AKB Stitch
@akibastitch.bsky.social
Progressively downhill since 1987
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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 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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...
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"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
December 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
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If they want to keep getting work, they can review (=rewrite) the AI slop, for 1/3 of their normal rate (which was already low to begin with)
Readers, we HAVE to complain about it, hold the publishers accountable and boycott these books
Readers, we HAVE to complain about it, hold the publishers accountable and boycott these books
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If they want to keep getting work, they can review (=rewrite) the AI slop, for 1/3 of their normal rate (which was already low to begin with)
Readers, we HAVE to complain about it, hold the publishers accountable and boycott these books
Readers, we HAVE to complain about it, hold the publishers accountable and boycott these books
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French publishing house Harlequin decided to use AI translation instead of human translations.
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
French publishing house Harlequin decided to use AI translation instead of human translations.
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
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since it's my bday 👉👈"shameless asking to support me link":
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GODIVA GHOUL
We love all art, even the 18+ kind.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
since it's my bday 👉👈"shameless asking to support me link":
shibe.ink/collections/...
shibe.ink/collections/...
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Speaking as someone who was responsible for hiring actors in 3 big AAA video games, VO is one of the cheapest assets in the game. Gargantuan bang for buck. I think we spent as much on a single character model as we did on all the VO for the whole game.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Speaking as someone who was responsible for hiring actors in 3 big AAA video games, VO is one of the cheapest assets in the game. Gargantuan bang for buck. I think we spent as much on a single character model as we did on all the VO for the whole game.
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
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very proud of the whole game changer team!
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
very proud of the whole game changer team!
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Here's how to support human artists! 🎨
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Here's how to support human artists! 🎨
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Sale temps pour la BD, Édika nous a quittés. 😭
Les BD d'Édika, c'était le summum de l'absurde et du n'importe quoi. Ado, j'achetais Fluide Glacial uniquement pour ses BD au départ. Encore une de mes influences majeures qui disparaît. 💔
Les BD d'Édika, c'était le summum de l'absurde et du n'importe quoi. Ado, j'achetais Fluide Glacial uniquement pour ses BD au départ. Encore une de mes influences majeures qui disparaît. 💔
December 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Sale temps pour la BD, Édika nous a quittés. 😭
Les BD d'Édika, c'était le summum de l'absurde et du n'importe quoi. Ado, j'achetais Fluide Glacial uniquement pour ses BD au départ. Encore une de mes influences majeures qui disparaît. 💔
Les BD d'Édika, c'était le summum de l'absurde et du n'importe quoi. Ado, j'achetais Fluide Glacial uniquement pour ses BD au départ. Encore une de mes influences majeures qui disparaît. 💔
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People say AI is a magic shortcut to creativity & success. I’ll tell you the real secret and it’s voraciously reading, being interested in everything, being diligent in the pursuit of learning, paying attention to the interior lives of others & keeping a heart open to the world.
December 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
People say AI is a magic shortcut to creativity & success. I’ll tell you the real secret and it’s voraciously reading, being interested in everything, being diligent in the pursuit of learning, paying attention to the interior lives of others & keeping a heart open to the world.
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If you need really high quality reference material of clothing from any historical era and you want to make sure the data is captured by human people who want to use it ethically, @render-ready.com is literally right here
This is a bad excuse for lazy craftsmanship
This is a bad excuse for lazy craftsmanship
Cmon man maybe you should double check your posts before towing the company line.
December 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
If you need really high quality reference material of clothing from any historical era and you want to make sure the data is captured by human people who want to use it ethically, @render-ready.com is literally right here
This is a bad excuse for lazy craftsmanship
This is a bad excuse for lazy craftsmanship
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Alt text needs to convey what is in the image but how flowery or detailed should you be?
Generally, the description needs to match the importance of the image. If the focus of the post is the image, give it a detailed description. If it's just decorative, write that.
However, for other things....
Generally, the description needs to match the importance of the image. If the focus of the post is the image, give it a detailed description. If it's just decorative, write that.
However, for other things....
December 2, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Alt text needs to convey what is in the image but how flowery or detailed should you be?
Generally, the description needs to match the importance of the image. If the focus of the post is the image, give it a detailed description. If it's just decorative, write that.
However, for other things....
Generally, the description needs to match the importance of the image. If the focus of the post is the image, give it a detailed description. If it's just decorative, write that.
