One of the most important things we've learned over years of doing Desert Bus is the importance of staying fed. Friends don't let friends drive the bus hangry! And that, friends, is why we're giving you the chance to bid on these food-themed silent auctions to keep yourselves safe from the hangering.
You have until 6pm PT to shoot your shot at both of these items! Remember, DB now uses Vickrey-style auctions: put the highest you're willing to pay and the bid will automatically increase until someone else passes your limit.
Desert Bus Shift Kitchen Towel Set
This set of shift-themed kitchen towels will remind you of all your favorite DB-themed food shenanigans, from waffle Sundays to afternoon tea parties, and let you re-create them in your very own home. Hopefully with less mess, but if you do make a mess, you'll have these towels to clean up after yourself!
Tomato Hat Variety Pack
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the palicos (IYKYK) that bring your take-home order in frozen regions keep their little ears warm with these darling tomato hats. You can steal their fit and keep your own little ears warm at the same time!
Pikachus, we choose you! Each of these amigurumi Pikachus shares a color theme with one of our Desert Bus shifts, making them perfect companions to cuddle up with and watch the stream. Hey, do you think any of them know (web)Surf?
This line-up of Desert Bus themed cuties could be yours to cuddle if you donate $5.55 (or multiples thereof) before 10:00am PT!
Whether you dwell on the shores of the Lake of Many Tears or study astrophysics in New Lizzington, we are all united by one belief: Liz, Laugh, Love. And we are brought together in community by the love of dancing to "My Heart & My Head" by Ava Max, our national bop. These are the guiding principles under which Her Mighty Krakeness, Liz, rules our wonderful country of Lizonia.
Our nation lacks for nothing... well, our nation lacks for one thing. Specifically, we do not have a Coat of Arms that celebrates our beautiful country and benevolent (except to her vanquished enemies in the haunted lake) leader. Fair citizens, can you design one for us? We will verily reward you with your name upon this website and a box full of mystery goodies!
Send an email with your submission and the subject line "Coat of Arms" to contest@desertbus.org before 11:00am PT to enter! Please include your name (with pronunciation guide) and pronouns. JPGs, PNGs, and GIFs are accepted, but no AI Art allowed! Her Krakeness demands the sweat, blood, and creative efforts of her people and does not permit trained robots to supplant them.
Take your TTRPG play to the next level with this set of turned wooden accessories, including a pencil and pen that you can use to scribble notes and pass them under the table while your GM isn't looking.
Donate $6.19 (or multiples thereof) before 7:15am for a chance to win!
We’d like to thank one of our returning sponsors, Pegasus Games!
There’s something magic about your local games store. You can get to know the people behind the counter, you can build community with the other regulars, and of course, get recommendations on games to add to your collection! Pegasus Games donated a wonderful instant board game collection to give you that feeling no matter where you are in the world. Thank you to Pegasus Games for being one of Desert Bus’ local game store, and one of our beloved sponsors!
That's so much money for Child's Play!!!!
Thank you all for watching and working with us to help make the world a brighter and more hopeful place. Let's keep on shining together!
Tonight's giveaways include a bountiful bundle of games, generously donated by Steve Jackson Games!
You may know Steve Jackson Games for such classics as Munchkin and GURPS, and since 1980 they've published so many games, books, and magazines that they've had to make an entire infographic about it. We are beyond grateful to have their support this year. Thank you, Steve Jackson Games!
Here at Desert Bus for Hope, every night is all right for fighting.
Fortunately, all of the physical combat thus far on Night Watch has consisted of The Night Watch Beyblade Rip-Off International!
Here's where the brackets stand currently:
Tonight's meetings:
- Andrew (Stag Antler) vs. Dan (Wolf Antler)
- Brett (Wizard Todd) vs. Adzy (Wand Wizard // "JunkRabbit")
- Logan (Wriggle Kraken) vs. Peej (Steel Samurai)
- Matt (Soar Phoenix) vs. Jordynne (Sterling Wolf // "Losing Dogs")
- Jordynne (Sting Unicorn) vs. Ben (Buster Dran)
- Max (Keel Shark) vs. Jesse (Wand Wizard)
The action is set to begin at around 7:30 pm PST. THREE TWO ONE GO SHOOT!
Home decor trends are always evolving, but some things never go out of style.
We've got a real beauty for tonight's live auction: a faux stained-glass window representing the four Desert Bus shifts and the vaunted Bus itself. It lights up from within (just like you!) and includes coloured LED lighting so you can choose your own vibes. It's a collaborative piece by woodworker/designer duo William Stroup and Adam Kelly, and it's gorgeous.
Live Auctions are run in our Twitch channel chat over at twitch.tv/desertbus. In order to participate in Live Auctions, you'll need to sign up for a Donor Account, then link it to your Twitch account. You can do so from the Donor Account page here on desertbus.org. If you're bidding, watch the chat for updates, as the stream may be on a delay!
This particular bout of fundraising action starts at 7:00 pm PST. Good luck to all of our participants!
Sold! Amount raised: $12,345.67