career seeking cowboy
@seasidecowboyprod.bsky.social
24 | They/He | Looking for Work | Mississippian turned Ontarian | Solo Game Dev (for now) | M.A. in Game Studies (Research Project in Narrative Design) | Socialist Southerner
https://seaside-cowboy.github.io
https://seaside-cowboy.github.io
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The Industrial Revolution & Its Consequences (Temp Title) - Interactive Visual Novel - Gameplay
YouTube video by Seaside Cowboy Productions
youtu.be
Can you SAVE the two between two waterfalls?
Early gameplay of my untitled visual novel
#solodev #indiegamedev #vndev #gamedev #visualnovel
youtu.be/x_4Yx919uRA
Early gameplay of my untitled visual novel
#solodev #indiegamedev #vndev #gamedev #visualnovel
youtu.be/x_4Yx919uRA
given the opportunity I will prove myself just gotta get the opportunity first
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
given the opportunity I will prove myself just gotta get the opportunity first
The idea that your hobbies / side projects should thrive while you’re job searching because you have “more time” is so much BS
My motivation for anything is actually so low due to every waking hour thinking about employment and no set routine + final stress
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My motivation for anything is actually so low due to every waking hour thinking about employment and no set routine + final stress
💔💔💔
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The idea that your hobbies / side projects should thrive while you’re job searching because you have “more time” is so much BS
My motivation for anything is actually so low due to every waking hour thinking about employment and no set routine + final stress
💔💔💔
My motivation for anything is actually so low due to every waking hour thinking about employment and no set routine + final stress
💔💔💔
www.twitch.tv/bythe_sea - next fest demos
ByThe_Sea - Twitch
🎮STEAM NEXT FEST DEMOS🎮MAYBE DLES LATER 🎮AFFILIATE GRIND 🎮 GET IN HERE!!!
www.twitch.tv
October 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
www.twitch.tv/bythe_sea - next fest demos
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Just received a games industry remote position rejection because I’m not a U.S. citizen 🤣
It’s funny because I am a U.S. citizen I just don’t live there! And it’s completely legal for me to work remotely for a U.S. company 🤣🤣🤣
Just gotta laugh sometimes to keep from crying
#gameindustry #gamedev
It’s funny because I am a U.S. citizen I just don’t live there! And it’s completely legal for me to work remotely for a U.S. company 🤣🤣🤣
Just gotta laugh sometimes to keep from crying
#gameindustry #gamedev
October 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Just received a games industry remote position rejection because I’m not a U.S. citizen 🤣
It’s funny because I am a U.S. citizen I just don’t live there! And it’s completely legal for me to work remotely for a U.S. company 🤣🤣🤣
Just gotta laugh sometimes to keep from crying
#gameindustry #gamedev
It’s funny because I am a U.S. citizen I just don’t live there! And it’s completely legal for me to work remotely for a U.S. company 🤣🤣🤣
Just gotta laugh sometimes to keep from crying
#gameindustry #gamedev
manifesting: better wage -> better mental health -> better creativity
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October 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
manifesting: better wage -> better mental health -> better creativity
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already added more will make update post tomorrow
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
already added more will make update post tomorrow
how do I dive into more complex animation? specially 2D. what’s a good starting point?
October 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
how do I dive into more complex animation? specially 2D. what’s a good starting point?
October 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I want this game design shit more than anything…if given the chance, I will work so hard. How do I show that to others through a resume or portfolio? I have a story and it’s one of resilience. I’m fiercely determined and willing to be underpaid bc my partner is a chemical engineer lol
October 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I want this game design shit more than anything…if given the chance, I will work so hard. How do I show that to others through a resume or portfolio? I have a story and it’s one of resilience. I’m fiercely determined and willing to be underpaid bc my partner is a chemical engineer lol
Huffing Fumes - Unfinished Game Jam Submission - First Person Platformer
youtu.be/bPXfc4K0hdM?...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #madewithunity
youtu.be/bPXfc4K0hdM?...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #madewithunity
HUFFING FUMES - First Person Platformer - Proof of Concept
YouTube video by Seaside Cowboy Productions
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Huffing Fumes - Unfinished Game Jam Submission - First Person Platformer
youtu.be/bPXfc4K0hdM?...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #madewithunity
youtu.be/bPXfc4K0hdM?...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #madewithunity
new video soon
September 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
new video soon
idk what to create AHHHH
September 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
idk what to create AHHHH
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Them: So what have y'all been up to?
Me: Haha, you know. The usual.
