Valorie Nichols
@meadowdays.bsky.social
Artist 🎨 Writer ✍🏼 Gamer 🎮
Cosplayer ⚔️ French-fry fan.
Twitch affiliate 💜 Dwelling in the Adirondack foothills 🌱
https://linktr.ee/ValorieNichols
Cosplayer ⚔️ French-fry fan.
Twitch affiliate 💜 Dwelling in the Adirondack foothills 🌱
https://linktr.ee/ValorieNichols
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Valorie Nichols
@meadowdays.bsky.social
· Oct 28
Hi I'm Val! Looking for moots who like:
~Ghibli
~Gardening
~Visual Art
~Zelda
~Fallout
~Greek, Egyptian and Mayan Mythology
~Cultural Anthropology
~Ancient Places
~Poetry
~Ttrpgs
~SFF stories & shows
~Forest Conservation
~Libraries
~Indie Bookstores
~Cosplay
~All kinds of human art!
~Ghibli
~Gardening
~Visual Art
~Zelda
~Fallout
~Greek, Egyptian and Mayan Mythology
~Cultural Anthropology
~Ancient Places
~Poetry
~Ttrpgs
~SFF stories & shows
~Forest Conservation
~Libraries
~Indie Bookstores
~Cosplay
~All kinds of human art!
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Animation practice, don’t mind the roughness
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Animation practice, don’t mind the roughness
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Final day to enter 🌿💫
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Chrysillium Tree book box.
If you haven’t read TCT, now’s the perfect time before the sequel, Star of Shalik, releases in two months. Or if you’ve read, give as a magical gift for a friend ✨
Three lucky winners will be announced tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Chrysillium Tree book box.
If you haven’t read TCT, now’s the perfect time before the sequel, Star of Shalik, releases in two months. Or if you’ve read, give as a magical gift for a friend ✨
Three lucky winners will be announced tomorrow!
✨ The Chrysillium Tree Giveaway! ✨
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Final day to enter 🌿💫
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Chrysillium Tree book box.
If you haven’t read TCT, now’s the perfect time before the sequel, Star of Shalik, releases in two months. Or if you’ve read, give as a magical gift for a friend ✨
Three lucky winners will be announced tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Chrysillium Tree book box.
If you haven’t read TCT, now’s the perfect time before the sequel, Star of Shalik, releases in two months. Or if you’ve read, give as a magical gift for a friend ✨
Three lucky winners will be announced tomorrow!
Good morning ☕️
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Good morning ☕️
Bday cake ice cream with a side of Potion Permit 🤌🏼
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Bday cake ice cream with a side of Potion Permit 🤌🏼
Without downloading new pics, describe your gender:
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Without downloading new pics, describe your gender:
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas.
Celebrate 15 Years of Fallout: New Vegas with Obsidian Entertainment! Take a trip down memory lane in the Mojave Wasteland with four developers from the project.
Fallout New Vegas: 15th Anniversary Panel
📍 Pioneer Saloon
🗓️ Saturday 11/15 @ 10 AM PT
Celebrate 15 Years of Fallout: New Vegas with Obsidian Entertainment! Take a trip down memory lane in the Mojave Wasteland with four developers from the project.
Fallout New Vegas: 15th Anniversary Panel
📍 Pioneer Saloon
🗓️ Saturday 11/15 @ 10 AM PT
October 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas.
Celebrate 15 Years of Fallout: New Vegas with Obsidian Entertainment! Take a trip down memory lane in the Mojave Wasteland with four developers from the project.
Fallout New Vegas: 15th Anniversary Panel
📍 Pioneer Saloon
🗓️ Saturday 11/15 @ 10 AM PT
Celebrate 15 Years of Fallout: New Vegas with Obsidian Entertainment! Take a trip down memory lane in the Mojave Wasteland with four developers from the project.
Fallout New Vegas: 15th Anniversary Panel
📍 Pioneer Saloon
🗓️ Saturday 11/15 @ 10 AM PT
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This is so exciting! @travisbaldree.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is so exciting! @travisbaldree.bsky.social
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in an parallel universe, he is walking around the Continent campaigning for this
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
in an parallel universe, he is walking around the Continent campaigning for this
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3 hours. 174 backers. Over $16,000. I’m seriously tearing up over here just watching all the support pour in for The Book of Spores Kickstarter. Thank you all so so so much ❤️🍄
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
3 hours. 174 backers. Over $16,000. I’m seriously tearing up over here just watching all the support pour in for The Book of Spores Kickstarter. Thank you all so so so much ❤️🍄
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
Man I am stoked about Justin Theroux as Mr. House
Let the end times roll. Fallout Season 2 arrives on Prime Video on December 17. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3...
Fallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Man I am stoked about Justin Theroux as Mr. House
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Princess Pineberry And The Sky Paladins Of RAM is out in 18 days!!
If you want:
👑a queer FMC?✅
🐉dragons?✅
🚀space pirates?✅
🏳️🌈sapphic romance?✅
👪found family?✅
🎮WRECK-IT RALPH x THE LEGEND OF ZELDA vibes?✅
It's got it all!
Out 1st December!
#booksky #authorsky #fantasybooks #yabooks #books
If you want:
👑a queer FMC?✅
🐉dragons?✅
🚀space pirates?✅
🏳️🌈sapphic romance?✅
👪found family?✅
🎮WRECK-IT RALPH x THE LEGEND OF ZELDA vibes?✅
It's got it all!
Out 1st December!
#booksky #authorsky #fantasybooks #yabooks #books
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Princess Pineberry And The Sky Paladins Of RAM is out in 18 days!!
If you want:
👑a queer FMC?✅
🐉dragons?✅
🚀space pirates?✅
🏳️🌈sapphic romance?✅
👪found family?✅
🎮WRECK-IT RALPH x THE LEGEND OF ZELDA vibes?✅
It's got it all!
Out 1st December!
#booksky #authorsky #fantasybooks #yabooks #books
If you want:
👑a queer FMC?✅
🐉dragons?✅
🚀space pirates?✅
🏳️🌈sapphic romance?✅
👪found family?✅
🎮WRECK-IT RALPH x THE LEGEND OF ZELDA vibes?✅
It's got it all!
Out 1st December!
#booksky #authorsky #fantasybooks #yabooks #books
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"Everyone should have the right to refuse to engage with technologies that harm them, their students, and the planet."
A new post on Refusing GenAI in Writing Studies from @jsanofranchini.bsky.social, @rcmeg.bsky.social, and me: "A Year of Refusal"
refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
A Year of Refusal
Maggie Fernandes, University of ArkansasMegan McIntyre, University of ArkansasJennifer Sano-Franchini, West Virginia University Photo by Francis Glenn Marciano on Pexels.com It’s been about a year …
refusinggenai.wordpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"Everyone should have the right to refuse to engage with technologies that harm them, their students, and the planet."
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Women will ALWAYS belong in gaming (in any fucking space too, but not my point here) and (not just the hot ones) and I honestly I really don’t give AF who says otherwise.
Go cry about it.
Go cry about it.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Women will ALWAYS belong in gaming (in any fucking space too, but not my point here) and (not just the hot ones) and I honestly I really don’t give AF who says otherwise.
Go cry about it.
Go cry about it.
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This is so exciting! @travisbaldree.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is so exciting! @travisbaldree.bsky.social
This is such a sweet short story. I relate to it despite having a different background - a reminder that what's personal is often also universal.
Reading 2025 fiction? Try the short story "Six People to Revise You" by J. R. Dawson!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/JBFEChr
You can read it here!
buff.ly/JBFEChr
November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This is such a sweet short story. I relate to it despite having a different background - a reminder that what's personal is often also universal.
As a Redwall fan, Winter Burrow looks super cute. It's finally out on Steam today, right as the colder weather's moved in.
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
As a Redwall fan, Winter Burrow looks super cute. It's finally out on Steam today, right as the colder weather's moved in.
😍
Hi, Valorie! Thank you so much 🥰✨ And I love your artwork! Your blue butterfly hangs in my work office - a reminder of peace and beauty 💙
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
😍
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#InverteFest season is almost here, which means it's time to submit your bug & slug art! The form closes at 100 entries.
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#InverteFest season is almost here, which means it's time to submit your bug & slug art! The form closes at 100 entries.
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
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✨ The Chrysillium Tree Giveaway! ✨
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
✨ The Chrysillium Tree Giveaway! ✨
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖
Open to U.S. readers only.
To enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like + Repost 3️⃣ say hello in comments!
Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫 #FantasyBooks #Giveaway
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Libraries host food drives, have reading challenges with certificates for free burgers & pizza to encourage kids to read, have lunch-at-the-library programs in the Summer, have seed lending libraries to help grow your own food…
Libraries are adamant our neighbors be fed, that they never go hungry 💛
Libraries are adamant our neighbors be fed, that they never go hungry 💛
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Libraries host food drives, have reading challenges with certificates for free burgers & pizza to encourage kids to read, have lunch-at-the-library programs in the Summer, have seed lending libraries to help grow your own food…
Libraries are adamant our neighbors be fed, that they never go hungry 💛
Libraries are adamant our neighbors be fed, that they never go hungry 💛