Max Freeman
@toiletdragon.bsky.social
2D artist & game designer. Looking for work!
Portfolio: https://maxfreeman.carrd.co
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Banner art by @gobshite
he/him
Portfolio: https://maxfreeman.carrd.co
deviantart.com/toiletdragon
soundcloud.com/toiletdragon
Banner art by @gobshite
he/him
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anecdote from yesterday's stream on why you should probably not take your laptop to a computer repair place
November 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
anecdote from yesterday's stream on why you should probably not take your laptop to a computer repair place
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I think it's helpful to avoid using "good" and "bad" or other value judgement descriptors altogether, and stick to "effective" or "ineffective" for the project's goals. If you can suss out what the intended outcome or goals are for the piece, you can use how well you're approaching that as a gauge
November 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I think it's helpful to avoid using "good" and "bad" or other value judgement descriptors altogether, and stick to "effective" or "ineffective" for the project's goals. If you can suss out what the intended outcome or goals are for the piece, you can use how well you're approaching that as a gauge
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Like, to the point that "what's a game you love with terrible design? How would you fix it?" is a question I ask in interviews
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Like, to the point that "what's a game you love with terrible design? How would you fix it?" is a question I ask in interviews
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This is the number one issue I find with junior game designers (and unfortunately, non-designers who think anyone can design). So many people cannot tell the difference between "a game I like" and "a game that's designed well" and they get REAL mad if you point out there's a difference
begging people to learn to separate “i like it” with “it’s good.”
i like some things that are objectively crap. you can admit that you do too. it’s fine
i like some things that are objectively crap. you can admit that you do too. it’s fine
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This is the number one issue I find with junior game designers (and unfortunately, non-designers who think anyone can design). So many people cannot tell the difference between "a game I like" and "a game that's designed well" and they get REAL mad if you point out there's a difference
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i shipped my first game today, and it only took 4 years.
thank you to all who made it possible. it truly is a showcase of some of the finest work i've seen from my team.
go buy it today! you won't be disappointed. just make sure you turn the volume all the way up.
thank you to all who made it possible. it truly is a showcase of some of the finest work i've seen from my team.
go buy it today! you won't be disappointed. just make sure you turn the volume all the way up.
CAPTAIN WAYNE IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
i shipped my first game today, and it only took 4 years.
thank you to all who made it possible. it truly is a showcase of some of the finest work i've seen from my team.
go buy it today! you won't be disappointed. just make sure you turn the volume all the way up.
thank you to all who made it possible. it truly is a showcase of some of the finest work i've seen from my team.
go buy it today! you won't be disappointed. just make sure you turn the volume all the way up.
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CAPTAIN WAYNE IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
CAPTAIN WAYNE IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
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"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
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We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
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[marooned in an obsolete texture projection method] well, this is affine mess we're in
January 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
[marooned in an obsolete texture projection method] well, this is affine mess we're in
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Visdev for a project.
Jurassic forest.
Jurassic forest.
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Visdev for a project.
Jurassic forest.
Jurassic forest.
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may heard of called "Half Life 2". Are you sitting comfortably? Then I sha...
mastodon.gamedev.place
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
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Took some pics of Crash Nitro Kart, the game that first got me interested in environment art 😌💖
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Took some pics of Crash Nitro Kart, the game that first got me interested in environment art 😌💖
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You know what someone should do if they wanna make a Crash fan game and have the resources and team?
Crash Nitro Kart but it’s a traditional Crash Bandicoot platformer.
Mainly because I’d love to see a fan rendition of Velo and his henchmen performing warp messages.
Crash Nitro Kart but it’s a traditional Crash Bandicoot platformer.
Mainly because I’d love to see a fan rendition of Velo and his henchmen performing warp messages.
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
You know what someone should do if they wanna make a Crash fan game and have the resources and team?
Crash Nitro Kart but it’s a traditional Crash Bandicoot platformer.
