Alec S // Renegade Sector Games

My old promo video was 5 years out of date, finally got around to updating it with my newer games! Check out the full library: store.steampowered.com/developer/Re... malec2b.itch.io

Watch out for mimics!

So basically I'm in the middle of this drawing forever

Start getting your 15 second mini-trailers ready. I plan to open submissions for the 15 second showcase in November. Check out last year's here: youtube.com/watch?v=yOUw...

Rare Beardless Alec

It's always my posts complaining about AI which do the big numbers, which is understandable as it's a shared frustration with a lot of people, but I would hope the more positive stuff I post about got half as much attention. 'cos there's a lot to be positive about.

I rotate this dub clip from Cyber City Oedo 808 in my head every couple years.

The nuanced discussion on LLM can’t happen for a long time because the education around it has been deliberately muddied in order to permit massive methods of harm. There is no accessible source of truth for the general public regarding how LLM works, && how it different from ML and AI.

[flustered costanza voice] george is walkin' away from omelas!!!

The thing about game development is they want you to think it's like movies: even working on the base-line of a micro-budget you need hundreds of thousands of dollars for cast, crew, equipment, etc... Game dev can be like novels: the only budget you need is your own time and effort and a computer

Yes, I imagine it would be difficult to make a video game if you have absolutely zero relevant skills and refuse to learn any

A few days left to get Breakneck City 70% off in the Steam Weekly Sale! Old School 3D Brawling Action store.steampowered.com/app/1210340/...

Close on both counts

I stand by the simple act of engaging and celebrating other artists who are actively making and leaning in this moment is the best way to deal with the dread of the moment we find ourselves in. You only engage with the doom posts you fall deeper but there is hope and joy still in making anything.

A few days left to get Breakneck City 70% off in the Steam Weekly Sale! Old School 3D Brawling Action store.steampowered.com/app/1210340/...

The best games are made by centering the humans making them

I think smaller teams make better games. I think happy people make better games. I think every studio should be thinking of the team as their #1 product and strength, and the games are the OUTPUT of that team. People should be trained, given opportunities, given reasons to WANT to be there

feels like i have to do this more and more, but i need assistance with affording groceries and bills. don't go anywhere or do much of anything anymore and i'm still getting bled dry... as always, everything helps and is deeply appreciated. #transcrowdfund #mutualaid ko-fi.com/cathroon or $cathroon

obsessed with the description for the witch in aria of sorrow's bestiary

Seriously, go check it out now. The transformation after 48 hours and they have some numbers to work with is staggering. It also confirms what I keep saying: Nobody is actually buying these AI games. Or even playing them for free. The only time they get any airtime is when it's random & unranked.

FYI, the Next Fest page has updated! Where previously it was slop, my top recommendations in the main listing are: Dead of the Brain Queen's Domain ReBlade Annalynn MD Anomalith TETRIC (which is new to me and looks WILD) Derelikt Godzilla: DAMM Surfpunk Prison Of Husks Hell Wait Zero AI. Told ya.

holy smokes, conan strikes up a chat with a random lady on the subway and she immediately starts riffing on his level, no problem.

Our game is made by humans, for humans! It's a whimsical incremental game where you gather shinies for a crow with the help of a bunch of cute animals :3 store.steampowered.com/app/4636160/...

This is actually hilarious 😂 🤣 The man makes some valid points, tho Shark, at home just minding its business, then here comes this stranger

I think I can summarize this one: Remix culture is an interplay between an individual and a known source, whether that source is another Peron in their scene, or from pop culture, someone from history. It desires to exist in that context. AI robs context. It is a launderer and cannot cite or source

tifa from videos game

A point-and-click about fighting cartoon monsters with democracy: store.steampowered.com/app/5127630/...

Breakneck City is 70% off this week on Steam! Old-School 3D Brawling Action! Use the environment to take down your foes! store.steampowered.com/app/1210340/...

No demo yet but we should be announcing soon: store.steampowered.com/app/4854330/...

If you've ever wondered if splitting wood and drinking beer would be a wise combination, try this: store.steampowered.com/app/5023190/... Everything is hand made. The music is hand recorded public domain folk tunes on real instruments. I also recorded 29 different impact sounds in my backyard.

Hey Alec. There are around 8000 demos, and the AI clutter makes things extra hard 🥹 So if you’d like to take a look at our demo, that would mean a lot to us. It’s the coziest sorting game, that has a relaxed or puzzle mode, made by 2 human beans. 🫶 store.steampowered.com/app/5079620/...

I won't say "no" to that offer! Here's a game about building things out of colorful pieces for your consideration :) store.steampowered.com/app/4002220/

I'm hearing visibility is extra rough this Next Fest, so hit me up with your Steam Next Fest Demos and I'll give them a signal boost! (🚫No Generative AI)

Kenney hit the infamous "two billionaires with one post" achievement, remains very rare, also shows once again that money does not equal intelligence, capability, or insight: Kenney is obviously right.

oh wow. this is bad lmao

I gotta assume the vibe-clones are gonna slow down at some point because you got people basically burning big chunks of money on tokens to produce products that no one lines and makes them very little money like 'oh fuck wait this industry sucks why am I doing this'

Don't let billionaires convince you slop is the future. They're used to managing & directing, not making things themselves. Of course they can't see the difference. They don't understand your love for the craft. Keep making personal, beautiful games. You've got my support 💖