Rhys Sampson
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Rhys Sampson
@rhysdesigns.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈🎮 UI guy. Former QA. Passionate about accessibility, inclusivity, and Like A Dragon games.
He/Him
Everyone is playing Starfield but I have only just installed No Man's Sky for the first time
September 10, 2023 at 11:21 PM
I do my best to advocate for accessibility but I'm embarrassed to say I'm, well... Embarrassed to talk about one of my own biggest accessibility issues.

It's fairly niche and I worry that people won't take me seriously. But I probably need to have more faith in A11Y folks 😅
September 4, 2023 at 5:44 PM
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AAA devs, I can't say it enough, Accessibility is vital to the community. This is as important as anything in your game. If a player can't play due to a blocker then all that work is locked out to them. This is worse than your worst bug. Plan accessibility now, period, before it's too late.
September 3, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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If you're looking for jobs in game dev here's a doc with related resources like:
Searches, Map, Lists,
Guides, Communities,
Salaries, Associations, Reports, etc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CU1H-8ZQWUPIBrT3VaUjjSMpOrarfpfhI86q8Bkpr_8/edit?usp=sharing
#GameJobs? #GameDevJobs?
August 6, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Finally getting back into my Junji Ito pile!
August 31, 2023 at 11:42 AM
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If gamers want more games like BG3 and TotK, here's the deal; developers need the stability of staying at a studio long-term. And right now, least in the U.S., that is not typically how the ecosystem works.
August 30, 2023 at 7:19 PM
TV shows and movies desperately need separate audio sliders the way games have.

Dialogue is ALWAYS too quiet and sound effects are always SO LOUD please let me change it
August 27, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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Still on the lookout for my next senior+ or leadership role in UI/UX. I'd love to find a highly collaborative, mindful, people-first kind of studio space with diverse leadership and the right project fit.

Located in Montréal. Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rcohenpal...
August 23, 2023 at 2:52 PM
I turned 32 yesterday but I don't think my brain aged past 17
August 23, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Hey so... if you've done an art test for a fairly big developer, how long would you expect to wait to hear back from them?
August 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Got some Ohuhu markers for my birthday and I'm both excited to use them and paralysed by the indecision of what to draw
August 20, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Got to open some of my birthday presents a couple of days early!
August 19, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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HEY, GAMES INDUSTRY FRIENDS! I'm still searching for my next role and would love to work with you!

I have an excellent track record and a wealth of experience, and I'm known for bringing good vibes to the workplace. So, basically, the total package.

Remote preferred! ✨
August 2, 2023 at 9:35 PM
This small text that appears at the bottom of profile previews with an (i) instead of a scroll icon

And then you DON'T swipe down to go back? Idk my brain don't like it
August 15, 2023 at 11:49 PM
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Anyone hiring for an artist? I really need to lineup some work soon as the struggles are piling up. Have credits with IDW. Open to covers and interiors. Any shares or recommendations appreciated, I really just need a chance
August 14, 2023 at 2:31 AM
I really hope that "QA isn't gamedev" is the kind of discourse we're planning to completely ignore on this app. I ain't wanna see any bad takes reskeeted, y'hear?
August 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM
I had surgery on Tuesday. I can DEFINITELY make a visual novel before I go back to work, right? Haha yeah for sure!
August 11, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Why are we calling them "skeets" and not "bleets"?
August 3, 2023 at 9:20 AM
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The person who invites you to Bluesky is the closest thing we have to vampire sires.
July 24, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Oh. I genuinely thought Girl Dinner was like, a horny thing.
August 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM
No one read my alt text
July 30, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Ice cream improves any day (dairy-free counts)
July 30, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Introducing Big Vinnie
July 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Finally, I have been released from the Bog of Eternal Stench
July 26, 2023 at 9:23 AM