ByrdVember
@byrdbrnz.bsky.social
Writer, variety streamer, and full of opinions.
Novels and shot stories: https://byrdbrnz.itch.io/
Politics, spirituality, and video game reporting: https://byrdbrnz.me
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
Novels and shot stories: https://byrdbrnz.itch.io/
Politics, spirituality, and video game reporting: https://byrdbrnz.me
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
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Today is the day to tell a strange story.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today is the day to tell a strange story.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house, @jon.inkle.co found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did.
Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
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We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. 🏆
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. 🏆
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
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I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Gilt on Steam
Embark on a quest of redemption across the planet of Gilt to restore a disillusioned priest's faith, a dying God's power, and the waning hope of a people who have forgotten how to believe. A sci-fi fa...
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
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This feels somehow relevant!
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This feels somehow relevant!
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“Are the fae open source?” is such a terrifying question in so many ways.
Turning into my father one "the problem is no one reads enough books these days" grumble at a time
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
“Are the fae open source?” is such a terrifying question in so many ways.
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The Wayback Machine, openlibrary.org, and some other archive.org functions are offline because some network gear has failed.
We apologize and are working on it. More as it happens.
We apologize and are working on it. More as it happens.
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Wayback Machine, openlibrary.org, and some other archive.org functions are offline because some network gear has failed.
We apologize and are working on it. More as it happens.
We apologize and are working on it. More as it happens.
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The Golden Joystick Awards will be streamed live later today.
The show starts at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm GMT/5pm CST. Blue Prince is nominated in 3 categories:
🏆 Best Storytelling
🏆 Best Indie Game
🏆 Ultimate Game of the Year
Tune in: t.co/22tVQFcoim
Good luck to everyone nominated! 🤞
The show starts at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm GMT/5pm CST. Blue Prince is nominated in 3 categories:
🏆 Best Storytelling
🏆 Best Indie Game
🏆 Ultimate Game of the Year
Tune in: t.co/22tVQFcoim
Good luck to everyone nominated! 🤞
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Golden Joystick Awards will be streamed live later today.
The show starts at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm GMT/5pm CST. Blue Prince is nominated in 3 categories:
🏆 Best Storytelling
🏆 Best Indie Game
🏆 Ultimate Game of the Year
Tune in: t.co/22tVQFcoim
Good luck to everyone nominated! 🤞
The show starts at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm GMT/5pm CST. Blue Prince is nominated in 3 categories:
🏆 Best Storytelling
🏆 Best Indie Game
🏆 Ultimate Game of the Year
Tune in: t.co/22tVQFcoim
Good luck to everyone nominated! 🤞
Been going through the Quimby Manuscripts as I work on updating and expanding some of the Exploring Spirit articles
I'm struck, yet again, but how much "biographers" of "holy, enlightening people" rely on heightening certain things. One of those is how physically pleasing to the eye they were
I'm struck, yet again, but how much "biographers" of "holy, enlightening people" rely on heightening certain things. One of those is how physically pleasing to the eye they were
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Been going through the Quimby Manuscripts as I work on updating and expanding some of the Exploring Spirit articles
I'm struck, yet again, but how much "biographers" of "holy, enlightening people" rely on heightening certain things. One of those is how physically pleasing to the eye they were
I'm struck, yet again, but how much "biographers" of "holy, enlightening people" rely on heightening certain things. One of those is how physically pleasing to the eye they were
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
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A federal judge has permanently dismissed The Satanic Temple’s challenge to Idaho’s abortion bans, finding the group lacked standing & that no amendment could save its claims, ending years of litigation over religious freedom & reproductive rights.
wildhunt.org/2025/11/nint...
#reproductiverights
wildhunt.org/2025/11/nint...
