Ricardo
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Emerging artist, former tech bro, gamer and sports fan.
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I never said it wasn’t cruel and hard on the employees families. And you were right about Valve to be fair but they are in a unique situation because Steam prints money.
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I never said it wasn’t cruel and hard on the employees families. And you were right about Valve to be fair but they are in a unique situation because Steam prints money.
Never said it wasn't due to money. But a 4-5 year project isn't that easy to plan all in advance, especially a creative project. It doesn't have to be all due to management incompetence. There are also some specific industry scenarios like targeting hardware with a limited shelf life (consoles).
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Never said it wasn't due to money. But a 4-5 year project isn't that easy to plan all in advance, especially a creative project. It doesn't have to be all due to management incompetence. There are also some specific industry scenarios like targeting hardware with a limited shelf life (consoles).
Fair but sometimes the scope of the project makes it hard to determine dates with exactitude. Like good luck planning a 5 year project like the Witcher 4 or something even longer like GTA 6.
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Fair but sometimes the scope of the project makes it hard to determine dates with exactitude. Like good luck planning a 5 year project like the Witcher 4 or something even longer like GTA 6.
I agree but will you accept that there
are some scenarios where crunch is likely and these scenarios happen sometimes in the game industry? It can be the scope of the project too. Sometimes games are 4-5 year projects. It’s hard to plan a project of that scope accurately.
are some scenarios where crunch is likely and these scenarios happen sometimes in the game industry? It can be the scope of the project too. Sometimes games are 4-5 year projects. It’s hard to plan a project of that scope accurately.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I agree but will you accept that there
are some scenarios where crunch is likely and these scenarios happen sometimes in the game industry? It can be the scope of the project too. Sometimes games are 4-5 year projects. It’s hard to plan a project of that scope accurately.
are some scenarios where crunch is likely and these scenarios happen sometimes in the game industry? It can be the scope of the project too. Sometimes games are 4-5 year projects. It’s hard to plan a project of that scope accurately.
Ok bud, have a nice day.
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Ok bud, have a nice day.
Never said it was a good thing, just that it happens. It used to happen more when the gaming industry revolved around retail.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Never said it was a good thing, just that it happens. It used to happen more when the gaming industry revolved around retail.
Good point, they make hats now.
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Good point, they make hats now.
I’ve known people who work in game companies and crunch is very real. It may be short (a month or two) but it happens.
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I’ve known people who work in game companies and crunch is very real. It may be short (a month or two) but it happens.
Oh of course and they are hurting the customers as well by rushing the product. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. Look up EA wives if you don’t believe me.
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Oh of course and they are hurting the customers as well by rushing the product. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. Look up EA wives if you don’t believe me.
? Have you worked in the industry?
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
? Have you worked in the industry?
Yeah that’s true Valve can do that. But most game companies have to hit deadlines for the holidays.
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Yeah that’s true Valve can do that. But most game companies have to hit deadlines for the holidays.
Not always. Creative work isn’t like building a bridge. Estimates aren’t perfect.
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Not always. Creative work isn’t like building a bridge. Estimates aren’t perfect.
Outside of crunch time, game companies are flexible but hard deadlines require crunch.
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Outside of crunch time, game companies are flexible but hard deadlines require crunch.
Eh, Valve is the game industry they do everything to keep them happy because crunch time is really hardcore.
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Eh, Valve is the game industry they do everything to keep them happy because crunch time is really hardcore.
Seven Nation Army is a sports anthem
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Seven Nation Army is a sports anthem
The 90's had the Rodney King riots, the war in Somalia, the wars in Chekoslovakia, Yugoslavia, the Iraq Wars, the dot com crash, Y2K, etc... It had plenty of bullshit, but it hit harder overseas.
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The 90's had the Rodney King riots, the war in Somalia, the wars in Chekoslovakia, Yugoslavia, the Iraq Wars, the dot com crash, Y2K, etc... It had plenty of bullshit, but it hit harder overseas.
You do a great job of preserving your whites and capturing the intensity of the pyro. Nice work.
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
You do a great job of preserving your whites and capturing the intensity of the pyro. Nice work.
That panoramic perspective is tight, bro. love it.
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
That panoramic perspective is tight, bro. love it.
Thanks for embracing Puerto Rico and visiting our island. Wishing you success on behalf of our Newyorican brothers.
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for embracing Puerto Rico and visiting our island. Wishing you success on behalf of our Newyorican brothers.
the only thing that comes to mind is...
a woman with red hair is smiling and says just smile and nod
ALT: a woman with red hair is smiling and says just smile and nod
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November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
the only thing that comes to mind is...
Fall season really adds some nice color to the pictures.
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Fall season really adds some nice color to the pictures.
Yup, from a Howard Stern interview. Its out there online, there are receipts. He used to be the owner of Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss teen USA.
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Yup, from a Howard Stern interview. Its out there online, there are receipts. He used to be the owner of Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss teen USA.
Man you are so freaking good at watercolor. Respect!
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Man you are so freaking good at watercolor. Respect!
Argentina and bailing out fascists. Name a better duo.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Argentina and bailing out fascists. Name a better duo.