28 โช๏ธ She/They โช๏ธ ๐ป๐ช ๐ต๐ฐ โช๏ธ Afraid, but doing it anyways โช๏ธ I play video games on Twitch โช๏ธ ๐๐๐ โช๏ธ ๐๐ค๐๐ค โช๏ธ ๐ง 0blackheartwings0
@gmail
.com
I've been seeing a few posts floating around saying things along the lines of "I don't know enough about what's going on to say anything about Palestine"
Alright. Bet. Here's a short list of reading resources to get you started ๐งต
@PhillyD
If it's any consolation at all Karamo has a degree in social services and worked in the field for a solid decade so he was 100% qualified to mediate that situation
Plus I'm going to say it's safe to assume they wouldn't have done so if it wasn't ok with the person in question
Listen, I need people to know that you can criticize a thing that you love and still love it. I love GDQ so very much, it's what got me into speedrunning in the first place, but it's also necessary to point out where things need to be improved.
The final total came out to $4,505! I am so eternally grateful to everyone involved - from the runners, commentators, hosts, and every single volunteer who graciously gave their time and efforts towards this event. You all have fundamentally changed my life.
Thank you๐
I'm staring at my runner's shirt and boy howdy it's hitting me. That thing I've been dreaming of for years is really happening - I'm running at a mainline GDQ tomorrow.
What the heck
I am just blown away by all the love and support for our run! Thank you all so much ๐ it was a blast getting to showcase our wonderful little farming game, plus, we got to adopt the cat!
So you heard about Roe and you're angry and afraid. Yes, me too. I know it's very easy to feel helpless, especially considering the nonsense responses we've been getting from some of the elected officials - but don't give up because that's what they want. Info thread ๐งต
It's time! With the help of MANY FRIENDS, this weekend I'm going to be raising funds on my Twitch channel to help me afford my upcoming move to Boston!
Many of you know I've had a rough year, and unfortunate circumstances have forced my hand into relocating, and I need help.
I fear I may never escape the "down bad" allegations but y'know what. Fuck it, it's fine. I am literally like this all the time it's just hardly anyone sees it. I'm a Hopeless Romantic, it comes with the territory. February is in like 3 days I'm in my lovergirl era now โ๏ธ๐๐
Anyways this is your maybe not so friendly reminder that
@resistbot
's utility did not end when Biden was elected, and if you're unhappy with the laws that are being put into motion right now the bare minimum you can do is use it
Stay safe everyone
What a wonderful week of speedrunning! It is always SUCH an honor and a privilege to be a part of these events. Much love to the donations team, it really is one of my favorite volunteer positions ever ๐ I am so full of love and happiness, we're out here changing the world!
๐ TIME ๐
#FrostFatales
has raised a total amount of $153,719 for
@nwlc
!!
Thank you so much to our amazing in-studio and remote teams, and a BIG thanks to every one of you for watching, donating, & supporting. ๐๐
We'll see you next time at
#FlameFatales
, August 18-25, 2024!
If 17-year-old Gaby found out this is what she'd be doing in 10 years I don't think she'd believe you, but I'm so happy and grateful for it.
Much love to
@Steam
,
@valvesoftware
, Phant, Fu, Spike and the GDQ crew behind the scenes for making this such a fun experience ๐
IF! YOU'RE!! NOT!! COMMUNICATING!! WITH!! YOUR!! PLAYERS!! ABOUT!! THE CAMPAIGN!!, GAMES!!, AND THE THEMES!!, THAT'S!! TROUBLE!!
I CANNOT STRESS THIS PART ENOUGH!!!
More POC, more trans folks, more women in general... and I know it's a lot to consider, but it's *worth* considering. We are worth having up there and uplifting and showing off. We are TALENTED and just as skilled as the rest. So give us the dang space damn it
It's such an honor to be a name amongst all these other fantastic people! I truly believe in the power of a single person to enact change. Having a space - no matter how small - where people feel safe and empowered to discuss mental health can make a big difference ๐
Gabriela A (
@blackheartwings
) is a Twitch streamer and Speedrunner, using their platform to promote gaming for good! They lend their skills to charities including
@TakeThisOrg
and
@ItGetsBetter
๐
It's been such an honor and a privilege being able to volunteer in person for
#AGDQ2024
this year! Donations probably my absolute favorite position to work. I get to see messages that fill me with hope and love, heartfelt memorials, and the BEST jokes!
I *genuinely* think it was too soon to bring back the in-person events, even with all the precautions in place. COVID is no joke - I caught it, I would know - and what with the state of the country right now it isn't getting any better.
I'm going to maintain this until I'm blue in the face: Bobby. Got. Shafted. More than once, and it isn't ok. And one of the things I want from GDQ is more transparency. Apparently they've apologized to him privately but honestly? It should be a public apology.
Now that things have mellowed out a bit I'm going to launch into a more personal post-AGDQ '24 thread.
I'm a very anxious person, and I'm very open about it. Especially after I had COVID in the summer of 2021 which worsened it. Going into AGDQ, I was *incredibly* nervous.
