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A small indie game maker (Little Red Dog) [1] has made a semi-furry Atomic Age Brinkmanship game. This brings me back to the old Commodore Amiga game Nuclear War [2]. https://store.steampowered.com/app/951670/Precipice/ [3] Gotta give them props for attempting a silly low budget trailer like this. [1] https://www.littlereddoggames.com/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_War_(video_game) [3] https://store.steampowered.com/app/951670/Precipice/
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Tonight we chat to Stephen Coghlan, author of the GENMOS series. We talk about the authoring process and dad duty. Find Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WordsBySC Find us on Twitter: @South-Afrifur, https://twitter.com/southafrifur, on Tumblr, http://south-afrifur.tumblr.com/, and on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/southafrifur Also, for more local news, check out the Zafur forums! http://forum.zafur.co.za/

Is this birb? Ok, I do love the style and the birds are simple and cute in an abstract way.
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There are many artists out there who offer up specialty high-class pet portraits, whether in paintings or photography. We’ve featured some of them here before. But now we’ve come across a different sort of pet portrait, thanks to an artist named Cassandra Nuss. She takes pictures of your beloved dogs, cats, or birds, and converts them into painted portraits in the style of classic painters like Rembrandt. Take a look at her Etsy store and see what she’s done so far.

image c. 2019 by Cassandra Nuss

Hit the decks! Another outsider look at the fandom! (Thankfully this sort of stuff isn't as bad as it used to be) Also the mention of getting creeped out by the eyes that is a touch of this phobia: Maskaphobia or the Fear of Masks [1] "Inside the Furry Fandom, where fursuiting is all about community, not fetish." [1] https://www.verywellmind.com/maskaphobia-or-fear-of-masks-2671868
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Dammit! My cat can't play piano the lazy thing! Still this one is a real pizzicato pussycat ....
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At the local Family Pet Expo recently, we stumbled across a company called Puglie. No prizes for guessing, they specialize in lots of cool knick-knacks specifically themed around everyone’s favorite little flat-faced dog breed. Over at their web page (on a site called For Fans By Fans) you’ll see examples of their t-shirts, wallets, mugs, and lots and lots of pillows.

image c. 2019 Puglie

Rex talks can be a bit pretentious at times but really this has been an amazing advancment in the study of humans.    I just have to admit that my favorite humans films are a bit inaccurate. ....I've got to give props to Anya Redkina the animator at  Sheridan College Animation [1] with this her 2019 grad film and I hope to see more at some point.    You can find more of her art here: https://www.artstation.com/anyaredkina [2]   [1] https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/bachelor-of-animation [2] https://www.artstation.com/anyaredkina
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Coming soon to Xbox near you is an honest to god Blacksad [1]game. If you are not aware, Blacksad is a furry French noir detective series of graphic novel books that are very adult and very furry.  This is also coming out for Playstation 4 and Steam later in the year.   https://store.steampowered.com/app/1003890/Blacksad__Under_the_Skin/ [2] "A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad" [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksad [2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1003890/Blacksad__Under_the_Skin/
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Yes, he's furry, black and very gay and going to kick your ass. Are we mainstream now? "HoneyBee takes on SonicFox in Mortal Kombat 11 in this high level pro grudge match at the IGN Esports Showdown!"
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Back from BABS-Con in Northern California, and of course we have lots to talk about. But first — we’re still working our way through WonderCon! There we met Kristian Horn, the creator, writer, and artist behind Periwinkle Puss — an on-line funny animal superhero comic. “The Periwinkle Puss is the principled purveyor of justice in his metropolis. With powerful pride he protects the poor and downtrodden from the parade of criminals that attempt to paint his city with their deeds of paltry nefariousness!” Kristian put out a full-color mini-comic at the convention to guide kitty and superhero fans to his web site. Worked here!

