So, I'm doing a bit of crowdfunding to help me get to conventions I'm speaking at. There's a GoFundMe page up for this. I've set the goal at $1200 due to … Continue reading Crowdfunding for convention travel and attendance. Signal boost please?
Please… direct from Tauriq’s blog
Please Lots of folks are trying to show me support. I really appreciate it, but what I would appreciate it more if you took your energy in fighting battles with … Continue reading Please… direct from Tauriq’s blog
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Updates from Tauriq for y’all.
HI all, Tauriq has asked me to pass on some info and since my WP cross posts everywhere I figured it would be easier to post anything he wants me … Continue reading Updates from Tauriq for y’all.
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I’m so fucking happy today…
I'm so fucking happy, I don't know if anyone understands how much it means to me to see people wearing their #INeedDiverseGames gear. Especially people who are fighting the good … Continue reading I’m so fucking happy today…
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Excited Muppet Flailing activate! The #INeedDiverseGames panel for @GaymerX has been accepted!
In case you missed my excited muppet flailing last night! Found out our #INeedDiverseGames panel for GaymerX is approved! Please note the schedule is NOT final. So the final time/date could/might … Continue reading Excited Muppet Flailing activate! The #INeedDiverseGames panel for @GaymerX has been accepted!
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#SupportSmallStreams! It’s Time to Boost Let’s Players With Inclusive Communities
Signal boosting for some of my fave people, @FemHype! <3
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Game Enthus #230, Hella Lean Pockets or Out of Tokens
I revisited Aaron of the GameEnthus Podcast for their 230th Episode! We also had Alladin (@MrGlasco on twitter) for his very first time being on a Podcast! GameEnthus Podcast ep230: … Continue reading Game Enthus #230, Hella Lean Pockets or Out of Tokens
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ICYMI , My first piece in Paste Magazine – 10 POC Twitch Streamers You Should Be Following
Disclaimer: I am lucky enough to call some of these fine streaming folks friends, but that doesn’t detract from them being awesome POC Twitch streamers you should be watching! You … Continue reading ICYMI , My first piece in Paste Magazine – 10 POC Twitch Streamers You Should Be Following
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I’m on this week’s Match 3 Podcast – Episode #4 Retromancy
I got a chance to hang out with awesome local game folks Gita Jackson and Patrick Klepek on Match 3 Podcast where we discussed the women of E3, nostalgia's vice grip … Continue reading I’m on this week’s Match 3 Podcast – Episode #4 Retromancy
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I revisited @JusticePoints for their #99th Episode – No More Tokens
Our ninety-ninth episode features us talking to return guest, Tanya DePass. We talk to Tanya about her new podcast, Fresh Out of Tokens, as well as the continuing conversation about … Continue reading I revisited @JusticePoints for their #99th Episode – No More Tokens
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I’m on the Slovenly Gamer podcast!
I had a chance to sit and talk with the Slovenly Gamer, about #GamesSoWhite, Vivienne of #DragonAgeInquisition and other awesome things. Take a listen and subscribe to the show Thanks for … Continue reading I’m on the Slovenly Gamer podcast!
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Further thoughts on the masculinazation in marketing PC’s to “gamers”
So looking at "gaming" computers vs PC's marked as just desktops is turning into an odyssey. Computers marked as "gaming" PC's are often bigger, light up, have extreme and or monster … Continue reading Further thoughts on the masculinazation in marketing PC’s to “gamers”
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Tech problems… at the worst time
So apparently my desktop has decided to try and give up the ghost at the worst.fucking.time possible. So I'm throwing my GoFundMe link back out there. Now I'm looking at … Continue reading Tech problems… at the worst time
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Fresh Out of Tokens Feed back, podcasting upgrades
So, the podcast is out in the wild and so far it's gotten good reception with the exception of my audio quality. Apparently I come across at very low volume? … Continue reading Fresh Out of Tokens Feed back, podcasting upgrades
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First Episode of Fresh Out of Tokens!
Prism Shells, Tres Witchers and E3 predications! Our first episode! Join us as we talk with Chris Algoo of Brooklyn Gamery about Prism Shell, the continued foolishness over historical (in)accuracy … Continue reading First Episode of Fresh Out of Tokens!
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So on top of everything else I’m doing, I finally started a podcast
I've been pondering a podcast for a while, and the chance to chat with Chris Algoo of Brooklyn Gamery gave me the excuse I've been needing to finally get off … Continue reading So on top of everything else I’m doing, I finally started a podcast
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More on #GamesSoWhite
Well the internet moves swiftly, and thus many articles on the trending hashtag #GamesSoWhite: Twitter Is Pretty Much Done with Constantly White Games Protagonists BY JUSTIN CARTER ON JUNE 4, … Continue reading More on #GamesSoWhite
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#GamesSoWhite y’all, just y’all
#GamesSoWhite hashtag attempts race in games convo, goes as well as you'd expect By Leigh Alexander at 6:33 am Thu, Jun 4, 2015 People on Twitter are using the #GamesSoWhite hashtag … Continue reading #GamesSoWhite y’all, just y’all
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Happy WordPress Anniversary to me!
