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Devon W.
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Check it out, #SKRUBSquad now has a logo! By @cloudyning.bsky.social!

I'm always blown away by her amazing logo work and honestly it feels SO nice to have an actual logo to ground the project now 😌
a logo evoking the image of a soapy yellow sponge on blue water. The red text on the sponge says "SKRUB" while the white text on the water on the bottom says "Squad"
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Did the first actually *online* (not just LAN) playtest of #SKRUBSquad!

The good news is the game mostly works and I could capture screenshots for the store page!

The bad news is some things REALLY didn't work and now I have a lot of bugs to fix!
The image depicts a colorful animated scene inside a spaceship interior. Three characters in spacesuits are standing side by side, raising their arms joyfully. The character on the left wears a white and green suit, the one in the middle wears a white and orange suit, and the character on the right wears a white and blue suit with an orange traffic cone on their helmet. All helmets are transparent, revealing unique cartoonish faces of slime creatures. The background features metallic walls, a large blue pipe, and a tool panel mounted on the wall. The image showcases a futuristic scene with a cartoonish style. In the foreground, a character dressed in a space suit with a transparent helmet, revealing a blue face and halo, walks on a platform. The character is accompanied by a bright yellow bucket situated on a floor splattered with vibrant pink goo. Behind the main character, another figure is seen perched atop a cylindrical tank, cleaning pink goo off it. Both figures are surrounded by rails that enclose the walkway, and the entire area is accented by dark and bright light contrasts, creating a sci-fi ambiance.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar continues the time-honored Harvest Moon tradition of designing incredibly fuckable characters and then telling you that you cannot under any circumstances fuck them.
a screenshot from Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. It depicts a kind-looking older man with a goatee and pale blue hair and a pinstripe suit with yellow tie. He labelled "Erik" and is smiling at the camera while speaking to the player a screenshot from Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. It depicts a kind-looking young woman with blonde hair and a flowery bonnet named Mina. She is smiling at the camera while speaking to the player a screenshot from Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. It depicts a sharp-featured woman named Rebecca, with olive-hued skin and a crop top. a screenshot from Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. It depicts an older-looking woman named Joy wearing an apron and manning a market stall.
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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PSA: the stock Photos app (NOT the Media player) in Windows 11 has a "Trim" tool that you can use to quickly trim the length of files

It's intuitive since videos usually open in Media Player and not Photos, but if you need to clip things it's a godsend that doesn't require downloading more apps
a video of the Windows 11 OS. a file is right clicked and a context menu labelled "Open With" is opened and an app called "Photos" is hilighted. a ui display of a video playing in the photos app. a big arrow is pointing to the top left where a "Trim" button is hilighted a ui display of a video being trimmed in the photos app, showing the clip length and start/stop points
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Shout out to the cops I saw go into a pizza place for lunch and pull up onto a curb on the smallest sidewalk on top of a no stop zone instead of literally just parking in the parking lot they were already in.

Thank you to the Toronto Police - real heroes don't wear capes! 🙏
A photo of a police cruiser pulled up on a no parking zone and a sidewalk behind another police cruiser.
November 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Was thinking about buying a tilt-shift lens until I learned that the tilt-shift miniature effect isn't actually real Depth of Field and you can fake it in post

I edited a photo I took as a test and...yep sure enough that works!
A busy fairground scene with colorful stalls and a large crowd of people. The top and bottom of the image is blurred while the centre is in focus, creating an effect that makes the people in the centre look miniature
November 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Couldn't decide what I wanted to work on tonight so just ended up turning the one into a Euguchi Hiosashi style test
The image portrays a stylized illustration of a woman with a minimalist color palette. She has black hair and large, expressive eyes. Her mouth is open slightly, suggesting a surprised or startled expression. She is putting on or adjusting a yellow hood or towel over her head. She wears a polka-dotted bikini top. The skin of the woman is rendered in white with shading in grey, while the background is a flat grey color.
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Warm up sketches!
The image is a grayscale digital sketch featuring two female figures. On the left, the first figure is drawn facing slightly to the left, with short hair tied back at the top. She is wearing a loose-fitting top and a skirt. Her expression is focused and slightly intense. She holds her hands close to her chest, with one hand gripping the wrist of the other. On the right, the second figure is looking straight ahead, with long hair partially covered by a hood. She is wearing a bikini top and appears to be adjusting the hood. Her expression is neutral, with her lips slightly parted.
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Here it is all tuned up!

