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In general I'm basically incapable of accepting any setting where Fate or Destiny or Providence is a real and irresistible thing as anything more than a few degrees off from cosmic horror.

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Certain states are known for taking days to tally votes. Mail-in ballots can also take extra days to count per state. Oregon has mail-in ballots as the default way to vote (has since the 90s). California is often one of the last states to have their votes tallied and they have 54 electoral votes this election.

It is, quite literally, not over until it's over. This is the last day to vote, but it's not really the day where the election is decided.

Please take care of yourselves. Stop refreshing, minimize tabs, log off entirely, do something you actually enjoy to distract yourself.

I mean this genuinely, and also as a massive hypocrite: watching the election results come in this early in the night will not make you happy, and it will not tell you who is going to win the election.

Reporting comes in inconsistently. There is a mild panic about Virginia every four years before the extremely blue counties report all of their numbers.

It will feel bad. It will look bad. Until states have reported enough to get an actual clear view of the results, we have no way of knowing if it will be bad.

Give yourself a break. If you must watch, watch on mute. This will be a long day or multiple days. Pace yourself.

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The fact that they outright call it "subminimum wage" has always astounded me. Some starter reading for anyone whose interested: The US Department of Labors page on it here. The sames fact sheet on it here. The US Government Accountability Office fast facts here. American Association of People with Disabilities petition to end Subminimum Wage here.

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Portrait d'une jeune fille blonde

Jean-Gabriel Domergue (French, 1889–1962)

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Portrait of a Black Cat - Dorothy Lake Gregory (1893-1970)

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GameMaker is Now Free!

Here's a cool thing: GameMaker is now free for non-commercial, non-console use, and all its asset bundles are free! They've also introduced a one-time free aimed at replacing their current subscription model.

Also, while they're being vague about it right now they've hinted that they might be working toward some open source progress as well, which is very cool!

So if you've ever wanted to give GameMaker a shot and try out a new engine, now you can!

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In case anyone wonders, texting that just has the Resist Bot text you back for your info to help you sign up for the petition. It gives you a choice to see a sample of the letter it sends before you sign, if that worries you. You will not talk to a human, if that worries you also. I know a lot of folks have phone call anxiety or, like me, have disabilities that impact their ability to call/talk. Its just a polite little bot with automatic responses. Be free socially anxious Tumblr!

Please do sign the petition. This would drastically change lives. If you don't want to do it through text, head here: https://resist.bot/petitions/PSLOAE to sign yourself.

Another info page from the 2021 attempt (via here):

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For those who might miss the sale: it seems to go on sale routinely with site/app wide sales, and you can occasionally find it in some Humble Bundles as well.

Also, if you're not great at gaming (or just want to have a joyride) there are cheats (unlimited health, etc) available for free in the program WeMod. Both Steam and GOG version. Its safe. I use WeMod mostly for single player horror games because I'm a chicken and flashlight batteries shouldn't deplete that fast damn it, but whatever brings you joy.

Time for another playthrough!

Here to do my millionth "please go play Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, it's one of the best story-based RPGs you'll ever play" propaganda post by letting you all know that it's currently 70% off on Steam (ended) and GOG for a short time!

- A completionist playthrough is easily over 200 hours long, and the main story itself is roughly 50 hours. - There are many playable races - aasimar, tiefling, dhampir, kitsune, oread, gnome, dwarf, elf, half-orc, halfling, half-elf, and of course, human. Most come with individual heritages to choose from too. - There are 26 playable classes (yes, seriously), all with many archetypes within each class. The newest DLC, The Lord of Nothing, adds in even more archetypes. - On top of that, there are 10 Mythic Paths. I can't go into detail without spoilers, but each have their own NPCs, quests, dialogue choices and endings. A few examples are Angel, Devil, Gold Dragon and Lich. - The eight romance options are fantastic. In the main game, four are bi, one is exclusively m/m, and two are exclusively m/f. The Last Sarkorians DLC adds a fifth bi option. Ever wanted to romance an aasimar or succubus, lizard guy or spider woman? You can now. - Evil playthrough and romance is very much viable. This game doesn't force you to be lawful good aligned like many other RPGs. - Almost every dialogue will give you the option of being good, neutral, evil, chaotic or lawful. These can change your starting alignment over the course of the game. - And most importantly - the main story, the side quests, the NPCs, and the companions themselves are so well written and well-paced.

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The actor playing the hell out of Vincent is Tony Curran and he is always fantastic. He's also been in the business since the mid 80s so chances are the majority of people have seen him in multiple things but possibly don't know it. For all his appearance is so distinctive he's a talented chameleon in approach. Also he does a lot of guest star work in television.

Some of his more wide-reaching work (not HIS best, just the mostly likely to have been seen by tumblr): Secret Invasion, Your Honor, Thor: The Dark World, Crazyhead, Elementary, Daredevil, The Flash, Ray Donovan, Outlaw King, Sons of Anarchy, The Pillars of the Earth, Underworld: Evolution, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Blade 2, Gladiator, Deadwood (movie), My rec for where to start seeing his talent would be Red Road but it can be hard to handle. A more easily digested one is the show Crazyhead, which is more recent and a comedy-horror where he plays an antagonist/villain and gets to be a bit ridiculous.

DOCTOR WHO • S05E10 ❝Vincent and the Doctor❞

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The Golden Girls - 5.03 - Accurate Conception

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I’m curious, you guys tell me how you distinguish between your two sets of grandparents when speaking (or how you did it as a kid). Was it always Grandma [Lastname] or Grandpa [Firstname], or did one or both sets of grandparents have nicknames? (Like Nana or Papa.)

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Its all about the shame of loving someone when its not supposed to be your lot in life.

Can't believe it's canon that the Dark Urge felt the need to beg his father for forgiveness for liking Gortash.

Doesn't matter if they were friends or lovers either, it's kind of funny, but mostly sad.

Like yes, funny because omg dad I'm so sorry, I like this ONE GUY, but tragic because the last people Durge loved, he was forced to kill.

Of course he's begging for forgiveness. All he has is his father, a god whose only intention is to use him and then destroy him.

He had a lifetime of loneliness and violence, and I don't doubt for a second that he never bothered to get close to someone, not because he's incapable of love or connection, but because he knew his urge would kill them eventually.

Him being like, well...I like gortash.

I'm so sorry. I think I like someone.

Divinely comedic on the surface level, profoundly tragic when you consider its depths.

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Dang I love a good bookplate/marginalia/etc rendition. These are so tidy and thats a testament to how much effort OP has dedicated to their craft. Really impressive stuff. I went on a hearting spree its all so good! (OP I really hope you've had the pleasure of playing games like Storyteller and Pilgrims because this immediately reminded me of both. And the Pilgrims soundtrack is just a fun one to create to. Recommend!)

My beasts for the second day of Mab's Drawlloween Club, "witch"

+ the woodcut that inspired them!

These guys will be listed in the shop tonight, but my patrons have a chance to snag them first <3

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Caught on camera for the first time in history, this is the extremely-rare Chirodectes Maculatus—a species of spotted box jelly.

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"If equal affection cannot be,

Let the more loving one be me."

- W.H. Auden

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“I loved you. Not always well, but as much and the best I could. I tried.”

- Maria by Callas (2017)

Stories We Tell (2012), Sarah Polley