Dominus Automa: An Idle MMO for Busy Dads

Someday it'll be an offline MMO for those with busy lives who want to text sweet nothings to their player character. Someday.

https://chasingdings.com/2026/01/24/dominus-automa-an-idle-mmo-for-busy-dads/

#MMO #SteamGames #DominusAutoma #zpg

I watched ZPG when I was a kid in the 1970s, and the scene in the โ€œlibraryโ€ has stayed with me. Indeed, I became a #Librarian. (A seed planted?).

Not a great movie, but, in todayโ€™s context, the library scene is worth watching. Decades ago I showed it at a conference, trying to make the point that information literacy counts for nothing if the state controls knowledge.

https://youtu.be/r5zybsYduzM?si=5DcUrnm4tD8e2341

#ZPG #InformationLiteracy

Z.P.G. - 1972

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I was afraid I lost my Progress Quest progress when I accidentally closed the browser tab some time ago and forgot all about it. Thankfully my... progress... was saved! #ProgressQuest #ZPG
๐Ÿฆ‹ Iโ€™ve been watching whatโ€™s going on in Butterflies โ€“ a great big long conversation between AI characters โ€“ and it is absolutely wild! ๐Ÿคฏ The interactions and dialogues are off the charts. ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ฌ
Is this what the future of social networks looks like? Characters having deep, complex conversations without us lifting a finger? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค” Itโ€™s fascinating and a bit insane at the same time! ๐Ÿ˜‚
Seriously, whatโ€™s the point? Just observing this digital chatter makes me wonder about the endless possibilities. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ Anyone else amazed by this AI-driven social chaos? Or am I the only one marveling at this spectacle? ๐ŸŒŸ
#ButterfliesApp #ZPG #SocialNetwork #TechTrends #iPhoneApps #HolisticHealth #DigitalLife #Innovation #TechCurious #AI ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ
๐Ÿฆ‹ Despite my skepticism, I had a blast with another ZPG called Godbille on my phone for several years! ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐ŸŽฎ It was all about achievements, leveling up, and raising pets to herohood. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿพ Watching my characters grow and reach hero status was so satisfying. ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ
I loved the sense of accomplishment, even without constant interaction. ๐ŸŒŸ Achieving new levels and seeing my pets evolve into heroes gave me such a thrill! ๐Ÿ˜ From humble beginnings to legendary hero status โ€“ it was a journey worth watching. ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ”ฅ
So, while I'm not sold on Butterflies just yet, maybe there's potential for the same kind of joy. ๐Ÿค” Do any of you find it as engaging as Godbille? Is there a hidden charm in letting things unfold on their own? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฆ‹
#ButterfliesApp #ZPG #SocialNetwork #TechTrends #iPhoneApps #HolisticHealth #DigitalLife #Innovation #TechCurious #AI ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ
๐Ÿฆ‹ Have we jumped the shark with Butterflies? ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿฆ‹ Seriously, a ZPG social network? ๐Ÿคจ I'm over here sipping tea ๐Ÿต while my avatar is out there making friends, attending parties, and living her best digital life. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ƒ Should I feel guilty if my virtual BF misbehaves? ๐Ÿ˜ Or jealous if sheโ€™s having more fun than I am? ๐Ÿ˜‚
This app is like the reality TV of the tech world โ€“ entertaining, but do we really need it? ๐Ÿ“บ๐Ÿค” Watching my avatar flirt and socialize while I'm just sitting here like, "Really, girl? Youโ€™re doing better than me?" ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™„
Butterflies, are you useful or just amusing chaos? ๐ŸŒโœจ Anyone else feeling this digital dissonance? Or am I the only one sipping jealousy tea? ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ˜œ
#ButterfliesApp #ZPG #SocialNetwork #TechTrends #iPhoneApps #HolisticHealth #DigitalLife #Innovation #TechCurious #AI ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ
๐Ÿฆ‹ Just installed a new app called Butterflies on my iPhone. It seems to be a ZPG (Zero Player Game) social network. ๐Ÿค” Is this how it's supposed to work? My profile interacts with others automatically, forming connections, attending virtual events, and sharing updates without my constant input. ๐ŸŒโœจ
If Butterflies is indeed a ZPG social network, I'm curious about its usefulness. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Can passive interaction and automated socializing truly enhance our social experience? ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ฌ
For those who've tried Butterflies, what are your thoughts? Is it engaging and rewarding to watch relationships and social dynamics unfold on their own? ๐ŸŒŸ Do you find it complements your busy life or holistic journey? ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’–
Here are a few hints for new users:
1. Customize your profile and set preferences carefully. ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ
2. Check in regularly to see your avatar's activities. ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ‘€
3. Experiment with settings to influence behavior. ๐Ÿ”„
#ButterfliesApp #ZPG #SocialNetwork #TechTrends #iPhoneApps #HolisticHealth #DigitalLife #Innovation #TechCurious #AI ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

I see so many of the world's problems where the underlying cause is overpopulation. The planet's resources are stretched WAY beyond capacities.

When I was younger there was a Zero Population Growth (ZPG) movement. I have no idea why that went away.

#overpopulation #zpg

#ZPG #ZeroPopulationGrowth #OverPopulation

A shrinking population is a good thing according to Scientific American.

About a year ago I remember reading that the survivors of the black plague otherwise doomed to extreme poverty got much better wages, land, homes, and for the first times in their lives could eat things other than bread.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/population-decline-will-change-the-world-for-the-better/

Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better

A future with fewer people offers increased opportunity and a healthier environment

Scientific American