Prof
@wertle.bsky.social
Gen X/millennial cusper. I've been a Game Designer for 17 years! Also I self-published a fantasy novel.
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@wertle.bsky.social
· Oct 1
Replying to @TayrannosaurusRexx It’s….TIMMMMEEE!!! ⏰👹🎃💀#spookylakemonth
TikTok video by Geo
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October is tomorrow and it's time for Halloween Activities!
I'll kick off the thread with one of my favorite seasonal events, Spooky Lake Month.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM6JVewH/
I'll kick off the thread with one of my favorite seasonal events, Spooky Lake Month.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM6JVewH/
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Again, to every videogame writer who wrote funny emails to read in an immersive sim/etc. where I rolled my eyes and said out loud, "lol like anyone would ever email something this on the nose", again, sorry, I was wrong, life sucks, you nailed it
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Again, to every videogame writer who wrote funny emails to read in an immersive sim/etc. where I rolled my eyes and said out loud, "lol like anyone would ever email something this on the nose", again, sorry, I was wrong, life sucks, you nailed it
"People always hold more resentment for the strike breakers than the bosses...."
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMvjqhUw/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMvjqhUw/
TikTok video by Preacher from the Black Lagoon
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"People always hold more resentment for the strike breakers than the bosses...."
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMvjqhUw/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMvjqhUw/
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even if you know your dem senator would *never* call them anyway and tell them how much you appreciate that they would *never* and their dedication and integrity is why they have your vote
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
even if you know your dem senator would *never* call them anyway and tell them how much you appreciate that they would *never* and their dedication and integrity is why they have your vote
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This is a great read.
Also: important to realise that this industry has become *persistently terrifying* for your favourite devs, and that is no atmosphere in which to be creative.
Try to buy games, if you're able. Buy lots of games. Review and share them if you love them. Talk about them.
Also: important to realise that this industry has become *persistently terrifying* for your favourite devs, and that is no atmosphere in which to be creative.
Try to buy games, if you're able. Buy lots of games. Review and share them if you love them. Talk about them.
Sat down for a lovely chat with @clert.bsky.social over @eurogamer.bsky.social To talk about my games and how I'd like to keep making and improving them sustainably. To step away from the launch, meme and hype driven madness that has taken root in games.
www.eurogamer.net/as-viral-hit...
www.eurogamer.net/as-viral-hit...
As viral hits like Escape from Duckov and Megabonk change the industry, Falconeer developer Tomas Sala has found another way to survive
What if you didn't have to spin the roulette wheel every time you released a new game, hoping for it to find an audience? What if there was a better way?
www.eurogamer.net
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is a great read.
Also: important to realise that this industry has become *persistently terrifying* for your favourite devs, and that is no atmosphere in which to be creative.
Try to buy games, if you're able. Buy lots of games. Review and share them if you love them. Talk about them.
Also: important to realise that this industry has become *persistently terrifying* for your favourite devs, and that is no atmosphere in which to be creative.
Try to buy games, if you're able. Buy lots of games. Review and share them if you love them. Talk about them.
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This is what future celebrities were supposed to be, not politics streamers
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This is what future celebrities were supposed to be, not politics streamers
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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I know it's not - I trust wired photo credit - but the symmetry, flames placement, whole sky is smoke - if I saw that image elsewhere I'd assume it was AI. a friend paid a local artist to make a logo people guess is AI from its layout and colors, he's still gotta replace it. AI is ruining real stuff
In September, violent protests erupted in Nepal. What happened next was unprecedented, as activists used Discord to help choose the country's interim leader.
Today on @wired.com we're publishing this deep dive into what actually happened, and what might come next.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
Today on @wired.com we're publishing this deep dive into what actually happened, and what might come next.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I know it's not - I trust wired photo credit - but the symmetry, flames placement, whole sky is smoke - if I saw that image elsewhere I'd assume it was AI. a friend paid a local artist to make a logo people guess is AI from its layout and colors, he's still gotta replace it. AI is ruining real stuff
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This. Your vote in today’s elections will carry 2x-10x more weight than in an “on” year containing a presidential election.