it's much less dramatic and plays much more smoothly (which will fit better with the gameplay) #SKRUBSquad
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Updated my gameplay UI as bit because it felt a little *too* placeholder for promotional screenshots
a screenshot of a video game. the player is staring at a wall. there is a bar on the top that says "progress" underneath, as well as a bar on the left that has water droplets coming off it
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Decided my character controller wasn't feeling so great, so I added a tilt to the movement as well as footstep sound effects. 😌 #SKRUBSquad
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Preparing my Steam Page so take a look at these ~high-quality screenshots~ of my game! #SKRUBSquad
The image depicts a brightly colored reception area with a chaotic array of vibrant paint splatters on the walls, floor, and counter. The reception desk, labeled with a "RECEPTIONIST" plaque, is littered with various office supplies, including a cup of pencils. Behind the desk, there's a large poster featuring the logo "Dev's Games" with a cartoon character's face. Multicolored paint footprints lead across the floor, contributing to the messy, lively atmosphere. In the back, a glass-walled office contains more paint splatters and scattered papers, hinting at a creative but disordered environment. A pile of bags or large objects is in the foreground, further enhancing the cluttered scene. A potted plant on the right adds a touch of green among the splattered paint. The image depicts a futuristic, dimly lit interior of a spacecraft. The scene is dominated by a central console with multiple screens and panels, displaying bright blue and green lights. The console is surrounded by chairs and several control devices. On the left side, there are several glass-topped compartments, possibly storage units or equipment holders. There are purple mushrooms and spores splattered all over the room. The walls and ceiling are industrial and metallic, lined with vents and lit by narrow, bright overhead lights. In the background, a greenish box and some tubing are visible. The image depicts an urban outdoor area with tables, chairs, and parasols. The ground is textured with dark patches and littered with debris, suggesting a worn, gritty environment. Two round tables are covered by large blue and white umbrellas, surrounded by red chairs. A gray barbecue grill is set against a graffiti-covered wall. The graffiti includes bold, colorful designs in shades of blue, pink, and purple, with phrases “ZONEK” and “BRIND” prominently visible. Above, round paper lanterns hang, adding a festive touch. In the background, tall buildings are seen, hinting at a cityscape. An overturned chair and piles of trash contribute to the scene's untidy feel. The image depicts a futuristic setting inside a spaceship with a humanoid character sitting on a control panel desk. The character is wearing a white suit with pink accents and bright yellow gloves. Her head is enclosed in a transparent helmet displaying a pink, cartoonish face with wide eyes and a playful expression, complete with geometric patterns. The background is a large window showcasing a blurred, streaking blue view, suggesting high-speed movement through space. Beside the person, a lit control terminal features multiple displays with colorful graphics and text.
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Guy who is completely normal: "What if I designed a course and named it in such a way that makes it sound like I just want to commit a mass shooting"

Everyone else: "what"
text that reads "No need to believe in either side"
October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Considering this is a sport involving shooting things ranging from tall targets shaped like humans to small targets shaped like small humans it's perplexing how many sound like they are also trying to be romantic
Text that reads "Wish you were here" Text that reads "This could be the greatest night of our lives"
October 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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There are three genres of course name:

1) Formal Course Name

2) "Fantasizing About Being A Badass Ex-Military Man With Huge Penis Even Though I Am Not And Will Never Be" Course Name

3) "courses I designed at 3am because i keep thinking about my ex-wife leaving me" Course Name
Text that reads "THS Short Course" Text that reads "Someone is always willing to pay" Text That Reads "I Miss That Kind of Clarity"
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Docs also historically did a really good bang-up job at crediting their creators. Newer docs - probably due to being so freaking fly-by-night - ditch most of those credits entirely.

