Ted DiNola
@esdin.net
Game programmer, designer, and consultant. Helping folks build games, studios, and other things with intention.
Hit up Dazzling Nights at the Leu Gardens and it sure was pretty
December 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Hit up Dazzling Nights at the Leu Gardens and it sure was pretty
We literally sold out 😆
Had a blast on stage with my improv fam!
Had a blast on stage with my improv fam!
October 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We literally sold out 😆
Had a blast on stage with my improv fam!
Had a blast on stage with my improv fam!
In Orlando? Want to see some pro improvisers at work? If so, this show is not the one for you! But if you’re up to watch some beginners run around and have a blast, our Improv Showcase is October 1st at SAK! Come on out!
www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5993
www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5993
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In Orlando? Want to see some pro improvisers at work? If so, this show is not the one for you! But if you’re up to watch some beginners run around and have a blast, our Improv Showcase is October 1st at SAK! Come on out!
www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5993
www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5993
This was one of the hardest things I have ever done in a video game
September 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
This was one of the hardest things I have ever done in a video game
This dude doesn’t have a name in game, but they could have called him “Pogo Tutorial”. I went in but a Pogo-Boy, and came out a Pogo-Man. (After many avoidable deaths)
September 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This dude doesn’t have a name in game, but they could have called him “Pogo Tutorial”. I went in but a Pogo-Boy, and came out a Pogo-Man. (After many avoidable deaths)
And added in vertical movement and camera tracking.
July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
And added in vertical movement and camera tracking.
Messing around with some Homeworld inspired selection and movement
July 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Messing around with some Homeworld inspired selection and movement
Got my free birthday coffee and a lil kitty came with it
June 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Got my free birthday coffee and a lil kitty came with it
Did the little test. Got some characters. Fun was had by all?
May 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Did the little test. Got some characters. Fun was had by all?
Immediate flashback to that time I found pizza in a cone and was simultaneously offended and impressed
May 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Immediate flashback to that time I found pizza in a cone and was simultaneously offended and impressed
We’re having another fantastic GDK at #GDC, and someone is currently OWNING a Whitney Houston number. Such a flex! ✨
Here til 1am at Butter! Shoot me a DM if you want to join!
Here til 1am at Butter! Shoot me a DM if you want to join!
March 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
We’re having another fantastic GDK at #GDC, and someone is currently OWNING a Whitney Houston number. Such a flex! ✨
Here til 1am at Butter! Shoot me a DM if you want to join!
Here til 1am at Butter! Shoot me a DM if you want to join!
So, my experiments with AI have been focused on Collaboration with Experts. Have had the amazing opportunity this week to hang with my friend @hapticanimal.bsky.social who works at the bleeding edge of ceramics, and we trained up a little instance from imagining myself as a baby potter, up to this:
March 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So, my experiments with AI have been focused on Collaboration with Experts. Have had the amazing opportunity this week to hang with my friend @hapticanimal.bsky.social who works at the bleeding edge of ceramics, and we trained up a little instance from imagining myself as a baby potter, up to this:
Got to spend some time with my friend Sheila tonight at a good spot in #Portland
It’s kind fun to go back to school when it’s a pub. (Kennedy School McMennamins, Boiler Room)
It’s kind fun to go back to school when it’s a pub. (Kennedy School McMennamins, Boiler Room)
March 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Got to spend some time with my friend Sheila tonight at a good spot in #Portland
It’s kind fun to go back to school when it’s a pub. (Kennedy School McMennamins, Boiler Room)
It’s kind fun to go back to school when it’s a pub. (Kennedy School McMennamins, Boiler Room)
Peeled myself away from emails and spent some time with some Portland folks here in Portland. Beulahland is a good spot made better by good company.
March 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Peeled myself away from emails and spent some time with some Portland folks here in Portland. Beulahland is a good spot made better by good company.
All good things come to an end, and it’s time to leave Aotearoa. Had a nice final stop in Auckland with some lovely conversations and equally lovely folks.
March 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
All good things come to an end, and it’s time to leave Aotearoa. Had a nice final stop in Auckland with some lovely conversations and equally lovely folks.
Christchurch was a fantastic time. Talented folks doing good work in a lovely town. Hoping to spend more time there in the future, and looking forward to more conversations with the community!
February 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Christchurch was a fantastic time. Talented folks doing good work in a lovely town. Hoping to spend more time there in the future, and looking forward to more conversations with the community!
Had a lovely time in #Wellington full of good conversations, good places, and more than one good bird! Hope to see you soon!
Next stop, #Christchurch!
#TedInANZ #GameDev
Next stop, #Christchurch!
#TedInANZ #GameDev
February 25, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Had a lovely time in #Wellington full of good conversations, good places, and more than one good bird! Hope to see you soon!
Next stop, #Christchurch!
#TedInANZ #GameDev
Next stop, #Christchurch!
#TedInANZ #GameDev
I’m had a wonderful time and am sad to be leaving Australia but they chose right by putting a koala on the sign. Very mid animals, good reason to leave.
Facts:
- Venereal diseases
- Smooth brain
- Sleep more than they wake
- Subsist off poisonous garbage
- Responsible for the housing crisis
🐨 🗑️a
Facts:
- Venereal diseases
- Smooth brain
- Sleep more than they wake
- Subsist off poisonous garbage
- Responsible for the housing crisis
🐨 🗑️a
February 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I’m had a wonderful time and am sad to be leaving Australia but they chose right by putting a koala on the sign. Very mid animals, good reason to leave.
Facts:
- Venereal diseases
- Smooth brain
- Sleep more than they wake
- Subsist off poisonous garbage
- Responsible for the housing crisis
🐨 🗑️a
Facts:
- Venereal diseases
- Smooth brain
- Sleep more than they wake
- Subsist off poisonous garbage
- Responsible for the housing crisis
🐨 🗑️a
Tasmania has gone to the dogs, and so should you.
February 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Tasmania has gone to the dogs, and so should you.
“Bought” a gallery in sponsorship of MONA’s Namedropping exhibit. Best $3 I have ever spent.
February 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
“Bought” a gallery in sponsorship of MONA’s Namedropping exhibit. Best $3 I have ever spent.