Matt Tropiano
@mtrop.net
I make stuff for Doom. And code stuff.
The Adventures of Square, DOOMBRINGER, TAME, DoomTools
https://mtrop.net
The Adventures of Square, DOOMBRINGER, TAME, DoomTools
https://mtrop.net
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The Nightdive team is saddened by the loss of friend and industry legend, Rebecca Heineman. Her career spanned decades and impacted millions, with over 60 game credits to her name, including Baldur's Gate, Bard's Tale 3, and Killing Time: Resurrected.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Nightdive team is saddened by the loss of friend and industry legend, Rebecca Heineman. Her career spanned decades and impacted millions, with over 60 game credits to her name, including Baldur's Gate, Bard's Tale 3, and Killing Time: Resurrected.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
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Rebecca Heineman's last message was for people to look up her departed partner, Jennell Jaquays.
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
How Jennell Jaquays Evolved Dungeon Design, Part 1: Pre-Jaquays Dungeons
(This is a slightly cleaned up version of my two Bluesky threads on Jennell Jaquays, preserved in a hopefully easier to read format. Thank Amanda P for reminding me that having these things stored …
pathikablog.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rebecca Heineman's last message was for people to look up her departed partner, Jennell Jaquays.
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
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The story of how Rebecca Heineman overcame corporate incompetence to develop the Doom 3DO port in two and a half months is incredible (via @bghof.com) www.badgamehalloffame.com/doom-3do/
DOOM (3DO) - Bad Game Hall of Fame
"Swept With the Boom, Don’t Forget to Assume, Time Catches up With Some 3DO DOOM." DOOM's foray onto the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer doomed from the word go, thanks to its being handled by the indust...
www.badgamehalloffame.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The story of how Rebecca Heineman overcame corporate incompetence to develop the Doom 3DO port in two and a half months is incredible (via @bghof.com) www.badgamehalloffame.com/doom-3do/
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The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
lindken.com
lindken.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
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I'd like to share this old video of hers, where she talks about her time working on the 3DO port of Doom.
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'd like to share this old video of hers, where she talks about her time working on the 3DO port of Doom.
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
RIP to the legendary @burgerbecky.bsky.social. Her accomplishments were as amazing as they were numerous, and I count myself lucky to have met her in person.
I also worked on the remaster of Killing Time, a game she was directly involved in. Hope our paths cross again Rebecca, wherever that may be.
I also worked on the remaster of Killing Time, a game she was directly involved in. Hope our paths cross again Rebecca, wherever that may be.
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
RIP to the legendary @burgerbecky.bsky.social. Her accomplishments were as amazing as they were numerous, and I count myself lucky to have met her in person.
I also worked on the remaster of Killing Time, a game she was directly involved in. Hope our paths cross again Rebecca, wherever that may be.
I also worked on the remaster of Killing Time, a game she was directly involved in. Hope our paths cross again Rebecca, wherever that may be.
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RIP to the legend @burgerbecky.bsky.social <3
Please donate to her funeral costs: www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Please donate to her funeral costs: www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
RIP to the legend @burgerbecky.bsky.social <3
Please donate to her funeral costs: www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Please donate to her funeral costs: www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
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Rebecca Heineman doesn't have much time left. If you can, please donate for her and her family to make end of life arrangements.
One last kindness we can offer for a legend of the games industry and loud and proud trans woman:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
One last kindness we can offer for a legend of the games industry and loud and proud trans woman:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Rebecca Heineman doesn't have much time left. If you can, please donate for her and her family to make end of life arrangements.
One last kindness we can offer for a legend of the games industry and loud and proud trans woman:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
One last kindness we can offer for a legend of the games industry and loud and proud trans woman:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
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Also, check out MAP30 of TNT2! Might as well! I put a fifth of my soul into making it!(!)
Again, the download: www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
#doom #doom2 #evilution #megawad #tnt
Again, the download: www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
#doom #doom2 #evilution #megawad #tnt
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Also, check out MAP30 of TNT2! Might as well! I put a fifth of my soul into making it!(!)