I've had this wordpress blog for eight years! EIGHT! Where has the time gone? Here's to many more, and thank you for reading and following. <3
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Why #INeedDiverseGames Wiscon 39 Panel – Audio
Audio of the Wiscon 39 panel on Why #INeedDiverseGames. Featuring: shareefjackson - Shareef's work on STEM diversity, including video games, has appeared in sources such as Scientific American, NPR, and Jet … Continue reading Why #INeedDiverseGames Wiscon 39 Panel – Audio
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Some positivi-tea this AM
I needed this today, well I need it every day
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@NYMGamer #102 – Tedium In Games
Episode 102: Elfroot, Bells, and Potato Crops, or Pick, Plant, Repeat Forever: Tedium in Games BY SAMANTHA BLACKMON AND ALISHA KARABINUS · MAY 29, 2015 Episode 102: Elfroot, Bells, and … Continue reading @NYMGamer #102 – Tedium In Games
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The #FeministDeck is seeking more WOC participants
So the #FeministDeck kickstarter is fully funded, but it’s looking a bit…pale so to speak. The lovely KivaBay is seeking more WoC to highlight and note with having them in … Continue reading The #FeministDeck is seeking more WOC participants
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Libations for Wiscon 39 – Some gaming themed drinks, #MassEffect, #DragonAge
So the Ladies Home Slaughter Your Enemies Auxilliary (LHSYEA) has been tossing around drink ideas for Wiscon, which is next week. Here's some drink ideas that we might try to … Continue reading Libations for Wiscon 39 – Some gaming themed drinks, #MassEffect, #DragonAge
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Accountability post – Mostly a note to myself but feel free to nag me
A bunch of shit I need to do, should do and want to do in no particular order. Under a "read more" to spare you my own overscheduling and oh-shit … Continue reading Accountability post – Mostly a note to myself but feel free to nag me
Adventures in Coffee Roasting on a Sunday
So I am out of pre-ground coffee ready for the Gevalia machine I've had for ages. All I have is this unroasted, green coffee, purchased at Ethiopian Diamond. I really, … Continue reading Adventures in Coffee Roasting on a Sunday
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Wiscon 39 POC Dinner – Update w/Menu and other info!
via ktempest's tumblr post on the POC Dinner at Wiscon 39 POC Dinner at WisCon 39 This is just a note to let everyone know that there WILL be a … Continue reading Wiscon 39 POC Dinner – Update w/Menu and other info!
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Come to #SPNDePaul for a panel on Representation and Fandom!
I'm on a panel on race & fandom tomorrow at DePaul University during A Celebration of Supernatural. Event page is at: http://bit.ly/1EoaVEy No cost to attend, but space is limited. The panel … Continue reading Come to #SPNDePaul for a panel on Representation and Fandom!
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#INeedDivGms and AlterConf Chicago
http://teespring.com/INDGforAlterConfChi This Campaign is running for 3 weeks, ending on May 24th, 2015. Please signal boost if you cannot buy a shirt. Hello! We at #INeedDiverseGames love what AlterConf is doing … Continue reading #INeedDivGms and AlterConf Chicago
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A handy guide to interacting with me @ Wiscon
I did this when I went the first time luckily I was able to find the damn post where I wrote a handy guide to interacting with a roving cypheroftyr, so … Continue reading A handy guide to interacting with me @ Wiscon
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Wiscon POC Safer Space Continual Teapotluck & POC Dinner for Wiscon 39!!
Attention all POC who are attending Wiscon 39! One! There is a POC Safer Space at Wiscon every year, and we want to be sure you know about it, especially … Continue reading Wiscon POC Safer Space Continual Teapotluck & POC Dinner for Wiscon 39!!
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WISCON 39 Schedule is now LIVE on wiscon.info
Hello all you lovely Wiscon folks out there! I am beyond happy to announce that the final schedule for Wiscon 39 is now live on the Wiscon website! This link … Continue reading WISCON 39 Schedule is now LIVE on wiscon.info
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How do people get Patreon Support? I’m still struggling with it so if you have advice I’d love to hear it
So I posted this over at the #INeedDiverseGames tumblr and wanted to pitch this out to other avenues as well. Advice from folks who are successful on Patreon or other … Continue reading How do people get Patreon Support? I’m still struggling with it so if you have advice I’d love to hear it
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A very quick, run by post-C2E2 update
So both panels went well, both: "Through Brightest Days & Blackest Nights – A Black Nerd Girl’s Journey" where I had the honor of sitting alongside Keidra Chaney, Mikki Kendall, … Continue reading A very quick, run by post-C2E2 update
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My Wiscon schedule, Maker help me
I'm on a lot of panels. O_o; so they are under a cut. Names of my fellow panelists redacted to maintain the gap between meat space, fan space and online … Continue reading My Wiscon schedule, Maker help me
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My @C2E2 Schedule – aka I’m talking about things! In front of a lot of people!
