Carmen Klomparens
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Carmen Klomparens
@carmparens.bsky.social
I run my mouth professionally & socially.
Sr Game Design; Broadcaster Wizards of the Coast (née Emma Handy)
opinions mine
#BLACKLIVESMATTER 🏳️‍⚧️
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@thequietfish.bsky.social
Got hot pot with @acornellieya.bsky.social and they snapped a candid photo of my appreciating it as it heated up.
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Get white men to understand they have an identity and have done nothing but talk to us about their identities and how to politically and culturally accommodate their identities for all of history challenge: impossible
This is a straightforward Republican attack line, what the fuck is he doing
November 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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I'm a Duels of the Planeswalkers baby. 🥹
youtu.be/AvCwPBMNdXM?...
CGRtrailers - MAGIC: THE GATHERING DUELS OF THE PLANEWALKERS 2012 Gideon Jura's Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Omega Ronin Music
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What's the lore behind you getting into @magic.wizards.com?

#WOTCstaff
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Universal Basic Income should be provided in the US, combined with Universal Healthcare, higher education, and affordable housing.

The arguments of people taking advantage of the systems in place always refer to impoverished people being “lazy” but never mention tax loopholes or corporate welfare.
"my least woke opinion is---"

That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.

Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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extremely delightful to be retroactively validated in all my most self-indulgent mid-20s narcissicisms. "you know who I bet is reading my posts? extremely cool hot girls. I bet they're reading them to each other out loud and talking about how funny I am"
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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In honor of my last day (and more so because I have some free time) here is a look the two cards I am considering for DogDog from #MTGxATLA

Here my current DogDog list: moxfield.com/decks/opIyR2...
DogDog - None
DogDog is a mono-green variant of the Forgetful Fish / DanDan format by Nick Floyd. It is a single deck designed to be played between two players. DogDog plays very differently than the DanDan it is i...
moxfield.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Well, it's time I share some exciting news! I am going to be starting a new adventure and, after nearly 14 years, I'll be leaving Wizards. Tomorrow will be my last day.

I've written something up on my blog (and screen capped it on this post): www.trickjarrett.com/sharing-some...
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Tomorrow we'll of course be discussing today's B&R announcement on WeeklyMTG, with guests @carmparens.bsky.social & @thequietfish.bsky.social. Drop your top questions here and we'll answer as many as we can on-air. #WOTCstaff
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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@carmparens.bsky.social this is delightful, thank you for spreading joy
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
New B&R article just dropped. Lots of stuff to talk about on the tabletop and digital fronts, as well as some notes from @thequietfish.bsky.social on updates to design heuristics.

Link to the full article below!

#WOTCstaff
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Collecting donations to buy an autistic child a new pair of glasses.

I'm only looking for $160.

I have every intention of sending the money regardless of how many or how few donations I receive.

Please help me help others.

#donate #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #supportyourcommunity
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Going live!
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Update on time—we'll be the next section after @carmparens.bsky.social 's section!
A little sneak-peek at Deckmaster! (A wacky challenge charity game show streaming on the official Magic Twitch channel today at 4PM PST)

You won't want to miss it! #wotcstaff

www.twitch.tv/magic
www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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I will be there for the finale at 5:30! Come watch us live and donate!
The @ExtraLife4Kids Game Day Stream is live NOW!
I'm running 3 separate Fund Raiser games where the game changes every show. The first is starting NOW, then at 3:45 pst people will have to do whatever Carmen Says (they're not on social media ;) ) before the finale at 5:30!

Be there!
Daniel knows fashion, and we know you shouldn't miss out on this hot trend 😎
Head to ExtraLifeShop.com and help us support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and @seattlechildrens.org in style!

You should ALSO tune in this weekend, Nov 8th for #ExtraLifeGameDay at 11am PST on Twitch
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The @ExtraLife4Kids Game Day Stream is live NOW!
I'm running 3 separate Fund Raiser games where the game changes every show. The first is starting NOW, then at 3:45 pst people will have to do whatever Carmen Says (they're not on social media ;) ) before the finale at 5:30!

Be there!
Daniel knows fashion, and we know you shouldn't miss out on this hot trend 😎
Head to ExtraLifeShop.com and help us support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and @seattlechildrens.org in style!

You should ALSO tune in this weekend, Nov 8th for #ExtraLifeGameDay at 11am PST on Twitch
November 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Now is a great time to go check out that local coffee shop that's maybe a couple blocks away.
BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.

If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
www.cbsnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Zohran has already started forcing teachers to teach children the arabic numerals in school smh
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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I’m very excited to be teaching Magic this weekend! Stop by and say hi! 💕
#WotCStaff
Women of Wizards is hosting a learn to play Magic event this Saturday for women and marginalized gendered folks. If you or someone you know may be interested, check out the link below. #WOTCstaff

www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-in-lea...
Tap In: Learn & Play Magic: The Gathering with the Women of Wizards
Beginner-friendly Magic: The Gathering, good company, free snacks, and a raffle - what’s not to love?
www.eventbrite.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The party that gleefully cheers on the real-life killing of civilians now stoking fear that they may hypothetically be caught in the crosshairs is the most on-the-nose "Face-eating leopards" shit I have seen in my adult life.
There's so many of these btw, NoVa right wingers realizing that their neighbors genuinely hate them
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a more succinct and powerful statement of the situation than this: “Few voters who prioritize bigotry want the diet version.” Got damn.
'Few voters who prioritize bigotry want the diet version, and trying to appease them alienates parts of the Democratic coalition. Yesterday’s vote shows that the path to defeating Trumpism is not accommodating it, but opposing it with the values of freedom, equality, and affordability.'
Democrats Sweep 2025 Elections, 2024 Narratives Crumble

"Be more anti-immigrant, be more anti-trans, be more positive towards anti-democracy bigots like Charlie Kirk. Not as much as Republicans, but move in that direction, since that’s supposedly where the American people are.

Nope."

My latest:
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM