Halflingspy 🔜 PAX U!
@halflingspy.bsky.social
Writer and Lead of Sprites and Dice. Enjoys new projects and rambling conversations. Tries to do the right thing. He/Him, ADHD fun 24/7. Trying to figure out the gaming dad thing.
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Hello everyone! My name’s Wyatt. I’m a lifelong gamer, ADHD-haver, and just in the last few years, a dad!
I write articles on gaming, run a happy little gaming community called Sprites and Dice, and love sharing my hobbies and passions with others who like them too! Let’s be friends.
I write articles on gaming, run a happy little gaming community called Sprites and Dice, and love sharing my hobbies and passions with others who like them too! Let’s be friends.
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This is your required reading today. @alyssamerc.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with this outstandingly eye-opening story of the Game Awards' Future Class program.
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
“We were effectively props”: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is your required reading today. @alyssamerc.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with this outstandingly eye-opening story of the Game Awards' Future Class program.
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Listen I’m just a girl who has played a lot of Crusader Kings 3 but uhhh both parties couldn’t be doing a better job setting the stage for a peasant revolt/potential revolution if they TRIED
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Listen I’m just a girl who has played a lot of Crusader Kings 3 but uhhh both parties couldn’t be doing a better job setting the stage for a peasant revolt/potential revolution if they TRIED
Cowards. Cowards and sell outs.
The shutdown was to make a point and help not bankrupt a healthcare system. By caving due to PAC money you’ve just made the entire party look like sellouts for absolutely nothing.
Want to know why words like socialism don’t scare younger generations? Here you are.
The shutdown was to make a point and help not bankrupt a healthcare system. By caving due to PAC money you’ve just made the entire party look like sellouts for absolutely nothing.
Want to know why words like socialism don’t scare younger generations? Here you are.
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Cowards. Cowards and sell outs.
The shutdown was to make a point and help not bankrupt a healthcare system. By caving due to PAC money you’ve just made the entire party look like sellouts for absolutely nothing.
Want to know why words like socialism don’t scare younger generations? Here you are.
The shutdown was to make a point and help not bankrupt a healthcare system. By caving due to PAC money you’ve just made the entire party look like sellouts for absolutely nothing.
Want to know why words like socialism don’t scare younger generations? Here you are.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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An article about the amazing @arcraiders.bsky.social game, and the spontaneous acts of heroism that you can experience in a genre known for trolling and villainy.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
What happens when you take the extraction shooter genre, infamous for PvP violence, and encourage people to play nice?
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Arc Raiders, An Evolving Playerbase, And Unexpected Optimism
The Achievement I’m Proud Of Failing
www.spritesanddice.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
An article about the amazing @arcraiders.bsky.social game, and the spontaneous acts of heroism that you can experience in a genre known for trolling and villainy.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
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Spending the last few warm days of fall trying to level up gardening skills and teaching the kid about nature.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Spending the last few warm days of fall trying to level up gardening skills and teaching the kid about nature.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
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So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
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no
never
nyet
nein
nope
un-unh
nay
아니오
get the fuck outta here
never
nyet
nein
nope
un-unh
nay
아니오
get the fuck outta here
“OpenAI is getting ready to run hat in hand to the taxpayer for subsidies.” After losing more than $13 billion this year, OpenAI officials are angling for a bailout. From @ryanlcooper.com:
trib.al/CUazMCQ
trib.al/CUazMCQ
OpenAI Is Maneuvering for a Government Bailout - The American Prospect
For artificial intelligence to ever pencil out, some truly enormous revenue streams will be required. And if you need trillions of dollars for data centers forever, there’s only one entity to turn to: Uncle Sam.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
no
never
nyet
nein
nope
un-unh
nay
아니오
get the fuck outta here
never
nyet
nein
nope
un-unh
nay
아니오
get the fuck outta here
Spending the last few warm days of fall trying to level up gardening skills and teaching the kid about nature.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Spending the last few warm days of fall trying to level up gardening skills and teaching the kid about nature.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
Very tired, but very satisfied.
An article about the amazing @arcraiders.bsky.social game, and the spontaneous acts of heroism that you can experience in a genre known for trolling and villainy.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
What happens when you take the extraction shooter genre, infamous for PvP violence, and encourage people to play nice?
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Arc Raiders, An Evolving Playerbase, And Unexpected Optimism
The Achievement I’m Proud Of Failing
www.spritesanddice.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
An article about the amazing @arcraiders.bsky.social game, and the spontaneous acts of heroism that you can experience in a genre known for trolling and villainy.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
I’ve been enjoying my time teaming up with total strangers to fight back against ARC. I hope others are too.
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What happens when you take the extraction shooter genre, infamous for PvP violence, and encourage people to play nice?
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Arc Raiders, An Evolving Playerbase, And Unexpected Optimism
The Achievement I’m Proud Of Failing
www.spritesanddice.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What happens when you take the extraction shooter genre, infamous for PvP violence, and encourage people to play nice?