So, I'm screaming?
I might just bundle together a 1k celebration alongside my 2 year Twitch anniversary? Who knows what I'm going to do HAHA
But thank you all so much, truly ๐ฅบ
FL's redistricting map was drawn to heavily favor Republicans + completely erased a majority Black district - AND former felons have been getting arrested for voter fraud despite getting their rights restored which causing further voting fear/disenfranchisement, but go off ๐คทโโ๏ธ
The good thing about Florida is that the climate change they donโt believe in is going to take them out first. So we all have that to look forward to.๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
How it started - How it went
It was awesome getting to meet
@frozenflygone
at the show last night! Can't wait to see you again, whenever that may be ๐ฅฐ
I've been seeing a few posts floating around saying things along the lines of "I don't know enough about what's going on to say anything about Palestine"
Alright. Bet. Here's a short list of reading resources to get you started ๐งต
But also the organization made some mistakes. So we talk about them and how they can be improved on - not because we hate it, but because we care. And we know that the org cares about what we think and will (hopefully) build off it.
I'm SUPER excited to announce that I've been invited to be a panelist on
@Steam
Next Fest, showcasing upcoming games on Steam!
At 2PM EST on Feb. 6th you can catch the opening on Steam's home page, , or on
@valvesoftware
's Twitch,
We don't expect the organizers to be perfect, but the criticisms others have mentioned and brought up regarding diversity and visibility of us marginalized folks really needs to be taken to heart.
I do also genuinely hope the staff examine incentives more closely, because wow did it feel very messy this time around. But other people have covered that.
Also as a side note at-GDQ I need you to know it's ok to not always have a record-breaking event.
If you're at AGDQ and you catch me staring at you for a little too long I'm so sorry I've either zoned out or I'm trying to figure out how I wanna say hi to you
If people want another reason why, most if not all libraries require a Master's degree for upper-level positions. Even if you have years of experience, you still need that degree. It's gatekeeping upon gatekeeping.
People: "Why aren't there more Black librarians????"
Me: "Because Black people were legally refused library service until 1964"
People: "That was 58 years ago!!!!"
Me: "That's correct, 58"
People: "That can't be why? Why aren't there more Black librarians"
sigh, all this to say I want GDQ to do better. Like, across the board better, because I love this thing and I want it to thrive bigger and better than it is right now.
We all collectively raised 3 million dollars for charity. No one can take that away. It's so much money!
OK now that I've finished freaking out: I'M RUNNING STARDEW VALLEY AT FLAME FATALES! I get to show off the cozy Seeded Crafts Room category on Day 1!
I'm also hosting for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Xena: Warrior Princess on Monday afternoon!
Todayโs the day gamers: the
#FlameFatales
2022 schedules are out! This all-women speedrun marathon will be benefitting
@MalalaFund
from August 21st - 27th ๐ฅโฅ๏ธ
๐น Games Schedule:
๐ Please check the
#FrameFatales
discord for the Volunteer Schedule
And when we do have the space, come and give us the same support! I genuinely want to shake people by the shoulders when they ask where they can find more speedrunning content, as if Hotfix doesn't exist and a Fatales event doesn't come hot on the heels of a mainline event
Listen, I love Lysistrata. I think it's hilarious, but I promise y'all it's not the same way the ancient Greeks thought it was hilarious.
Also why tf are people pulling "strategies" from a COMEDY? It's like planning to smuggle drugs by watching We're the Millers
๐คก๐คก๐คก
Weโve had the text since 411 BC.
Real change can begin with a story but this ainโt it. Yโall drag Lysistrata out every time womenโs rights come up.
Put the play on and send the funds somewhere theyโll help the cause. Stop the fucking nonsense.
I love Pokemon as much as the next person, but I *know* that Bobby has the skills, hype, and talent to bring in donations.
Y'all I was so upset for him. It wasn't fair.
Nephew was playing with Coffee Fox and left him in this spot to enjoy the sun. Of course all I could think was that Foxy has a quest for someone.
What do you think the quest would be? Who should accept the quest?
What an honor! What a dream! I feel so lucky to have been able to participate in such an amazing and impactful event. We raised $2,642,493 for PCF!
Speedrunners change the world ๐ I'm glad to have been a part of
#AGDQ2023
Obviously this is a big charity event first and foremost. But GDQ is one of if not *the* biggest speedrunning event in the scene, which means that they're held to a higher standard. And they should be! I want to see more people like me up on the big stage -
HELLOOO??? FOUR DAYS OF STELLAR BLACK SPEEDRUNNING? SIGN ME UP!
Also this schedule is so stacked?? Fire Emblem? Chessplosion?
@SprinkleTheory
is running RE5?
@limga_ssb
is CLOSER?
Let's fucking GO yall I can't wait to watch!!
The Unapologetically Black and Fast schedule is here!!
But wait, what's that?
UBAF is now 4 days?!
