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Matt "Strider" Jones

@stridera.bsky.social
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Quantum Programmer for IonQ. Writer, Pilot, Diver, EMT, Emergency Responder. Not currently looking for artists/illustrators. Read my book at bobbinry.com/read/strider/quantum-e…

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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Took three Waymos today in San Fran. This morning, it was fine. This afternoon, the Waymo got stuck behind a police car with its lights on. Third time, it pulled over behind parked cars twice while trying to turn, missed multiple turns & ended up doing loops. Feels like it was better 5 years ago.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Latest Commission. Our stoic Cleric, Wade. His family was captured by our villain, and the group has sworn to rescue them before they're changed forever. (Read more: bobbinry.com/read/strider...) Thanks to the illustrator @lucien-drift.bsky.social - See more at their profile!
A heavily built man wearing armor.
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Patrick Charlton-O'Shea @aesonique.itch.io · 06/09/2026
I was just discussing world building with fellow authors on Elise's discord (it's a magical place) and it prompted me to pop over here and remind everyone that if you write #LitRPG, Bobbinry.com is a spectacular resource.
bobbinry.com
Bobbinry
A modular platform for writers and worldbuilders. Write with powerful tools, publish on your terms, and find your audience.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Newest commission. Meet Selene, a rogue and one of the few who took the option to try a new race. (Read more: bobbinry.com/read/strider...) Thanks to the illustrator @orionhere.bsky.social - See more of their art on their profile.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Latest commission. Meet Clint, the protag of my book. The Paladin of the System - trying to navigate the new transition from tech to Magic. (Read more: bobbinry.com/read/strider...) Thanks to the illustrator @reedsyhere.bsky.social - see more of their art at www.artstation.com/contact-arag...
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Second commission complete. Meet Vanessa - a Quantum Mage who uses illusions and magic to keep her party safe. Excess mana makes her eyes and veins glow. Read more at bobbinry.com/read/strider... (Special thanks to the illustrator - @bitcrushnoah-1.bsky.social - www.artstation.com/noahwilliams_1)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
First commission done. Meet Rebekah, the bard who uses strings of time itself to alter reality. Read more about her at bobbinry.com/read/strider... (Special thanks to the illustrator @emily-jackson.bsky.social - check out her stuff: www.artstation.com/emilyjackson01)
A woman with red haired, a Scottish background, wearing a flowing green dress and using a magical lute/guitar combo with magical strings to work her magic.
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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 05/08/2026
@catgyoung.bsky.social #medsky www.ovid.com/jnls/pidj/ab...
One of the largest US studies ever conducted on the MMR vaccine and autism has just been published, analyzing more than 2.5 million children.  Researchers found no association between receiving the first MMR vaccine before age 2 and childhood autism.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A week in the field teaching cadets at Washington search and rescue academy. Of all the issues (mosquitoes, no sleep, lots and lots of hiking), the worst is not being able to shower for a week
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Oh, forgot to mention @aesonique.itch.io - We talked about a bear trap that drops a bear. Well, here you go. (From Chapter 16 of Quantum Error - bobbinry.com/read/strider...)
“No!” I shouted as a bolt of magic flew forward and struck the trigger. I cursed and grabbed Selene, throwing her into Vanessa and sending them both stumbling back. The next thing I knew, a huge weight hit me from above and threw me forward, crushing me against the steel jaw of the trap. Pain seared my chest, and I felt a majority of my hit points leaving me in but a moment, and it continued to drop rapidly. I felt like I was being torn in half. Despite the two-inch teeth, I was flat against the ground, with a roaring weight standing on top of me.

Great, I thought. I’m going to die to a pun.

Bear Trap - Level 10

At first glance, it’s just a standard iron bear trap—rusted jaws, pressure plate, teeth dulled with age. It looks almost disappointing.
That’s because the trap isn’t for your leg.

Classification: Trick / Ambush
Trigger: Pressure plate or careless interaction
Detection Difficulty: Moderate
Disarm Difficulty: Easy
On Trigger: Gravity-Assisted Predator Deployment

