David Lindsey Pittman
@dphrygian.com
MAEK GAEM
Principal Engineer at @questiongames.bsky.social
Co-founder at @minorkeygames.com, making Eldritch 2
Guitar, vinyl, film, pro wrestling
Texas born, Nebraska raised, California made
Anti-fascist
✝️🏳️🌈
👤 he/him 🌎 Texas 🔗 https://dphrygian.com/
Principal Engineer at @questiongames.bsky.social
Co-founder at @minorkeygames.com, making Eldritch 2
Guitar, vinyl, film, pro wrestling
Texas born, Nebraska raised, California made
Anti-fascist
✝️🏳️🌈
👤 he/him 🌎 Texas 🔗 https://dphrygian.com/
Pinned
Anyway, trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
I've been watching this series of "[band] covers [song] on the spot" videos for a bit and wow, this is probably the best ever. Excellent musicianship and almost automatic communication between the band members. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gme1...
Disco-Daddy Funk Band Covers Alice In Chains On The Spot (Ft. The Free Label)
YouTube video by Musora
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I've been watching this series of "[band] covers [song] on the spot" videos for a bit and wow, this is probably the best ever. Excellent musicianship and almost automatic communication between the band members. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gme1...
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A big reason proc gen feels so different to AI in spite of superficial similarities is exactly this!!
Proc Gen systems reflect the interests and creative preferences of the tool makers, whereas AI is catch-all sludge that reflects no specific point of view. It’s not remotely the same!
Proc Gen systems reflect the interests and creative preferences of the tool makers, whereas AI is catch-all sludge that reflects no specific point of view. It’s not remotely the same!
In case anyone ever asks, I *have* written a material generator and a music generator for Eldritch 2, but that's not AI. That's me taking all the things I personally know about those things, and writing my own tools to make the process a little faster and easier for myself. It's still 100% me, baby.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A big reason proc gen feels so different to AI in spite of superficial similarities is exactly this!!
Proc Gen systems reflect the interests and creative preferences of the tool makers, whereas AI is catch-all sludge that reflects no specific point of view. It’s not remotely the same!
Proc Gen systems reflect the interests and creative preferences of the tool makers, whereas AI is catch-all sludge that reflects no specific point of view. It’s not remotely the same!
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if you want to leave a positive review but don't know what to say I have a suggestion
![My review of Caves of Qud. "Creator is cringe and gay. [thumbs up]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:spxpslnaahdrez5zg2knsz7y/bafkreifvqx6fcv5wgflbgb2vejha6yoaxxp2uncq7qkxdqb7f3fl2aekdm@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
if you want to leave a positive review but don't know what to say I have a suggestion
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I used to be stuck in an endless cycle of life, death and rebirth. I still am, but I used to be too
In samsara, wheel reinvents you
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I used to be stuck in an endless cycle of life, death and rebirth. I still am, but I used to be too
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November 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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And one other thing: we’re being told that AI is the only way to make games cheaper and faster, to pull us from this precipice of production nightmares the industry has found itself in. That it’s necessary.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
And one other thing: we’re being told that AI is the only way to make games cheaper and faster, to pull us from this precipice of production nightmares the industry has found itself in. That it’s necessary.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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this is what game programming is like
I still think this is a strong contender for the funniest video ever uploaded. Absolutely unbeatable comedic rhythm
June 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
this is what game programming is like
We don't use generative AI at either Minor Key Games or Question. Partly on principle, and partly because we're really good at what we do.
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We don't use generative AI at either Minor Key Games or Question. Partly on principle, and partly because we're really good at what we do.
Still got extremely mixed feelings on IT: Welcome to Derry. Ep3 had some highlights (I liked the 1908 stuff and everything with Hanlon and Hallorann) but that climactic sequence was so silly.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Still got extremely mixed feelings on IT: Welcome to Derry. Ep3 had some highlights (I liked the 1908 stuff and everything with Hanlon and Hallorann) but that climactic sequence was so silly.
