Asberdies
@asberdies.bsky.social
Adventures in old-school DMing using Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules.
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Every few years there's a bunch of "pivot to video" discourse about how creatives should all start making videos instead of doing text-based work. And every few years we discover again that the supposed "popularity" of video is based on fake audience numbers created by the video platforms.
December 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Every few years there's a bunch of "pivot to video" discourse about how creatives should all start making videos instead of doing text-based work. And every few years we discover again that the supposed "popularity" of video is based on fake audience numbers created by the video platforms.
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
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The latest episode of Bad Books for Bad People is live! Jack and Kate explore Karl Edward Wagner's Bloodstone, a sword and sorcery novel that dares to ask the question: "what if Conan was an asshole?" For fans of: mighty thews, boob armor, monster girlfriends badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 89: Bloodstone - But What If Conan Was an Asshole? — Bad Books for Bad People
Karl Edward Wagner’s 1975 sword and sorcery epic Bloodstone is the first full-length outing for Kane, mighty-thewed protagonist of a series of short stories and novels. Jack and Kate navigate a ...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The latest episode of Bad Books for Bad People is live! Jack and Kate explore Karl Edward Wagner's Bloodstone, a sword and sorcery novel that dares to ask the question: "what if Conan was an asshole?" For fans of: mighty thews, boob armor, monster girlfriends badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
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In times of uncertainty, independent bookstores are a constant — and we’re thankful for them today and every day. 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In times of uncertainty, independent bookstores are a constant — and we’re thankful for them today and every day. 🧡
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
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Impeachment. Now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Impeachment. Now.
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This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
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My great grandfather was attacked when he tried to vote for the 1st time in 1964. He went got stitches and came back and voted.
How could I stay home???
How could I stay home???
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My great grandfather was attacked when he tried to vote for the 1st time in 1964. He went got stitches and came back and voted.
How could I stay home???
How could I stay home???
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
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𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧 has 𝟗𝟗 #NoKings protests schedule for this weekend! Which one will you be attending? 🚫👑
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧 has 𝟗𝟗 #NoKings protests schedule for this weekend! Which one will you be attending? 🚫👑
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
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Please share this graphic and link! 🙏 Let's GO!
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Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
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Do not buy my books from Amazon or Down and Out Books directly. I will not get paid. I should get paid, as per my contract, but in an email from D&O I’ve been told ‘no further payments will be issued.’
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
October 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Do not buy my books from Amazon or Down and Out Books directly. I will not get paid. I should get paid, as per my contract, but in an email from D&O I’ve been told ‘no further payments will be issued.’
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
It absolutely blows it is ending this way, but man, pay your authors what they are owed.
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$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.
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🎶Turn the AI off TURN THE AI OFF🎶
How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🎶Turn the AI off TURN THE AI OFF🎶
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Excited to introduce Vibes from Meta. Eat your slop, piggies!
September 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Excited to introduce Vibes from Meta. Eat your slop, piggies!
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Been avoiding the interwebs in general and The Discourse in particular, but I just saw a "black list" of authors to boycott because they weren't sufficiently sad about Charlie Kirk and I'm not on it.
(Clears throat. Taps mic.)
I AM NOT SAD! Fuck that racist, misogynist, homophobic little cocksnot.
(Clears throat. Taps mic.)
I AM NOT SAD! Fuck that racist, misogynist, homophobic little cocksnot.
September 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Been avoiding the interwebs in general and The Discourse in particular, but I just saw a "black list" of authors to boycott because they weren't sufficiently sad about Charlie Kirk and I'm not on it.
(Clears throat. Taps mic.)
I AM NOT SAD! Fuck that racist, misogynist, homophobic little cocksnot.
(Clears throat. Taps mic.)
I AM NOT SAD! Fuck that racist, misogynist, homophobic little cocksnot.
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So long, Graham Greene.
September 2, 2025 at 2:49 AM
So long, Graham Greene.
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Some incredibly good news:
One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.
In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.
In short, it’s working.
So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.
In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.
In short, it’s working.
So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off.
Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.
www.wsj.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Some incredibly good news:
One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.
In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.
In short, it’s working.
So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.
In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.
In short, it’s working.
So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.
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Looking for a premium celebrity D&D event in Madison, Wisconsin this Friday? Madison D&D has you covered!
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August 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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We're back with a new episode that ponders the big philosophical questions, like "Is Augustina Bazterrica's post-apocalyptic novel The Unworthy nunsploitation?" badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 86: The Unworthy - Is It Nunsploitation? — Bad Books for Bad People
Agustina Bazterrica’s 2023 novel The Unworthy explores the relationship of its unnamed narrator with the repressive post-apocalyptic cult in which she finds herself. Jack and Kate embark on a ha...
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July 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We're back with a new episode that ponders the big philosophical questions, like "Is Augustina Bazterrica's post-apocalyptic novel The Unworthy nunsploitation?" badbooksbadpeople.com/episodes/epi...
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The Prince of Darkness provided the soundtrack for countless campaigns across decades, inspiring the best of bards and the most metal campaigns. Goodbye to all the past - RIP Ozzy.
July 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Prince of Darkness provided the soundtrack for countless campaigns across decades, inspiring the best of bards and the most metal campaigns. Goodbye to all the past - RIP Ozzy.