ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
I’m in such NOT a rush in this game. Just having too much fun exploring, doing Hero quests… happy gamer with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
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I’m in such NOT a rush in this game. Just having too much fun exploring, doing Hero quests… happy gamer with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
I love the little difference here! But WHYYYYY do Brits call fries “chips”? Theres nothing “chippy” about them. Are they fried so hard they chip off when you eat them? Are y’all overcooking your fries???
Frostbitten Flamingo (@flemtheparrot.bsky.social) reposted
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Don’t be jealous, but during this 3 day weekend, I napped Friday, Sunday, and today… all on my porch.
Dare Obasanjo (@carnage4life.bsky.social) reposted
Happy Labor Day to all including the scum. I’m glad at least one politician sounds as mad as we are.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Does “body positivity” include the inside? Because I don’t “love” what’s my body always has going on in there.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reposted
If there’s one thing I missed with Trails while playing Xenoblade was meetings. THANKFULLY Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets it! Mama loves a good recap. #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
100% However, “resegregation” is a big word. Not sure they’ll understand. A lot of glazed eyes.
I Post Animal Vids... 😊 (@realjfairclough.bsky.social) reposted
Lazy Sunday... 😊 #dog #dogday #bluesky
Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken.bsky.social) reposted
Happy Labor Day or as we say in Canada, Labour Day!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
If there’s one thing I missed with Trails while playing Xenoblade was meetings. THANKFULLY Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets it! Mama loves a good recap. #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine (@beautifulbizarre.net) reposted
Bursting with tension and mood. You can feel the levity in this painting by Maud Madsen “Combat Games” oil on linen 78 x 45 inches 2025 #beautifulbizarre #contemporaryart #figurativeart #artcollectors #artmagazine #artinspo #art
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Why more and more people are tuning the news out: ‘Now I don’t have that anxiety’
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
A favorite #hike with my favorite hiking partner! Prettyboy Dam hike in beautiful #Baltimore www.hikingproject.com/trail/7109687 #hiking #maryland
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
MAGA supports the authoritarian bootlicker kind of cops. Not the ones who defend the “cabal” of Congress.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Thinking of playing XCX:DE after I finish XC3. I’ve really enjoyed the XC series, but I hear X is a different game. XC3 & it’s combat is shaping up to be my favorite gameplay of the 3, XC1’s story was Chef’s Kiss - how does X feel in comparison?
Jen Grünwald (@jengrunwald.bsky.social) reposted
This whole thing is great but the highlighted bit made me laugh out loud. 😂 Marlon on Snoop:
Adam Vitale (@drseda.bsky.social) reposted
I didn't do one in 2024, but I enjoy reading quick thoughts from friends on what they are playing, and I need something to help me stay active on this app. So, here goes. 2025 games completed thread:
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
I’m about 10 hours into 3 and loving it so far!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
early days, but XC3 is off to a fantastic start!!!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Hand to heart, 1, 2, or 3??? #XenobladeChronicles #jrpg #gaming #videogames
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Never heard the phrase “no mascots”. But yes, sometimes your pet is all the companionship one has left.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Ooo! I like that!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
non-binary, samesies. I’ve caught myself doing this at work. It means “what y’all are doing is very extra stupid and now I’m going to make you explain your stupidity outloud for everyone to hear”
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Oh snap! And I forgot Bluesky already has a video feed!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Delusional to think the DNC has this kind of backbone. They are scared to death of a popular lefty progressive winning a mayor race in NYC! You think they will suddenly get tough at the fed level?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
I say “do both”. Provide social services, housing, and financial support. The only time “brute force” should come into play is when they are unsafe to people and themselves.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
For me, I just don’t understand the point. It’s just a filtered version of your current Bluesky feed presented in a different way. Like how Flashes only showed the photos. I guess if that’s ALL you care about? But feels niche. Tools to make vids, I get.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Personally, I think we can acknowledge that homelessness is not good for the homeless. I don’t think anything should be destroyed, of course, but I do believe we should have robust social services & housing for these folks. No one should have to live this way.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
@misctakes.com I’m not defending Newsom, but here’s context for what they are doing. I have no idea if this is a good & humanitarian plan or not, but it sounds like there’s more social services involved here than just an encampment removal.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Mastodon is facing the same issue. There it’s even trickier due to the volume of instances running. Every instance may be on the hook - $10K/user! Insane. techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/m...
