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I think (and write) a lot about writing and how stories are constructed, the underlying narrative architecture which supports storytelling in general.
This is an interesting approach to laying out a dual-axis analysis.
This is an interesting approach to laying out a dual-axis analysis.
It's worth talking about why some things are popular and some things aren't, however. Whether you're talking about a #TTRPG or the short story you're trying to get placed in a magazine.
Firstly, there's a reason that when you try to think of a "Bright" story you can't – it's because they're boring as crap. If you try to read one or try to write one, you'll discover very quickly the reason why.
Story is driven by conflict.
Story is driven by conflict.
So this is a situation I wanted to speak on as I've seen similar things in the #furrycommunity. This is not meant to be an attack on the individual involved, but I am going to use their actions to highlight two issues I have. 🧵
#discrimination #Battletech #military #Russia
#discrimination #Battletech #military #Russia
TLDR: a battletech content creator removed someone from their discord because they are a Russian citizen, but because they did anything wrong or said anything hurtful. Reason was given as comfort and security of US service members, which I happen to be. Dropping screen grabs ⬇️
If you feel the need to comment negatively here you may want to seek therapy for that.
Inserting real world politics to the game table, game store, event, game, etc.. lacks class, speaks towards your upbringing, & is unsportsmanlike, to insert it into a generational ip is foolish 1/3 of america is on the left 1/3 america is on the right and 1/3 like neither 1/3<2/3
No Shit, there I was (a Megemak AAR thread).
A battle that at one point included my worthy opponent saying "dear god....multiple mushroom clouds"
A battle that at one point included my worthy opponent saying "dear god....multiple mushroom clouds"
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After:
I'm tired guys, daily essays plus the grind of work, a wife going through menopause and a sick cat is all catching up with me. I'm not getting much interaction on here anymore with my essays which makes me think ya'll are bored with them. Should I stop writing them? I know trying
to hit all the bases every day gets tedious. Obligatory tag of @JohnBoozman, @SenTomCotton and @RepFrenchHill followed by pumping the @MriyaAid and the @georgian_legion with a reminder to visit @MriyaReport to stay informed... It's all pretty formulaic and at this point it is not
an easy task to come up with some new and interesting to write about. Especially as everyone is waiting for news out of Kherson. Do I branchout? I have avoided US domestic politics to keep this feed as a leave your personal politics at the door everyone who supports Ukraine
@TableTopBill and @Pendolino70S so some quick research into #warhammer40000 and woo doggy... To start the biggest differences between #battletech and 40K is the sheer amount of hand-wavium 40K needs. It is far more fantasy than sci-fi. Psychics, aliens, magic it has it all.
BT on the other hand is very human focused, there are no aliens that threaten humanity and the only semi-intelligent life forms found are 2 species of caveman like humanoid "pinkies" and a bird like primitive society that can only be reached accidentally by misjump with no way
back to human space. The factions of the Inner Sphere are thus not divided between species, but between vast star spanning empires. Although admittedly biased, I prefer BT because there is so much less hand-wavium. You can trace Humanities journey to the stars directly back to
In what has to be one of history's greatest examples of missing the forest for the trees, Russians have been protesting outside the US embassy in Moscow complaining that US weapons are wounding and maiming Russians.
The fact that the Russians have to be in Ukraine to be killed and maimed seems to have been completely missed. Though in truth it's just another example of Russian imperial/colonialism as a mindset that has filtered down to the lowest levels of society. They presume the
right to act as they see fit anywhere they can because only nations able to act where and how they want are truly sovereign and all others are either prizes to be won or vassals to be defended from other sovereign states. I would not at all be surprised if Russian maps only
So we are now 172 days into a #GenocideOfUkrainians What keeps you going and dedicated, what do you do to recharge, what spirit animates you? What is something on your bucket list? Four really complex questions I will try to answer about myself. First, I made a promise to use my
ability to write to tag my leaders @JohnBoozman @SenTomCotton @RepFrenchHill every day to let them know I want them to support Ukraine. It is my biggest gift to Ukraine. At this point I think I have written more articles on the war than any journalist outside of Ukraine. It is
an admittedly weird record I never saw myself achieving. At this point though it's pretty self-sustaining. I spend time on twitter listening to different voices, often listening on @MriyaReport to find inspiration for the next day's essay. Which brings up question number
Good morning everyone, you'll never guess what I woke up to! First lets set the stage. Remember how on Feb 24th the Russian's didn't bother to check a calendar, road map or with the Ukrainians if invading and committing genocide on them during winter was a good idea of not?
That level of hubris is the foundation on which will be built Ukrainian victory. Well, I woke up to some of that, "I am Russian I don't need to do any research hubris". I got accused on being a paid military bot/troll because I "only" post about Ukraine.
That little fish I gutted yesterday was back on the hook thinking he "found" a way to discredit me. Like a typical Russian he didn't bother to actually research his assumption and instead just blundered into an ambush to become the example two days in a row. Talk about bad
The recent “Trans Fights” controversy in @MechWarriorF2P has led to a number of calls for “gatekeeping” in the #BattleTech community – that is, to keep so-called “social justice warriors” and “politics” out of the game.
That is bullshit.
#BattletechBelongsToEveryone
1/22
That is bullshit.
#BattletechBelongsToEveryone
1/22
I’ve shared it a number of times, but @Scottboehemer’s excellent essay really is a must-read on the issue. It predates the current controversy but it’s incredibly applicable to the current toxic and reactionary pushback.
2/22
2/22
Some background for those who don’t know it: In late Sept, the mods in #MWO invoked the Code of Conduct against a comp team and a number of players who had the word “trans” in their names.
This was ostensibly to protect trans players because... reasons?
It was a mistake.
3/22
This was ostensibly to protect trans players because... reasons?
It was a mistake.
3/22
