Michael Dowden
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Michael Dowden
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(he/him) Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Coder, Gamer. Founder @AndromedaGalactic.com, @LoreLink.com, & FlexePark. MBA, Firebase & Web GDE, Microsoft MVP. Advocate for ethics, accessibility, and human rights. mrdowden.com
Emily has created some real cool and unique games, and the production quality of the books is fantastic. So much excellent art, great writing, and cohesive organization. I really wanted to just sit and read cover to cover.

I'll definitely be backing Gallerie when it releases next year.
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Absolutely run away from the glossy finish. I hate, despise, and loathe my OLED screen because I can't stand glossy. I just bought a matte finish protector because it was unusable. I'm so mad I paid extra for this.
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I had a great time putting together a setting, adventure, and characters in a collaborative environment. The system itself allows for a tremendous amount of player creativity in defining not just how their character works, but the exact mechanism/justification for their abilities.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When I finally retire it
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
No matter what people say about Denny's, it's where I met @martine.dev so it's done right by me. 😁
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Skittles, KitKat, Reese's, M&Ms, and a few others in the assortment.
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Yeah, totally. Even though the need for resources increases, the scaling factor works so well. So many things can be shared, so many challenges are easier, etc.
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I've been running Mint for something like 15 years on my desktop, so went with that.
November 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
FWIW I installed Linux on the computer and have been using it for a few weeks without issues, so I'm now totally convinced the locking-up issues were NOT hardware related. Still weird, but now I have a functional device.
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm very concerned that Melissa is effectively a giant eraser.
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I got *lucky*. Wordle 1,592 5/6

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October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I have most of these. Would love a tajine. Tortilla press is cool but I gave minimal counter space. I have an amazing japanese knife, just not that specific one.
October 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
That's an impressive collection
October 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Nor would it be utterly inaccessible in more tangible ways.
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I love that
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
One of the things I figured out early on is that if I can convey just one item of value to one person it's been a success. Everything beyond that is a bonus. It really took the pressure off for me and gave me room to find my style.
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM