Stu
@stuwallinger.bsky.social
💾 Indie Game Dev, Designer, Programmer.
🕒 Working on Bound in Time.
📃 Wish list here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959040
✨ Game Designer @ Magic Potion Games
🍁 Vaguely Vancouver BC Canada
Unity, Godot, Unreal
🕒 Working on Bound in Time.
📃 Wish list here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959040
✨ Game Designer @ Magic Potion Games
🍁 Vaguely Vancouver BC Canada
Unity, Godot, Unreal
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@stuwallinger.bsky.social
· Nov 18
For work, I was given the task of playing and beating Link's Awakening.
Finished it in roughly 2 days, was a little strange playing through a Zelda game during work hours haha.
I really enjoyed my time with the game, very charming with a bit of a somber ending.
Majora's is still my favorite tho!
Finished it in roughly 2 days, was a little strange playing through a Zelda game during work hours haha.
I really enjoyed my time with the game, very charming with a bit of a somber ending.
Majora's is still my favorite tho!
December 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
For work, I was given the task of playing and beating Link's Awakening.
Finished it in roughly 2 days, was a little strange playing through a Zelda game during work hours haha.
I really enjoyed my time with the game, very charming with a bit of a somber ending.
Majora's is still my favorite tho!
Finished it in roughly 2 days, was a little strange playing through a Zelda game during work hours haha.
I really enjoyed my time with the game, very charming with a bit of a somber ending.
Majora's is still my favorite tho!
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Tonight's movie.
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tonight's movie.
The Cabin in the Woods holds up so well!
Going through our long list of horror films leading up to Halloween.
Definitely one of my favourites to put on, almost like a cozy horror/satire. Just all around a fun time!
Let the couple of weeks of spooky begin! 👻
#movies #horror #halloween
Going through our long list of horror films leading up to Halloween.
Definitely one of my favourites to put on, almost like a cozy horror/satire. Just all around a fun time!
Let the couple of weeks of spooky begin! 👻
#movies #horror #halloween
two men in suits and ties are dancing in a room with the words let 's get this party started
ALT: two men in suits and ties are dancing in a room with the words let 's get this party started
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October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Cabin in the Woods holds up so well!
Going through our long list of horror films leading up to Halloween.
Definitely one of my favourites to put on, almost like a cozy horror/satire. Just all around a fun time!
Let the couple of weeks of spooky begin! 👻
#movies #horror #halloween
Going through our long list of horror films leading up to Halloween.
Definitely one of my favourites to put on, almost like a cozy horror/satire. Just all around a fun time!
Let the couple of weeks of spooky begin! 👻
#movies #horror #halloween
Finally finished my playthrough of Final Fantasy 3! The job system was pretty cool, would love to replay sometime with a different team makeup. Probably my favourite of the first 3.
But now it’s time to start FF4! Been looking forward to this! First of the SNES ones!
#gaming #jrpg #snes
But now it’s time to start FF4! Been looking forward to this! First of the SNES ones!
#gaming #jrpg #snes
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I'll always be impressed with how good and powerful Excel is as a piece of software and how terrible almost every other Microsoft product has become over the years. (Glares at Outlook)
a man in a blue shirt says " i am untethered and my rage knows no bounds ! "
ALT: a man in a blue shirt says " i am untethered and my rage knows no bounds ! "
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September 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I'll always be impressed with how good and powerful Excel is as a piece of software and how terrible almost every other Microsoft product has become over the years. (Glares at Outlook)
Software patents will always be incredibly dumb.
Nintendo has successfully acquired a US patent covering the ability to summon characters in a game and make them battle for you.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintend...
Nintendo now has a US patent on summoning characters and making them battle for you | VGC
The new patent theoretically covers an action that is present in numerous non-Nintendo games…
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September 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Software patents will always be incredibly dumb.
