Galactic Impact
@galacticimpact.com
Space Epic. 4X. MMO.
Sign up and play for free at www.galacticimpact.com
Sign up and play for free at www.galacticimpact.com
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Galactic Impact
@galacticimpact.com
· Feb 26
Hello, Bluesky…!
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features
Until we can hire an illustrator for Galactic Impact, this is what you should be picturing when you click that “Build Arco” button because this is what I am picturing when I set the Structure’s data in the database.
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Until we can hire an illustrator for Galactic Impact, this is what you should be picturing when you click that “Build Arco” button because this is what I am picturing when I set the Structure’s data in the database.
Galactic Impact's creator is going to be pulling back the curtain on all the #Ruby & #Rails trickery and hackery that bring the galaxy to life at the @rmrubyconf.bsky.social in October!
Psyched to share that I've been selected to present @galacticimpact.com 's innards at @rmrubyconf.bsky.social !
If you're a rubyist and able to make it to #Boulder, check it out, it's a great conference! I'm sharing the stage with some real ruby/rails luminaries! rockymtnruby.dev/sessions/
If you're a rubyist and able to make it to #Boulder, check it out, it's a great conference! I'm sharing the stage with some real ruby/rails luminaries! rockymtnruby.dev/sessions/
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Ruby is a single track conference devoted to the Ruby programming language which features technical presentations, community events and outdoor experiences, in beautiful Boulder, Colora...
rockymtnruby.dev
August 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Galactic Impact's creator is going to be pulling back the curtain on all the #Ruby & #Rails trickery and hackery that bring the galaxy to life at the @rmrubyconf.bsky.social in October!
It's Stardate 1300.0, folks! That means the game has been online for ~39,000 hours!
To mark the occasion, we've released a whole stack of new features, check out the announcement here: mailchi.mp/85c11d7eaf5e...
Or just sign up to try it out! www.galacticimpact.com
To mark the occasion, we've released a whole stack of new features, check out the announcement here: mailchi.mp/85c11d7eaf5e...
Or just sign up to try it out! www.galacticimpact.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It's Stardate 1300.0, folks! That means the game has been online for ~39,000 hours!
To mark the occasion, we've released a whole stack of new features, check out the announcement here: mailchi.mp/85c11d7eaf5e...
Or just sign up to try it out! www.galacticimpact.com
To mark the occasion, we've released a whole stack of new features, check out the announcement here: mailchi.mp/85c11d7eaf5e...
Or just sign up to try it out! www.galacticimpact.com
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When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
July 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
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Shared with permission from Osama.
The games industry is so fuckin cooked
The games industry is so fuckin cooked
July 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Shared with permission from Osama.
The games industry is so fuckin cooked
The games industry is so fuckin cooked
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"digital asbestos" is fantastic framing.
I'm going to be honest here, I think AI is going to do so much damage to the usable internet that even after it's inevitably crashes out, it's going to take years to disentangle from every space it's polluted, like digital asbestos it's gonna be time consuming effort and likely expensive venture.
I think AI is going to eventually tank in the longterm, but...
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
the only real way to combat this is single-interest communities. Forums, user comms, etc, with a barrier to entry. They become trustable knowledgebases. It's really the only way forward is to return to what worked best the first time
June 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"digital asbestos" is fantastic framing.
Looks like the galaxy is having some struggs!
The Turn Update resolver is downstream of this hosting provider issue: status.heroku.com/incidents/2822
Meanwhile the game is still open for signups and player input… just might be a little while before we see Stardate 1257.4 😰
The Turn Update resolver is downstream of this hosting provider issue: status.heroku.com/incidents/2822
Meanwhile the game is still open for signups and player input… just might be a little while before we see Stardate 1257.4 😰
Heroku Status
Heroku Status provides the current status and incident history report for the Heroku platform.
status.heroku.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looks like the galaxy is having some struggs!
The Turn Update resolver is downstream of this hosting provider issue: status.heroku.com/incidents/2822
Meanwhile the game is still open for signups and player input… just might be a little while before we see Stardate 1257.4 😰
The Turn Update resolver is downstream of this hosting provider issue: status.heroku.com/incidents/2822
Meanwhile the game is still open for signups and player input… just might be a little while before we see Stardate 1257.4 😰
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Our global petition to save NASA science closes this Thursday, and we’re just shy of 15,000 signatures! Every name counts, this petition will be hand-delivered to members of Congress. Add yours today, Save NASA Science.
planet.ly/petition
planet.ly/petition
June 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Our global petition to save NASA science closes this Thursday, and we’re just shy of 15,000 signatures! Every name counts, this petition will be hand-delivered to members of Congress. Add yours today, Save NASA Science.
planet.ly/petition
planet.ly/petition
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Welcome to Ambrosia Sky, a immersive sim FPS-ish cleaning narrative exploration of an alien infestation on the colonies in the asteroid rings of Saturn.
Cleanse the contamination. Solve the mystery. Survive the crisis.
