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britt, 4 months ago to random

Friendly reminder to support Indie Game Devs ✌🏻

#Gaming #GameDev #IndieGameDev

britt, 1 year ago to gaming

So, since JoinMastodon.org has decided to change the way servers are listed on their website — showing preference for large servers who do not have a manual review process to join —>

May I ask that you Boost this post so people can find us at https://mstdn.games ? :1up: :boost_ok:

We’re an all-inclusive #gaming community and our Local feed is amazing — absolutely the go-to place for all things #Games. Our Mods are top tier.

#VideoGames #TTRPG #Streamer #DnD #GameDev #Twitch #LGBTQ #LGBT

britt, 1 year ago to gaming

This post is for all the #Gaming folks that signed up on .social by default who are looking for a home on #Mastodon that focuses on #VideoGames, has an inclusive community, and is well moderated. :boost_ok:

Come join us by signing up here --> https://mstdn.games

If you need help, we can help you transfer your account over! :blob_cat_dance:

Also, check out our 'how to' page for new users:

info.mstdn.games

#TTRPG #RetroGames #Nintendo #Xbox #Playstation #PCGaming #DnD #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

britt, 7 months ago to random

So the NHL just banned Pride Tape from being used by any player on the ice.

This is after they recently banned all ‘special initiative’ jerseys - including Pride Jerseys.

The continual erasure of the queer community continues, even in sports.

There is so much more to this than the two examples above but I don’t have the mental energy to catalog it all right now for this post.

It’s disgusting. despicable. wrong. and frankly scary.

I need a new major special interest, I guess…

britt, 3 months ago to random

“Evil begins when you begin to treat people as things.”

• Terry Pratchett, I Shall Wear Midnight

britt, 8 months ago to Canada

It makes me deeply sad that #Canada had to issue a travel advisory for #LGBTQIA+ travellers from Canada to the US.

I knew it was coming.
I’m American by birth, and it just feels… so backwards… so regressive… that it’s quite literally unsafe for me to visit my home country.

None of this sits well with me.

I ask you to stand with your queer and trans friends/family during a very difficult time for us to exist. Speak up. Volunteer. VOTE. Your support means more than we can say.

britt, 1 year ago to gaming

So #MstdnGames has tons of server space available for new users! :1up:

We’re open and you’re invited to join at https://mstdn.games

We do ask that you please provide a reason why you’d like to join to help us combat bots. It also helps the Admin team get to know you a bit! :Pika_hello: :ffxivmsq_comp:

:boost_ok: Boosts are SUPER appreciated to help us reach folks who are seeking community.

#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Twitch #YouTube #Streamer #Tabletop #Nintendo #introduction

britt, 8 months ago (edited 8 months ago) to random

Our database at mstdn.games is 92% full and we’ll be needing to upgrade soon. This server cannot continue to grow without your financial support.

You can help support the server in two ways:

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/MastodonGaming

Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/mastodongaming

All support is genuinely appreciated. Thanks for helping build this inclusive gaming space on Mastodon.

All supporters gain access to our server Discord! 🤩

(Pssst… check your messages on Patreon/Ko-Fi for your invite.)

britt, 1 year ago to random

Hey everyone — If you are getting crypto spam messages from off server today please remember to REPORT them to our/your Mod team - then BLOCK the account(s). 🚫

This is a fluid situation and I’ll post again if further action is taken here at #MstdnGames.

Thanks!

britt, 1 year ago to fediverse

If you’re on .social and are looking to switch servers —- I’m happy to try and help.

You don’t need to come to my server at https://mstdn.games — please choose whatever #server you feel fits your needs and interests. I’m simply offering help with the process if you need it. ☀️

If you’re unsure what I’m talking about, I highly recommend checking out https://fedi.garden to find your Fedi home. 👍🏻 Transferring is simple and easy.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #Server

britt, 5 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

STEAM KEY GIVEAWAY!

I have 15 Steam keys to giveaway before Jan 1st.

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED! 🌟

1. Tell me a story about your all time favourite video game.

AND

2. list your TOP 3 preferred games from the list below.

———-
GAMES
———-

Arcade Spirits
Aces & Adventures
Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock x2
EARTHLOCK
Monster Prom
Patch Quest
Repella Fella
Spirit of the Island
Tinytopia
Toodee and Toodee
Train Valley 2
Turbo Golf Racing x2

Winners will be selected on Dec 30 @ 6PM PT

britt, 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to mastodon

Let's bring back #SteamGiving as a new yearly tradition on #MstdnGames:

(https://mstdn.games/@britt/109558406447685275)

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Let’s do something really cool on #Mastodon to celebrate the #Holidays.

Post your #Steam Wish List below! You never know who may want to spread some good cheer around these parts. 🎅 🎁 ❄️

• Reminder: If you want to send a gift to someone, you must first send them a friend request! *

Boosts are welcome and appreciated! :boost_ok:

#Gaming
#VideoGames
#SteamSale
#Christmas
#HappyHolidays

britt, 1 year ago to random

Our first rental here in 2014 was $750/m.

