Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 22/03/2025Thanks to the minister and secretary for receiving our petition on behalf of 1,500 startups to reform Dutch stock option law. I apologize for not wearing a suit. 120
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 11/03/2025I got my second shot of the HPV vaccine today thanks to @samriegel.bsky.social! Ask your local paladin. www.ign.com/articles/cri...ign.comCritical Role's Sam Riegel Recovering From Cancer - IGNCritical Role star Sam Riegel has revealed he's been absent from the Dungeons & Dragons-based channel lately due to a diagnosis of and recovery from cancer. 0112
Reposted by Robert Gaallocalthunk @localthunk.com · 07/03/2025I've had parts of this written down for a while - but I thought it was about time to document the detailed version of what happened during Balatro development localthunk.com/blog/balatro...localthunk.comThe Balatro Timeline — LocalThunkIt’s been approximately 3 years since I began work on Balatro - and in that time I have personally documented almost nothing about the journey. This is something that has bothered me since the game la... 11241821046
Reposted by Robert GaalAndy Touch @andytouch.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Heart goes out to everyone affected by the recent Unity layoffs. 😪 DMs are open if you need to talk, vent, take your mind off of it or any general support! 0141
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 07/02/2025Over 1,000 signatures so far! Thanks everyone! I’ll be talking to members of parliament and policymakers about this next week, so stay tuned. 041
Reposted by Robert GaalAftermath @aftermath.site · 28/01/2025Just what, exactly, does a video game's narrative designer do? aftermath.site/narrative-desi... 714628
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 28/01/2025The main argument I hear against giving employees shares in a company: “But they don’t ask for it” Then educate! That’s your job. Explain how there’s a chance that it can fuel their future. Share your experiences. Tell them why owning your work is amazing. Be a leader, not a hoarder. 120
Reposted by Robert GaalVesper @playvesper.com · 24/01/2025DISTINGUISHED FOLLOWERS WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT WE ARE HIRING We're looking for a 3D Artist / Generalist and we got the goods (the goods being some neat benefits and a great team) C'mon down: playvesper.com/team/art Please share! Thanks!playvesper.comJoin our team: 3D Artist / Generalist – VesperAs a member of our art team, you will be responsible for creating and implementing 3D assets in Unity, focusing on stylized low-poly art. 163
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 24/01/2025Sign the Dutch petition for improving stock option law: Nederlandse startups lopen achter door gebrekkige regelgeving voor aandelenopties. We hebben het talent, maar missen het vliegwiel. Teken de petitie! vliegwiel.nlvliegwiel.nlVliegwiel: Teken de petitieWerknemersparticipatie kan een samenleving versnellen door ondernemerschap en welvaart te delen. In Nederland zitten we klem.Tijd om dat te veranderen. 132
Reposted by Robert GaalIt's The Big Iron, Charlie Brown @big-iron.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Honor his memory by doing something strange, unraveling a riddle within yourself, and working on your favorite projects. 31150945690
Reposted by Robert GaalVesper @playvesper.com · 10/01/2025Many of our creators have been impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. We've chosen to make a $1000 donation to California's Community Foundation, on behalf of our team and our community. If you can, please consider donating: www.calfund.org/funds/wildfi...calfund.org 021
Reposted by Robert GaalRami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 03/01/2025Dutch people be like "oh yes I speak a tiny bit of English therefore I must politely request that you offer me a modicum of grace as my linguistic ability in your language is limited. Despite this, I expect this humble shortcoming to not hinder my ability to render assistance adequately." 2358528
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 18/12/2024After last night, I feel more motivated than ever to empower creators to bring their stories to life beyond the stage. Try and generate this with a prompt and you'll fail miserably. Instead, we can build tools so more people can enjoy their stories. I'm so proud to be working on that with them. 021
Reposted by Robert GaalIfy Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 16/12/2024This Tuesday we’re doing an actual play live at The Broadwater theatre! Come through and watch the players uncover a mystery and try and survive the night! 829616
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 11/12/2024How do you ship 300 goodie bags across the Atlantic? Asking for a friend. Also: yaaaaaayyyyyy! 000
