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Alpha Flight Turned Down
November 16, 2025 at 06:00 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

We exercised

We had coffee

We did challenges.

Welcomed Meghan to the shift

Said hi to our furry family

More challenges

And had our Beer O'Clock

Silent Auction: Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Cape and Tri Plush
November 16, 2025 at 06:00 PM PST
Posted by Juliana Cooper

Are you all ready to save your kingdom from horrors unimaginable, but lacking the appropriate drip?

We got you.

Photo of a person standing on a grassy lawn wearing a full-length, hooded, blue crocheted cloak and holding a crocheted yellow and green star-shaped plush (Tri).

Tonight's silent auction is a gorgeous duo of cape and friend, both lovingly crocheted by LunaLurkz. The bidding will be open from 6 pm to 2 am PST.

(Like last year, we'll be using the Vickrey Auction system to run all of our silent auctions; check out our information post from last year to learn how that works.)


Sold! Amount raised: $3,005.00

Silent Auction Update
November 16, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

We have silent auctions ending at 6:00 PM PST

First we have DataBus Quilt mk. 2.

A large quilt made up of squares. The top left most square is the shift logos. The bottom right is the Desert Bus logo pixelated. The remaining squares begin as solid yellow and the remaining squares slowly turn red then purple finally ending with a square bordered in purple slowly fading to yellow.

This handmade 13x13 quilt is up for silent auction. Made of cotton and a batting consisting of a bamboo rayon-cotton blend, this handcrafted quilt can be yours. For more details go here.

Next we have Loot Needle-Felted Art Doll.

The character loot from magic the gathering. He is a fox like creature that is orange wearing a teal scarf.

Loot is back, in felt form. This lovable creation was handmade with colored cotton. It stands 13 inches tall. To find out more details go here.

Giveaway: LRR Prize Pack #2
November 16, 2025 at 04:37 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

Graciously donated by LRR we have a fun assortment of magic stuff. To enter donate $9.99 or any multiple thereof. Hurry you have until 5:45PM PST

F0r more information check here.

To donate go here.

Giveaway: Wyrmgear Ascendant
November 16, 2025 at 03:16 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu
Picture of a dragon. The dragon is blue, green, and gold. There is a small bottle of paint to the left of the picture. The paint is roughly half the height of the dragon.

Is your game board lacking a large dragon. The answer is yes. To get your hands on this beautiful hand painted award winning figure, just donate $8.51 or multiples thereof. Hurry this giveaway ends at 4:25 PM PST.

For more information go here.

Sponsor shoutout: Dracogen
November 16, 2025 at 03:00 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

We would like to thank Dracogen for their sponsorship of the DBloons and their overall longtime support.  Dracogen studios is home to a team of talented and passionate professionals from across the digital entertainment industry and around the world.  Their current project is a game called Cosmic Crowbar.

Thank you Dracogen for your continued support.  You can find more information about them here. 

Giveaway/Sponsor Shoutout: Legacy Books Press
November 16, 2025 at 02:08 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

We want to thank returning prize sponsor and returning donor Legacy Books Press for their prize donation, the military history book bundle.  Founded in 2007 by Robert B marks, Legacy Books Press focuses on exploring lesser known or misunderstood corners of history.  Since their founding they have published over 40 books and are now branching out into translations and fiction.  

To enter donate $8.17 or multiples there of before 3:00 PM PST.  You can donate here.

You can find more information about Legacy Books Press here.

Giveaway/ Sponsor Shoutout: Crow's Nest Comics
November 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

We want to thank returning prize sponsor Crow’s Nest Comics for their prize donation, a comic and zine collection.  Crow’s Nest Comics is a queer, trans, woman of color owned small business in the Central district of Seattle.  They cater to all ages and experience levels and specialize in indie and local publishers with a focus on BIOPIC and LGBTQIA+ creators.  At their cozy, welcoming, and inclusive store you’ll find graphic novels, zines, geeky fashion, nerdy jewelry games, gifts, and much more.  

This giveaway contains several comics and zines. For more information on the prize go here.

To enter donate $6.25 or multiples there of before 1:45.  You can donate here.

You can find more information about Crow’s Nest Comics here.

TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!!!!! ALPHA FLIGHT
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM PST
Posted by Dan Wu

ITS ALPHA FLIGHT DAY 2!!!!!!!!!!!

DJ Snake, Lil Jon - Turn Down for What (Official Video)

We're going to be super chill this stream and do nothing exciting.

Come and stay awhile won't you.

Art Challenge: Dawn Good News Logo!
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM PST
Posted by Soraya

We've loved sharing little tidbits of happy daily news, and we love our catchy jingle, so we needed to make it complete with the help of a new logo! Many thanks to everyone who sent us an entry. We picked one favorite out of a field of darling options, and the winner is...

Winner: Andrew (he/him)

Runner-Up: Ashley (she/her)

Runner-Up: Trevor

Runner-Up: Hieroglyphica (she/they)

Runner-Up: Casey (he/him)