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Spoopy 🌿👻🪦👻🌿

Overgrown Cemetery, the first prompt for Drawtober!

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Sewer bop ♫

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SAG-AFTRA Strike Authorization 📣

SAG-AFTRA members approved a video game strike authorization Sept 25th 🎮

This does not mean a strike is necessarily imminent, but they now have a powerful bargaining tool for negotiation happening within the next few days! 💬

Learn more here: Video Game Strike Authorization 2023

What issues have led to the strike authorization? ⬇️

- AI protections around consent, control, transparency and compensation for performers and voice actors.

- Low pay of artists and actors in the video gaming industry.

- Safety for on-camera performers and vocal stress protections for voice artists.

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Just Announced: New Cozy Lord of the Rings Game Coming in 2024!

There will be a new Lord of the Rings game coming next year! As of right now we just have a teaser trailer & this from the developers:

"Your cosy Hobbit life awaits in Tales of the Shire, a heart-warming, new, The Lord of the Rings™ game due out in 2024 on console and PC."

It's being worked on by Private Division & Wētā Workshop.

What do you think?!

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Tumblr Tuesday: Fionna and Cake!

Who hasn't at some point wished to be whisked from the mundane trudge of work into myriad worlds of wonder and magic?

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While we await that fortuitous occasion for ourselves, we'll enjoy the story of those who have indeed been whisked—and the art you've all made along the way. This is a Fionna and Cake fanart roundup.

(Be warned, fellow travelers: very mild spoilers ahead.)

@beehunterkisser:

@legowizard:

@cinnavee:

@beckyblah:

@taswelle

@ponyotown:

@kotzwinkled:

@bunnieswithknives:

@achieve-the-sun:

@skyblue-skeleton:

@galactigatorr:

@heckinrissa:

@bbthebirb:

@roddcherry:

@bee-rosmyth-art:

@spacepancakes24:

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Bachelor/ettes and Cooking

Gonna rank how I think the marriage candidates would do in the kitchen

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Bachelors:

Elliott -- it takes a while, but once the man has a real kitchen at his disposal and some encouragement to try, I think he would really enjoy cooking and could be very good at it! I HC him as growing up in a wealthy home where he probably wasn't allowed to cook for himself, and then the cabin has nothing... but he remembers dishes he really enjoyed. I like to think he starts cooking just trying to help out once he moves to the farm, and there is DEF a learning curve... but there's a master chef hiding in there. I can feel it.

Alex -- you do not grow up with Grannie Evelyn and not learn how to cook. Impossible. Now, he's not a fancy chef by any means, but he can make a meal without issue. If you get this man a grill, he will 1000% become Grill Master, Kiss the Cook apron wearing Grill Dad. Also, though he rarely does it, he can bake up a storm. Generally only bakes for birthdays.

Harvey -- He can cook, but only cooks healthy meals. He will need to be taught that it's okay to season your food. Brown rice, steamed veggies, and plain tofu/ chicken breasts type guy. Otherwise, it's pre-packaged frozen food. Maybe he can get better w/ encouragement but he's always going to be checking portions and making sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and watch your sodium intake. The most likely bachelor to be vegetarian/ be willing to go vegetarian. Gets nauseated if he's preparing meat.

Shane -- Mid-tier like Harvey, but even though he's had kitchen access he rarely feels like cooking. He knows what seasoning is-- his usual cooking style is the exact opposite of Harvey, mostly family recipes. All flavor, calorie count who?? Loves making food covered in cheese, sauce, or gravy. His chili would win awards, but he only makes it once a year.

Sam -- He could keep himself alive if the box has directions. Anything more complicated than boxed mac and cheese, though, and he gets a little lost. Can help YOU in the kitchen very well, but to be honest he would rather be doing something more exciting.

Sebastian -- The only one who is a worse cook than him is Abigail. He is NOT allowed in the kitchen even to watch. Could burn iced tea.

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Bachelorettes

Emily -- Oldest sister + working at the Saloon added together means she's definitely going to be a decent cook, but she genuinely enjoys cooking. She loves to experiment with different cultural dishes. She only cooks vegetarian or vegan dishes.

