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Abby

@thebakermeeple.bsky.social

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neurodivergent, nb, queer 🏳️‍🌈, gamer 🎲🎮. spoonie extraordinaire, anti-racist, polyam. they/she

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Nov 8

Do you live in Washington state? Are you uninsured or under-insured? Are you a uterus holder over the age of 13? Did you know the state has programs to help birth control (without parental or partner knowledge)? If you need it, there are some clinics that can help!

doh.wa.gov/you-and-your...

Clinic Locations

Find a local non-profit or county health clinic that provides sexual and reproductive health services such as birth control, pregnancy testing, STI and HIV testing, breast and cervical cancer screenin...

doh.wa.gov

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · 1d

The highlight of the day is listening to @alisonl.bsky.social break things down and John Forslund explain things to the newer fans. This is the commentary I want in my hockey games for sure.

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GeekGirlCon @geekgirlcon.bsky.social · 2d

We’re so excited to announce Dungeons and Drag Queens
as Featured Contributors for GeekGirlCon 2025! 🌈💫

Prepare for high-fantasy, high-heeled, high-rolling, high-larity! 👠🎲✨🏰🎭

#GGC25 #GeekGirlCon #DungeonsAndDragQueens #DragQueens #DnD #LiveShow #SeattleEvents #TTRPG

Dungeons & Drag Queens at GeekGirlCon 2025: posee photo of dungeon master and three drag queens all looking fierce.

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · 5d

YES. It is SO good! Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Apparently it came out in August, but I just found out about it!

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · 5d

Can we discuss the new Haley Williams album?! It deserves more publicity and praise.

Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · 13d

I am OBSESSED with the story already.

Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 28d

THE DEMO IS OUT!
In a near future where museums twist loopholes to keep stolen history, this game centers on 70 artifacts. Each one is inspired by real items of real cultural significance taken from African nations. Our stories matter. Their return matters.

#wishlistwednesday #blackvoicesingaming

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 15d

One source sent me equivalent pre-shutdown emails from 2018 and 2024 and the contrast is wild -- those are just "we know uncertainty is tough, we are working on contingency plans, etc" and this one from *every* agency is just EVIL DEMOCRATS WHO CONTROL NOTHING ARE SHUTTING IT DOWN

Breaking: HHS, Commerce, Probably Other Agencies Send Entire Staff Email Blaming Democrats for Shutdown

Please forgive the multiple editions in one day — occasionally I'll send breaking news out such as this. If you're new here, read more about the deal here and please subscribe below! On Tuesday after...

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watertigernyc @watertigernyc.bsky.social · 15d

File under "Fuck, I Wish I Thought of That!"

The generals are calling them fat man and little boy because of how badly they bombed.

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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 15d

Bart Simpson: "What an odd thing to say."

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · Aug 26

Pondering the type of bride who would do this

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On a related note: "I went to a
bachelorette party in the Hamptons and the bride bought a bunch of cocaine and added it to the Splitwise, says Andrea, 40, of Philadelphia. "Several of us did not partake. I still think it was rude that we had to pay for it."

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Aug 26

Billionaires are still bad. There is not a singular good one.

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · Aug 12

a man in a hat and trench coat is standing in the desert and says `` man , is it hot out here ! ''

ALT: a man in a hat and trench coat is standing in the desert and says `` man , is it hot out here ! ''

media.tenor.com

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · Aug 12

I continue to be dismayed by the number people who insist on building a 'community' while advocating for corporations, bits of plastic and their own complacency over the safety and livelihood of real people.

Marceline Leiman (High Tide, available now!!) @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · Aug 12

What’s crazy is that I have a TON to lose by speaking out—less than those who hold more power than me can. And there’s many cases of people who do.

The only difference between them and me is that I’d rather die than live less than my honest, full self with my sense of justice and beliefs.

Elliott @skipperbananaco.bsky.social · Aug 12

Luckily, board games has a huge amount of vocal people who will use their platform to do right and be vocal. Like you yourself, you did incredible with your platform in both recent cases. Sadly, for a lot of people, they don't face an existential threat to their existence, or at least not one they

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Aug 12

I am *not* built for heatwaves and sweaty elbows yall. I am dying 😭.

Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Aug 6

I am a few days behind on some gaming news....but what in the actual hell? You know what would entice women/femmes to play? Not fuckin this.

mtgrocks.com/hasbro-ceo-t...

Hasbro CEO Teases K-Pop MTG Release to Entice Women to Play

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has teased the potential for a K-pop themed MTG product to entice more women to play the game.

mtgrocks.com

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · Jul 30

GenCon has always been a good reminder of the privileges in being able to regularly attend such conventions. But it's doubly so now when so many aren't safe traveling to the US. I'd love to see more publishers and communities finding ways to extend opportunities for networking and accessing info.

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JanOnTheLake 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦 @janonthelake.bsky.social · Jul 31

To my Canadian Snowbird peeps…🇨🇦

You wouldn’t vacation in Berlín in 1935.

Don’t vacation in Florida in 2025.

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is one of my top trick takers!

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Jaysen @ezeekat.bsky.social · Jul 25

The statement on why CGE decided to make a new Harry Potter Codenames game despite the harm JK does on a daily basis might actually be worse than the fact that they decided to do it in the first place. 🙄
www.czechgames.com/news/why-we-...

CGE | Why we created the new licensed version of Codenames

www.czechgames.com

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Tony Miller @beardedrogue.bsky.social · Jul 24

Don’t buy this.

This product will directly fund the hatred and oppression of trans individuals.

In fact, stop buying all CGE games so they reconsider placing profits before people.

Codenames 🔜 Spiel25 @codenamesgame.bsky.social · Jul 23

Introducing Codenames: Back to Hogwarts, the beloved party game you know, perfect for both seasoned wizards and Muggle wordsmiths!🦉

PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN NOW!⚡️
shop.czechgames.com/codenames-ba...

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Arcane Comics & More @arcanecomics.bsky.social · Jul 23

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.

We will gladly no longer carry Codenames and CGE games.

Codenames 🔜 Spiel25 @codenamesgame.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's here! CGE Unlocked: Summer Edition has landed!

We've been quietly working on something exciting... and now it's time to reveal it all 👀

Watch the full premiere
🔗 youtu.be/SAIsSCGm0d4?...

#CGE #CGEUnlocked #Codenames
#BoardGames

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Abby @thebakermeeple.bsky.social · Jul 23

If you participate in Codenames streams from now on....you aren't an ally or supporter. Super bummed CGE didn't read the room and chose a cash grab instead of having a backbone and some sense of moral compass.

Codenames 🔜 Spiel25 @codenamesgame.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · Apr 16

It's pronounced 'levio-support your trans friends and stop giving Rowling money'.

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Signing Mass Effect @ Essen! @ithayla.bsky.social · Jul 23

hi cge, i have been a huge fan of your games since last will, adrenaline, and all your incredible party games.

your company has always been very nice to me and helped me when i was a young games journalist who was just getting started in board games

i have very strong emotional connection with-

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AnnaMaria Phelps @annamariaphelps.bsky.social · Jul 23

Echoing Marceline - be sure you let CGE know how you feel about their support of JKR by commenting on their youtube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAIs...
Or sending them an email: [email protected]

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hey, so I am semi-retired from disability advocacy, but in light of what happened today, I want to talk about what it actually means to support disabled people.

Lots of people thought that, until today, when you become disabled, there is a safety net waiting.

That has never been true.

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