Natalie Ash (she/her)
@thenatalieash.bsky.social
Fuck you, make me.
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
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Ember and Ash
byemberandash.itch.io
Exchanging goods via currency exchange is so last century.
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
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Hasbro can fuck right off.
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hasbro can fuck right off.
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I think there is a very possible needle-threading that will work on way too many people in which DnD and MtG openly declare they will not be doing HP crossovers and thus greenlight every other Hasbro property for that shit.
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I think there is a very possible needle-threading that will work on way too many people in which DnD and MtG openly declare they will not be doing HP crossovers and thus greenlight every other Hasbro property for that shit.
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The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
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Happy Monday!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Happy Monday!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
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I'm trying to connect more with the ttrpg community in general at the moment. I make short video reviews of a different #ttrpg game every week on YouTube and I'm keen to find more games to review. What games are you looking forward to in 2026?
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'm trying to connect more with the ttrpg community in general at the moment. I make short video reviews of a different #ttrpg game every week on YouTube and I'm keen to find more games to review. What games are you looking forward to in 2026?
Are dating apps the most effective way to make you feel like shit? Seems like it 😞
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Are dating apps the most effective way to make you feel like shit? Seems like it 😞
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM
An it dev said to me the other day that they were good with using ai tools. I left it alone, but the 20 years I spent in IT and dev informs that I would NEVER EVER EVER trust a black box device to do… anything. It is code that cannot be checked or maintained. 🤷♀️ i don’t get it at all.
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 AM
An it dev said to me the other day that they were good with using ai tools. I left it alone, but the 20 years I spent in IT and dev informs that I would NEVER EVER EVER trust a black box device to do… anything. It is code that cannot be checked or maintained. 🤷♀️ i don’t get it at all.
So the answer is to *keep playing the bloated mess of 5e*???? Instead of playing a game where all the rules a player needs could fit on a business card?
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
February 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
So the answer is to *keep playing the bloated mess of 5e*???? Instead of playing a game where all the rules a player needs could fit on a business card?
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
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It's a drop weekend! First drop of 2026!
New stuff's in the shop, like...
Dreadfarer, a solo eldritch horror RPG by @neonrot.bsky.social
🗺️
Discover a delightfully unsettling land full of danger, mystery, and valuable treasure. Can you survive long enough to bring back your haul?
New stuff's in the shop, like...
Dreadfarer, a solo eldritch horror RPG by @neonrot.bsky.social
🗺️
Discover a delightfully unsettling land full of danger, mystery, and valuable treasure. Can you survive long enough to bring back your haul?
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's a drop weekend! First drop of 2026!
New stuff's in the shop, like...
Dreadfarer, a solo eldritch horror RPG by @neonrot.bsky.social
🗺️
Discover a delightfully unsettling land full of danger, mystery, and valuable treasure. Can you survive long enough to bring back your haul?
New stuff's in the shop, like...
Dreadfarer, a solo eldritch horror RPG by @neonrot.bsky.social
🗺️
Discover a delightfully unsettling land full of danger, mystery, and valuable treasure. Can you survive long enough to bring back your haul?
lol, we have session 1 coming up this week but i've already bought the mini for the tier 3 outfit changes!
Made it to Tier 3! 🎉💙
We hit level 5 a bit ago, but I just got around to giving my gals an outfit change. Pretty happy with how these turned out.
#daggerheart #fivebannersburning #ttrpg #ocsky #art
We hit level 5 a bit ago, but I just got around to giving my gals an outfit change. Pretty happy with how these turned out.
#daggerheart #fivebannersburning #ttrpg #ocsky #art
February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
lol, we have session 1 coming up this week but i've already bought the mini for the tier 3 outfit changes!
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💾⬇️ Quick reminder: We have a free, 40-page preview of Blades '68 that features the full playbooks of the Hull and the Swinger, plus the Crew playbook for the Hit Squad, and some further world lore.
Get a link to download by following the project here:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get a link to download by following the project here:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
February 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
💾⬇️ Quick reminder: We have a free, 40-page preview of Blades '68 that features the full playbooks of the Hull and the Swinger, plus the Crew playbook for the Hit Squad, and some further world lore.