Make sure to talk to the people important to you while you still can, you never know when they'll be gone. Advice you hear often but don't think much about till it's too late
Welp, after a little hiatus, I'll be back to posting some game dev related stuff
Till then here's a cool album I inherited
Welp, after a little hiatus, I'll be back to posting some game dev related stuff
Till then here's a cool album I inherited
September 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Make sure to talk to the people important to you while you still can, you never know when they'll be gone. Advice you hear often but don't think much about till it's too late
Welp, after a little hiatus, I'll be back to posting some game dev related stuff
Till then here's a cool album I inherited
Welp, after a little hiatus, I'll be back to posting some game dev related stuff
Till then here's a cool album I inherited
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The exhibitor list for Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is now live!! 🎮🌱
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The exhibitor list for Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is now live!! 🎮🌱
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
More than 40 different indie studios will be showcasing their games at this year's event, including games such as 1000xRESIST, Peglin, Beastieball, and many more! ✨
Check out the full list here: vangamegarden.com/exhibitors
Finished reading Jurassic Park for the first time. Great book,
Ian Malcolm's rants near the end feels super relevant today in its messaging. With the rise of vibe coding, gen-AI, etc, untrained skills and power sold like a Saturday night special.
Sadly, we don't at least get dinosaurs.
#booksky
Ian Malcolm's rants near the end feels super relevant today in its messaging. With the rise of vibe coding, gen-AI, etc, untrained skills and power sold like a Saturday night special.
Sadly, we don't at least get dinosaurs.
#booksky
August 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Finished reading Jurassic Park for the first time. Great book,
Ian Malcolm's rants near the end feels super relevant today in its messaging. With the rise of vibe coding, gen-AI, etc, untrained skills and power sold like a Saturday night special.
Sadly, we don't at least get dinosaurs.
#booksky
Ian Malcolm's rants near the end feels super relevant today in its messaging. With the rise of vibe coding, gen-AI, etc, untrained skills and power sold like a Saturday night special.
Sadly, we don't at least get dinosaurs.
#booksky
August 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It has begun! On to starting my Final Fantasy III journey.
Not really sure what to expect, this one I’ve heard nothing about (other than sharing the name Final Fantasy III NA version aka VI) lol
Was able to track down the retconned names, I think?
#gamesky #rpg #games #finalfantasy
Not really sure what to expect, this one I’ve heard nothing about (other than sharing the name Final Fantasy III NA version aka VI) lol
Was able to track down the retconned names, I think?
#gamesky #rpg #games #finalfantasy
August 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM
It has begun! On to starting my Final Fantasy III journey.
Not really sure what to expect, this one I’ve heard nothing about (other than sharing the name Final Fantasy III NA version aka VI) lol
Was able to track down the retconned names, I think?
#gamesky #rpg #games #finalfantasy
Not really sure what to expect, this one I’ve heard nothing about (other than sharing the name Final Fantasy III NA version aka VI) lol
Was able to track down the retconned names, I think?
#gamesky #rpg #games #finalfantasy
Finished my playthrough of Final Fantasy II. I actually enjoyed it, even though it was a little rough at times lol.
So many dungeon dead ends, and while the password system was a nice add, it was sort of under utilized. Wish they added more to it lol still a fun play
#games #rpgs #finalfantasy
So many dungeon dead ends, and while the password system was a nice add, it was sort of under utilized. Wish they added more to it lol still a fun play
#games #rpgs #finalfantasy
August 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Finished my playthrough of Final Fantasy II. I actually enjoyed it, even though it was a little rough at times lol.
So many dungeon dead ends, and while the password system was a nice add, it was sort of under utilized. Wish they added more to it lol still a fun play
#games #rpgs #finalfantasy
So many dungeon dead ends, and while the password system was a nice add, it was sort of under utilized. Wish they added more to it lol still a fun play
#games #rpgs #finalfantasy
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday !
I’ve been updating which assets to use for my game’s environment. I think it’s beginning to actually look pretty good!
Next up to work on adding something to attack, be attacked by lol
#UnrealEngine #Gamedev #IndieDev #Games #IndieGames
I’ve been updating which assets to use for my game’s environment. I think it’s beginning to actually look pretty good!
Next up to work on adding something to attack, be attacked by lol
#UnrealEngine #Gamedev #IndieDev #Games #IndieGames
August 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy #ScreenshotSaturday !
I’ve been updating which assets to use for my game’s environment. I think it’s beginning to actually look pretty good!
Next up to work on adding something to attack, be attacked by lol
#UnrealEngine #Gamedev #IndieDev #Games #IndieGames
I’ve been updating which assets to use for my game’s environment. I think it’s beginning to actually look pretty good!
Next up to work on adding something to attack, be attacked by lol
#UnrealEngine #Gamedev #IndieDev #Games #IndieGames
🔥Hot take: Final Fantasy II isn't a bad game. ❗
I've been playing the Pixel Remaster version (which has a few QOL improvements) and I've been having a great time!
It suffers from trying to do too many new things at once (progression, password system) but think it's cool they tried new things 😀
I've been playing the Pixel Remaster version (which has a few QOL improvements) and I've been having a great time!
It suffers from trying to do too many new things at once (progression, password system) but think it's cool they tried new things 😀
August 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🔥Hot take: Final Fantasy II isn't a bad game. ❗
I've been playing the Pixel Remaster version (which has a few QOL improvements) and I've been having a great time!
It suffers from trying to do too many new things at once (progression, password system) but think it's cool they tried new things 😀
I've been playing the Pixel Remaster version (which has a few QOL improvements) and I've been having a great time!
It suffers from trying to do too many new things at once (progression, password system) but think it's cool they tried new things 😀
Just beat Final Fantasy I for the first time ever!
I’ve played it a bunch on and off in the past but never actually to completion. (And to platinum trophy as well lol)
Was really fun for what it was and now into Final Fantasy II, a game I’ve never touched! 😅
#gamesky #rpg #games
I’ve played it a bunch on and off in the past but never actually to completion. (And to platinum trophy as well lol)
Was really fun for what it was and now into Final Fantasy II, a game I’ve never touched! 😅
#gamesky #rpg #games
August 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What got you started on the path towards making games my game dev friends?
For me it was StarEdit / StarCraft Campaign Editor. The Trigger system was just complex enough to do whatever I needed without it becoming overwhelming for my 10 year old mind. 😅
For me it was StarEdit / StarCraft Campaign Editor. The Trigger system was just complex enough to do whatever I needed without it becoming overwhelming for my 10 year old mind. 😅
July 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
What got you started on the path towards making games my game dev friends?
For me it was StarEdit / StarCraft Campaign Editor. The Trigger system was just complex enough to do whatever I needed without it becoming overwhelming for my 10 year old mind. 😅
For me it was StarEdit / StarCraft Campaign Editor. The Trigger system was just complex enough to do whatever I needed without it becoming overwhelming for my 10 year old mind. 😅
Oh man, RIP Legend 🎺
Chuck Mangione was one of my favorite recurring characters on King of the Hill.
"Feels so good" transports me back
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqp...
Chuck Mangione was one of my favorite recurring characters on King of the Hill.
"Feels so good" transports me back
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqp...
Chuck Mangione Compilation | King of the Hill
YouTube video by King of the Hill
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Oh man, RIP Legend 🎺
Chuck Mangione was one of my favorite recurring characters on King of the Hill.
"Feels so good" transports me back
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqp...
Chuck Mangione was one of my favorite recurring characters on King of the Hill.
"Feels so good" transports me back
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqp...
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It's my birthday today so I thought I'd make a recap of all the #gamedev I did since last year. Also I heard I get to wish for reposts today?😶🌫️
Backing track is new music I made for the game.
#solodev #horrorgame #indiedev
Backing track is new music I made for the game.
#solodev #horrorgame #indiedev
July 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's my birthday today so I thought I'd make a recap of all the #gamedev I did since last year. Also I heard I get to wish for reposts today?😶🌫️
Backing track is new music I made for the game.
#solodev #horrorgame #indiedev
Backing track is new music I made for the game.
#solodev #horrorgame #indiedev
Goooood morning yall! ☀️
Got my crafting system working, at least in the most basic sense, onto making it so you can equip tools / weapons next.
Then maybe making the UI not incredibly ugly so I can share it haha
Anyone else got some gamedev plans for today? 😊
#gamedev #indiedev
Got my crafting system working, at least in the most basic sense, onto making it so you can equip tools / weapons next.