As if to illustrate how few fucks were given: one newer doc that does credit says the creator is JAKE FROM STATE FARM
text that lists the Course Designer from a course as "Jake from State Farm"
October 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Another issue is most old docs measure targets edge-to-edge or centre line-to-edge with NO exceptions (you know, like a Standard does)

New ones will swap it up to centre-to-centre or worse, just not bother really specifying at all! Which is AWFUL when placement is all relative and distance matters!
The image is a diagram depicting four stylized human target shapes labeled PP1, PP2, T1, and T2. These targets are positioned along dashed lines representing different distances. PP1 and PP2 are shown at a height of 5 feet from a baseline marked "0," while T1 and T2 are positioned on a dashed line parallel to the baseline. The distances between various targets and lines are marked with arrows and measurements. PP1 is 8 feet away from PP2, which in turn is 6 feet away from T1 and 2 feet from T2. All the targets are measured with lines from one edge of the target to the next, or from one edge of the target to a line on the ground. The image is a diagram depicting three silhouettes labeled "P1," "P2," and a target labeled "T3" and "T4." The silhouettes are black and stylized to represent people, positioned on the left, one slightly in front of the other. The target on the right is brown and shaped like a shooting target. Various measurements are indicated with arrows and numbers between these elements: a distance of 2 feet between P1 and P2, 6 feet from P2 to T3, and a total of 9 feet from P1 to T3. One is measured from the edge and one is measured from the centre. The image shows a simplified diagram on a gray background. On the left, there is a small, black silhouette of a target. To the right of the figure, there are two parallel black arrows pointing downwards from a horizontal line, each labeled with "5'". The right side of the image features a yellow octagonal object on two legs, resembling a simplified target stand. There is no specific depictions of where the measurements are out to.
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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It's just hard to emphasize how GOOD the old classifier docs are compared to the newer ones!

Between 2000-2012 they are comprehensive, standard, and digestible at a glance, but anything after that feels like a total crapshoot!

Which is NOT what you want for your sport's primary performance metric!
The image is a schematic layout for a shooting stage named "Life's Little Problems," designed by the US Nationals Design Team. At the top, the document header includes "CM 09-10" and "Life's Little Problems." The main content is divided into sections that specify rules, procedures, and a diagram of the stage setup. The stage procedure involves drawing and engaging targets while remaining in the designated shooting area. The scoring system is noted as "Comstock," with 12 rounds and a maximum of 60 points. The targets include 6 IPSC targets with specific scoring and penalty details. The diagram depicts the arrangement of six targets (T1 to T6) and barriers, with measurements indicating distances between them. Target T1 is on the far left, followed by a grouping of T2, T3, and T4 within a set of barriers. T5 and T6 are placed toward the right. Dimensions such as 11 feet, 8 feet, and 3 feet indicate spacing, with additional notes about walls, port dimensions, and target heights. A small rectangle represents an aperture in the barrier, providing visibility to some targets. At the bottom, setup notes detail specifications about port dimensions and target heights. Text boxes across the image convey additional instructions and scoring criteria. The image depicts a detailed layout for a handgun competition stage titled "Hillbillton Drill," labeled CM 99-28. At the top, the image features a header with the title, followed by information about rules, the course designer, and modifications by the US Design Team. Below the header, there is a section divided into columns detailing the "Stage Procedure" and "Scoring" instructions. The procedure column explains the starting position and actions required, while the scoring column outlines the scoring format and penalties. The central portion of the image is a diagram showing target placements and distances. Targets labeled T1 to T3 are angled towards a shooting area labeled Box A and are positioned with specified distances between them. Another set of targets, including Pepper poppers labeled PP1 to PP6, are aligned further along the diagram, with measurements indicating their specific distances from each other and from the shooter. At the bottom, a "Setup Notes" section provides further clarification on target angles and placement within the shooting range. Also included is a diagram showing a box labeled Box A where the shooter stands, and various lines indicating distances and directions.
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Most of these are two pages only, but honorable mention to this Word diagram Classifier that contains an entire extra page of wall of text. Proof your diagram is Bad.

as well as this other course which has an actual blueprint spec of its setup that is way more useful than the Sketchup image on it
The image presents a detailed set of notes and a diagram related to setting up a shooting stage named "CM 19-04 HI Cost of Living." The notes specify target placements, including measurements and positioning relative to specific letters and zones. The diagram in the bottom right corner illustrates a setup involving two walls, labeled as "Downrange Wall" and "Front Wall." The walls are represented by black lines with a grid pattern and labeled dimensions of 9.5 feet between corner points indicated by red crosses. The downrange and front walls are both noted as 8 feet long. An arrow marks the distance between the points. The image features a diagram with precise measurements related to a shooting setup. At the top, there's a black rectangle with white text reading "CM 18-09 I Miss That Kind of Clarity." The main diagram consists of a rectangular shape positioned vertically, surrounded by several arrows indicating distances. The rectangle's dimensions are demarcated by dashed lines, indicating different sections and angles. The top measurement notes "4 IN" height, and the full height of the central section is labeled "24 FT." Horizontal measurements from the rectangle indicate "3 FT," "2 FT," and "4 FT" respectively. The sides of the central section show smaller angled lines with dimensions marked as "4 FT." The background is white, and there are logos at the top left and bottom right corners.
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Shout out to this one that is literally just a diagram and nothing else.

Granted a lot of these have a second page course briefing for officiants to read out to a contestant on-site that contains some of the information, but jesus man you could have done more than paste an image?
The image is a schematic diagram titled "Set-up Notes" for a practical shooting course. The layout is on a light gray background with red headers and black text. At the top, the Practical Shooting logo is on the left, and the text "CM 22-06" in red is centered with "Blues Don’t Care" on the right. Below, black text describes the setup layout, including distances and locations of various shooting targets. A main line stretches horizontally with targets represented as circular and vertical lines, marked with specific distance notations like "30' (mini popper)" and "8'' from top of target." There is also a marked spot labeled "Top of NS" with an indication of its height in relation to other targets. A labeled area at the bottom right is noted as "3x3'." All targets have a specified height arranged similarly on the schematic.
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Eventually they find a happy middle ground that re-introduces all the standard course elements they needed to include (and had been including at the beginning) while keeping useful images but boy does it feel like it didn't need to take so much to get here from their really solid standard!
The image is a diagram from the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) showcasing a shooting course labeled "CM 23-02." The background features a grid pattern. At the top left, the USPSA logo is visible. Below, there is a red header with "CM 23-02" on the left and the phrase "This could be the Greatest Night of Our Lives" on the right. The description outlines scoring, targets, rounds, conditions, start position, and procedure for the course. The main section shows a layout of the shooting area with six cardboard targets arranged on a grid. The targets are positioned at varying distances and are identified by numbers. There are markings showing dimensions (e.g., 4’, 5’, 8’) and areas where the shooter can move. Two images of targets are inset on the left and right, showing details of target design.
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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That lasts for 4 diagrams before someone decided that no, Sketchup was good actually.

