Tabs the NPC
@critsvakarian.bsky.social
Writer, freelancer and nerd. Former journalist. Mom. Avid gamer/TTRPG player. Chaotic Neutral. Bookworm. (she/her) 🏳️🌈🇨🇦
1/ The news is playing at my mechanic's and they're listening to a movie reviewer talk about this weekend's releases. Dude is an older, white male. He talks about Die My Love, a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson about a woman dealing with PPD.
He gave it 2.5 stars because...
He gave it 2.5 stars because...
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
1/ The news is playing at my mechanic's and they're listening to a movie reviewer talk about this weekend's releases. Dude is an older, white male. He talks about Die My Love, a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson about a woman dealing with PPD.
He gave it 2.5 stars because...
He gave it 2.5 stars because...
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Here's the babble about my previous post ;)
The GM workshop - Big Reveal
In my previous post, I talked about wanting to do something about the GM shortage that we have. And... I did a thing. THE THING In short, I'...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Here's the babble about my previous post ;)
Ayyy. Ris is one of my dms and does an incredible job.
Now she's starting a DMing workshop. Interested? Check out her post below!
Now she's starting a DMing workshop. Interested? Check out her post below!
Never GM-ed a TTRPG before? Let's discuss demystifying what happens behind the screen.
startplaying.games/adventure/cm...
Focusing on the European/African time zones first, but depending on how this goes and evolves, I could do other sessions too that might be more friendly to the Americas.
startplaying.games/adventure/cm...
Focusing on the European/African time zones first, but depending on how this goes and evolves, I could do other sessions too that might be more friendly to the Americas.
Join GM Workshop Series - First Considerations - Discord - Game Master Workshop | StartPlaying Games
This series is focused on those prospective GMs who are haven't run or are new to running TTRPG games. Discussions will be about how to run session zeros, considering what material to run, benefits of...
startplaying.games
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ayyy. Ris is one of my dms and does an incredible job.
Now she's starting a DMing workshop. Interested? Check out her post below!
Now she's starting a DMing workshop. Interested? Check out her post below!
A friend introduced me to a new, independent bookstore about an hour away. We went back there today and I snagged a few new books.
One day, when I have more time and it's better weather, I want to spend the day reading on their little porch. But for now, I'm cozy in bed with one of my new reads.
One day, when I have more time and it's better weather, I want to spend the day reading on their little porch. But for now, I'm cozy in bed with one of my new reads.
October 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
A friend introduced me to a new, independent bookstore about an hour away. We went back there today and I snagged a few new books.
One day, when I have more time and it's better weather, I want to spend the day reading on their little porch. But for now, I'm cozy in bed with one of my new reads.
One day, when I have more time and it's better weather, I want to spend the day reading on their little porch. But for now, I'm cozy in bed with one of my new reads.
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Sooooo I know I'm a bit early, but if you have holiday/witchy/D&D merch, drop your links below. Please share this thread if you can.
I try to ONLY buy my Yule gifts from small biz, & cut out the billionaires. They don't need my $$$ but many of YOU do.
What you got? DROP YO LINKS!!!!
I try to ONLY buy my Yule gifts from small biz, & cut out the billionaires. They don't need my $$$ but many of YOU do.
What you got? DROP YO LINKS!!!!
a man wearing ear buds is sitting in front of a mountain and saying send me the link .
Alt: a man wearing ear buds is sitting in front of a mountain and saying send me the link .
media.tenor.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Sooooo I know I'm a bit early, but if you have holiday/witchy/D&D merch, drop your links below. Please share this thread if you can.
I try to ONLY buy my Yule gifts from small biz, & cut out the billionaires. They don't need my $$$ but many of YOU do.
What you got? DROP YO LINKS!!!!
I try to ONLY buy my Yule gifts from small biz, & cut out the billionaires. They don't need my $$$ but many of YOU do.
What you got? DROP YO LINKS!!!!
