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Comment on Announcing the eighth annual Tildes' Make Something Month (Timasomo)! in ~tildes
kfwyre LinkTimasomo Notification: A new Timasomo is right around the corner! GET EXCITED Y'ALL! This is a one-off ping for all people who were on the notification list for last year. Please respond to this...Timasomo Notification: A new Timasomo is right around the corner! GET EXCITED Y'ALL!
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Announcing the eighth annual Tildes' Make Something Month (Timasomo)!
Timasomo is "Tildes' Make Something Month": a creative community challenge that takes place in the month of October. This is its eighth year, so I guess you could say WE ATE EIGHT. The best way to...
Timasomo is "Tildes' Make Something Month": a creative community challenge that takes place in the month of October.
This is its eighth year, so I guess you could say WE
ATEEIGHT.The best way to get a feel for Timasomo is to check out our previous Showcase topics, where creators share their creations with the community at the end of the event:
There are no hard and fast rules on what you can create. You can make anything!
All of the Timasomo topics will be over in ~creative.timasomo, so if you're interested in participating or following along, make sure you're subscribed there.
All people who respond to this topic will be added to a notification list that I will ping each time I put up a new Timasomo topic. If you do not wish to be added to the list, or you wish to only be notified for the final Timasomo showcase, please let me know.
The Roll Call thread will be posted in ~creative.timasomo on October 1st. That is the official beginning to the event and is where people will formally commit to their projects for Timasomo.
FAQs
What is Timasomo really though?
Timasomo is a chance to create something/anything!
There are no restrictions on what you can choose to make.
Can I participate?
Yes! Timasomo is open to anyone on Tildes! Please make sure you are subscribed to ~creative.timasomo.
The greater Tildes community is also encouraged to participate in discussion threads even if you are not actively working towards a creative goal. This is meant to be an inclusive community event -- all are welcome!
If you are interested in participating but do not have a Tildes login, please e-mail the invite request address here for an invite to the community.
If you do not want to create something but still want to check out the showcase, let me know in a comment here and I will add your name to a separate notification list that I will ping for the showcase topic only.
How do I sign up?
Make sure you are subscribed to ~creative.timasomo and/or are included in my notification list (simply comment on this topic to be added).
On October 1st, there will be a Roll Call thread. By posting your plans to participate in that thread, you have formally signed up for Timasomo!
Didn't it used to be in November?
Yes. Timasomo was originally inspired by NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month, which takes place in November.
Initially, I wanted people participating in NaNoWriMo to be able to share their work with Timasomo as well. In the entire time it has run, however, no participant has publicly submitted any work from NaNoWriMo to Timasomo. Instead, Timasomo has gained its own identity independent of NaNoWriMo (which, after recent events, is probably for the best).
Many participants from previous years have shared that October would be a better month for them personally, so we moved the event to October.
Also, the event was so fantastically popular that it regularly upstaged American Thanksgiving, thus we only felt it fair that Canadian Thanksgiving be targeted as well.
What are the rules?
Timasomo is self-driven and its goals are self-selected.
On October 1st, participants will commit to a creative project (or projects) that they plan to complete within the month of October.
There is no restriction on the methods/products of creativity: writing, painting, code, food, photos, crafts, songs -- if it's creative expression for you, it works for Timasomo!
Though most will be participating individually, collaborations are welcome too!
What is the schedule?
Timasomo begins October 1st and ends October 31st.
All creative output towards your goal(s) should be confined to this time.
This week prior to the start of October is for planning. There will be a few days at the beginning of November given to "finishing touches" before we have our final thread, which will be a showcase of all the completed works.
Below are the dates that I will be posting weekly threads:
Wednesday, October 1, 2024: Roll Call Thread
Wednesday, October 8, 2024: Update Thread #1
Wednesday, October 15, 2024: Update Thread #2
Wednesday, October 22, 2024: Update Thread #3
Wednesday, October 29, 2024: Final Update Thread
Wednesday, November 5, 2024: Timasomo Showcase ThreadDo I have to share my creation(s) publicly?
Tildes is a privacy-respecting site, and you are not obligated to share your creation here if you do not want to. We'd still love to hear about it though, if you're willing to share process and details!
Is it Timasomo or TiMaSoMo?
Either.
I personally use "Timasomo" because I think it looks cleaner and because too much time on the internet has made my brain incapable of reading "TiMaSoMo" as anything other than sarcasm, but go with whichever you prefer.
The best option, however, is “𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑶𝑴𝑶” for reasons that are self-evident.
This Topic: Planning!
Post your ideas.
Give feedback to others.
Set up collaborations.
Ask questions.