Go vote!
Go vote!
US friends, please go vote today in local elections (I voted early by mail already). Fewer people turnout in smaller elections so your engagement really matters.
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This. Your vote in today’s elections will carry 2x-10x more weight than in an “on” year containing a presidential election.
Go vote!
Go vote!
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Washington residents who have not yet voted: Our Secretary of State and local election officials recommend returning your ballot to an official county drop box or in person at a voting center, rather than mailing in your ballot. Recent USPS changes could delay postmarking.
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Washington residents who have not yet voted: Our Secretary of State and local election officials recommend returning your ballot to an official county drop box or in person at a voting center, rather than mailing in your ballot. Recent USPS changes could delay postmarking.
Thanks to everyone who came along on my journey to do one festive thing every day in October! Here's the thread if you missed it.
Now for the post-spooky-season November crash 😭
Now for the post-spooky-season November crash 😭
October is tomorrow and it's time for Halloween Activities!
I'll kick off the thread with one of my favorite seasonal events, Spooky Lake Month.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM6JVewH/
I'll kick off the thread with one of my favorite seasonal events, Spooky Lake Month.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTM6JVewH/
Replying to @TayrannosaurusRexx It’s….TIMMMMEEE!!! ⏰👹🎃💀#spookylakemonth
TikTok video by Geo
www.tiktok.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thanks to everyone who came along on my journey to do one festive thing every day in October! Here's the thread if you missed it.
Now for the post-spooky-season November crash 😭
Now for the post-spooky-season November crash 😭
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My friend Prof is selling these adorable bats, in case you're looking for a tiny handmade friend. They give each one a unique name and it feels like each one has a unique personality. Worth a look! 🦇
Bat Appreciation Week is almost over! Please share this with any of your friends that might want a little batty buddy of their own.
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My friend Prof is selling these adorable bats, in case you're looking for a tiny handmade friend. They give each one a unique name and it feels like each one has a unique personality. Worth a look! 🦇
Bat Appreciation Week is almost over! Please share this with any of your friends that might want a little batty buddy of their own.
October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bat Appreciation Week is almost over! Please share this with any of your friends that might want a little batty buddy of their own.
God rest their soul 😔
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
God rest their soul 😔
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Honestly
QA might be the hardest of ALL dev jobs to replace with AI. The entire goal of QA is to notice when things are falling outside of expected parameters.
QA might be the hardest of ALL dev jobs to replace with AI. The entire goal of QA is to notice when things are falling outside of expected parameters.
It figures that an industry that thinks that "vibe coding" is a reliable thing would now decide that QA is the next thing you can replace with AI 😒
Your friendly reminder that good QA people are worth their weight in gold and an invaluable part of game dev
Your friendly reminder that good QA people are worth their weight in gold and an invaluable part of game dev
October 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Honestly
QA might be the hardest of ALL dev jobs to replace with AI. The entire goal of QA is to notice when things are falling outside of expected parameters.
QA might be the hardest of ALL dev jobs to replace with AI. The entire goal of QA is to notice when things are falling outside of expected parameters.
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always a good time to remember that you can download an archive of wikipedia and its only like 30GB
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
always a good time to remember that you can download an archive of wikipedia and its only like 30GB
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Reminder that the Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is today. This is a really chill activity to promote learning the history of your local cemetery. I did it last year and am looking forward to doing it again!
talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
TalkDeath 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
The TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries…
talkdeath.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Reminder that the Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is today. This is a really chill activity to promote learning the history of your local cemetery. I did it last year and am looking forward to doing it again!
talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
talkdeath.com/talkdeath-20...
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I'll never forget sitting with Alan during Train Jam 2016 and watching him live-update a sokoban style puzzle game right before my eyes, based on watching us play a few levels. He understands this genre like no other, and I can't wait to sit down with my kids and mess with Spooky Express!
