Wurzel
@wrzlprnft.bsky.social
he/him
Security-IT-Person | hobby game programmer, streamer, musician | loves tea, tech stuff, fountain pens and roleplaying games
https://www.twitch.tv/wrzlprnft
Security-IT-Person | hobby game programmer, streamer, musician | loves tea, tech stuff, fountain pens and roleplaying games
https://www.twitch.tv/wrzlprnft
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Wurzel
@wrzlprnft.bsky.social
· Oct 21
Hello o/
Looks like i got a bunch of followers from the indie dev community. Welcome!
I have a bachelor's degree in game programming, but i haven't made the jump to making games on a professional level... yet.
In the meantime, i do a bunch of livestreams in german, and work in IT security.
Looks like i got a bunch of followers from the indie dev community. Welcome!
I have a bachelor's degree in game programming, but i haven't made the jump to making games on a professional level... yet.
In the meantime, i do a bunch of livestreams in german, and work in IT security.
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Platypus bard!
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Platypus bard!
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In gamedev, if you're using a placeholder asset, best practices involve marking it as placeholder so garishly and offensively clearly PLACEHOLDER that you can't possibly miss it. Also flagging that asset in the dev process so it can be identified quickly before the final build.
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In gamedev, if you're using a placeholder asset, best practices involve marking it as placeholder so garishly and offensively clearly PLACEHOLDER that you can't possibly miss it. Also flagging that asset in the dev process so it can be identified quickly before the final build.
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u lean on me, i lean on u
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
u lean on me, i lean on u
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Every time you use AI slop in your game, even as a placeholder, even if it's supposed to be temporary, you're helping to destroy the video game industry little by little.
aftermath.site/the-alters-a...
aftermath.site/the-alters-a...
I'm Getting Real Tired Of Not Being Able To Trust That A Video Game Doesn't Have AI Crap In It - Aftermath
It sucks that players are having to scour every asset and line of dialogue
aftermath.site
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Every time you use AI slop in your game, even as a placeholder, even if it's supposed to be temporary, you're helping to destroy the video game industry little by little.
aftermath.site/the-alters-a...
aftermath.site/the-alters-a...
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Helldivers 2 fancomic - It calls to me
Surely it isn't just me that has had the urge to press the big red button, righttt? :^)
Surely it isn't just me that has had the urge to press the big red button, righttt? :^)
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Helldivers 2 fancomic - It calls to me
Surely it isn't just me that has had the urge to press the big red button, righttt? :^)
Surely it isn't just me that has had the urge to press the big red button, righttt? :^)
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Hey game devs!~ I'm looking for work! If you need a material artist, an environment artist, a vfx artist, a technical artist, a lighting artist, I'm comfortable in all of these roles! I would do anything to find stable work, Comfortable w/ global remote - or Vancouver BC onsite
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hey game devs!~ I'm looking for work! If you need a material artist, an environment artist, a vfx artist, a technical artist, a lighting artist, I'm comfortable in all of these roles! I would do anything to find stable work, Comfortable w/ global remote - or Vancouver BC onsite
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released 6 years ago today. This was my favorite Star Wars of late 2019.
Stinger Mantis, luxury yacht, art by Prog Wang:
Stinger Mantis, luxury yacht, art by Prog Wang:
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released 6 years ago today. This was my favorite Star Wars of late 2019.
Stinger Mantis, luxury yacht, art by Prog Wang:
Stinger Mantis, luxury yacht, art by Prog Wang:
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this goes right along with my theory that the AI obsession in *users* is often bc…
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
this goes right along with my theory that the AI obsession in *users* is often bc…
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
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I know it's not the coolest thing to bring up and not many people seem to care, but my website is hosted in a local datacenter powered entirely by wind energy and certified under ISO-14001. So my #gameassets are a good choice if you care about the environment 🌲
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I know it's not the coolest thing to bring up and not many people seem to care, but my website is hosted in a local datacenter powered entirely by wind energy and certified under ISO-14001. So my #gameassets are a good choice if you care about the environment 🌲
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Little bit more work on my environment. I should have more blocked out tomorrow as I didn't get a huge amount of time to work on it today.
Rendered screenshots from Unreal Engine 5
Rendered screenshots from Unreal Engine 5
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Little bit more work on my environment. I should have more blocked out tomorrow as I didn't get a huge amount of time to work on it today.
