Jason Schklar 🔜 GDC
@jackalshorns.bsky.social
CEO of UX is Fine.
For 24 years I've been helping folks find the fun, remove the suck, and build memorable games.
I still love it.
Pin this Games UX Feed ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xvrnhouybvtbnubekvvevhjn/feed/gameux
#gameux #gameuxr #gamesux
For 24 years I've been helping folks find the fun, remove the suck, and build memorable games.
I still love it.
Pin this Games UX Feed ➡️ https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xvrnhouybvtbnubekvvevhjn/feed/gameux
#gameux #gameuxr #gamesux
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Jason Schklar -> #DICE2025
💰 Funding & publisher deals via previz & prototypes
🔑 UX/UI in engine & full SKU
🌐 Global talent & pricing with partners in India & LATAM
🕹️ Audits that drive fun & profit
🔥 VizDev, UX/UI Design & Research
Calendly: uxif.link/DICE2025
Newsletter: uxif.link/DICE-2025
💰 Funding & publisher deals via previz & prototypes
🔑 UX/UI in engine & full SKU
🌐 Global talent & pricing with partners in India & LATAM
🕹️ Audits that drive fun & profit
🔥 VizDev, UX/UI Design & Research
Calendly: uxif.link/DICE2025
Newsletter: uxif.link/DICE-2025
🎲🎲UX is Fine ➔ DICE. New UI/UX Services Fuel Fun & Profit
uxif.link
#DICE2025? Why, of course!
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
🕹️ Attending GDC
👋 Let's meet and chat
📅 Grab a spot on my calendar
💬 Or... DM / Comment
#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #gamesux
👋 Let's meet and chat
📅 Grab a spot on my calendar
💬 Or... DM / Comment
#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #gamesux
To the surprise of no one, @jackalshorns.bsky.social will be at #gdc2025 this year.
📅 Grab a spot on his calendly: calendly.com/uxif/gdc-2025
💬 Or drop a comment or DM to meet up.
#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #gamesux
📅 Grab a spot on his calendly: calendly.com/uxif/gdc-2025
💬 Or drop a comment or DM to meet up.
#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #gamesux
March 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#gdc is upon is. Will you be there? I do plan biz meetings in advance, but mostly I love to wander and see old friends. Make new friends.
Interested in connecting? Drop me a note.
Interested in connecting? Drop me a note.
February 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
#gdc is upon is. Will you be there? I do plan biz meetings in advance, but mostly I love to wander and see old friends. Make new friends.
Interested in connecting? Drop me a note.
Interested in connecting? Drop me a note.
I criticized Zynga PMs and got yelled at by my boss' boss.
I said doing a million A/B tests->thousands of false positives & negatives.
We run 5 ppl A/B usability tests in Figma on UX & FTUE that help steer the ship, saving time & money.
H/T Baiju Bhatt @baijubhatt.bsky.social
lnkd.in/gsH8KQKN
I said doing a million A/B tests->thousands of false positives & negatives.
We run 5 ppl A/B usability tests in Figma on UX & FTUE that help steer the ship, saving time & money.
H/T Baiju Bhatt @baijubhatt.bsky.social
lnkd.in/gsH8KQKN
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February 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I criticized Zynga PMs and got yelled at by my boss' boss.
I said doing a million A/B tests->thousands of false positives & negatives.
We run 5 ppl A/B usability tests in Figma on UX & FTUE that help steer the ship, saving time & money.
H/T Baiju Bhatt @baijubhatt.bsky.social
lnkd.in/gsH8KQKN
I said doing a million A/B tests->thousands of false positives & negatives.
We run 5 ppl A/B usability tests in Figma on UX & FTUE that help steer the ship, saving time & money.
H/T Baiju Bhatt @baijubhatt.bsky.social
lnkd.in/gsH8KQKN
#DICE2025? Why, of course!