Reminder: Spooky Express is OUT NOW!
🚂🧟🧛
Take charge of the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
Steam: s.team/a/3352310
itch: draknek.itch.io/spooky-express
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/id673842...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
🚂🧟🧛
Take charge of the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
Steam: s.team/a/3352310
itch: draknek.itch.io/spooky-express
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/id673842...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I'll never forget sitting with Alan during Train Jam 2016 and watching him live-update a sokoban style puzzle game right before my eyes, based on watching us play a few levels. He understands this genre like no other, and I can't wait to sit down with my kids and mess with Spooky Express!
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Ok this is actually good and extremely funny
Yes this is bad in the context of the greater We're Already In A Mild Recession And The Bubble Hasn't Even Burst Yet (bsky.app/profile/carl...) but
this, in isolation, is Extremely funny
Yes this is bad in the context of the greater We're Already In A Mild Recession And The Bubble Hasn't Even Burst Yet (bsky.app/profile/carl...) but
this, in isolation, is Extremely funny
New: The market for Counter-Strike skins fell $1.75 billion overnight -- that's 25%.
Investors dumped money into the digital item market amid concerns about the S&P 500 and crypto. Then, last night, Valve pushed a market-breaking update to the game
Investors dumped money into the digital item market amid concerns about the S&P 500 and crypto. Then, last night, Valve pushed a market-breaking update to the game
October 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ok this is actually good and extremely funny
Yes this is bad in the context of the greater We're Already In A Mild Recession And The Bubble Hasn't Even Burst Yet (bsky.app/profile/carl...) but
this, in isolation, is Extremely funny
Yes this is bad in the context of the greater We're Already In A Mild Recession And The Bubble Hasn't Even Burst Yet (bsky.app/profile/carl...) but
this, in isolation, is Extremely funny
Please vote in your local school board elections even if you don't have kids because those little motherfuckers gonna be running the country someday.
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Please vote in your local school board elections even if you don't have kids because those little motherfuckers gonna be running the country someday.
New bats in my shop! Currently i can just ship within the US but if you're international and reeeeally want one, DM me and we might be able to work something out.
wertle.bigcartel.com
wertle.bigcartel.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
New bats in my shop! Currently i can just ship within the US but if you're international and reeeeally want one, DM me and we might be able to work something out.
wertle.bigcartel.com
wertle.bigcartel.com
This game is wonderful and charming and you should absolutely play it
Later Alligator is 75% off right NOW! Want to kill time before Fionna & Cake with something that is not like that but maybe amusing?? Want to spite SmallBu by paying low cause you're still mad about the Owl House or something?? Well do I have the link for YOU-
store.steampowered.com/app/966320/L...
store.steampowered.com/app/966320/L...
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This game is wonderful and charming and you should absolutely play it
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Spooky Express is OUT NOW on PC and Mobile! 🚂🎃
All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express! Don’t let them miss their stops: they may be monsters, but they still have places to be and people to eat – er, we mean meet!
spooky.express
All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express! Don’t let them miss their stops: they may be monsters, but they still have places to be and people to eat – er, we mean meet!
spooky.express
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Spooky Express is OUT NOW on PC and Mobile! 🚂🎃
All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express! Don’t let them miss their stops: they may be monsters, but they still have places to be and people to eat – er, we mean meet!
spooky.express
All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express! Don’t let them miss their stops: they may be monsters, but they still have places to be and people to eat – er, we mean meet!
spooky.express
Hey Americans, lots of people probably gonna lose SNAP in November. Here's a site that you can use to find food banks in your area to support (preferably with money over food donations) or to use if you need.
www.foodpantries.org
www.foodpantries.org
Food Pantriess
We list over 16,692 food pantries nationwide. We also provide listings of Soup Kitchens and Food Banks.
www.foodpantries.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hey Americans, lots of people probably gonna lose SNAP in November. Here's a site that you can use to find food banks in your area to support (preferably with money over food donations) or to use if you need.
www.foodpantries.org
www.foodpantries.org