Philip Harris
@solitarymindset.com
Game Designer and writer. By day, I develop video games. By night, I write urban fantasy and horror novels and screenplays. He/him. Co-chair of Greater Vancouver Chapter of HWA. All opinions my own. http://www.solitarymindset.com
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Philip Harris
@solitarymindset.com
· Feb 10
Serial Killer Z
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Welcome new followers!
I’m a video game developer and horror writer, sometimes at the same time. I mostly post about horror, video games, and cats.
The first book in my serial killer vs zombies series, Serial Killer Z, is currently on sale for 0.99c. www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZXJM14 #booksky
I’m a video game developer and horror writer, sometimes at the same time. I mostly post about horror, video games, and cats.
The first book in my serial killer vs zombies series, Serial Killer Z, is currently on sale for 0.99c. www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZXJM14 #booksky
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We have 2 BONUS VIDEOS on the noclip_2 Patreon - bonus scenes from our chat with @brandon.insertcredit.com and a tour of his incredible games and media collection.
REMEMBER - all the funds we get on noclip_2 go to us highlighting amazing new games from all types of developers.
patreon.com/noclip2
REMEMBER - all the funds we get on noclip_2 go to us highlighting amazing new games from all types of developers.
patreon.com/noclip2
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We have 2 BONUS VIDEOS on the noclip_2 Patreon - bonus scenes from our chat with @brandon.insertcredit.com and a tour of his incredible games and media collection.
REMEMBER - all the funds we get on noclip_2 go to us highlighting amazing new games from all types of developers.
patreon.com/noclip2
REMEMBER - all the funds we get on noclip_2 go to us highlighting amazing new games from all types of developers.
patreon.com/noclip2
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Videogames are always capable of surprising you. By which I mean I can never tell which settings submenu I’m going to find subtitles under.
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Videogames are always capable of surprising you. By which I mean I can never tell which settings submenu I’m going to find subtitles under.
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#Dispatch devs have no interest in using AI for game development 🎮
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#Dispatch devs have no interest in using AI for game development 🎮
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
"AI feels like a production solution, not a creative one. Maybe it's a creative one if you aren't creative"
"Whatever we're building, it has to connect. It's got to be made by people. It's got to connect to people"
(via GIBiz)
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We're sending out SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR Steam keys to creators who want to play the game on their channels this week. There's still time to get involved if you want to be one of them!
Fill out the interest form below and we'll be in touch ⬇️
Fill out the interest form below and we'll be in touch ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We're sending out SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR Steam keys to creators who want to play the game on their channels this week. There's still time to get involved if you want to be one of them!
Fill out the interest form below and we'll be in touch ⬇️
Fill out the interest form below and we'll be in touch ⬇️
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The 20th annual Short Story Challenge by @nycmidnight.bsky.social takes place on January 23rd! I'm signing up. (Get a discount code by posting to social media.) Learn more at nycmidnight.com/ssc
The Short Story Challenge — nycmidnight
The Short Story Challenge is an annual creative writing competition that challenges writers around the world to create short stories based on genre, subject, and character assignments in as little as ...
nycmidnight.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The 20th annual Short Story Challenge by @nycmidnight.bsky.social takes place on January 23rd! I'm signing up. (Get a discount code by posting to social media.) Learn more at nycmidnight.com/ssc
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It really should be easy for a video game studio CEO to have faith in their team, which has been making games very successfully with real human artists until now.
Looking at your own success and deciding to "wait out the courts" on using LLM theft is wild behavior and so disrespectful to your devs
Looking at your own success and deciding to "wait out the courts" on using LLM theft is wild behavior and so disrespectful to your devs
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It really should be easy for a video game studio CEO to have faith in their team, which has been making games very successfully with real human artists until now.
Looking at your own success and deciding to "wait out the courts" on using LLM theft is wild behavior and so disrespectful to your devs
Looking at your own success and deciding to "wait out the courts" on using LLM theft is wild behavior and so disrespectful to your devs
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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The GAMES FROM VANCOUVER 🍁 Steam sale goes live Nov 21-30 with over 50 discounted games!
