Sorta, but this feels a lot more earnest. Ironically earnest? Idk I think the earnestness of the product is leading to more genuine attachment. Can't say the same about Morbius
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Having the items put into ur bag/room was probably the only option for FRLG and BDSP, gen 3 doesn't have modern myster gift and gen 4 never had a azure flute event
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As of rn, their solution for BDSP and FRLG is basically slightly modifying the code so the key items are injected into your bag or player's room postgame. If theyre allowed minimal alteration to avoid having go thru ratings boards again, doing something similar via mystery gift is the simplest way.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
And in-game events started requiring pkmn locked behind mystery gift, or would lack in-game events entirely. Victini was the last one. So they'd have to figure out another way. Best way imo is to have the mystery gift active at all times in future ports since you can just talk to the pokemart guy
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Thing is, events like that are in the code, just locked away with an event flag and a key item, which is very simple to add. From HGSS onwards, they stopped having those pokemon in the actual game already...
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
had to screenshot it. some of the games just lack in-game events, so to account for all past mythicals, they'd have to get creative.
My ideal set up:

RBY port - Non-shiny Mew dex reward

GSC - In-game Celebi, unknown for dex reward

RSE - In-game Mew, Deoxys, Shiny Jirachi dex reward

DPPt - In-game Shaymin, Darkrai and Arceus?, Non-shiny Manaphy Dex Reward?

HGSS - either shiny Celebi or Spiky-ear Pichu dex reward.

Sinjoh Ruins accessible via DPPt Arceus

BW - in-game non-shiny Victini, Shiny Victini dex reward

B2W2 - Shiny Genesect dex reward (other non-shiny versions of other mythicals available via permenant mystery gift)

XY - Shiny Diancie Dex Reward (other non-shiny versions of other mythicals available via permanent mystery gift)

ORAS - Shiny Hoopa Dex Reward

SM - Shiny Marshadow or Magearna Dex Reward

USUM - Shiny Zeraora Dex Reward
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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If anyone has any way to help Madeline it would be appreciated
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
No arguments here. Fingers crossed it's being saved for a future Johto game, either a Legends game, HGSS, or Crystal ports.
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404 Media @404media.co · 17/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. @evystadium.bsky.social has more. Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Warren Spector speaking some truths here. They were quite happy to rerelease the game and make more money off it recently. Some wider acknowledgement of Epic Mickey's contribution to Disney history is deserved.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
theres rumors stating we're getting them at the same time as FRLG connectivity but you know how it is with rumors, better not to trust them too closely.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This also assumes that we're getting RSE rereleases.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It especially makes sense if it can be transferred back into FRLG, akin to how pokemon with the Let's Go mark can go back to LGPE if they haven't been sent to any other games.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It was only available via the Jpn Colo bonus disc. All the others had some other method (no matter how dubious) Mew was in Emerald Jirachi had the Colo/Channel bonus disc Deoxys was in Emerald/FRLG. Not intuitive, but it fills a gap/makes sense, esp. if Jirachi is the dex reward for RSE.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It was the only pokemon that was entirely inaccessible to people outside of Japan during Gen 3. Not just shiny locked, but outside of events it was just not available. No hunting methods or anything.
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Honestly, as silly as it is the not just use Safari Balls, it's kinda neat to have a means to getting permanent Strange Balls
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PatManDX @patmandx.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
theres one exception: ZA's mega dex
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Mumko69 @mumko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Microsoft wants to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft want to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
After being online for about 30 days, Hoyo are shutting their AI desktop companion down and it is being removed from the Steam store. LO, and may I add, L.
According to the official schedule, at 3:00 p.m. on August 27, the product will be updated to ar offline version, while functions that depend on online services, such as "Write a Letter" and
"Upload MIDI," will be disabled.
At 3:00 p.m. on August 31, "BSide: Olivia Lin" will be removed from the Steam store, and its servers will officially shut down. The offline version will retain functions such as piano performance and animated desktop wallpapers, which will remain usable even afte the servers are shut down.
From entering Early Access on July 13 to announcing its shutdown on August 11, "BSide Olivia Lin" had been available for less than 30 days.
Prior to this, miHoYo had spent nearly a year laying the groundwork for the character "Lin Li.
In August 2025, the Bilibili account "** Fa Olivia posted its first piano performance video.
The account continued to post performance-related content afterward, and in March this year, it began releasing videos of activities sucl as reading and replying to letters.It is worth mentioning that not long ago, Anuttacon, co-founded by Cai Haoyu, also permanently shut down its Al companion product "AnuNeko." This perhaps once again demonstrates how everyone is rapidly experimenting and making mistakes in the process of exploring Al, in order to find a more suitable path.
Although "BSide" has now been confirmed to be shutting down, game companies such as miHoYo will likely continue exploring Al.
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