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Ari the Nerd
@arithenerd.bsky.social
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👤 39 — she/her — US
🧠 Writer, Developer, GM, CM
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I post about #WoW, #Discord, cats, IRL activism, and nerdly hobbies.

Wyrmrest Community Project
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WrA Alliance Guild Faire
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The #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is tonight @ 5 PM Server Time (PST).

Info: wraagf.carrd.co
A graphic showing the faire grounds from an eagle-eye view, plus a few bits of text specifying date, time, and theme. Five of the eight proposed booths on the grounds are reserved.
October 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Mm. Stellar. Classy, @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.

Words do matter. They can stoke violence just as much as they can inspire unity and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.

Anyway, whoop — Bluesky exists again. 👋
[The following is a screenshot from the automated World of Warcraft forum moderation system. This post was removed due to being offensive, abusive, or in violation of the code of conduct.] This disconnect we have as a society that words don’t equal violence is bugging me and I finally had the Sunday morning coffee thoughts to put it into words why. Words can equal violence. Words can and often do: – Hurt and frighten normal, everyday people just living their lives – Become policies or laws that remove the autonomy and rights of people – Inspire someone to commit violence against perceived ‘others’ or enemies In this same vein, words also can: – Heal and unite people after national tragedies – Help strike down draconian policies (Jim Crow laws, voting rights, etc.) – Inspire people to be better versions of themselves And I’m tired of people pretending that words are spoken into some kind of shapeless void and apparently have zero bearing on viewpoints people adopt or actions they end up taking. If that’s the case, why use words at all? Do we all just aimlessly bump around regardless of words spoken into our Zeitgeist and occasionally commit violence on an unrelated whim? No. Words do matter and they can lead to violence, and I’m just done entertaining chuds who try to pretend otherwise.
September 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
🥲
August 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Oracle’s mandatory glowy eyes look so embarrassingly goofy on void elves that I added glasses and turned her into the cringe anime glasses character trope for a better aesthetic.

@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, can we please have a glyph or on-off option?
A screenshot of a void elf with Oracle’s derpy glowy eyes. A screenshot of the same void elf but now with dramatically backlit glasses, like an anime character.
August 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Oh shit Bluesky exists that’s right

Anyway, here’s how me and a guildie are enjoying the #WorldofWarcraft Ghosts of K’aresh patch.
An in-game screenshot with two voices, it reads: A: This place is super pretty B: now say it like you’re Johnny Bravo A: whooaa-ho-ho-ho momma A: man this place is pretteh B: fucking lmfao A: *bows* thank you thank you
August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
btw #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is coming up next week, booth reservations are available.

Discy Discord link sorry too tired to make a chime or do this like a normal person: discord.gg/YnevUFD4
Alt text wheee it’s a graphic of the Stormwind Embassy in Stormwind but from above and booths are outlined in white I’m tired please don’t be mad my descriptive ability is poop rn btw Trump is on the Epstein list
July 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Hey why is my Instant Pot beeping and saying YO GOKU TIME
A photo of an Instant Pot screen lit up that reads “Yo gt”
July 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Feed cleanser. #cats
July 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
If I had a nickel for every time a creep ousted from a community then immediately threatens to go nuclear and “destroy” everything with a single mystical post, I’d have a stupid amount of nickels.

Anyway, thanks for the hilariously timed meme format, Blizz.

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay
A meme of a World of Warcraft character frantically winding up to press a comically huge red button. Top caption: POV: You’re the player who bears the burden of pressing the [Big Red Button] Bottom caption: That’s going to totally destroy RP for good this time.
June 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Man, this #Hannigram fanart still makes me belly laugh to this day.

Sorry, Jack. Instead of catching a serial killer, you played matchmaker. Maybe that can be your career after you sulk away in disgrace from the FBI.
A fanart of Hannibal 2014 with Hannibal and Will Graham making out in the foreground with a shocked, cartoony Jack Crawford in the background.
June 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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June 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
So this is happening again.

@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, what will you do this time?

#PrideMonth #WorldofWarcraft
June 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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My Happy Gay 2025 forum post was flagged by community members then deleted by @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.

We have a long, long way to go still.

#PrideMonth #WorldofWarcraft
A screenshot of a system message by the WoW forums informing the OP that their post and thread was deleted.
June 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
🎺 One Day More...!

The #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is TOMORROW, 06/07 @ 5 - 7 PM ST.

For more info, join the AGF Discord: discord.gg/HEQDa3hMeU

Dress in your snazziest guild transmog, rep your guild, mingle with fellow guilds, and let the unguilded come say hello!

#WorldofWarcraft
An eagle-eye screenshot from World of Warcraft overlooking the Stormwind Embassy area from above. The graphic contains a lot of Alliance-specific branding, 8 labeled areas presumably for guild booths, and some of the labeled areas filled in to indicate they are reserved. Two graphics give information and say the following: Make Faire Not War(craft) June 7th 5 - 7 PM ST Stormwind Wyrmrest Accord Alliance Guild Faire
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
The #WyrmrestAccord Alliance Guild Faire is this Saturday, June 7th from 5 - 7 PM ST.