Play the demo now.
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
Cleanse the contamination. Solve the mystery. Survive the crisis.
Play the demo now.
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
June 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Welcome to Ambrosia Sky, a immersive sim FPS-ish cleaning narrative exploration of an alien infestation on the colonies in the asteroid rings of Saturn.
Cleanse the contamination. Solve the mystery. Survive the crisis.
Play the demo now.
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
Cleanse the contamination. Solve the mystery. Survive the crisis.
Play the demo now.
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
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Hi #PitchYaGame 🚂
I just launched my first ever game (!!!) called Islands & Trains last week 🤯
- design your own tiny railway dioramas
- pet cute animals 🐑
- no rules, timers, or stress!
- just design, build, and enjoy ☀️
RTs & checking it out would mean the world to me 😁
s.team/a/1957760
I just launched my first ever game (!!!) called Islands & Trains last week 🤯
- design your own tiny railway dioramas
- pet cute animals 🐑
- no rules, timers, or stress!
- just design, build, and enjoy ☀️
RTs & checking it out would mean the world to me 😁
s.team/a/1957760
June 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hi #PitchYaGame 🚂
I just launched my first ever game (!!!) called Islands & Trains last week 🤯
- design your own tiny railway dioramas
- pet cute animals 🐑
- no rules, timers, or stress!
- just design, build, and enjoy ☀️
RTs & checking it out would mean the world to me 😁
s.team/a/1957760
I just launched my first ever game (!!!) called Islands & Trains last week 🤯
- design your own tiny railway dioramas
- pet cute animals 🐑
- no rules, timers, or stress!
- just design, build, and enjoy ☀️
RTs & checking it out would mean the world to me 😁
s.team/a/1957760
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June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Here's our #PitchYaGame entry for #AlabasterDawn
⚔️Fight enemies using 8 different weapons
🌳Revive Nature and witness the landscape change
🏘️Watch as villages and towns are rebuilt and grow further
🧩Dungeons filled with battles and puzzles
⚔️Fight enemies using 8 different weapons
🌳Revive Nature and witness the landscape change
🏘️Watch as villages and towns are rebuilt and grow further
🧩Dungeons filled with battles and puzzles
June 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Here's our #PitchYaGame entry for #AlabasterDawn
⚔️Fight enemies using 8 different weapons
🌳Revive Nature and witness the landscape change
🏘️Watch as villages and towns are rebuilt and grow further
🧩Dungeons filled with battles and puzzles
⚔️Fight enemies using 8 different weapons
🌳Revive Nature and witness the landscape change
🏘️Watch as villages and towns are rebuilt and grow further
🧩Dungeons filled with battles and puzzles
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What if you lost all your memories? ❤️🩹
"As Long As You're Here" is an emotional game about Alzheimer's where you see life through the eyes of a woman with the illness 🫂
Out this fall 2025🍂
Wishlist now!➡️ tinyurl.com/47hspadh
#PitchYaGame #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Alzheimers
"As Long As You're Here" is an emotional game about Alzheimer's where you see life through the eyes of a woman with the illness 🫂
Out this fall 2025🍂
Wishlist now!➡️ tinyurl.com/47hspadh
#PitchYaGame #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Alzheimers
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
What if you lost all your memories? ❤️🩹
"As Long As You're Here" is an emotional game about Alzheimer's where you see life through the eyes of a woman with the illness 🫂
Out this fall 2025🍂
Wishlist now!➡️ tinyurl.com/47hspadh
#PitchYaGame #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Alzheimers
"As Long As You're Here" is an emotional game about Alzheimer's where you see life through the eyes of a woman with the illness 🫂
Out this fall 2025🍂
Wishlist now!➡️ tinyurl.com/47hspadh
#PitchYaGame #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #Alzheimers
HELLO #PitchYaGame
🪐 Galactic Impact is a Space Empire 4X MMO that plays in a browser!
🕰️ Turn-based, low commitment: ~15m/day is enough to stay competitive in the shared galaxy
🔬 Novel "Research & Discovery" system augments a traditional Tech Tree
Play now for free at www.galacticimpact.com !
🪐 Galactic Impact is a Space Empire 4X MMO that plays in a browser!
🕰️ Turn-based, low commitment: ~15m/day is enough to stay competitive in the shared galaxy
🔬 Novel "Research & Discovery" system augments a traditional Tech Tree
Play now for free at www.galacticimpact.com !
June 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
HELLO #PitchYaGame
🪐 Galactic Impact is a Space Empire 4X MMO that plays in a browser!
🕰️ Turn-based, low commitment: ~15m/day is enough to stay competitive in the shared galaxy
🔬 Novel "Research & Discovery" system augments a traditional Tech Tree
Play now for free at www.galacticimpact.com !
🪐 Galactic Impact is a Space Empire 4X MMO that plays in a browser!
🕰️ Turn-based, low commitment: ~15m/day is enough to stay competitive in the shared galaxy
🔬 Novel "Research & Discovery" system augments a traditional Tech Tree
Play now for free at www.galacticimpact.com !