Rendered screenshots from Unreal Engine 5
Rendered screenshots from Unreal Engine 5
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If you didn't meet the over-caffeinated guy with the space game around #GodotFest, or you could not see the action, because he wisely chose a dark nebula for the demo: here is a video showing off the Quick Command System.
youtu.be/_4o6eL-l03A
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
youtu.be/_4o6eL-l03A
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
Commanding Your Squadron - SHROUDED SUNS
YouTube video by Shrouded Suns
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
If you didn't meet the over-caffeinated guy with the space game around #GodotFest, or you could not see the action, because he wisely chose a dark nebula for the demo: here is a video showing off the Quick Command System.
youtu.be/_4o6eL-l03A
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
youtu.be/_4o6eL-l03A
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
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It sounds like a game where you race convertibles down a palm lined street 🌴
I made a joke in my main Discord server about DOOM E1M1 being in a major key and @abigbagofkeys.sickonedude.com actually made it. Jesus fucking Christ listen to this hahahaha
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It sounds like a game where you race convertibles down a palm lined street 🌴
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What felt like the biggest compliment at #GodotFest was being asked how much I doctor my screenshots :D
I myself think the game looks way better in motion.
My only trick is I made a button/script to pause gameplay without locking the camera. That way I get a janky photo mode, but I don't even use it
I myself think the game looks way better in motion.
My only trick is I made a button/script to pause gameplay without locking the camera. That way I get a janky photo mode, but I don't even use it
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
What felt like the biggest compliment at #GodotFest was being asked how much I doctor my screenshots :D
I myself think the game looks way better in motion.
My only trick is I made a button/script to pause gameplay without locking the camera. That way I get a janky photo mode, but I don't even use it
I myself think the game looks way better in motion.
My only trick is I made a button/script to pause gameplay without locking the camera. That way I get a janky photo mode, but I don't even use it
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Ich mach regelmäßig Werbung für gute Tools wie @codecks.bsky.social im Stream. Und das sogar multilingual!
Dieser Post ist aber eigentlich nur dafür da, dass ihr das Spiel wishlisted.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010870/
Und noch nen call for action: Welche tools findet ihr gut?
#marketingkannich
Dieser Post ist aber eigentlich nur dafür da, dass ihr das Spiel wishlisted.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010870/
Und noch nen call for action: Welche tools findet ihr gut?
#marketingkannich
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ich mach regelmäßig Werbung für gute Tools wie @codecks.bsky.social im Stream. Und das sogar multilingual!
Dieser Post ist aber eigentlich nur dafür da, dass ihr das Spiel wishlisted.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010870/
Und noch nen call for action: Welche tools findet ihr gut?
#marketingkannich
Dieser Post ist aber eigentlich nur dafür da, dass ihr das Spiel wishlisted.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010870/
Und noch nen call for action: Welche tools findet ihr gut?
#marketingkannich
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absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
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Building sketches
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Building sketches
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20 Second Trailer Challenge
No dialogue. No captions. Just pure game energy.
#videogames #indiegame #indiedev
No dialogue. No captions. Just pure game energy.
#videogames #indiegame #indiedev
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
20 Second Trailer Challenge
No dialogue. No captions. Just pure game energy.
#videogames #indiegame #indiedev
No dialogue. No captions. Just pure game energy.
#videogames #indiegame #indiedev
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a wee video... rendered in Marmoset Toolbag, textures in Substance Painter, sculpted in Zbrush, groom in Houdini - the goal was to learn basic Houdini grooming, mistakes were made, tears were shed
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
a wee video... rendered in Marmoset Toolbag, textures in Substance Painter, sculpted in Zbrush, groom in Houdini - the goal was to learn basic Houdini grooming, mistakes were made, tears were shed
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man executives really hate how much time voice acting takes* huh
*time that can be reduced with proper planning/talent
*time that can be reduced with proper planning/talent
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has defended AI following Eurogamer's 2/5 Arc Raiders review, which criticised the game's use use of AI voice generation. "AI dialog generation + human personality and tuning could totally transform gaming," Sweeney said.
www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sw...
www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sw...
Epic's Tim Sweeney wades into the Arc Raiders AI row
"This technology increases human productivity in some areas by integer multiples"
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
man executives really hate how much time voice acting takes* huh
*time that can be reduced with proper planning/talent
*time that can be reduced with proper planning/talent
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This happens when you have no filter and AI does indeed suck balls..
www.eurogamer.net/ai-as-a-crea...
www.eurogamer.net/ai-as-a-crea...
AI as a creation tool "sucks balls", says Falconeer and Bulwark dev Tomas Sala, but it's the future we should be really worried about
Tomas Sala is a solo developer known for aerial combat game The Falconeer and sea-town building game Bulwark - projects…
www.eurogamer.net
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This happens when you have no filter and AI does indeed suck balls..
www.eurogamer.net/ai-as-a-crea...
www.eurogamer.net/ai-as-a-crea...
I think i'll really grab a dedicated "mp3" player for on the go. yes, it's another device i need to remember to charge and actually bring along. yes, if i would finally clean up the mess that is my phone i would probably dislike it a lot less. but i just really don't like the damn thing.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I think i'll really grab a dedicated "mp3" player for on the go. yes, it's another device i need to remember to charge and actually bring along. yes, if i would finally clean up the mess that is my phone i would probably dislike it a lot less. but i just really don't like the damn thing.