Our second rental was $1020/m in 2016.

Our third rental was $1350 in 2019…

…. wait for it…

Units like ours now rent from $2,000-2,200/m.

Prices for rent have nearly TRIPLED in less than a decade. We’ve been priced out - it’s a large part of why we’re leaving.

How do you get ahead, save, and buy homes in this economy?!

#Canada has a housing crisis.
#BC has a housing crisis. Vancouver Island has a housing crisis.

insert expletives

britt, 8 months ago to random

My #cat has been sick lately and they can’t quite pinpoint what’s going on.

I know, she’s 17 1/2… but I’ll never be ready for ‘that day’.

It’s been expensive, very expensive, but she’s worth it. She’s stable - just some lab work and symptoms that are unusual.

She’s been my little everything my entire adult life. We have a special bond.

We’re going to the vet again tomorrow for more tests — could you please keep my lil Mac in your thoughts? She’s the bestest baby.

Thanks 💜

britt, 8 months ago (edited 8 months ago) to random

If you’re not disturbed by the anti-trans / anti #2SLGBTQIA protests happening across Canada today —- frankly, you’re either not paying attention or your privilege is showing.

I say it how it is - I mean what I say, that’s who I am.

I used to counter protest, I used to build movements… but now I’m too disabled to be there.

If you can, please go carry the banner for those of us that can’t. We. Are. Tired.

Signed,
An elder disabled queer
Aka: Spicy B 🌶️ 🐝

britt, 7 months ago to random

Friendly thought to those getting the new covid vaccine and flu vaccines.

I mean this with as much kindness as I can muster… please hear me:

How you feel for a few days is how many of us with Long Covid have felt for years. It’s unrelenting, debilitating, life stealing.

Please be mindful when you post. I’ve been negatively triggered by some people catastrophizing feeling sick for a few days. Please, I beg you, don’t do this.

#Covid #LongCovid

britt, 1 year ago to gaming

We all know that #gaming is cool… :8bit_mario2:

but do you know what is even cooler?! :mario_box:

Having a community of #gamers you can talk to in a safe and inclusive community!

Come on over! You can sign up for an account at https://mstdn.games :pikawave:

#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGaming #DnD #NotDnD #TTRPGNews #RPG #Tabletop #TTRPG #Twitch #Streamer #GameDev #LGBTQ

britt, 10 months ago to random

Being an Admin on Mastodon is not all roses and happy times.

It's been a very difficult week for me personally on and off the Fedi.

I'll say this one thing loudly, and very clearly: It's NEVER okay to be a bully. It's NEVER okay to harass people.

If you see less of me on here for a bit -- this is why.

britt, 4 months ago to random

Let me make this crystal clear:

I run mstdn.games as a volunteer, I spend my free time moderating and building this space.

If you repeatedly break the server rules, antagonize and disrespect other users, or troll/bully? You’re out.

It’s that simple.
Be respectful.

I have absolutely zero tolerance for that nonsense and neither do the users on this instance who want to connect with others in peace.

Reminder:
Donate to your Server Admins.

britt, 4 months ago to disability

Hey #Disability Mastodon…

What text to speech readers do you find to be the most comprehensive and most worth your money?

I’ve used the free version of Speechify for years but I don’t use it all the time due to limits in reading time/speed and the voices.

I would like to use a text to speech reader in browser, on iOS, for books and textbooks. #TTS
#Accessibility

britt, 3 months ago to random

Just because I live in Alberta does not mean I endorse this circus.

Just because I live in Alberta does not mean I endorse this circus.

Just because I live in Alberta does not mean I endorse this circus.

Shout it front the rooftops!
Trans Lives Matter! :QueerCat_Trans:

britt, 1 year ago to community

Social media 101:

If you want people to engage with your content, you need to also engage with theirs.

It’s simple.

Social media is building a community. I feel like streamer/influencer culture has warped ‘Community’ to mean something it doesn’t - it’s made it selfish.

Interact. Genuinely. With people. That’s it.

#Community #SocialMedia

britt, 18 days ago to random

The #aurora tonight from Edmonton, Alberta Canada 🌈

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britt, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to gaming

A few quick tips for new #MstdnGames users:

1. Since this is a 'niche' instance, my first recommendation is to check out the 'Local' feed. You will find public posts here from users ONLY on our instance. You'll quickly be able to find your people and they'll be able to find you!

2. Write an #introduction post and use #Hashtags -- that's how we find each other on this platform. (i.e. #gaming #Nintendo #PS5, etc)

3. Have fun! Reach out if you need help - our community is very friendly.

britt, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to random

Hey and welcome to all of the new users today at #MstdnGames!

Welcome to the Fedi.

If you need help navigating Mastodon, check out our new user guide at https://info.mstdn.games

#Gaming #Gamer #Mastodon