Wells
@squidpunches.bsky.social
3D Art Lead with 20 years industry experience. Optimization goblin. Co-Creator of tabletop game www.Arenaofshadows.com
So is unreal just incapable of ambient/bounce lighting? Or has everyone decided that single light sources and pure black shadows is AAA.
August 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
So is unreal just incapable of ambient/bounce lighting? Or has everyone decided that single light sources and pure black shadows is AAA.
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It seemed time to update my post from March 2024 titled "There Is No Ethical Use of AI". Lots of links to essays, research articles, podcasts on the glory of AI's destruction of the environment, destruction of culture, destruction of our brains...
matthewcheney.net/blog/there-i...
matthewcheney.net/blog/there-i...
There Is (Still) No Ethical Use of AI
In March 2024, I wrote a post declaring “There Is No Ethical Use of AI”. My point was not that you should not use AI. Personally, I try never to use it, but it’s getting more and more difficult as so ...
matthewcheney.net
August 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It seemed time to update my post from March 2024 titled "There Is No Ethical Use of AI". Lots of links to essays, research articles, podcasts on the glory of AI's destruction of the environment, destruction of culture, destruction of our brains...
matthewcheney.net/blog/there-i...
matthewcheney.net/blog/there-i...
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A free one on how these clowns can get absolutely fucked newsletter.hitpoints.co/324-going-da...
July 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A free one on how these clowns can get absolutely fucked newsletter.hitpoints.co/324-going-da...
Well hello handsome
Like damn that’s a sexy pot if i may say so myself
May 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Well hello handsome
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My good friend @brainerror.bsky.social is doing their annual fundraising for st judes children’s research hospital throughout this month for St Jude PLAY live - shares and donations all appreciated
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May 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My good friend @brainerror.bsky.social is doing their annual fundraising for st judes children’s research hospital throughout this month for St Jude PLAY live - shares and donations all appreciated
Big night tonight. For years Catt has asked me why they bought a zoo. Tonight we find out!
March 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Big night tonight. For years Catt has asked me why they bought a zoo. Tonight we find out!
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The Baron of Fallen Leaves. Illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
March 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Baron of Fallen Leaves. Illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
The Baron of Fallen Leaves. Illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
March 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Baron of Fallen Leaves. Illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
Another illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
February 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Another illustration for my tabletop game Arena of Shadows.
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Fresh pots from the kiln 🔥
February 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Fresh pots from the kiln 🔥
Strongly encouraged to participate in the ‘ai jam’ at work. They can fuck right off with that.
January 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Strongly encouraged to participate in the ‘ai jam’ at work. They can fuck right off with that.
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The team don’t like to make a big deal of it, but i’m going to because if you wanna show support for 🏳️⚧️ people in this moment then context is key:
The majority of people who worked on Roman Sands RE:Build are LGBTQ, mostly the T. Wishlisting the game will very legitimately help them moving forward.
The majority of people who worked on Roman Sands RE:Build are LGBTQ, mostly the T. Wishlisting the game will very legitimately help them moving forward.
Roman Sands RE:Build on Steam
A service industry adventure with an apocalyptic flavor. A manic genre mashup told across two broken realities. Step through the cracks: find your Exit.
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The team don’t like to make a big deal of it, but i’m going to because if you wanna show support for 🏳️⚧️ people in this moment then context is key:
The majority of people who worked on Roman Sands RE:Build are LGBTQ, mostly the T. Wishlisting the game will very legitimately help them moving forward.
The majority of people who worked on Roman Sands RE:Build are LGBTQ, mostly the T. Wishlisting the game will very legitimately help them moving forward.
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Get colour inspiration from The Hydrant Directory www.dayroselane.com/hydrants
January 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Get colour inspiration from The Hydrant Directory www.dayroselane.com/hydrants
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I love pigeons.
Especially because they walk like this.
Especially because they walk like this.
January 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I love pigeons.
Especially because they walk like this.
Especially because they walk like this.
Hot off the presses. New illustration for my board game Arena of Shadows. I present to you the Lady of Gristle.
This is round 2 - previous attempt never sat quite right with me, much happier with this attempt!
This is round 2 - previous attempt never sat quite right with me, much happier with this attempt!
January 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hot off the presses. New illustration for my board game Arena of Shadows. I present to you the Lady of Gristle.
This is round 2 - previous attempt never sat quite right with me, much happier with this attempt!
This is round 2 - previous attempt never sat quite right with me, much happier with this attempt!
Still not a huge Robbie Williams fan, but fuck if the Regent Street scene doesn’t go hard.
January 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Still not a huge Robbie Williams fan, but fuck if the Regent Street scene doesn’t go hard.
Genuinely impressed by the number of liminal space games got pumped into the PlayStation store in such a short time.
January 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Genuinely impressed by the number of liminal space games got pumped into the PlayStation store in such a short time.
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To be interested in generative AI is to be deeply disinterested in the self
January 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
To be interested in generative AI is to be deeply disinterested in the self
Finished Caravan SandWitch, loved it. Tooling around on a van, exploring decaying wrecks of capitalism and scavenging parts - perfect way to relax. And is a beautiful game to boot.
I need more from @sandwitchdev.bsky.social
I need more from @sandwitchdev.bsky.social
Caravan Sandwitch ✨ OUT NOW! (@sandwitchdev.bsky.social)
Drive your van across Provence-punk landscapes in a narrative-driven exploration game! https://s.team/a/1582650/
sandwitchdev.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Finished Caravan SandWitch, loved it. Tooling around on a van, exploring decaying wrecks of capitalism and scavenging parts - perfect way to relax. And is a beautiful game to boot.
I need more from @sandwitchdev.bsky.social
I need more from @sandwitchdev.bsky.social
New thing I did for my game. Making these illustrations doesn’t come easy to me, but reasonably happy with this guy.
The Ember of Lost Hopes
The Ember of Lost Hopes
January 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New thing I did for my game. Making these illustrations doesn’t come easy to me, but reasonably happy with this guy.
The Ember of Lost Hopes
The Ember of Lost Hopes
If you haven’t birthed an adult human, I don’t want to hear your thoughts on someone’s personality.
December 31, 2024 at 12:42 PM
If you haven’t birthed an adult human, I don’t want to hear your thoughts on someone’s personality.
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Merry Christmas from The Weird Milk in My Sink
December 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Merry Christmas from The Weird Milk in My Sink
My wife sends me shit like this while I’m working and I love her for it.
December 24, 2024 at 2:13 PM
My wife sends me shit like this while I’m working and I love her for it.
_Then why are you sending me emails_
December 22, 2024 at 12:25 PM
_Then why are you sending me emails_