Detrivance
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⌁ Field reports from between magic & the internet
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⌁ Field reports from between magic & the internet
🦊 Piper is supervising. Probably.
↳ Twitch.tv/detrivance
When Sony launched the PlayStation in 1994, the controller only featured a D-pad because most games were still designed around digital movement. As 3D games became more advanced, Sony put out the Dual Analog Controller and the iconic DualShock.
#vtuber #playstation #ps1 #retrogaming #gaminghistory
#vtuber #playstation #ps1 #retrogaming #gaminghistory
October 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
When Sony launched the PlayStation in 1994, the controller only featured a D-pad because most games were still designed around digital movement. As 3D games became more advanced, Sony put out the Dual Analog Controller and the iconic DualShock.
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#vtuber #playstation #ps1 #retrogaming #gaminghistory
No fancy monsters. No new maps. Just a circle on a piece of paper, and suddenly everyone at the table is paying attention. If you run D&D, this might be the easiest upgrade you try this month.
What would you put on yours?
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What would you put on yours?
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dmadvice #ttrpg
October 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM
No fancy monsters. No new maps. Just a circle on a piece of paper, and suddenly everyone at the table is paying attention. If you run D&D, this might be the easiest upgrade you try this month.
What would you put on yours?
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dmadvice #ttrpg
What would you put on yours?
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dmadvice #ttrpg
Every MMO seems to have a different name for it
Item Level, Gear Score, Combat Power, they all exist for the same reason: to estimate how powerful your character is without checking every piece of gear individually
The problem is...A higher number doesn't always mean a better player.
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Item Level, Gear Score, Combat Power, they all exist for the same reason: to estimate how powerful your character is without checking every piece of gear individually
The problem is...A higher number doesn't always mean a better player.
#vtuber #mmorpg
October 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Ask ten Magic players how Banding works...You'll probably get ten different explanations.
There's a reason it's still one of the most infamous mechanics in Magic history.
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There's a reason it's still one of the most infamous mechanics in Magic history.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ask ten Magic players how Banding works...You'll probably get ten different explanations.
There's a reason it's still one of the most infamous mechanics in Magic history.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
There's a reason it's still one of the most infamous mechanics in Magic history.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
The GameCube's tiny discs became one of the console's most recognizable features.
They helped reduce piracy and improve performance, but they also meant some games needed two discs to fit everything.
Do you think Nintendo made the right call?
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They helped reduce piracy and improve performance, but they also meant some games needed two discs to fit everything.
Do you think Nintendo made the right call?
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October 12, 2026 at 5:13 AM
The GameCube's tiny discs became one of the console's most recognizable features.
They helped reduce piracy and improve performance, but they also meant some games needed two discs to fit everything.
Do you think Nintendo made the right call?
#vtuber #gamecube #nintendo #retrogaming #gaminghistory
They helped reduce piracy and improve performance, but they also meant some games needed two discs to fit everything.
Do you think Nintendo made the right call?
#vtuber #gamecube #nintendo #retrogaming #gaminghistory
Most MMO players know what the Global Cooldown is. Far fewer know why it exists.
It wasn't added just to make combat slower. It solved a design problem that early MMOs faced when players could chain abilities almost instantly.
Which do you prefer?
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It wasn't added just to make combat slower. It solved a design problem that early MMOs faced when players could chain abilities almost instantly.
Which do you prefer?
#vtuber #mmo #mmorpg #wow #ffxiv
October 12, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Why does your best gear always get replaced? It's not just to keep you grinding
Gear treadmills give players new rewards to chase, help new players catch up, and keep endgame content relevant
The interesting part is that not every MMO solves the problem the same way
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Gear treadmills give players new rewards to chase, help new players catch up, and keep endgame content relevant
The interesting part is that not every MMO solves the problem the same way
#vtuber #mmo #mmorpg #wow #ffxiv
October 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
What makes an open world feel alive?
It isn't map size. It's the landmarks that pull you forward, NPCs who have lives of their own, and systems that react to what you do.
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It isn't map size. It's the landmarks that pull you forward, NPCs who have lives of their own, and systems that react to what you do.
#vtuber #gamedesign #openworldgames
October 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
What makes an open world feel alive?
It isn't map size. It's the landmarks that pull you forward, NPCs who have lives of their own, and systems that react to what you do.
#vtuber #gamedesign #openworldgames
It isn't map size. It's the landmarks that pull you forward, NPCs who have lives of their own, and systems that react to what you do.
#vtuber #gamedesign #openworldgames
Modern D&D players cast Haste without thinking twice.
In older editions of D&D...that same spell could permanently age your character by an entire year. Magic wasn't just powerful, it came with brutal consequences!
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In older editions of D&D...that same spell could permanently age your character by an entire year. Magic wasn't just powerful, it came with brutal consequences!
