River Crow

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Links: https://linktr.ee/therivercrow

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2025-05-18 20:24:41 UTC

I need to write more. I've got ideas but no motivation at the moment.
Until then, all my fanfic stuff (mostly Veilguard currently, though I want to write more Baldurs Gate stuff too) is all here:
https://write.as/theriverwrites/
#MyWriting #Fanfiction

2025-05-18 12:24:25 UTC

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good idea, Innkeeper's brain!

2025-05-17 13:27:37 UTC

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ooh cool science fact! I think aged parmesan is hard to get over here but worth looking out for.

2025-05-17 12:33:19 UTC

Alas, I have figured out I have a dairy intolerance. So, gonna have to cut out cheese...my one weakness!
Pretty much going like, mostly vegan at this point.
So, any #vegan friends got good food ideas/websites/recommendations for a recovering cheese-holic?

2025-05-16 14:18:57 UTC

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Veilguard and BG3, my two obsessions!

2025-05-13 12:08:47 UTC

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nom!

2025-05-11 07:09:39 UTC

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erm yes, not me either! 🌩️

2025-05-11 06:39:26 UTC

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yep, rookie mistake I made with my BG3 storm sorcerer too.

2025-05-08 17:01:21 UTC

First image of the new pope released:
https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/mstdn-14dcc3e0-48a8-423a-b3b9-cd03887660a4/media_attachments/files/114/473/281/310/972/775/original/2a021f95300b1464.png

2025-05-07 11:51:30 UTC

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welcome to the tavern! 🍻

2025-05-06 08:56:57 UTC

You cannot "self care" your way out of systemic institutional discrimination.
Workplace "wellbeing" initiatives exist to shift the blame from the corporation to the individual.
They are a scam designed to make us feel inadequate for breaking under a system designed to break us.

2025-05-04 17:37:33 UTC

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👀 ooh, I loved that game!

2025-04-26 19:22:59 UTC

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🩷

2025-04-26 18:44:44 UTC

Wanted to go out for wine, and wear my new dress.
Had a panic attack and dysphoria breakdown in the bathroom.
Went in jeans and a baggy t-shirt instead.
This is the effect of constant bombardment of transphobia. It steals our joy.
Y'know I'd love to post about trans joy and gender euphoria but mostly all I feel is fear. So well done bigots, you win.

2025-04-26 08:12:40 UTC

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heh! It really can, especially those Blahajs, they've got bitey teeth! 🦈

2025-04-26 07:27:14 UTC

Today's scaaaaary trans agenda with me and @npub1s5s…s3hv :
- build some IKEA bookcases
- sort out some old books and stuff
- play Veilguard
- go out for a glass of wine
Yeah, I can see why people are so afraid of us...

2025-04-23 15:18:35 UTC

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that all sounds very good, we don't have that here.

2025-04-16 10:41:57 UTC

Trans women are women.
I don't need a piece of paper, a court ruling, or a government to tell me who I am.
#TransWomenAreWomen.
With or without your permission.

2025-04-16 10:33:22 UTC

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well, they ruled that trans women aren't women. So there's that.
I have an illegal gender.

2025-04-16 08:47:10 UTC

Oh good. The supreme court is going to decide if trans women are legally women today, and it's not looking like it's going in our favour.
Fuck them.
I'm an illegal woman.
Fucking arrest me. Try it.
Trans Liberation Now.

2025-04-15 19:29:42 UTC

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BG3...it's calling to you!

2025-04-15 09:32:33 UTC

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agreed, Tuesday = office day ew for me too.

2025-04-12 08:14:07 UTC

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well, I've never played the game and I'm gripped by the story, which proves how well it's done that. Very much enjoying!

2025-04-11 08:29:30 UTC

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thanks doc, I'll gladly take that prescription!

2025-04-11 08:14:54 UTC

Woop woop, post-covid jab floopiness today. Feeling like I've got the flu, which I know is a good thing and means my immune system is doing its thing but wow am I wiped out today.
So much for taking a writing day, my brain is soup.
Floop floop, I am soop.

2025-04-10 08:31:58 UTC

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It's a big game and can get overwhelming, so I definitely recommend breaking it up into small achievable things. When your characters need a long rest, take one yourself!
But it is soooooo good though!

2025-04-10 08:30:54 UTC

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the worst.

2025-04-10 07:56:43 UTC

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Same for the longest time - I just didn't have patience for long games until Baldurs Gate 3 which grabbed me because of the story and characters. Dragon Age Veilguard (not as long as BG3 but still 80+ hours if you do the side quests) is the same.
If a game is long and repetitive, filled with fetch quests and not much plot I lose interest quickly, but a well-crafted story will keep me hooked.
I still like to play in short sessions, a couple hours at a time, which helps break the long games up into "chapters" and make them feel less like a slog.

2025-04-09 11:05:29 UTC

This post is in part a disclaimer to state that I will never use AI in my creative pursuits, but it turned into a bit of a manifesto in which I wax poetic about art in general and why I oppose AI with all my being.
AI defenders, don't @ me. Just block me and save me the effort.
https://write.as/therivercrow/anti-ai

2025-04-09 09:11:53 UTC

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Mmm coffee. Good plan!

2025-04-09 05:49:24 UTC

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seconded! It's all about the human connection here.

2025-04-08 15:51:22 UTC

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especially when you spend an on-site day doing stuff you can do anywhere with an internet connection, right? Like...why am I here?

2025-04-08 14:46:17 UTC

Have I done anything creative today? Nope.
Have I relaxed today?
Also nope.
Have I sat at work bored out of my mind waiting for the end of the day just so I can collapse on a sofa and fall asleep?
Yep.
Work is a scam. We should all be free to write, draw, sing, dance, create and enjoy the beauty of life. Not sit at a computer in a nearly empty building checking emails for 8 hours.

2025-04-04 13:56:13 UTC

Had a full on panic attack at the price of the weekly grocery shop.
I'm not exaggerating.
I grew up poor - like, poor poor, and didn't always have food. This just brought back a lot of trauma, even though I'm in a much better place financially now.
The phrase "cost of living" is a fucking abomination. Something needs to change.

2025-04-03 14:42:00 UTC

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very much yes. 🤘

2025-04-03 12:59:47 UTC

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welcome to the Tavern!

2025-04-02 16:01:22 UTC

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you are a legend! Have a well earned pint, dear Innkeeper! 🍺

2025-04-02 11:01:22 UTC

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Thanks Innkeeper! And don't worry, the crow doesn't represent my feelings at all, it was literally the first random image in my pics folder!

2025-04-02 10:55:53 UTC

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OK, that worked - but the ones in my "media" tab from posts prior to yesterday are not loading. Interesting - any ideas @npub1nve…x6rd?
Not complaining, you did a massive migration and you're awesome! Just wondering if there's anything I can do to restore them - I've cleared my cache, logged out etc.

2025-04-02 10:53:57 UTC

Testing a thing, since my images have all disappeared since the server migration.
https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/mstdn-14dcc3e0-48a8-423a-b3b9-cd03887660a4/media_attachments/files/114/267/992/775/774/636/original/a4c726ec20244b9f.jpg

2025-04-01 07:49:04 UTC

The only good thing about April Fool's is that it teaches people to apply critical thinking to stuff they read online. I only wish they did that every other day.

2025-03-28 22:14:18 UTC

Spring is springing!
#Bloomscrolling #SpringBlossom
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/242/354/877/025/111/original/7469969545f549ac.jpg

2025-03-26 18:33:44 UTC

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yep. It is like that. Weekend soon though.

2025-03-26 17:34:50 UTC

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you too, huh?

2025-03-26 10:41:41 UTC

I wrote a thing about being #ActuallyAutistic in the workplace, and how communication norms are ableist rubbish. This is me venting my spleen about an awful training thing I did yesterday.
https://write.as/therivercrow/neurodivergence-and-communication
#autism #AutisticAtWork

2025-03-18 14:53:03 UTC

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Days like this really make me wonder why I'm on here at all. I'm probably just grumpy though, I know I've got some good friends here, but still.

2025-03-18 14:41:05 UTC

Between the AI grifters, the non CW politics posting, and the "awareness raising" doomers, today is shaping up to be a busy day for the unfollow/mute/block buttons.

2025-03-18 13:51:07 UTC

Look, the world is pretty fucked right now, we all know it. But there is still beauty and stillness and peace.
Find it. Cherish it. Protect it.
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/183/751/898/914/109/original/6fd91325390b75e4.jpg

2025-03-11 18:36:21 UTC

Seagull management: swoops in from on high, steals your stuff, makes a lot of noise and shits everywhere.
Mushroom management: keeps you in the dark and feeds you bullshit.

