Tomer Gabel
@holograph.bsky.social
Software engineering, retro computing and sporadic rants
That’s really shitty. These things happen mercifully infrequently, but it’s always a big deal. I distinctly recall collecting cash for Ghostown’s bus back to Poland (I think) when their stuff was stolen at Revision 2016
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
That’s really shitty. These things happen mercifully infrequently, but it’s always a big deal. I distinctly recall collecting cash for Ghostown’s bus back to Poland (I think) when their stuff was stolen at Revision 2016
That’s very cool. We barely have any Amigas here, so I’ve never seen an original accelerator. Ended up buying mine fresh from Individual Computers, since Blizzards go for many hundreds these days
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
That’s very cool. We barely have any Amigas here, so I’ve never seen an original accelerator. Ended up buying mine fresh from Individual Computers, since Blizzards go for many hundreds these days
Ooh nice! That a Blizzard?
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Ooh nice! That a Blizzard?
Well, that’s fair enough (and I share your angst), but it’s not about the demo scene per se…
October 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Well, that’s fair enough (and I share your angst), but it’s not about the demo scene per se…
Because a good demo is more than the sum of its assets, and a bad/dull demo is bad regardless of its assets. I’m not saying you should watch boring demos, I’m saying you shouldn’t discount great demos because they include (or even entirely based on) generated assets. My opinion, of course
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Because a good demo is more than the sum of its assets, and a bad/dull demo is bad regardless of its assets. I’m not saying you should watch boring demos, I’m saying you shouldn’t discount great demos because they include (or even entirely based on) generated assets. My opinion, of course
Mind you, I’m not advocating for gen AI, I’m trying to point out that it’s just another tool. It lowers the barrier of entry, sure, but it doesn’t fundamentally change the art form.
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Mind you, I’m not advocating for gen AI, I’m trying to point out that it’s just another tool. It lowers the barrier of entry, sure, but it doesn’t fundamentally change the art form.
Arguably the scene was always about standing out creatively. Even skilled artists/musicians put out crap; slop is slop, no matter the tool. If AI becomes “creative enough” that a simple prompt is all you need, perhaps the scene (or any art form) doesn’t matter, but I don’t believe that’s the case.
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Arguably the scene was always about standing out creatively. Even skilled artists/musicians put out crap; slop is slop, no matter the tool. If AI becomes “creative enough” that a simple prompt is all you need, perhaps the scene (or any art form) doesn’t matter, but I don’t believe that’s the case.
If you manage to integrate off the shelf assets into something unique and exciting, that’s worthwhile in an of itself (as a creative endeavor). If you don’t, then it’s boring and will be relegated to compo filler at best. Put another way: there’s no difference between a riptro and crap AI slop
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
If you manage to integrate off the shelf assets into something unique and exciting, that’s worthwhile in an of itself (as a creative endeavor). If you don’t, then it’s boring and will be relegated to compo filler at best. Put another way: there’s no difference between a riptro and crap AI slop
I wouldn’t advise it nor intend to change mine. I’m gritting my teeth in preparation for the next 2-5 years where this will be a point of contention, is all 🤦♂️
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I wouldn’t advise it nor intend to change mine. I’m gritting my teeth in preparation for the next 2-5 years where this will be a point of contention, is all 🤦♂️
As with everything, it just becomes a rule of the game. Word/grammar nerds will just have to adjust, unfortunately - and until this becomes a court issue, there’s nothing to be done about it 🤷
October 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
As with everything, it just becomes a rule of the game. Word/grammar nerds will just have to adjust, unfortunately - and until this becomes a court issue, there’s nothing to be done about it 🤷
Respectfully disagree. I’m not a fan of the current tech and how it’s used, but I’m old enough to remember similar arguments about 3D acceleration and streaming music (I.e. MP3s). As with everything, it’s not the tool the counts but how you use it; if the result is boring it’ll go away naturally.
October 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Respectfully disagree. I’m not a fan of the current tech and how it’s used, but I’m old enough to remember similar arguments about 3D acceleration and streaming music (I.e. MP3s). As with everything, it’s not the tool the counts but how you use it; if the result is boring it’ll go away naturally.
I hear you, been there myself. Some days just suck, hope your tomorrow will be better than you expect…
October 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I hear you, been there myself. Some days just suck, hope your tomorrow will be better than you expect…
סתם כמה תזכורות:
Beyond good and evil
Wolfenstein: New Order
Tron 2.0
Undertale
Beyond good and evil
Wolfenstein: New Order
Tron 2.0
Undertale
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
סתם כמה תזכורות:
Beyond good and evil
Wolfenstein: New Order
Tron 2.0
Undertale
Beyond good and evil
Wolfenstein: New Order
Tron 2.0
Undertale
Too lazy to set up OBS or whatever, but between the EVA suit puzzle in SQ5 (just, no), the duck puzzle in The Longest Journey and the topsy turvy acid trip world in Chronomaster, my cup runneth over
July 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Too lazy to set up OBS or whatever, but between the EVA suit puzzle in SQ5 (just, no), the duck puzzle in The Longest Journey and the topsy turvy acid trip world in Chronomaster, my cup runneth over
Ah. Our respective countries’ curriculum differs somewhat 😅 is it worth watching for a non-US liberal? (From a strict “is it any good” standpoint)
July 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Ah. Our respective countries’ curriculum differs somewhat 😅 is it worth watching for a non-US liberal? (From a strict “is it any good” standpoint)
I’ve never seen Eyes on the Prize, googling….
July 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I’ve never seen Eyes on the Prize, googling….
The Wave, somewhat ironically
July 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Wave, somewhat ironically
D’you suppose he has a GUS?
May 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
D’you suppose he has a GUS?
Well. I can think of several things that happened then, so I’ll leave it at that 😅
May 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Well. I can think of several things that happened then, so I’ll leave it at that 😅
1971 could be a few things… probably not the size of a certain FC intro?
May 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
1971 could be a few things… probably not the size of a certain FC intro?