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SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

Our second asset is in the @godotengine.org asset library 🎉

A simple but useful modal dialog system.
Still needs a bit of features, but its a good start.

godotengine.org/asset-librar...

#gamedev #indiedev #foss #opensource #godot #Godot4

**TL;DR:** Dark-mode GUI screenshot showing a “Dialog Tester” panel on the left and a “QUIZ” pop-up on the right asking which show a given quote comes from, with four answer buttons.

---

**Extracted text:**

* **Dialog Tester Multiple Options**

* **Data:** ‘1’ **Label:** ‘Dr Who’ **Payload:** ‘<null>’

* **Show Single**

* **Show 3**

* **Show 4** *(highlighted)*

* **QUIZ**

* *From which show is the following quote:*
“You know, the very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common: they don’t alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit their views.”

* **Dr Who** **Star Trek**

* **Star Wars** **Pinky & Brain**

---

**Description for a blind person:**

The image is a dark-themed application window split into two sections. On the left is a small panel titled “Dialog Tester Multiple Options” showing metadata (“Data: ‘1’ Label: ‘Dr Who’ Payload: ‘<null>’”) and three buttons stacked vertically—“Show Single,” “Show 3,” and “Show 4,” with “Show 4” outlined to show it’s selected. On the right floats a centered quiz dialog titled “QUIZ.” Below the title is the prompt “From which show is the following quote:” followed by the quote about the powerful and the stupid both altering facts to fit their views. Beneath the quote are four dark buttons arranged in two rows offering “Dr Who,” “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” and “Pinky & Brain” as possible answers.

July 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

Indie Game Developer

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

**TL;DR:** A single person is humorously shown shouldering every role in indie game development.

**Text in image:**

```
Indie Game Developer

Game Designer
Pr Guy
Accountant
Quality Assurance
3D Animator
Sound Editor
Optimizer
Lighting/Shader Artist

Programmer
Idea Guy
3D Modeler
VFX Artist
Project planner
Level Designer
QA Manager
CEO
```

**Description for a blind person:**
This meme-style diagram features a simple black-line outline of a human figure on a white background. The heading “Indie Game Developer” sits above. From both the left and right sides, arrows point to the figure’s head, torso, arms, and legs, each labeled with a different job title. On the left, labels read Game Designer, PR Guy, Accountant, Quality Assurance, 3D Animator, Sound Editor, Optimizer, and Lighting/Shader Artist. On the right, they read Programmer, Idea Guy, 3D Modeler, VFX Artist, Project planner, Level Designer, QA Manager, and CEO. The joke is that a solo indie developer must “wear all these hats” to create a game.

July 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

how to name your stuff in #programming

**TL;DR:** A dark-theme code snippet showing a C# `foreach` loop iterating over `CommandSettingsData` items in a `UserData` collection.

---

**Extracted text:**

```
foreach (CommandSettingsData csd in UserData
```

**Description for a blind person:**
The image is a horizontal screenshot of a code editor with a dark background. In monospaced font, the C# keyword `foreach` appears in purple, followed by an opening parenthesis. Inside, the type name `CommandSettingsData` and the loop variable `csd` are in white, then the keyword `in` and the collection name `UserData`. The line is indented one tab, suggesting it’s inside a larger code block. No closing parenthesis or brace is visible in this cropped view.

July 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

How to talk to people:

#lifehacks #lifecoach #tips

**TL;DR:** Meme joke: talking to people is like a video game—stand in front of them and press "A."

**Extracted Text:**

* aidn: how the hell do i talk to people
* wobbufetts: Stand in front of them and press A

**Image Description:**
This is a humorous meme styled as a text post exchange. The first user, "aidn", asks, "how the hell do i talk to people." The second user, "wobbufetts", responds with a joke referencing video game mechanics: "Stand in front of them and press A," implying that social interaction works like a classic RPG game. The visual style mimics Tumblr or Reddit post formats.

May 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

While re-implementing Unitys PlayerPrefs in Godot for easier Unity script/project to Godot conversion I learn... re-discover? how weird PlayerPrefs really is.

This is valid in Unity.

#unity #unity3d #godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev

**TL;DR:** Unity C# script sets an int and then a string with the same key in `PlayerPrefs`, logs both values — the int is overwritten.

