Gwen C. Katz

Gwen C. Katz

@gwenckatz.bsky.social

Lead developer of Nightwell Games. Currently surviving the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. All-ages deduction game DEDUCTOPIA coming October 28: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4429720/Deductopia/

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Less jokingly: We have spent our lives in an era of general material security (eg, when you order takeout, you can trust that they will bring it and not just take your money and food), but that has not been true for most of human history. Now we're moving into an era of less material security.

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Today’s hearing was incredible. While I am disappointed to report that no one from the mayor’s office, attended, city council absolutely grilled the Drexel University representative. It exceeded every expectation. Another hearing is scheduled for Nov 16th. Get your popcorn ready.

Nome is watching the Slop Odyssey so you don't have to.

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Literally the first shot of this "historically accurate" Odyssey movie shows a boat that A) Has no steering oar. B) Is under full sail *and* full rowers while entering a cave, presumably to dock inside.

Synners (1991) anticipates that the technology to create images straight out of your brain would immediately lead to entertainment companies firing everyone.

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'She threw her comb -- and there grew up a deep and terrifying forest.' Illustration for Baba Yaga, from Myths & Legends of Russia, collected by Aleksandr Afanas’ev & translated by Norbert Guterman, published by Folio Society, 2009 (now out of print). Ink & gouache on Arches hp, 170 × 245 mm.

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I don’t know how people could say that programming and art are completely different disciplines when both workflows involve going ‘This will never work, I’m a failure’, changing one thing, then thinking you might be the smartest person alive

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I like how this kind of time-wasting, directionless bloat is indistinguishable from intentional sabotage

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Shout-out to Discord for the brilliant sequence of choices of 1) automatically turn on super fun spooky Halloween sound effects! 2) Don't notify people this is happening and 3) The super fun spooky sound effects sound exactly like your mike with an echo

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Bolsonaro-friendly mayors appear to be sabotaging public transport on Election Day. Buses aren’t running in Lula-friendly areas, flights and ferries mysteriously canceled. Traffic lights have gone out and people’s power cut in Salvador, indigenous people’s travel restricted

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We are watching a coup d’état attempt unfold in real time in Brazil. I’m consumed by desperation.

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And finally is Deductopia by @nightwellgames.bsky.social @gwenckatz.bsky.social I almost didn’t play the demo since I’ve already played cases from jams, but I’m glad I got to see the cute overworld map! This is a Golden Idol like with family friendly cases. store.steampowered.com/app/4429720/...

store.steampowered.comDeductopia on SteamExplore the scenes, find clues, and sort out people, pets, and belongings in this cozy slice-of-life detective puzzle game. Fans of Little Problems and The Case of the Worst Day Ever will enjoy this n...

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Sound effects records featuring spooky noises were popular in the ‘60s and ‘70s and supplied the soundtracks to countless Halloween parties. Many of the LPs had radio play-style stories on one side and sound effects like screams, groans, creaking doors and clanking chains on the other. #SpookySunday

Right up there with tedious tutorials: Opening credits sequences before any gameplay. I don't know if I like your game yet. The longer you make me wait before I actually get to play it, the more likely the answer will be no.