jason grinblat
@jfg.land
creative head at freehold games
co-creator — Caves of Qud, Sproggiwood
generated histories, hidden monasteries, sentient plants🌹🌹
he/him
co-creator — Caves of Qud, Sproggiwood
generated histories, hidden monasteries, sentient plants🌹🌹
he/him
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jason grinblat
@jfg.land
· Nov 13
new folks, hello
I'm Jason Grinblat, co-creator of Caves of Qud (which is coming out in 3 WEEKS)
I'm a practitioner who likes theory, a poet who likes math, a designer of 100+ hr games who is uh deeply skeptical of videogames as a cultural project
into monasteries, emergence, & frame narratives
I'm Jason Grinblat, co-creator of Caves of Qud (which is coming out in 3 WEEKS)
I'm a practitioner who likes theory, a poet who likes math, a designer of 100+ hr games who is uh deeply skeptical of videogames as a cultural project
into monasteries, emergence, & frame narratives
the desaturated palettes of Alpha/Beta cards are healing serum to me
my favorite example of this is the original printing of rock hydra, which informs you that the +1/+1 counters are heads, and proceeds to describe what happens to the heads diegetically
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
the desaturated palettes of Alpha/Beta cards are healing serum to me
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![Gregory Possum-Encounterer @gr... • 8mo
Achieve enlightenment
> You can't do that here.
Get satori
> You can't do that here.
Become one with universe
> You don't have UNIVERSE in your inventory.
[replying]
numbers station morning...
@griph.bsky.social
Go up
> you cannot enter Nirvana with Desires in your inventory
>drop Desires
you now have 2 Desires
March 23, 2024 at 11:08 AM](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vzh3zzjcbamllzjadsmfooxq/bafkreierb4dqdmaztk4fp2sc3gy6vw4tbmutoh4r5ghft4qw2hvu52ynpy@jpeg)
Two shout outs today, one to our discord mods and @alexgorlando.bsky.social for the incredible job they do managing the Caves of Qud community
one to @craigoryhamilton.bsky.social for the most atmospheric sci-fantasy soundtrack on planet Earth
one to @craigoryhamilton.bsky.social for the most atmospheric sci-fantasy soundtrack on planet Earth
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Two shout outs today, one to our discord mods and @alexgorlando.bsky.social for the incredible job they do managing the Caves of Qud community
one to @craigoryhamilton.bsky.social for the most atmospheric sci-fantasy soundtrack on planet Earth
one to @craigoryhamilton.bsky.social for the most atmospheric sci-fantasy soundtrack on planet Earth
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she’s a 10 but Excel thinks she’s October
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
she’s a 10 but Excel thinks she’s October
"creator is cringe and gay and all the bushes deal damage" is a fair review but should have resulted in a thumbs up
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
"creator is cringe and gay and all the bushes deal damage" is a fair review but should have resulted in a thumbs up
Introduced my 20mo to cream cheese literally three minutes ago and now if I give him a piece of plain bagel he looks at me like I did war crimes
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Introduced my 20mo to cream cheese literally three minutes ago and now if I give him a piece of plain bagel he looks at me like I did war crimes
this site not being capable of generating something as sublimely deranged as problems clown is a problem (clown)
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
this site not being capable of generating something as sublimely deranged as problems clown is a problem (clown)
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My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
The Round-about Orchard: A tiny OtGW fan game by JuliaMinamata
A two-room adventure game that takes about fifteen minutes to play
juliaminamata.itch.io
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!!
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
Ambrosia Sky 🪐 | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Soft Rains Games
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!!
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
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I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
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just put this out there again for the afternoon people; I'm sure there are bigger orgs out there, but I 100% know and vouch for this guy, he's just on the ground doin stuff for people, itll all end up in peoples bellies.
An old friend of mine was out in Jamaica when the hurricane hit and is now out buying and distributing food and helping with repairs, chip in if you can!
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Donate to Help Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa, organized by chad boylen
Hey there I'm Chad, an American living in Jamaica. We have hurricane Meli… chad boylen needs your support for Donate to Help Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa
www.gofundme.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
just put this out there again for the afternoon people; I'm sure there are bigger orgs out there, but I 100% know and vouch for this guy, he's just on the ground doin stuff for people, itll all end up in peoples bellies.
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The AWARD-WINNING Caves of Qud is on sale for 20% off ✨
Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/333640/C...
Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/333640/C...
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The AWARD-WINNING Caves of Qud is on sale for 20% off ✨
Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/333640/C...
Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/333640/C...
A cool thing about having half a brain and even a quarter ounce of sincerity is that it's manifestly obvious Mamdani isn't antisemitic. Just radiantly Islamophobic to say otherwise
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A cool thing about having half a brain and even a quarter ounce of sincerity is that it's manifestly obvious Mamdani isn't antisemitic. Just radiantly Islamophobic to say otherwise
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
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A short life to them, and a jolly death.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A short life to them, and a jolly death.
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Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
By the dictates of New York City law, Mamdani gets the red beret AND the girls' spaghetti dinners
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
By the dictates of New York City law, Mamdani gets the red beret AND the girls' spaghetti dinners
If every Silwa and Cuomo voter had voted together, they'd all still be fucking losers
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If every Silwa and Cuomo voter had voted together, they'd all still be fucking losers
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Hey friends!
After taking a time off after PhD, I am now seeking new opportunities!
My skill set is diverse, so I'm seeking a range of positions (thread), but in short:
If you need someone with 🖥️technical skills who knows how 🐉narrative affects 📡communities, I am interested in chatting with you.
After taking a time off after PhD, I am now seeking new opportunities!
My skill set is diverse, so I'm seeking a range of positions (thread), but in short:
If you need someone with 🖥️technical skills who knows how 🐉narrative affects 📡communities, I am interested in chatting with you.
November 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hey friends!
After taking a time off after PhD, I am now seeking new opportunities!
My skill set is diverse, so I'm seeking a range of positions (thread), but in short:
If you need someone with 🖥️technical skills who knows how 🐉narrative affects 📡communities, I am interested in chatting with you.
After taking a time off after PhD, I am now seeking new opportunities!
My skill set is diverse, so I'm seeking a range of positions (thread), but in short:
If you need someone with 🖥️technical skills who knows how 🐉narrative affects 📡communities, I am interested in chatting with you.
it's wild that everyone knows what these five words mean. just a worldwide incantation we all share
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
it's wild that everyone knows what these five words mean. just a worldwide incantation we all share
Appearing on Wirecutter's Best Boyfriends for 2025 list under the heading "Recommendation rescinded due to persistent filtration issues"
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Appearing on Wirecutter's Best Boyfriends for 2025 list under the heading "Recommendation rescinded due to persistent filtration issues"
when my cat jumps out of the bath
woe to that sailor, whiskers and all
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
when my cat jumps out of the bath
Stale bread just endorsed Andrew Cuomo
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Stale bread just endorsed Andrew Cuomo
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Just a reminder, we're interviewing @ectafoole.bsky.social @unormal.bsky.social @jfg.land this coming week about the Caves of Qud ending! The finale to our podcast series about Qud (Part 1: eggplant.show/into-the-dep...)
If you've got questions, send them in!
If you've got questions, send them in!
Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games: Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 1)
In the first installment of a new Into the Depths series, we dive into the brilliant . This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015, and we're cel...
eggplant.show
November 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just a reminder, we're interviewing @ectafoole.bsky.social @unormal.bsky.social @jfg.land this coming week about the Caves of Qud ending! The finale to our podcast series about Qud (Part 1: eggplant.show/into-the-dep...)
If you've got questions, send them in!
If you've got questions, send them in!