Ted DiNola
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Ted DiNola
@esdin.net
Game programmer, designer, and consultant. Helping folks build games, studios, and other things with intention.
“Artisanal games made with 100% human labor”
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I’m being a bit melodramatic 😂
It’s all just tool building. Learning to keep trusting our instincts but also get better at making offers, picking them up, and building constructively.

Bad habits being, not necessarily broken, as much as recognized!
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
So a ton of shooters have that opening section where you don’t have a weapon yet, enemies running past windows or fences.

If you just took that and extended it out, viola, horror walking simulator.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
With the current US brain drain thanks to the collapse of our grant systems (and the new visa costs gutting our ability to retain expertise), this is the exact opposite of what the rest of the world should be doing 😔
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Highly relatable
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I’m kinda partial to “Gabecube”
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I hope your brain will respect birthday law and let you get some rest!
September 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I actually liked the rhythm of the blasted steps runback.

Now Bilewater… that is a whole different beast…
September 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM