Byron Aytoun
@baytoun.bsky.social
Game Designer for Stellaris at Paradox Development Studio. he/him
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Byron Aytoun
@baytoun.bsky.social
· Jan 2
Allow me to present one of the many good reasons to have a split ergonomic keyboard
Today was a good day, we released BioGenesis and @smuray.bsky.social gifted me a deck of cards.
May 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today was a good day, we released BioGenesis and @smuray.bsky.social gifted me a deck of cards.
Wrote a Dev Diary for @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com today, let me introduce you to Biological Ships!
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
Client Challenge
forum.paradoxplaza.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Wrote a Dev Diary for @stellaris.paradoxinteractive.com today, let me introduce you to Biological Ships!
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
Well I can finally talk about what I've been working on for the last year or so - We've announced Stellaris: BioGenesis!
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
March 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Well I can finally talk about what I've been working on for the last year or so - We've announced Stellaris: BioGenesis!
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/develo...
Hatori thinks there are things I should be doing that aren't playing games...
January 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hatori thinks there are things I should be doing that aren't playing games...
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January 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Allow me to present one of the many good reasons to have a split ergonomic keyboard
January 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Allow me to present one of the many good reasons to have a split ergonomic keyboard
Started playing @cavesofqud.com over lunch today, gotta say being able to defend myself from spiders by using psychic mutations to shoot laser beams is not what I expected, but it exactly what I needed.
December 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Started playing @cavesofqud.com over lunch today, gotta say being able to defend myself from spiders by using psychic mutations to shoot laser beams is not what I expected, but it exactly what I needed.
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Lots of good advice, and here a bit of a joke advice that is actually not a joke advice:
Learn what a howitzer is.
Or more specifically, you will have to talk with a lot of middle aged dudes and being able to engage with their topics of interest (often war related) really helps a lot!
Learn what a howitzer is.
Or more specifically, you will have to talk with a lot of middle aged dudes and being able to engage with their topics of interest (often war related) really helps a lot!
Question for women/femmes in games: What is some advice you have for women who are looking to enter the industry? What are some things you wish you knew when you first started?
October 23, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Lots of good advice, and here a bit of a joke advice that is actually not a joke advice:
Learn what a howitzer is.
Or more specifically, you will have to talk with a lot of middle aged dudes and being able to engage with their topics of interest (often war related) really helps a lot!
Learn what a howitzer is.
Or more specifically, you will have to talk with a lot of middle aged dudes and being able to engage with their topics of interest (often war related) really helps a lot!
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October 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM
@ozone.birb.house can I request the "Game Dev" label please?
October 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
@ozone.birb.house can I request the "Game Dev" label please?
Since I’ve signed the paperwork and paid the adoption fees today. This is Hatori and he’s moving in on Sunday. #ProofOfCat
October 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Since I’ve signed the paperwork and paid the adoption fees today. This is Hatori and he’s moving in on Sunday. #ProofOfCat
MIDDLEGAME is probably my favourite book I've read and it's brought me to tears every time I've reread it. I would encourage everyone to read it.
Lovely people!
Several years ago, I wrote a book called MIDDLEGAME. I still think it's one of the best things I've ever written. It's about math and language and alchemy and sibling relationships and breaking things and fixing things and growing up.
Several years ago, I wrote a book called MIDDLEGAME. I still think it's one of the best things I've ever written. It's about math and language and alchemy and sibling relationships and breaking things and fixing things and growing up.
September 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
MIDDLEGAME is probably my favourite book I've read and it's brought me to tears every time I've reread it. I would encourage everyone to read it.
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So hey. In five days, Nov 11, I'm going to be holding my 11th annual marathon stream for Extra Life. If we've met before and you know how this works, the donation link, stream link, and all the neat stuff is at www.extra-life.org/participant/...
If you're new to this process, here comes a thread.
If you're new to this process, here comes a thread.
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my local member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need YOUR help to reach my fundraising goal, will you make a donation to suppo...
www.extra-life.org
November 6, 2023 at 2:01 PM
So hey. In five days, Nov 11, I'm going to be holding my 11th annual marathon stream for Extra Life. If we've met before and you know how this works, the donation link, stream link, and all the neat stuff is at www.extra-life.org/participant/...
If you're new to this process, here comes a thread.
If you're new to this process, here comes a thread.
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ISO3103 is the International Standard covering the serving of tea. It's there to ensure consistency in taste testing.
Key points:
- Pot should be porcelain or earthenware
- Milk should be added AFTER hot water
Ireland were the only country to object, noting there is no provision for pot-warming.
Key points:
- Pot should be porcelain or earthenware
- Milk should be added AFTER hot water
Ireland were the only country to object, noting there is no provision for pot-warming.
October 25, 2023 at 10:47 AM
ISO3103 is the International Standard covering the serving of tea. It's there to ensure consistency in taste testing.
Key points:
- Pot should be porcelain or earthenware
- Milk should be added AFTER hot water
Ireland were the only country to object, noting there is no provision for pot-warming.
Key points:
- Pot should be porcelain or earthenware
- Milk should be added AFTER hot water
Ireland were the only country to object, noting there is no provision for pot-warming.