Just a reminder, I'll be on two panels at C2E2 on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 26th!
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Heroine’s Journey #10 – LC Brown and I talk about Rat Queens!
EPISODE #10: RAT QUEENS Listen to us talk about Rat Queens! Use Left/Right Arrow keys to advance one second, Up/Down arrows to advance ten seconds. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to … Continue reading Heroine’s Journey #10 – LC Brown and I talk about Rat Queens!
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Nerdgasm Noire #195 – #PantsOfThePatriarchy with @biancajand & me!
In case you missed it live, you can now listen to Bianca and I on The Nerdgasm Noire Network! Episode #195 - Pants of the Patriarchy! Listen on nerdgasmnoire.net or … Continue reading Nerdgasm Noire #195 – #PantsOfThePatriarchy with @biancajand & me!
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Plus 10 Personals – Ep 003 #INeedDiverseGames
#INeedDiverseGames is all about promoting diversity in the gaming industry, mostly through dialogue / conversation / re-blogging / community organizing. Today's guest in Tanya, the person in charge of #INDG. … Continue reading Plus 10 Personals – Ep 003 #INeedDiverseGames
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Catch me and @biancajand on @nerdgasmnoire Live tonight at 8:45 pm CST!
Tonight! 04-14-2015 On #Nerdgasmnoire we invite cypheroftyr & biancajand to discuss gender/racial Identity in gaming community @ 8:45pm CT. Listen at: http://nerdgasmnoire.net/live & Art by the lovely and talented KivaBay! Please … Continue reading Catch me and @biancajand on @nerdgasmnoire Live tonight at 8:45 pm CST!
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Check ebooks-tree for your fanworks! They might be there as PDF’s w/o your ok
So there's a site that is bot-scraping Archive of Our Own (AO3.org) for fics, uploading them as PDF's and selling them (I could be wrong on that, someone feel free … Continue reading Check ebooks-tree for your fanworks! They might be there as PDF’s w/o your ok
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The lovely Kiva Bay did more #feministdeck art of me!
I’m so humbled that Kiva did more art of me for the #FeministDeck. This time I’m a Paladin! You can see more of Kiva’s work at twitter @Kivabay & on … Continue reading The lovely Kiva Bay did more #feministdeck art of me!
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#Datenight with The Dialogue Wheel – Part 2 where we continue the convo about Diversity in DAI!
So when I was on The Dialogue Wheel podcast, we had a lengthy convo that wound up being a part 2 episode! So here's the second half of that great … Continue reading #Datenight with The Dialogue Wheel – Part 2 where we continue the convo about Diversity in DAI!
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My @C2E2 Schedule – aka I’m talking about things! In front of a lot of people!
So these two panels will be my first C2E2 speaker appearances ever! Thanks to @ANerdCalledRage & @Karnythia for inviting me to be on panels with them. The Blerd panel will … Continue reading My @C2E2 Schedule – aka I’m talking about things! In front of a lot of people!
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Chicago Nerd Social Club – Pre-C2E2 Meet-n-Greet! (via @geekbarchicago blog)
Hey local nerdy friends! There will be a pre-C2E2 meet and greet at Geek Bar Beta in Chicago!! You should go, meet other nerdy types and if you don't yet … Continue reading Chicago Nerd Social Club – Pre-C2E2 Meet-n-Greet! (via @geekbarchicago blog)
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I gathered some early AM tweets on power, responsibility and pedestals on Storify
On power, falling from pedestals and responsibility for the weight of your words I had some thoughts on what it means to have the ear of people, to know the … Continue reading I gathered some early AM tweets on power, responsibility and pedestals on Storify
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Tech Upgrades for #INeedDiverseGames ~ GoFundMe update, signal boost request
So, under the #INeedDiverseGames hashtag we've been doing some great things! However, keeping on with those great things requires some tech upgrades that don't come cheap. In order to do things … Continue reading Tech Upgrades for #INeedDiverseGames ~ GoFundMe update, signal boost request
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I got a chance to chat up the lovely folks at @CastletoCastle! Disney Podcast :D
Episode 55: Emily, Mike and Tanya Need Diverse Disney (and Games) I HAD SO MUCH FUN Chatting with Mike and Emily! I can't wait to come back and visit, hang … Continue reading I got a chance to chat up the lovely folks at @CastletoCastle! Disney Podcast 😀
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I got to hangout with the fine folks over at the Dialogue Wheel Podcast!
I recently had a chance to join the folks over at the Dialogue Wheel podcast to talk about #diversity in #DragonAge. This is a short episode, Part 2 will be … Continue reading I got to hangout with the fine folks over at the Dialogue Wheel Podcast!
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Some positivi-tea this AM
Snagged this cute little image off tumblr and thought it needed to be here as well. art by emm roy
