Ben Henry
@benhenry.bsky.social
Senior 3D Hard Surface Artist at Unknown Worlds working on Subnautica 2!
Opinions are my own. Prev @ Riot Games, Bungie, Valve Intern
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Ben Henry
@benhenry.bsky.social
· Oct 25
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😭 If you ever struggled with weight painting complex or dense meshes in Blender, I just released a new tutorial for you. 🤗
👉 youtu.be/4VI5jk7pZag
#Blender #P2design #B3D #animation #rigging
👉 youtu.be/4VI5jk7pZag
#Blender #P2design #B3D #animation #rigging
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
😭 If you ever struggled with weight painting complex or dense meshes in Blender, I just released a new tutorial for you. 🤗
👉 youtu.be/4VI5jk7pZag
#Blender #P2design #B3D #animation #rigging
👉 youtu.be/4VI5jk7pZag
#Blender #P2design #B3D #animation #rigging
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PC Gamer wrote a very generous article about our game Generation Exile:
Don't sleep on the new solarpunk colony sim from devs behind Firewatch, Mini Motorways, Gone Home and more
Generation Exile has been swallowed up by the storm of end-of-year releases on Steam.
www.pcgamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
PC Gamer wrote a very generous article about our game Generation Exile:
Today I was looking around on Google drive downloading some things and I would right click the files to download and my only option for a second was “✨summarize” when I right clicked. They’re clearly prioritizing AI features to a point where the features you actually want dont work properly.
I hate
I hate
FYI for Google Drive users.
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Today I was looking around on Google drive downloading some things and I would right click the files to download and my only option for a second was “✨summarize” when I right clicked. They’re clearly prioritizing AI features to a point where the features you actually want dont work properly.
I hate
I hate
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In case you'd like to do it yourself, here's the node setup for object-stable screenspace UVs I'm using
The original is by @jankaluza.bsky.social, and I've changed it to add a fixed radius and set it up as a Material Function on my end
Should work in any version of Unreal 4/5
The original is by @jankaluza.bsky.social, and I've changed it to add a fixed radius and set it up as a Material Function on my end
Should work in any version of Unreal 4/5
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In case you'd like to do it yourself, here's the node setup for object-stable screenspace UVs I'm using
The original is by @jankaluza.bsky.social, and I've changed it to add a fixed radius and set it up as a Material Function on my end
Should work in any version of Unreal 4/5
The original is by @jankaluza.bsky.social, and I've changed it to add a fixed radius and set it up as a Material Function on my end
Should work in any version of Unreal 4/5
I’ll take a friendly interaction in Arc Raiders 10x over a pvp one. Don’t let big ARC tell you otherwise
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I’ll take a friendly interaction in Arc Raiders 10x over a pvp one. Don’t let big ARC tell you otherwise
I wish the Z's would stop fighting 😟
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I wish the Z's would stop fighting 😟
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startmap preview for qbj3
October 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
startmap preview for qbj3
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Scams used to be like hello I am a Nigerian prince and I have hundreds of millions of dollars I’d like to split with you. Now they are like hello I am a recruiter at Amazon and I would like to offer you a job with a middle class salary
October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Scams used to be like hello I am a Nigerian prince and I have hundreds of millions of dollars I’d like to split with you. Now they are like hello I am a recruiter at Amazon and I would like to offer you a job with a middle class salary
Technology was a mistake, roll that back
October 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Technology was a mistake, roll that back
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Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
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🚨 Toolbag 5.02 Hotfix Available Now!
We've released a new hotfix for Toolbag 5.02. It includes bug fixes, crashes related to AMD graphics cards, and general quality improvements.
Read the changelog for full details: docs.marmoset.co/docs/version...
We've released a new hotfix for Toolbag 5.02. It includes bug fixes, crashes related to AMD graphics cards, and general quality improvements.
Read the changelog for full details: docs.marmoset.co/docs/version...
October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 Toolbag 5.02 Hotfix Available Now!
We've released a new hotfix for Toolbag 5.02. It includes bug fixes, crashes related to AMD graphics cards, and general quality improvements.
Read the changelog for full details: docs.marmoset.co/docs/version...
We've released a new hotfix for Toolbag 5.02. It includes bug fixes, crashes related to AMD graphics cards, and general quality improvements.
Read the changelog for full details: docs.marmoset.co/docs/version...
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I should've added alt text to this before
![STOP USING NORMAL MAPS
• SMOOTH SURFACES SHOULD NOT HAVE DETAIL
• YEARS OF VIDEO GAMES yet NO REAL-WORLD USE FOUND for LYING ABOUT SURFACE DETAIL
Wanted to have higher detail for a laugh? We had a tool for that: It was called "cutscenes"
• "Yes, please give me a normalized tangent. Please give me a perturbed surface normal" - Statements dreamed up by the utterly Deranged
LOOK wat what Graphics Programmers have been demanding your Respect for all this time, with all the calculators & abacus we built for them
(This is REAL Math, done by REAL graphics programmers):
[images of various shapes model, normal mapped, and rendered, a sphere with the normal, tangent, and bitangent displayed, some sort of complex math equations]
????? ??????? ?????????????????
