Francis Kirkpatrick
@frakirk.bsky.social
Co-founder of @LiquidStatic.bsky.social
I'm a game designer with a lot of tech art experience and a software engineering degree, so uuhhh I'm a technical designer I guess?
Living in Aotearoa.
He/him
I'm a game designer with a lot of tech art experience and a software engineering degree, so uuhhh I'm a technical designer I guess?
Living in Aotearoa.
He/him
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Ever wanted to become a pilot just because they look so cool?
Bad news! The best pilots look that way from birth!! 🧑✈️
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
Bad news! The best pilots look that way from birth!! 🧑✈️
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Ever wanted to become a pilot just because they look so cool?
Bad news! The best pilots look that way from birth!! 🧑✈️
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
Bad news! The best pilots look that way from birth!! 🧑✈️
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
Today's dumb pun that evolved into an intrusive thought:
(Because with all the balloons it's not so heavy, get it?)
(Also, stories about intergenerational friendships and critiques of masculinity are great for all ages)
(Because with all the balloons it's not so heavy, get it?)
(Also, stories about intergenerational friendships and critiques of masculinity are great for all ages)
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Today's dumb pun that evolved into an intrusive thought:
(Because with all the balloons it's not so heavy, get it?)
(Also, stories about intergenerational friendships and critiques of masculinity are great for all ages)
(Because with all the balloons it's not so heavy, get it?)
(Also, stories about intergenerational friendships and critiques of masculinity are great for all ages)
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Most airlines limit carry-on luggage so it "can't impair emergency disembarkation".
Plane Airlines™ continues to put our customers first, with our policy: "If you managed to bring it on, surely you can take it off!"
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
Plane Airlines™ continues to put our customers first, with our policy: "If you managed to bring it on, surely you can take it off!"
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Most airlines limit carry-on luggage so it "can't impair emergency disembarkation".
Plane Airlines™ continues to put our customers first, with our policy: "If you managed to bring it on, surely you can take it off!"
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
Plane Airlines™ continues to put our customers first, with our policy: "If you managed to bring it on, surely you can take it off!"
store.steampowered.com/app/3310570/...
#indiegame #game #airplane #horrorgame
I can't stop, send help
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I can't stop, send help
When the ADHD meds hit just wrong and you spend your whole morning making Mr Burns themed magic cards instead of showering: 🤦
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
When the ADHD meds hit just wrong and you spend your whole morning making Mr Burns themed magic cards instead of showering: 🤦
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Byeeee Sydney 👋 SXSW was soooo fun and we are soooo eepy
October 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Byeeee Sydney 👋 SXSW was soooo fun and we are soooo eepy
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SYDNEY!! The #SXSW Games showcase is FREE ENTRY today - come play some awesome games including Night Plane! We’ve got a jump scare tally going 👀
#sxswsydney
#sxswsydney
October 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
SYDNEY!! The #SXSW Games showcase is FREE ENTRY today - come play some awesome games including Night Plane! We’ve got a jump scare tally going 👀
#sxswsydney
#sxswsydney
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From the very first cave paintings humans have ached to see themselves reflected in the mirror of consciousness, to pass the world through a prism of common experience and make meaning from the threads of our shared humanity. Our entire economy now hinges on the idea that people don't
September 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From the very first cave paintings humans have ached to see themselves reflected in the mirror of consciousness, to pass the world through a prism of common experience and make meaning from the threads of our shared humanity. Our entire economy now hinges on the idea that people don't
Just finishing up the demo build for NZGDC now! 💪🔥
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Just finishing up the demo build for NZGDC now! 💪🔥
Ah dang, I thought I had more time! Guess I should finally get around to finishing the first one. 😬
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available September 4 on all platforms and day one on Xbox Game Pass!
Watch the release trailer: youtu.be/6XGeJwsUP9c
Watch the release trailer: youtu.be/6XGeJwsUP9c
Title: Hollow Knight: Silksong - Release Trailer
YouTube video by Team Cherry
youtu.be
August 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Ah dang, I thought I had more time! Guess I should finally get around to finishing the first one. 😬
This is true Sci-Fi:
•Narrative takes place in a hypothetical future
•Scientific concepts (materials science) are elegantly woven in, and supports its themes
•Explores ideas regarding human interaction, how it's influenced by technology, and how it's inseperable from social class
•Ending is spooky
•Narrative takes place in a hypothetical future
•Scientific concepts (materials science) are elegantly woven in, and supports its themes
•Explores ideas regarding human interaction, how it's influenced by technology, and how it's inseperable from social class
•Ending is spooky
August 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is true Sci-Fi:
•Narrative takes place in a hypothetical future
•Scientific concepts (materials science) are elegantly woven in, and supports its themes
•Explores ideas regarding human interaction, how it's influenced by technology, and how it's inseperable from social class
•Ending is spooky
•Narrative takes place in a hypothetical future
•Scientific concepts (materials science) are elegantly woven in, and supports its themes
•Explores ideas regarding human interaction, how it's influenced by technology, and how it's inseperable from social class
•Ending is spooky
Full art/design credit goes to @enkirkpatrick.bsky.social
Genuinely-held-dogshit-opinion credit all goes to me 😎
Genuinely-held-dogshit-opinion credit all goes to me 😎
August 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Full art/design credit goes to @enkirkpatrick.bsky.social
Genuinely-held-dogshit-opinion credit all goes to me 😎
Genuinely-held-dogshit-opinion credit all goes to me 😎
Reposted by Francis Kirkpatrick
Check 'em outtt! 👀
We'll have a bunch of these to give away at Wireframe too! Choose your favourite character (we won't be offended - we know it's Acerola 🐱)
We'll have a bunch of these to give away at Wireframe too! Choose your favourite character (we won't be offended - we know it's Acerola 🐱)
July 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Check 'em outtt! 👀
We'll have a bunch of these to give away at Wireframe too! Choose your favourite character (we won't be offended - we know it's Acerola 🐱)
We'll have a bunch of these to give away at Wireframe too! Choose your favourite character (we won't be offended - we know it's Acerola 🐱)
OMG A REPLY FROM CHIITAN! ILY!! 😍🥳
BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!
BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!
Yeeeees!Thanks for the likes☺️LOVE YOU💕I'm chiitan✨Please follow Chiitan's Blue Sky
July 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
OMG A REPLY FROM CHIITAN! ILY!! 😍🥳
BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!
BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!
Look! It's me! In the videogame!
(For some reason there's nothing funnier to me than putting yourself as a silly character in your own stories, and I'll probably keep doing it for as long as I think it's funny.
(I will never stop thinking it's funny.))
(For some reason there's nothing funnier to me than putting yourself as a silly character in your own stories, and I'll probably keep doing it for as long as I think it's funny.
(I will never stop thinking it's funny.))
Night Plane by @liquidstatic.bsky.social is a thrilling airborne hospitality simulator that costs way less than a plane ticket! Board passengers, assist with their struggles, and resolve emergencies. Also, please don't let the psychopomp fly the aircraft.
July 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Look! It's me! In the videogame!
(For some reason there's nothing funnier to me than putting yourself as a silly character in your own stories, and I'll probably keep doing it for as long as I think it's funny.
(I will never stop thinking it's funny.))
(For some reason there's nothing funnier to me than putting yourself as a silly character in your own stories, and I'll probably keep doing it for as long as I think it's funny.
(I will never stop thinking it's funny.))
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@frakirk.bsky.social offhandedly wondering if he should watch Noah (2014)
me, activating like a sleeper agent:
me, activating like a sleeper agent:
July 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@frakirk.bsky.social offhandedly wondering if he should watch Noah (2014)
me, activating like a sleeper agent:
me, activating like a sleeper agent:
This is literally just Roko's Basilisk for rich dudes 🤦
The quiet part out loud:
If you want something from Cuomo, there better be a campaign donation waiting for him.
Quid pro Cuomo
If you want something from Cuomo, there better be a campaign donation waiting for him.
Quid pro Cuomo
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is literally just Roko's Basilisk for rich dudes 🤦
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Scaling from the basics of using the Niagara system in Unreal Engine, tips for creating more dynamic VFX, and useful optimization tools, @pedroklein.bsky.social will give a welcoming introduction for developers new to using Niagara and provide deeper insights for those already familiar with it.
June 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Scaling from the basics of using the Niagara system in Unreal Engine, tips for creating more dynamic VFX, and useful optimization tools, @pedroklein.bsky.social will give a welcoming introduction for developers new to using Niagara and provide deeper insights for those already familiar with it.
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Funny how you just need to break some angles to turn kitchen environment into a spaceship.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Funny how you just need to break some angles to turn kitchen environment into a spaceship.
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"Switch 2" this, "Switch 2" that, why don't the youths "Switch 2" playing the Shape Sender Deluxe demo which is now available on Steam for a limited time only!
June 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"Switch 2" this, "Switch 2" that, why don't the youths "Switch 2" playing the Shape Sender Deluxe demo which is now available on Steam for a limited time only!
Can't wait for the spinoff with a "Not" gate added.
June 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Can't wait for the spinoff with a "Not" gate added.
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Game's going good btw #indiegames #gamedev
June 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Game's going good btw #indiegames #gamedev
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Being a digital artist is exhausting 🤷♂️
September 17, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Being a digital artist is exhausting 🤷♂️
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WOOOHOOO WE WON A THING!
Last Friday we won our VERY FIRST AWARD! 🤩🏆🍰
Night Bus was awarded The Poetic Serving: Excellence in Narrative at the Pavs and we couldn't be more thrilled. Congrats to everyone and thank you to @nzgamesfest.bsky.social for an amazing night celebrating incredible games made in Aotearoa!
Night Bus was awarded The Poetic Serving: Excellence in Narrative at the Pavs and we couldn't be more thrilled. Congrats to everyone and thank you to @nzgamesfest.bsky.social for an amazing night celebrating incredible games made in Aotearoa!
May 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
WOOOHOOO WE WON A THING!