Vita Werdegast, November as a Person
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This Game Kills Fascists
Spoilers for all Dragon Age, y’all. I have always believed the world would be a kinder place if more people played Dragon Age games. It’s true that BioWare’s high fantasy series h…
culturalgutter.com
Hey, everybody! I'm back at the Gutter this month with a piece about Dragon Age: The Veilguard!
#dragonage #veilguard #datv #didiforgetanyhashtags #culturalgutter
#dragonage #veilguard #datv #didiforgetanyhashtags #culturalgutter
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Absolutely spot-on, brilliant piece. Please read!
“AI is a backlash. AI is anti-worker.
I always feel the need to remind people that neither robots nor AI are coming for our jobs. But management probably is.”
2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/ai-grief-obs...
I always feel the need to remind people that neither robots nor AI are coming for our jobs. But management probably is.”
2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/ai-grief-obs...
AI Grief Observed
These remarks were delivered this evening at the Creatively Critical Tech Speaker Series at Illinois State University.
"There is no good way to say this."
These are the opening words of Yiyun Li’s l...
2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Absolutely spot-on, brilliant piece. Please read!
And to think some franchises be stressing about how a character is alive
FYI: Sweet little Esther will return as ORPHAN 3 starts filming, with an official title reveal teasing that she might not be alone this time...
ORPHAN 3 Gets Official Title As Filming Begins
Sweet little Esther will return as ORPHAN 3 starts filming, with an official title reveal teasing that she might not be alone this time...
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
And to think some franchises be stressing about how a character is alive
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Spooky Doorway doesn't use gen AI. I actually don't know a single dev who does. All the problems in The Séance of Blake Manor were handcrafted by me.
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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November 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Spooky Doorway doesn't use gen AI. I actually don't know a single dev who does. All the problems in The Séance of Blake Manor were handcrafted by me.
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performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
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Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
Bellara, absolutely.
Today's Dragon Age Poll: You can (read as MUST) bring one of these elves to the real world for a whole day. Who are you spending the day with? (And no, you can't choose Solas.)
A - Zevran
B - Fenris
C - Sera
D - Bellara
A - Zevran
B - Fenris
C - Sera
D - Bellara
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Bellara, absolutely.
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Let me run the Bond franchise and I’ll blow him up at the end of every movie. Maybe several times within each movie if it feels right. He’ll be back the next movie (or scene) and nobody will talk about it, but man are we gonna explode that guy a LOT.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Let me run the Bond franchise and I’ll blow him up at the end of every movie. Maybe several times within each movie if it feels right. He’ll be back the next movie (or scene) and nobody will talk about it, but man are we gonna explode that guy a LOT.
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If you missed this week's talk on powerful and vulnerable women in supernatural k-dramas... you can find it here
youtu.be/sBnTwqRdX3Q
youtu.be/sBnTwqRdX3Q
Women from Nightmares: Vulnerability and Powerful Women in K-dramas with Soumili Hazra
YouTube video by Romancing the Gothic
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November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you missed this week's talk on powerful and vulnerable women in supernatural k-dramas... you can find it here
youtu.be/sBnTwqRdX3Q
youtu.be/sBnTwqRdX3Q
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We talk about this in writing circles, how you never know who will be writing in 20 years and who won't. It's very rarely the most talented writers. There is something more that you need than raw talent. This business is more about raw determination and ability to get back up after being hit a lot
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We talk about this in writing circles, how you never know who will be writing in 20 years and who won't. It's very rarely the most talented writers. There is something more that you need than raw talent. This business is more about raw determination and ability to get back up after being hit a lot
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Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
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I know many new writers worry about how readers will receive their work. That’s a valid concern! That said, two things:
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I know many new writers worry about how readers will receive their work. That’s a valid concern! That said, two things:
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
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As of this morning, it is imperative that the Democratic caucus in the senate remove Schumer as Minority Leader, Durbin as minority whip and Cortez Masto as Vice Chair of Outreach.
Replace them today with Van Hollen, Murphy and Merkley. Or anyone else who actually knows how to lead and discipline.
Replace them today with Van Hollen, Murphy and Merkley. Or anyone else who actually knows how to lead and discipline.
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As of this morning, it is imperative that the Democratic caucus in the senate remove Schumer as Minority Leader, Durbin as minority whip and Cortez Masto as Vice Chair of Outreach.
Replace them today with Van Hollen, Murphy and Merkley. Or anyone else who actually knows how to lead and discipline.
Replace them today with Van Hollen, Murphy and Merkley. Or anyone else who actually knows how to lead and discipline.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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If it’s 10 November, it must be... yes, of course: the 55th anniversary of Sacheen Littlefeather being crowned Miss American Vampire by Regis Philbin as part of a promotion for American TV show Dark Shadows (before she went on to be more famous for turning down Marlon Brando’s Oscar…)
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If it’s 10 November, it must be... yes, of course: the 55th anniversary of Sacheen Littlefeather being crowned Miss American Vampire by Regis Philbin as part of a promotion for American TV show Dark Shadows (before she went on to be more famous for turning down Marlon Brando’s Oscar…)
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Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
I just did this and if nothing else it was cathartic. I said I would make it my life’s mission to make sure there’s a primary challenger for any D involved in this deal, it’s fucking embarrassing.
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
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“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
And this shit is why the wine moms (raises hand) are Robespierring
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
And this shit is why the wine moms (raises hand) are Robespierring
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Oh god these craven motherfuckers
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Oh god these craven motherfuckers
Getting whale eye from the beta reader #dogsofbluesky #firstdraftsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Getting whale eye from the beta reader #dogsofbluesky #firstdraftsofbluesky
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The Senate exists for the same reason that the ACA doesn't have a public option: it was negotiated to placate the necessary votes. Slave states were nervous about being beholden to public will so we massively over-elevated state representation. www.law.cornell.edu/constitution...
The Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention
www.law.cornell.edu
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Senate exists for the same reason that the ACA doesn't have a public option: it was negotiated to placate the necessary votes. Slave states were nervous about being beholden to public will so we massively over-elevated state representation. www.law.cornell.edu/constitution...
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tired: disagreeing with your party's senators
wired: questioning the legitimacy of the senate in a democracy
wired: questioning the legitimacy of the senate in a democracy
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
tired: disagreeing with your party's senators
wired: questioning the legitimacy of the senate in a democracy
wired: questioning the legitimacy of the senate in a democracy
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Writing is the fun part!
There is literally no reason to write if you hate it.
There is literally no reason to write if you hate it.
Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Writing is the fun part!
There is literally no reason to write if you hate it.
There is literally no reason to write if you hate it.