Chris Murphy
@highlyspammable.bsky.social
Principal Technical Artist on the Developer Relations Team for Unreal Engine. Generally handle Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with Epic Games but sometimes you'll find me elsewhere. Have a tendency to rant.
Digital Confectioners are some of my favourite devs and their new title looks absolutely rad. Can't wait. store.steampowered.com/app/2708040/...
Triarchy on Steam
Sail your ship, explore islands, fight monsters, choose your abilities, and craft legendary gear to hunt for deadly bosses. Play Triarchy your way! Activate Boss Challenge Modes or enable Assists to s...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Digital Confectioners are some of my favourite devs and their new title looks absolutely rad. Can't wait. store.steampowered.com/app/2708040/...
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If you're testing a multiplayer game, Unreal has a great "Allow late joining" experimental feature under Editor Preferences. It adds an "Add another client" button that is shown when you run the game.
#UnrealEngine
#UnrealEngine
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
If you're testing a multiplayer game, Unreal has a great "Allow late joining" experimental feature under Editor Preferences. It adds an "Add another client" button that is shown when you run the game.
#UnrealEngine
#UnrealEngine
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I lived off a partner for years - essentially - while working on Unfortunate Spacemen. It makes getting up in front of a crowd and talking about "my journey to success" feel priviledged and fake.
But it's common and there is often no other option. Support structures matter, make sure you have one.
But it's common and there is often no other option. Support structures matter, make sure you have one.
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I lived off a partner for years - essentially - while working on Unfortunate Spacemen. It makes getting up in front of a crowd and talking about "my journey to success" feel priviledged and fake.
But it's common and there is often no other option. Support structures matter, make sure you have one.
But it's common and there is often no other option. Support structures matter, make sure you have one.
Dylan is a superb Unreal TA and every day he goes unhired I lose a little faith in humanity.
Still looking for a new job! I'm a Tech Artist / Generalist who loves pushing visual side of things, 13 years of #UnrealEngine, Tech Art, Lighting, Lookdev, Env, Cinematics, HLSL, BP, PCG, Niagara, Python as well as a Houdini & Substance skillset
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Dylan is a superb Unreal TA and every day he goes unhired I lose a little faith in humanity.
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blog post: cool little tech art thing I did a while ago on Sleight of Hand. lights that dispel volumetric smoke, with occlusion
www.joewintergreen.com/tech-art-thi...
www.joewintergreen.com/tech-art-thi...
April 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
blog post: cool little tech art thing I did a while ago on Sleight of Hand. lights that dispel volumetric smoke, with occlusion
www.joewintergreen.com/tech-art-thi...
www.joewintergreen.com/tech-art-thi...
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
The worst line delivery is not by Gal Gadot. It's by Joe Pantoliano in The Matrix. He puts this random emphasis on the word "for" in "the image translators work FOR the construct". Kills me. Every time. Seat in front of me is watching it, and I can hear IT IN MY BRAIN...
I still love this movie.
I still love this movie.
October 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The worst line delivery is not by Gal Gadot. It's by Joe Pantoliano in The Matrix. He puts this random emphasis on the word "for" in "the image translators work FOR the construct". Kills me. Every time. Seat in front of me is watching it, and I can hear IT IN MY BRAIN...
I still love this movie.
I still love this movie.
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Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
the rest of the world: we have ronald mcdonald and grimace for mcdonalds adverts.
japan: hold my beer.
japan: hold my beer.
The McDonald’s x Street Fighter collab in Japan is incredible. No notes. 🤌
October 16, 2025 at 4:49 AM
the rest of the world: we have ronald mcdonald and grimace for mcdonalds adverts.
japan: hold my beer.
japan: hold my beer.
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In need of a new job! I'm a Tech Artist who loves pushing visual side of things in real time, with 13 years of #UnrealEngine, Tech Art, Lighting, Lookdev, Env, Cinematics, HLSL, BP, PCG, Niagara, Python as well as a Houdini & Substance skillset
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
October 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
In need of a new job! I'm a Tech Artist who loves pushing visual side of things in real time, with 13 years of #UnrealEngine, Tech Art, Lighting, Lookdev, Env, Cinematics, HLSL, BP, PCG, Niagara, Python as well as a Houdini & Substance skillset
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
Avaliable mid Dec
#GameDev #VFX #FX #GameArt
This is perhaps the most under viewed Unreal Engine video. If you use UMG in Unreal you should really give it a view, Adrienne killed it with this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NHI...
20 Things You Should Be Using in Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) | Unreal Fest Gold Coast 2024
YouTube video by Unreal Engine
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September 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This is perhaps the most under viewed Unreal Engine video. If you use UMG in Unreal you should really give it a view, Adrienne killed it with this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NHI...
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Discovering computer as an adult makes you go crazy. Discovering computer as a baby makes you go crazy. In all of human history, there will only ever be one generation to discover computer at the correct age: 13
The problem with every post-Millennial generation is they got to go straight to high speed internet. Of course you'll get computer madness that way. Make them start with those old screeching modems and work their way up
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Discovering computer as an adult makes you go crazy. Discovering computer as a baby makes you go crazy. In all of human history, there will only ever be one generation to discover computer at the correct age: 13
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Finally got around to seeing Thunderbolts and I think it's the best film Marvel have put out in a long, long time.