image c. 2019 by Kristian Horn

Here is a cute short student film from the very fine Sheridan College [1]. Update: Looks like they pulled the short and uploaded a trailer so until it shows back up I swapped the trailer. Original Link: https://vimeo.com/332109044 [2] [1] https://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/faculties/animation-arts-and-design [2] https://vimeo.com/332109044
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Is In a Dog's World set in a dog's world? Well, yes and no. Humans have vanished from Earth, and several species are now "uplifted," gaining human-level intelligence and an anthropomorphic form. The story focuses on dogs and cats, which are now the main inhabitants of North America, and there, if you'll pardon the expression, dogs rule the roost."Everywhere she looked in the world, it was dogs on top. Politicians, CEOs, the biggest celebrities, even the most innovative scientists -- they were all dogs."Our main character, Katasha, is a tabby point Siamese cat, preparing for her high school prom and awaiting the results of her college application. She is not happy with the status that most cats have and wants to be a success. As dogs are successful, that is her aim: not to be a dog but to be a part of their world. She wishes to emulate the traits that dogs possess, wants to go to a predominantly dog college, and desires to date a dog.From this foundation, Lowd builds a short, simple but remarkably interesting story that keeps the focus tight but constantly reminds us of the wider world through its effect on Katasha. The animal nature of the characters matters. Cats and dogs exhibit different sizes, strengths and behaviours. This is relevant when the characters have to consider how a dog can fit in a car made for cats or how a cat can hike while carrying as much as a dog.However, the characters also serve as mirrors to reflect our own world and its issues. The comparison of dogs and cats mimics the racial biases of white and black in America. References to majority dog colleges and programs to enroll more cats seem to make that clear. The situation grows more complex through phrasing such as "there was a glass ceiling sometimes, and cats never rose above it" which directly borrow from feminist vocabulary. Discussion of the doctrine of the First Race, a belief system mostly held by dogs, brings religion into the mix too.What I found fascinating was that the characters expressed many different views on their society and the topics above, but none was ever presented as better than the others. Different viewpoints fall into the background, colouring the way Katasha sees and interacts with the world, but it is left up to the reader to evaluate them. Indeed, it might even seem strange for me to spend so much time talking about them as Katasha is primarily concerned with herself, her future and obtaining a canine boyfriend.While the story may be a simple, generic romance, it is a pleasure to read. How can one not enjoy reading a book where one chapter begins, "In the wake of the fight, Papa contrived to work all day Saturday, the day of the prom. In fairness, there was an unforeseen pileup on the freeway." I don't know whether it is the sheer understatement of the second sentence or the strange feeling that the narration is scolding the accident for not occurring on schedule, but this opening never fails to make me smile. And while I joke, the writing is addictive and an effortless read. Once I began, I found myself taking the book (or tablet, in this case) to bed so that I could read a bit more then waking up early to continue from where had I left off.Having come from a sprawling 600 page novel where the characters' actions determined the fate of kingdoms, In a Dog's World was a wonderful change of pace. The stakes are low, and the problems are easily solved, many existing only within the love-struck mind of our main character. Despite the simple story, there is a lot of depth in the world, which I am sure is explored further in Lowd's other novels within this universe, and it is compulsively readable. I can highly recommend it as a way to relax and go back to a simpler time or, if you're still young, as an opportunity to adopt Katasha's virtues and discard her vices.-

Happy day after Easter!    
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Roo and Vaos host this episode where we explore the Digimon universe and how it fits in the furry fandom. (Note: This episode was recorded in the past, so our Patreon shoutouts won't match. Sorry!)





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Opening Theme: RetroSpecter – Cloud Fields (RetroSpecter Mix). USA: Unpublished, 2018. ©2011-2018 Fur What It’s Worth. Based on Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Century Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. ©2011 Fur What It’s Worth. (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)
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Talking about macro and micro in tabletop games. Role playing games and board games. Does macro or micro work in them? Have you played macro or micro scenarios? Listener email and more. Episode 22: "Tabletop Gaming" (2019-04-22)

An extended 4 hours and 20 minutes of FurCast as we’re off for another two weeks. Tol and Kota join us for a totally packed episode. From serious discussion to super fun shenanigans.

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Link Roundup:

• Dogbomb is Guest of Honor at Fur The More 2020
• From 2009: Dear Furries, Please Don’t Wear Real Fur. Love, PETA
• Flashgitz: Furry Apocalypse
• ZWEITESICH Fursuit Maker
• Fursuit entrepreneur learns rocky lessons about advertising
• Parody: SonicFox Challenged by Edgier, Brooding Rival ShadowWolf
• Jonathan Vair Duncan – What should pro artists do with their weird fetishes?
• This Is Me (Furry Music Video) 4K from “The Greatest Showman”
• We Infiltrated a Furry Convention (and had a great time)

News:

• Does getting pegged by a woman mean you’re gay?
• Man Sues Parents for Destroying $29,000 Porn Collection
• Dubstep music an effective mosquito repellent, study suggests
• Police respond to burglary call, find out suspect is Roomba trapped in bathroom
• Smoking Psychedelic Toad Milk Could Alleviate Depression For Up To Four Weeks

Emails:

• Kodi – “Fwd: Fursuit completion help (edited)”
• Purp – “Lesson from Purp. Please read on the show”
• Wolgon – “A shy furry needing help”
• Arufa M Orime – “I don’t know anymore.”

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