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
Jason Schklar -> #DICE2025
💰 Funding & publisher deals via previz & prototypes
🔑 UX/UI in engine & full SKU
🌐 Global talent & pricing with partners in India & LATAM
🕹️ Audits that drive fun & profit
🔥 VizDev, UX/UI Design & Research
Calendly: uxif.link/DICE2025
Newsletter: uxif.link/DICE-2025
💰 Funding & publisher deals via previz & prototypes
🔑 UX/UI in engine & full SKU
🌐 Global talent & pricing with partners in India & LATAM
🕹️ Audits that drive fun & profit
🔥 VizDev, UX/UI Design & Research
Calendly: uxif.link/DICE2025
Newsletter: uxif.link/DICE-2025
🎲🎲UX is Fine ➔ DICE. New UI/UX Services Fuel Fun & Profit
uxif.link
January 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#DICE2025? Why, of course!
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
Let's talk industry trends and strategy as we navigate, together, 2025 and beyond.
And, of course, I want to share all the amazing new things @uxisfine.com is up to.
We've grown with our trusted partners and can't wait to share our learnings and services with you.
Why do I love @uxisfine.com? Because I get to work with amazing people like Mike!
How do we make AMAZING games? We hire people like @Mike Mcmahon, current Director of Engineering here at @UX is Fine.
#Implementation #UXUI #leadership #gameindustry #gamedev #development
#Implementation #UXUI #leadership #gameindustry #gamedev #development
January 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Why do I love @uxisfine.com? Because I get to work with amazing people like Mike!
Conference season is upon the world of #gamedev. I have a tough time placing names to faces. And don't always take notes because I get so engrossed in conversations...
Any tools/techniques y'all use to manage these - challenges - when socializing?
#gamedev #apologiesinadvanceforforgettingyourname
Any tools/techniques y'all use to manage these - challenges - when socializing?
#gamedev #apologiesinadvanceforforgettingyourname
January 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Conference season is upon the world of #gamedev. I have a tough time placing names to faces. And don't always take notes because I get so engrossed in conversations...
Any tools/techniques y'all use to manage these - challenges - when socializing?
#gamedev #apologiesinadvanceforforgettingyourname
Any tools/techniques y'all use to manage these - challenges - when socializing?
#gamedev #apologiesinadvanceforforgettingyourname
I am so excited to gear up for my 2025 travel. I look forward to sharing our vision and strategy with partners, new and old.
Get on my calendar early?
Want to talk before then?
Jump on my calendly: calendly.com/uxif/lets-chat
#gamedev #2025 #travel
Get on my calendar early?
Want to talk before then?
Jump on my calendly: calendly.com/uxif/lets-chat
#gamedev #2025 #travel
Shipping a game in 2025 or 2026? Does it need UI/UX support? We're here for you.
UX Audits, UI Design, Viz Dev. Built in your engine.
Catch us at a conference or grab a slot on our Calendly: https://buff.ly/3ZYPahO
#XDev #UXUI #DICE2025 #Gamescom2025 #GDC2025 #XDS2025
UX Audits, UI Design, Viz Dev. Built in your engine.
Catch us at a conference or grab a slot on our Calendly: https://buff.ly/3ZYPahO
#XDev #UXUI #DICE2025 #Gamescom2025 #GDC2025 #XDS2025
January 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I am so excited to gear up for my 2025 travel. I look forward to sharing our vision and strategy with partners, new and old.
Get on my calendar early?
Want to talk before then?
Jump on my calendly: calendly.com/uxif/lets-chat
#gamedev #2025 #travel
Get on my calendar early?
Want to talk before then?
Jump on my calendly: calendly.com/uxif/lets-chat
#gamedev #2025 #travel
Fave @uxisfine.com holiday tradition. Sending out cards to new friends and old, showing off the amazing craftpersonship of our artists.
#sippinbourbon
#merrychrishannukahsameach
#sippinbourbon
#merrychrishannukahsameach
December 26, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Fave @uxisfine.com holiday tradition. Sending out cards to new friends and old, showing off the amazing craftpersonship of our artists.
#sippinbourbon
#merrychrishannukahsameach
#sippinbourbon
#merrychrishannukahsameach
Thrilled to be involved in the @gameuxsummit.com again as an AMA participant re: jobs in the industry.
Y'all should show up - there's going to be a TON of great content and insights, shared by experienced folks who love to share.
#gamesux #gameux #gamedev
Y'all should show up - there's going to be a TON of great content and insights, shared by experienced folks who love to share.
#gamesux #gameux #gamedev
Let’s have a #GameUXsummit online event on Dec 19! It’s another rough year so we can’t come back in person quite yet but let’s share some knowledge and support each other online for a few hours ☺️
We hope you can join!
#ux #gamedev
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-su...
We hope you can join!
#ux #gamedev
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-su...
December 17, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Thrilled to be involved in the @gameuxsummit.com again as an AMA participant re: jobs in the industry.
Y'all should show up - there's going to be a TON of great content and insights, shared by experienced folks who love to share.
#gamesux #gameux #gamedev
Y'all should show up - there's going to be a TON of great content and insights, shared by experienced folks who love to share.
#gamesux #gameux #gamedev
Annual pilgrimage with my son to San Antonio and Heroes Retreat. He has a fave place in Austin, but this place feels like someone’s basement.
#basementgaming #warhammer #iforgotmyipadsoicantgamewhilehegamesimded
#basementgaming #warhammer #iforgotmyipadsoicantgamewhilehegamesimded
December 14, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Annual pilgrimage with my son to San Antonio and Heroes Retreat. He has a fave place in Austin, but this place feels like someone’s basement.
#basementgaming #warhammer #iforgotmyipadsoicantgamewhilehegamesimded
#basementgaming #warhammer #iforgotmyipadsoicantgamewhilehegamesimded
Holiday party @uxisfine.com today. Last social event before closing the studio for 2 weeks over the holidays.
#noslackfor14days #comebackrefreshed
#noslackfor14days #comebackrefreshed
December 12, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Holiday party @uxisfine.com today. Last social event before closing the studio for 2 weeks over the holidays.
#noslackfor14days #comebackrefreshed
#noslackfor14days #comebackrefreshed
I talked re: giving Scout units a puppy to make them easier to spot in Rise of Nations.
We also spent a TON of time on the Sound UX. I remember Brian describing the solid meaty "thunk!" (click registered) vs. the short screech of "noff nuff resources."
SF(U)X?
shorturl.at/rdHxi
#gameux #gamedev
We also spent a TON of time on the Sound UX. I remember Brian describing the solid meaty "thunk!" (click registered) vs. the short screech of "noff nuff resources."
SF(U)X?
shorturl.at/rdHxi
#gameux #gamedev
PC / Computer - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition - Interface - The Sounds Resource
PC / Computer - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition - Interface - The #1 source for video game sounds on the internet!
www.sounds-resource.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I talked re: giving Scout units a puppy to make them easier to spot in Rise of Nations.
We also spent a TON of time on the Sound UX. I remember Brian describing the solid meaty "thunk!" (click registered) vs. the short screech of "noff nuff resources."
SF(U)X?
shorturl.at/rdHxi
#gameux #gamedev
We also spent a TON of time on the Sound UX. I remember Brian describing the solid meaty "thunk!" (click registered) vs. the short screech of "noff nuff resources."
SF(U)X?
shorturl.at/rdHxi
#gameux #gamedev
Bragging on the fine folks at at Wild Card Alliance (www.wildcardgame.com) and our collaboration with the team to do some UX designing, UI visuals, and a little bit of Unreal Implementation.
Thanks for trusting us.
#gamedev #gameux #gameui
Thanks for trusting us.
#gamedev #gameux #gameui
December 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Bragging on the fine folks at at Wild Card Alliance (www.wildcardgame.com) and our collaboration with the team to do some UX designing, UI visuals, and a little bit of Unreal Implementation.
Thanks for trusting us.
#gamedev #gameux #gameui
Thanks for trusting us.