**Extracted Text:**

```csharp
void Start()
{
PlayerPrefs.SetInt("test", 11);
PlayerPrefs.Save();

PlayerPrefs.SetString("test", "aaaa");
PlayerPrefs.Save();

Debug.Log(PlayerPrefs.GetInt("test"));
Debug.Log(PlayerPrefs.GetString("test"));
}
```

**Description for a blind person:**
This is a Unity C# script defining the `Start()` method. It first saves an integer value `11` under the key `"test"` using `PlayerPrefs`. Then it overwrites that key by saving the string `"aaaa"` under the same key. Both times `PlayerPrefs.Save()` is called to commit the changes. Finally, it logs the results of retrieving both an int and a string using the `"test"` key. The logged int will likely return `0` or cause an issue since the key now stores a string.

**TL;DR:** Unity console shows `PlayerPrefs.GetInt("test")` returns `0` after overwriting the key with a string; `GetString("test")` returns `"aaaa"`.

**Extracted Text:**

```
[01:46:52] 0
UnityEngine.Debug:Log (object)
[01:46:52] aaaa
UnityEngine.Debug:Log (object)
```

**Description for a blind person:**
This is a screenshot of the Unity console output. It shows two log entries with timestamps. The first logs the number `0`, indicating that retrieving the `"test"` key as an integer failed after it was overwritten with a string. The second logs `"aaaa"`, confirming the string value was successfully saved and retrieved. Both logs are from `UnityEngine.Debug:Log (object)`.

May 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

BIG PLANS!

#programming #programmingtips #programtips #gamedev #coding

**TL;DR:** A humorous comic about a developer's obsession with refactoring code, much to the dismay of a project manager.

**Extracted Text:**

* "i have big plans for this code"
* "please, no more refactors"
* "me"
* "PM"
* "big plans"
* "theycantalk.com"

**Image Description:**
This is a three-panel comic from "theycantalk.com" featuring cartoon beavers. In the first panel, one beaver says to the other, "i have big plans for this code," as they walk by a river. In the second panel, labeled "me" and "PM," the beaver representing the PM pleads, "please, no more refactors," while the other looks unconcerned. The third panel zooms in on the beaver with a vacant stare, repeating, "big plans." The comic humorously illustrates the developer's endless desire to refactor code versus the PM’s plea to stop.

May 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

"AI" will replace humans!!!11!
yeah.. sure... with those suggestions ^^"

video in question: youtube.com/shorts/RTeFV...

#ai #generativeAI #gamedev #youtube #LLM

**TL;DR:** Screenshot of YouTube video details showing unrelated hashtag suggestions like #trading and #bitcoin for a game development video.

**Extracted Text:**
- Details
- Title (required)
- Light Switch Simulator - Clapping Support | gamedev
- Suggested hashtags
- Add all
- #trading
- #bitcoin
- #illustration

**Image Description:**
A screenshot of the "Details" page from YouTube's video upload interface. The video title is "Light Switch Simulator - Clapping Support | gamedev." Below it, YouTube suggests hashtags: #trading, #bitcoin, and #illustration—highlighted with red underlines, suggesting they are irrelevant to the content. A red mark is also drawn over an unspecified part above the tags. The interface uses a dark theme.

April 20, 2025 at 7:04 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

adding clapping support to the #LightSwitchSimulator
Never had this "back in the days", but I think I found the reason why we stopped doing this with lamps ^^"
This is incredibly hard to time right for 2 claps.
Wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3147600/...

#gamedev #indiedev #godot

April 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

The Original source of the "bugs have feelings too" comic that has been shared and redrawn over and over again in the past years:
Andy Glover / cartoontester

The original blog post:
cartoontester.blogspot.com/2010/03/bug-...
#programming #programmingtips #bugs #testing #tester #developer #gamdev

