Wil (He/Him)
@rivetgeek.aggregatecognizance.com
Fiction first storygaming metagaming #TTRPG immersion-denier. Lead designer for Tribes in the Dark. Senior database administrator by day. Tired GenXer all the time. https://linktr.ee/rivetgeek Banner by @juanochoa.bsky.social; PfP by @d20monkey.bsky.social
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Stop stop I like her already.
absolutely *incredible* scenes on vichy twitter
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Stop stop I like her already.
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Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only one that turned a profit in the entire company. Not only that, but Wizards is responsible for roughly 47% of the entire company’s revenue and over 90% of all revenue growth over the last year.
cannibalhalflinggaming.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
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One other bit context here:
“The average McDonald's restaurant generates nearly $2.7 million in annual sales.” (Per Business Insider, circa 2019)
“The average McDonald's restaurant generates nearly $2.7 million in annual sales.” (Per Business Insider, circa 2019)
Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only one that turned a profit in the entire company. Not only that, but Wizards is responsible for roughly 47% of the entire company’s revenue and over 90% of all revenue growth over the last year.
cannibalhalflinggaming.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
One other bit context here:
“The average McDonald's restaurant generates nearly $2.7 million in annual sales.” (Per Business Insider, circa 2019)
“The average McDonald's restaurant generates nearly $2.7 million in annual sales.” (Per Business Insider, circa 2019)
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Over on Facebook there's lately been a barrage of extremely long best-designer posts that contain extensive histories of the designers. A few of the designers have said they're great.
But the one I went over had incorrect details and implied things that weren't right.
Yes, it was AI slop.
🧵1
But the one I went over had incorrect details and implied things that weren't right.
Yes, it was AI slop.
🧵1
I've written on this a bit, the point is that ai can make a simulacrum of historical knowledge at the behest of some very malicious actors, and then it can propagate that vision ad infinitum and tirelessly.
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Over on Facebook there's lately been a barrage of extremely long best-designer posts that contain extensive histories of the designers. A few of the designers have said they're great.
But the one I went over had incorrect details and implied things that weren't right.
Yes, it was AI slop.
🧵1
But the one I went over had incorrect details and implied things that weren't right.
Yes, it was AI slop.
🧵1
I sat down with Dave Wakeling of The English Beat for a few beers after a show in Santa Monica.
To pick one of many: The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray & Emily Saliers) bought some comics from me when I was managing a comic store in Atlanta in 1990.
Speed Racer comics, in case you were wondering.
Speed Racer comics, in case you were wondering.
What is YOUR most mundane celebrity encounter?
Belle and Sebastian asked me to hold the elevator for them at a Holiday Inn in Paris, after a gig...
Belle and Sebastian asked me to hold the elevator for them at a Holiday Inn in Paris, after a gig...
February 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
I sat down with Dave Wakeling of The English Beat for a few beers after a show in Santa Monica.
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“I will gladly punch you in your white power face
Make you feel my red power race”
youtu.be/lM0TnyGELuI?...
Make you feel my red power race”
youtu.be/lM0TnyGELuI?...
Dead Pioneers - Nazi Teeth (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by HassleRecords
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
“I will gladly punch you in your white power face
Make you feel my red power race”
youtu.be/lM0TnyGELuI?...
Make you feel my red power race”
youtu.be/lM0TnyGELuI?...
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In yet another example of how the RPG and comics industries abandon their creators, longtime designer Ross Issacs is in serious financial straits due to sudden medical issues.
I've backed his campaign. Can you help?
If nothing else, please spread the word.
Thanks!
gofund.me/067554463
I've backed his campaign. Can you help?
If nothing else, please spread the word.
Thanks!
gofund.me/067554463
Donate to Support Ross Isaacs' Recovery and Living Expenses, organized by John Kasab
Hi, I'm John Kasab and I'm organizing a new fundraiser for Ross Isaacs to… John Kasab needs your support for Support Ross Isaacs' Recovery and Living Expenses
gofund.me
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
In yet another example of how the RPG and comics industries abandon their creators, longtime designer Ross Issacs is in serious financial straits due to sudden medical issues.
I've backed his campaign. Can you help?
If nothing else, please spread the word.
Thanks!
gofund.me/067554463
I've backed his campaign. Can you help?
If nothing else, please spread the word.
Thanks!
gofund.me/067554463
February 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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MAQUILLAGE!
JE N'AIME PAS!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMq1...
Staying deep in the club as I format/edit Vermillion Vespers, coffee to my lips.
What are some of your favorite goth club bangers?
JE N'AIME PAS!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMq1...
Staying deep in the club as I format/edit Vermillion Vespers, coffee to my lips.
What are some of your favorite goth club bangers?
Vive La Fête - Maquillage
YouTube video by MonsieurLunatique
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
MAQUILLAGE!
JE N'AIME PAS!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMq1...
Staying deep in the club as I format/edit Vermillion Vespers, coffee to my lips.
What are some of your favorite goth club bangers?
JE N'AIME PAS!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMq1...
Staying deep in the club as I format/edit Vermillion Vespers, coffee to my lips.
What are some of your favorite goth club bangers?
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Say fuck you to ICE and get a fuckton of games in the process!
