Rick A
@rvda.bsky.social
Professional geek. 3D artist, game modeler and toy designer. Plastic crack enthusiast, art lover, and fan of tabletop games and shows. He/him. AI can fuck right off.
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How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
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because why make things easy when they can be convoluted
because why make things easy when they can be convoluted
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you disabled NSFW filters on here but still can't see people's posts, remember to dig further into Advanced > Bluesky Moderation Service and set this specific "cartoon" NSFW filter to Off as well
because why make things easy when they can be convoluted
because why make things easy when they can be convoluted
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"The idea of Sabine training as a Jedi when she is already this fantastic warrior of her own type, we felt like this is overkill. I had nothing to do with the Ahsoka series, so I was shocked because pretty much our entire story team, we discussed it in season 3, we thought it was a bad idea."
Star Wars Rebels Writers Have One Major Problem With The Ahsoka TV Series - SlashFilm
A big character revelation from the live-action Ahsoka TV series went against what the writers of Star Wars Rebels had in mind.
www.slashfilm.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"The idea of Sabine training as a Jedi when she is already this fantastic warrior of her own type, we felt like this is overkill. I had nothing to do with the Ahsoka series, so I was shocked because pretty much our entire story team, we discussed it in season 3, we thought it was a bad idea."
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Oh yeah btw the reason why Vine is being relaunched with great fanfare and no Al is because it's jointly operated with an Al company and they probably don;t want to pollute their scrap pile with stuff they've already shat out.
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Oh yeah btw the reason why Vine is being relaunched with great fanfare and no Al is because it's jointly operated with an Al company and they probably don;t want to pollute their scrap pile with stuff they've already shat out.
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![Extra two panels to the meme
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"Oh yeah btw the reason why Vine is being relaunched with great fanfare and no Al is because it's jointly operated with an Al company and they probably don;t want to pollute their scrap pile with stuff they've already shat out."]
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You look at this cover art by @letitmelo.bsky.social and tell me there isn’t a God. #protomen
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
You look at this cover art by @letitmelo.bsky.social and tell me there isn’t a God. #protomen
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the pre-launch page for @mhcaliwrites.com's next book is live! w/ an absolutely MONSTROUS line-up of #comics artists, The Hectic Love Lives of the Mythical dives into the dating lives of demons, monsters and cryptids!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
(thanks for letting me go ham on this #art!)
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
(thanks for letting me go ham on this #art!)
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
the pre-launch page for @mhcaliwrites.com's next book is live! w/ an absolutely MONSTROUS line-up of #comics artists, The Hectic Love Lives of the Mythical dives into the dating lives of demons, monsters and cryptids!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
(thanks for letting me go ham on this #art!)
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
(thanks for letting me go ham on this #art!)
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little portrait of my fantastically wealthy pf2e swashbuckler, Armandine. She's just had the worst day of her life in game :(
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
little portrait of my fantastically wealthy pf2e swashbuckler, Armandine. She's just had the worst day of her life in game :(
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‘Look, I’ve had a miserable week or two. Don’t test me, because I am losing my patience.’
Aka first date ideas (followup comic doodle in the reply) 💕😌
#dragonage
Aka first date ideas (followup comic doodle in the reply) 💕😌
#dragonage
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
‘Look, I’ve had a miserable week or two. Don’t test me, because I am losing my patience.’
Aka first date ideas (followup comic doodle in the reply) 💕😌
#dragonage
Aka first date ideas (followup comic doodle in the reply) 💕😌
#dragonage
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paradox's internal studios: mostly bangers, all-time classics, well done everyone
paradox's published games: a bin fire, mostly failures, what is going on
paradox's published games: a bin fire, mostly failures, what is going on
Two years after the catastrophic release of Cities Skylines II, publisher Paradox and developers Colossal Order have split:
aftermath.site/paradox-publis...
aftermath.site/paradox-publis...
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
paradox's internal studios: mostly bangers, all-time classics, well done everyone
paradox's published games: a bin fire, mostly failures, what is going on
paradox's published games: a bin fire, mostly failures, what is going on
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First Snow, color study
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
First Snow, color study
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my black zarak ko is here! i was originally going to use it just to complete my g1, but i think it'll go on the shelf while the original safely retires to the comfort of its styrofoam coffin
i actually love how clean it looks without stickers!
i actually love how clean it looks without stickers!
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
my black zarak ko is here! i was originally going to use it just to complete my g1, but i think it'll go on the shelf while the original safely retires to the comfort of its styrofoam coffin
i actually love how clean it looks without stickers!
i actually love how clean it looks without stickers!
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November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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I don’t want to seem out of touch but I don’t actually understand the economy anymore.
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I don’t want to seem out of touch but I don’t actually understand the economy anymore.
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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"it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed"
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed"
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
This.
This right here.
I'm so, SO tired of having to scrutinize any piece of art that even remotely resembles genAI slop just to determine whether or not it's worth a second thought or any admiration.
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My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
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It literally has a disclosure on its Steam page. It didn't "slip through", man. You tried to charge people for a thing that's got slop in it and they're mad.
I have an extension to add a pop-up on the Steam page for it but I really think it should be by default top-of-page.
I have an extension to add a pop-up on the Steam page for it but I really think it should be by default top-of-page.
November 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It literally has a disclosure on its Steam page. It didn't "slip through", man. You tried to charge people for a thing that's got slop in it and they're mad.
I have an extension to add a pop-up on the Steam page for it but I really think it should be by default top-of-page.
I have an extension to add a pop-up on the Steam page for it but I really think it should be by default top-of-page.
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Expected to like Badlands, did not expect to love it! Great movie, endearing characters, does some fun stuff with the framework of a Predator movie, I'd die for Bud. And you can tell this was made by a fan in the best ways. The father looked like a Kenner figure complete with flying bike! Very fun.
November 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Expected to like Badlands, did not expect to love it! Great movie, endearing characters, does some fun stuff with the framework of a Predator movie, I'd die for Bud. And you can tell this was made by a fan in the best ways. The father looked like a Kenner figure complete with flying bike! Very fun.
Okay, I'm back onboard, this looks great. Makes me more tempted to get a Switch 2.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — Overview Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mBR...
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Okay, I'm back onboard, this looks great. Makes me more tempted to get a Switch 2.
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"O'er Them Hills" by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 🎶
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"O'er Them Hills" by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 🎶
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I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.