#reproductiverights
Ninth Circuit Remand Ends Satanic Temple Challenge to Idaho Abortion Ban - News, Paganism, Politics, Religion, The Wild Hunt
Witchcraft & Pagan News - A federal judge has permanently dismissed The Satanic Temple’s challenge to Idaho’s abortion bans, finding the group lacked standing and that no amendment could save its clai...
wildhunt.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A federal judge has permanently dismissed The Satanic Temple’s challenge to Idaho’s abortion bans, finding the group lacked standing & that no amendment could save its claims, ending years of litigation over religious freedom & reproductive rights.
wildhunt.org/2025/11/nint...
#reproductiverights
wildhunt.org/2025/11/nint...
#reproductiverights
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after months of research i've compiled the definitive timeline of the magical girl genre. be sure to show all your friends who like magical girls
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
after months of research i've compiled the definitive timeline of the magical girl genre. be sure to show all your friends who like magical girls
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FNAF/Scott Cawthon should not be supported in any way.
Don't buy/stream his games, give money to the franchise, watch the movies, etc.
He uses his gains FROM FNAF to support harmful legislature and candidates on the right.
Which is bad, yes? Stop supporting him. He deserves nothing.
Don't buy/stream his games, give money to the franchise, watch the movies, etc.
He uses his gains FROM FNAF to support harmful legislature and candidates on the right.
Which is bad, yes? Stop supporting him. He deserves nothing.
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
FNAF/Scott Cawthon should not be supported in any way.
Don't buy/stream his games, give money to the franchise, watch the movies, etc.
He uses his gains FROM FNAF to support harmful legislature and candidates on the right.
Which is bad, yes? Stop supporting him. He deserves nothing.
Don't buy/stream his games, give money to the franchise, watch the movies, etc.
He uses his gains FROM FNAF to support harmful legislature and candidates on the right.
Which is bad, yes? Stop supporting him. He deserves nothing.
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sorry everyone, i knocked Cloudflare offline. my fault, sorry!! i tripped and knocked over that wall of lava lamps they have and apparently it took the whole system down
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
sorry everyone, i knocked Cloudflare offline. my fault, sorry!! i tripped and knocked over that wall of lava lamps they have and apparently it took the whole system down
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Hey babe wake up— half the internet is down again. No, not Amazon this time. No, not Meta either. It's Cloudflare.
That's the one that makes you click a box to say you're not a robot.
No, they don't know, yet.
Yeah, I suppose it's possible that a robot finally figured out how to click the box.
That's the one that makes you click a box to say you're not a robot.
No, they don't know, yet.
Yeah, I suppose it's possible that a robot finally figured out how to click the box.
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hey babe wake up— half the internet is down again. No, not Amazon this time. No, not Meta either. It's Cloudflare.
That's the one that makes you click a box to say you're not a robot.
No, they don't know, yet.
Yeah, I suppose it's possible that a robot finally figured out how to click the box.
That's the one that makes you click a box to say you're not a robot.
No, they don't know, yet.
Yeah, I suppose it's possible that a robot finally figured out how to click the box.
Heads up: this afternoon I'll be taking down all the Exploring Spirit articles today.
First, because I'm editing and refining the Mary Eddy articles. Second, because there's so many missing images since moving hosts. Don't worry, they will be back, it just may be awhile! Read them while you can!
First, because I'm editing and refining the Mary Eddy articles. Second, because there's so many missing images since moving hosts. Don't worry, they will be back, it just may be awhile! Read them while you can!
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Heads up: this afternoon I'll be taking down all the Exploring Spirit articles today.
First, because I'm editing and refining the Mary Eddy articles. Second, because there's so many missing images since moving hosts. Don't worry, they will be back, it just may be awhile! Read them while you can!
First, because I'm editing and refining the Mary Eddy articles. Second, because there's so many missing images since moving hosts. Don't worry, they will be back, it just may be awhile! Read them while you can!