Everything in this thread is non-commital! Bounce around ideas and figure out what you'd like to do in our communal brainstorming session.
Also, please do NOT start work on your project yet! Stage setting, planning, and other preparations are allowed (e.g. getting supplies/materials, setting up workspaces, etc.), but save the creation initiation for the 1st.
Get excited for another GREAT Timasomo!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 20 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentWhoops! Thanks for the correction. I’ve also fixed it in my post as well.Whoops! Thanks for the correction. I’ve also fixed it in my post as well.
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Comment on VR questions, recommendations, tips, and tricks in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkFor those playing VR rhythm games, especially if you're wanting to do it for exercise purposes: Loosen up. I mean this literally. Like, physically. Sway and bob your body with the music. Get...For those playing VR rhythm games, especially if you're wanting to do it for exercise purposes:
Loosen up.
I mean this literally.
Like, physically.
Sway and bob your body with the music. Get dancey.
Interestingly enough, the games themselves effectively incentivize against this: they've got scoring systems that promote precision, and their difficulties escalate in a way that gets highly technical. If you're playing them as "intended" by that system, a rigid, inflexible stance and swings are the "ideal" way to play.
Now, there is absolutely a ton of fun to be had chasing high scores and getting good enough at the games to play the really hard stuff. I'm not trying to say that this is the "wrong" way to play.
However, the most fun I have is when I ignore the point system and just, you know, vibe with the music. It makes the songs so much more engaging and exciting for me. Also, it gets my heartrate going much higher. Moving your bodyweight around while swinging your arms gets your blood pumping more than just standing still and swinging your arms. You don't even have to move your feet if you don't want to -- just bounce to the beat, lean around your play area, rock back and forth, squat, etc.
I often imagine I'm performing for an audience, which gets me to add some variety and flair to my movements. I like to create little "moments" in songs where I do something with a particular flourish or unusual technique. This also creates longevity for when you invariably find your favorite songs and play them over and over and over again.
I don't necessarily recommend doing this when you're first learning the game. It's probably better to focus on getting the basics down. But once you're comfortable with how things work, and you're starting to get to more difficult stuff, try adding in some body groovin' and see how it goes for you.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 20 in ~games
kfwyre LinkThe Android and iOS releases of the OG NES Castlevania are currently free for the series’ 40th Anniversary.The Android and iOS releases of the OG NES Castlevania are currently free for the series’ 40th Anniversary.
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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles in ~comics
kfwyre Link ParentI definitely get that. Just from those two videos I was thinking of buying Mort Cinder and Monsters Vol. 2. I’ve read all of Monsters and know the digital copy is in this bundle, but it would be...I definitely get that. Just from those two videos I was thinking of buying Mort Cinder and Monsters Vol. 2. I’ve read all of Monsters and know the digital copy is in this bundle, but it would be nice to have a physical copy on my shelves to go with the first.
Also he mentions that The Eternaut is now out of print and a collector’s item, showing an eBay listing at above $400(!). I actually owned a physical copy of that too, but I gave it to my friend (as a gift, not a loan) after the Netflix show came out and she and her boyfriend wanted to read it. I had no idea it was a collector’s item!
I wonder if they still have it or if they sold it off for profit. If they did I wouldn’t even be mad. I hope they get that bag! It’ll let them buy so many more comics. 😆
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 20 in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkMechabellum and Astrea: Six Sided Oracles are this week's freebies on the Epic Game Store. I know nothing of Astrea, but I have a friend who loves strategy games and has put hundreds of hours into...Mechabellum and Astrea: Six Sided Oracles are this week's freebies on the Epic Game Store.
I know nothing of Astrea, but I have a friend who loves strategy games and has put hundreds of hours into Mechabellum. He highly recommends it.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 20 in ~games
kfwyre LinkOri and the Will of the Wisps is 90% off on Steam. It is genuinely excellent. If you liked the first one, it's safe to say you'll like this one. If you haven't played the first one, it's available...Ori and the Will of the Wisps is 90% off on Steam.
It is genuinely excellent. If you liked the first one, it's safe to say you'll like this one. If you haven't played the first one, it's available for 75% discount on its own, but you can get both of them for 84% off.
The games are gorgeous, thoughtful metroidvanias. Movement is a genuine joy, with Ori's "bash" move being an innovative highlight (it lets you get another jump off of enemy projectiles at the same time as redirecting them).
I have played through both games multiple times. They feel like a childrens' book come to life. Both are lovely and surprisingly affecting. Will of the Wisps is a worthy successor on its own -- which is high praise, because I consider the original to be nearly flawless.