Fall weather is finally here! Officially started packing away the summer clothes and pulling out the fall/winter ones.
Cozy hoodie time is back! My favourite time of year!
Cozy hoodie time is back! My favourite time of year!
October 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Fall weather is finally here! Officially started packing away the summer clothes and pulling out the fall/winter ones.
Cozy hoodie time is back! My favourite time of year!
Cozy hoodie time is back! My favourite time of year!
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So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
We quality checked THREE THOUSAND stickers by hand this morning
I've had actually conversations with every single person who has ever ordered stickers from us.
We care about the quality of clients receive, not how cheap we can make them.
But go off about your robots, Donkey Show 💀
I've had actually conversations with every single person who has ever ordered stickers from us.
We care about the quality of clients receive, not how cheap we can make them.
But go off about your robots, Donkey Show 💀
Sticker Mule CEO fires workers, touts robots: ‘Automate, automate, automate’
CEO Anthony Constantino says the company has installed 250 robots at production sites in past two years
www.timesunion.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So we really don't like to build our name off of someone else's dipshittery
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
but five months after this post
(which was not the first SM fuckery)
almost EVERY new sticker client mentions wanting to get away from Sticker Mule
So thanks, I guess, weird Sticker Mule guy.
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I got asked: "Hey. Annoying marketing author person. Is there a place I can see all the links for the new release quickly and easily as they're updated?"
Why yes. I have a site for that.
mybooksareon.sale#books
Why yes. I have a site for that.
mybooksareon.sale#books
October 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I got asked: "Hey. Annoying marketing author person. Is there a place I can see all the links for the new release quickly and easily as they're updated?"
Why yes. I have a site for that.
mybooksareon.sale#books
Why yes. I have a site for that.
mybooksareon.sale#books
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It's been a bit since I've mentioned, but I'm a #TTRPG editor of no small skill. I'm looking to fill my calendar with some short term projects for the rest of October and November, so if you have something please reach out and let's talk. dorklordcanada.ca/need-an-edit...
Need an Editor?
I provide editing services for TTRPG creators and speculative fiction writers at reasonable rates. If you are a self-publishing author, small press publisher, or indie role-playing game write…
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October 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It's been a bit since I've mentioned, but I'm a #TTRPG editor of no small skill. I'm looking to fill my calendar with some short term projects for the rest of October and November, so if you have something please reach out and let's talk. dorklordcanada.ca/need-an-edit...
Swapped out my bard in Tombs of Annihilation for a blood hunter (whole new character).
First time I've ever played a complete b*tch in a game. She's got the haunted one background and has a sour disposition. Gets along great with the other sour player already.
First time I've ever played a complete b*tch in a game. She's got the haunted one background and has a sour disposition. Gets along great with the other sour player already.
October 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Swapped out my bard in Tombs of Annihilation for a blood hunter (whole new character).
First time I've ever played a complete b*tch in a game. She's got the haunted one background and has a sour disposition. Gets along great with the other sour player already.
First time I've ever played a complete b*tch in a game. She's got the haunted one background and has a sour disposition. Gets along great with the other sour player already.
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I'm here for your entertainment.
#myart #lucanisart #lucanis #lucanisdellamorte #datv #glamrockAU #veilguard
#myart #lucanisart #lucanis #lucanisdellamorte #datv #glamrockAU #veilguard
September 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I'm here for your entertainment.
#myart #lucanisart #lucanis #lucanisdellamorte #datv #glamrockAU #veilguard
#myart #lucanisart #lucanis #lucanisdellamorte #datv #glamrockAU #veilguard
I love reading comments on reels about the realities of motherhood saying things like "moms today complain too much. We just suffered in silence with a smile on our faces & dealt w/the burnout." Because like okay, your kids are now parents, and you don't want things better for them than you had it?
September 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I love reading comments on reels about the realities of motherhood saying things like "moms today complain too much. We just suffered in silence with a smile on our faces & dealt w/the burnout." Because like okay, your kids are now parents, and you don't want things better for them than you had it?