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“0% woke shit”
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
“0% woke shit”
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
Hot take: PLUR1BUS good.
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Hot take: PLUR1BUS good.
Men are hot.
He and Colman Domingo looked incredible
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Men are hot.
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I'm going to do this again today at ~noon pacific, if you're a game dev nerd and want to join us... or just make fun of my voice acting, I guess? valid
I streamed a tiny bit of my actual work process on our Discord (discord.com/invite/TyzEj...), this week - at least the part that anyone can hear.
I think ... I liked it. Uh oh
I think ... I liked it. Uh oh
a bald man wearing glasses and a tie is sitting at a desk with his arms crossed .
ALT: a bald man wearing glasses and a tie is sitting at a desk with his arms crossed .
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm going to do this again today at ~noon pacific, if you're a game dev nerd and want to join us... or just make fun of my voice acting, I guess? valid
I took a nap this evening and woke up with no idea what time it was, and my bedroom thermostat said 3:30 AM and I was like YEAH THAT SOUNDS RIGHT. (It was 9:45 PM.)
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I took a nap this evening and woke up with no idea what time it was, and my bedroom thermostat said 3:30 AM and I was like YEAH THAT SOUNDS RIGHT. (It was 9:45 PM.)
I'm gonna run for president of the Yoo-nited States, on a simple platform that Daylight Saving Time is some bullshit.
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I'm gonna run for president of the Yoo-nited States, on a simple platform that Daylight Saving Time is some bullshit.
Remember that time The Gaslight Anthem opened a show by playing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (for the first time ever) and I was there? Man, I miss concerts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq8...
The Gaslight Anthem - House of Blues Dallas 08/11/24 Smells Like Teen Spirit + American Slang
YouTube video by Junkyard Athletic
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Remember that time The Gaslight Anthem opened a show by playing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (for the first time ever) and I was there? Man, I miss concerts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq8...
Xalavier is not only a great game developer and one of my best friends but also the best at doing unhinged short form videos.
ECONOMICS GAMES ARE NOT ABOUT MONEY AND I CAN PROVE IT BY SHOWING THIS ALIEN BABY ABSOLUTELY BEEFING IT AND LOSING ALL AUTONOMY AND LIVELIHOOD IN SPACE WARLORD BABY TRADING SIMULATOR.
I GROW MORE NORMAL BY THE DAY.
I GROW MORE NORMAL BY THE DAY.
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Xalavier is not only a great game developer and one of my best friends but also the best at doing unhinged short form videos.
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remember remember this month is november
halloween's already been
i see no reason why halloween season
couldn't just happen again
halloween's already been
i see no reason why halloween season
couldn't just happen again
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
remember remember this month is november
halloween's already been
i see no reason why halloween season
couldn't just happen again
halloween's already been
i see no reason why halloween season
couldn't just happen again
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For some reason the media is not mentioning that the reason GTA6 is being delayed is they fired 40 staff over threats of unionization and now the rest of their staff are revolting
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
For some reason the media is not mentioning that the reason GTA6 is being delayed is they fired 40 staff over threats of unionization and now the rest of their staff are revolting
Wait, it's November?
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Wait, it's November?
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This is art
Baseus 145W 20,800mAh laptop power bank is $55.99 at Amazon when you use the coupon on the item page. Also GTA 6 is delayed until November 19, 2026 https://zdcs.link/9ZMjXv
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is art
Alamo Drafthouse presents: THE LIGHTHOUSE Movie Party
YouTube video by Alamo Drafthouse
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hot take: the world is a vampire.
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Hot take: the world is a vampire.
I had a ticket to see Murder By Death tonight, on their final tour. They've been one of my favorite bands for over 2 decades, and I've never seen them live. I couldn't do it. 😭
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I had a ticket to see Murder By Death tonight, on their final tour. They've been one of my favorite bands for over 2 decades, and I've never seen them live. I couldn't do it. 😭