2025-03-07 09:18:46 UTC

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Excellent, and sounds like a similar weekend to what I have planned too!

2025-03-07 07:17:30 UTC

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we made it!
Have a wonderful weekend, Innkeeper!

2025-03-06 15:55:55 UTC

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https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/116/298/306/433/910/original/5bc89f69a81b2ead.jpeg

2025-03-03 14:11:17 UTC

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You are the best, for making all of this happen!

2025-03-02 07:15:11 UTC

#SilentSunday - pinewoods by the coast.
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/091/598/453/175/046/original/16c60a364782fdc1.jpg
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/091/598/453/549/829/original/0778578313a1236d.jpg

2025-02-28 15:26:52 UTC

For folks who might enjoy that sort of thing: there's another live tabletop D&D session with #BaldursGate3 cast members available to watch!
@npub1s5s…s3hv and I have enjoyed all the other ones they've done, so this is going to be our Friday night entertainment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBKOx9YmLi4

2025-02-26 13:36:44 UTC

Spent a rainy lunch break playing the demo for Squeakross: Home Squeak Home, a cozy puzzle game made by my friend @npub1m5u…2sps , and it was as cute and chill as I'd hoped!
I really liked the rodent editor, I was able to make a little version of my dear gerbil Basil!
#CozyGames #Gaming #SqueakSqueakSqueak
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/070/446/737/029/912/original/1c30803a70ec6ece.jpg

2025-02-26 08:53:28 UTC

Fiction
Turn left at the crossroads,
Pass between two trees,
Step through a mirror or a picture frame.
See new worlds with different suns,
Let the scales fall from your eyes.
Continued at:
https://write.as/theriverpoet/fiction
Inspired by @npub1pz6…ccyz
#PoetryWednesday #PoetryCommunity

2025-02-25 09:03:56 UTC

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Hope all goes well!

2025-02-24 17:04:40 UTC

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excellent choice!

2025-02-23 20:23:28 UTC

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please take me out of this conversation now, thanks. It's clearly not going to reach a productive conclusion.

2025-02-23 19:08:24 UTC

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cool, too late if a post has caused a trauma flashback or something but oh well, right? No need to have empathy for whoever might read your posts I guess. A cw isn't hard to add on, to give people context.

2025-02-23 18:45:00 UTC

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how can we be responsible for what we consume if people don't say what a post is about before we choose whether to read it or not? Content warnings are about being responsible, and empathetic to others.

2025-02-19 15:27:47 UTC

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Awesome! Always fun to find another fan - have you seen them live?

2025-02-19 15:25:19 UTC

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As in Papa Emeritus & co? I flipping love them!

2025-02-19 15:23:48 UTC

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oh, ew. Probably another targeted wave from "x". Thanks for giving them the boot!

2025-02-14 16:28:16 UTC

Inspired by [@Ink_Soul](https://writing.exchange/@Ink_Soul ), here's some #BaldursGate3 romance for v-day with my beloved Tempest and Wyll. I love that somehow, without planning it, that BG3 run turned into a fairytale love story.
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/003/170/014/302/903/original/1725e230f36f31bd.jpg
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/003/182/515/033/416/original/93611e63a29de793.jpg
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/114/003/184/035/717/358/original/c95d4b5d2b6bdfa6.jpg

2025-02-14 12:36:34 UTC

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who can afford a spare laptop? That's daft, and very much a position of privilege.

2025-02-13 10:22:40 UTC

Apropos of nothing, find joy in life, ok? And it doesn't have to be big and spectacular. It can be garden birds, pretty clouds, a cup of tea, a good book, a favourite game played for the ninth time. Whatever brings you joy is real, and meaningful, and important.

2025-02-12 13:49:18 UTC

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it's definitely got me listening to more music which is always a good thing!

2025-02-12 12:54:51 UTC

So I'm enjoying Tidal for music, but it seems like every playlist has one "makes River cry" song and I am trying to cook pasta here!

2025-02-12 09:05:52 UTC

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Aww, that's very sweet! May it go smoothly and heal well.

2025-02-12 08:55:47 UTC

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Tattoos and hikes are exciting! Hope the tattoo goes well today, what are you getting?
And hey, honestly it sounds totally fair to lose your temper at that kind of "joke". Don't be too hard on yourself.