#gamedev #gameux #gameui
UX testing can be done affordably and effectively by even the smallest indie dev.
Clear success targets & right testing at the right time on the right platform.
(PS - if Max Kieslev is here, could someone tag him for attribution).
www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/...
#gameux #gameuxr #gamedev
Clear success targets & right testing at the right time on the right platform.
(PS - if Max Kieslev is here, could someone tag him for attribution).
www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/...
#gameux #gameuxr #gamedev
Featured Blog | 6 steps to a successful playtesting process for an indie developer
Maxim Kiselev, an indie game developer best known as the co-creator of HighFleet, outlined the playtesting roadmap for indie developers.
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
UX testing can be done affordably and effectively by even the smallest indie dev.
Clear success targets & right testing at the right time on the right platform.
(PS - if Max Kieslev is here, could someone tag him for attribution).
www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/...
#gameux #gameuxr #gamedev
Clear success targets & right testing at the right time on the right platform.
(PS - if Max Kieslev is here, could someone tag him for attribution).
www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/...
#gameux #gameuxr #gamedev
"Board and pieces" design improves usability and delight.
Rise of Nations scouts were hard to differentiate from peons.
So, we added a dog. Usability and delight increased (puppies!)
However, nothing sadder than the sound of a dog dying :(
#riseofnations #gameux #gameur #gamedev #boardandpieces
Rise of Nations scouts were hard to differentiate from peons.
So, we added a dog. Usability and delight increased (puppies!)
However, nothing sadder than the sound of a dog dying :(
#riseofnations #gameux #gameur #gamedev #boardandpieces
December 7, 2024 at 9:01 PM
"Board and pieces" design improves usability and delight.
Rise of Nations scouts were hard to differentiate from peons.
So, we added a dog. Usability and delight increased (puppies!)
However, nothing sadder than the sound of a dog dying :(
#riseofnations #gameux #gameur #gamedev #boardandpieces
Rise of Nations scouts were hard to differentiate from peons.
So, we added a dog. Usability and delight increased (puppies!)
However, nothing sadder than the sound of a dog dying :(
#riseofnations #gameux #gameur #gamedev #boardandpieces
Great studio... You should apply!
December 2, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Great studio... You should apply!
December 2, 2024 at 3:21 AM
We @uxisfine.com love playing digital card battlers. And we LOVE working on them, too.
Bazooka Tango was a pleasure to work with and we're proud to show off some of our work.
Check out their website www.bazookatango.com and pre-register if this is your jam.
#gameux #gamedev #cardbattler
Bazooka Tango was a pleasure to work with and we're proud to show off some of our work.
Check out their website www.bazookatango.com and pre-register if this is your jam.
#gameux #gamedev #cardbattler
We're proud to support Bazooka Tango and their upcoming game, Shardbound.
Take a closer look at our end-to-end co-dev services and check out Shardbound in early access today! 🧵👇
#XDev #Partnerships #GameDeveloper #UXUI #GameProduction #GameDesign #GameIndustry
Take a closer look at our end-to-end co-dev services and check out Shardbound in early access today! 🧵👇
#XDev #Partnerships #GameDeveloper #UXUI #GameProduction #GameDesign #GameIndustry
November 26, 2024 at 6:01 PM
We @uxisfine.com love playing digital card battlers. And we LOVE working on them, too.
Bazooka Tango was a pleasure to work with and we're proud to show off some of our work.
Check out their website www.bazookatango.com and pre-register if this is your jam.
#gameux #gamedev #cardbattler
Bazooka Tango was a pleasure to work with and we're proud to show off some of our work.
Check out their website www.bazookatango.com and pre-register if this is your jam.
#gameux #gamedev #cardbattler
Following companies like Anthropic, OpenAI question:
1. Which of the major (and upcoming) Gen AI and LLM companies have official accounts here? I found @anthropic.com already.
