@ggiirr.bsky.social
I just need a place to yell about fandom stuff, please do not perceive me.
34 yo, already so tired
34 yo, already so tired
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All of this is spot on, with the additional factor that if trans kids grow up to be trans adults, they make it obvious that so many sexist pillars of the patriarchy/kyriarchy rely on the idea that gender/sex is obvious and immutable, and that certain paths are either required or denied on that basis
I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
All of this is spot on, with the additional factor that if trans kids grow up to be trans adults, they make it obvious that so many sexist pillars of the patriarchy/kyriarchy rely on the idea that gender/sex is obvious and immutable, and that certain paths are either required or denied on that basis
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@anyaustin.bsky.social got a bunch of people to guess how many trees are in skyrim and then donated $10,000 to Palestine Children's Relief Fund so that at least warrants watching him derive forestry sciences from first principles
How Many Trees Are There in Skyrim?
YouTube video by Any Austin
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@anyaustin.bsky.social got a bunch of people to guess how many trees are in skyrim and then donated $10,000 to Palestine Children's Relief Fund so that at least warrants watching him derive forestry sciences from first principles
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once again screaming at people about her public document full of historical clothing references and resources (which had it's most recent update on the 12th of january last year!)
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
Claire Hummel's Historical Fashion Reference & Resources - 🟧Heystack
A comprehensive list of historical fashion resources, including patterns, textiles, embroidery and more! - 🟧Heystack
heystacks.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
once again screaming at people about her public document full of historical clothing references and resources (which had it's most recent update on the 12th of january last year!)
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
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Larian CEO Swen Vincke says everyone at the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio is “more or less OK” with the way AI is being used on its new game. We’re not so sure about that.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Larian CEO Swen Vincke says everyone at the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio is “more or less OK” with the way AI is being used on its new game. We’re not so sure about that.
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I do want to clarify your ideas don't need to be deep and profound.
"This elf is a badass archer." is an idea. The challenge is how do you show your audience. This could be anything from a stick figure to a hyper realism. I used to say no wrong answers, but now, only one wrong answer. (GenAI)
"This elf is a badass archer." is an idea. The challenge is how do you show your audience. This could be anything from a stick figure to a hyper realism. I used to say no wrong answers, but now, only one wrong answer. (GenAI)
The very first lecture I had at art school, told us that we weren't there to learn to make beautiful images. We were there to learn to communicate ideas. (That could sometimes be beautiful but also not.)
If we wanted to make "soulless beauty" we were pointed to the door.
This was 20 years ago.
If we wanted to make "soulless beauty" we were pointed to the door.
This was 20 years ago.
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I do want to clarify your ideas don't need to be deep and profound.
"This elf is a badass archer." is an idea. The challenge is how do you show your audience. This could be anything from a stick figure to a hyper realism. I used to say no wrong answers, but now, only one wrong answer. (GenAI)
"This elf is a badass archer." is an idea. The challenge is how do you show your audience. This could be anything from a stick figure to a hyper realism. I used to say no wrong answers, but now, only one wrong answer. (GenAI)
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so uh... i had to start wearing glasses at work and...
December 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
so uh... i had to start wearing glasses at work and...
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*vibrates violently holding a degree in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration*
You do not need genAI to communicate your ideas as a non-artist to an artist! A generated image doesn't actually share the key info that needs to passed on AND it discourages fruitful discussion
You do not need genAI to communicate your ideas as a non-artist to an artist! A generated image doesn't actually share the key info that needs to passed on AND it discourages fruitful discussion
December 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
*vibrates violently holding a degree in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration*
You do not need genAI to communicate your ideas as a non-artist to an artist! A generated image doesn't actually share the key info that needs to passed on AND it discourages fruitful discussion
You do not need genAI to communicate your ideas as a non-artist to an artist! A generated image doesn't actually share the key info that needs to passed on AND it discourages fruitful discussion
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Okay, I'll make a thread of 50 indie games which I'll add to over the week, staring with.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Okay, I'll make a thread of 50 indie games which I'll add to over the week, staring with.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
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Dag 19: Sätter våra egna spår i världen!
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Day 19: Leaving our own marks in the world!
Storyboard and Cleanup by: Sofia Lantz Barzi
Background by: Sofia Lantz Brazi
Animation by: Emei Burell
Colours by: Aylen Solander
Music and sound by: @alegiovanetto.bsky.social
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Day 19: Leaving our own marks in the world!
Storyboard and Cleanup by: Sofia Lantz Barzi
Background by: Sofia Lantz Brazi
Animation by: Emei Burell
Colours by: Aylen Solander
Music and sound by: @alegiovanetto.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Dag 19: Sätter våra egna spår i världen!
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Day 19: Leaving our own marks in the world!
Storyboard and Cleanup by: Sofia Lantz Barzi
Background by: Sofia Lantz Brazi
Animation by: Emei Burell
Colours by: Aylen Solander
Music and sound by: @alegiovanetto.bsky.social
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Day 19: Leaving our own marks in the world!
