# trickster (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover trickster. Page: Feed: --- ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2026/07/24/i-wanted-to-try-the.html) _2026-07-24 · Jacob Gorban_ I wanted to try the new Sites feature in Codex, so I asked it to make a little info site about 🎸 Jeff Beck’s career. And it somehow came back looking like it had been designed by a music magazine. Very impressed: https://jeff-beck-sound-first.apparent.chatgpt.site/ ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2026/03/17/ive-found-a-textexpander-snippet.html) _2026-03-18 · Jacob Gorban_ I’ve found a TextExpander snippet that I used for support. It mentioned the previous name of our app, Trickster , “Blast”. When we released version 2.0, we renamed it to Trickster. This was in June 2012. So this snippet is about 14 years old now, at least. A Blast from the past, pun intended. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2026/02/10/stairway-to-heaven-solo-check.html) _2026-02-10 · Jacob Gorban_ Stairway to Heaven solo? ✅ Check me rocking out to this classic. youtube.com/shorts/jg… ## [The History of the Way of the Shifting Mask](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/the-history-of-the-way-of-the-shifting-mask/) _2025-08-20 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ The Way of the Shifting Mask is not a religion that was founded—it was discovered, unearthed like a buried riddle, whispered between the lines of history. It is the faith of the unseen, the faith of the Fool who is wiser than kings, of the Joker who reveals truth through laughter, of the Trickster who … Continue reading The History of the Way of the Shifting Mask ## [Mantras of the Masks – The Way of the Shifting Mask](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/mantras-of-the-masks-the-way-of-the-shifting-mask/) _2025-08-17 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ In the Way of the Shifting Mask, followers embrace many roles, shifting between them as needed. Each mask represents a way of being, a truth within fluid identity. Below are the major masks, their mantras, and a brief explanation of their role in the Trickster’s path. 1. The Trickster – The Mask of Change Mantra: … Continue reading Mantras of the Masks – The Way of the Shifting Mask ## [Meditation on Understanding Your Masks](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/14/meditation-on-understanding-your-masks/) _2025-08-14 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ In the Way of the Shifting Mask, we are not bound to a single identity. We shift, adapt, and transform, wearing different masks to meet different moments. Some masks protect, some conceal, and some reveal. This meditation is a journey inward—to recognize, accept, and understand the masks you wear. Step 1: Prepare Your Space Find … Continue reading Meditation on Understanding Your Masks ## [The Role of the Mask in the Way of the Shifting Mask](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/the-role-of-the-mask-in-the-way-of-the-shifting-mask/) _2025-08-11 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ In the Way of the Shifting Mask, the mask is more than a disguise—it is a symbol of transformation, adaptability, and the Trickster’s sacred dance between truth and illusion. It represents the ever-changing nature of identity, the freedom to play with reality, and the deep wisdom hidden beneath mischief. The Mask as a Sacred Tool … Continue reading The Role of the Mask in the Way of the Shifting… ## [Three Trickster Strategies in Shogi](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/three-trickster-strategies-in-shogi/) _2025-08-08 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ Shogi, with its fluid piece-dropping mechanics and shifting battlefield, is a playground for Tricksters. The best Trickster strategies in Shogi rely on deception, misdirection, and reversal, forcing opponents into traps and turning their confidence into downfall. Here are three cunning strategies that a Trickster might use to dominate the board: 1. The Phantom Threat (Illusory … Continue reading… ## [Shogi: The Trickster’s Chess](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/shogi-the-tricksters-chess/) _2025-08-05 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ Shogi, often called Japanese chess, is more than just a strategic battle of wits—it is a game of deception, adaptability, and unexpected reversals, making it a perfect fit for the Way of the Shifting Mask. Unlike Western chess, where lost pieces are removed from play, Shogi allows you to capture an opponent’s piece and redeploy … Continue reading Shogi: The Trickster’s Chess ## [A Sermon on Key Pai Sho: The Sacred Game of the Trickster](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/08/02/a-sermon-on-key-pai-sho-the-sacred-game-of-the-trickster/) _2025-08-02 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ Gather close, my fellow players, my fellow fools, my fellow seekers of hidden truths. For today, we speak of the sacred game, the board upon which we shape the world, the dance of tiles and deception, of insight and improvisation—Key Pai Sho. I. The Board is the World, and We Are the Players Look upon … Continue reading A Sermon on Key Pai Sho: The Sacred Game of the Trickster ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kphS77xUNP5z) _2025-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [The Way of the Shifting Mask and Education: Learning as a Trickster’s Game](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/the-way-of-the-shifting-mask-and-education-learning-as-a-tricksters-game/) _2025-07-30 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ Education is often seen as a rigid system—a structured pathway of knowledge leading to predictable outcomes. But for those who walk the Way of the Shifting Mask, learning is anything but rigid. It is a game, a performance, a series of illusions meant to be questioned, reshaped, and, when necessary, subverted. A Trickster does not … Continue reading The Way of the Shifting Mask and Education:… ## [The Way of the Shifting Mask and Science: A Trickster’s Inquiry](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/the-way-of-the-shifting-mask-and-science-a-tricksters-inquiry/) _2025-07-27 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ Science, like Trickster wisdom, is never static. A core belief of the Trickster is that truth is always shifting—what is understood today may be overturned tomorrow. This aligns with the scientific process, where theories evolve, are tested, and sometimes dismantled in favor of new explanations. Just as the best Trickster stories involve playing with expectations, … Continue reading The Way of the… ## [Old Gods of Appalachia and the Way of the Shifting Mask](https://thetrickdivine.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/old-gods-of-appalachia-and-the-way-of-the-shifting-mask/) _2025-07-24 · rigsurfer · an Cleas Aisteach_ “This is not an Old Time Radio Show. This is not a retelling of the past. This is a horror anthology podcast rooted in the Old Gods, in the dark corners of the Appalachian Mountains, in stories whispered by firelight. This is Old Gods of Appalachia.” To a Trickster, these words are not just an … Continue reading Old Gods of Appalachia and the Way of the Shifting Mask ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/07/16/our-apps-trickster-and-eter.html) _2025-07-16 · Jacob Gorban_ Our apps Trickster and Eter Radio are 50% off today in the (Mac) App Store as part of Indie App Sales , along with many other great indie apps. Don’t miss. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/07/09/121205.html) _2025-07-09 · Jacob Gorban_ ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/07/03/did-wordle-times-not-counting.html) _2025-07-04 · Jacob Gorban_ Did Wordle 1000 times (not counting various quordles/octordles and such). ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/05/22/caught-a-few-shots-of.html) _2025-05-23 · Jacob Gorban_ Caught a few shots of this blue jay who’s been visiting our backyard the last few days ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/05/05/brett-terpstra-gives-away-copies.html) _2025-05-05 · Jacob Gorban_ Brett Terpstra gives away 3 copies of our Mac app Trickster on his website. Check out brettterpstra.com/2025/05/0… for details. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/04/30/if-you-experience-any-trouble.html) _2025-04-30 · Jacob Gorban_ If you experience any trouble with our app, please reach out to our support and we will promptly reply with a commiserate 🤷🏻‍♂️. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2025/04/28/at-my-first-concert-of.html) _2025-04-29 · Jacob Gorban_ At my first concert of the season. Leprous (with Wheel opening). In 2023, I performed on this stage. ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UKXFaZINuHYK) _2025-04-29 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [A look back at my musical projects in 2024](https://gorban.org/2025/01/01/a-look-back-at-my.html) _2025-01-02 · Jacob Gorban_ I released two songs this year: - “You Make Me Smile” (January): Musically, this might be my best work yet. I’m particularly proud of the harmonies and melodies I’ve written for it. Huge thanks to Jon Bakke for his incredible vocal performance that took the song to another level. - “Spares” (July): This song had been in the works for a couple of years as I struggled with the vocals. Luckily,… ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/12/01/if-i-posted.html) _2024-12-02 · Jacob Gorban_ If I posted a thread on X about X, did I go Meta? ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/12/01/november-rain-first.html) _2024-12-01 · Jacob Gorban_ “November Rain” first guitar solo: These solos are like string bending masterclass. I’m trying to get the nuances of the solos and the sound as much as possible. It’s not perfect, but it’s close enough. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/09/26/music-trivia-this.html) _2024-09-26 · Jacob Gorban_ 👨‍🎤 Music Trivia: this is the inner sleeve for a vinyl record. Anybody knows which record this is? ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/09/24/so-will-i.html) _2024-09-24 · Jacob Gorban_ So, will I be able to ask the new ChatGPT voice mode to speak with a spam/scam call on my phone and stall them as long as possible? Asking for a friend. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/09/06/finally-ios-support.html) _2024-09-06 · Jacob Gorban_ Finally iOS 17 support Facebook!? You’re either a year too late or confused. ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/09/06/eter-our-internet.html) _2024-09-06 · Jacob Gorban_ Eter (our internet radio player app for Apple devices) now supports sharing radio stations. A surprise awaits those who come to the share page without Eter installed on their iPhone. Try it: eter.apparentsoft.com/stations/… ## [(untitled)](https://gorban.org/2024/09/05/david-gilmours-new.html) _2024-09-06 · Jacob Gorban_ David Gilmour’s new album is out now.