Absolutely wild (not really tbh) that they would throw some of their most ardent supporters under the bus like that
For those not in the know, the Aastru groups tend to have a certain neo-nazi bent. Not all, but it's still a large enough subsect that it's *known* in pagan circles
For those not in the know, the Aastru groups tend to have a certain neo-nazi bent. Not all, but it's still a large enough subsect that it's *known* in pagan circles
Hegseth: "We don't need to be a military of beardos anymore. Do you know how many troops claim to be Nordic Pagan? No, suddenly it's become this real fake religious affiliation inside the Pentagon where troops came to be Nordic Pagan so they can grow a beard and nobody challenges them on it."
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Absolutely wild (not really tbh) that they would throw some of their most ardent supporters under the bus like that
For those not in the know, the Aastru groups tend to have a certain neo-nazi bent. Not all, but it's still a large enough subsect that it's *known* in pagan circles
For those not in the know, the Aastru groups tend to have a certain neo-nazi bent. Not all, but it's still a large enough subsect that it's *known* in pagan circles
The only 3 bean soup I'll be consuming this winter. All other soups can only be 2 bean or more beans soups now xD
Yo.
Coffee is a bean.
Vanilla is a bean.
Soy milk comes from beans.
So a Vanilla Soy Latte is just 3 bean soup.
Right? RIGHT?
Coffee is a bean.
Vanilla is a bean.
Soy milk comes from beans.
So a Vanilla Soy Latte is just 3 bean soup.
Right? RIGHT?
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The only 3 bean soup I'll be consuming this winter. All other soups can only be 2 bean or more beans soups now xD
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I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
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Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
WASHINGTON—Having thus far caved on eliminating the filibuster, advancing an adequate climate change agenda, and protecting voting rights, congressional Democrats told reporters Wednesday they were si...
theonion.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
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The only difference between John Fetterman and Ming The Merciless is that Fetterman smiles as he kills people.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The only difference between John Fetterman and Ming The Merciless is that Fetterman smiles as he kills people.
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A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
☕LIVE
We had been talking...what were we speaking about again? Returning to Coffee Talk for the night. Come hang out with us and bring a cozy drink.
twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#twitch
We had been talking...what were we speaking about again? Returning to Coffee Talk for the night. Come hang out with us and bring a cozy drink.
twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#twitch
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
☕LIVE
We had been talking...what were we speaking about again? Returning to Coffee Talk for the night. Come hang out with us and bring a cozy drink.
twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#twitch
We had been talking...what were we speaking about again? Returning to Coffee Talk for the night. Come hang out with us and bring a cozy drink.
twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#twitch
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In 48 hours, me and the rest of the Cascadian Gamers will be playing games for 25 hours straight to help raise money to help kids through @extralife4kids.bsky.social.
Every $10 donated through me or any of the Cascadian Gamers gets you a chance to win an amazing prize!
bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
Every $10 donated through me or any of the Cascadian Gamers gets you a chance to win an amazing prize!
bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
In 48 hours, me and the rest of the Cascadian Gamers will be playing games for 25 hours straight to help raise money to help kids through @extralife4kids.bsky.social.
Every $10 donated through me or any of the Cascadian Gamers gets you a chance to win an amazing prize!
bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
Every $10 donated through me or any of the Cascadian Gamers gets you a chance to win an amazing prize!
bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
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If you're into adventure games - we just dropped a really good bundle on Steam at a tidy discount. Tell your friends! 😱
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Powerhoof, Clifftop Games & Raw Fury to bring you:
*The Point-and-Click Mystery Bundle 🔎*
➡️ tinyurl.com/PCMysteryBun...
Three amazing adventures in one pack - For *10% off!*
@dave.powerhoof.com @clifftopgames.bsky.social @rawfury.bsky.social
*The Point-and-Click Mystery Bundle 🔎*
➡️ tinyurl.com/PCMysteryBun...
Three amazing adventures in one pack - For *10% off!*
@dave.powerhoof.com @clifftopgames.bsky.social @rawfury.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you're into adventure games - we just dropped a really good bundle on Steam at a tidy discount. Tell your friends! 😱