David Vavra
@davidvavra.bsky.social
Less beardy part of LootboxPodcast. Former Charles Games designer and Warhorse Studios producer, now QA Lead at Geewa.
Blog at https://davidvavra.cz/
Blog at https://davidvavra.cz/
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the scariest thing i can imagine is hitting mid 50s and realizing i cant notice motion smoothing anymore
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
the scariest thing i can imagine is hitting mid 50s and realizing i cant notice motion smoothing anymore
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Listen.
Our right wing parties have been Obsessed with surveillance for the past 25 years, and it is HELL to have to live with their designs
Right now we have a majority left wing in parliament, but the right wing ministers and EU reps are back-dooring this in
Please take a moment to fight this
Our right wing parties have been Obsessed with surveillance for the past 25 years, and it is HELL to have to live with their designs
Right now we have a majority left wing in parliament, but the right wing ministers and EU reps are back-dooring this in
Please take a moment to fight this
I cannot overstate just how awful this stupid fucking bill proposal is
- adding backdoors into encryption on OS level
- "sniff" every single message before it gets encrypted AND SAVE IT CENTRALLY
- let a goddamn hallucinating "AI" mark people as criminals
it needs to be stopped, post haste
- adding backdoors into encryption on OS level
- "sniff" every single message before it gets encrypted AND SAVE IT CENTRALLY
- let a goddamn hallucinating "AI" mark people as criminals
it needs to be stopped, post haste
August 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Listen.
Our right wing parties have been Obsessed with surveillance for the past 25 years, and it is HELL to have to live with their designs
Right now we have a majority left wing in parliament, but the right wing ministers and EU reps are back-dooring this in
Please take a moment to fight this
Our right wing parties have been Obsessed with surveillance for the past 25 years, and it is HELL to have to live with their designs
Right now we have a majority left wing in parliament, but the right wing ministers and EU reps are back-dooring this in
Please take a moment to fight this
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An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed
July 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed
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I don't understand rich people who spend their money on yachts and partying. If I had the time and the money I'd spend it on classes to learn to sing, draw, paint, weave, make pottery, carve wood, all the random skills I do not currently have. Become a true renaissance man. That's the real flex.
July 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I don't understand rich people who spend their money on yachts and partying. If I had the time and the money I'd spend it on classes to learn to sing, draw, paint, weave, make pottery, carve wood, all the random skills I do not currently have. Become a true renaissance man. That's the real flex.
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WeTransfer just changed their TOS giving themselves permission to train AI on any content you transfer and produce derivative works based on content you transfer that they are allowed to monetize and you are not allowed payment for.
Stop using WeTransfer.
Stop using WeTransfer.
July 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
WeTransfer just changed their TOS giving themselves permission to train AI on any content you transfer and produce derivative works based on content you transfer that they are allowed to monetize and you are not allowed payment for.
Stop using WeTransfer.
Stop using WeTransfer.
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🌐 NEUROCRACY 🌐
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
NEUROCRACY by pyrofoux, Playthroughline
Solve a murder in the future by diving into its Wikipedia
pyrofoux.itch.io
July 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌐 NEUROCRACY 🌐
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
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The first golden age of open source came from Incredibles optimism in new technology.
The second one is powered by spite, because every other software is now an unusable bloated mess and open source is the only alternative.
The second one is powered by spite, because every other software is now an unusable bloated mess and open source is the only alternative.
July 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The first golden age of open source came from Incredibles optimism in new technology.
The second one is powered by spite, because every other software is now an unusable bloated mess and open source is the only alternative.
The second one is powered by spite, because every other software is now an unusable bloated mess and open source is the only alternative.
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Just repeating it because some are repeating Microsoft's lies unquestioningly about them having to cut people to save money, etc.
Their gaming division was 26 *billion* USD in the black. They had just posted record revenue. They were swimming in money.
But Microsoft wants to invest *80bn* in AI.
Their gaming division was 26 *billion* USD in the black. They had just posted record revenue. They were swimming in money.
But Microsoft wants to invest *80bn* in AI.
July 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just repeating it because some are repeating Microsoft's lies unquestioningly about them having to cut people to save money, etc.
Their gaming division was 26 *billion* USD in the black. They had just posted record revenue. They were swimming in money.
But Microsoft wants to invest *80bn* in AI.
Their gaming division was 26 *billion* USD in the black. They had just posted record revenue. They were swimming in money.
But Microsoft wants to invest *80bn* in AI.
I hate this timeline
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I hate this timeline
Love this so much
I'm sick with Covid, so I made this, an idea I've had for MONTHS now, Street Fighter 6 with Hanna Barbera Sound effects.
