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DougFTW • EƎ

@dougftw.bsky.social
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Dad • Gamer • Geek • noob I'm building a video game and talking about the process. I do not tolerate intolerance. Current Focus: rebrand.ly/escape-now

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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Watched a bunch of reaction videos where people who weren't aware of Mr Rogers... Watched a short video about him. I wish I could have met him. Unconditional goodness. Extreme Equinimity and kindness at all times.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
My coffee machine started working again. There is hope for the world.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🎉🎄🕎🎁🕯️ Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope you find yourself in a place of Peace, and Happiness, and loved ones. If you're alone, remember that you're in good company.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Shame I didn't see this in time. (schedule wouldn't have worked anyway)
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Been doing a lot reflection this past yr Healing old things & noticing others for example: My weird need to turn every passion project into a monument of pressure tied to my very concept of identity As I work through changing that - I'm trying to remove that tendency from GameDev.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
On a related note... Do any of you #GameDev peeps know of an online tool for creating fictional elevation maps? I would be cool to play with something to get a terrain shape I like before trying to actually create a model.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Wanted: Suggestions for: Learning to make a terrain "base" model with nice drivable hills... That I can place my city buildings & streets on seamlessly... And be able to find/address the nearest street & maybe even individual lanes. #gameedev
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🤔 I don't watch live events or sports enough to justify the YouTube TV subscription...
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
What would be a more fun #gamedev reintroduction project? 🔹Godot game starter : game states, input mgmt, game saves, screen transitions... etc 🔹Blender tutorials : I need to get better here overall
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
What if we ALL gave our $2,000 "tariff dividend" to the ACLU? A little bit of political Kung fu. search.app/RHVDT
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Trump is 'committed' to $2,000 tariff dividend payments, White House says
President Donald Trump remains "committed" to sending each American a $2,000 dividend check to be distributed from tariff revenue.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Farewell NYC. See ya' next time.
A beautiful water view inside Central Park, NYCFrom the MET in NYC. A carved Stone decorative block displaying what I can only describe as a Griffin.From the MET in NYC. A Large Stone carved pot, vase, cauldron... It's quite big and ornate.From the MET in NYC. An ivory tusk ornately carved with ornamental detail. This one appears to have been used as a drinking vessel.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
I'm in NYC for work this week Had a good time at a work event & it hit me that it's been awhile since I've been truly able to relax at such events... or anywhere. It was nice, hope it's a sign of progress, not just a one-off. Please enjoy this view of Bryant Park.
A view of Bryant Park in New York City, from the 18th floor.  The ice skating ring up!
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
My Google ads Aura is nicely Halloweeny... but otherwise a bit basic.
Google "wired controller" and see what color is it thinks you would like. Mine are orange, blacks and purples.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I wasn't going to say anything but a few days ago I opened Godot. I blocked out a single level for a one scene jam style game. Haven't made a character controller or anything else but... I opened Godot. gamedev but no "real" coding.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Day 144. I have re-acquired my iPad. Still no sign of the iPencil...
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
@chrisdeleon.bsky.social
two ducks sitting on a fountainGetting closer to the two ducks sitting on a fountainA close-up of two ducks sitting on a fountain
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Nearly forgot I had a blog! It needed an update due to all the non-updates happening. escape.bearblog.dev/what-happened/
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What Happened.
"Some explanation, in the time capsule that is this site, should be given for the significant amount of time I've not been working on the game."
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Yesterday kinda sucked, but it's another step away from the old life. Gotta keep focused on building the new one Had a TINY #gamedev idea to do as a Jam to honor the journey & reintroduce myself to #Godot - but not sure when/if I'll get to it
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Need ideas for a good solo vacay in 2026 for someone who isn't good at meeting people Are there low-prey gamedev boot camps or something? I've seen the “geeky cruises” out there but I dunno if that'd be fun solo. But then, what would? Can I just go help out at an archeology dig?
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Fixed it for you...
