Trevor 🍁🇨🇦
@trevorsideas.bsky.social
Cat butler. GameDev. Engineer. Artist. Gamer.
Created a game engine: Ascension.
Believes creating things to make the world happier is a good life.
No GenAI.
Created a game engine: Ascension.
Believes creating things to make the world happier is a good life.
No GenAI.
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One explanation for economic populism in the US is the recurring cycle of bubbles and bailouts that happens without any democratic input
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
One explanation for economic populism in the US is the recurring cycle of bubbles and bailouts that happens without any democratic input
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Microsoft Open Sources Zork I, II and III
Microsoft Open Sources Zork I, II and III
The history of the game Zork is a long and winding one, starting with MUDs and kin on university mainframes – where students entertained themselves in between their studies – …read more
hackaday.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Microsoft Open Sources Zork I, II and III
Seen multiple complaints that Matilda, Princess of Cannock, is a bad spellcaster and weak fighter.
Are they playing the same game? She gets great spells (e.g., Kacrack) and abilities (e.g., Thin Air and Wizardly Waft).
Some of her stats are a little low but give her a few seeds and she shines.
Are they playing the same game? She gets great spells (e.g., Kacrack) and abilities (e.g., Thin Air and Wizardly Waft).
Some of her stats are a little low but give her a few seeds and she shines.
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Seen multiple complaints that Matilda, Princess of Cannock, is a bad spellcaster and weak fighter.
Are they playing the same game? She gets great spells (e.g., Kacrack) and abilities (e.g., Thin Air and Wizardly Waft).
Some of her stats are a little low but give her a few seeds and she shines.
Are they playing the same game? She gets great spells (e.g., Kacrack) and abilities (e.g., Thin Air and Wizardly Waft).
Some of her stats are a little low but give her a few seeds and she shines.
Ever since I won the loyalty card the tombola gods are mad at me.
Nothing but the lowest 3 prizes on loop!
Nothing but the lowest 3 prizes on loop!
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Ever since I won the loyalty card the tombola gods are mad at me.
Nothing but the lowest 3 prizes on loop!
Nothing but the lowest 3 prizes on loop!
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How One Uncaught Rust Exception Took Out Cloudflare
How One Uncaught Rust Exception Took Out Cloudflare
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
How One Uncaught Rust Exception Took Out Cloudflare
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It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
It turns out that the folks at Anthropic used two of my books to train their Large Language Models. I've gone and submitted my claim via the class action settlement. If you're an author whose work has been stolen, you should too
Look, Matilda, just get in my party! Stop running away and going off on your own!
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Look, Matilda, just get in my party! Stop running away and going off on your own!
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Aside from the obvious ways that OpenAI, ChatGPT and other LLMs have stolen from artists and creatives, I wonder… in what ways (and to what extent) have they stolen from you personally?
I’m writing an essay on the subject and curious to hear people’s thoughts and reactions to the question.
I’m writing an essay on the subject and curious to hear people’s thoughts and reactions to the question.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Aside from the obvious ways that OpenAI, ChatGPT and other LLMs have stolen from artists and creatives, I wonder… in what ways (and to what extent) have they stolen from you personally?
I’m writing an essay on the subject and curious to hear people’s thoughts and reactions to the question.
I’m writing an essay on the subject and curious to hear people’s thoughts and reactions to the question.
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Welp, that 'AI' revolution is going great.
Seems like whoever is behind these 'toys' should be in prison for child endangerment and potentially worse things to do with underage adult activities.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...
Seems like whoever is behind these 'toys' should be in prison for child endangerment and potentially worse things to do with underage adult activities.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
edition.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Welp, that 'AI' revolution is going great.
Seems like whoever is behind these 'toys' should be in prison for child endangerment and potentially worse things to do with underage adult activities.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...
Seems like whoever is behind these 'toys' should be in prison for child endangerment and potentially worse things to do with underage adult activities.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...
Really trying to not post about politics anymore but...
This is where we are. Cut many of our hard fought environment protections. Making deals with some of the worst nations on the planet. Anything for a profit.
Fossil of the day award winner, indeed.
This is where we are. Cut many of our hard fought environment protections. Making deals with some of the worst nations on the planet. Anything for a profit.
Fossil of the day award winner, indeed.
Yesterday Canada received the "fossil of the day" award for countries doing the most to achieve the least. First time since Harper was PM.
In recent years Canada built up influence, but under Carney is seen as a country that chooses irrelevancy in negotiations as it pursues a fossil fuel agenda.
In recent years Canada built up influence, but under Carney is seen as a country that chooses irrelevancy in negotiations as it pursues a fossil fuel agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Really trying to not post about politics anymore but...
This is where we are. Cut many of our hard fought environment protections. Making deals with some of the worst nations on the planet. Anything for a profit.
Fossil of the day award winner, indeed.
This is where we are. Cut many of our hard fought environment protections. Making deals with some of the worst nations on the planet. Anything for a profit.
Fossil of the day award winner, indeed.
"AI business model is steal first, ask permission later, and Google's CEO is clinging to the notion of opt-outs as justifying it: 'We do give people those rights'"
🤣
Opt-outs don't work.
They are not easy, broad, or functional as most "opt-out" material is added anyway from secondary sources.
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Opt-outs don't work.
They are not easy, broad, or functional as most "opt-out" material is added anyway from secondary sources.
