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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 7h

So @theasianavenger.bsky.social just referred to fantasy football as a "buff men autobattler" and I simply cannot handle it.

a football player wearing a jersey with the number 8 on it

ALT: a football player wearing a jersey with the number 8 on it

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 12h

Good morning

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 23h

No this is

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👁🌻🦊⚙️⚓ Bob, Engineer, Pusher of Paper @navmecheng.bsky.social · 1d

> It is 2025 BC. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis

> It is 2025 AD. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis

Soldiers at the Bass Pro Shops pyramid in Memphis, TN.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 1d

(I get that it's the backup commander in the five color deck. That doesn't really make me dislike the design less)

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 2d

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2d

Can you think of a single movie in which there is a video from the government denouncing its political opponents playing on a loop in public spaces in which that government was the good guy?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 2d

Like if you want to make a five color thing so people can play whatever, make it a five color thing. Don't make one of them five colors *and* give it partner.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 2d

I can't say I really understand the point of putting partner on a five color commander.

Let people make actual choices rather than just getting everything.

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 2d

Combining individual strengths to create a dream team is a core part of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each Partner card in the #MTGxTMNT Commander Deck highlights those strengths and adds a different flair to your path to victory.

This image depicts the Leonardo, The Balance card. Three mana, one white. Legendary Creature - Mutant Ninja Turtle. Mythic Rarity.

Card art: This art depitcts a humanoid turtle warrior standing in a crouched defensive postion with two twin katana held in each hand, his arms crossed to protect his torso.

Rules text: Whenever a token you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Do this only once each turn.
White mana, blue mana, black mana, red mana, green mana: Creature you control gain menace, trample and lifelinkt until end of turn.
Partner - Character select (You can have two Commanders if both have this ability) Power 3/Toughness 3

This image depicts the card "Donatello, the Brains". Two mana, one blue. Legendary Creature - Mutant Ninja Turtle. Mythic Rarity.

Card Art: This is an illustration of a humanoid turtle sitting at an L shaped desk. He has one hand hovering over a keyboard while he turns his body away from the computer and towards a small tube filled with ooze. On another part of the table, a piece of pizza sits on a plate as a rat nibbles at the toppings.

Rules text: I one or more tokens would be created under your control, those tokens plus a Mutagen token are created instead.
Partner - Character Select (You can have two Commanders if both have this ability)
Power two/toughness four

Flavor text: "I always thought there 'd be more to the ooze."

This image depicts the card of "Raphael, the Muscle". Four mana, red mana. Legendary Creature - Mutant Ninja Turtle. Mythic Rarity.

Card art: This is an illustation of a humanoid turtle with broad shoulders and a thick muscled build. His arms are frozen mid swipe as clutched in each hand is a twin sai held backwards. His mouth is set into a snarl.

Rules text: Double all damage that creature you control with counters on them would deal.
When Raphael enters, create a Mutagen token.
Partners -- Character Select (You can have two commanders if both have this ability.) Power four, toughness four.

This image depicts the card "Michelangelo, the Heart". One mana, one green. Legendary Creature - Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Card art: This is an illustration of a humanoid turtle breakdancing and frozen in a one arm hand stand in front of a well loved couch. He kicks his legs in two different directions, one in front of him, the other catching a pizza box and his other arm is holding up a pizza. Another pizza box rests on his head as he smiles.

Rules text: Trample.
Raid (the Fridge) - At the beginning of your second main phase, if you attacked this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature and create a Food token.
Partner - Character Select (You may have two commanders f you both have this ability) Power two/toughness one.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 2d

If you're lucky to get one of these special treatments, you'll have to buy another copy to read the text!

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 2d

The #MTGxTMNT set has four borderless headliner cards that feature art by Kevin Eastman, the original illustrator of TMNT. Take a look at that shiny signature stamp! So rad.

This image shows off the card ""Leonardo, Sewer Samurai"". Three mana, white mana. Legendary Creature - Mutant Ninja Turtle. Rare Rarity.

Cart art: This full art treatment is done in the black and white comic book style of original TMNT comic creator Kevin Eastman. It depicts a humanoid turtle leaping over the rooftops of a city. The card boxes are lined in gold and the rules text box is signed in gold by Eastman with a doodle of a samurai helmet.

Rules text: Sneak Two mana, two white mana.
Double strike.
During your turn you may cast creature spells with power or toughness one or less from your graveyard. If you cast a spell this way, that creature enters with a finality counter on it. Power three/toughness three.

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 4d

Portland protestor frog costume: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge pepper balls?

Morpheus from Matrix movie: No, Frog. I'm trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 4d

She's Canadian, you wouldn't know her.

Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 4d

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 4d

People wanted blocks back, Prof. Now we get New York City blocks.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 4d

Is that a regional champs too?

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 4d

It's @goberthicks.bsky.social birthday today and this is the minimum acceptable level of hype allowed.

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 5d

This is how propaganda works. They slapped an image on this from Los Angeles in 1992 during Rodney King riots.

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Two National guardsmen stand guard outside a burning donut shop in Los Angeles on April 30, 1992.
The National Guard was called in to aid police during the second day of rioting in the city. (Mark
Elias/AP)

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 6d

imagine appearing before the canadian supreme court to make the case whether you've been naughty or nice

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Hausu M.D. 🎥👺📼🍉🖤 @suspiraserhead.bsky.social · 7d

The funniest thing about this is how legit terrified ICE looks.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 8d

wizard frog is insane

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 7d

I'm trying an experiment of just not carrying my phone around with me during the day unless I particularly think I'm going to need it, both to try to wean myself off constantly checking social media and to give my wrists a break from the repetitive stress of holding it and typing and such.

a man says we 'll see how long that lasts while talking to a woman

ALT: a man says we 'll see how long that lasts while talking to a woman

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 9d

Abughazaleh: I think Kristi Noem should be tried at The Hague. And if the response from ICE to people exercising their first amendment right is to drive vehicles through them, they should not be an agency in the US.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 9d

We all know they're the real stars.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 9d

Real world anachronistic people is fine since they fit in a broadly medieval setting. It's more jarring when they're someone modern.

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 9d

Shared my thoughts on the current state of Magic and Universes Beyond, and the problems the current direction presents - even if you're not a hater

youtu.be/CW7pXZfiw0o

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 9d

That is also in my bathroom drawer :p

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Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 10d

In case you missed it yesterday!

Very fun game with some very fun folks

Brian Kibler @bmkibler.bsky.social · 11d

I hope you're hungry, because it's GLUNTCH TIME!

ZachTheBold joins us for a group hug alongside @thebeccascott.bsky.social and her horde of tokens.

Will the jellyfish reign supreme, or can the rabbits overcome the fighting femmes and the eldrazi squad on a road trip?

LIVE: youtu.be/FEW4pQPJ_yA

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