**TL;DR:** Funny cartoon about bugs having feelings, with human-like advice on how to treat bugs respectfully.

**Extracted Text:**
**BUGS HAVE FEELINGS TOO**
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: REPORT IT | BUGS DON’T LIKE TO BE FORGOTTEN
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: GET TO KNOW THEM | BUGS LIKE TO BE UNDERSTOOD
*This ladybird has 3 spots*
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: TAKE A PHOTO | BUGS LIKE TO KEEP MEMORIES OF THE OCCASION
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: GET TO KNOW THEIR MATES | BUGS ARE SOCIALITES
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: REPORT IT QUICK | OTHERWISE BUGS SETTLE IN AND MAKE A HOME FOR THEMSELVES
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: BE HONEST | BUGS DON’T LIKE GOSSIPS
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: NOTE HOW YOU MEET THEM | BUGS ARE ROMANTICS
- IF YOU FIND A BUG: DON’T IGNORE IT | BUGS CAN BITE IF NOT APPRECIATED

**Image Description:**
A humorous black-and-white cartoon titled "Bugs Have Feelings Too" by Andy Glover. It features nine small panels, each with a doodle of a bug and a funny caption offering advice on interacting with bugs, treating them as if they had human emotions and behaviors. The tone is light-hearted and whimsical.

April 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

I like my autoload globals ^^"

#godot #gamedev #indiedev #LightSwitchSimulator

**TL;DR:** The image shows the "Globals" tab of the Project Settings in the Godot game engine, displaying a list of autoloaded scripts or scenes.

**Extracted Text:**
```
Project Settings (project.godot)
General Input Map Localization Globals Plugins Import Defaults
Autoload Shader Globals Groups
Path: Set path or press "Add" to create a script.
Node Name:
+ Add

Name Path Global Variable
SettingsControllerAutoload res://scenes/globals/settings_controller.tscn Enable
AudioManager res://scenes/globals/audio_manager.tscn Enable
SwitchRepository res://scenes/globals/switch_repository.tscn Enable
ThemeRepository res://scenes/globals/theme_repository.tscn Enable
SceneTransition res://scenes/globals/scene_transition.tscn Enable
SteamController res://scenes/globals/steam_controller.tscn Enable
AchievementController res://scenes/globals/achievement_controller.tscn Enable
MouseController res://scenes/globals/mouse_controller.tscn Enable
```

**Image Description:**
A screenshot of the "Globals" section under "Autoload" in the Godot engine's Project Settings window. It shows a list of 8 autoloaded scripts or scenes, each with a file path and "Enable" checkbox marked. Icons for editing, reordering, and deleting are next to each entry.

April 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

And now the Light Switch Store finally works.
So does the select screen.

Wishlist on #steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3147600/...

#gamedev #indiedev #LightSwitchSimulator

**TL;DR:** Image from a light switch-themed game or app showing a menu to select or buy different switch styles. "Wall Switch" is selected, "Cartoon Switch" is too expensive.

**Extracted Text:**
```
SELECT
Light Switch Cartoon
A pretty basic light switch, but it is drawn in a cartoony way. Very pleasant to look at. It even has speed-lines!
COST: 9999F
BUY
Wall Switch
A common wall light switch.
COST: 50F
SELECT
BACK
Flips: 209
0.81
```

**Description for a blind person:**
The image shows a gray interface from what appears to be a light switch simulation game or app. Two light switch styles are displayed. The top one is a cartoon-style switch that costs 9999F and is unavailable for purchase. The bottom option, a realistic wall switch, is selected and costs only 50F. A small orange star marks the currently selected switch. At the bottom-left is a "Flips" counter showing 209 flips, and the bottom-right displays version 0.81.

April 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

#gamedev is hard
luckily past-me sometimes has my back 💖

#indiedev #godot

April 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

Okay, i was annoyed again, so I did a thing:
Windows doesn't previews .svg files by default in the windows explorer.

So I made an image viewer in @godotengine.org ^^"
Is anyone interested in it? maybe as a tool in #PEBI? As open source?

#godot #gamedev #indiedev #tool #windows #fileExplorer #svg

$**TL;DR:** Screenshot shows a Windows file explorer and the Godot engine's debug image browser with SVG icons loaded from the Godot editor. **Extracted text:** - File list (left side): - FileDeadBigThumb.svg - FileDeadMediumThumb.svg - FileDialog.svg - FileList.svg - FileMediumThumb.svg - FilenameFilter.svg - Filesystem.svg - FileThumbnail.svg - FileTree.svg - FixedSize.svg etc.... - Image Browser window (right side): - Path: `K:\gamedev\godot\engine\godot\editor\icons` - Icons: FPS, joystick base, red asterisk/star, speaker, ear, stylized camera, particles, and a circular half-yellow design. - Files shown: GeometryInstance3D.svg, Gizmo3DSamplePlayer.svg, GizmoAudioListener3D.svg, GizmoCamera3D.svg, GizmoCPUParticles3D.svg, GizmoDecal.svg - Image count: 952 **Description for a blind person:** A screenshot displays two windows. On the left, a Windows file explorer is open to a folder containing many `.svg` files for Godot icons, all timestamped April 4, 2025. On the right, the Godot engine’s debug image browser shows previews of various colorful icons like FPS text, joystick shapes, a speaker, an ear, and abstract graphics. The folder path indicates it's part of Godot’s editor assets.$

April 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

I don't know if this is the intended way to do it in @godotengine.org, but I like to make a "global" audio controller and access it from inherited/my own user controls by script.
to not manually (re-)wire ever button in the interfaces.
#godot #lightSwitchSimulator #gamedev #indiedev #programming

**TL;DR:** Screenshot of Godot Engine showing project settings and scene elements for audio management, particularly button sound interactions.

**All Text Extracted:**
- `Project Settings (project.godot)`
- Tabs: General, Input Map, Localization, Globals (selected), Plugins, Import Defaults
- Subtabs: Autoload (selected), Shader Globals, Groups
- "Path: Set path or press 'Add' to create a script."
- Column headers: Name, Path, Global Variable
- Entries:
- SwitchRepository, res://scenes/globals/switch_repository.tscn, Enable
- ThemeRepository, res://scenes/globals/theme_repository.tscn, Enable
- AudioManager, res://scenes/globals/audio_manager.tscn, Enable
- SceneTransition, res://scenes/globals/scene_transition.tscn, Enable
- SettingsControllerAutoload, res://scenes/globals/settings_controller.tscn, Enable
- SteamController, res://scenes/globals/steam_controller.tscn, Enable
- AchievementController, res://scenes/globals/achievement_controller.tscn, Enable
- Scene tree: AudioManager > fx > click, buy, focus; pnlTest > btnClick, btnBuy, btnClickFocus (selected)
- Inspector panel shows: Layout, Transform, ButtonSound, Button, BaseButton
- Sound Click: _button_click
- Sound Focus: _focus
- Text: CLICK FOCUS
- FileSystem: selected file is `Button7.mp3` under res://audio/fx

**Description for a blind person:**
This is a screenshot from the Godot Engine, a game development tool. The user is working in a project related to audio interaction in a UI. A window in the center shows the "Globals" tab of the "Project Settings," listing several global scripts like AudioManager and SteamController. The scene panel on the left includes sound-related nodes and buttons. A specific button called "btnClickFocus" is selected, and the inspector on the right shows its properties including sounds assigned to click and focus actions. A file browser at the bottom left highlights an MP3 file.

$**TL;DR:** Code snippet in C# for Godot sets up button sound effects on click and focus using an `AudioManager`. **All Text Extracted:** ``` simple enough (5%) 1 usage public override void _Ready() { Pressed += PlaySoundClick; FocusEntered += PlaySoundFocus; } simple enough (5%) 2 usages public void PlaySoundClick() { AudioManager.Instance.PlaySound(soundClick); } ``` **Description for a blind person:** This image shows a snippet of C# code likely used in a Godot Engine project. The `_Ready()` method is overridden to connect two events: `Pressed` and `FocusEntered`, linking them to methods `PlaySoundClick` and `PlaySoundFocus`. Below, the `PlaySoundClick()` method uses a singleton `AudioManager` to play a sound defined by `soundClick`. Syntax coloring highlights keywords in blue, method calls in cyan, and strings or values in white. It's part of setting up interactive UI audio feedback.$

April 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

found (not a bug) an interesting behavior in #csharp and @godotengine.org
When parsing JSON, int gets parsed to a float. Which probably makes sense.
that breaks the ulong parsing with wrong format. took me a while to find this bug in my code #godot #gamedev #indiedev #programming #programmingtips

TL;DR: The image shows C# code in Godot reading a JSON response. A debug tooltip reveals the raw JSON string.