We've partnered with @bbigames.bsky.social to present a digital showcase of talent from Greater Vancouver.
Mark your calendar to snag a great deal and discover hits you might not have known were made here!
We've partnered with @bbigames.bsky.social to present a digital showcase of talent from Greater Vancouver.
Mark your calendar to snag a great deal and discover hits you might not have known were made here!
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The GAMES FROM VANCOUVER 🍁 Steam sale goes live Nov 21-30 with over 50 discounted games!
We've partnered with @bbigames.bsky.social to present a digital showcase of talent from Greater Vancouver.
Mark your calendar to snag a great deal and discover hits you might not have known were made here!
We've partnered with @bbigames.bsky.social to present a digital showcase of talent from Greater Vancouver.
Mark your calendar to snag a great deal and discover hits you might not have known were made here!
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Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
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Doing my AdventureX prep! Business cards all done. Last moment shopping, done! All that's left is to pack.
If you're looking to hire a writer/narrative designer and want to catch up over the weekend, then please drop me a message.
#advxconf #advx25 #adventurex
If you're looking to hire a writer/narrative designer and want to catch up over the weekend, then please drop me a message.
#advxconf #advx25 #adventurex
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Doing my AdventureX prep! Business cards all done. Last moment shopping, done! All that's left is to pack.
If you're looking to hire a writer/narrative designer and want to catch up over the weekend, then please drop me a message.
#advxconf #advx25 #adventurex
If you're looking to hire a writer/narrative designer and want to catch up over the weekend, then please drop me a message.
#advxconf #advx25 #adventurex
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I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
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when in doubt: movies 🧡
November 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
when in doubt: movies 🧡
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Hannah is an incredible writer who always looks to take on new challenges and build her skills up to support any game she’s on. There is nothing that daunts her or that she says “no a writer doesn’t do that” she’s a full team player. I hope someone grabs her quick. She’s incredible.
Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hannah is an incredible writer who always looks to take on new challenges and build her skills up to support any game she’s on. There is nothing that daunts her or that she says “no a writer doesn’t do that” she’s a full team player. I hope someone grabs her quick. She’s incredible.
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TWO weeks to our FIRST Vancouver Game Expo! 👀
🍁 Play demos from Vancouver devs
🍁 View some stunnin' art
🍁 Snap up some cute merch
🍁 Party the evening away at our afterparty
Get tickets here: vangameconnect.ca/tickets
🍁 Play demos from Vancouver devs
🍁 View some stunnin' art
🍁 Snap up some cute merch
🍁 Party the evening away at our afterparty
Get tickets here: vangameconnect.ca/tickets
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
TWO weeks to our FIRST Vancouver Game Expo! 👀
🍁 Play demos from Vancouver devs
🍁 View some stunnin' art
🍁 Snap up some cute merch
🍁 Party the evening away at our afterparty
Get tickets here: vangameconnect.ca/tickets
🍁 Play demos from Vancouver devs
🍁 View some stunnin' art
🍁 Snap up some cute merch
🍁 Party the evening away at our afterparty
Get tickets here: vangameconnect.ca/tickets
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Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
November 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
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It's fine, it's just placeholder
It's only a couple background things
Nobody reads those anyway
Don't worry, it reflects the creative intent of the team
You see, they're just a little guy
Wow, I had no idea
I mean you can barely tell
Well, all my friends bought it
It's only a couple background things
Nobody reads those anyway
Don't worry, it reflects the creative intent of the team
You see, they're just a little guy
Wow, I had no idea
I mean you can barely tell
Well, all my friends bought it
Call of Duty isn't even hiding the fact that loads of its calling cards and other unlockables are AI generated this year.
For one of the biggest video game franchises in the world this is pretty disgusting...
For one of the biggest video game franchises in the world this is pretty disgusting...
