Dave Percival
@tetrapod.bsky.social
He/Him. Former Carpenter, occasional gamer + writer, proud dad and husband, hockey nut, fumbling gardener, and home cooking nerd.
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Dave Percival
@tetrapod.bsky.social
· Dec 9
I've had 40+ new followers today, and no idea why.
Anyways, if you're new here, hello!
I'm Dave, I mostly post about gaming stuff, cooking, and when the weather's nice, gardening.
I follow back chaotically, as the mood strikes. And I block alt right chuds.
Anyways, if you're new here, hello!
I'm Dave, I mostly post about gaming stuff, cooking, and when the weather's nice, gardening.
I follow back chaotically, as the mood strikes. And I block alt right chuds.
My sister's girlfriend is from South Africa, so my sister has started learning Dutch (Afrikaans isn't on Duolingo, and they're very similar languages).
So my sister and I are practicing Dutch together.
Very cool. Or should I say, Veel Goed.
So my sister and I are practicing Dutch together.
Very cool. Or should I say, Veel Goed.
December 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
My sister's girlfriend is from South Africa, so my sister has started learning Dutch (Afrikaans isn't on Duolingo, and they're very similar languages).
So my sister and I are practicing Dutch together.
Very cool. Or should I say, Veel Goed.
So my sister and I are practicing Dutch together.
Very cool. Or should I say, Veel Goed.
Four games that defined my 2025:
December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Four games that defined my 2025:
I really want to make an iron age Viking/Celtic game.
And on the cover will be a Viking woman. She'll be black, or maybe Asian. She'll have facial piercings. And have a pride flag.
Just to bug the ever loving shit out of the chuds who flock to Norse games.
And on the cover will be a Viking woman. She'll be black, or maybe Asian. She'll have facial piercings. And have a pride flag.
Just to bug the ever loving shit out of the chuds who flock to Norse games.
December 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I really want to make an iron age Viking/Celtic game.
And on the cover will be a Viking woman. She'll be black, or maybe Asian. She'll have facial piercings. And have a pride flag.
Just to bug the ever loving shit out of the chuds who flock to Norse games.
And on the cover will be a Viking woman. She'll be black, or maybe Asian. She'll have facial piercings. And have a pride flag.
Just to bug the ever loving shit out of the chuds who flock to Norse games.
Dear LGBTQ friends.
How do you feel about straight cishet folk who are polyamarous using the pride flag and queer label?
A family member and his wife came out as poly, which, fine, but theyre acting like it's the same sort of thing as my bi sister.
It annoys me, but I'm def not the authority.
How do you feel about straight cishet folk who are polyamarous using the pride flag and queer label?
A family member and his wife came out as poly, which, fine, but theyre acting like it's the same sort of thing as my bi sister.
It annoys me, but I'm def not the authority.
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Dear LGBTQ friends.
How do you feel about straight cishet folk who are polyamarous using the pride flag and queer label?
A family member and his wife came out as poly, which, fine, but theyre acting like it's the same sort of thing as my bi sister.
It annoys me, but I'm def not the authority.
How do you feel about straight cishet folk who are polyamarous using the pride flag and queer label?
A family member and his wife came out as poly, which, fine, but theyre acting like it's the same sort of thing as my bi sister.
It annoys me, but I'm def not the authority.
I'm still alive. Just more boring than usual, and have absolutely nothing interesting to post about. Unless you want a half dozen hot takes about the latest Arc Raiders updates.
December 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I'm still alive. Just more boring than usual, and have absolutely nothing interesting to post about. Unless you want a half dozen hot takes about the latest Arc Raiders updates.
My wifes BFF is really into hockey smut. Like, the shows and books where hockey players bang other hockey players.
Today I told her a bunch of (non smutty) hockey stories, and she was enamoured.
If I play the cards right, I might be able to turn her into a real hockey fan.
Today I told her a bunch of (non smutty) hockey stories, and she was enamoured.
If I play the cards right, I might be able to turn her into a real hockey fan.
December 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
My wifes BFF is really into hockey smut. Like, the shows and books where hockey players bang other hockey players.
Today I told her a bunch of (non smutty) hockey stories, and she was enamoured.
If I play the cards right, I might be able to turn her into a real hockey fan.
Today I told her a bunch of (non smutty) hockey stories, and she was enamoured.
If I play the cards right, I might be able to turn her into a real hockey fan.
The new season of #ArcRaiders started today, and I'm enjoying starting from scratch.
It seems like it's become a lot less friendly in solo lobbies, as a bunch of normally friendly people have turned into sharks smelling blood in the water.
It seems like it's become a lot less friendly in solo lobbies, as a bunch of normally friendly people have turned into sharks smelling blood in the water.
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The new season of #ArcRaiders started today, and I'm enjoying starting from scratch.
It seems like it's become a lot less friendly in solo lobbies, as a bunch of normally friendly people have turned into sharks smelling blood in the water.
It seems like it's become a lot less friendly in solo lobbies, as a bunch of normally friendly people have turned into sharks smelling blood in the water.
