Ash McAllan
@acegiak.bsky.social
Gamedev Priestess. Game Director at Systemic Reaction Avalanche. Game design, ttrpgs, birds, weird robots.
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Ash McAllan
@acegiak.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Hi I'm Ash! I'm a punk autistic/ADHD Australian queer transgender game designer in Stockholm with multicolored hair and she/her pronouns. Ive worked with Failbetter, HBO, Star Stable, and now I'm game director for Generation Zero. I make games, bad art & crafts, and I think & care deeply about shit.
Going live over at twitch.tv/acegiak with a little bit of chill devstreaming.
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Going live over at twitch.tv/acegiak with a little bit of chill devstreaming.
Ok, y'all. The mortifying ordeal of being known. I expected y'all to wreck me
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ok, y'all. The mortifying ordeal of being known. I expected y'all to wreck me
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"Kerala expropriated private land and redistributed it to landless workers. This laid the foundations for Kerala’s remarkable social indicators: near-universal literacy, one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the global south, and the highest life expectancy in India”
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"Kerala expropriated private land and redistributed it to landless workers. This laid the foundations for Kerala’s remarkable social indicators: near-universal literacy, one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the global south, and the highest life expectancy in India”
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The Mamdani sign generator is an op to make us hate the iconography of a socialist win as quickly as possible by flooding the zone with absolutely unfunny nothing.
It is the weapon of our enemy and we do not need it. We will not use it.
It is the weapon of our enemy and we do not need it. We will not use it.
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Mamdani sign generator is an op to make us hate the iconography of a socialist win as quickly as possible by flooding the zone with absolutely unfunny nothing.
It is the weapon of our enemy and we do not need it. We will not use it.
It is the weapon of our enemy and we do not need it. We will not use it.
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Somehow none of these articles ever seem to mention that all of this antitrans rhetoric is coming from billionaire American mega 'Christians'.
🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Somehow none of these articles ever seem to mention that all of this antitrans rhetoric is coming from billionaire American mega 'Christians'.
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succubus - female demon that seduces men
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
succubus - female demon that seduces men
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
Victor Frankenstein frantically sorting through his pile of hearts in jars "Curses! Why are none of these powerful enough to support this beautiful massive cock?!"
when will a frankenstein movie be brave enough to let us see the doctor choosing the dick
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Victor Frankenstein frantically sorting through his pile of hearts in jars "Curses! Why are none of these powerful enough to support this beautiful massive cock?!"
It's WILD that Google rose and fell, as a service explicitly backed by advertising and at no point has it ever been able to do actual product search.
At no point could I search for, for example two inch black pumps in a specific size and material available in my region and get just that exactly.
At no point could I search for, for example two inch black pumps in a specific size and material available in my region and get just that exactly.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's WILD that Google rose and fell, as a service explicitly backed by advertising and at no point has it ever been able to do actual product search.
At no point could I search for, for example two inch black pumps in a specific size and material available in my region and get just that exactly.
At no point could I search for, for example two inch black pumps in a specific size and material available in my region and get just that exactly.
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Last week was my last week at Iron Gate - After three years working on Valheim, it's time to start looking for new adventures elsewhere.
If you know someone looking for a kickass Tech Artist/Programmer, hit me up. Happy to work either remote, or on-site in Stockholm.
Portfolio's at dahnberg.se
If you know someone looking for a kickass Tech Artist/Programmer, hit me up. Happy to work either remote, or on-site in Stockholm.
Portfolio's at dahnberg.se
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Last week was my last week at Iron Gate - After three years working on Valheim, it's time to start looking for new adventures elsewhere.
If you know someone looking for a kickass Tech Artist/Programmer, hit me up. Happy to work either remote, or on-site in Stockholm.
Portfolio's at dahnberg.se
If you know someone looking for a kickass Tech Artist/Programmer, hit me up. Happy to work either remote, or on-site in Stockholm.
Portfolio's at dahnberg.se
As I age I want to grow into a kind of great Deku Tree or Grandmother Willow, a figure that the young-uns can come to in their times of distress and I will give them comfort, then wisdom, and then a knife, before sending them back out into the world to cause trouble for dragons and kings alike.
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As I age I want to grow into a kind of great Deku Tree or Grandmother Willow, a figure that the young-uns can come to in their times of distress and I will give them comfort, then wisdom, and then a knife, before sending them back out into the world to cause trouble for dragons and kings alike.