2025-02-12 07:36:41 UTC

Full moon tonight, witches! 🎑
Today's witch's rune reading was all about connection, direction, and change.
I reckon there's a few people on here who might find that relevant.
Anyone doing anything magical tonight?
#witchcraft #pagan
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/113/989/760/454/854/364/original/44bb0d557325680b.jpg

2025-02-12 06:32:50 UTC

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well, it's going, at least! Looking forward to a 3 day weekend though. How about you?

2025-02-11 19:18:25 UTC

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I'm team pineapple on pizza, but not snapping spaghetti! 🤣
Nah, you're right, it's the thought that counts with cooking!

2025-02-11 08:17:11 UTC

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thank you!

2025-02-11 07:02:48 UTC

Looks like today is going to be a sick day off work. Meh.
Guess I'll try to chill and game and stuff instead.

2025-02-11 06:32:40 UTC

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good luck with it!

2025-02-07 20:42:19 UTC

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thank you, Innkeeper, and same to you!

2025-02-05 10:45:01 UTC

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Curiosity piqued!

2025-02-04 09:47:16 UTC

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Ah, fair enough,I defer to your coffee expertise! 🇮🇹

2025-02-04 09:12:26 UTC

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Ah, you've unlocked the secret to really good coffee - ask an ancient devil to make it for you. You know they've got the really strong roast.

2025-02-03 06:37:34 UTC

Others have said it better but, just because I'm not posting about political stuff doesn't mean I don't care or am not doing anything. I do, and I am.
I just prefer being in this safe Tavern space here (thanks Innkeeper), to talk about games and writing and witchy stuff because everyone needs a break sometimes.
And joyfully imagining better worlds, immersing into stories of hope and heroism, and making magic can all be part of resistance.

2025-01-29 09:57:18 UTC

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*Lucanis approves*
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/113/911/041/181/381/869/original/058f00823dbc2fa3.jpg

2025-01-25 20:06:21 UTC

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ah, yes, I feel that!

2025-01-25 20:02:17 UTC

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oh no, hope you're ok!

2025-01-24 13:39:03 UTC

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Going to a witchy study group thing on Saturday and probably spend Sunday playing Veilguard because it feels like I'm nearing the endgame. How about you?

2025-01-23 15:17:07 UTC

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Living the cottagecore Druid dream!

2025-01-23 09:14:57 UTC

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cheers and welcome!

2025-01-22 18:18:39 UTC

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welcome to the Tavern! Pull up a barstool!

2025-01-22 08:57:25 UTC

* Gets tea, logs into work emails.
There's an email from 01:07 am saying "I sent a query a few hours ago, and haven't had a response yet".
We work 9-5. Academics need to chill.

2025-01-21 10:25:21 UTC

You know what? I'm just gonna be More Trans to annoy the bigots. Got my trans lanyard on today, and a big trans pride pin badge on my cardigan. I'm done hiding.

2025-01-20 21:15:08 UTC

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thanks Innkeeper, for keeping the Tavern safe and welcoming! 🍻

2025-01-20 08:49:44 UTC

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Hope you have a great day too, Innkeeper!
Good luck with the bloods - hope you get some chill gaming time after.

2025-01-18 15:22:02 UTC

New profile pic!
Thanks to "Bogs and Fens" (great name) over on Picrew for creating the Corvid Creator, allowing me to fully realise my final form.
https://picrew.me/share?cd=dGATzZuSi0 #Picrew #create_a_corvid
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2025-01-18 14:46:54 UTC

I'm not always playing Veilguard, sometimes I get out into nature and enjoy a walk in the woods with @npub1s5s…s3hv!
Today was a good day for spotting snowdrops.
https://cdn.masto.host/gamerstavernonline/media_attachments/files/113/849/890/527/344/007/original/6d0d1e875ee9fa28.jpg

2025-01-18 08:21:03 UTC

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Welcome to our erm...undead cephalopod overlord? Sure, pull up a stool!

2025-01-17 21:42:52 UTC

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i think we could make that work! You could astral project...but then probably couldn't have a drink. Hmm.

2025-01-17 21:35:53 UTC

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I'll get them in!

2025-01-17 20:52:26 UTC

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tiefling? THE tiefling? Fancy seeing you here!