John Curtin 🔜 PAX Unplugged!
@curtinwrites.bsky.social
Ennie-nominated game and culture writer
Words @Paizo.com and sundry
Projects:
@starfinderfacts2e.bsky.social
https://www.patreon.com/BearlyFactual
https://ko-fi.com/bearlyfactualproduction
Occasional musician.
Built a robot once.
Words @Paizo.com and sundry
Projects:
@starfinderfacts2e.bsky.social
https://www.patreon.com/BearlyFactual
https://ko-fi.com/bearlyfactualproduction
Occasional musician.
Built a robot once.
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I’ve been following this indie game for a while - its Kickstarter ends Saturday! It’s at $11,634 and needs to reach $12,000 or it will sadly lose ALL of its funding.
If you love indie games or puzzle platformers, check it out and consider supporting 🫶🏻✨
If you love indie games or puzzle platformers, check it out and consider supporting 🫶🏻✨
PHi : The Broken Strings
3D Puzzle Platformer with emotionally charged levels, heal the wounds of someone's past and restore the balance of a fading hope.
www.kickstarter.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’ve been following this indie game for a while - its Kickstarter ends Saturday! It’s at $11,634 and needs to reach $12,000 or it will sadly lose ALL of its funding.
If you love indie games or puzzle platformers, check it out and consider supporting 🫶🏻✨
If you love indie games or puzzle platformers, check it out and consider supporting 🫶🏻✨
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If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If you have a very low-latitude aurora observation from tonight, please record your exact time and rough location and DO NOT DELETE your photo. These observations will be important for scientific research of this event.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
Comment below if you have a low-latitude aurora sighting.
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Psst! Don't forget Fresh Tracks is 20% off on PlayStation right now!
We're part of the Indies spotlight sale, but it ends soon so don't miss out.
(North and Latin America only)
We're part of the Indies spotlight sale, but it ends soon so don't miss out.
(North and Latin America only)
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Psst! Don't forget Fresh Tracks is 20% off on PlayStation right now!
We're part of the Indies spotlight sale, but it ends soon so don't miss out.
(North and Latin America only)
We're part of the Indies spotlight sale, but it ends soon so don't miss out.
(North and Latin America only)
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Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
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Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
As a headsup for anyone on Vyvanse, you should go check your lot numbers.
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
www.health.com/adhd-medicat...
FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of ADHD Medication—Check Your Cabinets Now
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.
www.health.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Reposting because, and I say this with love, some of you are going to see this and go “oh shit, I need to check my bottle” and then immediately forget about it so if this could affect you, go check right now before you even scroll to the next post, I mean it.
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Both to give back to the community and to help with some recent medical costs. I'm dropping a sale for the month of November!
Dm for details and to book :)
Dm for details and to book :)
November 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Both to give back to the community and to help with some recent medical costs. I'm dropping a sale for the month of November!
Dm for details and to book :)
Dm for details and to book :)
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The California-based TTRPG convention Big Bad Con, which focuses on indie and marginalized creators, confirmed today that it has decided not to host a physical convention in 2026 due to the current political climate but is still determining its plans going forward.
@bigbadcon.bsky.social
@bigbadcon.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The California-based TTRPG convention Big Bad Con, which focuses on indie and marginalized creators, confirmed today that it has decided not to host a physical convention in 2026 due to the current political climate but is still determining its plans going forward.
@bigbadcon.bsky.social
@bigbadcon.bsky.social
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Our Patreon has unleashed an epic creature upon the world. Behold it's heartless, beady eyes and fear it's dreadful quack - the Drift Mallard has seen far beyond the realms of comprehension.
In which I confront the Starfinder Fans who wonder where my brainrot game design blog posts have gone, and give them a little duck as a treat. Paid subscribers can now check out the 2e Drift Mallard!
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
Does This Thing Even Do Starfinder?? | Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin
Get more from Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Our Patreon has unleashed an epic creature upon the world. Behold it's heartless, beady eyes and fear it's dreadful quack - the Drift Mallard has seen far beyond the realms of comprehension.
In which I confront the Starfinder Fans who wonder where my brainrot game design blog posts have gone, and give them a little duck as a treat. Paid subscribers can now check out the 2e Drift Mallard!
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
Does This Thing Even Do Starfinder?? | Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin
Get more from Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
In which I confront the Starfinder Fans who wonder where my brainrot game design blog posts have gone, and give them a little duck as a treat. Paid subscribers can now check out the 2e Drift Mallard!
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
www.patreon.com/posts/140344...
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MA residents:
If SNAP goes away, your EBT card still lets you use HIP to get fruits/vegetables: mass.gov/info-details...
You can still get Transitional/Emergency Economic Assistance: mass.gov/economic-ass...
This hotline gives access to other meal/pantry programs: projectbread.org/foodsource-h...
If SNAP goes away, your EBT card still lets you use HIP to get fruits/vegetables: mass.gov/info-details...
You can still get Transitional/Emergency Economic Assistance: mass.gov/economic-ass...
This hotline gives access to other meal/pantry programs: projectbread.org/foodsource-h...
October 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
MA residents:
If SNAP goes away, your EBT card still lets you use HIP to get fruits/vegetables: mass.gov/info-details...
You can still get Transitional/Emergency Economic Assistance: mass.gov/economic-ass...
