Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
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Listening to On Tyranny and you can taste how much this man, Snyder, despises Trump. Good for him, love the energy.
November 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Listening to On Tyranny and you can taste how much this man, Snyder, despises Trump. Good for him, love the energy.
It amuses me that I barely remember anything from when I read this. A window into how my mind (doesn't) work.
I really gotta start taking better notes when I read.
I really gotta start taking better notes when I read.
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
It amuses me that I barely remember anything from when I read this. A window into how my mind (doesn't) work.
I really gotta start taking better notes when I read.
I really gotta start taking better notes when I read.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:43 AM
My main anxiety isn't that we will fall into a full fascism ethnostate purge situation.
It is that they (politicians?) will skirt the line, and everything will be this terrible forever. Not bad enough that we see full chaos, bad enough that I feel insane and people are constantly being hurt.
It is that they (politicians?) will skirt the line, and everything will be this terrible forever. Not bad enough that we see full chaos, bad enough that I feel insane and people are constantly being hurt.
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
My main anxiety isn't that we will fall into a full fascism ethnostate purge situation.
It is that they (politicians?) will skirt the line, and everything will be this terrible forever. Not bad enough that we see full chaos, bad enough that I feel insane and people are constantly being hurt.
It is that they (politicians?) will skirt the line, and everything will be this terrible forever. Not bad enough that we see full chaos, bad enough that I feel insane and people are constantly being hurt.
Absolutely exhausted with living in interesting times.
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Absolutely exhausted with living in interesting times.
A fun short video essay on a topic I've never thought about. Yeah I do often realize that I've forgotten a mechanic, or can't focus on it, because I've got too much going on. Finding ways to remember, or shortcut them, or simplify them, will probably help me in the future.
#ttrpg #rpg
#ttrpg #rpg
Cognitive Load in Tabletop RPG Design
YouTube video by Chubby Funster
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November 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
On the one hand, I have told myself to stop going attack dog mode at all genAI.
On the other hand, Mr. Onion is right that there is a reason companies went after writing and art with their AI instead of say, curing disease.
Art is a weapon. They've handed the uninspired a flintlock.
On the other hand, Mr. Onion is right that there is a reason companies went after writing and art with their AI instead of say, curing disease.
Art is a weapon. They've handed the uninspired a flintlock.
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On the one hand, I have told myself to stop going attack dog mode at all genAI.
On the other hand, Mr. Onion is right that there is a reason companies went after writing and art with their AI instead of say, curing disease.
Art is a weapon. They've handed the uninspired a flintlock.
On the other hand, Mr. Onion is right that there is a reason companies went after writing and art with their AI instead of say, curing disease.
Art is a weapon. They've handed the uninspired a flintlock.
Every American should have a homework assignment where they talk to non-americans about how healthcare works in their country vs America.
What do you mean long waits? You don't go to the doc at all at the moment. Being on a wait list would be an improvement!
What do you mean long waits? You don't go to the doc at all at the moment. Being on a wait list would be an improvement!
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Every American should have a homework assignment where they talk to non-americans about how healthcare works in their country vs America.
What do you mean long waits? You don't go to the doc at all at the moment. Being on a wait list would be an improvement!
What do you mean long waits? You don't go to the doc at all at the moment. Being on a wait list would be an improvement!
NES, the regular Nintendo as it were. My grandmother was huge into Mario 3, Bubble Bobble, Legendary Wings, and Dragon Warrior 3, and I learned from her. I got a Super Nintendo because me and my cousins were playing her console so much, she bought all of us SNES one Christmas so we had our own games
What's your "Origin Console"?
Most gamers have many favorite systems, but there's always one that basically DEFINES you.
I'm talking about the console that flipped the switch in your mind and turned you into a life-long gamer.
So, which one is it for YOU? 💫
Most gamers have many favorite systems, but there's always one that basically DEFINES you.
I'm talking about the console that flipped the switch in your mind and turned you into a life-long gamer.
So, which one is it for YOU? 💫
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NES, the regular Nintendo as it were. My grandmother was huge into Mario 3, Bubble Bobble, Legendary Wings, and Dragon Warrior 3, and I learned from her. I got a Super Nintendo because me and my cousins were playing her console so much, she bought all of us SNES one Christmas so we had our own games
There is a clip of Arin from game grumps screaming about a boss using an 'Unavoidable Chin Move', and sometimes I realize this is too often me when I'm playing games like Shadowverse WB or Master Duel, and man I dislike that. I really do need to play more #fabtcg on Talishar.
Game Grumps Animated - Unavoidable Chin Move - by Ghost Satellite
YouTube video by GameGrumps
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
There is a clip of Arin from game grumps screaming about a boss using an 'Unavoidable Chin Move', and sometimes I realize this is too often me when I'm playing games like Shadowverse WB or Master Duel, and man I dislike that. I really do need to play more #fabtcg on Talishar.
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It's my birthday today! ☺️
If you could spare a repost, it would be much appreciated!
If you could spare a repost, it would be much appreciated!