Booths are reserved via the AGF Discord, join here: discord.gg/HEQDa3hMeU

Dress in your snazziest guild transmog, rep your guild, mingle with fellow guilds, and let the unguilded come say hello!

#WorldofWarcraft
An in-game screenshot from World of Warcraft that shows an overhead view of the Stormwind Embassy area. Eight areas are squared off and labeled with numbers, indicating booths. Two graphics sit overtop and say the following: Make Faire (Not War(craft) June 7th 5 - 7 PM ST Stormwind Wyrmrest Accord Alliance Guild Faire
June 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
arithenerd.bsky.social
So close to finishing this mog.

I've been riffing on ren'dorei Discipline priestess mogs recently and Ardenweald Korthia recolors have been perfect for it. This is basically the planned outfit sans the Twilight Grove shoes and bracers, which hopefully drop soon...

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay
A Narcissus addon screenshot of a World of Warcraft void elf wearing a primarily lavender, periwinkle, and overall twilight-colored tones. This screenshot is from the front. A Narcissus addon screenshot of a World of Warcraft void elf wearing a primarily lavender, periwinkle, and overall twilight-colored tones. This screenshot is from her left side. A Narcissus addon screenshot of a World of Warcraft void elf wearing a primarily lavender, periwinkle, and overall twilight-colored tones. This screenshot is from the rear. A Narcissus addon screenshot of a World of Warcraft void elf wearing a primarily lavender, periwinkle, and overall twilight-colored tones. This screenshot is from her right side.
June 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
I made this mog but couldn't find matching shoes, so used these silly ones as a placeholder/joke. Well, she got so many IC compliments for the shoes that I decided that Ms. Maribelle loves unorthodox shoes and has quite the collection.

New transmog obsession unlocked.

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay
A screenshot of a World of Warcraft gnome wearing engineering-ish attire. Her shoes are rather large, pointed, and curled at the end. This screenshot is a front view. A screenshot of a World of Warcraft gnome wearing engineering-ish attire. Her shoes are rather large, pointed, and curled at the end. This screenshot is a profile view from the left side. A screenshot of a World of Warcraft gnome wearing engineering-ish attire. Her shoes are rather large, pointed, and curled at the end. This screenshot is from the rear. A screenshot of a World of Warcraft gnome wearing engineering-ish attire. Her shoes are rather large, pointed, and curled at the end. This screenshot is a profile view from her right side.
June 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Hunter Schafer is an insanely Zelda-coded actress but gooners are asking for a bathwater soap selling lady b/c y'know, they're scared about what it means if they find a beautiful woman attractive.

Guys is it gay to find a woman attractive

Asking as a bi lady

(who finds Ms. Hunter very attractive)
A screenshot of a tweet and quoted tweet. The original tweet is asks "Who should be cast as Princess Zelda?" and includes a transphobic meme comparing two attractive blonde women. One of them is labeled in a transphobic manner. The responding tweet asks: "Why would you pick the most Zeldalike picture in existence for this"
June 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
What are we calling this? Brann Bombing? When good ol' Bran just plops down for a wee nap while you're delve roleplaying?
A World of Warcraft screenshot of three PCs gathered under torchlight to talk in the background while Brann has a campfire and is snoozing in the foreground.
May 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Happy Gays Eve! 🏳️‍🌈

Here's an annual nudge to remember #PrideMonth roots.
A tweet by @tonykchoi on Twitter dated 05/29/2020: Pride month starts in 3 days. Pride isn't brought to you by T-Mobile and Absolut Vodka. It was brought to you by drag queens, trans women throwing bricks. By lesbians and queer women taking care of gay men dying of AIDs in the face of an intentional government neglect.
May 31, 2025 at 3:39 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
When you and your bud start camping the line for #PrideMonth. 🌈😎

@curlybeard.bsky.social #WorldofWarcraft #HappyGaysEve
May 31, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Just a little logo for something with the guild. Nothing like a dark magic tea party and sharing the latest in one's forbidden research.

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay #WyrmrestAccord
A logo with a lacy background, gothic tea cup, and three words in stylistic text: sugar, spice, SACRIFICE.
May 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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The Wyrmrest Community Project, a 1700-member strong #WyrmrestAccord roleplay networking server, has a fun announcement in the next week or so.

Info/Discord Join Link: wrawcp.info

Have fun speculating on the project in our TBA Project Hype channel.

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay
Wyrmrest Community Project logo with a black-and-white Hearthstone treasure box with three golden question marks over it.
May 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
The Wyrmrest Community Project, a 1700-member strong #WyrmrestAccord roleplay networking server, has a fun announcement in the next week or so.

Info/Discord Join Link: wrawcp.info

Have fun speculating on the project in our TBA Project Hype channel.

#WorldofWarcraft #WoWRoleplay
A graphic of a World of Warcraft Hearthstone chest in the background that is in black and white with three golden question marks in the foreground.
May 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
arithenerd.bsky.social
Finalized version with textures, shadows, and other finishing details added.

Semi-related: Have an exciting announcement coming about the Wyrmrest Community Project later this week/next.

wrawcp.info

#WyrmrestAccord #WorldofWarcraft
A logo that reads: Letters from the Warfront. It's different from its last iteration in the quoted post, overall it has more details, texture, and shadows/lighting.
May 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM