Eric Lang
@ericlang.bsky.social
Game designer. Radical optimist.
Play is essential. he/him
Play is essential. he/him
Pinned
It finally happened: I played a game I found so boring I went and designed a vaguely similar but far less convoluted and grindy an experience
(I don’t generally trash published games in public so no further tea)
(I don’t generally trash published games in public so no further tea)
December 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
It finally happened: I played a game I found so boring I went and designed a vaguely similar but far less convoluted and grindy an experience
(I don’t generally trash published games in public so no further tea)
(I don’t generally trash published games in public so no further tea)
How many manatees does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
WHO CARES OMG LOOK SO CUUUUUUTEEEE
WHO CARES OMG LOOK SO CUUUUUUTEEEE
December 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
How many manatees does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
WHO CARES OMG LOOK SO CUUUUUUTEEEE
WHO CARES OMG LOOK SO CUUUUUUTEEEE
I never understood the smug condescending urge to proclaim “I never liked [shitty artist] anyway” in a conversation among wounded fans coming to terms with bad news
December 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I never understood the smug condescending urge to proclaim “I never liked [shitty artist] anyway” in a conversation among wounded fans coming to terms with bad news
“But dad, do I have to brush all my teeth all the time?!”
“Nah, baby. Just the ones you want to keep”
“Nah, baby. Just the ones you want to keep”
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“But dad, do I have to brush all my teeth all the time?!”
“Nah, baby. Just the ones you want to keep”
“Nah, baby. Just the ones you want to keep”
Calvin (@ithayla.bsky.social) taught me One Round, which of course I loved
Timeline meets Just One? YES PLEASE
And because I’m an insufferable pro nerd, I have … feelings about the name and the box cover 😂
But game fun. Yay!
Timeline meets Just One? YES PLEASE
And because I’m an insufferable pro nerd, I have … feelings about the name and the box cover 😂
But game fun. Yay!
December 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Calvin (@ithayla.bsky.social) taught me One Round, which of course I loved
Timeline meets Just One? YES PLEASE
And because I’m an insufferable pro nerd, I have … feelings about the name and the box cover 😂
But game fun. Yay!
Timeline meets Just One? YES PLEASE
And because I’m an insufferable pro nerd, I have … feelings about the name and the box cover 😂
But game fun. Yay!
Emma is a gem and would elevate any org that takes her on
💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
December 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Emma is a gem and would elevate any org that takes her on
“Ayn Rand was a hypocrite because she was on social security” is a terrible take IMO
She sucked because her ideas are poisonous and Atlas Shrugged is literally the bible for some of the worst people in the world
But as a human being, availing herself of public works to survive is faultless.
She sucked because her ideas are poisonous and Atlas Shrugged is literally the bible for some of the worst people in the world
But as a human being, availing herself of public works to survive is faultless.
December 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
“Ayn Rand was a hypocrite because she was on social security” is a terrible take IMO
She sucked because her ideas are poisonous and Atlas Shrugged is literally the bible for some of the worst people in the world
But as a human being, availing herself of public works to survive is faultless.
She sucked because her ideas are poisonous and Atlas Shrugged is literally the bible for some of the worst people in the world
But as a human being, availing herself of public works to survive is faultless.
The reason I don’t engage comments on social media, even from non-trolls
Is that 90% of the discourse goes
For X = 1 to 100
“Please engage with what I actually said, not what you think I said”
“I did”
“Can you please repeat what I said?”
(Completely different statement)
Next X
Is that 90% of the discourse goes
For X = 1 to 100
“Please engage with what I actually said, not what you think I said”
“I did”
“Can you please repeat what I said?”
(Completely different statement)
Next X
December 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The reason I don’t engage comments on social media, even from non-trolls
Is that 90% of the discourse goes
For X = 1 to 100
“Please engage with what I actually said, not what you think I said”
“I did”
“Can you please repeat what I said?”
(Completely different statement)
Next X
Is that 90% of the discourse goes
For X = 1 to 100
“Please engage with what I actually said, not what you think I said”
“I did”
“Can you please repeat what I said?”
