Atlanta Tomczak
@tomczak.bsky.social
I'm here for college football and TTRPGs.
Librarian, East Tennessean, amateur bronze age and horror enthusiast.
He/him
Blog: myceliummischef.blogspot.com
Librarian, East Tennessean, amateur bronze age and horror enthusiast.
He/him
Blog: myceliummischef.blogspot.com
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I'm having a Clearance Sale for the print editions of Primeval and What We Give to Alien Gods (Mothership 0e).
Get them for 50% off!
shop.lonearchivist.com
Get them for 50% off!
shop.lonearchivist.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I'm having a Clearance Sale for the print editions of Primeval and What We Give to Alien Gods (Mothership 0e).
Get them for 50% off!
shop.lonearchivist.com
Get them for 50% off!
shop.lonearchivist.com
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There can be real fun for players in Mos Eisley-style settings like this. I have played in games where players could bring anything and (most) people had a blast. It is also part of the charm of something like City State of the Invincible Overlord- a place where all the “monsters” of the D&D live
my least OSR take is that I like a billion different species in my games but my most OSR take is that they all have to be a b/x class.
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
There can be real fun for players in Mos Eisley-style settings like this. I have played in games where players could bring anything and (most) people had a blast. It is also part of the charm of something like City State of the Invincible Overlord- a place where all the “monsters” of the D&D live
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remember the real holiday
Save the date: March 31st is the 4th annual Mira Bellwether buy a trans woman a pizza day; deets and proper poster to come
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
remember the real holiday
One of my first library school papers was on this topic, but absolutely. Reading by sight and reading by listening have some really interesting differences but both are unquestionably forms of reading.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but listening to an audio book absolutely counts as “reading” a book.
In fact, I’d argue that listening to an author read their own work aloud is an exceptionally magical and even holy experience.
I love it so much. Especially as my eyesight gets worse.
In fact, I’d argue that listening to an author read their own work aloud is an exceptionally magical and even holy experience.
I love it so much. Especially as my eyesight gets worse.
February 17, 2026 at 1:50 AM
One of my first library school papers was on this topic, but absolutely. Reading by sight and reading by listening have some really interesting differences but both are unquestionably forms of reading.
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Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
February 16, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
Honestly, if I suddenly got rich, you'd hear from me more than ever. If I could stop working, I'd have way more time for posting.
Every now & then I see people post things like “if I suddenly got rich, you’d never hear from me again, all my socials will be deleted,” etc.
Are we forgetting everything we know about wealth, power & unaccountability? You would post constantly. Trivially. Self-destructively. Like rich people do!
Are we forgetting everything we know about wealth, power & unaccountability? You would post constantly. Trivially. Self-destructively. Like rich people do!
February 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Honestly, if I suddenly got rich, you'd hear from me more than ever. If I could stop working, I'd have way more time for posting.
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The Fulton Co library was at Love Yall this weekend signing new users up AND THEY HAD OUT OF STATE SIGNUPS ($40) OPEN.
I sprinted back to their table so fast. I think I accidentally yelled "I NEED SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY TENNESSEE LIBRARY PLEASE" at the poor librarian working.
💙📚 #booksky
I sprinted back to their table so fast. I think I accidentally yelled "I NEED SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY TENNESSEE LIBRARY PLEASE" at the poor librarian working.
💙📚 #booksky
February 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The Fulton Co library was at Love Yall this weekend signing new users up AND THEY HAD OUT OF STATE SIGNUPS ($40) OPEN.
I sprinted back to their table so fast. I think I accidentally yelled "I NEED SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY TENNESSEE LIBRARY PLEASE" at the poor librarian working.
💙📚 #booksky
I sprinted back to their table so fast. I think I accidentally yelled "I NEED SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY TENNESSEE LIBRARY PLEASE" at the poor librarian working.
💙📚 #booksky
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A runner has to begin loop 4 by the 36 hour mark in order to continue. Neither Damian nor Sébastien will finish loop 3 in time to begin loop 4; however, if they complete loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. #BM100
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A runner has to begin loop 4 by the 36 hour mark in order to continue. Neither Damian nor Sébastien will finish loop 3 in time to begin loop 4; however, if they complete loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. #BM100
Used my tax return plus some other money I had tucked away to start building my own computer, my first desktop as an adult. I bought almost everything I need, I just have $100 left with which to buy... a GPU
February 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Used my tax return plus some other money I had tucked away to start building my own computer, my first desktop as an adult. I bought almost everything I need, I just have $100 left with which to buy... a GPU
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I, a child of rednecks and descendant of millworkers, have more in common with these men than anyone who calls them my enemy.