Seriously, I got the bundle and it's *48 pages* of stuff made by the bestest people 🤩
I dare you to get the bundle and not find something you like. Can't be done.
Seriously, I got the bundle and it's *48 pages* of stuff made by the bestest people 🤩
I dare you to get the bundle and not find something you like. Can't be done.
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Say fuck you to ICE and get a fuckton of games in the process!
Seriously, I got the bundle and it's *48 pages* of stuff made by the bestest people 🤩
I dare you to get the bundle and not find something you like. Can't be done.
Seriously, I got the bundle and it's *48 pages* of stuff made by the bestest people 🤩
I dare you to get the bundle and not find something you like. Can't be done.
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Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring That Doesn't Suck
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring I built a free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring tool. Two editions, no licensing...
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring I built a free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring tool. Two editions, no licensing...
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring That Doesn't Suck
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring I built a free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring tool. Two editions, no licensing fees, no telemetry, no cloud dependency. Here's what it does...
erikdarling.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring That Doesn't Suck
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring I built a free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring tool. Two editions, no licensing...
Announcing Free SQL Server Performance Monitoring I built a free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring tool. Two editions, no licensing...
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Lor Gislason: bloop bloop time for goop
Stephen King: actually lor, you're supposed to say 'submitted for the approval of the midnight society'
Mary Shelley: naw let them say their own thing
Stephen King: actually lor, you're supposed to say 'submitted for the approval of the midnight society'
Mary Shelley: naw let them say their own thing
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Lor Gislason: bloop bloop time for goop
Stephen King: actually lor, you're supposed to say 'submitted for the approval of the midnight society'
Mary Shelley: naw let them say their own thing
Stephen King: actually lor, you're supposed to say 'submitted for the approval of the midnight society'
Mary Shelley: naw let them say their own thing
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I am SO here for new WKRP reboot.
Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
February 11, 2026 at 9:49 AM
I am SO here for new WKRP reboot.
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Laibach - Allgorhythm (feat. Wiyaala) [Official Video]
YouTube video by Laibach
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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This is gonna end with him building a giant space fortress shaped like his own head.
Only the deep cuts for 80s mecha anime from this account.
Only the deep cuts for 80s mecha anime from this account.
Elon Musk told employees at xAI, his artificial intelligence company, on Tuesday that the company needed a factory on the moon to build A.I. satellites and a massive catapult to launch them into space.
Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.
nyti.ms
February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This is gonna end with him building a giant space fortress shaped like his own head.
Only the deep cuts for 80s mecha anime from this account.
Only the deep cuts for 80s mecha anime from this account.
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You deserve access to abortion care if you are pregnant and do not want to be. Full stop.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
You don’t need a traumatic or tragic story to deserve abortion care.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
You deserve access to abortion care if you are pregnant and do not want to be. Full stop.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
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The Last Caravan is a TTRPG about a roadtrip journey through the United States after the fallout of a war with extraterrestrial life.
Currently seeking players to join in the AP hosted by @thestorytold.bsky.social
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ shall be given priority!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Currently seeking players to join in the AP hosted by @thestorytold.bsky.social
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ shall be given priority!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Last Caravan is a TTRPG about a roadtrip journey through the United States after the fallout of a war with extraterrestrial life.
Currently seeking players to join in the AP hosted by @thestorytold.bsky.social
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ shall be given priority!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Currently seeking players to join in the AP hosted by @thestorytold.bsky.social
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ shall be given priority!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Since Altman (of OpenAI) claims that AI agents provide you with “PhD-level expertise”, a TA from Cornell University put three major LLMs through a freshman Computer Science class… it went about as well as you might expect, and it’s very entertaining!
YouTube
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Since Altman (of OpenAI) claims that AI agents provide you with “PhD-level expertise”, a TA from Cornell University put three major LLMs through a freshman Computer Science class… it went about as well as you might expect, and it’s very entertaining!
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wait, wait, wait
Brian from Catherine Wheel and Tanya from Belly have a new song out!
gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/sonic-...
Brian from Catherine Wheel and Tanya from Belly have a new song out!
gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/sonic-...
Sonic Amadea, by Good Day Father
track by Good Day Father
gooddayfather.bandcamp.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 AM
wait, wait, wait
Brian from Catherine Wheel and Tanya from Belly have a new song out!
gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/sonic-...
Brian from Catherine Wheel and Tanya from Belly have a new song out!
gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/sonic-...
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My game Public Access is coming to KS next month. I ran a full campaign of this new, revised edition for @thebadspot.bsky.social last year, and it was terrific! Watch here:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Public Access - YouTube
Our Actual Play of the very nearly complete - if as yet unreleased - second edition of Public Access by Jason Cordova
youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
My game Public Access is coming to KS next month. I ran a full campaign of this new, revised edition for @thebadspot.bsky.social last year, and it was terrific! Watch here:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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A weapon made solely to deny families closure, to inflict psychic damage on entire societies. People planned and built this. They sold it to their superiors. They manufactured it. They loaded it on planes and drones and dropped it on human beings.
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
A weapon made solely to deny families closure, to inflict psychic damage on entire societies. People planned and built this. They sold it to their superiors. They manufactured it. They loaded it on planes and drones and dropped it on human beings.