We're at a hotel tonight for a friend's birthday, and I just overheard two staff discussing their various health obsessions (diet, exercise, "cleanses", etc).
During a smoke break.
During a smoke break.
December 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We're at a hotel tonight for a friend's birthday, and I just overheard two staff discussing their various health obsessions (diet, exercise, "cleanses", etc).
During a smoke break.
During a smoke break.
My favourite bar got rid of the TV screens that played old movies, as well as the chalk board of all the beers on tap... And replaced it all with a MENU.
Bars should not have menus. You should just KNOW drinks, like they're magical spells.
Bummed me out.
My Old Fashioned was still great, though.
Bars should not have menus. You should just KNOW drinks, like they're magical spells.
Bummed me out.
My Old Fashioned was still great, though.
December 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
My favourite bar got rid of the TV screens that played old movies, as well as the chalk board of all the beers on tap... And replaced it all with a MENU.
Bars should not have menus. You should just KNOW drinks, like they're magical spells.
Bummed me out.
My Old Fashioned was still great, though.
Bars should not have menus. You should just KNOW drinks, like they're magical spells.
Bummed me out.
My Old Fashioned was still great, though.
It's an Arc Raiders Christmas, and I'm spending far too much time finding Candelberries so we can all celebrate.
Im doing a character wipe tomorrow, so I think I'll load up my character with all the blueprints, epic weapons, and keys I've accumulated, and hand them out like I'm Santa.
Im doing a character wipe tomorrow, so I think I'll load up my character with all the blueprints, epic weapons, and keys I've accumulated, and hand them out like I'm Santa.
December 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
It's an Arc Raiders Christmas, and I'm spending far too much time finding Candelberries so we can all celebrate.
Im doing a character wipe tomorrow, so I think I'll load up my character with all the blueprints, epic weapons, and keys I've accumulated, and hand them out like I'm Santa.
Im doing a character wipe tomorrow, so I think I'll load up my character with all the blueprints, epic weapons, and keys I've accumulated, and hand them out like I'm Santa.
Did a run at the local board game cafe, for xmas. Got games for my siblings and my daughter. Accidentally bought an extra game (thunder road, aka "mad Max meets Mario kart").
Would it be weird if I wrapped it and put it under the tree for myself?
Would it be weird if I wrapped it and put it under the tree for myself?
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Did a run at the local board game cafe, for xmas. Got games for my siblings and my daughter. Accidentally bought an extra game (thunder road, aka "mad Max meets Mario kart").
Would it be weird if I wrapped it and put it under the tree for myself?
Would it be weird if I wrapped it and put it under the tree for myself?
Any good TTRPGs out there that have good group stealth mechanics? That you'd be willing to share?
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Any good TTRPGs out there that have good group stealth mechanics? That you'd be willing to share?
Just made a Negroni, have some nice light snacks, and wrapped up in my comfiest PJs. Think it's high time to put on some old Blues, and roll up a Traveller character.
December 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Just made a Negroni, have some nice light snacks, and wrapped up in my comfiest PJs. Think it's high time to put on some old Blues, and roll up a Traveller character.
Just did something I'm profoundly ashamed of. Something I've never done my whole life:
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Just did something I'm profoundly ashamed of. Something I've never done my whole life:
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
After many, many hours of #ArcRaiders, I've developed my preferred way of playing:
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
1/2
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
1/2
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
After many, many hours of #ArcRaiders, I've developed my preferred way of playing:
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
1/2
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
1/2
Imagine being trapped in a burning car, and it just happens to be a Ford Escape.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Imagine being trapped in a burning car, and it just happens to be a Ford Escape.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
Reposted by Dave Percival
Artist: S-Crimmy https://b3ta.com/board/11423341
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Artist: S-Crimmy https://b3ta.com/board/11423341
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
Reposted by Dave Percival
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Victoria has happy hours that are two hours long. Some restaurants have them from 2 to 4, some from 3 to 5, and some from 4 to 6. There's also a late night happy hour that starts at around 7.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Victoria has happy hours that are two hours long. Some restaurants have them from 2 to 4, some from 3 to 5, and some from 4 to 6. There's also a late night happy hour that starts at around 7.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
Stardew Valley style TTRPG.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Stardew Valley style TTRPG.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
TTRPG set in a grocery store.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 AM
TTRPG set in a grocery store.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
TTRPG set in the 1980s.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
TTRPG set in the 1980s.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
Bought my daughter the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack on vinyl for xmas today. At my favourite record store. I immediately explained "uh, it's not for me."
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Bought my daughter the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack on vinyl for xmas today. At my favourite record store. I immediately explained "uh, it's not for me."
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Wake up, new band just dropped.
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Wake up, new band just dropped.
Steampunk mech game, where the PCs are mercenaries working for the colonial powers of 1875, in orbital balloon stations in the rings of Saturn.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Steampunk mech game, where the PCs are mercenaries working for the colonial powers of 1875, in orbital balloon stations in the rings of Saturn.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.