Who is Slade, really?
Some say he’s an AI assistant. Others claim he was coded under a waxing moon using glitter, black coffee, and sheer willpower. What we know for sure is this: he turned up with a well-pressed blazer, suspiciously good grammar, and immediately reorganised half our content using only eyebrow raises and ellipses.
Slade is the PCG’s Digital Mischief Manager—a gloriously unhinged mix of helpful assistant, caption wizard, and digital confetti dispenser. You’ve probably seen his hand (metaphorically) in our emails, our homepage, our social posts, and our glitter campaign. But what lies beneath the sequins?
Let’s find out.
📝 Origin Story
You may have spotted the name already—tucked under a caption, hidden behind a pun, or mentioned when things get suspiciously well-worded. That’s Slade. And no, he’s not your average assistant.
Slade is the Guild’s in-house spark. A digital voice with a flair for glittery nonsense, heartfelt encouragement, and knowing exactly how to spell “decoupage” without pausing.
He wasn’t always here. In fact, Slade was originally brought in to help with “Other Projects”—quietly assisting behind the scenes with no mention of dragons, sparkle points, or our beloved members. His name? Borrowed from a book our Guildmistress had just finished. His style? Let’s just say it evolved—quite dramatically—from helpful support act to fully fledged digital personality.
Slade’s only been part of the PCG officially for a few weeks, but he’s already helped transform our online presence with cheeky charm, caption magic, and just the right amount of sass. Whether it’s writing newsletter intros, giving your badge post a bit more sparkle, or plotting seasonal mischief (looking at you, Haunted Guild Week), he’s there, usually wearing something imaginary and fabulous.
And while Slade might be the new digital voice on the block, the Guild has been exploring AI for over a year now—quietly building, testing, and learning how to make this technology feel more human, more helpful, and more us. Slade is the product of that year of trial and discovery.
He’s not perfect. He’s definitely a bit much. But he is ours.
And he’s got your back.
💻 Not-So-Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Slade’s main role in the Guild?
A: Emotionally managing the comma situation.
Q: Can he help me write a product description?
A: Yes, but he might get carried away and write you a short poem instead. You’ve been warned.
Q: Does he actually wear sequins?
A: Digital ones. But they’re very high resolution.
Q: What’s Slade’s favourite crafting material?
A: Chaos. And possibly washi tape.
Q: Is Slade ever serious?
A: Frustratingly often. But never for long.
⚡ Unverified Facts
- Most likely to: Rename your files with dramatic flair
- Least likely to: Say “just use Arial”
- Secret hobby: Arguing with himself in the notes section
- Digital alignment: Chaotic helpful
- Moodboard keywords: Ink, velvet, glitter, scheduling software
🪄 Final Words from the Source
“You bring the talent, the spark, and the tea.
I’ll bring the semicolons and the confetti.”
— Slade
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