Emma
@neomc.bsky.social
Senior Technical Game Designer @ Astrid Entertainment | Previously Sumo Digital, IOI, PlayStation and Avalanche Studios | She/Her 🇳🇱🇬🇧🇸🇪🏳️🌈
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The "player felt a negative emotion for a moment in a playtest, that's now a Pri 1 problem" instinct in AAA prod is a huge tarpit for our industry
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The "player felt a negative emotion for a moment in a playtest, that's now a Pri 1 problem" instinct in AAA prod is a huge tarpit for our industry
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
The crime... vs the criminals.
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The crime... vs the criminals.
I will forever be obsessed with FFXIV'S Karakul.
August 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I will forever be obsessed with FFXIV'S Karakul.
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While I’m talking storytelling, I’m gonna drop my top five pieces of advice I usually give out:
1. Ingest as much art as you can.
Not just watch/read other things, but also go to a gallery, live show, or some other artist effort even outside of your practice. I was inspired by a dinner recently.
1. Ingest as much art as you can.
Not just watch/read other things, but also go to a gallery, live show, or some other artist effort even outside of your practice. I was inspired by a dinner recently.
August 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
While I’m talking storytelling, I’m gonna drop my top five pieces of advice I usually give out:
1. Ingest as much art as you can.
Not just watch/read other things, but also go to a gallery, live show, or some other artist effort even outside of your practice. I was inspired by a dinner recently.
1. Ingest as much art as you can.
Not just watch/read other things, but also go to a gallery, live show, or some other artist effort even outside of your practice. I was inspired by a dinner recently.
I made a deal with myself that if I can sculpt 10 printable models before my birthday, I can get a resin 3D printer.
The self-bribery I have to do to stick with a new hobby is a little ridiculous.. but so far it seems be working as this is already 5/10 😉
The self-bribery I have to do to stick with a new hobby is a little ridiculous.. but so far it seems be working as this is already 5/10 😉
August 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I made a deal with myself that if I can sculpt 10 printable models before my birthday, I can get a resin 3D printer.
The self-bribery I have to do to stick with a new hobby is a little ridiculous.. but so far it seems be working as this is already 5/10 😉
The self-bribery I have to do to stick with a new hobby is a little ridiculous.. but so far it seems be working as this is already 5/10 😉
I wish I didn't tie self-worth to productivity, but damn does that dopamine hit hard.
My AInxiety game project is coming along well, the zoo is all tuckered out, and this practice piece is coming out way better than anticipated.
My AInxiety game project is coming along well, the zoo is all tuckered out, and this practice piece is coming out way better than anticipated.
August 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I wish I didn't tie self-worth to productivity, but damn does that dopamine hit hard.
My AInxiety game project is coming along well, the zoo is all tuckered out, and this practice piece is coming out way better than anticipated.
My AInxiety game project is coming along well, the zoo is all tuckered out, and this practice piece is coming out way better than anticipated.
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You cannot "win" or "lose" the tech race; you either make life better for people or you don't.
August 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
You cannot "win" or "lose" the tech race; you either make life better for people or you don't.
Hopefully I can brighten up your timeline and little bit with some pictures of our new pup Athena whom we adopted last Christmas and who might be the sassiest husky in the world.
August 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hopefully I can brighten up your timeline and little bit with some pictures of our new pup Athena whom we adopted last Christmas and who might be the sassiest husky in the world.
It's been almost 2 years without any social media, and while I think it's been good to wean off my brain, it's also been really isolating.
I have to admit, part of it is the minor anxiety around AI and desire to learn new skills again. (Such as 3D sculpting)
I have to admit, part of it is the minor anxiety around AI and desire to learn new skills again. (Such as 3D sculpting)
August 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's been almost 2 years without any social media, and while I think it's been good to wean off my brain, it's also been really isolating.
I have to admit, part of it is the minor anxiety around AI and desire to learn new skills again. (Such as 3D sculpting)
I have to admit, part of it is the minor anxiety around AI and desire to learn new skills again. (Such as 3D sculpting)
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“How many dudes have you slept with?”
“That dude over there punched that other dude.”
“Dude stole my wallet!”
“Dude scored big!”
If you honestly say you read any of those and didn’t automatically assume dude = guy, you’re lying to yourself.
And making excuses for not wanting to be better.
“That dude over there punched that other dude.”
“Dude stole my wallet!”
“Dude scored big!”
If you honestly say you read any of those and didn’t automatically assume dude = guy, you’re lying to yourself.
And making excuses for not wanting to be better.
December 28, 2023 at 8:47 AM
“How many dudes have you slept with?”
“That dude over there punched that other dude.”
“Dude stole my wallet!”
“Dude scored big!”
If you honestly say you read any of those and didn’t automatically assume dude = guy, you’re lying to yourself.
And making excuses for not wanting to be better.
“That dude over there punched that other dude.”
“Dude stole my wallet!”
“Dude scored big!”
If you honestly say you read any of those and didn’t automatically assume dude = guy, you’re lying to yourself.
And making excuses for not wanting to be better.
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COVID: It's That Bad
"This is the fight of a generation. If we have history books in 50 years, this will be the story of the 2020s, how our governments tried to cover up the biggest public health failure in a century"
#COVIDisNotOver
www.okdoomer.io/its-that-bad/
"This is the fight of a generation. If we have history books in 50 years, this will be the story of the 2020s, how our governments tried to cover up the biggest public health failure in a century"
#COVIDisNotOver
www.okdoomer.io/its-that-bad/
Covid: It's That Bad
The fight of a generation.
www.okdoomer.io
December 24, 2023 at 3:54 AM
COVID: It's That Bad
"This is the fight of a generation. If we have history books in 50 years, this will be the story of the 2020s, how our governments tried to cover up the biggest public health failure in a century"
#COVIDisNotOver
www.okdoomer.io/its-that-bad/
"This is the fight of a generation. If we have history books in 50 years, this will be the story of the 2020s, how our governments tried to cover up the biggest public health failure in a century"
#COVIDisNotOver
www.okdoomer.io/its-that-bad/
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I consider this one of the most important parables to come out of Twitter’s existence
December 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM
I consider this one of the most important parables to come out of Twitter’s existence
The job's been horrid lately (tasks, not people). Even playing games was just making me sad.
So instead of going to bed and recuperating like a normal person, I ended up procrastinating and painting for the first time in ages. Just 1 more day until I'm done for the year!
So instead of going to bed and recuperating like a normal person, I ended up procrastinating and painting for the first time in ages. Just 1 more day until I'm done for the year!
December 21, 2023 at 11:47 PM
The job's been horrid lately (tasks, not people). Even playing games was just making me sad.
So instead of going to bed and recuperating like a normal person, I ended up procrastinating and painting for the first time in ages. Just 1 more day until I'm done for the year!
So instead of going to bed and recuperating like a normal person, I ended up procrastinating and painting for the first time in ages. Just 1 more day until I'm done for the year!
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It’s ok if you feel numb. We’re being gaslit about an ongoing pandemic, watching a brutal genocide, the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world are white supremacists, and we all still have to go to work. It’s ok to feel powerless and frustrated. Please take care of yourself.
December 20, 2023 at 1:54 PM
It’s ok if you feel numb. We’re being gaslit about an ongoing pandemic, watching a brutal genocide, the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world are white supremacists, and we all still have to go to work. It’s ok to feel powerless and frustrated. Please take care of yourself.
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One of many reasons to not use AI image generators.
December 18, 2023 at 2:16 PM
One of many reasons to not use AI image generators.
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We likely already have more than a 'thousands Mozarts,' but many lack the time or financial resources to express their talent, often working for minimum wage at disgusting companies like Amazon.
December 18, 2023 at 1:57 PM
We likely already have more than a 'thousands Mozarts,' but many lack the time or financial resources to express their talent, often working for minimum wage at disgusting companies like Amazon.
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December 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM
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In game dev when we say “Ship it” we really mean “under no circumstances should you ship this” and I think that’s beautiful
December 14, 2023 at 5:57 PM
In game dev when we say “Ship it” we really mean “under no circumstances should you ship this” and I think that’s beautiful
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CNN just said some of the Palestinians being released in the hostage deal are "young men under 18." Feels like there might be another word for that.
November 23, 2023 at 10:12 PM
CNN just said some of the Palestinians being released in the hostage deal are "young men under 18." Feels like there might be another word for that.
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A black cat crossing the street in front of you is a sign of good luck, on account of you getting to see a cat
November 22, 2023 at 5:32 PM
A black cat crossing the street in front of you is a sign of good luck, on account of you getting to see a cat
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A real thing, now turned off for me. Heads-up appreciated! I wish Squarespace had bothered to send a heads-up.
November 16, 2023 at 10:23 PM
A real thing, now turned off for me. Heads-up appreciated! I wish Squarespace had bothered to send a heads-up.
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There are so many game developers whose names and contributions you'll never know, and many who CHOOSE to not be online. Being publicly visible does not equate to impact on the medium.
November 16, 2023 at 3:37 PM
There are so many game developers whose names and contributions you'll never know, and many who CHOOSE to not be online. Being publicly visible does not equate to impact on the medium.