Penny -- She's pretty self sufficient. I don't think she knows too many recipes, but she enjoys experimenting if she moves to the farmhouse. She's very adapt at stretching a budget, and I think she would enjoy making jams/ pickles. Not the big amount the farmer does, but small batches in special flavors.

Leah -- She's a simple cook. She prefers raw dishes, or things like buddha bowls. A lot of texture and flavor. Loves using herbs and edibles from foraging locally. Leans vegetarian but doesn't mind fish from time to time.

Maru -- Maru is proficient at cooking, but I think takes after her dad too much and is very nutrient focused vs what actually makes a good meal. Occasionally makes questionable decisions in the name of efficiency. Could go from making some sort of casserole if busy w/ a project to Extremely Experimental if she has the time. No in between.

Haley -- I considered putting her higher but no. She has rarely if ever had to cook for herself before, so if she's at the farmhouse she will be surprised if you expect her to do anything in the kitchen. Eventually I think she could be fine. It's not hard. She just hates doing dishes. Enjoys baking somewhat, especially w/ Alex.

Abigail -- She eats rocks as a snack and thinks if you just crank the oven to 600 for fifteen minutes it's better than 350 for an hour. Her stomach is alien to this world. Can and will eat anything without issue.

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Not a homestead, but a...

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Non-binary Character of the Week: Samy from Kinder World

Week of 9/10/23-9/16/23

Samy uses any pronouns & is the first character you meet when you install Kinder World!

They are an energetic & kind soul who loves lots of treats & cuddles. He helps the player clean spaces & navigate through Kinder World. She also sends the player lovely letters that help to inspire & motivate them.

Samy was originally inspired by Ashley, a real Samoyed that belonged to one of the game programmers' cello teacher. Ashley always sat so nice during their cello lessons & the developers wanted to bring that same energy to the game.

So what is Kinder World?

Kinder World is a daily self care app where you take care of plants & practice mindfulness exercises that can be completed in just a couple minutes at a time.

What do you think of Samy?

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lil hair care haul + my current go to fragrance combination

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YAHAHA! You found me! 🌱

*Repost this korok to claim your korok seed

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What you'll find here...

All things cozy gaming 🎮

Current favorites including books, board/video games, haircare, skincare, decor, & anything else I choose to hyperfixate on 🌱

Chats about diversity & inclusivity in gaming 🏳️‍🌈

Weekly series including: non-binary character of the week & weekly cozy game releases 💚

Who I am...

My name is Micki (they/them) & I'm a bi enby cozy gaymer who's passionate about diversity in gaming.

I'm married to my partner Kyle (he/him) & we live in Seattle, WA with our two cats (Barb & Marlene) & two dogs (Kimber & Tim Tam).

I work as a barber during the day but would love to someday do content creating full time.

I stream on Twitch & Tik Tok (mainly Stardew Valley) as well as I post short form video content to Tik Tok, Instagram, & YouTube. I also occasionally post long form videos to YouTube.

My links

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My Favorite Stardew Valley Mods 🌱

✦ Diverse Stardew Valley ✦

Add better ethnic, racial, cultural, gender, ability, and body type diversity to Stardew Valley.

✦ To-Dew ✦

Adds a to-do list so you never forget your tasks.

✦ Gender Neutrality Mod ✦

Makes Stardew non-binary friendly with more gender inclusive language. Players can choose their preferred pronouns & how they want to be referred to using the Mod Config Menu Mod.

✦ Pregnancy Role ✦

Players can choose how they want to have children regardless of gender.

✦ NPC Map Locations ✦

Adds NPC sprites to your mini map so you can easily find everyone.

✦ Hobbit Holes ✦

Turns cabins (including multiplayer cabins) in hobbit holes.

✦ Automate ✦

Place a chest next to a machine & the machine will automatically pull raw items from the chest & push processed items into it.

✦ Family Planning ✦

Allows you to customize the maximum number of children you can have and their genders. You can also adopt children with a roommate (ie Krobus).

✦ Carry Chest ✦

Allows players to carry a chest even when it's full of items.

I also have a list of all the mods I currently use (always updated) right.... here!

I hope you enjoyed it! Also curious, what are your favorite Stardew Valley Mods? 🎮