Karl J. Smith
@frumious.bsky.social
Linux, Too Many Bones, 3d-printing, ShadowDark, Dragonbane
It started as an MMO, became novels, then a TV show and now it's back to an MMO. OK, fine, a single player video game.
store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/...
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn on Steam
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person Action RPG set in The Expanse universe. You’re no hero — just a merc caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, trying to hold your crew together and kee...
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June 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It started as an MMO, became novels, then a TV show and now it's back to an MMO. OK, fine, a single player video game.
store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3727390/...
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The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great Points
April 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great Points
"Important Notice: Closure of Boardlandia
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we announce the closure of Boardlandia. This decision has not only been a difficult business one but has also deeply affected us personally."
boardlandia.com
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we announce the closure of Boardlandia. This decision has not only been a difficult business one but has also deeply affected us personally."
boardlandia.com
Boardlandia Online
Boardlandia
boardlandia.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"Important Notice: Closure of Boardlandia
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we announce the closure of Boardlandia. This decision has not only been a difficult business one but has also deeply affected us personally."
boardlandia.com
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we announce the closure of Boardlandia. This decision has not only been a difficult business one but has also deeply affected us personally."
boardlandia.com
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I've written a one page patch for the new D&D Players Manual where I solve the problem of people's campaigns grinding to a halt because they can't schedule a game.
PDF is the link. Print it out. Stick it in your manuals. May work for other games too. #ttrpg #dnd
oldmenrunningtheworld.com?p=304
PDF is the link. Print it out. Stick it in your manuals. May work for other games too. #ttrpg #dnd
oldmenrunningtheworld.com?p=304
March 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I've written a one page patch for the new D&D Players Manual where I solve the problem of people's campaigns grinding to a halt because they can't schedule a game.
PDF is the link. Print it out. Stick it in your manuals. May work for other games too. #ttrpg #dnd
oldmenrunningtheworld.com?p=304
PDF is the link. Print it out. Stick it in your manuals. May work for other games too. #ttrpg #dnd
oldmenrunningtheworld.com?p=304
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Well, Trump signed another EO, this one about voter registration. This is one of the areas I'm highly qualified to comment: I studied voting intensely in my Ph.D program.
tl;dr: this is even more blatantly unconstitutional than his EO ending birthright citizenship.
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tl;dr: this is even more blatantly unconstitutional than his EO ending birthright citizenship.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Well, Trump signed another EO, this one about voter registration. This is one of the areas I'm highly qualified to comment: I studied voting intensely in my Ph.D program.
tl;dr: this is even more blatantly unconstitutional than his EO ending birthright citizenship.
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tl;dr: this is even more blatantly unconstitutional than his EO ending birthright citizenship.
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Breaking:
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Trump gets his ass handed to him sliced thinner than deli ham in the birthright citizenship case.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Trump gets his ass handed to him sliced thinner than deli ham in the birthright citizenship case.
s3.documentcloud.org
March 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Breaking:
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Trump gets his ass handed to him sliced thinner than deli ham in the birthright citizenship case.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Trump gets his ass handed to him sliced thinner than deli ham in the birthright citizenship case.
March 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Okay, let me try to explain to you non-technical people why your competent, knowledgeable nerd friends are overdosing on Xanax after hearing what's going on at Treasury.
tl;dr, a 23-year-old has (had?) read/write access to the most complicated system in the world and a vague mandate to fix it.
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tl;dr, a 23-year-old has (had?) read/write access to the most complicated system in the world and a vague mandate to fix it.
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February 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Okay, let me try to explain to you non-technical people why your competent, knowledgeable nerd friends are overdosing on Xanax after hearing what's going on at Treasury.
tl;dr, a 23-year-old has (had?) read/write access to the most complicated system in the world and a vague mandate to fix it.
1/
tl;dr, a 23-year-old has (had?) read/write access to the most complicated system in the world and a vague mandate to fix it.
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see..."
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see..."
February 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see..."
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see..."
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Americans have no idea what their president has stirred up in Canada.
The public broadcaster has dedicated 12 consecutive hours (and counting) of live coverage of the tariffs.
My social media is filled with "buy Canadian" tips.
The American anthem is being booed on Hockey Night in Canada.
The public broadcaster has dedicated 12 consecutive hours (and counting) of live coverage of the tariffs.
My social media is filled with "buy Canadian" tips.
The American anthem is being booed on Hockey Night in Canada.
February 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Americans have no idea what their president has stirred up in Canada.
The public broadcaster has dedicated 12 consecutive hours (and counting) of live coverage of the tariffs.
My social media is filled with "buy Canadian" tips.
The American anthem is being booed on Hockey Night in Canada.
The public broadcaster has dedicated 12 consecutive hours (and counting) of live coverage of the tariffs.
My social media is filled with "buy Canadian" tips.
The American anthem is being booed on Hockey Night in Canada.