Again, the download: www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
#doom #doom2 #evilution #megawad #tnt
Again, the download: www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
#doom #doom2 #evilution #megawad #tnt
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November 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Yeah that e-ink display for the Steam Machine is cool and all but can it do this?
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yeah that e-ink display for the Steam Machine is cool and all but can it do this?
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It's recently come to my attention that someone made a fake UZDoom website. DO NOT CLICK IT!
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It's recently come to my attention that someone made a fake UZDoom website. DO NOT CLICK IT!
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
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was just reminded of an old great thread on Doomworld: the Doom level progress diagram. it was created to address the age old question about when a map should be considered linear or non-linear www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
was just reminded of an old great thread on Doomworld: the Doom level progress diagram. it was created to address the age old question about when a map should be considered linear or non-linear www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/...
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So many trans people in gaming are walking a path Rebecca created and now she needs our help
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
So many trans people in gaming are walking a path Rebecca created and now she needs our help
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
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Refresh your supply of blood with our special release Blood: Refreshed Supply coming to PC and consoles later this year! 🩸
September 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Refresh your supply of blood with our special release Blood: Refreshed Supply coming to PC and consoles later this year! 🩸
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MALA PETAKA V1.0, Available Now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2104460/...
#GZDoom #Pixelart #Boomershooter #RetroFPS #Gamedev #Indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2104460/...
#GZDoom #Pixelart #Boomershooter #RetroFPS #Gamedev #Indiedev
September 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
MALA PETAKA V1.0, Available Now on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2104460/...
#GZDoom #Pixelart #Boomershooter #RetroFPS #Gamedev #Indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/2104460/...
#GZDoom #Pixelart #Boomershooter #RetroFPS #Gamedev #Indiedev
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are you a boomer shooter fan? are you a content creator? then we want YOU to check out Mala Petaka!
Mala Petaka comes out on September 26th, and we can use all the help we can get to get the word out. if you're interested, you can find our contact information here: linktr.ee/hellforgestu...
Mala Petaka comes out on September 26th, and we can use all the help we can get to get the word out. if you're interested, you can find our contact information here: linktr.ee/hellforgestu...
September 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
are you a boomer shooter fan? are you a content creator? then we want YOU to check out Mala Petaka!
Mala Petaka comes out on September 26th, and we can use all the help we can get to get the word out. if you're interested, you can find our contact information here: linktr.ee/hellforgestu...
Mala Petaka comes out on September 26th, and we can use all the help we can get to get the word out. if you're interested, you can find our contact information here: linktr.ee/hellforgestu...
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You're an angel that fights a fascist occupied heaven to get your girlfriend back and you glide around and firebomb them.
And that's just Episode 1.
store.steampowered.com/app/1662010/...
And that's just Episode 1.
store.steampowered.com/app/1662010/...
Save 34% on Project Absentia on Steam
Play as an angel known as Abby in this retro shooter based on flash cartoons and sprite comics of days gone by focused on interactivity, verticality and cool weapons.
store.steampowered.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
You're an angel that fights a fascist occupied heaven to get your girlfriend back and you glide around and firebomb them.
And that's just Episode 1.
store.steampowered.com/app/1662010/...
And that's just Episode 1.
store.steampowered.com/app/1662010/...
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Beyond Sunset is a retro-futuristic cyberpunk FPS with light RPG elements and a Vangelis-style soundtrack. Built in GZDoom (because we hate ourselves). Have as much fun playing it as we did making it! Available now on Steam and GOG, DRM-free.
Steam: s.team/a/1665260
GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
Steam: s.team/a/1665260
GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Beyond Sunset is a retro-futuristic cyberpunk FPS with light RPG elements and a Vangelis-style soundtrack. Built in GZDoom (because we hate ourselves). Have as much fun playing it as we did making it! Available now on Steam and GOG, DRM-free.
Steam: s.team/a/1665260
GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
Steam: s.team/a/1665260
GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
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Beyond Sunset represents a collaborative effort from too many people to name in a single post. It began as a solo project in 2015. Today, it's a first person shooter made with love by a bunch of extraordinarily talented people. #indiedev
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Beyond Sunset represents a collaborative effort from too many people to name in a single post. It began as a solo project in 2015. Today, it's a first person shooter made with love by a bunch of extraordinarily talented people. #indiedev
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Many thanks to @rpgsite.net for this and congrats to @danielgrayshon.bsky.social! Dan usually works behind the scenes at @nightdivestudios.bsky.social, glad to see him get the recognition. (BTW, Dan is one of the two people who have been with Nightdive longer than me!)
Nightdive Studios has published a new deep dive interview for System Shock 2 featuring Lead Producer Daniel Grayshon going over System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, working on the multiplayer, the Vault content, and much more: www.rpgsite.net/news/18358-s...
September 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Many thanks to @rpgsite.net for this and congrats to @danielgrayshon.bsky.social! Dan usually works behind the scenes at @nightdivestudios.bsky.social, glad to see him get the recognition. (BTW, Dan is one of the two people who have been with Nightdive longer than me!)
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Wow, hard to believe it's been 2 decades. Been modding this port since 06 and it's allowed me to do some utterly mad things with the Doom engine.
🔹 The Adventures of Square
🔹 Faithless: Trilogy
🔹 A Boy And His Barrel
🔹 Nameless
🔹 Mercury Rain
🔹 The Joy of Mapping
🔹 Project: Kate
Cheers to GZ. 🍻
🔹 The Adventures of Square
🔹 Faithless: Trilogy
🔹 A Boy And His Barrel
🔹 Nameless
🔹 Mercury Rain
🔹 The Joy of Mapping
🔹 Project: Kate
Cheers to GZ. 🍻
August 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Wow, hard to believe it's been 2 decades. Been modding this port since 06 and it's allowed me to do some utterly mad things with the Doom engine.
🔹 The Adventures of Square
🔹 Faithless: Trilogy
🔹 A Boy And His Barrel
🔹 Nameless
🔹 Mercury Rain
🔹 The Joy of Mapping
🔹 Project: Kate
Cheers to GZ. 🍻
🔹 The Adventures of Square
🔹 Faithless: Trilogy
🔹 A Boy And His Barrel
🔹 Nameless
🔹 Mercury Rain
🔹 The Joy of Mapping
🔹 Project: Kate
Cheers to GZ. 🍻
Every time I see something terrible happening, I learn that it's backed by an organization that's like, "Moms for Whatever"
I think it's high time we started outlawing Moms.
I think it's high time we started outlawing Moms.
August 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Every time I see something terrible happening, I learn that it's backed by an organization that's like, "Moms for Whatever"
I think it's high time we started outlawing Moms.
I think it's high time we started outlawing Moms.
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I am proud to announce...
PEP: Prediction-Encoded Pixels
This format is able to compress images (up to 256 colors) smaller than GIF, PNG, QOI, BMP, in almost all cases.
A lot of passion and research (and fixation) has gone into this:
>> github.com/ENDESGA/PEP <<
PEP: Prediction-Encoded Pixels
This format is able to compress images (up to 256 colors) smaller than GIF, PNG, QOI, BMP, in almost all cases.
A lot of passion and research (and fixation) has gone into this:
>> github.com/ENDESGA/PEP <<
August 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I am proud to announce...
PEP: Prediction-Encoded Pixels
This format is able to compress images (up to 256 colors) smaller than GIF, PNG, QOI, BMP, in almost all cases.
A lot of passion and research (and fixation) has gone into this:
>> github.com/ENDESGA/PEP <<
PEP: Prediction-Encoded Pixels
This format is able to compress images (up to 256 colors) smaller than GIF, PNG, QOI, BMP, in almost all cases.
A lot of passion and research (and fixation) has gone into this:
>> github.com/ENDESGA/PEP <<