Chinese astronauts become the first to grill wings in space, paving the way for future uncstronauts
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I, a child of rednecks and descendant of millworkers, have more in common with these men than anyone who calls them my enemy.
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I wrote an informal essay on the Mechsploitation genre, as both a small history lesson but also diving in to what makes it sexy, horrible, and the most exciting science fiction genre of the 2020's. Read about it here:
www.patreon.com/posts/150672...
www.patreon.com/posts/150672...
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I wrote an informal essay on the Mechsploitation genre, as both a small history lesson but also diving in to what makes it sexy, horrible, and the most exciting science fiction genre of the 2020's. Read about it here:
www.patreon.com/posts/150672...
www.patreon.com/posts/150672...
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At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
February 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
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MEDALHA DE OURO BRASIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLL
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes the first South American ever to win a medal in any Winter Olympic event!!!!!
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes the first South American ever to win a medal in any Winter Olympic event!!!!!
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
MEDALHA DE OURO BRASIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLL
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes the first South American ever to win a medal in any Winter Olympic event!!!!!
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes the first South American ever to win a medal in any Winter Olympic event!!!!!
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BTW IMO, an underrated element of transgender venom against Gavin Newsom is his cruelty to the homeless. I think general online Dem populations may see homelessness as an abstract issue whereas trans people are very likely to see it as a potential future or current reality for ourselves/our friends
February 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
BTW IMO, an underrated element of transgender venom against Gavin Newsom is his cruelty to the homeless. I think general online Dem populations may see homelessness as an abstract issue whereas trans people are very likely to see it as a potential future or current reality for ourselves/our friends
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
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This month’s riso print, an homage to John Carpenter’s The Thing - my favorite film (right next to Big Trouble in Little China)
February 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
This month’s riso print, an homage to John Carpenter’s The Thing - my favorite film (right next to Big Trouble in Little China)
Blackout is such a cool adventure, I'm definitely backing this one
Blackout in Crater Valley really blew my mind and definitely was an inspiration to WHPA. Now, the elusive ZOG brings us back with Return to Crater Valley!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zog...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zog...
RETURN to Crater Valley: Secrets of the Mask
A VHS-era slasher adventure powered by the Dungeon Crawl Classics role playing game
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Blackout is such a cool adventure, I'm definitely backing this one
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I can respect leaking military secrets to win a forum argument but to do it for profit is just unseemly.
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I can respect leaking military secrets to win a forum argument but to do it for profit is just unseemly.
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I wrote a d100 random advancement table for humans. Ostensibly for my Middle-earth Hexcrawl ruleset, I think this could easily be used for any fantasy adventure game. As I think that humans are the most warlike of peoples, this list could be used for your fighter random advancements:
Random Human Advancement
When you level up, you gain a random benefit based on your race or class. Here's what humans get. You can either roll a d9 for your culture ...
riseupcomus.blogspot.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I wrote a d100 random advancement table for humans. Ostensibly for my Middle-earth Hexcrawl ruleset, I think this could easily be used for any fantasy adventure game. As I think that humans are the most warlike of peoples, this list could be used for your fighter random advancements:
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the Disco Elysium music really pushes this over the top
Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
the Disco Elysium music really pushes this over the top
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Mountaineer friends, would you mind sharing this with your networks? ABTCR is trying to find a home for this sweet B&T girl:
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Mountaineer friends, would you mind sharing this with your networks? ABTCR is trying to find a home for this sweet B&T girl:
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scott hanson: and now let’s take you to Rho for an event making its olympic debut, the mixed team cigarette relay race
commentator 1, kiwi: and the canadian team has just finished getting their racers in position on the bar patio
commentator 2, american: of course they’re the favorites here
commentator 1, kiwi: and the canadian team has just finished getting their racers in position on the bar patio
commentator 2, american: of course they’re the favorites here
February 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
scott hanson: and now let’s take you to Rho for an event making its olympic debut, the mixed team cigarette relay race
commentator 1, kiwi: and the canadian team has just finished getting their racers in position on the bar patio
commentator 2, american: of course they’re the favorites here
commentator 1, kiwi: and the canadian team has just finished getting their racers in position on the bar patio
commentator 2, american: of course they’re the favorites here