Description: The screenshot captures a C# code snippet in the Godot engine, where an HTTP response is being read asynchronously. The line `string responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync(cancellationToken);` retrieves the response as a string. A debug tooltip displays the JSON content, showing keys such as `"hasError"`, `"switchOn"`, `"switchOff"`, `"total"`, and `"isSwitchOn"`. The `"total": 68` value is underlined in red, possibly indicating focus or debugging interest.

TL;DR: The image shows C# code in Godot, parsing a JSON response. A debug tooltip reveals parsed data.

Description: The screenshot displays a C# code snippet inside the Godot game engine. The line of code parses a JSON string into a `Variant` type using `Json.ParseString(responseBody)`. A debug tooltip appears, showing the parsed JSON object containing keys like `"hasError"`, `"switchOn"`, `"switchOff"`, `"total"`, and `"isSwitchOn"`. The red underline highlights the `"total"` key. The code is likely debugging a game or application logic that involves switches or toggles.

TL;DR: The code attempts to parse a floating-point number as an `ulong`, causing a `System.FormatException`.

Description: The image shows a debugging window in an IDE, evaluating an expression in C# within Godot. The expression tries to parse the `"total"` field from a `GodotDictionary` as an `ulong` using `ulong.Parse(data.AsGodotDictionary<string, string>()["total"])`. However, the value `"68.0"` is a floating-point number (with a decimal point), causing a `System.FormatException`. The error message indicates that the input string is not in the correct format for an unsigned long integer. The issue can be resolved by converting to `double` or `decimal` first, or by ensuring the value is an integer before parsing.

March 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

The MOST important features for our upcoming #LightSwitchSimulator

store.steampowered.com/app/3147600/...

#gamedev #indiedev #simulator #godot #godot4

**TL;DR:** A menu selection screen featuring different types of light switches, with a humorous description of a "cartoon" switch.

The image shows a user interface menu listing different light switch styles: "Light Flipper," "UI switch Button," "Blue Light," "Light Switch Cartoon," and "Wall Switch." The "Light Switch Cartoon" option is highlighted, displaying a description to the right:
*"A pretty basic light switch, but it is drawn in a cartoony way. Very pleasant to look at. It even has speed-lines!"*

A red circle is drawn around the last sentence for emphasis. The design resembles an old-school computer interface, possibly from a game or simulation.

March 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

to all #artists in my timeline and out there

💖 YOUR ART IS BEAUTIFUL 💖

#art #artist #impostersyndrome #beautiful #fediart #beautiful #meme #motivation #blueksyart

TL;DR: A meme about artists' inner conflict over their own work, using the "American Chopper Argument" format.

This meme features a six-panel sequence from *American Chopper*, a reality TV show about a motorcycle-building family. The conversation is recontextualized to depict an artist's conflicting thoughts about their own artwork. The older man (Paul Teutul Sr.) represents appreciation for the art, while the younger man (Paul Teutul Jr.) embodies self-criticism and perfectionism. The captions illustrate a cycle where the artist loves their work, then hates it and wants to redo it, continues to be dissatisfied, and eventually loves it again. This humorously portrays the struggles many artists face with self-doubt and artistic confidence.

**Text in the image:**

**Top text:**
**"TO ALL ARTISTS"**

**Panel 1 (Paul Sr. yelling, pointing):**
**"I REALLY LOVE YOUR ART"**

**Panel 2 (Paul Jr. responding, arms raised):**
**"I HATE IT, SCRAP IT AND REDRAW IT"**

**Panel 3 (Paul Sr. yelling again):**
**"YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUT I WILL LOVE IT EQUALLY!"**

**Panel 4 (Paul Jr. throwing a chair):**
**"THIS IS ALSO CRAP I WILL DRAW SOMETHING ELSE"**

**Panel 5 (Paul Sr. angrily pointing):**
**"IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE IT!"**

March 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

meaningful error messages are important!
for example, thanks to past-me I know exactly what the error is, where the error is and what to do!
Also: Working on a new progress bar for the #ProgressBarSimulator

#gamedev #indiedev #unity #unity3d #programming #programmingTips

**TL;DR:** A frustrated developer left a harsh error message for themselves in code.

The image shows a code snippet from a `switch` statement's `default` case. It logs an error with the message:
```csharp
Debug.LogError("IDIOT! ADD barTypeEnum!");
```
This is likely a self-reminder to handle missing `barTypeEnum` cases, but the wording is quite harsh. The `break` statement follows the log, ensuring the program doesn't continue unexpectedly.