Get a link to download by following the project here:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get a link to download by following the project here:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Let's talk 'cosy' for a sec! In Toe Beans, cosy means creating a space where characters can share honest conversations, be vulnerable, and explore the kind of quiet, necessary moments that often get skipped in bigger quests. (cont in thread)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
Toe Beans Magical Cat Cafe: A Supplement for Daggerheart
Welcome to Toe Beans, a magical cat cafe purrfect to drop in to your Daggerheart game, by Fistful of Crits.
www.kickstarter.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Let's talk 'cosy' for a sec! In Toe Beans, cosy means creating a space where characters can share honest conversations, be vulnerable, and explore the kind of quiet, necessary moments that often get skipped in bigger quests. (cont in thread)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...
... Okay. Seems I need to learn Japanese and move to Japan so I can get the yuri books I want. Literally, I ordered "There's No Freaking Way..." (Watanare/MuriMuri) novel volume 5 and it's been on backorder for about 4 months. Volume 7? Nowhere to be found. The short story collection? Untranslated.
February 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM
... Okay. Seems I need to learn Japanese and move to Japan so I can get the yuri books I want. Literally, I ordered "There's No Freaking Way..." (Watanare/MuriMuri) novel volume 5 and it's been on backorder for about 4 months. Volume 7? Nowhere to be found. The short story collection? Untranslated.
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I think this is a key observation. Once you understand that a credit score isn't about 'financial responsibility' in a vacuum, but is instead about 'how much do they borrow, how much do they pay off, and how long do they keep their accounts open and accumulating debt' you understand how shit works.
If I have any advice for people just trying to comes to terms with credit scores it's to approach them as though they're adversarial.
They're not for you. They're a way to tell lenders whether or not you're a juicy mark and will make payments for years on end.
It's like grading meat.
They're not for you. They're a way to tell lenders whether or not you're a juicy mark and will make payments for years on end.
It's like grading meat.
February 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
I think this is a key observation. Once you understand that a credit score isn't about 'financial responsibility' in a vacuum, but is instead about 'how much do they borrow, how much do they pay off, and how long do they keep their accounts open and accumulating debt' you understand how shit works.
Well. A response.
Take from it what you will.
Take from it what you will.
a response to the @rascal.news article on yazeba's bed & breakfast, clarifying some misunderstandings and (hopefully) providing a clearer explanation of what happened
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
February 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Well. A response.
Take from it what you will.
Take from it what you will.
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Reposted by Natalie Ash (she/her)
He's disabled. They're going to murder him because he's disabled.
A man taken into custody in Rochester Thursday by federal immigration agents and now held at the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities is a recent organ transplant recipient who is without his needed anti-rejection medication, state Rep. Kim Hicks tells MPR News.
Transplant recipient arrested by federal agents in Rochester needs medicine, state representative says
State Rep. Kim Hicks told MPR News she drove to the Whipple Federal Building near Ft. Snelling Thursday night to give the man his medication but authorities wouldn't take it without a doctor's note. S...
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
He's disabled. They're going to murder him because he's disabled.
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Pinterest CEO fired employees for sharing a way to search a public database for who had been laid off as he "doubles down" on AI
www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...
February 7, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Pinterest CEO fired employees for sharing a way to search a public database for who had been laid off as he "doubles down" on AI
www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...
www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...
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ICE isn’t out of Minnesota. Enforcement hasn’t stopped; in many places it’s intensified. What changed wasn’t the raids, it was the coverage. As pressure grew, cameras shifted and Democrats redirected the conversation. But ICE activity in Minnesota is still very real & ongoing. #FuckICE #AbolishICE
February 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
ICE isn’t out of Minnesota. Enforcement hasn’t stopped; in many places it’s intensified. What changed wasn’t the raids, it was the coverage. As pressure grew, cameras shifted and Democrats redirected the conversation. But ICE activity in Minnesota is still very real & ongoing. #FuckICE #AbolishICE
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Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Democratizing the arts looks like universal income, low-barrier grants for both emerging and working artists, well-funded municipal arts & recreation programs, vibrant third spaces, and a well-funded public school system with progressive curriculum.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
Not a free pass for corporate-owned slop engines.
I guess I'm late to the Cosmic Princess Kaguya topic. I watched it and enjoyed it. I can understand why some people would have some unfulfilled desires about the story, but I'm pretty okay with that.
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
I guess I'm late to the Cosmic Princess Kaguya topic. I watched it and enjoyed it. I can understand why some people would have some unfulfilled desires about the story, but I'm pretty okay with that.