Yup! Catch it at 1PM ET everyday from Feb. 16-19
๐๏ธ
#blackspeedrunners
Our
#PAXEast
schedule is out!!!
Thank you to all the runners who submitted runs to be on the GDQ stage and we can't wait to see you all there soon!
@pax
IT'S FATALES TIME โ๏ธ I'm very proud to report I'm on the donations team, processing those throughout the week - plus my fancy little NDE run as an incentive on the last day. Come hang out, say hi, and help us all raise money for a fantastic cause!
I'm giving everyone on Games Comittee flowers because my god you all did a wonderful job with that schedule and incentive lineup
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
One for each of you
#AGDQ2024
Home from the last day of PAX and I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to participate with the GDQ crew. This was my first time ever performing on stage in front of a crowd and the outpouring of love and support for us has been incredible! Much love to all from me ๐
Hosting, donos, and my first time ever as a head of Mod Squad - what a magical, amazing, fulfilling week ๐ We raised over $151,000 for Malala Fund - a new PB! I'm so grateful to be part of such an awe-inspiring group of women. I can't wait to do it again.
Happy
#AAPIHeritageMonth
! Friendly reminder that my half Desi ass is Asian! South Asian countries are still Asian! South East Asian countries are still Asian! Asia is more than just China, Japan, and the Koreas! Show lots of love to all my AAPI sibs, this month and every month ๐
Super gutted to read this news this afternoon. As an avid Hotfix Enjoyer(TM) it was a lot of fun seeing such a diverse cast of hosts showing off games and runs they were all incredibly passionate about.
Starting Feb. 5th, GDQ Hotfix will be undergoing significant change to align with GDQ's financial plans for 2024.
We will be scaling back our live programming temporarily, while we restructure Hotfix.
Gosh I woke up this morning still absolutely shocked. I'm going to be at AGDQ 2023. It's been a dream of mine for so long, and a year after I made my first appearance at a mainline GDQ for commentary, it's going to be my turn on stage. It's real. The dream is real.
Hi, I have more
@resistbot
letters for you all
SIGN PSDJQC: Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lied under oath. Impeach!
SIGN PQFEBG: Codify Roe vs Wade
SIGN PUBTRS: Take action to protect abortion rights NOW.
SIGN PGQOPL: Congress needs to codify our right to abortion and expand SCOTUS now.
@BootstrapCook
You (as well as a few others) speaking so openly about ADHD has helped me pursue getting tested and a diagnosis. I relate to too many of these things for it to be a coincidence! My second round of testing is next week, hopefully I'll get some answers ๐ญ๐ค
Could not have spent it with a better crew. This was my first time ever volunteering for a mainline GDQ and I wouldn't trade it for the world - much love to everyone in chat and to my fellow mods at
#SGDQ2022
๐
I just want to add that just because he was qualified that doesn't make it the greatest decision in the world ๐คฃ it's definitely a questionable choice but the producers weren't actively throwing participants into the deep end
End of Day 3 ๐
I'm convinced GDQ exists in a pocket outside of time and space. What day is it? I have no idea, but there were escape rooms, tabling, the goodest speedrunning pup, a whole ass word record and one hell of a horror block. I'm watching RE2 from bed now
#AGDQ2024
We got a surprise package from
@Chewy
today, and it was the most gorgeous painting of Peanut! It looks just like him, I'm so shocked! What a wonderful early Christmas surprise ๐ญ ๐
Final Day ๐
I don't think I took enough pictures, but the experiences will live in my heart! Processed donations when we hit 1mil! Met wonderful people! Took one last peek at the snow! I'M GOING HOME BUT THE EVENT GOES ON AND I MISS EVERYONE ALREADY
#AGDQ2024
Manifesting being able to go to the next in-person mainline GDQ event ๐ I'm so grateful to be a part of this community that's so wildly capable of so much good! I'd love to be able to meet all the friends I've made ๐ญ
I'm at work so I just saw the opening video for
#FrostFatales
and hearing THE Malala Yousafzai say hello and thank you to
@FrameFatales
has me weeping at my desk. I talk about this during every event BUT
@MalalaFund
means so much to me.
Happy Homestuck Day - as a wholehearted and unironic Homestuck fan I really think you should check out this project that allows people to experience Homestuck as it was intended, Flash games and all
Preserve your little piece of Internet History, Today!
It's VERSION 1.1 of THE UNOFFICIAL HOMESTUCK COLLECTION!
A real address bar, adjustable font settings, and a boatload of QoL tweaks. Uses the same asset pack you already have!
Download it now!
Check out the extended changelog:
If you've ever submitted a run to the Stardew Valley leaderboards and I was your verifier I need you to know that I absolutely hype you up or give you a pep talk while watching your run for verification.
@hyperionskies
can attest, I verify runs while we call sometimes.
If you check out the schedule for Sunday you'll see a familiar name and game on the lineup! You Heard that right, Jes and I are back on the GDQ stage racing again! This time it's Seeded Vault% Glitchless!
If you're at PAX, come say hi and check out the run! We're gonna have fun