"Hello I would like [diagram of light hitting a surface and bouncing off according to the reflection vector] texture please"
They have played us for absolute fools](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g6tr6mz4cbt5dx4jqwmzhiaz/bafkreif2eouky7yyrkycb2qmm3v7eiml64j5bwj2olvigvyhuunuyhiy34@jpeg)
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I should've added alt text to this before
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September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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It's here! normalMagic 1.0 🪄
youtu.be/JhmOyhYI4zM?...
youtu.be/JhmOyhYI4zM?...
normalMagic for Blender — Overview
YouTube video by SpaghetMeNot
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's here! normalMagic 1.0 🪄
youtu.be/JhmOyhYI4zM?...
youtu.be/JhmOyhYI4zM?...
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Since the Flipped Normals account isn't active here, I just wanted to announce that I'm working on a new exclusive course: Advanced Hard Surface Modeling for Games! 😁
I'll be using Blender, but the concepts work in all other 3D software. Will be focusing heavily on methodology.
I'll be using Blender, but the concepts work in all other 3D software. Will be focusing heavily on methodology.
September 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Since the Flipped Normals account isn't active here, I just wanted to announce that I'm working on a new exclusive course: Advanced Hard Surface Modeling for Games! 😁
I'll be using Blender, but the concepts work in all other 3D software. Will be focusing heavily on methodology.
I'll be using Blender, but the concepts work in all other 3D software. Will be focusing heavily on methodology.
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I've just released version 1.1.0 of my #UE5 SDF Plugin. Now featuring some extra material functions, some basic materials and this nifty interactive explainer / examples / tutorial window
Windows binaries for 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 up in github github.com/rtm223/RTMSDF
#gamedev #UnrealEngine
Windows binaries for 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 up in github github.com/rtm223/RTMSDF
#gamedev #UnrealEngine
September 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I've just released version 1.1.0 of my #UE5 SDF Plugin. Now featuring some extra material functions, some basic materials and this nifty interactive explainer / examples / tutorial window
Windows binaries for 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 up in github github.com/rtm223/RTMSDF
#gamedev #UnrealEngine
Windows binaries for 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 up in github github.com/rtm223/RTMSDF
#gamedev #UnrealEngine
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misc screenshots from various texture tests and experiments in Quake
September 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
misc screenshots from various texture tests and experiments in Quake
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Our third Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog is here! 🥳
Watch how the development team brought the Collector Leviathan to life, from concept to implementing in-game ⬇️
🎞️: youtu.be/w1M4b6PneFk
Watch how the development team brought the Collector Leviathan to life, from concept to implementing in-game ⬇️
🎞️: youtu.be/w1M4b6PneFk
Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog - Creating the Collector Leviathan
YouTube video by Subnautica
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our third Subnautica 2 Dev Vlog is here! 🥳
Watch how the development team brought the Collector Leviathan to life, from concept to implementing in-game ⬇️
🎞️: youtu.be/w1M4b6PneFk
Watch how the development team brought the Collector Leviathan to life, from concept to implementing in-game ⬇️
🎞️: youtu.be/w1M4b6PneFk
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added animated noise to the scam lightbeam shader
September 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
added animated noise to the scam lightbeam shader
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September 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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A few of my favorite of our environment shots from Sword of the Sea
Reminder that I'm looking for work as an Environment Artist or 3D Artist 🙂
Reminder that I'm looking for work as an Environment Artist or 3D Artist 🙂
September 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A few of my favorite of our environment shots from Sword of the Sea
Reminder that I'm looking for work as an Environment Artist or 3D Artist 🙂
Reminder that I'm looking for work as an Environment Artist or 3D Artist 🙂
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The current climate of layoffs is as prevalent as ever in the games industry, and Amir Satvat has provided more insight into the locations most affected – with more than 50% of cuts taking place in California
www.gamesindustry.biz/50-of-games-...
www.gamesindustry.biz/50-of-games-...
Over 50% of games industry layoffs have taken place in California
The current climate of layoffs is as prevalent as ever in the games industry, and Amir Satvat has provided more insight…
www.gamesindustry.biz
September 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The current climate of layoffs is as prevalent as ever in the games industry, and Amir Satvat has provided more insight into the locations most affected – with more than 50% of cuts taking place in California
www.gamesindustry.biz/50-of-games-...
www.gamesindustry.biz/50-of-games-...
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Getting started with #b3d Blender for #gameart? Check out this previous post of suggestions for add-ons to check out www.linkedin.com/posts/artofj...
September 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Getting started with #b3d Blender for #gameart? Check out this previous post of suggestions for add-ons to check out www.linkedin.com/posts/artofj...