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Ryan Warner

@rtwarner.bsky.social

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Sr. Game Development Consultant II at Unity focused runtime performance, multiplayer, and graphics. Making a point and click horror adventure for PC, Mac, and Linux called Ave Satanas. https://rtwarner.itch.io Montreal, QC

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Oct 20

Hi everyone, I'm Ryan! I'm working on a point and click horror adventure where you find yourself stranded in a village where the residents don't have your best interest at heart. It's inspired by the Sierra VGA games, survival horror games, movies like The Wicker Man and Jug Face.

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · 1d

This weekend I finished building a little tutorial to start the game. It's only 2 screens but introduces all the key concepts of to the player.

#pointandclick #adventuregame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #retrogaming #sierraonline #lucasarts #horror #silenthill #residentevil

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Anna E. @queergermangirl.bsky.social · Sep 9

Do I know any voice actors?

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pitter patter.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm getting really close to completing the golden path of this sequence in the game. Maybe I'll get to playtesting soon. 😅

#pointandclick #adventuregame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #retrogaming #sierraonline #lucasarts #horror #silenthill #residentevil #screenshotsaturday

A screen shot from a point and click adventure game showing woman lying on a bed on her back. She is wearing a tanktop and underwear, and the room is lit by candlelight.

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Sep 2

Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana or Pearl Jam

Since both Garbage albums have been featured down thread.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 24

I absolutely love Alien 3, more than 2 and on par with 1. I can’t wait to binge Earth once it’s concluded.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've mostly been showing off the snowy environment, but the hotel is another area in the game. It's just not as far along.

#pointandclick #adventuregame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #retrogaming #sierraonline #lucasarts #horror #silenthill #residentevil #screenshotsaturday

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Mike W @gekido.bsky.social · Aug 20

Putting finishing touches on a big update to the Runtime Spawner.

Adding a ton of new features - battle testing it with the new project has been super useful

#unity #assetstore #indiedev

assetstore.unity.com/packages/too...

Runtime Spawner | Behavior AI | Unity Asset Store

Get the Runtime Spawner package from Megacrush Interactive and speed up your game development process. Find this & other Behavior AI options on the Unity Asset Store.

assetstore.unity.com

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 18

Back in 1999 I went to the Corel Linux launch event in Toronto. They gave me a copy on CD but not the fancy big box version. I’m amazed to have found this online, still sealed. Yes it comes with WordPerfect.

#linux #retrocomputing #vintage #90s #corel

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 13

Are you a Unity dev in Montreal? I'm hosting a meetup at the @unity.com office on Sept. 11, 2025! Come learn how to make the most of Unity 6. We'll cover best practices, workarounds, and examine real-world upgrade challenges.

#gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity

www.meetup.com/montrealunit...

Tirer le meilleur parti d'Unity 6 / Getting the most out of Unity 6, Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Venez découvrir comment exploiter pleinement les fonctionnalités d'Unity 6, que vous soyez prêt à mettre à niveau votre projet ou à explorer les nouveautés ! Nous aborderon

www.meetup.com

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Joel @phoenixup.bsky.social · Aug 11

quick reminder that my real-time adventure game Time Bandit about stealing from your boss is 50% off on steam and also in the @queergamesbundle.bsky.social!

also always forgetting to ask this but if you’ve already played it and haven’t left a review, plz do!

store.steampowered.com/app/1481910/...

Save 50% on Time Bandit – Part 1: Appendages of the Machine on Steam

A who̴͊leso̶̬̙̍me real-time adventure with a dark secret. At your relaxing new job managing resources and collecting crystals, everything you do seems to take ... much, MUCH longer than it should. In ...

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thank you! It's a point and click horror adventure I'm working on, I'm trying to keep the details light for the time being, but you play a woman without memory.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 9

Had a bit of time today. I'm getting really close to a having a play-testable build. The content for this section is nearly complete.

#pointandclick #adventuregame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #retrogaming #sierraonline #lucasarts #horror #silenthill #residentevil #screenshotsaturday

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Aug 3

Today I acquired an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

A blueberry clamshell iBook G3 on a kitchen table.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Jul 30

I grew up on these streets.

A screenshot of the noodle bar scene from the 1997 Blade Runner point and click adventure game.

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Jul 22

If you see this, quote this post with a game you would instantly buy if it got remastered/remade!

Same game from a plot perspective but remade as a 3D fixed camera point and click game like Syberia. And a new likeness for the protagonist.

