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Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 25, “Returning Favors”

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Cheryl

MMFEC retrieves Cromwell, but loses Elsie in the process. Ma1nfram3 turns frustration into triumph in the Matrix – and also goes on a date? We rejoin the team in the midst of an attempt to retrieve their kidnapped troll teammate Cromwell from

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HyperRPG corpsins, shadowrun, twitch

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 24, “MMFE to the Rescue”

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Cheryl

MMFEC goes to the mall to discover Cromwell’s whereabouts, and finds themselves winging a high-speed train heist with no time for planning and life-or-death stakes. Watch all episodes of “Shadowrun: Corporate SINs” on our YouTube playlist; Ep 24 is embedded at the

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Acting, HyperRPG, Seattle corpsins, performances, shadowrun, twitch

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 23, “We’re On A Boat”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Cheryl

Per Wuxing’s request, MMFEC has positioned themselves atop the Empress, a container ship bearing Wuxing goods and with a proverbial target on its bow. They face a fierce battle against violent Yakuza to defend the merchandise and the ship, but it turns

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Acting, HyperRPG, Seattle corpsins, shadowrun, twitch

Pokémon Go: The De-Gamification

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Cheryl

I am a lifelong Pokémon fan (Pikachu was my ringbearer) that desperately wants Pokémon GO to survive and thrive. I think the game has tremendous, disruptive potential for the long term (you can read my initial writeup on Forbes.com.) But I’m also

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Games, Technology

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 22, “Gangs and Ships”

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Cheryl

In Episode 22, MMFEC gets the data Wuxing wanted – but at a steep price for Elsie and Cromwell. The team goes deeper on their Wuxing mission, but will it be their last as a team? Catch all episodes of “Shadowrun: Corporate

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HyperRPG corpsins, improv, shadowrun, twitch

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 21, “Back to School”

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Cheryl

In Episode 21, Ma1n decides to stay with MMFEC at Fang’s behest (for now), and the team pursues a split mission: with Elsie undercover in an environment only she can decipher; and the rest of the team on a stealth run to

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Acting, HyperRPG, Seattle corpsins, improv, shadowrun, twitch

Breaking Up With Alexa: A Career Announcement

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Cheryl

My ability to acquire an augmented reality Pikachu is not the only reason July 2016 is a momentous month for me. Today marks my final day in just under 2 years at Amazon. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to work

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Biography, Design, Seattle, Technology, Work amazon, career, interaction design, Microsoft

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 20, Follow The Money

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Cheryl

Episode 20 was full of DRAMA and some unexpectedly relevant conversations about race relations in the 6th world. It also showed the full range of MMFEC’s abilities; from failure to possible triumph. And their considerable talent at inter-team strife. Read on for

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HyperRPG corpsins, improv, shadowrun, twitch

Shadowrun #CorpSINs: Episode 19, Hunting the Hunters

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Cheryl

MMFEC apparently believes the best way to repay the Draco Foundation’s confidence in them is to fail spectacularly! This was a fairly Ma1nfram3-light episode due to Cromwell’s fairly inept shadowrunner chaos, so a shorter recap than normal. We rejoin the runners as they

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Acting, HyperRPG, Seattle corpsins, improv, shadowrun, twitch

Laugh, Cry, Sigh: The Journal (2016)

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Cheryl

Laugh, cry and sigh with us! My next show runs this month – the return of Seattle Experimental Theater’s “The Journal”, July 14 – 23 at the Ballard Underground in Seattle. Advance tickets available for $18 at Brown Paper Tickets ($20 at the

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Acting, Seattle improv, performances, pop culture
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