However, for other things....
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QRP hair art
drawing hair it's like my whole thing
drawing hair it's like my whole thing
December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
QRP hair art
drawing hair it's like my whole thing
drawing hair it's like my whole thing
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We will never use AI. Nine Heavens Press prides itself on collaborating with artists and building new unique designs from concept to refinement.
NEW: I spoke to Larian boss Swen Vincke about their ambitions for their new RPG Divinity, cutting down development time, pressures from Baldur's Gate 3, why BG3 wouldn't have happened without Tencent, how Larian uses generative AI, and much more www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Maker Promises ‘Divinity’ Will Be ‘Next Level’
‘I think this one is going to be way better’ than ‘Baldur’s Gate 3,’ Larian CEO Vincke says
www.bloomberg.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We will never use AI. Nine Heavens Press prides itself on collaborating with artists and building new unique designs from concept to refinement.
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Everyone lookit my new tea pet. I named him Dougie.
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Everyone lookit my new tea pet. I named him Dougie.
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The Women Of TTRPG Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎁
Enjoy our guide full of gorgeous TTRPG options from women-owned businesses. Find amazing gifts for your favourite nerds (or yourself), and support women at the same time!
Enjoy our guide full of gorgeous TTRPG options from women-owned businesses. Find amazing gifts for your favourite nerds (or yourself), and support women at the same time!
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Women Of TTRPG Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎁
Enjoy our guide full of gorgeous TTRPG options from women-owned businesses. Find amazing gifts for your favourite nerds (or yourself), and support women at the same time!
Enjoy our guide full of gorgeous TTRPG options from women-owned businesses. Find amazing gifts for your favourite nerds (or yourself), and support women at the same time!
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"people have gotten so used to getting content for free or for almost nothing that they now feel entitled to everything"
Please, Do Feed the Artists, by @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
Please, Do Feed the Artists, by @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
Please, Do Feed the Artists
Valuing Creatives in an Entitlement Culture
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"people have gotten so used to getting content for free or for almost nothing that they now feel entitled to everything"
Please, Do Feed the Artists, by @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
Please, Do Feed the Artists, by @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
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Tonight we mourn those who we've lost, and reflect on the changes we must make to improve outcomes for survivors. We must seek justice, a shift in societal attitudes, and look beyond empty words to true allyship.
#ForThemAll
#ForThemAll
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tonight we mourn those who we've lost, and reflect on the changes we must make to improve outcomes for survivors. We must seek justice, a shift in societal attitudes, and look beyond empty words to true allyship.
#ForThemAll
#ForThemAll
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Want a lil chibi portrait of yourself, your beloved blorbo, or your BG3 tav?
That service is now available on my vgen!
Get one today!
vgen.co/sonybaloneya...
That service is now available on my vgen!
Get one today!
vgen.co/sonybaloneya...
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Want a lil chibi portrait of yourself, your beloved blorbo, or your BG3 tav?
That service is now available on my vgen!
Get one today!
vgen.co/sonybaloneya...
That service is now available on my vgen!
Get one today!
vgen.co/sonybaloneya...
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It's the first day of the last month of the year. Don't worry, and there's still time to get your 2026 LT Planner or deck. Order today through December 7th and get FREE shipping. leadershiptarot.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's the first day of the last month of the year. Don't worry, and there's still time to get your 2026 LT Planner or deck. Order today through December 7th and get FREE shipping. leadershiptarot.com
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1725: Why the fuck did I lose my left hand for the same wages I earned while being 10x more productive than last year? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
2025: Why am I losing my job to a machine that encourages kids to kill themselves and can't actually do my job? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
2025: Why am I losing my job to a machine that encourages kids to kill themselves and can't actually do my job? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
1725: Why the fuck did I lose my left hand for the same wages I earned while being 10x more productive than last year? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
2025: Why am I losing my job to a machine that encourages kids to kill themselves and can't actually do my job? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
2025: Why am I losing my job to a machine that encourages kids to kill themselves and can't actually do my job? Who the fuck is benefiting here?
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Okay @erinbiba.bsky.social it’s time for my second-most anticipated annual thread: Cats in Christmas Trees (and Battling Menorahs). Starting off strong with Donut.
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Okay @erinbiba.bsky.social it’s time for my second-most anticipated annual thread: Cats in Christmas Trees (and Battling Menorahs). Starting off strong with Donut.
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