friend not sword | stygius
@stygius.bsky.social
local fan writer playing special interest ping-pong. they/them. (profile meg by the peerless @magusculpa)
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April 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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March 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Anders/Merrill and also transfemme!Anders/Merrill propaganda
February 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Anders/Merrill and also transfemme!Anders/Merrill propaganda
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What a surreal moment to be doing basic early career stuff.
Oh hey so this is a thing now lol.
Full details coming soon in an article, but the TFR Patreon is officially live 🥳
Full details coming soon in an article, but the TFR Patreon is officially live 🥳
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February 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
What a surreal moment to be doing basic early career stuff.
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Bhaalist Homeschooling #bg3 #galgant_tag
February 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Bhaalist Homeschooling #bg3 #galgant_tag
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I was a writer at BioWare for 5 years (2011-2016). I leaned a lot during that time from exceptional folx in many disciplines, but also specifically from my fellow writers & our amazing editors, on both the ME & DA brands.
Today, not a single one of those writers & editors remains employed there.
Today, not a single one of those writers & editors remains employed there.
January 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I was a writer at BioWare for 5 years (2011-2016). I leaned a lot during that time from exceptional folx in many disciplines, but also specifically from my fellow writers & our amazing editors, on both the ME & DA brands.
Today, not a single one of those writers & editors remains employed there.
Today, not a single one of those writers & editors remains employed there.
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might as well kick off my account by posting Ansur/Balduran
January 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
might as well kick off my account by posting Ansur/Balduran
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Hey all,
In my article tomorrow, I want to pitch once again e2e comms. However, while Proton’s encryption model is still really strong, a bunch of people have raised very real concerns about some MAGA chud remarks made by the CEO, so I want to offer options.
Rec me e2e secure email providers ⬇️
In my article tomorrow, I want to pitch once again e2e comms. However, while Proton’s encryption model is still really strong, a bunch of people have raised very real concerns about some MAGA chud remarks made by the CEO, so I want to offer options.
Rec me e2e secure email providers ⬇️
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Hey all,
In my article tomorrow, I want to pitch once again e2e comms. However, while Proton’s encryption model is still really strong, a bunch of people have raised very real concerns about some MAGA chud remarks made by the CEO, so I want to offer options.
Rec me e2e secure email providers ⬇️
In my article tomorrow, I want to pitch once again e2e comms. However, while Proton’s encryption model is still really strong, a bunch of people have raised very real concerns about some MAGA chud remarks made by the CEO, so I want to offer options.
Rec me e2e secure email providers ⬇️
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Excellent round up of resources to know your rights vs ICE
Documents have been translated into multiple languages
stopaapihate.org/community-re...
Documents have been translated into multiple languages
stopaapihate.org/community-re...
Community Resources - Stop AAPI Hate
Know Your Rights | Misinformation and Disinformation | Mental Health | Public Safety | Legal Support | Rapid Response | Voter Education Helping AA/PI individuals and AA/PI-serving organizations access...
stopaapihate.org
January 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Excellent round up of resources to know your rights vs ICE
Documents have been translated into multiple languages
stopaapihate.org/community-re...
Documents have been translated into multiple languages
stopaapihate.org/community-re...
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Important digital safety tips for people taking action in their communities
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Digital Security Tips for Protesters
After the election, individuals took to the streets across the country to express their outrage and disappointment at the result of the U.S. presidential election. Many protesters may not be aware of ...
www.eff.org
January 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Important digital safety tips for people taking action in their communities
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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everyone look at the whale shark i crocheted and sculpted a stand for
January 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
everyone look at the whale shark i crocheted and sculpted a stand for
reading M. R. James' ghost stories, and I love how they're all variations of "an English gentlemen of quality acquires a book that turns out to be cursed" or "sees strange visions at night" or "gets curious correspondence from a fellow scholar". and they're all good!!
January 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
reading M. R. James' ghost stories, and I love how they're all variations of "an English gentlemen of quality acquires a book that turns out to be cursed" or "sees strange visions at night" or "gets curious correspondence from a fellow scholar". and they're all good!!
i keep looking at this and laughing, it is SO funny, tiny lizard is undefeated ☺️ thank you for this, i love it!! ❤️
i love lizard!Durge AU so much #durgetash #galgant_tag
@stygius.bsky.social wrote a fic about it, it's so good!
@stygius.bsky.social wrote a fic about it, it's so good!
January 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
i keep looking at this and laughing, it is SO funny, tiny lizard is undefeated ☺️ thank you for this, i love it!! ❤️
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January 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
new twine game idea: a choose-your-own-adventure in which you're someone who answered minthara's ad with waterdeep dating services (yes i'm always thinking about that cameo)
you play to win her heart but in true CYOA fashion, there are many deaths you can suffer (mostly minthara killing you)
you play to win her heart but in true CYOA fashion, there are many deaths you can suffer (mostly minthara killing you)
January 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
new twine game idea: a choose-your-own-adventure in which you're someone who answered minthara's ad with waterdeep dating services (yes i'm always thinking about that cameo)
you play to win her heart but in true CYOA fashion, there are many deaths you can suffer (mostly minthara killing you)
you play to win her heart but in true CYOA fashion, there are many deaths you can suffer (mostly minthara killing you)
my favorite, CANON wlw ship from one of my most beloved novels has one (1) fic on ao3. it pains me that good taste is so rare on this earth
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
my favorite, CANON wlw ship from one of my most beloved novels has one (1) fic on ao3. it pains me that good taste is so rare on this earth
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i always imagined this is canon for durge considering all the harpers they mashed up and caved in.