June 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Love this so much
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Ember's Secret - Gator Days
June 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ember's Secret - Gator Days
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This must have been what it felt like at the end of the first triumvirate. This is so cool, I love living through history.
June 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This must have been what it felt like at the end of the first triumvirate. This is so cool, I love living through history.
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Today I discovered that people have been uploading old stock photo CD-ROMs to the Internet Archive and now I'm obsessed with the mid-'90s business-core aesthetic.
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today I discovered that people have been uploading old stock photo CD-ROMs to the Internet Archive and now I'm obsessed with the mid-'90s business-core aesthetic.
I've been using @kagi.com for several months now and not coming back. It's not that expensive and I'm quite regularly finding more interesting sources than I ever had with Google.
We've been waterboarded by advertisements for so fucking long that some of y'all have forgotten search was near perfect in 2018ish, and then Google switched their results algorithm to prioritizing ads and SEO keyword bloating.
i keep seeing people say that LLMs are good at search.
NO. WRONG.
You have just forgotten how good search used to be.
Google broke it's own flagship product, and so you are accepting a demented chatbot's half baked gishgallop because we no longer have functional web search.
NO. WRONG.
You have just forgotten how good search used to be.
Google broke it's own flagship product, and so you are accepting a demented chatbot's half baked gishgallop because we no longer have functional web search.
May 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I've been using @kagi.com for several months now and not coming back. It's not that expensive and I'm quite regularly finding more interesting sources than I ever had with Google.
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in a just world, this would get people fined to a degree that they could never work in technology ever again
May 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
in a just world, this would get people fined to a degree that they could never work in technology ever again
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Stop making Neurocracy come true 2025 challenge
January 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Stop making Neurocracy come true 2025 challenge
Nobody wants "AI" generated memes.
We want Death screens from older video games. Luckily, that already exists! deathgenerator.com
We want Death screens from older video games. Luckily, that already exists! deathgenerator.com
April 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nobody wants "AI" generated memes.
We want Death screens from older video games. Luckily, that already exists! deathgenerator.com
We want Death screens from older video games. Luckily, that already exists! deathgenerator.com
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Me entering a room: omg this is just like Blue Prince.
April 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Me entering a room: omg this is just like Blue Prince.
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Zeptal jsem se @tomasurbanek.bsky.social a @davidvavra.bsky.social, jestli ví, že se hodně bojím filmů s Vetřelci? Děkuju za možnost si s Vámi povídat kluci :) Pusťte si #lootboxpodcast a díky za organizaci @spacemoomin.bsky.social, káže o filmech, komiksech, knihách, hrách a já přidám s Alien rpg
March 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Zeptal jsem se @tomasurbanek.bsky.social a @davidvavra.bsky.social, jestli ví, že se hodně bojím filmů s Vetřelci? Děkuju za možnost si s Vámi povídat kluci :) Pusťte si #lootboxpodcast a díky za organizaci @spacemoomin.bsky.social, káže o filmech, komiksech, knihách, hrách a já přidám s Alien rpg
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The Clown Paradox: the more negative the online review of a clown is, the funnier the clown sounds
February 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Clown Paradox: the more negative the online review of a clown is, the funnier the clown sounds
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The people who make deeply silly mods are braver than the troops and deserve more praise.
This mods adds denim jeans to everything in old DOS classic Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. EVERYTHING. Not just characters, but crates, powerups, etc.
Similar levels of commitment to silly as Jimbo's Big Naturals.
This mods adds denim jeans to everything in old DOS classic Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. EVERYTHING. Not just characters, but crates, powerups, etc.
Similar levels of commitment to silly as Jimbo's Big Naturals.
PANTSMO HAS MORE PANTS NOW!!!!
SO MANY PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEGA PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twitch.tv/emmxyzzy
SO MANY PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEGA PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twitch.tv/emmxyzzy
February 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The people who make deeply silly mods are braver than the troops and deserve more praise.
This mods adds denim jeans to everything in old DOS classic Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. EVERYTHING. Not just characters, but crates, powerups, etc.
Similar levels of commitment to silly as Jimbo's Big Naturals.
This mods adds denim jeans to everything in old DOS classic Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. EVERYTHING. Not just characters, but crates, powerups, etc.
Similar levels of commitment to silly as Jimbo's Big Naturals.
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Just started exploring Game Pass on my new PC, and I’m loving this category of short, bite-sized games! The curation could be better, but I’m all for this direction!
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Just started exploring Game Pass on my new PC, and I’m loving this category of short, bite-sized games! The curation could be better, but I’m all for this direction!