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MasterCard is marketing its new MasterCard Threat Intelligence platform to issuers & acquirers. A source familiar w/ MasterCard’s internal operations told me MTI is flagging anime, VTubing, adult content, tabletop, video games as potentially “high fraud risk”
fintechmagazine.com/news/how-is-...
fintechmagazine.com/news/how-is-...
How is Mastercard Preventing Payment Fraud at Scale?
Announcing Threat Intelligence at Money 20/20 US, Mastercard showcases its latest technology in preventing fraud, combining insights from Recorded Future
fintechmagazine.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
MasterCard is marketing its new MasterCard Threat Intelligence platform to issuers & acquirers. A source familiar w/ MasterCard’s internal operations told me MTI is flagging anime, VTubing, adult content, tabletop, video games as potentially “high fraud risk”
fintechmagazine.com/news/how-is-...
fintechmagazine.com/news/how-is-...
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this is gamedev
People are not lying about what happens when you do this. I've had five kids so far take potatoes and three take apples.
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
this is gamedev
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you ever notice how men love hitting on lesbians in the hopes that their magic dick gives them a shot, but they aren't brave enough to do what it would actually take by transitioning?
weak men these days smh
weak men these days smh
October 31, 2025 at 5:18 AM
you ever notice how men love hitting on lesbians in the hopes that their magic dick gives them a shot, but they aren't brave enough to do what it would actually take by transitioning?
weak men these days smh
weak men these days smh
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Eat the Reich x Jennifer’s Body sesh who’s in?
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Eat the Reich x Jennifer’s Body sesh who’s in?
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trans people have been yelling about this for years
*I* have been yelling about this FOR YEARS
and still the general cis response has been 🤷♂️
this will kill trans kids
and it’s the next step to making all trans existence impossible and illegal
do you understand the magnitude of what’s going on?
*I* have been yelling about this FOR YEARS
and still the general cis response has been 🤷♂️
this will kill trans kids
and it’s the next step to making all trans existence impossible and illegal
do you understand the magnitude of what’s going on?
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
trans people have been yelling about this for years
*I* have been yelling about this FOR YEARS
and still the general cis response has been 🤷♂️
this will kill trans kids
and it’s the next step to making all trans existence impossible and illegal
do you understand the magnitude of what’s going on?
*I* have been yelling about this FOR YEARS
and still the general cis response has been 🤷♂️
this will kill trans kids
and it’s the next step to making all trans existence impossible and illegal
do you understand the magnitude of what’s going on?
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Whoah wait really
🚨DEAD STATIC DRIVE HAS A RELEASE DATE!!!🚨
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
NOVEMBER 5TH Y'ALL.
Congrats to @mike.reuben.games, @leena.reuben.games, and the whole DSD team - I've been DYING to play this one.
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
NOVEMBER 5TH Y'ALL.
Congrats to @mike.reuben.games, @leena.reuben.games, and the whole DSD team - I've been DYING to play this one.
Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox
Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.
www.deadstaticdrive.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Whoah wait really
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IKEA is just bigger LEGO, but with Allen keys.
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
IKEA is just bigger LEGO, but with Allen keys.
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A reminder:
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyo—
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyo—
October 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
A reminder:
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyo—
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyone.
Disability will happen to everyo—
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“We hate tutorials, we hate yellow paint”. Exactly 30 seconds later in the Steam reviews: “this game sucks we got lost and it’s hard to play because we didn’t understand a core mechanic”
One of the most important jobs of a designer is understanding that there are some things that everyone says they want, but then absolutely hate if they get it
October 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
“We hate tutorials, we hate yellow paint”. Exactly 30 seconds later in the Steam reviews: “this game sucks we got lost and it’s hard to play because we didn’t understand a core mechanic”
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Here's some good news: who's coming with me and @ryehickman.bsky.social to GOBLIN TOWN!?!?!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here's some good news: who's coming with me and @ryehickman.bsky.social to GOBLIN TOWN!?!?!!!!
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Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Very happy with finally solving the problem of smooth terrain biome blending over very large distances in #ProjectWeirdLittleGuy this one has taken me a long time to figure out for myself. It's not #ScreenshotSaturday but I'm showing off anyway.
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Very happy with finally solving the problem of smooth terrain biome blending over very large distances in #ProjectWeirdLittleGuy this one has taken me a long time to figure out for myself. It's not #ScreenshotSaturday but I'm showing off anyway.
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Half of escalators are misnamed, because they are *actually* going down.
Elevators too.
Elevators too.
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Half of escalators are misnamed, because they are *actually* going down.
Elevators too.
Elevators too.