January 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
i always imagined this is canon for durge considering all the harpers they mashed up and caved in.
talk to creators and fellow fans you admire/whose work you think is cool (instead of lurking in the shadows). this is how you make fandom friends.
but more importantly: remember people have different boundaries. just bc you want to be friends doesn't mean they want the same, nor are they obligated
but more importantly: remember people have different boundaries. just bc you want to be friends doesn't mean they want the same, nor are they obligated
I woke up in the night thinking about this & will forget if I don't wing it into the universe right now, so...
what are some etiquette tips you'd give to someone new to fandom spaces?
what are some etiquette tips you'd give to someone new to fandom spaces?
December 29, 2024 at 10:24 AM
talk to creators and fellow fans you admire/whose work you think is cool (instead of lurking in the shadows). this is how you make fandom friends.
but more importantly: remember people have different boundaries. just bc you want to be friends doesn't mean they want the same, nor are they obligated
but more importantly: remember people have different boundaries. just bc you want to be friends doesn't mean they want the same, nor are they obligated
to this I would add: try to avoid insulting yourself (belittling yourself in comparison to the person you wanna compliment).
there's no good response to "you're so much better at X than me, I suck compared to this", etc. it's just sad to be used not to inspire others but to put them down.
there's no good response to "you're so much better at X than me, I suck compared to this", etc. it's just sad to be used not to inspire others but to put them down.
Echoing others: Please don't "compliment" creators by insulting other creators.
1) Some of those people you're insulting are probably my friends.
2) Some of those fics you're insulting are probably my favorites.
3) Even if they're not, I resent being used to insult other people.
1) Some of those people you're insulting are probably my friends.
2) Some of those fics you're insulting are probably my favorites.
3) Even if they're not, I resent being used to insult other people.
I woke up in the night thinking about this & will forget if I don't wing it into the universe right now, so...
what are some etiquette tips you'd give to someone new to fandom spaces?
what are some etiquette tips you'd give to someone new to fandom spaces?
December 29, 2024 at 10:17 AM
to this I would add: try to avoid insulting yourself (belittling yourself in comparison to the person you wanna compliment).
there's no good response to "you're so much better at X than me, I suck compared to this", etc. it's just sad to be used not to inspire others but to put them down.
there's no good response to "you're so much better at X than me, I suck compared to this", etc. it's just sad to be used not to inspire others but to put them down.
i know nothing about balatro except it's a poker game (?) but also a roguelike. and there's an npc called joker? who i have to assume is the one that checks your cards, and if they suck he shoots you point-blank
December 27, 2024 at 2:08 PM
i know nothing about balatro except it's a poker game (?) but also a roguelike. and there's an npc called joker? who i have to assume is the one that checks your cards, and if they suck he shoots you point-blank
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December 26, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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hello!!! I am currently under the threat of being officially homeless by january first!! as a result, I want to be able to gather as much money as possible until then. as a result, I am doing PWYW traditional sketches starting at 5$ !!! (Or 20$, if you want nsfw) . more info in thread
December 11, 2024 at 2:36 AM
hello!!! I am currently under the threat of being officially homeless by january first!! as a result, I want to be able to gather as much money as possible until then. as a result, I am doing PWYW traditional sketches starting at 5$ !!! (Or 20$, if you want nsfw) . more info in thread
is there a higher high than writing a gift fic for someone else? if there is I don't know it!
December 26, 2024 at 7:13 AM
is there a higher high than writing a gift fic for someone else? if there is I don't know it!
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THE 60-HOUR TRANSFEM SHORT STORY CHALLENGE
There’s just 2.5 days left in the 2024 TFR Awards. Feel like you haven’t read enough to vote? It’s not too late!
Before the Dec. 27th deadline at 11:59pm EST, I challenge you to read as many of these stories as possible and vote for your favorite! 🔥
There’s just 2.5 days left in the 2024 TFR Awards. Feel like you haven’t read enough to vote? It’s not too late!
Before the Dec. 27th deadline at 11:59pm EST, I challenge you to read as many of these stories as possible and vote for your favorite! 🔥
Short Story Nominees
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December 25, 2024 at 12:56 PM
THE 60-HOUR TRANSFEM SHORT STORY CHALLENGE
There’s just 2.5 days left in the 2024 TFR Awards. Feel like you haven’t read enough to vote? It’s not too late!
Before the Dec. 27th deadline at 11:59pm EST, I challenge you to read as many of these stories as possible and vote for your favorite! 🔥
There’s just 2.5 days left in the 2024 TFR Awards. Feel like you haven’t read enough to vote? It’s not too late!
Before the Dec. 27th deadline at 11:59pm EST, I challenge you to read as many of these stories as possible and vote for your favorite! 🔥