Aras Sivad (she/her)
@arassivad.bsky.social
Independent Artist, tabletop game enthusiast, witchy mama, and rainbow fae.
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Ever want soup? That’s it really that’s the question. And some mindful self care, sure but, come on, it’s Soup!
Ever want soup? That’s it really that’s the question. And some mindful self care, sure but, come on, it’s Soup!
November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Ever want soup? That’s it really that’s the question. And some mindful self care, sure but, come on, it’s Soup!
Ever want soup? That’s it really that’s the question. And some mindful self care, sure but, come on, it’s Soup!
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just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
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zombiesrungame.com
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I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
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I was supposed to go to London for work last week but that fell though and now my source of income for this month is now gone as I am currently on a slight furlough until I can get another freelance gig coming my way.
I'm in dire straights and could really use the help.
I was supposed to go to London for work last week but that fell though and now my source of income for this month is now gone as I am currently on a slight furlough until I can get another freelance gig coming my way.
I'm in dire straights and could really use the help.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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I was supposed to go to London for work last week but that fell though and now my source of income for this month is now gone as I am currently on a slight furlough until I can get another freelance gig coming my way.
I'm in dire straights and could really use the help.
I was supposed to go to London for work last week but that fell though and now my source of income for this month is now gone as I am currently on a slight furlough until I can get another freelance gig coming my way.
I'm in dire straights and could really use the help.
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Because they won’t do it himself—I’M BLASTING THE FUCK OUT OF THIS.
@walle132.bsky.social is in need of some mutual aid to cover some expenses and survival needs. I’d be here for days trying to encapsulate how beautiful of a person WallE is, but please consider helping if you can. 🖤
@walle132.bsky.social is in need of some mutual aid to cover some expenses and survival needs. I’d be here for days trying to encapsulate how beautiful of a person WallE is, but please consider helping if you can. 🖤
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Because they won’t do it himself—I’M BLASTING THE FUCK OUT OF THIS.
@walle132.bsky.social is in need of some mutual aid to cover some expenses and survival needs. I’d be here for days trying to encapsulate how beautiful of a person WallE is, but please consider helping if you can. 🖤
@walle132.bsky.social is in need of some mutual aid to cover some expenses and survival needs. I’d be here for days trying to encapsulate how beautiful of a person WallE is, but please consider helping if you can. 🖤
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Woah!
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Woah!
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
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Thank you to those of you masking at PAXU. It is a principled, beautiful act of solidarity with each other 💛
& those of you not masking? Know that I see you and think less of you for it. Refusing to take COVID precautions in 2025? At a convention?? Embarrassing
& those of you not masking? Know that I see you and think less of you for it. Refusing to take COVID precautions in 2025? At a convention?? Embarrassing
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thank you to those of you masking at PAXU. It is a principled, beautiful act of solidarity with each other 💛
& those of you not masking? Know that I see you and think less of you for it. Refusing to take COVID precautions in 2025? At a convention?? Embarrassing
& those of you not masking? Know that I see you and think less of you for it. Refusing to take COVID precautions in 2025? At a convention?? Embarrassing
TFW you see someone pull out a wad of cash from their pocket and the outside has a Benny. 😳
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
TFW you see someone pull out a wad of cash from their pocket and the outside has a Benny. 😳
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First one down! “Mew You See Me” a Verhext Nochmal Adventure/Micro game for 3+ ppl is out now! Two new player character cats, 6 new Cat-tastrophe’s! What happens when a magician and a necromancer move in together? A whole lot! cutestpatoot.itch.io/meow-you-see...
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
First one down! “Mew You See Me” a Verhext Nochmal Adventure/Micro game for 3+ ppl is out now! Two new player character cats, 6 new Cat-tastrophe’s! What happens when a magician and a necromancer move in together? A whole lot! cutestpatoot.itch.io/meow-you-see...
Man, I really want to sleep a full night without dystopian nightmares that so closely resemble real life, I can't tell when the dream ends.
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Man, I really want to sleep a full night without dystopian nightmares that so closely resemble real life, I can't tell when the dream ends.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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Here's a simple truth:
We're well into late stage capitalism. If AI were that useful, that game-changing for the average consumer, it would be monetized at every single instance of operation.
Instead, it's deployed quietly, forcefully, almost desperately.
We're well into late stage capitalism. If AI were that useful, that game-changing for the average consumer, it would be monetized at every single instance of operation.
Instead, it's deployed quietly, forcefully, almost desperately.
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Here's a simple truth:
We're well into late stage capitalism. If AI were that useful, that game-changing for the average consumer, it would be monetized at every single instance of operation.
Instead, it's deployed quietly, forcefully, almost desperately.
We're well into late stage capitalism. If AI were that useful, that game-changing for the average consumer, it would be monetized at every single instance of operation.
Instead, it's deployed quietly, forcefully, almost desperately.
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My first event today~ come play Mahjong with me!!
FRIDAY
11:30AM- I’m teaching Hong Kong style mahjong in the Intersection!! It’s drop in/out and beginner friendly <3 sign up for a spot in the PTI lounge :3
11:30AM- I’m teaching Hong Kong style mahjong in the Intersection!! It’s drop in/out and beginner friendly <3 sign up for a spot in the PTI lounge :3
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My first event today~ come play Mahjong with me!!
Hey #PaxU friends! Don't forget to wear your masks, fuel up on water and food with nutrients, and add alt-text to your images.
Also take care of each other and have a blast!
Also take care of each other and have a blast!
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is saying have fun storming the castle
Alt: An old man and woman are standing next to each other waving, the man says, "Have fun storming the castle!"
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey #PaxU friends! Don't forget to wear your masks, fuel up on water and food with nutrients, and add alt-text to your images.
Also take care of each other and have a blast!
Also take care of each other and have a blast!
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Have you played/ran MMM yet for your friends? Or even read through it? I'd love to hear about it in a DM, comment or email or even a review. I want to see/hear about your culinary adventures.
MMM is a cooking based TTRPG that I recently published out there at it: honeyanddice.itch.io/mmm
MMM is a cooking based TTRPG that I recently published out there at it: honeyanddice.itch.io/mmm
MMM - A Cooking TTRPG by HoneyandDice
MMM
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November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Have you played/ran MMM yet for your friends? Or even read through it? I'd love to hear about it in a DM, comment or email or even a review. I want to see/hear about your culinary adventures.
MMM is a cooking based TTRPG that I recently published out there at it: honeyanddice.itch.io/mmm
MMM is a cooking based TTRPG that I recently published out there at it: honeyanddice.itch.io/mmm
Building my love a house to play in the Sims while she practices guitar is pretty great for a Thursday night.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Building my love a house to play in the Sims while she practices guitar is pretty great for a Thursday night.
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Hot girls mask up and vax up 😌
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Hot girls mask up and vax up 😌
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Went ahead and did this on the off chance folks would like to do me a solid this holiday season. This isn't a priority for my work, but it would allow me to work on more art and designs without always needing to be in the Lab.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Went ahead and did this on the off chance folks would like to do me a solid this holiday season. This isn't a priority for my work, but it would allow me to work on more art and designs without always needing to be in the Lab.
throne.com/artificerind...
throne.com/artificerind...
I GOT THE JOB OFFER!!!!!!
AAAAAAAA IM SO EXCITED!
AAAAAAAA IM SO EXCITED!
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I GOT THE JOB OFFER!!!!!!
AAAAAAAA IM SO EXCITED!
AAAAAAAA IM SO EXCITED!
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WE SHOULD NOT BAIL OUT THE AI COMPANIES NO MATTER WHAT
AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
WE SHOULD NOT BAIL OUT THE AI COMPANIES NO MATTER WHAT
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So....after much deliberation and encouragement from loved ones, I've put together a GoFundMe after facing several financial burdens and medical debts...
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Donate to Disabled Vet & Family Need Help After Job Loss, organized by Prakash Upadhyayula
My name is Prakash (aka KP), and I am a disabled veteran doing my b… Prakash Upadhyayula needs your support for Disabled Vet & Family Need Help After Job Loss
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November 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
So....after much deliberation and encouragement from loved ones, I've put together a GoFundMe after facing several financial burdens and medical debts...
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
You absolutely cannot convince me that Frodo knows Legolas.
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
You absolutely cannot convince me that Frodo knows Legolas.
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Pre-PaxU Tuesday & Tea is live!
🔴 twitch.tv/mentallamia
So much to do. So many announcements to make.
Come co-work, lurk, chat, or just vibe. We will be starting off cam & mic as I get food.
🔴 twitch.tv/mentallamia
So much to do. So many announcements to make.
Come co-work, lurk, chat, or just vibe. We will be starting off cam & mic as I get food.
a woman in a pink dress is standing next to a witch in a black hat .
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November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Pre-PaxU Tuesday & Tea is live!
🔴 twitch.tv/mentallamia
So much to do. So many announcements to make.
Come co-work, lurk, chat, or just vibe. We will be starting off cam & mic as I get food.
🔴 twitch.tv/mentallamia
So much to do. So many announcements to make.
Come co-work, lurk, chat, or just vibe. We will be starting off cam & mic as I get food.
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Yeah so.
My food stamps are discontinued, and my car has died.
I just wanna eat and provide for Ichiban, so if you can help out I would appreciate it. I also have a lot of overdue bills that have piled up as well—everything is just a lot right now and I could use some assistance.
ko-fi.com/breeedo
My food stamps are discontinued, and my car has died.
I just wanna eat and provide for Ichiban, so if you can help out I would appreciate it. I also have a lot of overdue bills that have piled up as well—everything is just a lot right now and I could use some assistance.
ko-fi.com/breeedo
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November 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Yeah so.
My food stamps are discontinued, and my car has died.
I just wanna eat and provide for Ichiban, so if you can help out I would appreciate it. I also have a lot of overdue bills that have piled up as well—everything is just a lot right now and I could use some assistance.
ko-fi.com/breeedo
My food stamps are discontinued, and my car has died.
I just wanna eat and provide for Ichiban, so if you can help out I would appreciate it. I also have a lot of overdue bills that have piled up as well—everything is just a lot right now and I could use some assistance.
ko-fi.com/breeedo
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My tire popped, I’d love help getting my car home and tire replaced
Hey gamers, without access to food stamps this month is going to be harder than it usually should. If you can share and donate I would greatly appreciate it.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
My tire popped, I’d love help getting my car home and tire replaced