August 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Finally got around to seeing Thunderbolts and I think it's the best film Marvel have put out in a long, long time.
Taking ebikes off trains because they sometimes have bad batteries feels like a step backwards. If it's a genuine concern I'm happy to get the batteries reviewed every few years or something. Survey closes today! Please fill out it!
Victoria proposes to ban e-bikes and e-scooters from public transport. I hope we can find a better way than this.
If you'd like to provide feedback:
If you'd like to provide feedback:
Conduct on Public Transport Regulations
We’re seeking feedback on the rules that guide and manage behaviour on and around Victoria’s public transport network.
engage.vic.gov.au
August 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Taking ebikes off trains because they sometimes have bad batteries feels like a step backwards. If it's a genuine concern I'm happy to get the batteries reviewed every few years or something. Survey closes today! Please fill out it!
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We're hiring a bunch of Design and Art roles right now at @gravitywell.games!
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
August 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We're hiring a bunch of Design and Art roles right now at @gravitywell.games!
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
We are:
🔥 Making rad new IP
❤️An empathetic AAA Team
💸 Have profit sharing and focused on being sustainable long term
If this interests you, please apply here!
gravitywell.games
#gamedev
#gamedevjobs
Hit 9 years at Epic yesterday. What a ride it has been.. Thanks for being a part of it folks!
August 6, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Hit 9 years at Epic yesterday. What a ride it has been.. Thanks for being a part of it folks!
Windows 11 update formatted my machine without saying it would. Cool. Cool Cool Cool.
August 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Windows 11 update formatted my machine without saying it would. Cool. Cool Cool Cool.
It'll never not be bizarre to me that Suicide Squad is one of the worst comic book movies, but The Suicide Squad is somehow one of the best. Shows you what good creative on a project can do.
August 3, 2025 at 5:14 AM
It'll never not be bizarre to me that Suicide Squad is one of the worst comic book movies, but The Suicide Squad is somehow one of the best. Shows you what good creative on a project can do.
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Property History is out!
Quickly see the history of any property in Unreal Engine
Quickly see the history of any property in Unreal Engine
July 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Property History is out!
Quickly see the history of any property in Unreal Engine
Quickly see the history of any property in Unreal Engine
Netflix hitting me with trick questions.
July 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Netflix hitting me with trick questions.
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bug - something broken in a tech thing
buggy - a way to describe tech that has bugs
bugged - something or some place that has a secret microphone or camera planted in it for spying on people
Whenever I read 'the code/game is bugged,' I get a lil tripped up 😅
buggy - a way to describe tech that has bugs
bugged - something or some place that has a secret microphone or camera planted in it for spying on people
Whenever I read 'the code/game is bugged,' I get a lil tripped up 😅
July 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
bug - something broken in a tech thing
buggy - a way to describe tech that has bugs
bugged - something or some place that has a secret microphone or camera planted in it for spying on people
Whenever I read 'the code/game is bugged,' I get a lil tripped up 😅
buggy - a way to describe tech that has bugs
bugged - something or some place that has a secret microphone or camera planted in it for spying on people
Whenever I read 'the code/game is bugged,' I get a lil tripped up 😅
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The new Nanite Foliage Voxel representation is an absolute game changer for distant environments, density preservation is pretty much perfect.
5 min test scene i whipped up here.
~1 million 20 million poly trees scattered with PCG
#UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #EnvironmentArt #RealTime
5 min test scene i whipped up here.
~1 million 20 million poly trees scattered with PCG
#UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #EnvironmentArt #RealTime
July 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The new Nanite Foliage Voxel representation is an absolute game changer for distant environments, density preservation is pretty much perfect.
5 min test scene i whipped up here.
~1 million 20 million poly trees scattered with PCG
#UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #EnvironmentArt #RealTime
5 min test scene i whipped up here.
~1 million 20 million poly trees scattered with PCG
#UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #EnvironmentArt #RealTime
First Early Access update by one of my favourite teams in the business. Worth checking out if you haven't already!
UNLEASH HELL with Malys' first update!🔥
🖤 New content - demons, cards AND allies 🤝
🐛 Bug fixes - no more sneaky tooltips trying to hide from you 👀
🕯️Quality of life changes - everything just feels better. Trust us 🙌
Read more:
🖤 New content - demons, cards AND allies 🤝
🐛 Bug fixes - no more sneaky tooltips trying to hide from you 👀
🕯️Quality of life changes - everything just feels better. Trust us 🙌
Read more:
Malys - MALYS UPDATE - v0.2 NOW LIVE - Steam News
We give you the lowdown for what's in v0.2 in terms of bug-fixes, new content, and a little about what's to come.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM
First Early Access update by one of my favourite teams in the business. Worth checking out if you haven't already!
Civilization 6 Platinum Edition, which contains 6 DLC packs and 2 Expansion packs, is free at the moment on the Epic Games Store. store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sid-...
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Platinum Edition | Download and Buy Today - Epic Games Store
Download and play Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Platinum Edition at the Epic Games Store. Check for platform availability and price!
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July 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Civilization 6 Platinum Edition, which contains 6 DLC packs and 2 Expansion packs, is free at the moment on the Epic Games Store. store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sid-...