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Happy #Caturday to those who celebrate! May your fortune be cuddly and filled with lap cats. #cats
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Dad’s in the wrong lane. Let the kid draft you!
BERGΛMΛX (@bergamax.bsky.social) reposted
"The Cat Read the Emails First" (2025) acrylic painting By Ukrainian artist Nataliya Bagatskaya - n.bagatska [IG] #art #painting #illustration #caturday
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe every instance is still on the hook to comply with the law if the either want to operate in, say Mississippi or possibly face a fine?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
omg, thank you. I didn’t get the joke! Derp on me.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Not being snarky, but as you can see, this video is viewed just fine on Bluesky. So why does one need a separate app to view it? Is it for the editing tools? It’s the same issue with the instagram-photo clone one. Not sure I understand why I need another app to see the same content?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Pretty epic opening, fascinating premise! Excited! #XenobladeChronicles3 #jrpg #videogames #gaming
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reposted
Happy 5 year anniversary to my weird little experimental double album Existential Crisis. 💕🎶 still pretty proud of it. open.spotify.com/album/0RK0IB... #fairyeyelashes #music #indiemusic #musicsky
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Happy 5 year anniversary to my weird little experimental double album Existential Crisis. 💕🎶 still pretty proud of it. open.spotify.com/album/0RK0IB... #fairyeyelashes #music #indiemusic #musicsky
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Absolutely gorgeous morning for a run again and I had time to get the full 10K to work! Woot!!! #run #running #baltimore
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Screw it. LET’S GO! #XenobladeChronicles3 #jrpg #videogames #gaming
mindi (@flawdbizkit.bsky.social) reposted
meet me between glamour shots and the orange julius
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Hey y'all! Wrote about my thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 compared to XC:DE as a first time player - did you like XC 1 or 2 better? www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comme... #jrpg #videogames #gaming #review #xenobladechronicles #reddit
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Hey friends! Not sure if anyone cares about my reviews, but wrote about my thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 compared to XC:DE as a first time player. www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comme... #jrpg #videogames #gaming #review #xenobladechronicles #reddit
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
In the 50s today on my commute run! But had to take the short route to catch an 830 meeting. Gorgeous!!! #run #running #baltimore
womensartbluesky.bsky.social (@womensartbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
'I wanted to start a revolution, using art to build the sort of society I myself envisioned' -Yayoi Kusama #WomensArt #MondayMotivation
Dare Obasanjo (@carnage4life.bsky.social) reposted
Once you realize most conservative arguments are in bad faith and their philosophy is actual the the 5 principles below, you will know peace • men > women • white people > other races • straight people > LGBTQ • Christians > other religions • rich people > poor people Everything else is flexible
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
To me, the Harris, Walz, and Newsom trolling are all pretty sim. It’s rules up MAGA, but it ultimately doesn’t get us anywhere. It’s not changing minds. I don’t think Newsom will get far with this strategy, just lots of press for a moment.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Torna, The Golden Country, LET’S GO! #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Also, but I’m sorry I have to disagree. We were never “unified” on the left. A big part of that was due to the genocide in Gaza. We were happy “weird” shook them, but that wasn’t going to win them an election.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
People are talking about it, Trump & MAGA are pissed off about it, that’s the definition of effective. I don’t mind some pot/kettle trolling. Whatever. But I also don’t think mimicking Trump will carry him for 3+ years into an election.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Because he’s a centrist and centrists don’t like ruffling feathers. The “Trans Issue” is too hot an issue! People just wanting to exist…. I mean, how does a centrist navigate that????