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
Our thoughts on ARC Raiders, and the amazing stories it lets you tell with complete strangers.
www.spritesanddice.com/opinion/arc-...
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Sadly, no panel for us this year, but you can absolutely come have a beer with the Sprites and Dice folks!
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sadly, no panel for us this year, but you can absolutely come have a beer with the Sprites and Dice folks!
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When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
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Friendly reminder: today at noon, pre-registration is available for a bunch of #PAXUnplugged events!
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
Why Megagames Are Worth Playing
Reviewing Two Great Experiences from PAX Unplugged Megagames
www.spritesanddice.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Friendly reminder: today at noon, pre-registration is available for a bunch of #PAXUnplugged events!
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
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I need this framed on my wall NOW
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I need this framed on my wall NOW
The sprites and dice team is gearing up for PAX Unplugged! We have a bunch of reviews and articles coming out, most purposefully themed around some great games you can try at the upcoming convention.
It’d mean a lot if you gave our website a follow and shared our reviews in the weeks to come!
It’d mean a lot if you gave our website a follow and shared our reviews in the weeks to come!
A dueling board game with anime sensibilities and over the top attacks? Sign us up!
We enjoyed trying out Re;ACT by @brotherminggames.bsky.social at #PAXUnplugged last year, and we've grown to appreciate its unique style and flair. Our review:
www.spritesanddice.com/reviews/revi...
We enjoyed trying out Re;ACT by @brotherminggames.bsky.social at #PAXUnplugged last year, and we've grown to appreciate its unique style and flair. Our review:
www.spritesanddice.com/reviews/revi...
Review: Re;act - The Arts of War
A Tactical Duel With Artistic Flair
www.spritesanddice.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The sprites and dice team is gearing up for PAX Unplugged! We have a bunch of reviews and articles coming out, most purposefully themed around some great games you can try at the upcoming convention.
It’d mean a lot if you gave our website a follow and shared our reviews in the weeks to come!
It’d mean a lot if you gave our website a follow and shared our reviews in the weeks to come!
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This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
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Target, who openly fucked over black & queer people for a few bucks, is offering a Thanksgiving meal for 4 people for $20.
Aldi, who pays employees well and hasn't given a red cent to Trump or various PACS, has a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for $40.
It's not a hard choice. FUCK Target.
Aldi, who pays employees well and hasn't given a red cent to Trump or various PACS, has a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for $40.
It's not a hard choice. FUCK Target.
Target announces Thanksgiving dinner deal priced under $20
Target announces Thanksgiving dinner deal priced under $20
A Thanksgiving meal for under $20? Here’s what you’ll get.
ktla.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Target, who openly fucked over black & queer people for a few bucks, is offering a Thanksgiving meal for 4 people for $20.
Aldi, who pays employees well and hasn't given a red cent to Trump or various PACS, has a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for $40.
It's not a hard choice. FUCK Target.
Aldi, who pays employees well and hasn't given a red cent to Trump or various PACS, has a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for $40.
It's not a hard choice. FUCK Target.
*Sigh* Seems like the local black bears think my compost bins are a buffet. Second side this year torn up looking for food before hibernation!
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
*Sigh* Seems like the local black bears think my compost bins are a buffet. Second side this year torn up looking for food before hibernation!
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Alternative title: the constant push by the patriarchy within the Black community to chase money and material gain as proof of “God’s blessings” has corrupted so many.
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Alternative title: the constant push by the patriarchy within the Black community to chase money and material gain as proof of “God’s blessings” has corrupted so many.
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I once again am I saying: folks clearly, CLEARLY did not read the fucking book like didn’t even skim it.
Wearing a Jesus saves sweater while celebrating millions of people losing SNAP benefits is actually insane and all the more reason why you can’t trust some Christians
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I once again am I saying: folks clearly, CLEARLY did not read the fucking book like didn’t even skim it.
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It’s taken me far too long to write about how amazing megagames are, but I hopefully captured what I could while not writing a whole novel.
If you are thinking about trying out a megagame this #PAXUnplugged, sign ups start today at noon, and I hope this article is useful!
If you are thinking about trying out a megagame this #PAXUnplugged, sign ups start today at noon, and I hope this article is useful!
Friendly reminder: today at noon, pre-registration is available for a bunch of #PAXUnplugged events!
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
We've written an article about our past experiences with Megagames, and we hope it helps you decide about signing up for one.
www.spritesanddice.com/features/why...
Why Megagames Are Worth Playing
Reviewing Two Great Experiences from PAX Unplugged Megagames
www.spritesanddice.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It’s taken me far too long to write about how amazing megagames are, but I hopefully captured what I could while not writing a whole novel.
If you are thinking about trying out a megagame this #PAXUnplugged, sign ups start today at noon, and I hope this article is useful!
If you are thinking about trying out a megagame this #PAXUnplugged, sign ups start today at noon, and I hope this article is useful!