**TL;DR:** The harsh self-reminder from the code has now appeared in the Unity error log.

The image shows the Unity Console with three error messages:
1. **ArgumentOutOfRangeException:** Index out of range.
2. **Custom Error:** *"IDIOT! ADD barTypeEnum!"* from `UnityEngine.Debug.LogError`.
3. **NullReferenceException:** Object reference not set to an instance.

The second error is from the earlier code, where the developer left a blunt message as a reminder to handle missing `barTypeEnum` cases.

February 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

Giving @crocotile3d.bsky.social another spin.
I am drawing this tree in the night for decades now with MS-Paint, so I thought trying re-creating this in 3D.
Remember that I am not an artist, so this turned out quite good for my skills ^^"
#gamedev #indiedev #crocotile3D #godot #mspaint #lowpoly

**TL;DR:** A simple, low-poly 3D tree scene created in Crocotile 3D with pixel-art textures and a green, grassy environment.

The image shows a 3D modeling interface in Crocotile 3D, featuring a stylized, pixel-art tree on a floating grassy platform. The tree has a brown trunk with a small hollow containing glowing yellow eyes, suggesting a creature inside. The foliage is a layered, cone-shaped canopy with a pixelated texture. The ground is covered with grass, small flowers (red and yellow), and a low fence-like border. On the right side, a texture atlas with tree bark, grass, flowers, and branches is visible. In the bottom left corner, a crocodile mascot, likely part of the software’s interface, appears with a friendly expression. The background is a simple green gradient, giving the scene a calm, natural atmosphere.

**TL;DR:** A tree with a hollow and glowing eyes stands on a grassy hill under a starry night sky.

The image shows a cartoonish tree with a dark, oval-shaped hollow in its trunk, containing two glowing yellow eyes. One branch extends like an arm with three green "fingers." The tree’s canopy is bright green with small red spots. The background features a dark night sky dotted with stars and a white moon. The ground is a gently sloping green hill with small bushes, a red flower, and patches of yellow grass. The scene has a whimsical, slightly eerie vibe.

February 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

was asked to do it for the #fediverse ^^" mastodon.social/@mikolasan/1...

github.com/SpielmannSpi...

NOTE: I take no accountability for the correctness of these data, it was just the first thing I found that looked plausible and had an #API ^^"

#xkcd #matplotlib #python #pythontips #dev

**TL;DR:** A line chart showing Fediverse registrations (in millions) over time, annotated with key events influencing trends.

**Extracted Text:**
- Title: "Fediverse Registrations per Month (Line Chart)"
- Y-axis: "New Registrations"
- X-axis: "Month" (labeled from "2023-01" to "2025-01")
- Annotations:
- "Musk pulls out Twitter servers himself"
- "Bluesky opens to public"
- "Something happened here, research required"
- "Twitter banned in Brazil"
- "2024 US Elections"
- "Twitter changes visibility policy"

**Description:**
The chart tracks monthly Fediverse registrations from January 2023 to January 2025. A sharp increase is seen in mid-2023, coinciding with events like Twitter-related disruptions ("Musk pulls out Twitter servers himself") and other notable occurrences. Registration rates plateau until mid-2024, with spikes and drops aligning with events like "Twitter banned in Brazil," "2024 US Elections," and "Twitter changes visibility policy." Blue data points connect the timeline, with labels marking significant events. The style is minimalistic and handwritten.

February 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

TIL matplotlib has xkcd style since 2013, and you can just turn it on with plt.xkcd()

via vxtwitter.com/jwt0625/stat...

#xkcd #matplotlib #python #dev #programmingtips #pythontips

February 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM

SpielmannSpiel

@spielmannspiel.bsky.social

Are you an indie game developer/know of an indie game with an interesting progress bar?
Then we like to colab with you/the devs and add it to the Progress Bar Simulator!

store.steampowered.com/app/661230/P...

#gamedev #indiedev #progressbarsimulator #colab #indiebar