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
My OLDEST son has me back playing @pokemongo-eng.bsky.social. Must admit it's much deeper now Trainer battles ftw. Now there's a reason to have teams of multiple types & strengths But used some Fast TMs & The new move only applied to gyms and & raids. Not trainer battles. ⁉️Yuck.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I love all the awesome stuff I’m seeing whilst I lurk. You people are awesome As inspiring as it is, I’m still not really in a place to put energy into serious #gamedev Starting to worry I’ll have to start learning fully over when I get back to it.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Seems the 🤬 flooding my life will last thru Xmas Can't remember what it's like to have a night where chilling w GameDev felt OK By the time I get back to it AI will be able to make my game instantly Makes me sad People will forget how hard it is Then they'll stop sharing little wins Then what?
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Seems to be going well for them...
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Staring at a piece of furniture that needs to be put together. I don't wanna There's so much empty still. So much more allen wrench in my future Thought my budget was slowing my rebuilding down... It's just giving me a break from pulling stickers off parts & cursing the allen wrench's soft metal
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Oh btw good news, I've re-secured possession of my PC drawing pad. I haven't used it yet, but the point is I could. #GameAdjacent?
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
5 am 🥱 sitting in an airport Thinking about projects, I'm slowly getting my life situated enough to be able to relax a bit I read a book recently! Returning to #gamedev means focusing on 3D modeling. Have tutorials to watch. May still need a 3D environment mentor We need a gamedev skill exchange
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Been playing with Ludocene a bit, and I'm impressed with it, and the very idea. Finally, a fun way to explore games beyond steam's Discovery queue! Congrats @geekdadgamer.bsky.social this is good stuff.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Dudley thinks everyone should stay in bed today. I agree. #dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers #pets #petsofbsky
Dudley (A mini goldendoodle) is comfy in bed. Eyes closed and totally content.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🔹Yesterday I ordered a quart of chocolate chip ice cream 🔹By the time I went to bed it was gone 🔹I had no “Real” food for dinner 💫 Kids, Don't give up on your dreams.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I love Godot, and this is wonderful to see. I sometimes wish unity wasn't so evil so I could check it out... But knowing I wouldn't want to use it to release something, it's just not worth it. #gamedev www.reddit.com/r/godot/s/is...
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From the godot community on Reddit: Godot was just 2% behind Unity in usage this GMTK Jam!
Explore this post and more from the godot community
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Putting together an intro deck for work has me reviewing my #gameDev progress & I'm recommitted to my driving game! I'd have to learn the things to finish it to do anything else anyway. Plus it's nearly awesome At this rate it may be next year before I get back to it properly, but so be it.
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a man sitting at a desk with a chicago fire logo on the bottom right
Alt: The crew from chicago fire swarm a desk as a man unfolds a map. Some serious planning is going on.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Turns out playing video games makes kids smart, not violent. No shit... www.sciencealert.com/playing-vide...
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Playing Video Games Has an Unexpected Effect on Kids' IQ, Study Discovers
Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way to contradicting the narrative that gaming is bad for young minds.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Been running lots lately, but back @ the new place. It's nice to have a place that's nice to come back to 🤔 It's all hardwood (nice) which has taught me lots, for example: I'm quite certain carpets were invented to keep people from realizing how much dust collects in a single day. #TheMoreYouKnow
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a shooting star with the words " the more you know " behind it
Alt: The classic ending animation from the after school public service announcements, delivered by our favorite cartoon Stars. A shooting star with a rainbow trail shoots across the Stars above it the words: "The More You Know"
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
So now we're the type of country that deploys nuclear submarines because someone said something mean. ... 😶 I'd be embarrassed if it went so frightening.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Of all the things I can't believe I didn't get before I left my life behind... my PC drawing tablet. I didn't even grab my iPad. I'm inspired by all the cool art I've seen today here & in the mood to push pixels. In the meantime, please enjoy this awesome #pixelart
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Have an idea for a game, but seems I'm unable to generate “small" ideas Could build 3 small “jam" games to prrove it out. Each could take forever I'm too busy plugging holes in my life to start it. #GameDev was an escape for me. I'm on my own now & there's less to escape from - but more to manage
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peter griffin from family guy is holding a piece of rock and plugging it into a wall outlet
Alt: peter griffin from family guy is holding some spackle and trying to repair a leaky stonewall... Maybe it's a dam. But the nature of the gif Make some repeatedly try to fix the hole. It's a good analogy for my life.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
I opened blender today!! 🎈🎇🥳🎉🍻 Holy mother of 3D ... I somehow forgot everything.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
😯👀 I dunno know why links don't offer alt text here - but somebody used a tiny raspberry Pi to make a game console that fits in your pocket. About the size of two credit cards & just a little bit thicker! www.xda-developers.com/gamecard-min...
