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Michael Dowden

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(he/him) Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Coder, Gamer. Founder @AndromedaGalactic.com, @LoreLink.com, & FlexePark. MBA, Firebase & Web GDE, Microsoft MVP. Advocate for ethics, accessibility, and human rights. mrdowden.com

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One thing to consider based upon the laptop and Linux version, some desktops still struggle with mixed screen resolution (HD on one screen, 4k on the other). Fix should be generally available by the end of the year 🀞🏻

06.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I run Linux Mint and had no problem using Fantasy Grounds when Tony was running Star Trek for us.

06.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been running Linux on Think Pads since they were IBM and it works very well. No specific complaints and I basically don't even consider other laptop brands at this point.

06.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll take it. Wordle 1,720 4/6

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05.03.2026 05:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I used to think the Bond villains were cartoonishly overdone. Sadly, I was wrong.

28.02.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anthropic’s Landmark Copyright Settlement: Implications for AI Developers and Enterprise Users | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP Anthropic, a leading developer of artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs), has reached a settlement in a closely watched dispute with a class of authors and publishers who alleged copyrig...

Because they've been receiving entirely too much praise for doing literally the bare minimum, I would like to remind everyone that Anthropic (e.g. Claude) are very much not the good guys. www.ropesgray.com/en/insights/...

28.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lore Link Lore Link is a premium-quality RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, Storytellers and Keepers of all types. Here, you’ll find all the pieces you’ll need to ensure that each…

Did you miss yesterday's excellent Indie Creator stream? Well, you're in luck!

We have almost all of our Twitch streams, including interviews, how-to videos, and actual plays, over on our YouTube site.

Don't forget to like and subscribe! Oh, and something about a bell?

25.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had a great time talking with @jblovecrafty.bsky.social on stream about his creative Sci-Fi Horror RPG, Wine Dark Sea. We discussed the game itself, how to prep and run the game, the creative process, and getting the word out. I definitely encourage everyone to follow Joe for updates.

24.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Abyssal Raven Games A place to get information about the upcoming RPG game, The Wine Dark Sea

And that’s a wrap!

Huge thanks to @jblovecrafty.bsky.social for sharing his thoughts on gaming and his game with @mrdowden.com on our stream today.

Before I continue, here’s where you can find The Wine Dark Sea: www.abyssalravengames.com

24.02.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@ladystorytelling.com how wonderful! :)

23.02.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just needs a guarantee: "1 in 5 people will receive at least 2x the amount they send."

.... better odds than any lottery, and you control your profit by always doubling (or more) the smallest amount.

19.02.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Get Started | Lore Link Welcome to Lore Link, a premium-quality RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, Storytellers and Keepers of all types.

Have you been looking for a way to organize your game so you're not spending more time digging through notes than you're spending running your players through their adventure? Why not take a look at our TTRPG Campaign Management Tool?

Click here to learn more:

18.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah. Developers will commit $50,000 of their own time to recreating something rather than pay $5-10/month. I don't get it, but I'm lazy πŸ˜…

16.02.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree

15.02.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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twenty20sight - Twitch Hi! My name is Twenty, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a gamer, a former music educator, a classically-trained vocalist, musician, an LMT, and a Jane of many other trades. I'm older than I look...

Okay y'all, we're doing a duckton of raids tonight - come hang out for Duckov!

www.twitch.tv/twenty20sight

#TeamTwenty

15.02.2026 03:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you do any sort of accessibility auditing then

1. Polypane and Be Inclusive are now a killer combo for your productivity
2. You should probably get a ticket to SotB, They're sold out in person but still have online tickets available.

10.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

I'm so sorry πŸ˜”

10.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All right, looks like @twenty20sight.com is going to take over for the evening!

She's still figuring out what PC game she's going to play, so come find out the answer to the mystery, starting at 5 PM EST!

twitch.tv/LoreLinkRPG

10.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It's really only my second failure. I'm bad about replacing them before they fail because quite frankly, they tend to just work.

10.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I may have to give that a shot, lol

10.02.2026 06:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Repost with a photo of yours that would make a good album cover.

For mine you can choose between metal, Christmas, or folk.

10.02.2026 06:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Whelp. That 1200W PSU (desktop Power Supply Unit) lasted over 12 years so good job. But without it I can't exactly use my streaming and gaming rig so that's a bummer. Replacement ordered. Fingers crossed.

The fan basically exploded loudly, but let me shutdown safely.

10.02.2026 06:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Age Verification and Age Gating: Resource Hub Age verification (or age-gating) laws generally require online services to check, estimate, or verify all users’ agesβ€”often through invasive tools like ID checks, biometric scans, or other dubious β€œag...

Here's some details on how age verification laws impact you, and why you should care.
- Age verification diminishes online privacy.
- It impacts more than "adult" content.
- It allows censorship of already marginalized groups.
- It limits access to resources.
Learn more:
www.eff.org/issues/age-v...

09.02.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Important details:
1. It was the Windows default font in Word
2. I had requested their brand guide, but not received it yet
3. This was just an internal report to them and in no way an actual public presentation or brand representation

09.02.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Was overhearing a coworker discussing the importance of getting a client's brand info right and was remembering the time I pissed off a client (ultimately they ended up leaving) because I used the wrong font on a report.

09.02.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not too bad. Wordle 1,695 3/6

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08.02.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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twenty20sight - Twitch Diving into Mio's subconscious and more with @ladystorytelling | Check out my shorts on !youtube

Y'ALL! @ladystorytelling.com and I are live for the next installment of Split Fiction! Come hang out and clip the good stuff while you watch!!

www.twitch.tv/twenty20sight

#TeamTwenty

07.02.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Swords Without Master A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.

Link to the ongoing Swords Kickstarter up front, so I don't forget: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...

I want to talk about why I fucking love it when a #ttrpg has its own cutesy name for the GM role. And I'm going to start with the evocative poetry of the term Dungeon Master.

05.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit.

But now we have gone from owning 100% to owning 0% because, for the last month, Complexly has been a non-profit organization.

apnews.com/article/john...

04.02.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1463 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 11

Definitely do a tour of the Winchester Mystery House if you haven't been before.

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