Dave Percival
@tetrapod.bsky.social
He/Him. Former Carpenter, occasional gamer + writer, proud dad and husband, hockey nut, fumbling gardener, and home cooking nerd.
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Dave Percival
@tetrapod.bsky.social
· Dec 9
I've had 40+ new followers today, and no idea why.
Anyways, if you're new here, hello!
I'm Dave, I mostly post about gaming stuff, cooking, and when the weather's nice, gardening.
I follow back chaotically, as the mood strikes. And I block alt right chuds.
Anyways, if you're new here, hello!
I'm Dave, I mostly post about gaming stuff, cooking, and when the weather's nice, gardening.
I follow back chaotically, as the mood strikes. And I block alt right chuds.
Just made a Negroni, have some nice light snacks, and wrapped up in my comfiest PJs. Think it's high time to put on some old Blues, and roll up a Traveller character.
December 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Just made a Negroni, have some nice light snacks, and wrapped up in my comfiest PJs. Think it's high time to put on some old Blues, and roll up a Traveller character.
Just did something I'm profoundly ashamed of. Something I've never done my whole life:
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Just did something I'm profoundly ashamed of. Something I've never done my whole life:
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
I bought an umbrella. I can't stand this rain anymore.
I know, I know, this means I'm no longer a Pacific Northwester. Some cops hand in their gun and badge; I'll hand in my socks and sandals.
After many, many hours of #ArcRaiders, I've developed my preferred way of playing:
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
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Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
After many, many hours of #ArcRaiders, I've developed my preferred way of playing:
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
1/2
Start with NOTHING.
Everything you scavenge, you keep. After extracting, upgrade one piece of gear, add one item (that's only one rarity better than what it replaced), add one stack of ammo, then go in again.
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Imagine being trapped in a burning car, and it just happens to be a Ford Escape.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Imagine being trapped in a burning car, and it just happens to be a Ford Escape.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
It'd be like a sheep getting hit by a Dodge Ram.
Reposted by Dave Percival
Artist: S-Crimmy https://b3ta.com/board/11423341
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Artist: S-Crimmy https://b3ta.com/board/11423341
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
From the 'Movie Poster Recycling' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/movieposterrecycling/popular/ #MoviePosterRecycling
Reposted by Dave Percival
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Victoria has happy hours that are two hours long. Some restaurants have them from 2 to 4, some from 3 to 5, and some from 4 to 6. There's also a late night happy hour that starts at around 7.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Victoria has happy hours that are two hours long. Some restaurants have them from 2 to 4, some from 3 to 5, and some from 4 to 6. There's also a late night happy hour that starts at around 7.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
You could have a restaurant tour, of just happy hour. A daily migration of drunks.
Stardew Valley style TTRPG.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Stardew Valley style TTRPG.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
PCs have to grow their garden, tend their animals, and use the hours in their day wisely.
Instead of combat, there are "farmers markets" where you have to sell your carrots for top dollar.
Every now and then, there's a dance.
TTRPG set in a grocery store.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 AM
TTRPG set in a grocery store.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
PCs all work in different departments. The store is short staffed, under stocked, and is currently experiencing the apocalypse.
The goal is to survive the shift, not get fired, and exact petty revenge on fellow employees who have wronged you in the past.
TTRPG set in the 1980s.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
TTRPG set in the 1980s.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
PCs are all action heroes (tough cop, commando, special ops, martial artist, etc).
Players get a SFX budget they use to blow up bad guys, explode things, and the like.
They earn budget only through cheesy one liners, or whenever they take damage.
Bought my daughter the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack on vinyl for xmas today. At my favourite record store. I immediately explained "uh, it's not for me."
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Bought my daughter the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack on vinyl for xmas today. At my favourite record store. I immediately explained "uh, it's not for me."
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Guy looks at me and says "why should I care what the fuck you listen to?"
I like him. I wish tipping was an option at record stores.
Wake up, new band just dropped.
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Wake up, new band just dropped.
Steampunk mech game, where the PCs are mercenaries working for the colonial powers of 1875, in orbital balloon stations in the rings of Saturn.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Steampunk mech game, where the PCs are mercenaries working for the colonial powers of 1875, in orbital balloon stations in the rings of Saturn.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
PCs land on the jungle planet of Saturn and fight alien monsters, privateers, and jungle beasts.
And explore ruins of the Ancients.
Reposted by Dave Percival
I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
My favourite new* video games that I've played in the past year:
5. NHL '24
4. For the King 2
3. Sunderfolk
2. Among Us
1. Arc Raiders
* To me. I know among us is old AF.
5. NHL '24
4. For the King 2
3. Sunderfolk
2. Among Us
1. Arc Raiders
* To me. I know among us is old AF.
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
My favourite new* video games that I've played in the past year:
5. NHL '24
4. For the King 2
3. Sunderfolk
2. Among Us
1. Arc Raiders
* To me. I know among us is old AF.
5. NHL '24
4. For the King 2
3. Sunderfolk
2. Among Us
1. Arc Raiders
* To me. I know among us is old AF.
A friend of mine just invited me to his 50th birthday next month. When we met, he had just celebrated his 30th.
More than grey hairs, more than "not getting the kids these days", more than anything, it's made me feel kind of old.
More than grey hairs, more than "not getting the kids these days", more than anything, it's made me feel kind of old.
November 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A friend of mine just invited me to his 50th birthday next month. When we met, he had just celebrated his 30th.
More than grey hairs, more than "not getting the kids these days", more than anything, it's made me feel kind of old.
More than grey hairs, more than "not getting the kids these days", more than anything, it's made me feel kind of old.
"how did you get into TTRPGs?"
It was the late 1980s, and I arrived late to my weekly satanism class. People had already filled up the heavy metal, video games, and Lovecraft electives, so it was either D&D or Carebears.
It was the late 1980s, and I arrived late to my weekly satanism class. People had already filled up the heavy metal, video games, and Lovecraft electives, so it was either D&D or Carebears.
"How did you get I to ttrpgs?"
A lot of my friends wanted to play, but none of them wanted to run a game. So I had to pack for the long journey, travel the old roads until I met a Dungeon Master.
Drawing my knife I lept at him before he could attack. Severing his head I took his power as my own.
A lot of my friends wanted to play, but none of them wanted to run a game. So I had to pack for the long journey, travel the old roads until I met a Dungeon Master.
Drawing my knife I lept at him before he could attack. Severing his head I took his power as my own.
"How did you get into ttrpgs?"
A copy of the AD&D Rules Cyclopedia washed ashore and my uncontacted island based our civilization around it. We later went to war against another island that did the same thing with GURPS
A copy of the AD&D Rules Cyclopedia washed ashore and my uncontacted island based our civilization around it. We later went to war against another island that did the same thing with GURPS
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM
"how did you get into TTRPGs?"
It was the late 1980s, and I arrived late to my weekly satanism class. People had already filled up the heavy metal, video games, and Lovecraft electives, so it was either D&D or Carebears.
It was the late 1980s, and I arrived late to my weekly satanism class. People had already filled up the heavy metal, video games, and Lovecraft electives, so it was either D&D or Carebears.
Holy crap, the jersey for the Vancouver Goldeneyes, the new team in the PWHL, is super slick.
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Holy crap, the jersey for the Vancouver Goldeneyes, the new team in the PWHL, is super slick.
A week after our first traveller session, one player has already bought the core rulebook, and is looking at getting one of the alien books that details his characters species (the analytic amphibian bwaps) in more detail.
He seems QUITE hooked.
He seems QUITE hooked.
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A week after our first traveller session, one player has already bought the core rulebook, and is looking at getting one of the alien books that details his characters species (the analytic amphibian bwaps) in more detail.
He seems QUITE hooked.
He seems QUITE hooked.
This meme is absolutely true... And as a #SanJoseSharks fan, stings a little.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This meme is absolutely true... And as a #SanJoseSharks fan, stings a little.
Moving my gaming shelf into my gaming room. Still a work in progress.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Moving my gaming shelf into my gaming room. Still a work in progress.
Players decided to skip DCC today to play Traveller instead.
They named their ship the Rock Lobster, and had a fun session investigating an imperial Close Escort ship that had suffered a violent decompression.
Fun was had, and nary a shot was fired. They even hired new crew!
They named their ship the Rock Lobster, and had a fun session investigating an imperial Close Escort ship that had suffered a violent decompression.
Fun was had, and nary a shot was fired. They even hired new crew!
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Players decided to skip DCC today to play Traveller instead.
They named their ship the Rock Lobster, and had a fun session investigating an imperial Close Escort ship that had suffered a violent decompression.
Fun was had, and nary a shot was fired. They even hired new crew!
They named their ship the Rock Lobster, and had a fun session investigating an imperial Close Escort ship that had suffered a violent decompression.
Fun was had, and nary a shot was fired. They even hired new crew!
Ive converted a 4e dnd module ("sceptre tower of spelgard") to Dungeon Crawl Classics.
Last session, my players hit the final act - ascending the tower to take on the villain. And, just like when I ran it for 4e, I'm gonna truncate that bit heavily, because HOOBOY is it a slog.
Last session, my players hit the final act - ascending the tower to take on the villain. And, just like when I ran it for 4e, I'm gonna truncate that bit heavily, because HOOBOY is it a slog.
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Ive converted a 4e dnd module ("sceptre tower of spelgard") to Dungeon Crawl Classics.
Last session, my players hit the final act - ascending the tower to take on the villain. And, just like when I ran it for 4e, I'm gonna truncate that bit heavily, because HOOBOY is it a slog.
Last session, my players hit the final act - ascending the tower to take on the villain. And, just like when I ran it for 4e, I'm gonna truncate that bit heavily, because HOOBOY is it a slog.
Had a hero arc raiders moment. Im well armed, and fully laden, trying to extract. Two guys, in newbie dress, are getting sniped by another player.
I throw a smoke grenade, and revive one of the downed raiders. "Get to the Evac!" I yell.
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I throw a smoke grenade, and revive one of the downed raiders. "Get to the Evac!" I yell.
1/4
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Had a hero arc raiders moment. Im well armed, and fully laden, trying to extract. Two guys, in newbie dress, are getting sniped by another player.
I throw a smoke grenade, and revive one of the downed raiders. "Get to the Evac!" I yell.
1/4
I throw a smoke grenade, and revive one of the downed raiders. "Get to the Evac!" I yell.
1/4