(Completely different statement)
Next X
The aphorism I hate most is
“The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result”
As though context magically never changes
This bullshit sounds smart, yet is so toxically dumb that it kills smart people’s brain cells
That’s how much I hate it
“The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result”
As though context magically never changes
This bullshit sounds smart, yet is so toxically dumb that it kills smart people’s brain cells
That’s how much I hate it
December 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The aphorism I hate most is
“The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result”
As though context magically never changes
This bullshit sounds smart, yet is so toxically dumb that it kills smart people’s brain cells
That’s how much I hate it
“The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result”
As though context magically never changes
This bullshit sounds smart, yet is so toxically dumb that it kills smart people’s brain cells
That’s how much I hate it
This is Derek the Durian. I like him.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
This is Derek the Durian. I like him.
Hype time: there's a game coming from Connie Vogelmann (@connievdc.bsky.social) in the a couple years that is pure excite.
No details - it's not my place, and please don't bug her.
But I'm excited, because she's a designer I knew was gonna be a superstar within minutes of meeting
No details - it's not my place, and please don't bug her.
But I'm excited, because she's a designer I knew was gonna be a superstar within minutes of meeting
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hype time: there's a game coming from Connie Vogelmann (@connievdc.bsky.social) in the a couple years that is pure excite.
No details - it's not my place, and please don't bug her.
But I'm excited, because she's a designer I knew was gonna be a superstar within minutes of meeting
No details - it's not my place, and please don't bug her.
But I'm excited, because she's a designer I knew was gonna be a superstar within minutes of meeting
I heart my second home
(Georgetown, Penang Malaysia)
(Georgetown, Penang Malaysia)
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I heart my second home
(Georgetown, Penang Malaysia)
(Georgetown, Penang Malaysia)
Jesus god, it’s not “bad game design” to lose progress on a thing you built because of other players.
That’s a game exceeding your loss aversion threshold. Others like that.
All kinds of games, including take-that, have a place in today’s market.
That’s a game exceeding your loss aversion threshold. Others like that.
All kinds of games, including take-that, have a place in today’s market.
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Jesus god, it’s not “bad game design” to lose progress on a thing you built because of other players.
That’s a game exceeding your loss aversion threshold. Others like that.
All kinds of games, including take-that, have a place in today’s market.
That’s a game exceeding your loss aversion threshold. Others like that.
All kinds of games, including take-that, have a place in today’s market.
Don't go back to the nazi bar. They want to pretend they're not the nazi bar.
They're the nazi bar. Nothing else matters.
They're the nazi bar. Nothing else matters.
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Don't go back to the nazi bar. They want to pretend they're not the nazi bar.
They're the nazi bar. Nothing else matters.
They're the nazi bar. Nothing else matters.
Got 3D files for a dream game from a publisher this morning and I squealed like a 5 year old.
Omg you guys this game is gonna be so damn cool.
Omg you guys this game is gonna be so damn cool.
December 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Got 3D files for a dream game from a publisher this morning and I squealed like a 5 year old.
Omg you guys this game is gonna be so damn cool.
Omg you guys this game is gonna be so damn cool.