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #osr
October 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Modern D&D players cast Haste without thinking twice.
In older editions of D&D...that same spell could permanently age your character by an entire year. Magic wasn't just powerful, it came with brutal consequences!
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #osr
In older editions of D&D...that same spell could permanently age your character by an entire year. Magic wasn't just powerful, it came with brutal consequences!
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #osr
One of the weirdest things about old memory cards wasn't how small they were. It was that games used blocks instead of save slots.
Some games barely used any whereas others filled your card surprisingly fast.
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Some games barely used any whereas others filled your card surprisingly fast.
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October 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
One of the weirdest things about old memory cards wasn't how small they were. It was that games used blocks instead of save slots.
Some games barely used any whereas others filled your card surprisingly fast.
#vtuber #ps1 #gamecube #retrogaming #gaminghistory
Some games barely used any whereas others filled your card surprisingly fast.
#vtuber #ps1 #gamecube #retrogaming #gaminghistory
Psionics used to be one of the strangest parts of Dungeons & Dragons
Instead of using spell slots, many characters relied on Power Points, unique disciplines, and even mental combat systems that worked completely differently from traditional magic
#vtuber #dndhistory #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dnd4e
Instead of using spell slots, many characters relied on Power Points, unique disciplines, and even mental combat systems that worked completely differently from traditional magic
#vtuber #dndhistory #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dnd4e
October 11, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Psionics used to be one of the strangest parts of Dungeons & Dragons
Instead of using spell slots, many characters relied on Power Points, unique disciplines, and even mental combat systems that worked completely differently from traditional magic
#vtuber #dndhistory #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dnd4e
Instead of using spell slots, many characters relied on Power Points, unique disciplines, and even mental combat systems that worked completely differently from traditional magic
#vtuber #dndhistory #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dnd4e
Magic Resistance wasn't always advantage on saving throws.
In older editions of D&D, many monsters had a percentage chance to ignore a spell before it ever took effect. That one rule made spellcasting feel completely different in high-level encounters.
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #adnd #dnd5e
In older editions of D&D, many monsters had a percentage chance to ignore a spell before it ever took effect. That one rule made spellcasting feel completely different in high-level encounters.
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #adnd #dnd5e
October 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Magic Resistance wasn't always advantage on saving throws.
In older editions of D&D, many monsters had a percentage chance to ignore a spell before it ever took effect. That one rule made spellcasting feel completely different in high-level encounters.
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #adnd #dnd5e
In older editions of D&D, many monsters had a percentage chance to ignore a spell before it ever took effect. That one rule made spellcasting feel completely different in high-level encounters.
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #adnd #dnd5e
Prowess looks like a tiny +1/+1 bonus, but in Commander it can snowball fast.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegather #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegather #commander #edh
October 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Prowess looks like a tiny +1/+1 bonus, but in Commander it can snowball fast.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegather #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegather #commander #edh
You think you've seen everything from your favorite childhood games... Then someone uncovers official Crash Bandicoot trading cards that most fans never even knew existed.
What's one gaming collectible from your childhood you wish you still had?
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What's one gaming collectible from your childhood you wish you still had?
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October 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
You think you've seen everything from your favorite childhood games... Then someone uncovers official Crash Bandicoot trading cards that most fans never even knew existed.
What's one gaming collectible from your childhood you wish you still had?
#vtuber #crashbandicoot #retrogaming #gaminghistory
What's one gaming collectible from your childhood you wish you still had?
#vtuber #crashbandicoot #retrogaming #gaminghistory
Healing in MMOs has changed more than almost any other role.
What started as keeping a single tank alive evolved into raid-wide healing, shields, and predicting incoming damage before it happens.
Which era of MMO healing do you think was the most fun?
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What started as keeping a single tank alive evolved into raid-wide healing, shields, and predicting incoming damage before it happens.
Which era of MMO healing do you think was the most fun?
#vtuber #mmorpg #mmo #wow #ffxiv
October 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The Doctor Who Commander decks gave Suspend exactly what it was missing.
Instead of waiting around for powerful spells, The Tenth Doctor lets you manipulate time counters, extend Vanishing permanents, and build an entire strategy around planning several turns ahead.
#vtuber #mtg #drwho
Instead of waiting around for powerful spells, The Tenth Doctor lets you manipulate time counters, extend Vanishing permanents, and build an entire strategy around planning several turns ahead.
#vtuber #mtg #drwho
October 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Split Second doesn't make a spell truly uncounterable...But it gets surprisingly close.
While it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate most abilities, making it one of the most feared mechanics in Magic.
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While it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate most abilities, making it one of the most feared mechanics in Magic.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #edh #commander
October 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Split Second doesn't make a spell truly uncounterable...But it gets surprisingly close.