We can't promise that we will _never_ introduce supernovae as a game mechanic… but for now, we can promise that your Galactic Impact starmaps are safe from the hazards of "Guest Stars" ✨💥
After 600 Years, Astronomers Finally Solve the Mystery of the Missing ‘Guest Star’ gizmodo.com/after-600-ye...
After 600 Years, Astronomers Finally Solve the Mystery of the Missing ‘Guest Star’
A 600-year-old stellar event described in cryptic language finally gets a scientific ID.
gizmodo.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We can't promise that we will _never_ introduce supernovae as a game mechanic… but for now, we can promise that your Galactic Impact starmaps are safe from the hazards of "Guest Stars" ✨💥
Since the cosmos we've modeled with Ruby/Rails is patently Sci-Fi nonsense, we have to respect anyone doing the real thing 🫡
@rhannequin.bsky.social talks about the Cosmos and using Ruby for Astronomy and Science!
May 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Since the cosmos we've modeled with Ruby/Rails is patently Sci-Fi nonsense, we have to respect anyone doing the real thing 🫡
Really gotta figure out how to make my way to @amazefest.bsky.social one of these years 👀
@amazefest.bsky.social really brought my inspiration for games back to life. Even among turbulent industry times there’s a contagious creative excitement that cannot and will not be dampened here.
Thanks to all the inspiring devs and game creators as well as the organizers and volunteers!
Thanks to all the inspiring devs and game creators as well as the organizers and volunteers!
May 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Really gotta figure out how to make my way to @amazefest.bsky.social one of these years 👀
An important aspect of the Galaxy is being able to carve your own path to success. Coming soon: The ability to scavenge for valuable resources in the wreckage of derelict ships! #GameDev #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #4X #MMO
April 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
An important aspect of the Galaxy is being able to carve your own path to success. Coming soon: The ability to scavenge for valuable resources in the wreckage of derelict ships! #GameDev #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #4X #MMO
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An exciting moment in any game's life: Things finally feel good enough that it's time to go get it in front of more people! But that's not my expertise, so I'm looking to hire someone part time to grow our playerbase. Is it you? www.galacticimpact.com/jobs/playerb... #IndieGames #IndieGames #GameDev
Galactic Impact Playerbase Growth Champion
Galactic Impact is looking for someone to help grow and nurture the playerbase on a contract/freelancer basis.
www.galacticimpact.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An exciting moment in any game's life: Things finally feel good enough that it's time to go get it in front of more people! But that's not my expertise, so I'm looking to hire someone part time to grow our playerbase. Is it you? www.galacticimpact.com/jobs/playerb... #IndieGames #IndieGames #GameDev
An exciting moment in any game's life: Things finally feel good enough that it's time to go get it in front of more people! But that's not my expertise, so I'm looking to hire someone part time to grow our playerbase. Is it you? www.galacticimpact.com/jobs/playerb... #IndieGames #IndieGames #GameDev
Galactic Impact Playerbase Growth Champion
Galactic Impact is looking for someone to help grow and nurture the playerbase on a contract/freelancer basis.
www.galacticimpact.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An exciting moment in any game's life: Things finally feel good enough that it's time to go get it in front of more people! But that's not my expertise, so I'm looking to hire someone part time to grow our playerbase. Is it you? www.galacticimpact.com/jobs/playerb... #IndieGames #IndieGames #GameDev
Realizing as I sit down to send an email newsletter that it's been *over a year* since I last sent one, but also turns out I got a *ton* of features shipped in that year.
March 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Realizing as I sit down to send an email newsletter that it's been *over a year* since I last sent one, but also turns out I got a *ton* of features shipped in that year.
It's true, this is canon now.
In my 4X game @galacticimpact.com , "Pyrite" is the base resource players dig up to drive their economy (I chose the name because it sounds vaguely fossil-fuelish but also as a joke on 'fools gold'). From here on it's canonically made of encrusted dinosaur farts, I think. 🤔
February 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It's true, this is canon now.
A lot of well-earned criticism of the "4X" genre has been leveled recently, including components of the acronym itself (Exploit? Ugh), but the game format itself is still fun: navigating a logistics map, building and optimizing little engines along the way, negotiating with neighbors. So what to do?
February 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A lot of well-earned criticism of the "4X" genre has been leveled recently, including components of the acronym itself (Exploit? Ugh), but the game format itself is still fun: navigating a logistics map, building and optimizing little engines along the way, negotiating with neighbors. So what to do?
Hello, Bluesky…!
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features
February 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hello, Bluesky…!
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features
Galactic Impact is a love letter to 90s 4X faves:
🚀✨Async turn-based MMO in a vast shared galaxy
🔬⚙️Novel Discovery system + extensive Tech Tree
⚔️🤝Supports many player styles
💻🛜Runs in a browser, nothing to download
🆓🎩Free to play: Our paid tier adds only convenience features