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The GamerCard is a miniature arcade that fits in your wallet, and it's powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero
It's the size of a gift card.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Very interesting. And important. One-sided power dynamics & colonial fantasies may never go away in full... but we need a wider array of options It's lengthy, so if this is your jam, enjoy! If you are new or need to learn... maybe drop it into notebookLLM and enjoy the podcast version.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Still tons of loose ends in life but thinking about #gamedev. My driving game calls out but also something new Something that people may enjoy seeing come together because of the story as much as the dev Something smaller I can finish sooner & learn while doing I have ideas! But none small. 🤷‍♂️
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
While rebooting myself I'm breaking my Coke addiction 🫗 Woke up one day & no longer had my house & kids... figured I could quit cola if I could survive that Still having some coffee/tea, and allowed a Coke if I go out - but I don't keep it at the house It's working, but the headaches are real
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Yesterday was a good day. Despite not getting as much done at work as I would have liked, or at home... My bestest buddy Dudley, came to stay with me. 🐶 Logistics & travel will be tougher, but I've got somebody with me now. Now I'm not talking to myself... as far as anyone knows. #doglovers 💙
My buddy Dudley, enjoys the morning by looking out the window. Dudley's a miniature goldendoodle, but not a tiny one. He's about 40 lb.
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Enjoy all of them traditional values...
Derek Huffman, an American who moved his family to Russia to escape what he called "woke" America, has been sent to the front in Ukraine. Initially promised a non-combat role, he received minimal training in Russian and is now in active duty. His wife says, “He’s been thrown to the wolves.”
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
"Finished with my woman 'cuz she couldn't help me with my mind." ~ Ozzy Osbourne "Paranoid" R.I.P. Ozzy 💔 🤪🚂♾️
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
When did we all decide that the Allen wrench, as designed, was ok??!! It's always a PITA to use. Even with the fancy grip holders. How about normal screws?? You know how many people have power screwdrivers? A lot You know how many people have power Allen wrenches? None Nobody. No, you don't!
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Life’s stabilized a bit & I’m thinking about projects again. #gameDev for sure, but I'm rethinking the how. And other projects: 🔹Reinventing ME 🔹Interior design (new place!) 🔹Open source AI & tools to run my NEW life Might be a different vibe than before. Might get weird. Please excuse the mess. 🚧
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
It's been a crazy couple of months Yesterday I started moving into a new place. It's nice. More than I need at a reasonable price. Definitely not complaining, but it's empty. Not yet comfortable, but it exists. There's still so much to do... But tonight I'm taking the time to see Superman.🦸‍♂️
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
I know there's no chance he would actually care about the school, but you'd think he would have hired at least one PR person that would have explained how great it would have been for his image just to fund that school. What a waste to humanity. share.google/ZLlBwjnT4wqY...
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Mark Zuckerberg increased his fortune by $85 billion in 2024, but his school for poor children must now close due to financial difficulties - Caring Minds United
In a year where Mark Zuckerberg saw his fortune skyrocket by an astonishing $85 billion, a decision has cast a shadow on his philanthropic image. The
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DougFTW • EƎ @dougftw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Game recommendations needed. Looking for: 🔹Low grind 🔹Low stress 🔹High freedom 🔹Dopamine on tap 🔹Loss of actual hours 🔹Not puzzles (my life's a puzzle)
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