Sgt. Grumbles
@sgtgrumbles0.bsky.social
Teacher, musician, gamemaster
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WRITING TIP, something simple but it catches many of us out: if you have a great/fun idea for your story, *use it now*.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
May 21, 2024 at 11:58 AM
WRITING TIP, something simple but it catches many of us out: if you have a great/fun idea for your story, *use it now*.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
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For years, but especially for the past year, Democrats have been in thrall to the idea that they need to chase an imagined median voter, and adopt that voter’s positions. Mamdani’s victory shows another way: hold principles, and persuade people to share them.
I wrote about Zohran’s victory. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party | Moira Donegan
The Democratic party appears listless and unprincipled, unwilling to fight because they do not believe in anything. Zohran Mamdani is the opposite of this
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For years, but especially for the past year, Democrats have been in thrall to the idea that they need to chase an imagined median voter, and adopt that voter’s positions. Mamdani’s victory shows another way: hold principles, and persuade people to share them.
For fucks sake, dudes, this should be good news
The latest batshit internet scandal is men accusing women of “lying” when stating a preference for Ollie Murs’ before pic.
So I unpacked all that
nataliaantonova.substack.com/p/this-inter...
So I unpacked all that
nataliaantonova.substack.com/p/this-inter...
This internet poll is breaking men's brains!
And this is what we get when male fitness standards clash with female preferences.
nataliaantonova.substack.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
For fucks sake, dudes, this should be good news
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Every statement from Trump officials right now is just “Evacuate now? In our moment of triumph?”
April 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Every statement from Trump officials right now is just “Evacuate now? In our moment of triumph?”
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Because he hates America for not giving him that second term, he says it was stolen, but he knows he lost it, he felt humiliated he will punish them just like he punished his wife for suggesting he have scalp replacement. He eventually buried her at his golf course in an untended grave.
April 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Here's a script for calling reps.
"I am a constituent from {town} in {zipcode} and I work in {Industry} which will be ruined by tariffs with {Country}.
I am calling to remind you that Congress has delegated tariff authority to the White House, but has the authority remove tariff unilaterally.
"I am a constituent from {town} in {zipcode} and I work in {Industry} which will be ruined by tariffs with {Country}.
I am calling to remind you that Congress has delegated tariff authority to the White House, but has the authority remove tariff unilaterally.
April 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Here's a script for calling reps.
"I am a constituent from {town} in {zipcode} and I work in {Industry} which will be ruined by tariffs with {Country}.
I am calling to remind you that Congress has delegated tariff authority to the White House, but has the authority remove tariff unilaterally.
"I am a constituent from {town} in {zipcode} and I work in {Industry} which will be ruined by tariffs with {Country}.
I am calling to remind you that Congress has delegated tariff authority to the White House, but has the authority remove tariff unilaterally.
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We have had nearly two decades of panic about Free Speech on Campus and not a single case, not even the ones they made up, were as bad as what's happening now
This is the text of the email just sent to hundreds of international students telling them that their visas have been revoked due to activism or social media posts.
March 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We have had nearly two decades of panic about Free Speech on Campus and not a single case, not even the ones they made up, were as bad as what's happening now
Just ran my first session in an open-table campaign set in The Valley of the Flowers. Y'all, this book is so good. The world is both wondrous and weird, and it is so generous with its content. Highly recommend if you're looking for a sandbox. #ttrpg
March 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Just ran my first session in an open-table campaign set in The Valley of the Flowers. Y'all, this book is so good. The world is both wondrous and weird, and it is so generous with its content. Highly recommend if you're looking for a sandbox. #ttrpg
Look at the beautiful books! These are depth crawls, procedurally generated adventure sites that change between every delve. I love dropping these into literally any campaign in any game. #ttrpg
March 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Look at the beautiful books! These are depth crawls, procedurally generated adventure sites that change between every delve. I love dropping these into literally any campaign in any game. #ttrpg
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i can’t believe all it took for tesla stock to recover a bit was to do a paid photo op with the president of the united states, have the government designate vandalism on teslas as terrorism, gift multiple politicians and police stations teslas for photo ops, and get corrupt government contracts
March 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
i can’t believe all it took for tesla stock to recover a bit was to do a paid photo op with the president of the united states, have the government designate vandalism on teslas as terrorism, gift multiple politicians and police stations teslas for photo ops, and get corrupt government contracts
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Its funny. Corey Robin's book was very controversial when he defined conservatism as a defense of hierarchical rule, and I got some push back for insisting that it was premised on a rejection of equality.
Now a lot of conservative thinkers just affirm that view unambiguously and proudly.
Now a lot of conservative thinkers just affirm that view unambiguously and proudly.
March 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Its funny. Corey Robin's book was very controversial when he defined conservatism as a defense of hierarchical rule, and I got some push back for insisting that it was premised on a rejection of equality.
Now a lot of conservative thinkers just affirm that view unambiguously and proudly.
Now a lot of conservative thinkers just affirm that view unambiguously and proudly.
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A lot of people warning printers are traceable:
1) True, but afik only an issue for color (all laser, some inkjet)
2) Odds you get tracked from this = low
3) Free speech is never risk free but is your right & I hope this doesn't stop you from exercising it
4) You aren't discussing WAR PLANS on text
1) True, but afik only an issue for color (all laser, some inkjet)
2) Odds you get tracked from this = low
3) Free speech is never risk free but is your right & I hope this doesn't stop you from exercising it
4) You aren't discussing WAR PLANS on text
Printable 2x4 labels (& more) in this thread. Full sheets at bit.ly/4kOXREP: load your labels, print, stick 'em up wherever. (Don't be a jerk.)
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
Will this magically solve things? No.
But it helps like-minded people to take their own actions, by letting them know they're not alone. ❤️👊
Got a printer? You can start fighting fascism. Here's a thread of things you can print and distribute. 👇
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
March 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
A lot of people warning printers are traceable:
1) True, but afik only an issue for color (all laser, some inkjet)
2) Odds you get tracked from this = low
3) Free speech is never risk free but is your right & I hope this doesn't stop you from exercising it
4) You aren't discussing WAR PLANS on text
1) True, but afik only an issue for color (all laser, some inkjet)
2) Odds you get tracked from this = low
3) Free speech is never risk free but is your right & I hope this doesn't stop you from exercising it
4) You aren't discussing WAR PLANS on text
I know that more recent Uwe Rosenberg games have sanded off some of the rough edges, but I still love Agricola. #boardgames
March 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I know that more recent Uwe Rosenberg games have sanded off some of the rough edges, but I still love Agricola. #boardgames
gofund.me/ba67576f
If you have a few bucks to spare, consider helping out a friend. We're gonna have to look pit for each other in the coming years.
If you have a few bucks to spare, consider helping out a friend. We're gonna have to look pit for each other in the coming years.
Donate to Sophia's Urgent Rent Assistance Needed, organized by Sophia Almeida
Howdy y'all! My name is Sophia Almeida (pictured in the middle). I'm a graduate… Sophia Almeida needs your support for Sophia's Urgent Rent Assistance Needed
gofund.me
March 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
gofund.me/ba67576f
If you have a few bucks to spare, consider helping out a friend. We're gonna have to look pit for each other in the coming years.
If you have a few bucks to spare, consider helping out a friend. We're gonna have to look pit for each other in the coming years.