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Adventure Game Hotspot @aghotspot.bsky.social · Jul 22

Roberta Vaughan: A Memorial Tribute to a Dear Friend adventuregamehotspot.com/blog/4724/ro...

Roberta Vaughan: A Memorial Tribute to a Dear Friend | Adventure Game Hotspot

It's with sadness at her loss and appreciation of her life that the Hotspot staff and our extended network offer a few personal words in tribute to one taken from us far too soon.

adventuregamehotspot.com

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KO_OP @ko-op.com · Jul 21

We're hiring for TWO positions—Senior Unity Programmer and Senior Rendering Programmer! www.workwithindies.com/work-with/ko...

✨ You do NOT need to be Canadian to apply! 🙏

$85,700 CAD/year
Health benefits
4-day work weeks
25 annual days paid vacation

Text at the top reads: Senior Rendering Programmer. Text inside a white square reads:

Responsibilities
Overseeing the high-level rendering architecture of our projects
Overseeing other rendering programmers and technical artists
Collaborating closely with artists to iterate on and achieve their rendering ambitions and visual targets

Requirements
Experience shipping commercial games
Extensive experience with Unity rendering, including SRP and URP, with good knowledge of URP internals
High level of fluency in C# and HLSL
Shader and GPU pipeline optimization experience
Experience with GPU debuggers, such as RenderDoc and Pix
A proven track record of working closely with artists
Due to our small team and a significant number of our employees being international, we require potential applicants to be able to speak English

Preferred experience
Experience developing multiplayer games, especially in Unity and/or using Photon Fusion
Experience with Amplify Shader Editor, including template development
Developing on Xbox consoles
Compensation
$85,700 CAD/year + bonuses and democratic decision making
Fully remote work (Hybrid available in Montreal and Vancouver if desired)
Health benefits
4-day work-weeks with flexible hours
25 annual days paid vacation, unlimited sick and personal days

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Jul 21

I have a bit of a busy period coming up, but here's what I've been working on lately, in motion. More to come in a few weeks.

#pointandclick #adventuregame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #retrogaming #sierraonline #lucasarts #horror #silenthill #residentevil #pixelart

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Tall Story Games - Heir of the Dog @tallstorygames.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today, we lost a dear friend, Roberta Vaughan. I had the privilege of getting to know Roberta as the true beacon of positivity, diligence and love she was. Her passing will rock the adventure game community to its core. We will miss you Roberta, so very very much! Rest in peace. xxx

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Space Quest Historian @spacequesthistorian.com · Jul 16

One of the absolute pillars of the adventure game community, Roberta Vaughan, is facing a very serious medical crisis. I won't get into what it is but trust me, it's bad.

If you have the means, please consider donating to this medical fund organized by ex-Sierra designer Josh Mandel.

Donate to Ease Roberta Vaughan's Medical Burden, organized by Josh Mandel

This is a fundraiser for our great friend, Roberta Vaughan. She is a guidi… Josh Mandel needs your support for Donate to Ease Roberta Vaughan's Medical Burden

www.gofundme.com

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Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking forward to that one Nick!

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Nick Landry @activenick.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'll be speaking at U/Day Montreal this Thursday, talking about building games for Xbox Play Anywhere and the new era of Windows handhelds. #Xbox #gamedev #unity

Ryan Warner @rtwarner.bsky.social · Jun 27

Are you a Unity developer based out of Montreal? Please come join us at the office for a U-Day on July 17! I’ll be speaking about profiling and performance optimization. 🙂

udaymontreal2025.splashthat.com

#gamedev #indiedev #montreal #yul #unity3d #madewithunity

U/Day Montreal 2025

Join us for two games-focused conference tracks featuring talks by a host of Unity experts, covering everything from the Unity Engine Roadmap, the latest developments in graphics, user acquisition strategies, talent development, and more.

udaymontreal2025.splashthat.com

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PlantGothKira (but spookier) @plantgothkira.bsky.social · Jul 11

*holds up my model like this cuz i'm proud af that I made this*

A hand painted black and white model of a fem body, nude with no genitals.

travis scott holding up microphone stand in front of fire meme

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Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hello friends!

My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!

We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.

HeartLoop Games - Call for Musician / Audio Designer

HeartLoop Games is looking for a musician and audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game! High-energy, breakbeat-driven music with funky samples and an upbeat, playful vibe. Chopped v...

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