drajjon (Alexis)
@alexisjanson.com
#IndieDev, #GameDesign, engineering, "Artisan of Joy"
TRY MY STRATEGY GAME! - Once Upon a Galaxy - galaxy.fun
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TRY MY STRATEGY GAME! - Once Upon a Galaxy - galaxy.fun
twitch.tv/drajjon
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Once Upon a Galaxy
Captain your starship and recruit an eclectic crew from various space-fantasy tribes & factions in Once Upon a Galaxy!
galaxy.fun
P.S. "Once Upon a Galaxy" is our card-drafting auto-battler with bite-sized games and real strategic depth. Build a team out of myth and fantasy and battle at your own pace vs. real opponents.
Cross-platform play on Android, iOS, and Steam. No AI art, no-ads/no-pressure free-to-play.
galaxy.fun
Cross-platform play on Android, iOS, and Steam. No AI art, no-ads/no-pressure free-to-play.
galaxy.fun
time for my favorite yearly ritual: yell at internet providers until one of them agrees to a non-gouging price
December 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
time for my favorite yearly ritual: yell at internet providers until one of them agrees to a non-gouging price
Dance Around The Truth
A showtune-inspired dance number about gossip and murder.
Imagine “Clue, but as a musical at a fancy party”.
Lyrics still WIP so you get the instrumental version for now ;)
drajjon.bandcamp.com/track/dance-...
A showtune-inspired dance number about gossip and murder.
Imagine “Clue, but as a musical at a fancy party”.
Lyrics still WIP so you get the instrumental version for now ;)
drajjon.bandcamp.com/track/dance-...
Dance Around The Truth, by drajjon (Alexis Janson)
track by drajjon (Alexis Janson)
drajjon.bandcamp.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Dance Around The Truth
A showtune-inspired dance number about gossip and murder.
Imagine “Clue, but as a musical at a fancy party”.
Lyrics still WIP so you get the instrumental version for now ;)
drajjon.bandcamp.com/track/dance-...
A showtune-inspired dance number about gossip and murder.
Imagine “Clue, but as a musical at a fancy party”.
Lyrics still WIP so you get the instrumental version for now ;)
drajjon.bandcamp.com/track/dance-...
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"it's not about individual behavior" is a successful industry psyop to keep selling climate harm. we need regulation and system changes AND they won't happen so long as normalized consumer behavior keeps profitable demand for pretty lawns, SUVs, plastic, meat industry, car joyriding, routine flights
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
December 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"it's not about individual behavior" is a successful industry psyop to keep selling climate harm. we need regulation and system changes AND they won't happen so long as normalized consumer behavior keeps profitable demand for pretty lawns, SUVs, plastic, meat industry, car joyriding, routine flights
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And, to add to this: there are also no rules about who you can be. You can make up a new person to be, and see how that person engages with others. You can change both how you behave and who you are. Nobody can stop you.
when you realize the world has no "rules" in how to engage with others, it's way more fun because you can make your own rules that challenge the traditional takes that might make you feel anxious in these situations
December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
And, to add to this: there are also no rules about who you can be. You can make up a new person to be, and see how that person engages with others. You can change both how you behave and who you are. Nobody can stop you.
AI has many uses. For example, helping me confirm the uniqueness of a phrase I made up because it’s so obviously making shit up in the bullshitty way a 10yr old would
December 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
AI has many uses. For example, helping me confirm the uniqueness of a phrase I made up because it’s so obviously making shit up in the bullshitty way a 10yr old would
"Treguna Mekoides and Tracorum Satis Dee" is a phrase I didn't realize was so firmly seared into my brain
"Non-lexical vocables" we're learning so many words today
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-lex...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-lex...
Non-lexical vocables in music - Wikipedia
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
"Treguna Mekoides and Tracorum Satis Dee" is a phrase I didn't realize was so firmly seared into my brain
is it the "time to learn a little bit about 17 different things" type of hyper obsession or the "spend 17 months doing one thing over and over" kind
December 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
is it the "time to learn a little bit about 17 different things" type of hyper obsession or the "spend 17 months doing one thing over and over" kind
I sent myself an audio clip of a vocalised melody/rhythm and the computer helpfully transcribed it for me
December 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I sent myself an audio clip of a vocalised melody/rhythm and the computer helpfully transcribed it for me
I feel so much better about this side project than i did six hours ago
Sucks to be you, past Alexis
Sucks to be you, past Alexis
December 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I feel so much better about this side project than i did six hours ago
Sucks to be you, past Alexis
Sucks to be you, past Alexis
Ever read a giant essay tying together a bunch of vibes you sort of intuitively believe into a maxim you’d never managed to formulate?
I just did!
I just did!
I'm glad you asked!
docseuss.medium.com/lore-is-a-tr...
(also if anyone reads this essay and likes it, I'd like to pay my internet bill and buy some food, so tips would be appreciated)
docseuss.medium.com/lore-is-a-tr...
(also if anyone reads this essay and likes it, I'd like to pay my internet bill and buy some food, so tips would be appreciated)
December 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Ever read a giant essay tying together a bunch of vibes you sort of intuitively believe into a maxim you’d never managed to formulate?
I just did!
I just did!
“Life is moments. Life has nothing to do with money [or] things. Life is dancing.”
In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.
December 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
“Life is moments. Life has nothing to do with money [or] things. Life is dancing.”
This is a really cool list and even from my little niche most of my top 10 are on here … missing Tunic though :)
Also I worked on number 46!*
*”Despite only videogames being allowed, 6 people wrote in Magic: The Gathering, so we interpreted that as MTG Online.” LOL
Also I worked on number 46!*
*”Despite only videogames being allowed, 6 people wrote in Magic: The Gathering, so we interpreted that as MTG Online.” LOL
The Polaris List is out! Top 100 most personally influential games as listed by senior game designers.