2. What are the best hashtags / lists / feeds to follow workflows and advances on the hands-on use of these tools?
1. Which of the major (and upcoming) Gen AI and LLM companies have official accounts here? I found @anthropic.com already.
2. What are the best hashtags / lists / feeds to follow workflows and advances on the hands-on use of these tools?
November 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Following companies like Anthropic, OpenAI question:
1. Which of the major (and upcoming) Gen AI and LLM companies have official accounts here? I found @anthropic.com already.
2. What are the best hashtags / lists / feeds to follow workflows and advances on the hands-on use of these tools?
1. Which of the major (and upcoming) Gen AI and LLM companies have official accounts here? I found @anthropic.com already.
2. What are the best hashtags / lists / feeds to follow workflows and advances on the hands-on use of these tools?
Expected: When I follow new people I want to add some of them to specific lists.
Observed: I can't do this because I can never find these folks again in my list of 1,000+ accounts I follow.
Proposed Fix: Sort "Following" by date added. LinkedIn does this when you add a new contact.
@bsky.app
Observed: I can't do this because I can never find these folks again in my list of 1,000+ accounts I follow.
Proposed Fix: Sort "Following" by date added. LinkedIn does this when you add a new contact.
@bsky.app
November 25, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Expected: When I follow new people I want to add some of them to specific lists.
Observed: I can't do this because I can never find these folks again in my list of 1,000+ accounts I follow.
Proposed Fix: Sort "Following" by date added. LinkedIn does this when you add a new contact.
@bsky.app
Observed: I can't do this because I can never find these folks again in my list of 1,000+ accounts I follow.
Proposed Fix: Sort "Following" by date added. LinkedIn does this when you add a new contact.
@bsky.app
When I talk about the ROI of UX, I challenge people to name one aspect of game dev not tied to UX.
Network programmer? Low ping!
Tool dev? Enable creatives to iterate quickly to add more fun and polish.
Haven't been stumped yet.
I double dog dare you to try :)
#gameux #uxiseverything #gamedev
Network programmer? Low ping!
Tool dev? Enable creatives to iterate quickly to add more fun and polish.
Haven't been stumped yet.
I double dog dare you to try :)
#gameux #uxiseverything #gamedev
November 25, 2024 at 4:37 AM
When I talk about the ROI of UX, I challenge people to name one aspect of game dev not tied to UX.
Network programmer? Low ping!
Tool dev? Enable creatives to iterate quickly to add more fun and polish.
Haven't been stumped yet.
I double dog dare you to try :)
#gameux #uxiseverything #gamedev
Network programmer? Low ping!
Tool dev? Enable creatives to iterate quickly to add more fun and polish.
Haven't been stumped yet.
I double dog dare you to try :)
#gameux #uxiseverything #gamedev
Hey my #gameux, #gamesux, #gameuxr peeps... I created a thing... A shareable feed that grabs all of these hashtags in one place.
1. Feel free to suggest other hashtags
2. This isn't meant to be an "ownership" thing. Happy to have someone take over or share admin duties.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1. Feel free to suggest other hashtags
2. This isn't meant to be an "ownership" thing. Happy to have someone take over or share admin duties.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 24, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Hey my #gameux, #gamesux, #gameuxr peeps... I created a thing... A shareable feed that grabs all of these hashtags in one place.
1. Feel free to suggest other hashtags
2. This isn't meant to be an "ownership" thing. Happy to have someone take over or share admin duties.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1. Feel free to suggest other hashtags
2. This isn't meant to be an "ownership" thing. Happy to have someone take over or share admin duties.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Testing testing.
November 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Testing testing.
One more test -- the wonderful folks @blueskyfeedcreator.com tweaked my submission.
Crossing my fingers: #gameux
Crossing my fingers: #gameux
November 23, 2024 at 7:38 PM
One more test -- the wonderful folks @blueskyfeedcreator.com tweaked my submission.
Crossing my fingers: #gameux
Crossing my fingers: #gameux
OK - attempt 3: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM
OK - attempt 3: bsky.app/profile/did:...