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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just watched @heinzenknecht.com video on how to survive GDC on a budget and I have 2 things to say: * How the fuck did he do the whole thing for under 80 bucks? * Why the fuck is GDC still being held in SF? www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzOB...

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GDC week survival: how I did it for under $80

YouTube video by Guido Heinzenknecht

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A bit cringe to share a video of me talking, but I want everyone to know about @dt-junkforce.bsky.social !!!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Humbled for the opportunity of being a jury member for GDC Festival of Gaming's 2027 Game Developers Choice Awards - Design Committee Compared to the other jury members I'm pretty much a nobody but I know I'll do my best :)

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Planning is important but execution is key!!!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Game was looking good and now it’s also sounding nice 👌

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Claude is not helping me finish more games but definitely helping me discard the bad ideas VERY quickly. So basically it’s just increasing the pile of half baked prototypes I have lying around

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Games are engaging if they have: 'Meaningful Decisions with Uncertain Outcomes and Measurable Results' Took this from Gavin Gray Valentine, he mentions this over and over in his videos at @distractionmakers and to be honest sounds like a perfect summary for Design goals. Simple, concise, solid

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Do you like precision platformers like Celeste? Do you also like coop games like It Takes Two or Split Fiction? Then wishlist this!!!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

@vangamegarden.bsky.social was a blast and Junk Force played pretty well among its visitors.

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Vancouver Game Garden @vangamegarden.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Check out what’s in season at this year’s Vancouver Game Garden! Our full list of local indie game exhibitors is available now 🪴🌼

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Nice Vancouver view from the sea

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Indie developers camp. We got a sick spot

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Kinfire Delve solo game, pretty solid so far.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This is how every week is supposed to end

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I’m an adult and I can spend my money the way I want. Or at least that’s what I tell myself when I do these things. #mtg uncut sheet 🥹

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Played some @fabtcg.com today and it felt different to most of tcgs. Interesting experience although I might be playing it wrong, any pro tips on how much should I defend even if that pretty much kills my next turn? Felt difficult to both stay alive AND have a functional turn.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Yesterday the sun came out and we drove to Squamish just to make the most of it. Still can’t wrap my head around the beauty of this place.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Teaching the lady some Dune Uprising. It’s incredible that she got to enjoy this one considering that a couple years ago she didn’t like playing even the simpler of board games. Slow but steady I introduced her into this hobby and even though still not a hardcore fan, she definitely likes it ☺️

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Outersloth @outersloth.com · 09/03/2026

💰THE OUTERSLOTH CONTRACT 💰 We just released the FULL contract and terms that all our games sign! We hope this challenges the status quo of what you see out there. In a nutshell: 💸 Pre-recoup 50/50 💸 Post-recoup 15/85 💸 Terms after 7 years www.innersloth.com/the-outerslo...

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The Outersloth Contract | Innersloth - Creators of Among Us and The Henry Stickmin Collection!

Hello!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

@funselektor.bsky.social hey dune send me a dm after so at some point i can pay you back that uber with a beer or two ! And thanks again !

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

On my way to GDC. Let’s see what this one is all about.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Gave a talk about my design Methodology 'Core Focus & Power' a while ago here in Vancouver and felt like sharing it again as I've been discussing about it with lots of colleagues lately. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v2P... #gamedesign #gamedev

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Core Focus Power: How to Make Design Decisions - Adrian Novell | Vancouver Game Dev Series

YouTube video by BUS Game Devs

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Hansa Teutonica with the folks. Solid gameplay, light fantasy, interesting level of interaction while still feeling euro

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I have to name my game and I can't believe how many hours, days, weeks have passed and I still can't figure it out. This is just the result of last weekend's exploration. Any advice, tool, resource that could help me? Or... am I just overthinking this? #gamedev #indiedev

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Arc Raiders emergent narratives are crazy. Also surprised with the amount of players willing to be friendly and not trying to grief constantly

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I might be in love with Dune Uprising

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Learned to love these rainy days + wfh

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Solid event. Come tomorrow if you didn’t already!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A whole weekend of just wine, asado, empanadas and chill.

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Digital Tinkerers @ditinkerers.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Tweak. Keep tinkering. Find your frequency. #gamedev #indiedev

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

5 player commander at the office

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

SOLID game, and also developed by some really talented friends, give it a try!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Being able to wind down with this view is crazy.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Dune imperium + Rise of Ix. Pretty good 👌

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

UK part 2… Codemasters office and Leamington Spa

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Came to UK for business but seized the opportunity to meet with old friends. London is ok. I just don’t like big cities anymore.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

A weekend of Boardgames (both playing and designing them), football and reading.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I might have something to do with this 👀

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 29/06/2025

i just met the manager of a 110-people and almost-30-years-old German game studio who distribute 25% of profit to all employees every year… don’t know who i’m talking about? exactly my point!!! i didn’t either. why the f*ck are they not a renowned #gamedev industry example?!

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Vancouver: I still can’t understand how this is literally beside my house in the middle of the city.

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Pinterest used to be such a refreshing way to come up with ideas and inspiration, and now... it is just filled with AI shit...

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

There is a HUGE convention center a few meters from here… GDC should be held in Vancouver 🥹😌

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

This guy is tricky to assemble but very very high quality

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I like SF but I love Vancouver. Good to be back home 🇨🇦

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Adrian Novell @adriannovell.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

My first GDC was 10 years ago. The last one (for now) was a couple days ago. I still don’t fully understand how it works or if it is worth it, but it’s always a good time. Good to keep learning, see old friends and make new ones. Also… what is the deal with these self driving cars?

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