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
The Polaris List
Polaris is a non-profit committed to improving and refining the art and craft of game design. In order to get a snapshot of current game design thinking and reference points, we wondered — what do wor...
polarisgamedesign.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This is a really cool list and even from my little niche most of my top 10 are on here … missing Tunic though :)
Also I worked on number 46!*
*”Despite only videogames being allowed, 6 people wrote in Magic: The Gathering, so we interpreted that as MTG Online.” LOL
Also I worked on number 46!*
*”Despite only videogames being allowed, 6 people wrote in Magic: The Gathering, so we interpreted that as MTG Online.” LOL
working on another song and wow this one is taking a journey
i thought i was writing a cute townsy festival song and it turned into a musical number about backstabbing
i thought i was writing a cute townsy festival song and it turned into a musical number about backstabbing
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
working on another song and wow this one is taking a journey
i thought i was writing a cute townsy festival song and it turned into a musical number about backstabbing
i thought i was writing a cute townsy festival song and it turned into a musical number about backstabbing
Some ppl: "Humans can't multitask"
Other ppl: "I'm great at multitasking"
so like, wtf?
definitions, pls. "multi-tasking" as in 2+ things simultaneously in real-time? very difficult*.
"multi-threading" as in 2+ things interwoven over a longer period of time? something you can do! #neurospicy 🧵
Other ppl: "I'm great at multitasking"
so like, wtf?
definitions, pls. "multi-tasking" as in 2+ things simultaneously in real-time? very difficult*.
"multi-threading" as in 2+ things interwoven over a longer period of time? something you can do! #neurospicy 🧵
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Some ppl: "Humans can't multitask"
Other ppl: "I'm great at multitasking"
so like, wtf?
definitions, pls. "multi-tasking" as in 2+ things simultaneously in real-time? very difficult*.
"multi-threading" as in 2+ things interwoven over a longer period of time? something you can do! #neurospicy 🧵
Other ppl: "I'm great at multitasking"
so like, wtf?
definitions, pls. "multi-tasking" as in 2+ things simultaneously in real-time? very difficult*.
"multi-threading" as in 2+ things interwoven over a longer period of time? something you can do! #neurospicy 🧵
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Not sure if you ever saw a game called Knockout City. It was a competitive multiplayer game I really enjoyed where aiming was only a minimal part of it, relying instead on timing and position. I think it's one of the most mechanically beautiful games I ever played.
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Not sure if you ever saw a game called Knockout City. It was a competitive multiplayer game I really enjoyed where aiming was only a minimal part of it, relying instead on timing and position. I think it's one of the most mechanically beautiful games I ever played.
I enjoyed Metroid Prime immensely and have yet to find an “FPS” that comes close to enjoyable since.
I had forgotten about the lock-on mechanic and i suspect that’s a huge reason why.
I had forgotten about the lock-on mechanic and i suspect that’s a huge reason why.
Sometimes folks say Metroid Prime 1 should add mouse controls. I get why people think they want this, but I think it's the wrong move for that particular game.
MP1's gameplay is NOT designed around aiming as a primary player verb, unlike basically any FPS. "Aiming" is free with the lockon mechanic
MP1's gameplay is NOT designed around aiming as a primary player verb, unlike basically any FPS. "Aiming" is free with the lockon mechanic
December 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I enjoyed Metroid Prime immensely and have yet to find an “FPS” that comes close to enjoyable since.
I had forgotten about the lock-on mechanic and i suspect that’s a huge reason why.
I had forgotten about the lock-on mechanic and i suspect that’s a huge reason why.
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You know, it just occurred to me that I never reposted my old Twitter thread about the stuff I found in my car after it was recovered a month after being stolen. Spoiler! It was stolen by a woman. who left her journal in it.
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
You know, it just occurred to me that I never reposted my old Twitter thread about the stuff I found in my car after it was recovered a month after being stolen. Spoiler! It was stolen by a woman. who left her journal in it.
hot take: having a larger home and not "hoarding" stuff to some degree is both misplaced luxury and missed opportunity
this is definitely not me justifying anything at all
this is definitely not me justifying anything at all
December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
hot take: having a larger home and not "hoarding" stuff to some degree is both misplaced luxury and missed opportunity
this is definitely not me justifying anything at all
this is definitely not me justifying anything at all
I aspire to be this utilitarian 🤣
Later, as a matter of principle, they have a 1 to 1 sex to children ratio.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I aspire to be this utilitarian 🤣
I organize my WIP compositions into completely normal musical genres
December 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I organize my WIP compositions into completely normal musical genres
Trying to record a song in alternating 11/4, 10/4 time and Logic Pro just crashes out of nowhere and I feel like it's a sign I should maybe try something a bit less ridiculous
December 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Trying to record a song in alternating 11/4, 10/4 time and Logic Pro just crashes out of nowhere and I feel like it's a sign I should maybe try something a bit less ridiculous
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Good people have rules.
Not because they're better, but because they aren't.
Not because they're better, but because they aren't.
December 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Good people have rules.
Not because they're better, but because they aren't.
Not because they're better, but because they aren't.
How would you feel about a paper TCG (or boxed game) that REQUIRES sleeves to function?
- Opaque sleeves?
- Transparent sleeves?
Something like “lots of double-faced cards”
- Opaque sleeves?
- Transparent sleeves?
Something like “lots of double-faced cards”
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
How would you feel about a paper TCG (or boxed game) that REQUIRES sleeves to function?
- Opaque sleeves?
- Transparent sleeves?
Something like “lots of double-faced cards”
- Opaque sleeves?
- Transparent sleeves?
Something like “lots of double-faced cards”