Got to try a few games of Hubworld: Aidalon with the demo decks from Team Covenant. I have been a long-time Netrunner fan, and this is the first game to offer a similar experience. I'm really looking forward to trying the full game! #netrunner @earthbornegames.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Got to try a few games of Hubworld: Aidalon with the demo decks from Team Covenant. I have been a long-time Netrunner fan, and this is the first game to offer a similar experience. I'm really looking forward to trying the full game! #netrunner @earthbornegames.bsky.social
Just got back from meeting friends for an all-day Twilight Imperium game with meals planned for breaks. What an awesome time. Can't wait to do it again! #boardgames
March 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just got back from meeting friends for an all-day Twilight Imperium game with meals planned for breaks. What an awesome time. Can't wait to do it again! #boardgames
1. D&D 3e
2. D&D 3.5e
3. D&D 5e
4. Shadowdark
5. Shadowdark
6. D&D 5e
7. Heart
2. D&D 3.5e
3. D&D 5e
4. Shadowdark
5. Shadowdark
6. D&D 5e
7. Heart
1. First #ttrpg you ever played?
2. First you ever ran?
3. Played the most?
4. Run the most?
5. Favorite?
6. Most recently played?
7. Most recently run?
2. First you ever ran?
3. Played the most?
4. Run the most?
5. Favorite?
6. Most recently played?
7. Most recently run?
March 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
1. D&D 3e
2. D&D 3.5e
3. D&D 5e
4. Shadowdark
5. Shadowdark
6. D&D 5e
7. Heart
2. D&D 3.5e
3. D&D 5e
4. Shadowdark
5. Shadowdark
6. D&D 5e
7. Heart
Shadowdark is the RPG that reignited my love of being a game master. It is light-weight and easy to run, yet generous with its content. The Cursed Scrolls somehow make it even better. I cannot wait to get this to my table! #shadowdark #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
Shadowdark RPG: The Western Reaches Setting
Drive back the darkness in a perilous land of cursed forests, haunted deserts, and brooding jungles. Your legend awaits!
www.kickstarter.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Shadowdark is the RPG that reignited my love of being a game master. It is light-weight and easy to run, yet generous with its content. The Cursed Scrolls somehow make it even better. I cannot wait to get this to my table! #shadowdark #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
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In occupied France, people would drop their used matches folded into a V, as a secret sign of resistance. People who opposed the Nazis would see them, knew they weren't alone, & felt emboldened to take action.
Some modern day equivalents here--small but powerful actions you can absolutely do:
Some modern day equivalents here--small but powerful actions you can absolutely do:
Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important
Why? Because others will see you do them, and it will make it easier for them to take their own (slightly less lonely but equally beautiful) action by your side
thewhitepages.net
February 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
In occupied France, people would drop their used matches folded into a V, as a secret sign of resistance. People who opposed the Nazis would see them, knew they weren't alone, & felt emboldened to take action.
Some modern day equivalents here--small but powerful actions you can absolutely do:
Some modern day equivalents here--small but powerful actions you can absolutely do:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
If you're a fan of #shadowdark, definitely check out this zine from @nightnoongames.bsky.social. The list of monster talents is going to prove an indispensable resource for any gm who likes making their own monsters, which I suspect is all of us.
If you're a fan of #shadowdark, definitely check out this zine from @nightnoongames.bsky.social. The list of monster talents is going to prove an indispensable resource for any gm who likes making their own monsters, which I suspect is all of us.
Creating Monsters for Shadowdark - zine w/ Mini-Bestiary
Learn to create and adapt monsters for Shadowdark RPG with an included mini-bestiary!
www.kickstarter.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
If you're a fan of #shadowdark, definitely check out this zine from @nightnoongames.bsky.social. The list of monster talents is going to prove an indispensable resource for any gm who likes making their own monsters, which I suspect is all of us.
If you're a fan of #shadowdark, definitely check out this zine from @nightnoongames.bsky.social. The list of monster talents is going to prove an indispensable resource for any gm who likes making their own monsters, which I suspect is all of us.
Excited to be the 53rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Righteous Vow Vol. 2: The Whispers of Minh!
January 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Excited to be the 53rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Righteous Vow Vol. 2: The Whispers of Minh!
Not bad for a first try.
January 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Not bad for a first try.