The Usual:
Me: Haha, you know. The usual.
The Usual:
September 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Them: So what have y'all been up to?
Me: Haha, you know. The usual.
The Usual:
Me: Haha, you know. The usual.
The Usual:
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make ui pretty? but also clear and good he;p
September 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
make ui pretty? but also clear and good he;p
anyone else get software/engine paralysis? Ink…Twine…Articy…Arcweave? Ren’Py…Unity…Godot…GameMaker? Pro Motion NG…Aesprite…Librespite? What if I’m using one thing but there’s a more efficient tool out there? What if my software is more complicated than I need? #gamedev #indiegamedev
September 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
anyone else get software/engine paralysis? Ink…Twine…Articy…Arcweave? Ren’Py…Unity…Godot…GameMaker? Pro Motion NG…Aesprite…Librespite? What if I’m using one thing but there’s a more efficient tool out there? What if my software is more complicated than I need? #gamedev #indiegamedev
let’s see if I can finish 3 levels of this jam over the next 3-4 days
September 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
let’s see if I can finish 3 levels of this jam over the next 3-4 days
how do I decide if a game is worth finishing? I’ve learned so much since starting my visual novel I’d literally do so much differently but I couldn’t possibly start over but i’m unsure if it’s worth finishing in its current state
September 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
how do I decide if a game is worth finishing? I’ve learned so much since starting my visual novel I’d literally do so much differently but I couldn’t possibly start over but i’m unsure if it’s worth finishing in its current state
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There are just 4 days left to donate to the Games for Palestine charity bundle which has raised nearly $100,000 to help fight against genocide! 🍉🙌✨
You can get 382 games, including Atuel, for just $8 or more. Every donation counts!
Please donate and help out with a RT to spreads the word! 🙏✨
You can get 382 games, including Atuel, for just $8 or more. Every donation counts!
Please donate and help out with a RT to spreads the word! 🙏✨
The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
September 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
There are just 4 days left to donate to the Games for Palestine charity bundle which has raised nearly $100,000 to help fight against genocide! 🍉🙌✨
You can get 382 games, including Atuel, for just $8 or more. Every donation counts!
Please donate and help out with a RT to spreads the word! 🙏✨
You can get 382 games, including Atuel, for just $8 or more. Every donation counts!
Please donate and help out with a RT to spreads the word! 🙏✨
dude I do not understand sizing of pixel assets am I dumb
September 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
dude I do not understand sizing of pixel assets am I dumb
So many people who followed me have worked on some of my favorite games!!!! Welcome everyone :) Thanks for the follows
September 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
So many people who followed me have worked on some of my favorite games!!!! Welcome everyone :) Thanks for the follows
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Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
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ever since microsoft's layoffs in early july, the two zenimax unions have been fighting for impacted employees following the cancellation of the elder scrolls online studio's unannounced mmo. they've won laid-off workers more time (aka more pay), better severance, recall rights, and saved some jobs
!["We were able to extend out [laid-off workers] impacted period, because their timers didn't even start until we signed the memorandum of understanding [about the layoffs],” Alyssa Gobelle, senior motion graphics artist and Zenimax Online Studios union bargaining committee member, told Aftermath. “Even their 60 days of continued employment and pending termination notices didn't happen until that ink was signed. So instead of starting July 2, that started mid-August, so that essentially bought them a lot more weeks of pay and healthcare security while we figured this out. That's sort of a soft win in a way, because obviously [it's] not in the contract, but it was an impact of us being able to bargain. We were able to buy them more time."
As a result, ZOS union members who lost their jobs in July technically remain employed until October. The ZOS union also squeezed an additional four weeks minimum severance out of Microsoft, bringing the total up to eight weeks across the board. On top of all that, the union also secured 18 months of recall rights for everyone on the canceled Zenimax MMO that lost their jobs, meaning that if there’s a relevant job opening at Zenimax Online Studios, there’s now a chance that workers who’ve been let go will get their old jobs back – as opposed to the company throwing the baby out with the bathwater.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5gdejlhcswjbzraadoltdpps/bafkreic6lpwfrmoerdx3kix5cadniqhref4k4352p3c57sxig53bjtwkiu@jpeg)
September 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ever since microsoft's layoffs in early july, the two zenimax unions have been fighting for impacted employees following the cancellation of the elder scrolls online studio's unannounced mmo. they've won laid-off workers more time (aka more pay), better severance, recall rights, and saved some jobs
I love video games. I want to make them. Why do I have to go to work
September 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I love video games. I want to make them. Why do I have to go to work