If you're looking for a good resource, keep your eyes out for Sol's upcoming discount :)
Heads up folks. I will be running a discounted rate sale for social media "soon" so, yeah keep an eye out
September 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you're looking for a good resource, keep your eyes out for Sol's upcoming discount :)
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Social media managers secret: Engagement with others gets you more visibility than just posting your own stuff. 10 genuine comments on peers' work will grow your audience faster than 10 self promotional posts.
September 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Social media managers secret: Engagement with others gets you more visibility than just posting your own stuff. 10 genuine comments on peers' work will grow your audience faster than 10 self promotional posts.
ADHD life: I forgot to eat all morning. First, I was going to eat after getting G ready for school. But then I had paperwork I forgot to do for him. So I would eat when I got back from dropping him off.
But then I had to start work. "I'll get food soon."
Fast forward to 12:30 p.m. .../1
But then I had to start work. "I'll get food soon."
Fast forward to 12:30 p.m. .../1
September 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
ADHD life: I forgot to eat all morning. First, I was going to eat after getting G ready for school. But then I had paperwork I forgot to do for him. So I would eat when I got back from dropping him off.
But then I had to start work. "I'll get food soon."
Fast forward to 12:30 p.m. .../1
But then I had to start work. "I'll get food soon."
Fast forward to 12:30 p.m. .../1
The hardest personal life part of all the US chaos has been not being able to go visit some of my closest friends this past year.
I feel incredibly lucky that @bodackhorseman.bsky.social, his wife, and our buddy Rocket were able to make the trip up here for the long weekend/this week. /1
I feel incredibly lucky that @bodackhorseman.bsky.social, his wife, and our buddy Rocket were able to make the trip up here for the long weekend/this week. /1
September 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The hardest personal life part of all the US chaos has been not being able to go visit some of my closest friends this past year.
I feel incredibly lucky that @bodackhorseman.bsky.social, his wife, and our buddy Rocket were able to make the trip up here for the long weekend/this week. /1
I feel incredibly lucky that @bodackhorseman.bsky.social, his wife, and our buddy Rocket were able to make the trip up here for the long weekend/this week. /1
Why are we having fall in August?
I refuse to turn on the furnace yet... even if it is only 17C in the house!
*sitting here shivering and huddled*
I refuse to turn on the furnace yet... even if it is only 17C in the house!
*sitting here shivering and huddled*
August 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Why are we having fall in August?
I refuse to turn on the furnace yet... even if it is only 17C in the house!
*sitting here shivering and huddled*
I refuse to turn on the furnace yet... even if it is only 17C in the house!
*sitting here shivering and huddled*
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Going live in five!
Coffee and water on hand. Breakfast eaten. Desk cleaned. Bean at school.
See you there!
twitch.tv/Andamoreymade
Coffee and water on hand. Breakfast eaten. Desk cleaned. Bean at school.
See you there!
twitch.tv/Andamoreymade
August 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Going live in five!
Coffee and water on hand. Breakfast eaten. Desk cleaned. Bean at school.
See you there!
twitch.tv/Andamoreymade
Coffee and water on hand. Breakfast eaten. Desk cleaned. Bean at school.
See you there!
twitch.tv/Andamoreymade
The idea that removing workplace regulations around safety and wages improves them because "competitive" is absolutely bullshit. There's nothing preventing higher safety standards or competitive pay right now.
The companies doing the bare minimum? They'll do worse when the minimum regs are gone.
The companies doing the bare minimum? They'll do worse when the minimum regs are gone.
August 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The idea that removing workplace regulations around safety and wages improves them because "competitive" is absolutely bullshit. There's nothing preventing higher safety standards or competitive pay right now.
The companies doing the bare minimum? They'll do worse when the minimum regs are gone.
The companies doing the bare minimum? They'll do worse when the minimum regs are gone.