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Humble Bundle: current sci-fi/fantasy author bundles
Humble has put out a bunch of single-author bundles recently, and I figured I'd link them all here. They're listed in order of how long they have left, from least time to most time. Elizabeth Moon...
Humble has put out a bunch of single-author bundles recently, and I figured I'd link them all here. They're listed in order of how long they have left, from least time to most time.
If anyone has any specific recommendations for any of the authors in general or specific works of theirs, let us know. There's a lot on offer here!
Also, as always, make sure you adjust the sliders to your liking before purchasing any of these.
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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles in ~comics
kfwyre Link ParentBoth of these were excellent videos. I knew nothing of either author and had simply read their works in isolation. Learning what Oesterheld went through makes me feel bad that I even slightly...Both of these were excellent videos.
I knew nothing of either author and had simply read their works in isolation. Learning what Oesterheld went through makes me feel bad that I even slightly criticized his work. Meanwhile, I already thought Ferris's artwork was stunning, and that was before I learned that her distinct style was a product of partial paralysis. Genuinely amazing. Thanks for the links.
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What do you listen to while you’re reading?
Music, rain sounds, white noise, nothing, etc. Do you do anything specific with sound to create your own reading environment? If so, what, and why?
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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles in ~comics
kfwyre LinkAs always, adjust the sliders to your liking before buying. In my opinion, this bundle is worth it alone for Safe Area Goražde, The Eternaut, and the two volumes of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters....As always, adjust the sliders to your liking before buying.
In my opinion, this bundle is worth it alone for Safe Area Goražde, The Eternaut, and the two volumes of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters.
Goražde is really compelling non-fiction about Bosnia in the 90s, while Monsters has staggeringly good artwork.
The Eternaut is a little clunkier than those two, but it's also genuinely historically significant, being a full serialized narrative comic written in the 1950s. Judging it by modern standards, after the medium has had so much more time to develop, is unfair -- it was the first one out of the gate! Also, there is SO much it does right even in spite of the aforementioned clunkiness.
If anyone has any other recommendations from the batch, let us know. There's a LOT in here.
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Humble Comics Bundle: Fifty essential Fantagraphics titles
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentCGA Announcement: This is an open call for a host for Mother 3 in November. Let me know if you're interested. Notification List @1338 @Akir @ali @arctanh @AriMaeda @atomicshoreline @avirse...CGA Announcement: This is an open call for a host for Mother 3 in November.
Let me know if you're interested.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI just realized I never responded to you, sorry! Reading what other people have said, I am not sure if I should publicly admit to this, but I've never actually like, wash washed my face gasket. I...I just realized I never responded to you, sorry!
Reading what other people have said, I am not sure if I should publicly admit to this, but I've never actually like, wash washed my face gasket. I just wipe it down sometimes.
I did buy a washable wrap that goes around the back of my headset, and that I actually do throw in with my clothes sometimes. Because it's porous fabric, I'm not sure how much it actually keeps sweat off the rest of the device, but I figure at the very least it's not hurting.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI've never had a Mac and have never gamed on one, but a book-length rundown of an underexplored corner of gaming is SO appealing to me. Glad it gets your endorsement as someone who has explored...I've never had a Mac and have never gamed on one, but a book-length rundown of an underexplored corner of gaming is SO appealing to me. Glad it gets your endorsement as someone who has explored it. Also, Bitmap Books are just killing it in general, IMO. Their stuff is seriously great.
Also, feel free to bias the month as much as you like! Border Zone and Zork already have their own Wikipedia pages, so really, they don't need the fanfare like Twisted! does. You'd really just be leveling the playing field. :)
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Comment on The next chapter for Bungie in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkI am so hoping that the unvaulting makes D2 accessible to new players. I tried it out for the first time recently and was floored by how opaque it was. I ended up stopping it, despite REALLY...I am so hoping that the unvaulting makes D2 accessible to new players. I tried it out for the first time recently and was floored by how opaque it was. I ended up stopping it, despite REALLY liking the moment-to-moment gameplay and stunning settings the game offers, because it just didn't make any sense to me.
If they made onboarding better, I would love to pick it up for real.
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What's something that now looks very different to you in hindsight?
It can be something personal to your life, or something public/newsworthy. Your change on it can be anything -- from negative to positive or vice versa, or simply a different perspective or...
It can be something personal to your life, or something public/newsworthy.
Your change on it can be anything -- from negative to positive or vice versa, or simply a different perspective or understanding.
Tell us what it was, what changed, and, if possible, why you think that change came about.
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Looks like nobody's interested in hosting Mother 3 so I'll take it (which will be interesting, because I know literally nothing about it).