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Newsom's current stuff is clearly effective. Same with the weird & couch stuff. But it's just not a long term solution. At some point it's an SNL skit that's being run too long and too often. At some point, there are debates and interviews and opinions on current events.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Do you really see his team writing Trump-style tweets for the next 3 years?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
💯 - while the trolling is fun, I don't think it's a long term strategy. Would he mimic trump for the next 3 years? At some point he'll have to shift his approach. I just hope the successful progressives (AOC, Walz, etc) continue to focus on getting their message out, build mainstream support.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Welp. Xenoblade Chronicles 2… it is done. What an ending!!! Truly epic and yes! I cried. THAT’S how you do a driving narrative with a big mystery that doesn’t reveal itself til the end. Solid A- game! #xenobladechronicles #jrpg #videogames #gaming
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Approaching the end of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. #XenobladeChronicles 1 was what I’d describe as “cinematic”, XC2 is more of a classic “grand adventure”. A lot less twists & turns, more just ever raising stakes and an ever growing found family. #gaming #jrpg #videogames
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Red states Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, & Wyoming bend the knee to Trump. Hey MAGA, is this “freedom”? #trump #politics #uspol
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
I’m a little surprised “colonialism” didn’t show up too. Super fun to censor myself to not trigger the MAGA Mind Virus.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Jin needs to Calm Down. #xenobladechronicles2 #jrpg #gaming #videogames
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
It’s a diary. Each entry starts, “Dear diary, today I took Bill and Don to the island. We had such a great time… besties for life!”
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Three 10Ks this week! What a difference cooler weather makes!!! #running #run #baltimore #maryland
Andy Famiglietti (@afamiglietti.bsky.social) reposted
What Asimov did not anticipate is that life under psychohistory would be so profoundly alienating that people would flock to the Mule just to stick it to Hari Seldon
Oliver Willis (@owillis.bsky.social) reposted
How it feels every time when Democrats promise to do all the things after the next election, but then they get scared and don’t
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Incredible 10K to work today. Cool, drizzly, no music, just me, my thoughts, and I. Like cardio-meditation! 🧘♀️🏃💨 #running #run #baltimore #maryland
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Work gave us Microsoft Co-Pilot and so far my only use case has been to ask how to find *that NPC* that sold *that item* that I've been running around for an hour looking for in my game. Money well spent!
Cheap Ass Gamer (@cheapassgamer.com) reposted
The Legend of Heroes Sale via eShop. ow.ly/tS4l50WIj0R NIS America Publisher Sale via eShop. ow.ly/wPck50WIj0P
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
This feels almost like AI. I wish it was AI. PLEASE be AI. *record scratch* Narrator: It was not AI archive.is/202309141417... #sustainability #landfill #garbage #greensky
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Gpoy me doing the corporate dance everyday pretending to “feel it”
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Used this to start a convo on r/jrpg if you are into that sort of thing... In the great turn-based vs. action combat debate, XC's real-time style combat gets lost in the mix. CORRECTED LINK: www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comme... #JRPG #rpg #videogames #gaming #reddit #xenobladechronicles
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
Cool, breezy, and gorgeous out!!! Incredible trail run! #run #running #baltimore
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
or let’s fast forward through the apocalypse where we start society anew
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Yeah, it’s a tricky proposition. Do we support centrist when/if they have a chance to push back on the current fascist regime? Or just let it all burn to the ground and start anew?
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Miss her every day.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
My friend, you replied that link within seconds of me making a silly reply about a video game…
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
nice bot you got there.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com)
This is definitely going to be hard. What do we do when Effective People Against Trump are not great? Harris, Newsome, etc.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
RIP queen
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
to be fair, the “out of her car” video trend thing is massive right now and I hate it. But the “car” part isn’t really the issue.
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
climate change is a bitch
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
Bloomberg? Wrote about Trails? And put it behind a paywall? What is even happening!!!
ren (a they/them) 🎶🦋 (@renwillis.com) reply parent
he’s an evasion tank though, so more of a power bottom.
Dare Obasanjo (@carnage4life.bsky.social) reposted
I nearly fell out of my chair. This is an incredible run of tweets. 10-hit combo.