Hi! This is the blog of a reclusive Gen-X software developer. I write twice a month about games or whatever else is going on. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2025.

Parasocial Media

Tom 526 words

On content addiction and the parasocial nature of social media. (526 words.)

August 2024 Part 1

Tom 2,299 words

Elden Ring DLC completed, a burst of Disney+ activity, Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks, changes at work. (2299 words.)

On Writing Challenges

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Blaugustians are writing about writing challenges. (769 words.)

Tales of Fablecraft?

UltrViolet 461 words

I wonder if this Tales of Fablecraft is a paradigm shift in the distribution model of tabletop RPGs. (461 words.)

Does AI Steal?

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A discussion of whether or not AI steals from artists. (1061 words.)

Recent Blog Updates

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An impending tropical storm, now uploading Elden Ring DLC videos, some small updates to the blog, time blindness, and Blaugust controversy?!? (974 words.)