Rob Reiner. God damnit 😢
December 15, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Rob Reiner. God damnit 😢
Mandatory food report (these will slow down)
Breakfast Curry Mee - thin rice noodle, thick egg noodle in a white curry with chili paste
I like mine with just the spongy tofu and without the blood cubes (which it normally comes with)
Breakfast Curry Mee - thin rice noodle, thick egg noodle in a white curry with chili paste
I like mine with just the spongy tofu and without the blood cubes (which it normally comes with)
December 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Mandatory food report (these will slow down)
Breakfast Curry Mee - thin rice noodle, thick egg noodle in a white curry with chili paste
I like mine with just the spongy tofu and without the blood cubes (which it normally comes with)
Breakfast Curry Mee - thin rice noodle, thick egg noodle in a white curry with chili paste
I like mine with just the spongy tofu and without the blood cubes (which it normally comes with)
Moar food porn: Char Koay Teow (pictured below)
Flat rice noodles in lard and soy with egg, shrimp, scallions, garlic and other optional things (I generally go very basic)
The key is the wok it’s flash fried in. The best are generations old and you can really taste the wok itself! 😋
Flat rice noodles in lard and soy with egg, shrimp, scallions, garlic and other optional things (I generally go very basic)
The key is the wok it’s flash fried in. The best are generations old and you can really taste the wok itself! 😋
December 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Moar food porn: Char Koay Teow (pictured below)
Flat rice noodles in lard and soy with egg, shrimp, scallions, garlic and other optional things (I generally go very basic)
The key is the wok it’s flash fried in. The best are generations old and you can really taste the wok itself! 😋
Flat rice noodles in lard and soy with egg, shrimp, scallions, garlic and other optional things (I generally go very basic)
The key is the wok it’s flash fried in. The best are generations old and you can really taste the wok itself! 😋
We Penangites drink our watermelon juice from a bag
December 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We Penangites drink our watermelon juice from a bag
May the Democrat senators and ALL of DNC leadership who orchestrated to end the shutdown never know a moment of peace.
a man walking down a sidewalk with a bag of garbage in front of a don villa 's van
ALT: a man walking down a sidewalk with a bag of garbage in front of a don villa 's van
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December 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
May the Democrat senators and ALL of DNC leadership who orchestrated to end the shutdown never know a moment of peace.
More essential breakfast documentation
Below is Hokkien mee: thin rice noodles and thick egg noodles in a sour chili broth with shrimp, pork, egg and veggies.
I don’t eat this heavy every morning, but no
Below is Hokkien mee: thin rice noodles and thick egg noodles in a sour chili broth with shrimp, pork, egg and veggies.
I don’t eat this heavy every morning, but no
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
More essential breakfast documentation
Below is Hokkien mee: thin rice noodles and thick egg noodles in a sour chili broth with shrimp, pork, egg and veggies.
I don’t eat this heavy every morning, but no
Below is Hokkien mee: thin rice noodles and thick egg noodles in a sour chili broth with shrimp, pork, egg and veggies.
I don’t eat this heavy every morning, but no
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Are the same that burn crosses
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Are the same that burn crosses
Another breakfast fave, pictured below:
Roti Canai with chicken and veggie curries, fresh squeezed lime juice and my usual teh tarik
Total cost 5.20 Ringgit (which equals about 1.27 USD) 😋😋
Roti Canai with chicken and veggie curries, fresh squeezed lime juice and my usual teh tarik
Total cost 5.20 Ringgit (which equals about 1.27 USD) 😋😋
December 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Another breakfast fave, pictured below:
Roti Canai with chicken and veggie curries, fresh squeezed lime juice and my usual teh tarik
Total cost 5.20 Ringgit (which equals about 1.27 USD) 😋😋
Roti Canai with chicken and veggie curries, fresh squeezed lime juice and my usual teh tarik
Total cost 5.20 Ringgit (which equals about 1.27 USD) 😋😋
There’s an unspoken rule: you don’t name the street cats
Cos you’ll get attached
And even though they’re well cared for in Malaysia, it’s a hard life - and it’s hard when they’re suddenly gone
It’s a good rule
Anyway, this is Simba. And Boots. And Gandalf
Cos you’ll get attached
And even though they’re well cared for in Malaysia, it’s a hard life - and it’s hard when they’re suddenly gone
It’s a good rule
Anyway, this is Simba. And Boots. And Gandalf
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
There’s an unspoken rule: you don’t name the street cats
Cos you’ll get attached
And even though they’re well cared for in Malaysia, it’s a hard life - and it’s hard when they’re suddenly gone
It’s a good rule
Anyway, this is Simba. And Boots. And Gandalf
Cos you’ll get attached
And even though they’re well cared for in Malaysia, it’s a hard life - and it’s hard when they’re suddenly gone
It’s a good rule
Anyway, this is Simba. And Boots. And Gandalf