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NEW BOOK! Graphic Design for Board Games: https://www.routledge.com/Graphic-Design-for-Board-Games/Solis/p/book/9781032583365 Portfolio https://www.danielsolisgames.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/danielsolis More https://linktr.ee/danielsolisdesign

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Oh my, the world of 2p abstracts is about as far from RPGs as you can get. Abstracts were my gateway to the hobby and remain close to my heart even if I don't get as much opportunity to play them.

06.03.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh gosh, you're so very kind! Please give Shao a big furry hug for us.

06.03.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Audio long read: Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains? Listen to an audio version of a recent Nature Feature.

Nature article about people who don't visualize mental imagery. Of some interest to me as I present game rules that can be very abstract. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

06.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for letting us know. πŸ«‚

06.03.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
MATRX GIPF - Learn While Playing
MATRX GIPF - Learn While Playing YouTube video by JonGetsGames

20+ years ago, I was an abstract game fan who loved the ambitious potential of the GIPF project, but I couldn't afford to buy a whole series of games. They finally released a readymade crossover game. 🀯
youtu.be/QczetlO5dJk?...
@jongetsgames.bsky.social

23.12.2024 16:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

One AI chat bot always lies to you and the other always tells the truth.

But they both guzzle human resources like there's no tomorrow so maybe just figure it out yourself?

05.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wow wow Scarlet Morning won the Libby Award for best middle grade??? I love you librarians, I love you so much πŸ˜­πŸ’–πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

05.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 695 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 2

I'm gonna a pronunciation guide, boss.

05.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait how was he doing it?

05.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A sketch of a cat.
It has a speech ribbon that reads "This is my book. Miau-u-u!" Signed Mouton

A sketch of a cat. It has a speech ribbon that reads "This is my book. Miau-u-u!" Signed Mouton

In 1850, a little girl named Emily lived in the British Museum and sketched the adventures of her beloved cat Mouton. Her sketchbook has been digitized so you can see Mouton meeting royalty, fighting monsters, and dressing up in costumes. wellcomecollection.org/works/rzwecs...

05.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"When that rock is lifted, the earth is lighter; the hand that bears it heavier…
Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice, we must not act without responsibility…
Do only that which you must do and which you cannot do in any other way."
-- The Farthest Shore, Ursula K. LeGuin

28.02.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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University Challenge You may (not) confer Men's T-Shirt | Daniel Solis' T-Shirt Shop University Challenge You may (not) confer on Men's T-Shirt – Β«You may not confer, Shinji!Β» Is anyone going to get this joke? I don't know. Listen, sometimes an idea comes to you and you just have to g...

Get in the booth, Shinji!

"University Challenge: You may (not) confer." is my #weeklytshirt for this week! Listen, they're only getting weirder from here. Hopefully this finds my people.
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/univ...

02.03.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

bsky.app/profile/wizk...

03.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's live!

03.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ariel Waldman's opening talk at National Geographic Explorers Festival
Ariel Waldman's opening talk at National Geographic Explorers Festival YouTube video by Ariel Waldman

Antarctic microscopist @arielwaldman.com presents research and footage to the National Geographic Explorers Festival. Includes tardigrades! www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Ej...

03.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You musn't run away, UK quizzers. You musn't run away.

02.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Writing In Star Trek's Shared Universe - Prodigy's Aaron Waltke EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Writing In Star Trek's Shared Universe - Prodigy's Aaron Waltke EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW YouTube video by TrekCulture

Whoa. Prodigy was the first #StarTrek to EVER be nominated for writing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwN6...

02.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character says congratulations with her hands up ALT: a cartoon character says congratulations with her hands up

Congratulations!

02.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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University Challenge You may (not) confer Men's T-Shirt | Daniel Solis' T-Shirt Shop University Challenge You may (not) confer on Men's T-Shirt – Β«You may not confer, Shinji!Β» Is anyone going to get this joke? I don't know. Listen, sometimes an idea comes to you and you just have to g...

Get in the booth, Shinji!

"University Challenge: You may (not) confer." is my #weeklytshirt for this week! Listen, they're only getting weirder from here. Hopefully this finds my people.
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/univ...

02.03.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A graphic vaguely resembling the title logo of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but which says "University Challenge," a UK quiz show. The sub-title is "You may (not) confer," which is often shouted during by the host when warning teams.

A graphic vaguely resembling the title logo of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but which says "University Challenge," a UK quiz show. The sub-title is "You may (not) confer," which is often shouted during by the host when warning teams.

My t-shirt series is already deep in the "just combine two things" phase. This is such a niche joke it might hit an audience of single digits, if I'm lucky. 🫣

01.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
A graphic vaguely resembling the title logo of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but which says "University Challenge," a UK quiz show. The sub-title is "You may (not) confer," which is often shouted during by the host when warning teams.

A graphic vaguely resembling the title logo of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but which says "University Challenge," a UK quiz show. The sub-title is "You may (not) confer," which is often shouted during by the host when warning teams.

My t-shirt series is already deep in the "just combine two things" phase. This is such a niche joke it might hit an audience of single digits, if I'm lucky. 🫣

01.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

The pronunciation of fuchsia is so funny

Like we’re fairly comfy correctly pronouncing its namesake, German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (fooks, like books and looks)

But the minute you Latinize it with that -ia ending, English phonotactics does its best and then goes β€œfuch it, that says FYOO-shuh”

01.03.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday Puzzle: Sandwiched NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WXXI listener Jonathan Black and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR Sunday Puzzle: Name a famous 20th century writer. Remove the last two letters of the first name and the last letter of the last name. The result will name a clothing material. What is it? www.npr.org/2026/03/01/n...

01.03.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report Ken Bowersox and Steve Stich are out; Joel Montalbano and Dana Hutcherson are in.

NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report.
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28.02.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The way this administration vacillates between the comic evil of an Austin Powers villain, the malignant evil of an SS Commander, and the charm, insight, and coherence of an AM talk radio host would be impressive if it wasn't so sad and destructive.

Notice nowhere in there did I mention competent.

28.02.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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oh lookee we gave the solar system a colonoscopy

28.02.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
Have You Ever Been On Tumblr? || Panalysts S3E3
Have You Ever Been On Tumblr? || Panalysts S3E3 YouTube video by LoadingReadyRun

There’s a new Panalysts for your amusement. Have some amusement.
youtu.be/GlFLMPCvoHA

28.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
Browt, the new Grass-type starter from the upcoming games PokΓ©mon Winds and PokΓ©mon Waves

Browt, the new Grass-type starter from the upcoming games PokΓ©mon Winds and PokΓ©mon Waves

"Excuse me, I asked for no pickles."

27.02.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 2722 πŸ” 287 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 22
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Was going to wait to post this, but this seems appropriate this morning….

28.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

"When that rock is lifted, the earth is lighter; the hand that bears it heavier…
Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice, we must not act without responsibility…
Do only that which you must do and which you cannot do in any other way."
-- The Farthest Shore, Ursula K. LeGuin

28.02.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0