Reposted by ChristopherPatrick "Inverted Vibe Curve" Blanchfield @patblanchfield.bsky.social · 9hnew wolfenstein looks like shit 254102522072
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Met a guy at the scifi bookstore recently who describes everything good as "like snorting crack off [various sexual things]". After 2 weeks I have now discovered he is a devout Mormon who refuses tea & coffee. Multitudes. 020
Reposted by ChristopherGrasshopper Manufacture Inc. @ghmofficial.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We've gone independent. NO GAME NO LIFE. 242268659
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Time to do the rpg classic and try do something different, ultimately converge on the same thoughts & skills, and be baffled why I ended up in the same place. But this time with my GOTY so I'll still enjoy it. 🤷 Umbral Host time babyyy (after I finish what I have to this week at least...) 020
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I've returned from my hermitage to say: easily novel of the decade, the best sentence to sentence work of Miéville's career. The first 100-150 pgs esp are genuinely astounding. I think it sticks the landing 1,100 pgs later. As a lifelong fan I still didn't think he had this in him. 110
Reposted by ChristopherRaph @raphdee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It explains the yellow tint on all AI images 2626
Reposted by ChristopherZA/UM Studio @zaumstudio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Opera is calling in a favour. ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies has been nominated for Best Storytelling at the Golden Joystick Awards. Help us bring this one home and cast your vote before October 23: goldenjoysticks.com 0268
Reposted by ChristopherKaspar Tamsalu @kaspartamsalu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Oh hey, Zero Parades got a nom for a Golden Joystick award! 🏆🕹️ You can vote too! Congratz and big thanks to all the writers for Best Storytelling nomination 🖤 www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...gamesradar.comGolden Joystick Awards 2026: Vote NOW for your games of the year!Did your favorite games make the shortlist? Find out below 1169
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 24/09/2026First 1,000+ pager in a decade(?). Time to really put these ADHD meds to the test. 010
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On finishing my 2nd reading: this book is holy text frankly. Few things have felt so viscerally *me* before; a book almost tailor-made for my being—my interests, my curiosities, my stylistic likes. One of those mind-demarcating books that have a 'before' & 'after' in my life. 010
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Perhaps the only time I've reread a novel in the same year. When I go pick up The Rouse tomorrow I'll need to beg my store to get me What We Are Seeking because I'm obsessed. @lateonsetgirl.bsky.social has skyrocketed up among my favourite authors; I looooove this kind of strange, visceral sci-fi. 010
Reposted by ChristopherHalloween III: Season of the Ben @franzferdinand2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hey, it’s me, your childhood friend from your idyllic hometown in this RPG. Let’s do some tutorial missions together. No, I’m not in any of the official art, but that probably doesn’t mean anything. 3142561523
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Time to see what brilliant insights are happening on the Game Dev League discord–oh, they're decrying people having issues with ai art again. 140
Reposted by ChristopherFieldExplores (Gator Days) @fieldexplores.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Just Start - Gator Days 684433562
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This Backstage feature for Zero Parades sounds incredibly cool. As a movie commentary fanatic, one thing I think gaming lacks is real "behind the curtain" features. We get a lot of big picture bts about games but rarely "that spot, that thing, that specific building" level. 171
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Had a random thought while walking my dog today: A Disco-CRPG where you're a Emperor trying to solve a mystery in imperial city. All the attribute voices are instead different scheming eunuchs and bureaucrats trying to manipulate your understanding. 110
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 12/09/2026As much as I enjoyed OSRS for a little bit of nostalgia, this trend of redoing MMOs, new paths, new recycling constantly is a little odd to me. Just swirling the drain of the same thing you experienced for 20 years until you die. 120
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Saw Chronovisor today and immediately thought " @jesawyer.bsky.social would enjoy this " and realised I meant "this reminded me of The Name of the Rose". Good movie, academic citation thrillers 10/10. 140
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Between Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (GOTY easily), Esoteric Ebb, a new M. John Harrison novel, and the upcoming China Miéville—2026 was tailor-made to keep me going. 2102
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Just received a short story rejection which included comments from their two readers, detailing what they liked, what felt underdeveloped, and why (although they both liked the story overall) it didn't fit their specific magazine. They then threw in a free subscription at the end. 020
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, Yayoi Kusama, war criminal Ratko Mladi and the King Harald of Norway. Well, that's a real grab bag selection of deaths in a week... 040
Reposted by ChristopherPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton has died at 80people.comDolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80, Just 4 Days After Saying, ‘I Still Have so Many Things I Want to Achieve’Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The country music legend was known for songs including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” She also starred in movies like ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘T... 20137971156
