iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I nearly fell asleep on my back in the half-bare/half-cluttered-af-with-shit-we-ain't-keeping living room last night playing my bass and that feels like a very apt description of my brain the last few weeks

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I'm proud of everything that both @empitea.bsky.social and I have accomplished here, and I know I'm not the same person that left for Japan 5 years ago. I'm excited for the next step and to see what our next chapter looks like.

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Moving back to the US in August. Last few months have been draining in all the job hunting, but I think it's time to head back. With better internet I'll be able to stream again, play more disc golf, play more music with people, and just find more communities.

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

My family dog passed a few weeks ago after a good long life Yesterday I fired up #seaoftheives for the first time in a few years, had the itch to sail I'd remembered I had a dog in the game, but forgot that they had names Turns out Sabelle gets to keep sailing the high seas Love you, goober ❤

A screenshot from the videogame, Sea of Thieves, depicting the player's German shepherd dog on a boat sailing as the sun sets over the horizon

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

COMP/CON is pinnacle in its role, and I know that many of us have been waiting for v3 for years and by everything I see, it was more than worth the wait. Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you've put into it I can't wait to get my first v3 enabled session up and running 🤖🤖🤖

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bhagavad github @beeftime.itch.io · 22/04/2026

It took years (!) by my nearly full rebuild of COMP/CON, the Lancer companion app, is complete. It is, I think, a lot better in every respect. Please give it a try, it's something I've worked extremely hard on.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Justice for Speed Racer

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Down in the dumps? Simply imagine a dog wearing a hat! Any hat will do.

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

As of April 1st, we are officially #TwitchPartner! THANK YOU to the entire community for supporting me, supporting each other, and being a bright fireball in this lil corner of the internet! Here’s to you and me and to whatever comes next 💛 And a special shout-out to @sirvalerius.bsky.social 💕 🐭

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT I FINALLY GET TO SHOW @empitea.bsky.social TRON: LEGACY AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Let me clarify, the SEVENTEEN YEAR wait since Act II 21 years since Act I

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I'm finally making time to listen to #theprotomen 's Act III album and holy shit has the wait been worth it

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Last Verminia #cosplay photo dump! We found a cauldron at #Tokyocomiccon and repurposed it! Massive thank you to @sirvalerius.bsky.social for editing the background 💕 #playsoulframe #Soulframe #editedphotography

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Soulframe has had my heart since the moment I started playing. A little more work to be done on this cosplay, but was so excited to wear Verminia to #tokyocomiccon #playsoulframe and meet best rat witch!

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

“Poppet…here, here.” More glamor shots of the lovely #Verminia from Soulframe #cosplay

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

the rats are so cute! 🔥🐀

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The UI fades away, the letterbox bars slide in, and in the lower right are the words: Old Havoc

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

On the back of your one and only first hand sources of information being taken. Old Unknowns An assassination attempt on a close, aged and powerful ally, whose fate is still uncertain. Old Growth And now-

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Halo's chapter titles left a big impression on me, and as a result I like to name my tabletop modules And now after so many hours of prep for a big session I finally have its title and it feels so good Imagine, if you will

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

So people don't eat really on public transport in Japan. Pretty big no no. Not immediate jailtime, but you really just don't see it I'm currently sitting next to someone who is eating a bag of chips and its aggravating tf out of me Not because I've embraced the rules I just want some <.<

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Has the existence of skibidi toilet ruined scat singers ability to use the phrasing skibidi doo wop

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Teahouse Tabletop D&D tomorrow at @empitea.bsky.social 's house 🥳 I'm excited to introduce two new players to the setting, and I'll be using tonight to get my prep finished up. Dean Galamine will be giving a botany lecture, so gotta warm up the 647 year old cold & bitter elf voice to yap about 🪴🌿🌺

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Reporting back 3 days later: Modern Tool that embraced L O R E to hit a wider audience I want to dig it, but haven't found anything that really cuts through for me

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I have never heard Sleep Token before, but I already feel like I'll like them Let's find out Starting with 'Alkaline'

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

16 years since Act II was released 10 years since the first single for this album was released Act III is finally releasing January 9th I'm so excited www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Wh...

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The Protomen - "Calling Out" - (with lyrics)

YouTube video by The Protomen

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I love the colors on this!

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I start with a concept and zoom out to make that concept feasible. I wanted a remote, dying city of mesoamerican inspired snake people, so I made that then worked out the surrounding world that made that possible- why does no one come here? Why are people coming here *now*? Etc.

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Who are your favorite characters from media? Which one do you think you'd have fun playing? For people that are brand new, I find using the characters they know was a jumping off point is really helpful

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Sorry babe, the Fujiwara Tofu AE86 slippers are staying on

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Become a mid-session snacker, we have snacks

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

After an INSANELY busy September, the Teahouse is back with our usual brand of chaos and fun!! Our affiliate stream is officially rescheduled, so mark your calendars and don’t miss the grand, goofy, goblin goods we’ve got in store!! #goblins

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

My gundam nerd pilgrimage has once again been completed, this time with weef

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Skytree tower tall but Excalibur is brave

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Night bus time. Tokyo bound. Legs smooshed. Shall I embrace my sleep anwhere ability or put on the ODST soundtrack and lose myself in Obsidian mazes of tabletop planning I leave it up to Dog (and @empitea.bsky.social when she pokes me for snacks)

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EmpiTea @empitea.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🍃 Goblin vibes 🍄 🍄‍🟫 #cosplay

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Gef the Toking Mongoose @geftokingmongoose.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I want to go where the streets are paved with crab rangoon

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

I constantly get this thumbnail in my YT feed and then I have to remind myself that House isn't in the Matrix

A still from the movie The Matrix of the character Mouse dual wielding custom shotguns. In this still, he looks like Hugh Laurie portraying Dr. House with sunglasses on.

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Hearing stories about people asking AI to order for them at restaurants was a real eye opening moment for me- hearsay or not. So many people are seemingly so ready to stop thinking and I wonder what the usage rates or cases of AI would be if the tech hadn't dropped in such a tumultuous time

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

After the newest trailer, I am further convinced that while this isn't the Tron movie I would have asked for, I'm not so certain anymore that it is a Tron movie I will blatantly dislike I just hope that NIN (brilliant as they are) will be able to stand with Daft Punk's Legacy OST

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Wifey (@empitea.bsky.social) has finished her first adventure as a DM! We had her run the classic #mcdm first time adventure, the Delian Tomb And she had to come up with some divine intervention shenanigans to stop a party wipe due to *comically* terrible rolls I am a (small) river to my people

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

"I know what you did, Game Show Host. Though you feebly try to release the forever tainted memory, submerge yourself in attempts to forget, diving to reach for anmesia. We both know the deals you made for the power you wield." *cue lobster moves*

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

This is one of those ideas that one kicks themselves for not thinking of on their own lol, great shout. What are you using for maps?

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Tfw one of your students casually drops "Obey your beliefs" in the middle of a speech and you're just expected to continue your day

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Val @sirvalerius.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

NakeyJakey's new CS video is a phenomenal peek at the toxicity that often comes with the healthy practice of pushing yourself. Somehow in the name of competition it feels that so many have forgotten that games are meant to be fun By all means, push, reach, grind- but say gg and remember the human

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