In fact, let's get rid of annoying standards like "Stage Procedure" and "Start Position" and instead fill it with cool pics and bullet points and wait this is a tech spec and not a worldbuilding document? Oh shi-
The image features a layout and setup instructions for a shooting range titled "CM 22-02 Lefty Loosey." The top left corner displays a logo for "Practical Shooting." The central part of the image includes a list of "Set-up Notes" with bullet points detailing dimensions and target placements. The right side of the image includes a diagram of a target with dimensions indicating it is 5 feet in height and placed 8 inches down from the top of the shoulders. The lower portion presents an isometric grid of the shooting area layout, with labeled measurements and the arrangement of targets and barriers. The grid outlines a space 12 feet by 19 feet, with targets and barriers clearly marked. The image is a detailed setup guide for a shooting exercise titled "Calm Before the Storm" by the USPSA. The top left corner features the USPSA logo and the title "CM 22-04 Calm Before the Storm" on a red banner. The main section is divided into two parts: a 3 ft x 3 ft grid layout on the left and an overhead view on the right. The left section displays three target stands in a row with a table and chair placed in the shooting area. The right section provides an overhead perspective, showing the layout with dimensions and distance markers, noting that the table’s edge is 1 foot away from the shooting area. Below, a detailed diagram indicates that the targets are 5 feet tall with specific placement details, emphasizing the placement relative to specific target zones.
October 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Fast forward and OH now we've reformatted the documentation again and are now just using photos taken from our phones of 3D printed pieces on a grid

Why!! Why did we ditch the really good format for this!!!

To it's credit this format is more accessible than the Word diagram.
The image is a diagram of a shooting course setup for a practical shooting competition. The top portion features a red header with the text "CM 20-01 Wish You Were Here" and a logo on the left. Below the header, there are instructions about the course, including scoring, targets, rounds, condition, start position, and procedure. The diagram shows a grid floor plan with red lines outlining shooting boundaries and positions for targets. Five cardboard targets and two full-size popper targets are displayed. Labels show distances between targets and barriers: 11 feet between poppers, 10 feet between the main boundaries, and additional measurements are clearly marked. At the bottom left, there is text with setup notes, including a tape measure illustration.
October 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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At some point someone went back and fixed up one of these and made it use the vertical format of the older ones, so now at least the text is readable but...it keeps the hideous diagram? And the only fixed 1/3 of them?

(also realizing the blue arrows look Word blue...the diagram was made in Word. 🥴)
The image is a detailed layout and instructions for a shooting competition stage titled "CM 19-02 Hi-Way Robbery." The layout includes a plan view of the stage with marked distances and placement of targets. Two fencing sections create a path shaped like the letter "U," measuring 46 feet long, 34 feet wide, and 4 feet between parallel fences at the start. Iconic representations of targets and barrels are placed at specified distances: hexagonal-shaped targets and cylindrical barrels within the course. The course features four primary paths of 30 feet, 16 feet, and 15 feet, as shown by marked dimensions. Above the diagram is a description box with specific rules on the stage procedure, scoring, targets, penalties, and other critical instructions. The bottom section notes specific setup information.
October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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And then someone went "Eh, fuck it".

Diagrams are straight-on, notes are overlapping the diagram, metrics overlap arrows, nothing is visually to scale, and descriptions are now in tiny text. Also the aspect ratio is horizontal??

You ditched a solid future-proof doc standard for THIS?
The image depicts a target shooting stage diagram for a practical shooting scenario. At the top, there is a header with information about the course, featuring the title "CM 19-01 Hi-Jinx," the course designer’s name, David Jenkins, and a logo for practical shooting. Below, a black horizontal line separates this section from detailed instructions and parameters for the stage, which include start position, gun ready condition, and stage procedure. The central part of the image illustrates the layout of the shooting range. The shooting area measures 16 feet wide by 4 feet deep, marked in red. A diagram shows four target boards aligned horizontally, each spaced with a 2-foot gap except between the middle two, which have a 4-foot gap. Behind the targets is a fence-like structure, 12 feet behind the shooting line, and the entire layout extends 33 feet from the shooting line. Additional text details the targets' measurements and positioning, indicating that the no-shoot targets are level with the bottom of the letter "A" and that the targets are spaced edge to edge with dimensions for walls, targets, and distances indicated.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM