Malen
@malenguy.bsky.social
24. He / They. 🇸🇮
Digital artist, hopeful character designer. Self-taught. Vehemently anti-AI-generated art. Mildly autistic (aspie) as well.
I am made of inspirations.
Putting in big bold letters;
I HATE AI.
[profile picture by a.nikki_]
Digital artist, hopeful character designer. Self-taught. Vehemently anti-AI-generated art. Mildly autistic (aspie) as well.
I am made of inspirations.
Putting in big bold letters;
I HATE AI.
[profile picture by a.nikki_]
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i think we all need to step back and realize that peak art was made when neolithic pot in the shape of a pig was fired
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
i think we all need to step back and realize that peak art was made when neolithic pot in the shape of a pig was fired
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If you look into his history he was WAY ahead of the curve on many things. Desktop publishing, anime, roleplaying games, etc. He's also definitely not the only legendary RPG designer with extensive video game experience, but he has a long history there too, predating Cyberpunk 2077 by decades
So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
Mike Pondsmith
Michael Alyn Pondsmith (born April 14, 1954[citation needed]) is an American roleplaying, board and video game designer. He is the founder of R. Talsorian Games and the creator of the acclaimed Cyberp...
cyberpunk.fandom.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
If you look into his history he was WAY ahead of the curve on many things. Desktop publishing, anime, roleplaying games, etc. He's also definitely not the only legendary RPG designer with extensive video game experience, but he has a long history there too, predating Cyberpunk 2077 by decades
I know I said I should step away, I just think this is important;
I had a root canal today. Broken tooth got removed. I listened to three albums on the way from home and back.
I'm going to write short reviews of the ones that I listened to. These opinions are my own.
1/4
I had a root canal today. Broken tooth got removed. I listened to three albums on the way from home and back.
I'm going to write short reviews of the ones that I listened to. These opinions are my own.
1/4
February 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
I know I said I should step away, I just think this is important;
I had a root canal today. Broken tooth got removed. I listened to three albums on the way from home and back.
I'm going to write short reviews of the ones that I listened to. These opinions are my own.
1/4
I had a root canal today. Broken tooth got removed. I listened to three albums on the way from home and back.
I'm going to write short reviews of the ones that I listened to. These opinions are my own.
1/4
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I think I need to step away from social media from a while.
I'm having more and more thoughts of existential dread the longer I scroll through these sites. I need to start working again and relax whilst doing so.
Maybe I should replay some old games that I like.
I'm having more and more thoughts of existential dread the longer I scroll through these sites. I need to start working again and relax whilst doing so.
Maybe I should replay some old games that I like.
February 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I think I need to step away from social media from a while.
I'm having more and more thoughts of existential dread the longer I scroll through these sites. I need to start working again and relax whilst doing so.
Maybe I should replay some old games that I like.
I'm having more and more thoughts of existential dread the longer I scroll through these sites. I need to start working again and relax whilst doing so.
Maybe I should replay some old games that I like.
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These guys know what's up. @mohoanimation.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
These guys know what's up. @mohoanimation.bsky.social
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Water experiencing itself🐟
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Water experiencing itself🐟
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This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
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In those times it's great to be supported, I am grateful my home town keeps supporting me as an artist and featured me in my local newspaper ❤️
January 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM
In those times it's great to be supported, I am grateful my home town keeps supporting me as an artist and featured me in my local newspaper ❤️
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this idea actually dates back to 2020, with the same character but as a wee 19 year old, who was a STUDENT with no magic powers
that whole project fell apart very slowly lol
that whole project fell apart very slowly lol
January 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM
this idea actually dates back to 2020, with the same character but as a wee 19 year old, who was a STUDENT with no magic powers
that whole project fell apart very slowly lol
that whole project fell apart very slowly lol
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"how are you feeling today", they ask. I answer, "like an alchemical symbol for calcinated vitriol"
January 29, 2026 at 8:33 AM
"how are you feeling today", they ask. I answer, "like an alchemical symbol for calcinated vitriol"
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A lot of you need to learn the difference between "I'm not interested in this story" and "no human being could possibly want to create or read/watch this story and its existence is a personal insult against me."
January 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
A lot of you need to learn the difference between "I'm not interested in this story" and "no human being could possibly want to create or read/watch this story and its existence is a personal insult against me."
Finished Yakuza 8: The Big Swell.
Start Date: ???, 2025
End Date: 26. 01. 2026
Goodbye, Yakuza.
I'm not picking up or playing Kiwami 3 because of the terrible story leaks, plus the presence of an actual sex offender in the main cast.
#RemoveKagawa
I loved this franchise.
Keyword; Loved.
Start Date: ???, 2025
End Date: 26. 01. 2026
Goodbye, Yakuza.
I'm not picking up or playing Kiwami 3 because of the terrible story leaks, plus the presence of an actual sex offender in the main cast.
#RemoveKagawa
I loved this franchise.
Keyword; Loved.
January 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Finished Yakuza 8: The Big Swell.
Start Date: ???, 2025
End Date: 26. 01. 2026
Goodbye, Yakuza.
I'm not picking up or playing Kiwami 3 because of the terrible story leaks, plus the presence of an actual sex offender in the main cast.
#RemoveKagawa
I loved this franchise.
Keyword; Loved.
Start Date: ???, 2025
End Date: 26. 01. 2026
Goodbye, Yakuza.
I'm not picking up or playing Kiwami 3 because of the terrible story leaks, plus the presence of an actual sex offender in the main cast.
#RemoveKagawa
I loved this franchise.
Keyword; Loved.
I love my cat so much.
January 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM
I love my cat so much.
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I'm running from my responsibilities
January 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM
I'm running from my responsibilities
I watched Marty Supreme yesterday.
I was one-half inspired, one half-terrified of Marty because I saw parts of myself in him. An egotistical narcissist user but also funny as hell. Tyler The Creator's role was surprisingly small but he played it well.
Fallopian Tube intro.
pingpong/10
I was one-half inspired, one half-terrified of Marty because I saw parts of myself in him. An egotistical narcissist user but also funny as hell. Tyler The Creator's role was surprisingly small but he played it well.
Fallopian Tube intro.
pingpong/10
January 24, 2026 at 11:55 AM
I watched Marty Supreme yesterday.
I was one-half inspired, one half-terrified of Marty because I saw parts of myself in him. An egotistical narcissist user but also funny as hell. Tyler The Creator's role was surprisingly small but he played it well.
Fallopian Tube intro.
pingpong/10
I was one-half inspired, one half-terrified of Marty because I saw parts of myself in him. An egotistical narcissist user but also funny as hell. Tyler The Creator's role was surprisingly small but he played it well.
Fallopian Tube intro.
pingpong/10
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I'm too much of a coward to zoom in any further than just looking at it from the base distance, so, you know... yeah.
I think I'll just stay here.
I think I'll just stay here.
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
I'm too much of a coward to zoom in any further than just looking at it from the base distance, so, you know... yeah.
I think I'll just stay here.
I think I'll just stay here.
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Am I the only one that thinks this cartoon by Charles Addams (the guy who created the Addams family) is legitimately creepy?
January 19, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Am I the only one that thinks this cartoon by Charles Addams (the guy who created the Addams family) is legitimately creepy?
Finished GTA V Story Mode today.
Fun time but the story isn't as deep as GTA 4 nor as enjoyable. This story felt like an exaggeration of the American Dream whilst GTA 4's was a look at the American Reality.
Franklin is my favorite playable character.
Start Date: 11.01.2026
End Date: 15.01.2026
Fun time but the story isn't as deep as GTA 4 nor as enjoyable. This story felt like an exaggeration of the American Dream whilst GTA 4's was a look at the American Reality.
Franklin is my favorite playable character.
Start Date: 11.01.2026
End Date: 15.01.2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Finished GTA V Story Mode today.
Fun time but the story isn't as deep as GTA 4 nor as enjoyable. This story felt like an exaggeration of the American Dream whilst GTA 4's was a look at the American Reality.
Franklin is my favorite playable character.
Start Date: 11.01.2026
End Date: 15.01.2026
Fun time but the story isn't as deep as GTA 4 nor as enjoyable. This story felt like an exaggeration of the American Dream whilst GTA 4's was a look at the American Reality.
Franklin is my favorite playable character.
Start Date: 11.01.2026
End Date: 15.01.2026
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So there's a made for TV John Woo film called Blackjack where Dolf Lundgren has a weakness/phobia of the color white and they manage to contrive a fight in a fuckin' dairy.
Milk just gushing all over the place.
Milk just gushing all over the place.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
So there's a made for TV John Woo film called Blackjack where Dolf Lundgren has a weakness/phobia of the color white and they manage to contrive a fight in a fuckin' dairy.
Milk just gushing all over the place.
Milk just gushing all over the place.