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It's fine, it's just placeholder
It's only a couple background things
Nobody reads those anyway
Don't worry, it reflects the creative intent of the team
You see, they're just a little guy
Wow, I had no idea
I mean you can barely tell
Well, all my friends bought it
It's only a couple background things
Nobody reads those anyway
Don't worry, it reflects the creative intent of the team
You see, they're just a little guy
Wow, I had no idea
I mean you can barely tell
Well, all my friends bought it
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Can't we just get out of this generative AI scam already and enjoy pretending to be in a different dystopian nightmare?
Read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
www.penny-arcade.com...
#ARCRaiders #AISlop #StupidMorales #Ursula #DevilsBargain #Comedy #ForYou
Read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
www.penny-arcade.com...
#ARCRaiders #AISlop #StupidMorales #Ursula #DevilsBargain #Comedy #ForYou
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Can't we just get out of this generative AI scam already and enjoy pretending to be in a different dystopian nightmare?
Read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
www.penny-arcade.com...
#ARCRaiders #AISlop #StupidMorales #Ursula #DevilsBargain #Comedy #ForYou
Read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
www.penny-arcade.com...
#ARCRaiders #AISlop #StupidMorales #Ursula #DevilsBargain #Comedy #ForYou
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Happy Nov 14th, everybody!
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Nov 14th, everybody!
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The Last Caretaker is Channel37’s haunting yet hopeful look at humanity’s final sanctuary. A story of memory, connection, and what it means to endure.
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Last Caretaker is Channel37’s haunting yet hopeful look at humanity’s final sanctuary. A story of memory, connection, and what it means to endure.
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
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Attention, Sleepers!
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector has been nominated in the Narrative and GOTY categories for The @indiegameawards.gg!
Congratulations to @jumpovertheage.com, and thanks to all the Sleepers out there who have journeyed across the Starward Belt.
💫 bit.ly/CS2Steam
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector has been nominated in the Narrative and GOTY categories for The @indiegameawards.gg!
Congratulations to @jumpovertheage.com, and thanks to all the Sleepers out there who have journeyed across the Starward Belt.
💫 bit.ly/CS2Steam
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Attention, Sleepers!
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector has been nominated in the Narrative and GOTY categories for The @indiegameawards.gg!
Congratulations to @jumpovertheage.com, and thanks to all the Sleepers out there who have journeyed across the Starward Belt.
💫 bit.ly/CS2Steam
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector has been nominated in the Narrative and GOTY categories for The @indiegameawards.gg!
Congratulations to @jumpovertheage.com, and thanks to all the Sleepers out there who have journeyed across the Starward Belt.
💫 bit.ly/CS2Steam
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If you enjoyed a book(s), here are 10 things you can do to exercise your enormous power as a reader and radically help the author. And every action here is free:
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If you enjoyed a book(s), here are 10 things you can do to exercise your enormous power as a reader and radically help the author. And every action here is free:
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
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Reminder: If you use generative AI for *any of your writing tasks* you are a Slopper not a writer and should be ashamed of yourself. The end.
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Reminder: If you use generative AI for *any of your writing tasks* you are a Slopper not a writer and should be ashamed of yourself. The end.
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Citizen Sleeper in the best company possible 😁
Only one day left to get the bundle!
Only one day left to get the bundle!
🚨 The Clones and Consciousness bundle ends soon! 🧠
Explore both The Orchard and the Starward Belt in this blockbuster bundle, including Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector and 1000xRESIST for 17% off!
Be quick, the bundle is only live for one more day ⏱️
💠💫 bit.ly/ClonesAndCon...
Explore both The Orchard and the Starward Belt in this blockbuster bundle, including Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector and 1000xRESIST for 17% off!
Be quick, the bundle is only live for one more day ⏱️
💠💫 bit.ly/ClonesAndCon...
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Citizen Sleeper in the best company possible 😁
Only one day left to get the bundle!
Only one day left to get the bundle!