A Level 10 Bear drops from above, landing directly on the nearest target.
- Target takes Serious physical damage from impact
- Target is Knocked Down or Staggered for 1 round
- Bear immediately enters combat, hostile to all
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Off to Denver for the LitRPG Conference! If you're around, say hi!
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This is what an hour of steep turns looks like. (Flight training)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Saw a couple of American flag blue reflecting pools on my flight today.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Day One in Roatán Honduras. Nice place so far. Tomorrow, the beach. Saturday, the dive boat!
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
My long cross-country flight is completed. Only the check ride remaining. So close to being finished.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Anyone know a good logo designer?
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Wrote a new D&D initiative/hp tracker. Check it out and let me know what you think. rollinit.app #d&d #dungeonsanddragons
rollinit.app
RollInit - D&D Initiative Tracker & Dice Roller
Real-time D&D initiative tracker and dice roller. DMs create sessions, players join with a code. Track combat, roll dice, and manage encounters.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
I wish the Meighty Nein had a subtitle track that included the dice rolls.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I just realized why it's been raining so much in Washington. I heard that if you whistle a song while filling the bird feeder, they'll sing it back when it's empty. So all month I've been whistling the Song of Storms. My bad.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
@hankgreen.bsky.social Grats with your -34! Good job on Qi. Very funny! (I too thought the first question was BA. Congrats on the claxon. :)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Back in March of 2003, I decided I wanted to read the entire Discworld series by Sir Terry Pratchett. Starting then, I read from book 1 to 41 in chronological order and just finished the last one. After 2.5 years of reading at least a chapter every night, tonight is going to be a sad night.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Soloed... again. I don't foresee my current instructor leaving anytime soon, so hopefully I'll be done within the next month. Wish me luck!
Solo Flight Certificate - The certificate showing that I flew a single engine airplane without an instructor present.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Beautiful game that's challenging, fun, and emotional. I highly recommend it.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Never change Japan!
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
My schedule for the next month: - Next weekend: San Francisco - Following weekend: Japan for just over 2 weeks. - Following Weekend: Denver for LitRPG Con. - Finally, working hard to finish my private pilot license. It'll be busy, but I can't wait. :)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
One of my pet peeves: The left image (Staff with 2 snakes and wings) is the Caduceus. It is the symbol of Hermes, the god of Messengers and Commerce. The one on the right is the Rod of Asclepius, the symbol of the greek god of healing. I assume medical places using the wrong are just fleshmongers.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Told my flight school that I want to finish my training. (After taking the winter off because I bought a house and needed the money.) Sitting at 50+ hours and only need my final XC solo. (I also need to work on my C170 landings. Not as easy as the piper.) Still, I'm committed to finishing! #flying
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I did a bunch of searching to find out how quickly and the highest quality swords and shields I could buy as research for my book. Now I'm most of my ads are for all kinds of weapons. Honestly, I don't mind. #authors
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Usually, I spend most of August in the Arctic running a camp for NASA (et al.) scientists. However, that won't be happening this year due to the U.S. moving to a post-science society (which somehow means going back to the 1800s). But that does mean I'll be able to go to @seattlein2025.org !
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ML Brennan @brennanml.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Okay, this is my newest very very favorite meme.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Costume I wore to #ECCC. Was a great time. Can't wait for the next one. Maybe I'll actually have physical books to sell. :)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Crap. ECCC (Local Comic Con) is sold out for Saturday. :(
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David Fenton @dfenton.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Today’s Oaxaca, Mexico wall art. The world understands.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
I'm in LA for the week and I really need to find a group that wants to do some escape rooms with me.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
While Trump is busy trying his hardest to destroy America, can he at least make it so I can fly without having TSA confiscate my shave cream?
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I really want to go to the Firefly Panel at ECCC, but I know it would require waking up first thing just to sit in line all morning. As much as I want to, I don't think I have it in me to do that. And it would suck if I didn't get up early enough and missed it. I wish I could just pay for a seat.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Just failed the new color vision test for my FAA class 3 medical. It means I still can't fly at night. I can see the blue taxi, red warning, and white runway lights. Why is my inability to see shades of red mean I can't fly at night? So frustrating. #flying
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
A year's worth of workouts. Thanks to my trainer (trainwell app) for keeping me motivated.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Just got a collection notice from an agency telling me my Xfinity Mobile account defaulted. The account I closed in person. In the shop. The one that showed "You are not an xfinity mobile customer" on their website when I went to check later. I hate these scummy businesses.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I know using AI Art is frowned upon, but I threw an AI image on my Royal Road story (that I don't expect anyone to read). Is this acceptable, or is the general preference for no image over an AI image until I'm ready to commission one? @aesonique.bsky.social since you commented on this.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Somehow, in my household, this turned into us saying "Cheep Cheep, Motherfucker!" to each other. This is probably actually what the Nac Mac Feegle said, but Sir Terry Pratchett had to clean it up for the kids. :) #discworld
Ratbag, the cat, creeps up on a nest that he thinks is filled with three baby birds.  Instead, he finds three disguised Nac Mac Feegle (The Wee Free Men) who say, "Hello, Mister Pussycat.  Ye dinna learn, do ye?  Cheep!"  From the novel Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Now that Carcer is the Captain of the Guard, we need our own John Keel to come save us. I wouldn't complain to having Veninari to take over the place as well. #nightwatch #terrypratchett
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 31/03/2024
Spent the weekend up in Seattle and found a new place to live up there. I'll be moving next month and I'm actually looking forward to the new scenery.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
I never feel more productive than when I'm trying to avoid writing. Which I really don't understand. I WANT to write. I feel bad when I don't write. But somehow, it feels like there is a huge hill I have to climb just to start. Once I start, it's fine, but getting started sucks. Why???
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
Dr. Glaucomflecken giving advice that is useful for all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ije...
youtube.com
Surgical Complications
It’s part of the job
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 17/02/2024
Cancelled my final flight lesson. Weather and time seemed to be against me, and it was turning into a race to get it finished before I moved. Now I can move to Seattle and find a new flight school and complete it safely.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 13/02/2024
The weather looks to be against me again. I think I'm just going to give up my flight training until after my move to Seattle. At least flying out there will be easier than dealing with the Washington D.C. Restricted Flight Zone every day.
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 29/01/2024
I flew for 41 hours and didn't get anywhere. :P (All practice and ending at the same airport I started from.)
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Matt "Strider" Jones @stridera.bsky.social · 10/01/2024
Now that I passed my ppl written test, my youtube feed is full of test prep and flight training videos. I wish I could just turn off a topic for at least a week.
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