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It's my birthday today! ☺️
If you could spare a repost, it would be much appreciated!
If you could spare a repost, it would be much appreciated!
We went and saw Predator Badlands tonight. It was a fun movie, and while I know a lot of people were hesitant about a movie from the PoV of a Predator, this was a blast. It had minimal 'fan-service escalation' (moments where they do the thing you recognize, but BIGGER!) and the plot functions.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We went and saw Predator Badlands tonight. It was a fun movie, and while I know a lot of people were hesitant about a movie from the PoV of a Predator, this was a blast. It had minimal 'fan-service escalation' (moments where they do the thing you recognize, but BIGGER!) and the plot functions.
This jumpscared me. I'm safe for now.
Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This jumpscared me. I'm safe for now.
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HAPPY WEREWOLF WEDNESDAY
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
HAPPY WEREWOLF WEDNESDAY
I watched 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', the film, and it reminded me how much I like a good mystery and some uncertainty.
So I started Slow Horses just to get hit with more Gary Oldman. They will have to chain that man up to get him to stop acting.
So I started Slow Horses just to get hit with more Gary Oldman. They will have to chain that man up to get him to stop acting.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I watched 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', the film, and it reminded me how much I like a good mystery and some uncertainty.
So I started Slow Horses just to get hit with more Gary Oldman. They will have to chain that man up to get him to stop acting.
So I started Slow Horses just to get hit with more Gary Oldman. They will have to chain that man up to get him to stop acting.
The urge to get my speculative fiction published so I can make my friends read it, and get them to buy into my homebrew #ttrpg setting.
The reward for success would be my players buying into the setting on their own!
The reward for success would be my players buying into the setting on their own!
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The urge to get my speculative fiction published so I can make my friends read it, and get them to buy into my homebrew #ttrpg setting.
The reward for success would be my players buying into the setting on their own!
The reward for success would be my players buying into the setting on their own!
Okay I rolled credits on Pokemon Z-A and...
Fun game that absolutely feels like amateur work. I think many have already said this. Dogwater story, with no VO and minimal animations. Problems come out of nowhere, stakes are established right before they are resolved, the battles are fun but chaos.
Fun game that absolutely feels like amateur work. I think many have already said this. Dogwater story, with no VO and minimal animations. Problems come out of nowhere, stakes are established right before they are resolved, the battles are fun but chaos.
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Okay I rolled credits on Pokemon Z-A and...
Fun game that absolutely feels like amateur work. I think many have already said this. Dogwater story, with no VO and minimal animations. Problems come out of nowhere, stakes are established right before they are resolved, the battles are fun but chaos.
Fun game that absolutely feels like amateur work. I think many have already said this. Dogwater story, with no VO and minimal animations. Problems come out of nowhere, stakes are established right before they are resolved, the battles are fun but chaos.
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Flesh and Blood’s next World Premiere is London-bound! Be among the first to turn the pages of the Compendium of Rathe 📖
This is sure to be a landmark celebration, so answer London’s call and book your tickets today! ⬇️
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This is sure to be a landmark celebration, so answer London’s call and book your tickets today! ⬇️
buff.ly/FQ2Vha6
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Flesh and Blood’s next World Premiere is London-bound! Be among the first to turn the pages of the Compendium of Rathe 📖
This is sure to be a landmark celebration, so answer London’s call and book your tickets today! ⬇️
buff.ly/FQ2Vha6
This is sure to be a landmark celebration, so answer London’s call and book your tickets today! ⬇️
buff.ly/FQ2Vha6
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November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I hope their whole coalition crashes and burns.
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I hope their whole coalition crashes and burns.
>Set with Azir and Irelia
>Sand Soldiers
>Lucian champ
Riftbound is trying to tempt me.
BACK FOUL DEMON!
>Sand Soldiers
>Lucian champ
Riftbound is trying to tempt me.
BACK FOUL DEMON!
Introducing Spritforged! Riftbound’s Second Set
YouTube video by Riftbound
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
>Set with Azir and Irelia
>Sand Soldiers
>Lucian champ
Riftbound is trying to tempt me.
BACK FOUL DEMON!
>Sand Soldiers
>Lucian champ
Riftbound is trying to tempt me.
BACK FOUL DEMON!
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November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
It is funny how much I've forgotten.
In my head, I've never been published in a lit mag, for lack of trying and because... *vaguely gestures at self*
Then we were cleaning up, and I find a copy of my university undergrad lit mag, and I had a poem published in there!
In my head, I've never been published in a lit mag, for lack of trying and because... *vaguely gestures at self*
Then we were cleaning up, and I find a copy of my university undergrad lit mag, and I had a poem published in there!
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 AM
It is funny how much I've forgotten.
In my head, I've never been published in a lit mag, for lack of trying and because... *vaguely gestures at self*
Then we were cleaning up, and I find a copy of my university undergrad lit mag, and I had a poem published in there!
In my head, I've never been published in a lit mag, for lack of trying and because... *vaguely gestures at self*
Then we were cleaning up, and I find a copy of my university undergrad lit mag, and I had a poem published in there!