Mainly because I’d love to see a fan rendition of Velo and his henchmen performing warp messages.
Crash Nitro Kart but it’s a traditional Crash Bandicoot platformer.
Mainly because I’d love to see a fan rendition of Velo and his henchmen performing warp messages.
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First Half Life, 3 Screenshots
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
First Half Life, 3 Screenshots
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recreation of a dream I had
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
recreation of a dream I had
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Put your claws together for a villain most cruel, cause this time, he's here to ROOL
#Bd3 #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKong
#kingkrool #diddykong #dixiekong #crankykong #blender
#Bd3 #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKong
#kingkrool #diddykong #dixiekong #crankykong #blender
August 25, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Put your claws together for a villain most cruel, cause this time, he's here to ROOL
#Bd3 #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKong
#kingkrool #diddykong #dixiekong #crankykong #blender
#Bd3 #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKong
#kingkrool #diddykong #dixiekong #crankykong #blender
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yeah this is fucked up? If the people who did the shit the award is for don't work there anymore why would you give the award to their old boss. bunch o' shit
I *do* think however that it's grotesque to be giving awards to companies that have laid off huge chunks of the workforce that worked on these games that are now getting awards
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
yeah this is fucked up? If the people who did the shit the award is for don't work there anymore why would you give the award to their old boss. bunch o' shit
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I've been feeling this for decades now. maybe attention spans have gotten shorter irdk, but sometimes when I hear about this I'm like "have you tried being more interesting??"
November 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I've been feeling this for decades now. maybe attention spans have gotten shorter irdk, but sometimes when I hear about this I'm like "have you tried being more interesting??"
It's insane that Wario's Gold Mine is in the Flower Cup. It's definitely a Star Cup-coded track
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's insane that Wario's Gold Mine is in the Flower Cup. It's definitely a Star Cup-coded track
Wow. That was really bad
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Wow. That was really bad
Finally got my act together and put together a portfolio site. Take a look if you want maxfreeman.carrd.co
Max Freeman - 2D Artist & Game Designer
Tell your friends!
maxfreeman.carrd.co
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Finally got my act together and put together a portfolio site. Take a look if you want maxfreeman.carrd.co
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New album Bumps in the Night is out RIGHT NOW! Have a happy Halloween tomorrow! Take care of each other 💚🎃
splattie.bandcamp.com/album/bumps-...
splattie.bandcamp.com/album/bumps-...
Bumps in the Night, by Splattie
25 track album
splattie.bandcamp.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New album Bumps in the Night is out RIGHT NOW! Have a happy Halloween tomorrow! Take care of each other 💚🎃
splattie.bandcamp.com/album/bumps-...
splattie.bandcamp.com/album/bumps-...
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living wildfire; flames are one of my favorite things to draw/paint, and toned paper really brings bright colours forward a bunch
September 21, 2023 at 4:41 AM
living wildfire; flames are one of my favorite things to draw/paint, and toned paper really brings bright colours forward a bunch
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We’re entering the Second Encounter of the Serious Sam 2 Anniversary!
A 450+ page Digital Art Book packed with concept art, enemies, levels, and unseen designs is out now!
Celebrate with discounts & bundles on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4126860/...
A 450+ page Digital Art Book packed with concept art, enemies, levels, and unseen designs is out now!
Celebrate with discounts & bundles on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4126860/...
Save 20% on Serious Sam II Digital Artbook on Steam
The Art of Serious Sam II is a 400+ page digital artbook that includes screenshots, concepts, and pre-production art hand-curated and designed by Croteam.
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re entering the Second Encounter of the Serious Sam 2 Anniversary!
A 450+ page Digital Art Book packed with concept art, enemies, levels, and unseen designs is out now!
Celebrate with discounts & bundles on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4126860/...
A 450+ page Digital Art Book packed with concept art, enemies, levels, and unseen designs is out now!
Celebrate with discounts & bundles on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4126860/...