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I made this poster of recommendations for someone recently that I thought I'd share. A mix of "science that looks like magic", "literal magic in space", and everything weird in between. Ft. @adapalmer.bsky.social , @benegotherit.bsky.social , Gene Wolfe, Tamsyn Muir & some others. :) #booksky 32410
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The loss of Arday is a horrible tragedy and the UK's bloodthirsty media & pundit class are irredeemable. 120
Reposted by Christopherlauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 12/08/2026putting my life savings on a longshot kalshi bet that peanut allergy attacks in my county will stay under the national average before clocking in for my shift at the middle school cafeteria 152020175
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Nearly 2 yrs to the day since I chose to leave academia for my sanity, a prospective agent has backed out of an offer to represent my novel. It's time for a complete crisis of confidence and dissolution of my self. Oh, to be my dog without a care in the world. 030
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Update, 250 pages into Too Like the Lightning: #bookskystatic.klipy.comAlways Sunny: Frank's Oh My God MomentALT: Always Sunny: Frank's Oh My God Moment 140
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 04/08/2026New stack to take with me during this hectic month of changes. The newest Harrison to continue my obsession, and my 3 big "blindspot series" from @annleckie.com @adapalmer.bsky.social & @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social Ready for exciting space operas and funky weird stuff. 🙏 #booksky 4302
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I wish I could be the "flavour text guy" for a game studio making a rich RPG (fantasy, scifi, sci-fantasy, who cares!). Just writing funky, weird descriptions for every item, enemy, spell etc. in a big world. 030
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 28/07/2026M. John Harrison & Missouri Williams both on the Booker Longlist. 020
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 27/07/2026On a new playthrough of ZERO PARADES, decided to spend time with two characters I largely ignored the first time. Here is my jank meme to explain my thoughts: 020
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Very disappointing when a game you've had on the wishlist for years, looks like everything you want, has overwhelmingly positive reviews just bounces straight off you. I'm sorry Darkwood but 90 minutes was enough for me! 020
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Trying to run ideas past my writing partner. I get the impression she doesn't care about my memory transference sci-fi story. 010
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 18/07/2026If someone could make a CRPG that's a horror mystery, that'd be real great. Smash Alan Wake & Zero Parades together and I'll die happily. Hell, can Pathologic 4 just be a full Disco-like CRPG please? 040
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I had an undergrad student once tell me she always submitted to my tutorial group for feedback, as opposed to her own, because (her words) "you're the only one who wants to make sure I understand why I'm falling short, and not just that I am falling short." 130
Reposted by ChristopherAnna Megill @annamegill.com · 17/07/2026Heartbreaking to see this. I wish this industry were kinder to artists and artistry. All love and support to the writers especially 110227
Reposted by ChristopherTash @taschamix.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Listen I know the community loves a story and a villain but everyone quoting this maliciously and having a laugh can shut the fuck up. Many incredibly talented devs have worked on this wonderful game creating beautiful memories together. Sending love to my colleagues & friends 💛 1308
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 09/07/2026A friend recommended I look into writing jobs in the games industry. But every time I open socials there's 50 new posts of "100 game devs ritualistically killed to fuel the great machine." 120
Reposted by ChristopherTaco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · 02/07/2026Just never get into sports betting, gas station heroin, or creative writing, and you'll be fine 1324239
Reposted by ChristopherCasey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 25/06/2026Every Supreme Court ruling 712343368
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 22/06/2026New Masterworks haul for my July: - My final unread Harrison (his newest isn't out in 🇸🇪 yet, doesn't count!) - My great blindspot, Willis, who I've never read despite her work being recommended everywhere - And Vinge who I've read but none of the Zones of Thought he's most known for #booksky #scifi 1112
Reposted by ChristopherJP @jpbrammer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026girl not the undivided ceaseless eternal will........... 213820
Reposted by Christophermerr-itt came from outer space @merrittk.com · 18/06/2026in a just world you would be killed with 2x4s for writing an op-ed 421414
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Between Zero Parades, Esoteric Ebb & Suzerain I've been spoiled this year with dense, wordy RPGs of diff flavours. And Eternal Whispers & a new Divinity on the horizon to continue my indulgence, yisssss. P.s: @zaumstudio.bsky.social pls release Bloodtype Hecatomb as an actual book thx. 1101
Christopher @crboniface.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Granta publishes an obviously AI story, which is then awarded The Commonwealth Prize. Meanwhile, Olga Tokarczuk gives an interview about how she uses AI to bounce ideas off & explore story development. It's all just circling the drain and feels futile to care 😪 1102
