We have silent auctions ending soon.

First this beautiful 3d printed chess set made by my shift mate Adzy. Who is in no way influencing me to write these nice things. I promise (Send help).

You can find more details here.

Next we have a Nier: Cross Stitch Sampler.

This 21 inch by 25 inch custom designed modern cross stitch features 30 different motifs from Nier: Automata.

For more details go here.

These auctions close at 6:00 PM PST. Hurry.

Get your own set of Desert Bus themed scout squad for Games Workshop Kill Team. This custom painted set comes with a hard case and foam insert. In the grim brightness of the 19th Desert Bus, there is only hope!

For more information go here.

To enter to win donate $10.26 or any multiples of before 5:45 PM PST.

Donate here.

Tap, Tap, All In. These hand made basic lands resemble card suits and are made from sanded down magic cards. Each was rolled in white ink and had designs in black ink.

For more details go here.

To win donate $5.46 or any multiple there of before 3:45 PM PST

To donate go here.

Do you like cozy bags? Of course you do. In fact you want to win this Stardew Valley themed cozy bag. Donate $5.32 or multiples there of before 1:45 PM PST.

To find more details about this bag go here.

To donate go here.

Its art challenge time. Today we would like you to make your best Alpha Flight doughnut or other baked good. Any medium including baked goods will be accepted. All art and/or baked goods must be original. AI submissions will not be considered. All submissions must be PNG or JPEG. Please also include your preferred name and pronoun.

Winner will receive a loot box full of prior Desert Bus Merch. For more details go here.

Send all submissions to Contest@Desertbus.org with the subject line Alpha Food. You have until 4:00 PM PST.

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Welcome to Alpha Flight.

As always, we had a real normal one here on Dawnguard.

Things didn't so much get weird as start weird and never stop, as Ashley called out at 6:04am. 4 minutes! We got 4 minutes in!

We learned about maccha from Jared of Jagasilk! (Where you can get a 10% discount on all maccha purchases during the run by using the code desertbus2025, just sayin'.)

But then, being us, we of course had to play coffee pong with the maccha. Loser has to drink maccha? Well in that case, let's fight to lose fastest!

We took on the Hide-n-Seek challenge. Liz can't believe she got found so quickly!

And "Mommy" Ashton invaded engineering. He's incorrigible!

Maybe that's why engineering staged a rebellion and walked off set? Team, we're sorry! We love you and we owe you everything!

They seemed amenable to bacon-based bribery... despite some troubles with delivery.

And we're pretty sure not even the people involved really know what this all about.

Or this.

But we know there will be consequences, and we're ready to face them... tomorrow. For now, we rest. Game on, Alpha Flight!

This triangle-shaped Dragon Tail Shawl will declare to the world "I love dragons and I want everyone to know it!" Which they should know, because dragons are rad and so is this shawl.

Make this bold statement be yours by donating $6.33 (or multiples thereof) before 11:30am PT!

What's your auction strategy? Do you come in high at the start in the hopes of driving off all other competitors? Maybe inch it up one bid at the time and wear away your opponents' will? Or perhaps you're one of the infamous snipers, waiting and watching only to spike the bid with a decisive final drop?

Whatever your method, the items in this silent auction demand your most thought-through approach. You have 8 hours (ending at 6pm PT) to secure your prize!

Custom Chess Set: Neo-Classical Vs Retro-Future

This 3D-Printed chess set has been set with felt and made with tournament size pieces, so you could take it to your next chess tournament and let 'em all know that you are the coolest chess player in the room.

Nier: Cross Stitch Sampler

This absolutely can continue! Inspired by NieR: Automata, this cross-stitch brings your favorite memories of experiencing existential dread at the hands of a video game right into your home.

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all... but don't let this piece get away from you! We are running a LIVE AUCTION for the Run Away Together Cross Stitch starting right now on Twitch!

Log on, make sure your donor account is linked, and get bidding in the chat!

Update: Going, going, GONE to KeenKrill for $7,878.78! Congratulations on your new frog and otter friends!