My mom: Are you sure you have ADHD?
Me: How many hobbies have I attempted and how long do those obsessions last? oh! Look at my Pinterest boards!
My mom: Never mind.
Me: How many hobbies have I attempted and how long do those obsessions last? oh! Look at my Pinterest boards!
My mom: Never mind.
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
My mom: Are you sure you have ADHD?
Me: How many hobbies have I attempted and how long do those obsessions last? oh! Look at my Pinterest boards!
My mom: Never mind.
Me: How many hobbies have I attempted and how long do those obsessions last? oh! Look at my Pinterest boards!
My mom: Never mind.
Me: Nope, I'm not going to give any of my characters in the new campaigns trauma. Fluffy and adorable, that's what we are going with.
GM @harlen.bsky.social : Hahaha here's some trauma.
Me: I can work with that. Growth baby!
GM @harlen.bsky.social : *cackles while dumping trauma on them*
Me: 🤷🏼♀️
GM @harlen.bsky.social : Hahaha here's some trauma.
Me: I can work with that. Growth baby!
GM @harlen.bsky.social : *cackles while dumping trauma on them*
Me: 🤷🏼♀️
August 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Me: Nope, I'm not going to give any of my characters in the new campaigns trauma. Fluffy and adorable, that's what we are going with.
GM @harlen.bsky.social : Hahaha here's some trauma.
Me: I can work with that. Growth baby!
GM @harlen.bsky.social : *cackles while dumping trauma on them*
Me: 🤷🏼♀️
GM @harlen.bsky.social : Hahaha here's some trauma.
Me: I can work with that. Growth baby!
GM @harlen.bsky.social : *cackles while dumping trauma on them*
Me: 🤷🏼♀️
After listening to and reading the latest news this morning, I realized the hope I am holding onto about being able to take my birthday trip next year is tied to something far deeper than just the trip.
It's hope that the straw that breaks the camel's back will happen by then. /1
It's hope that the straw that breaks the camel's back will happen by then. /1
August 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
After listening to and reading the latest news this morning, I realized the hope I am holding onto about being able to take my birthday trip next year is tied to something far deeper than just the trip.
It's hope that the straw that breaks the camel's back will happen by then. /1
It's hope that the straw that breaks the camel's back will happen by then. /1
Nothing says late 90s/early 2000s evangelical kid quite like your old CCM CD collection, including all albums of: Reliant K, a thousand Foot Krutch, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, POD and Pillar, otherwise known as the "you wouldn't know it was Christian if I didn't tell you" starter pack.
July 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Nothing says late 90s/early 2000s evangelical kid quite like your old CCM CD collection, including all albums of: Reliant K, a thousand Foot Krutch, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, POD and Pillar, otherwise known as the "you wouldn't know it was Christian if I didn't tell you" starter pack.
You know what's great about getting to be an adult?
Getting to decide that yes, in fact, cheese whiz on toast is an appropriate breakfast food.
#somechikdhooddreamsdocometrue
Getting to decide that yes, in fact, cheese whiz on toast is an appropriate breakfast food.
#somechikdhooddreamsdocometrue
July 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
You know what's great about getting to be an adult?
Getting to decide that yes, in fact, cheese whiz on toast is an appropriate breakfast food.
#somechikdhooddreamsdocometrue
Getting to decide that yes, in fact, cheese whiz on toast is an appropriate breakfast food.
#somechikdhooddreamsdocometrue
Our small town straddles the line of tornado alley here like a drink college student riding the mechanical bull.
Like yeah, we are just gonna roll that crazy dice and watch the funnel clouds roll by.
Like yeah, we are just gonna roll that crazy dice and watch the funnel clouds roll by.
July 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our small town straddles the line of tornado alley here like a drink college student riding the mechanical bull.
Like yeah, we are just gonna roll that crazy dice and watch the funnel clouds roll by.
Like yeah, we are just gonna roll that crazy dice and watch the funnel clouds roll by.