Reposted by Robert GaalVesper @playvesper.com · 10/12/2024HUGE news! ✨🤩 We are presenting a series of TTRPG live shows in LA from our creators @ifycomedy.com @vorpahlsword.bsky.social and @alizapearl.bsky.social! December 17th at the Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles. Tickets link: playvesper.com/live Will there be goodies? You know it. 1187
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 01/12/2024They finally let me ship this to Amsterdam 🎉 Can't wait to awkwardly spill an entire bottle of wine over it. (I did get the cupholders too though...) 230
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 28/11/2024Oh wow. This is lovely. www.theverge.com/c/24278723/c...theverge.comHow to watch a babyA digital comic by Kristen Radtke. 030
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 19/11/2024We're thinking about organizing a live show in LA with @playvesper.com creators and friends playing a one-shot of their games. Probably end of December! Would you join? 021
Reposted by Robert GaalEmily Liu @emilyliu.me · 19/11/2024"does bluesky have drafts" no but we have kindness. we have friendship. we know love. we know how to see the world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wildflower. we know how to hold infinity in the palm of my hand, and eternity in an hour. 428211152593
Reposted by Robert GaalVesper @playvesper.com · 30/01/2024A day in the life of a game designer: our cofounder @gaal.co! www.instagram.com/p/C2ub21qtSM9/instagram.comVersed on InstagramA day in the life of a game designer: cofounder @robertgaal. Check out #viewfindergame by our friend @georgbacker & co. It’s on Steam now! #ga... 021
Reposted by Robert GaalVesper @playvesper.com · 17/01/2024Here's a glimpse into our process for creating video game characters: It starts with a script written by one of our creators, Chromagy, by @alizapearl.bsky.social. Like ChatGPT, she describes her game in prompts. We’re using Notion to write for now, but are building our own editor soon. 122
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 27/09/2023We're hosting a brunch with @versed.game during NYCC in New York on Oct 12. Join us!lu.maVersed Brunch at NYCC · LumaJoin us at Porchlight for brunch! We’ll talk about interactive storytelling and how to build immersive worlds together as we launch our Versed beta. You’ll meet other authors, creators,... 010
Reposted by Robert GaalBluesky @bsky.app · 18/08/2023We’re one of the first social media networks to make algorithmic choice a reality. Welcome to a new paradigm in social media where you have more choice and control over one of the most important parts of your social media experience — your feed. Learn more about how they work here:blueskyweb.xyzAlgorithmic Choice with Custom FeedsOur implementation of algorithmic choice lets users customize one of the most important parts of their social media experience: their feed. 451368332
Reposted by Robert GaalDon 🔜 PAX Unplugged @donathinfrye.bsky.social · 18/08/2023If you want to join an epic ongoing #TTRPG campaign with fantastic players, now's a great time! I have seats opening for Dragonlance, Star Wars, and Mothership. If you're interested, message me or learn more on my Discord: discord.gg/79VP6QJxY4 Sharing is very appreciated 💚 022
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 14/08/2023Cool. No presh.youtube.comBaldur’s Gate 3 Is Proof That We’re In a Golden Age for RPGsWith the release of Baldur's Gate 3, we are seeing a rebirth in the RPG genre which has been stagnant for years as games moved towards more action-focused di... 000
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 07/08/2023Every innovation comes in 3 stages: 1. Practical use ("I chop wood with this axe") 2. Accidental harm ("I chopped off my finger with this axe") 3. Premeditated harm ("I will murder you with this axe") AI companies need to embrace all three, not just the first. 100
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 07/08/2023Make labeling AI-generated content a law, ASAP.theverge.comInstagram is working on labels for AI-generated content“Image generated by Meta AI.” 000
Reposted by Robert GaalAliza Pearl is a Pumpkin Spice Pilates Girlie (she/her/ella) @alizapearl.bsky.social · 28/07/2023Amidst everything that's going on... I'm writing a video game! 🥹🎉 Do me a favor? If you love games & stories of any kind, can you take this survey? We're trying to gather some info to help build the game and its platform. TIA! forms.gle/3iZBxmj8B1TYE4sB9forms.gleAliza's Community SurveyHey, Streampunks, AuxCrew, Trekkies, Spoonies, and all my peoples! I’m building a video game with a team of developers! We’d like to know more about your gaming habits and interests. Please fill o... 45227
Robert Gaal @gaal.co · 31/07/2023If you have trouble finding your friends here, your amigos, your buds, your chums, use this: github.com/kawamataryo/sky-follower… 000