Then maybe making the UI not incredibly ugly so I can share it haha
Anyone else got some gamedev plans for today? 😊
#gamedev #indiedev
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July 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Working on a crafting system in my Unreal Project and looking for some inspiration / examples ...
What game has your favorite Crafting system? 😀
Do you have a preference for knowing the recipe, learning them, or it all being a mystery until you attempt it??
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
What game has your favorite Crafting system? 😀
Do you have a preference for knowing the recipe, learning them, or it all being a mystery until you attempt it??
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
July 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Working on a crafting system in my Unreal Project and looking for some inspiration / examples ...
What game has your favorite Crafting system? 😀
Do you have a preference for knowing the recipe, learning them, or it all being a mystery until you attempt it??
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
What game has your favorite Crafting system? 😀
Do you have a preference for knowing the recipe, learning them, or it all being a mystery until you attempt it??
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
🥵It's super hot outside so another game dev day working on my Unreal Project
Added Ragdolling on death! (or debug key pressed)
Now my character at least can enjoy the nice blue waters on this scorcher
JUMP ON IN! 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #UnrealEngine
Added Ragdolling on death! (or debug key pressed)
Now my character at least can enjoy the nice blue waters on this scorcher
JUMP ON IN! 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #UnrealEngine
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🥵It's super hot outside so another game dev day working on my Unreal Project
Added Ragdolling on death! (or debug key pressed)
Now my character at least can enjoy the nice blue waters on this scorcher
JUMP ON IN! 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #UnrealEngine
Added Ragdolling on death! (or debug key pressed)
Now my character at least can enjoy the nice blue waters on this scorcher
JUMP ON IN! 😅
#indiegame #gamedev #UnrealEngine
How many of you remember the Tonka PC games? My brother and I used to played the hell out of them when we were kids. Specially Tonka construction.
I’ve been looking for abandonware games from my childhood to pass onto my son, they seem to still have all their charm!
I’ve been looking for abandonware games from my childhood to pass onto my son, they seem to still have all their charm!
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
How many of you remember the Tonka PC games? My brother and I used to played the hell out of them when we were kids. Specially Tonka construction.
I’ve been looking for abandonware games from my childhood to pass onto my son, they seem to still have all their charm!
I’ve been looking for abandonware games from my childhood to pass onto my son, they seem to still have all their charm!
Working on my weird little survivor game in Unreal today. It's been fun getting more experience using the tools that more or less come out of the box.
My den / office with zero air flow is too warm and the water is way too inviting, it's not fair lol
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedevs #unrealengine
My den / office with zero air flow is too warm and the water is way too inviting, it's not fair lol
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedevs #unrealengine
July 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Working on my weird little survivor game in Unreal today. It's been fun getting more experience using the tools that more or less come out of the box.
My den / office with zero air flow is too warm and the water is way too inviting, it's not fair lol
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedevs #unrealengine
My den / office with zero air flow is too warm and the water is way too inviting, it's not fair lol
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedevs #unrealengine
My version of vibe coding is having some hibiscus tea with episodes of Smallville on the second screen while I get some puzzles implemented.
Clearly peak way of getting more familiar with Unreal Engine.
I don’t need AI to create a bunch of tech debt for me, I can do that myself lol
#gamedev
Clearly peak way of getting more familiar with Unreal Engine.
I don’t need AI to create a bunch of tech debt for me, I can do that myself lol
#gamedev
a bald man talks to another man and says i promise i 'm not a criminal mastermind
Alt: a lex Luther talks to clark and says i promise i 'm not a criminal mastermind
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June 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My version of vibe coding is having some hibiscus tea with episodes of Smallville on the second screen while I get some puzzles implemented.
Clearly peak way of getting more familiar with Unreal Engine.
I don’t need AI to create a bunch of tech debt for me, I can do that myself lol
#gamedev
Clearly peak way of getting more familiar with Unreal Engine.
I don’t need AI to create a bunch of tech debt for me, I can do that myself lol
#gamedev