Storyboard and Cleanup by: Sofia Lantz Barzi
Background by: Sofia Lantz Brazi
Animation by: Emei Burell
Colours by: Aylen Solander
Music and sound by: @alegiovanetto.bsky.social
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"Something that I have found difficult for non-artists to understand is that the ‘early messy stuff’ that non-arty folks insist can be ‘fixed by a human artist later’ is where the best work is done."
True of every creative field. You can't start building halfway up; the foundation has to be sound.
True of every creative field. You can't start building halfway up; the foundation has to be sound.
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Something that I have found difficult for non-artists to understand is that the ‘early messy stuff’ that non-arty folks insist can be ‘fixed by a human artist later’ is where the best work is done."
True of every creative field. You can't start building halfway up; the foundation has to be sound.
True of every creative field. You can't start building halfway up; the foundation has to be sound.
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Any day where Psychonauts 2 is sold on Steam for just 9$ is a pretty good day!
Support @doublefine.com and put a little jazz in your Raz!
Support @doublefine.com and put a little jazz in your Raz!
a cartoon character with headphones and goggles is jumping over a sphere
ALT: a cartoon character with headphones and goggles is jumping over a sphere
media.tenor.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Any day where Psychonauts 2 is sold on Steam for just 9$ is a pretty good day!
Support @doublefine.com and put a little jazz in your Raz!
Support @doublefine.com and put a little jazz in your Raz!
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Muting a Black woman to claim the vote was unanimous is so incredibly on the nose
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Muting a Black woman to claim the vote was unanimous is so incredibly on the nose
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I will never, ever, understand people who want to outsource their humanity. Learning how to make something feels amazing. And I mean the whole process, including the frustrating times. Because then you know you MADE it. You can't feel genuine pride in something you didn't make.
December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I will never, ever, understand people who want to outsource their humanity. Learning how to make something feels amazing. And I mean the whole process, including the frustrating times. Because then you know you MADE it. You can't feel genuine pride in something you didn't make.
I really wanted to add this behind the scenes from HTTYD (2010). Doing the work of figuring out how to communicate your ideas clearly is where these magical moments get made. If you throw that work in the trash, you throw away some of the best parts of your stories with it. youtu.be/vDsFQIWVfEQ?...
December 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I really wanted to add this behind the scenes from HTTYD (2010). Doing the work of figuring out how to communicate your ideas clearly is where these magical moments get made. If you throw that work in the trash, you throw away some of the best parts of your stories with it. youtu.be/vDsFQIWVfEQ?...
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First draft of the Face Hugger is also a grand example
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
First draft of the Face Hugger is also a grand example
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I never want to hear anyone say they can't convey their ideas without gen ai. you telling me you never saw a non-artist draw a wobbly bean shape in Pictionary and their partner yells "The Very Large Array!!!" and goddamnit that's exactly what it was!? get lost buddy
December 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I never want to hear anyone say they can't convey their ideas without gen ai. you telling me you never saw a non-artist draw a wobbly bean shape in Pictionary and their partner yells "The Very Large Array!!!" and goddamnit that's exactly what it was!? get lost buddy
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So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
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"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
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this is the most "Get a Job, Stay Away From Her" I've ever felt
![What’s the title or IP that you have yet to land but want?
Calvin and Hobbes. I’ve been chasing that for years and years, and I just have gotten nowhere with [creator] Bill Watterson. I began writing letters to him over 20 years ago. He lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and I was actually contemplating just going out there and just staying at a local Best Western and seeing if he ever shows up at the [local] bookstore. All he does is these wood carvings for poetry readings, and every now and then he goes to the bookstore and does signings.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bck7uabvjt4xu5uzn3exzhqj/bafkreihbf3oqirpgrhgcmd5ruwmeq6wi4bfhpzlgexh26yfjnb5g5i3a6q@jpeg)
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
this is the most "Get a Job, Stay Away From Her" I've ever felt
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just an fyi for portland ppl, this ursula exhibition is going on until february, it's free, and has a ton of her maps. plan for spending over an hour if you really want to take it all in
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
just an fyi for portland ppl, this ursula exhibition is going on until february, it's free, and has a ton of her maps. plan for spending over an hour if you really want to take it all in
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
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"figuring out how to express an idea" is like, the core part of being an artist. That's the hard part, that's the challenge, that's what drives you. It's frustrating when it's not working yes, but that makes the success all the better when you finally crack it.
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"figuring out how to express an idea" is like, the core part of being an artist. That's the hard part, that's the challenge, that's what drives you. It's frustrating when it's not working yes, but that makes the success all the better when you finally crack it.
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Fuck all of you saying "this is inevitable" or "it's here deal with it" or even "it's fine"/"it's not a big deal". Be antihuman on your own time. This is a moveable needle. It's ruining lives (mine included already), ruining the environment, ruining art and creativity, isn't needed and isn't wanted.
The AI Backlash Keeps Growing Stronger
As generative artificial intelligence tools continue to proliferate, pushback against the technology and its negative impacts grows stronger.
www.wired.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Fuck all of you saying "this is inevitable" or "it's here deal with it" or even "it's fine"/"it's not a big deal". Be antihuman on your own time. This is a moveable needle. It's ruining lives (mine included already), ruining the environment, ruining art and creativity, isn't needed and isn't wanted.
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This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
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black forest cake 🍰
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
black forest cake 🍰