Torra Zwei
@torrazwei.bsky.social
🔹She/Her
🔹Cosplayer
🔹Librarian
🔹TTRPG player
🔹Nerdfighter
🔹Cosplayer
🔹Librarian
🔹TTRPG player
🔹Nerdfighter
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The creators of Myst series (@cyan.com) saved hundreds of video tapes from the making of their iconic adventure game franchose.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
The unseen history of Myst | VGHF Library Highlights
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The creators of Myst series (@cyan.com) saved hundreds of video tapes from the making of their iconic adventure game franchose.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
We helped preserve them. Here's what we found.
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Shout out your favorite resources for creating #ttrpg art and imagery that are *not* gen AI!
Whether it's artists who provide stock art, a repository of CC-BY images, or a directory of public domain works, drop your faves in the replies!
We'll start: Smithsonian Open Access
www.si.edu/openaccess
Whether it's artists who provide stock art, a repository of CC-BY images, or a directory of public domain works, drop your faves in the replies!
We'll start: Smithsonian Open Access
www.si.edu/openaccess
Smithsonian Open Access | Smithsonian Institution
Learn more about Smithsonian Open Access
www.si.edu
May 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Shout out your favorite resources for creating #ttrpg art and imagery that are *not* gen AI!
Whether it's artists who provide stock art, a repository of CC-BY images, or a directory of public domain works, drop your faves in the replies!
We'll start: Smithsonian Open Access
www.si.edu/openaccess
Whether it's artists who provide stock art, a repository of CC-BY images, or a directory of public domain works, drop your faves in the replies!
We'll start: Smithsonian Open Access
www.si.edu/openaccess
President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.
Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions
President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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So...I'm on @thedailyshow.com tonight?!
May 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
So...I'm on @thedailyshow.com tonight?!
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I need you
to remember
how precious you are
the universe took
it's time with you.
rest assured
you are perfect
you are enough.
to remember
how precious you are
the universe took
it's time with you.
rest assured
you are perfect
you are enough.
April 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I need you
to remember
how precious you are
the universe took
it's time with you.
rest assured
you are perfect
you are enough.
to remember
how precious you are
the universe took
it's time with you.
rest assured
you are perfect
you are enough.
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Starting soon!
Midnight Alley is on fire! But the Drawtectives are still hot on the case in today's episode featuring special guest @prozdishere.bsky.social! Premiering today at 1pm ET! youtu.be/U9EaFA-xX3Y
A City on Fire | Drawtectives | Midnight Alley, Episode 5 ft. ProZD
YouTube video by Drawfee Show
youtu.be
April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Starting soon!
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DID YOU FORGET OUR ANNIVERSARY?!
Happy one year of We're Here!
There's a new newsletter in your inbox, and it includes a link to long-awaited 💫We're Here MERCH!💫
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Get the merch:
store.dftba.com/collections/...
Happy one year of We're Here!
There's a new newsletter in your inbox, and it includes a link to long-awaited 💫We're Here MERCH!💫
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Get the merch:
store.dftba.com/collections/...
March 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
DID YOU FORGET OUR ANNIVERSARY?!
Happy one year of We're Here!
There's a new newsletter in your inbox, and it includes a link to long-awaited 💫We're Here MERCH!💫
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Get the merch:
store.dftba.com/collections/...
Happy one year of We're Here!
There's a new newsletter in your inbox, and it includes a link to long-awaited 💫We're Here MERCH!💫
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Get the merch:
store.dftba.com/collections/...
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Zelda Williams (the daughter of the great Robin Williams) sure had a lot to say about the “Studio Ghibli style” AI images that have been trending recently.
I think those people should read these posts and really think about what they’re doing.
I think those people should read these posts and really think about what they’re doing.
March 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Zelda Williams (the daughter of the great Robin Williams) sure had a lot to say about the “Studio Ghibli style” AI images that have been trending recently.
I think those people should read these posts and really think about what they’re doing.
I think those people should read these posts and really think about what they’re doing.
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It's 1993. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2000. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2015. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2025. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2000. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2015. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2025. I'm excited about Myst.
A new Age awaits you in Myst: the snowy, enigmatic seascape of Rime! ❄️🔭
Download the Myst (2020) update NOW and receive Rime free! 📖🎉
More ⤵️
Download the Myst (2020) update NOW and receive Rime free! 📖🎉
More ⤵️
March 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's 1993. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2000. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2015. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2025. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2000. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2015. I'm excited about Myst.
It's 2025. I'm excited about Myst.
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This is the middle of the story. We have to fight for a better end.
www.livescience.com/health/virus...
