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keerthi sridharan๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ

@copperkeerthi.bsky.social

they | phd @ leiden | hacker-bard | forever gm, habitual gamer, biweekly artiste

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Posts by keerthi sridharan๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ (@copperkeerthi.bsky.social)

i know he's likely not a good king. if he was, the serpent and the lava wouldn't be in his castle. perhaps I'd use the final moments before my final match 3 to convince him to abdicate his throne and allow for a more equitable government to take his place. but i wouldn't let him die

27.02.2026 05:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thereโ€™s a lot of talk (rightly so) today about courses in high demand being marginalized/downplayed/cancelled, that the humanities in particular are very โ€œcheapโ€ & high ROI comparatively.

I do want remind us that justifying โ€œwhat mattersโ€ via revenue generation is what got us here in the 1st place.

26.02.2026 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 133    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

even if "animorphs themed pbta game" isn't Your sleeper agent activation code, check this project out + support if you can โ€ผ๏ธ

25.02.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

it's getting really crowded up in this alley of mine

25.02.2026 07:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2026 ARC TTRPG Mentoring Program Expression of Interest Thanks for filling out this form, we can't wait to learn about you and your creativity! This expression of interest form will be open until March. All applicants will hear back on the outcome of their...

Hello all! If you're an Australia-based ttrpg designer looking for support to finish your first ttrpg, then have j got good news for you:

๐ŸŽฒ The ARC TTRPG Mentor Program is back for 2026! ๐ŸŽฒ

We have 4 mentee spots open, so follow the link to submit your EOI!

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14.02.2026 11:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

gang, it appears we are cursed. no stream today, but we'll be back (with a vengeance) soon โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

05.02.2026 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

daydreaming about everything i'd be able to get done in a given workday if no one talked over me #canphilexpressanopinion

03.02.2026 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

seeing as how i was forced by the train schedule to abandon what was to be my last stream, it's only fair that my Actual last stream be something a) suitably grandiose for the sendoff and b) train related. so, naturally, skyrim.

02.02.2026 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Deciphering Languages in Video Games From ancient scripts to alien tongues, these games challenge you to decode unfamiliar languages and unravel mysteries through communication.

A new collection added to Exhibit:Play ๐Ÿ‘€

Deciphering Languages
Featuring games from @inkle.co, @rundisc.bsky.social, @kevindu.itch.io, @playismen.bsky.social @lizardrydev.bsky.social and more.
11 games in total and always on the lookout for more.

09.06.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 88    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
keerthi sitting and speaking to a room in front of a large screen showing a desktop with a wallpaper image of the game firewatch. there is a yellow plastic bag next to them.

keerthi sitting and speaking to a room in front of a large screen showing a desktop with a wallpaper image of the game firewatch. there is a yellow plastic bag next to them.

another photo of keerthi sitting and talking to the same room. they are gesticulating as they speak.

another photo of keerthi sitting and talking to the same room. they are gesticulating as they speak.

so much fun to talk painted plywood histories in games yesterday. if you're ever worried people aren't going to listen to your talk, try slowly pulling a prop knife out of the bag at your feet as you speak. works wonders!

(firewatch bg unrelated)

23.01.2026 05:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a Spotify screenshot of Butterfly by Crazy Town.

a Spotify screenshot of Butterfly by Crazy Town.

Jill de Jong, Dutch Lara Croft model.

Jill de Jong, Dutch Lara Croft model.

An image of the Paris hotel in Las Vegas

An image of the Paris hotel in Las Vegas

An image of Walter Benjamin with a red X over his face.

An image of Walter Benjamin with a red X over his face.

day one of our authenticity ouroboros workshop with no context @playfultimemach.bsky.social

22.01.2026 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

i don't expect the little video game study to be the highest thing on anyone's priority list, but i am a real person setting these up. you can tell me you're too busy/sick/tired! i won't be mad! but don't say nothing.

idk man i think we could all stand to be nicer to each other

14.01.2026 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

it is so rewarding to do research that lets me have insightful conversations with players all over the world, but it is also so demoralizing to have people sign up to take part in a focus group, indicate their preferred timeslot, accept that timeslot, and then ghost on the day

14.01.2026 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Poems #1 An online literary magazine publishing short-form videogames directly in a playable format. Issue #1 features interactive works by international artists and game designers.

I'm excited to share that Game Poems Issue 1 is now live at www.gamepoems.com/issue01

A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format.

Thanks for playing and sharing!

13.01.2026 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 240    ๐Ÿ” 112    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19

kind of charmed by my weather app calling the part-sludge, part-hail, part-snow situation a "wintry mix". like a spice blend that breaks your tailbone

08.01.2026 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

im out of the loop!

07.01.2026 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

alex why is your tree still up

07.01.2026 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

gang, this will be my first and last stream of the spring semester, so if you're overdue for your dose of vitamin yap, come get it while it lasts!

we're talking lore, worlds, and what makes a good yarn this thursday over at twitch.tv/streamingthepast ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฎ

05.01.2026 23:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

it's me. the surprise character in Avengers Doomsday is John Darnielle from the Mountain Goats. I murder half the Avengers with my sick rhymes but you have to see the movie to find out which ones

25.12.2025 03:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1279    ๐Ÿ” 118    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 55    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

spending christmas eve writing a call of cthulhu session to be played at midnight on new year's. i cannot beat the luckiest guy alive allegations

24.12.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Abstract below:

04.12.2025 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry there is no more room in the bandwagon

27.11.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

come hang out with us tomorrow! we'll be discussing digital drip and (inevitably) talking shit about dress to impress ๐Ÿ•บ

26.11.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

we're still looking for respondents on this survey! are you a player of historical videogames with 10 minutes of free time on your hands?

21.11.2025 08:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

switcheroo alertโ€ผ๏ธquestion and reading* are staying the same this afternoon, but we're playing Tavern Keeper by @greenheartgames.bsky.social ๐Ÿ’š

*Crafting is So Hardcore: Masculinized Making in Gaming Representations of Labor, c/o @annetropy.bsky.social @anasalter.bsky.social @melstanfill.bsky.social

13.11.2025 08:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

such an honor and a joy to be included in this volume, talking (inter)disciplinarity in historical game studies and the importance of putting "current" methods in context. ain't no party like a @times-new-roman.bsky.social @docrandom.bsky.social cowriting party โ€ผ๏ธ

08.11.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks so much for your support!

06.11.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

hey, would love to talk more about this! i've sent you a DM

06.11.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks for filling it in! focus groups are tentatively planned to take place between December and February (๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž)

06.11.2025 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the world is your old-ass oyster ๐Ÿ›๏ธ if you're filling it in with wolfenstein in mind, though, do indicate that when the questionnaire prompts you!

06.11.2025 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0