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Just want to say, thanks for all your amazing work. You’ve been such a light in this time of darkness and confusion & I absolutely appreciate your impact in Montana and nationally.

For those unaware, in 1933, the first major Nazi book burning was of the first 30 years of research into trans and queer people, far before the concentration camps.

Now, Trump has digitally burned the government's research on the same.

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Art might sound trivial, but right now, the people have the most control over artistic expression than any other time in history. There's a reason why fascists censor art. Art is powerful, vulnerable, it forces a new perspective onto others. Make art, make it loudly. Good, bad, doesn't matter.

Good morning dear friend .
Good MORNING SKIES OF BLUE

Thank you , Harvey
Folks,I read this message from the late great GREAT JOHN LEWIS often

What we all are witnessing is unbelievable CRUELTY !! Yes,Harvey HATE.

I know there is strength in numbers
All of us
MAKE NOISE
GOOD TROUBLE

With the most precious of these, the ones I can’t bear to leave any sooner than I must, I ration myself to a single chapter each night.

I especially appreciate having my scribe player do the recap at the start of a new session; it keeps me from accidentally telling them things they haven’t learned yet, informs me about what they’re focused on, and gets all of the players onto the same page. Then I do a short narrative intro to open.

My players all have secondary roles during the game that encourage them to stay present and pay attention even when it’s not their turn. One is our scribe, who takes notes and gives recaps. One makes memes of the best quotes. One draws. Etc…

Sounds totally innocuous! I’m sure there’s nothing surprising under that exterior.

My players’ (and my) favourite so far has been Heste Anyweather, the flower-loving, genderless retired imperial bard who now owns multiple businesses including an opera house and secretly runs the Undermarket as “The Manager”.
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Attending the opera was one of our best sessions all around.

I love talking about things like DMing so reach out if you ever just want someone to chat with about it.

🤔 Now I want brownies…

Queer/trans DM seeking out more nerdy content & community in my life just here to say hi.