While it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate most abilities, making it one of the most feared mechanics in Magic.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #edh #commander
While it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate most abilities, making it one of the most feared mechanics in Magic.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #edh #commander
One of the strangest rules in D&D 3rd Edition wasn't about combat. It was about multiclassing.
If your class levels got too far apart, you could lose 20% of all the XP you earned. It's another forgotten rule that's hard to imagine in modern D&D.
#vtuber #dnd #dnd3e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
If your class levels got too far apart, you could lose 20% of all the XP you earned. It's another forgotten rule that's hard to imagine in modern D&D.
#vtuber #dnd #dnd3e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
October 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
One of the strangest rules in D&D 3rd Edition wasn't about combat. It was about multiclassing.
If your class levels got too far apart, you could lose 20% of all the XP you earned. It's another forgotten rule that's hard to imagine in modern D&D.
#vtuber #dnd #dnd3e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
If your class levels got too far apart, you could lose 20% of all the XP you earned. It's another forgotten rule that's hard to imagine in modern D&D.
#vtuber #dnd #dnd3e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
The Nintendo DS didn't have one correct way to use the second screen.
Some games used it for maps. Some used it for menus. Others built the entire game around touch controls. That freedom is what made the DS library so creative.
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Some games used it for maps. Some used it for menus. Others built the entire game around touch controls. That freedom is what made the DS library so creative.
#vtuber #nintendods #retrogames #gaminghistory #handheldgaming
October 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The Nintendo DS didn't have one correct way to use the second screen.
Some games used it for maps. Some used it for menus. Others built the entire game around touch controls. That freedom is what made the DS library so creative.
#vtuber #nintendods #retrogames #gaminghistory #handheldgaming
Some games used it for maps. Some used it for menus. Others built the entire game around touch controls. That freedom is what made the DS library so creative.
#vtuber #nintendods #retrogames #gaminghistory #handheldgaming
Everyone had a friend who swore they knew a secret in a video game!
#vtuber #envtuber #gamerumors #retrogaming #pokemon
#vtuber #envtuber #gamerumors #retrogaming #pokemon
October 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Everyone had a friend who swore they knew a secret in a video game!
#vtuber #envtuber #gamerumors #retrogaming #pokemon
#vtuber #envtuber #gamerumors #retrogaming #pokemon
Archenemy Commander pits one player against the entire table, complete with powerful Scheme cards that trigger every turn. It feels less like traditional Commander and more like taking down a raid boss with your friends.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
October 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Archenemy Commander pits one player against the entire table, complete with powerful Scheme cards that trigger every turn. It feels less like traditional Commander and more like taking down a raid boss with your friends.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
Instead of everyone having the same goal, each player gets a hidden role and a secret objective. This variant feels like a mix of Commander and Mafia, where bluffing and politics become just as important as the cards you're playing.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
October 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Instead of everyone having the same goal, each player gets a hidden role and a secret objective. This variant feels like a mix of Commander and Mafia, where bluffing and politics become just as important as the cards you're playing.
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
#vtuber #mtg #magicthegathering #commander #edh
Today, wireless controllers are something we barely think about.
Back in 2002, that wasn't the case.
The Nintendo WaveBird proved that a wireless controller helped pave the way for the controllers we use today.
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Back in 2002, that wasn't the case.
The Nintendo WaveBird proved that a wireless controller helped pave the way for the controllers we use today.
#vtuber #gamecube #nintendo #retrogaming #gaminghistory
October 9, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Today, wireless controllers are something we barely think about.
Back in 2002, that wasn't the case.
The Nintendo WaveBird proved that a wireless controller helped pave the way for the controllers we use today.
#vtuber #gamecube #nintendo #retrogaming #gaminghistory
Back in 2002, that wasn't the case.
The Nintendo WaveBird proved that a wireless controller helped pave the way for the controllers we use today.
#vtuber #gamecube #nintendo #retrogaming #gaminghistory
One of my favorite things about older D&D books was the monster ecology sections.
Instead of only getting a stat block, you'd learn how monsters survived, interacted with other creatures, and fit into the setting. I
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonmaster #worldbuilding #dungeonsanddragons
Instead of only getting a stat block, you'd learn how monsters survived, interacted with other creatures, and fit into the setting. I
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonmaster #worldbuilding #dungeonsanddragons
October 9, 2026 at 1:11 AM
One of my favorite things about older D&D books was the monster ecology sections.
Instead of only getting a stat block, you'd learn how monsters survived, interacted with other creatures, and fit into the setting. I
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonmaster #worldbuilding #dungeonsanddragons
Instead of only getting a stat block, you'd learn how monsters survived, interacted with other creatures, and fit into the setting. I
#vtuber #dnd #dungeonmaster #worldbuilding #dungeonsanddragons