#Nerdfighteria @tbfighters.org @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
#ReadThisBook
#Nerdfighteria @tbfighters.org @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
#ReadThisBook
'We have to fight for a better end': Author John Green on how threats to USAID derail the worldwide effort to end tuberculosis
Live Science spoke with author John Green about his latest book, which explores both the history and current realities of tuberculosis.
www.livescience.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This is the middle of the story. We have to fight for a better end.
Got a red signature! Looking forward to having time to read @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social 's new book!
March 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Got a red signature! Looking forward to having time to read @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social 's new book!
My current plans for #toracon2025 ! Subject to change due to weather but otherwise: Alice and Rosé!
#toracon
#toracon
March 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My current plans for #toracon2025 ! Subject to change due to weather but otherwise: Alice and Rosé!
#toracon
#toracon
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President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
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We’re counting down the top fundraisers on Tiltify in 2024, and today we’re celebrating Hank and John Green! 🎉
Their Project for Awesome livestream raised a record-breaking $1,755,169.25, turning community passion into real-world impact.
Learn more:
💙 blog.tiltify.com/community/top-30-2024/
Their Project for Awesome livestream raised a record-breaking $1,755,169.25, turning community passion into real-world impact.
Learn more:
💙 blog.tiltify.com/community/top-30-2024/
March 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We’re counting down the top fundraisers on Tiltify in 2024, and today we’re celebrating Hank and John Green! 🎉
Their Project for Awesome livestream raised a record-breaking $1,755,169.25, turning community passion into real-world impact.
Learn more:
💙 blog.tiltify.com/community/top-30-2024/
Their Project for Awesome livestream raised a record-breaking $1,755,169.25, turning community passion into real-world impact.
Learn more:
💙 blog.tiltify.com/community/top-30-2024/
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We can upload 3 minute videos now.
YOU KNOW THE RULE
YOU KNOW THE RULE
March 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We can upload 3 minute videos now.
YOU KNOW THE RULE
YOU KNOW THE RULE
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When the BOOK is also a METAPHOR
YouTube video by John Green
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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There's a new We're Here in your inbox!
If you've been feeling pretty down lately, this one's for you.
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com
If you've been feeling pretty down lately, this one's for you.
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
There's a new We're Here in your inbox!
If you've been feeling pretty down lately, this one's for you.
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com
If you've been feeling pretty down lately, this one's for you.
Read it:
werehere.beehiiv.com
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"The Korean RPG scene has transformed—it’s now a space where women make up more than half the player base." — @rascalnews.bsky.social reports.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
In 2016, game designer and podcaster, Choi Mika, posted about a t-shirt on social media. Thus begins a story of how the Korean tabletop industry stood against a right-wing mob and transformed their scene for the better.
www.rascal.news/how-rpgs-bec...
www.rascal.news/how-rpgs-bec...
How RPGs Became A Haven For Women in South Korea
After a GamerGate-like incident in 2016, the industry doubled-down on inclusivity.
www.rascal.news
February 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"The Korean RPG scene has transformed—it’s now a space where women make up more than half the player base." — @rascalnews.bsky.social reports.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
Kudos to our Korean Call of Cthulhu licensee Dayspring Games, who took a lead here after a GamerGate like incident in 2016.
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Everything Is Tuberculosis: The first chapter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbD...
EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS!
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
www.youtube.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The first chapter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbD...
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finished another @hankgreen.bsky.social quote! ✨
i got inspired halfway through this one thinking about all of hank's p4a confetti.
i got inspired halfway through this one thinking about all of hank's p4a confetti.
February 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
finished another @hankgreen.bsky.social quote! ✨
i got inspired halfway through this one thinking about all of hank's p4a confetti.
i got inspired halfway through this one thinking about all of hank's p4a confetti.
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This is the way.
Blades prep for me looks like trying to brainstorm up a whole bunch of interesting locations, and people, and threats, and targets- and then I just use those constellations of ideas to improv in response to the players in play!
February 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is the way.
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February 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
10/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #thegreatlibraryseries #inkandbone #paperandfire #ashandquill #smokeandiron #swordandpen #rachelcaine
10/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #thegreatlibraryseries #inkandbone #paperandfire #ashandquill #smokeandiron #swordandpen #rachelcaine
February 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
10/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #thegreatlibraryseries #inkandbone #paperandfire #ashandquill #smokeandiron #swordandpen #rachelcaine
10/20
#booksky #bookchallenge #thegreatlibraryseries #inkandbone #paperandfire #ashandquill #smokeandiron #swordandpen #rachelcaine