This hotline gives access to other meal/pantry programs: projectbread.org/foodsource-h...
If SNAP goes away, your EBT card still lets you use HIP to get fruits/vegetables: mass.gov/info-details...
You can still get Transitional/Emergency Economic Assistance: mass.gov/economic-ass...
This hotline gives access to other meal/pantry programs: projectbread.org/foodsource-h...
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sooo @kierongillen.bsky.social has a ton of his completed works on humble for a mere $18, including modern god reincarnation series The Wicked + The Divine, and D&D-styled isekai-but-better-because-it's-sad-adults DIE that's getting a sequel, and I have little else to say except "just fucking do it"
Humble Comic Bundle: Roll for Initiative with Kieron Gillen by Image Comics
Dive into one of comics’ most creative minds with our Kieron Gillen bundle, featuring The Wicked + The Divine, and more! Pay what you want and support BINC!
www.humblebundle.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
sooo @kierongillen.bsky.social has a ton of his completed works on humble for a mere $18, including modern god reincarnation series The Wicked + The Divine, and D&D-styled isekai-but-better-because-it's-sad-adults DIE that's getting a sequel, and I have little else to say except "just fucking do it"
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Favorite part of Starfinder is the futuristic depictions of the heavens. Like this is a Cannon Archon, a guy who is just a giant gun. And these line the walls of Heaven en masse.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Favorite part of Starfinder is the futuristic depictions of the heavens. Like this is a Cannon Archon, a guy who is just a giant gun. And these line the walls of Heaven en masse.
So Bojack Horseman and Ted Lasso walk into a super-hero reskin of The Office...
@adhocstudio.com is making something special with Dispatch, out tomorrow - my early, spoiler-free thoughts out now!
www.patreon.com/posts/dispat...
@adhocstudio.com is making something special with Dispatch, out tomorrow - my early, spoiler-free thoughts out now!
www.patreon.com/posts/dispat...
Dispatch Is A Delightful Superhero Dramedy [Review In Progress] | Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin
Get more from Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So Bojack Horseman and Ted Lasso walk into a super-hero reskin of The Office...
@adhocstudio.com is making something special with Dispatch, out tomorrow - my early, spoiler-free thoughts out now!
www.patreon.com/posts/dispat...
@adhocstudio.com is making something special with Dispatch, out tomorrow - my early, spoiler-free thoughts out now!
www.patreon.com/posts/dispat...
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techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a... yeeeeeah
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
techcrunch.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a... yeeeeeah
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even the famously bloodthirsty nypd was like come on man this is fine lmao
I hope each and every one of the fascists who rule this country read this and choke.
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
even the famously bloodthirsty nypd was like come on man this is fine lmao
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Mandate of Heaven etc etc.
A beautiful Bald Eagle circled overhead during our protest in Burnsville Minnesota and the crowd went wild
#NoKings #Minnesota
#NoKings #Minnesota
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Mandate of Heaven etc etc.
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This was my favorite sign in Havertown
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This was my favorite sign in Havertown
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It has to be said - again and out loud - that it’s Republicans in Congress who’ve unshackled him.
“We are now seeing how a truly unshackled Trump uses his power.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
When the Trump Guardrails Fall
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It has to be said - again and out loud - that it’s Republicans in Congress who’ve unshackled him.
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Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
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Truly huge crowd flooding on to Lexington Green for #NoKingsDay
October 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Truly huge crowd flooding on to Lexington Green for #NoKingsDay
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Never forget.
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Never forget.
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This is GREAT advice for people who are eg. protesting ICE facilities and in currently occupied cities. But by and large, organized protests like No Kings with permits and shit are nowhere near the same risk level and I've seen people scared off of participating by this kind of talk
Actual advice for (US) No Kings:
No names, no phones, black clothes you've never worn before, masks, gloves, good shoes, eye protection, water...
Utilise the military guys in your ranks. Give them radios that connect with people flying drones above the rally. Co-ordinate movements accordingly.
No names, no phones, black clothes you've never worn before, masks, gloves, good shoes, eye protection, water...
Utilise the military guys in your ranks. Give them radios that connect with people flying drones above the rally. Co-ordinate movements accordingly.
October 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is GREAT advice for people who are eg. protesting ICE facilities and in currently occupied cities. But by and large, organized protests like No Kings with permits and shit are nowhere near the same risk level and I've seen people scared off of participating by this kind of talk
One more day for folks to subscribe and enter for a chance to win this racing game key I got. Anyone want a free video game??
Bearly Factual Production's first FREE STEAM KEY GIVEAWAY??
Today we review Formula Legends, and BFP subscribers can enter to win (even free subscribers)! Check out the review and subscribe and comment if you want a free Steam key for a pretty sick racing game!
www.patreon.com/posts/formul...
Today we review Formula Legends, and BFP subscribers can enter to win (even free subscribers)! Check out the review and subscribe and comment if you want a free Steam key for a pretty sick racing game!
www.patreon.com/posts/formul...
Formula Legends: A Realistic Racing Gauntlet, Arcade-Style [With Give-Away Raffle!] | Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin
Get more from Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
One more day for folks to subscribe and enter for a chance to win this racing game key I got. Anyone want a free video game??
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When I start running my #pathfinder2e / #starfinder2e crossover setting.
October 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
When I start running my #pathfinder2e / #starfinder2e crossover setting.