Everyone knows the AI business model is steal first, ask permission later, and Google's CEO is clinging to the notion of opt-outs as justifying it: 'We do give people those rights'
"There was clearly a lot of excess investment, but none of us would question whether the internet was profound."
www.pcgamer.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"AI business model is steal first, ask permission later, and Google's CEO is clinging to the notion of opt-outs as justifying it: 'We do give people those rights'"
🤣
Opt-outs don't work.
They are not easy, broad, or functional as most "opt-out" material is added anyway from secondary sources.
🤣
Opt-outs don't work.
They are not easy, broad, or functional as most "opt-out" material is added anyway from secondary sources.
I'm still super excited about Dragon Qu1est 7 Reimagined but I really don't get some of the complaints. They don't match my experience at all.
"It was too hard to find the shards in the original."
Really? Why?
"The volcano at Engow was too mazey"
I think it had a required pit drop but too mazey?
"It was too hard to find the shards in the original."
Really? Why?
"The volcano at Engow was too mazey"
I think it had a required pit drop but too mazey?
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm still super excited about Dragon Qu1est 7 Reimagined but I really don't get some of the complaints. They don't match my experience at all.
"It was too hard to find the shards in the original."
Really? Why?
"The volcano at Engow was too mazey"
I think it had a required pit drop but too mazey?
"It was too hard to find the shards in the original."
Really? Why?
"The volcano at Engow was too mazey"
I think it had a required pit drop but too mazey?
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authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
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Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition hardcover book is $17.68 on Amazon (49% off, 240 pages) buff.ly/bsWxzOh
Walmart buff.ly/HT7WD2Q #ad
Walmart buff.ly/HT7WD2Q #ad
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition hardcover book is $17.68 on Amazon (49% off, 240 pages) buff.ly/bsWxzOh
Walmart buff.ly/HT7WD2Q #ad
Walmart buff.ly/HT7WD2Q #ad
Was curious what outfits were available beyond the cat and dog suit.
If curious it requires the usual set of 4 pieces of equipment...
If curious it requires the usual set of 4 pieces of equipment...
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Was curious what outfits were available beyond the cat and dog suit.
If curious it requires the usual set of 4 pieces of equipment...
If curious it requires the usual set of 4 pieces of equipment...
Cantlin is a must visit in any of the Erdrick Trilogy eras. Their weapon and armor selection is always high quality.
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Cantlin is a must visit in any of the Erdrick Trilogy eras. Their weapon and armor selection is always high quality.
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"and sentimental songs which were composed entirely by mechanical means on a special kind of kaleidoscope known as a versificator."
- Chapter 4 of Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell.
These days we'd call it an 'LLM' or 'AI', I guess, but it's the same dystopian slop no matter the century.
- Chapter 4 of Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell.
These days we'd call it an 'LLM' or 'AI', I guess, but it's the same dystopian slop no matter the century.
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"and sentimental songs which were composed entirely by mechanical means on a special kind of kaleidoscope known as a versificator."
- Chapter 4 of Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell.
These days we'd call it an 'LLM' or 'AI', I guess, but it's the same dystopian slop no matter the century.
- Chapter 4 of Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell.
These days we'd call it an 'LLM' or 'AI', I guess, but it's the same dystopian slop no matter the century.
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"There was a whole chain of separate departments dealing with proletarian literature, music, drama, and entertainment generally. Here were produced rubbishy newspapers containing almost nothing except sport, crime and astrology, sensational five-cent novelettes, films oozing with sex,
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"There was a whole chain of separate departments dealing with proletarian literature, music, drama, and entertainment generally. Here were produced rubbishy newspapers containing almost nothing except sport, crime and astrology, sensational five-cent novelettes, films oozing with sex,
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Tomorrow, Canadians will receive a test alert on their phone, TV, or radio through the National Public Alerting System (NPAS).
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Tomorrow, Canadians will receive a test alert on their phone, TV, or radio through the National Public Alerting System (NPAS).
"[Maribel] may speak her mind and come across strongly, but she deeply cares for the protagonist and is a crucial part of his journey."
I can't say I liked Maribel much in DQ7. Kiefer is described as spoiled but I found that applied to Maribel more. That was more irksome than her bluntness, IMO.
I can't say I liked Maribel much in DQ7. Kiefer is described as spoiled but I found that applied to Maribel more. That was more irksome than her bluntness, IMO.
gonintendo.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"[Maribel] may speak her mind and come across strongly, but she deeply cares for the protagonist and is a crucial part of his journey."
I can't say I liked Maribel much in DQ7. Kiefer is described as spoiled but I found that applied to Maribel more. That was more irksome than her bluntness, IMO.
I can't say I liked Maribel much in DQ7. Kiefer is described as spoiled but I found that applied to Maribel more. That was more irksome than her bluntness, IMO.
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and its not just that i hate the slop. i hate what all this shit is doing to us. im going into every game assuming guilt until proven otherwise, and thats a) exhausting and b) not fun at all!
I'm Getting Real Tired Of Not Being Able To Trust That A Video Game Doesn't Have AI Crap In It - Aftermath
It sucks that players are having to scour every asset and line of dialogue
aftermath.site
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
and its not just that i hate the slop. i hate what all this shit is doing to us. im going into every game assuming guilt until proven otherwise, and thats a) exhausting and b) not fun at all!