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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 06/09/2026

Any pals at PAX today or tomorrow that wanna dilly dally and yap? I'll be at SIX today too so just look for a small rainbow goth with a "idk if I belong here" look on their face and say hi! I promise I just have resting confused face lol.

A person wearing a rainbow crocheted top, a tulle black skirt and rainbow shoes holding their arms up in peace signs (two fingers pointed up with the rest of the hand closed) standing on a Magic the Gathering and StarTrek collaboration branded photo booth with green, red, purple, blue, and gold symbols on the floor and celling.

A person wearing a rainbow crocheted top, a tulle black skirt and rainbow shoes holding their hands on their hips with their left hip pushed out to the left, standing on a Magic the Gathering and StarTrek collaboration branded photo booth with green, red (where they are standing), purple, blue, and gold symbols on the floor and celling.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 27/08/2026

I still have it bookmarked from when I worked at Bungie lolol

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 27/08/2026

Every time I see someone complain about "how did this *game breaking* bug make it into the game?" I want to respond with "Let me tell you a little story about a gun named Telesto..."

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 26/08/2026

10 years sober today 🤘🏻

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 25/08/2026

To clarify: in Pocket Gamer's Mobile Games Awards at Gamescom!

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 25/08/2026

The studio I work with won "Best Indie Developer" at the Mobile Games Awards and I am so hecking proud of us <3 www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2026/winn...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 25/08/2026

It's a long story, but their new "leadership" was the reason 10+ of us (out of maybe 40 people in the office total) quit within 2 weeks. I don't tolerate misgendering me or others, especially when they've worked with us for over a year, just because the new bosses allow it. & that was just the start

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 25/08/2026

I am not. I believe they are still using my ideas for this year and they will be there this year, but I have nothing to do with them anymore, not after what they did.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 24/08/2026

Hey hi, if you're gonna be at PAX West and wanna wander and yap, or get a coffee, or get dinner, let me know <3 I'll be around all 4 days (and before and after, I live here lol)

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 13/08/2026

I don't really use this platform a lot, mostly to check on pals in the industry more than post, but sometimes I post my art and sometimes I post like its 2010 Twitter: zero prompt, just thoughts lol.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 13/08/2026

Also hi, some super nice pals added me to a few game dev lists and I have some new pals here now <3 I am Sam, they/them, and I am the Community Manager for Tech Tree Games. I love yarn (crochet, knit, etc) & reading & collecting rocks. I also love my cat Ikora more than the air I breathe. <3

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 13/08/2026

I'm making friendship bracelets for a reel for The Tower today and I am so thankful this community handles my silly shenanigans ✌🏻😝

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/07/2026

Rise Against 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/07/2026

I saw him in Missouri 4 times and Oklahoma 2 times, and idk if he still does this, but he used to pick an audience member at each show to ask him to play any song he’s ever written ever, and the one song I never thought he’d sing again, he played Chevy Van at my second show and I sobbed 😂

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/07/2026

It was at Q, but it was a woodland themed rave and he played 45’s and it was literally magical 🥰

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/07/2026

what's your concert history? first concert: Joe Diffie (1994) last concert: Elijah Woods djing a woodland themed rave next concert: Skrillex seen most: Eric Church (6 times, none were planned, it's an odd story) haven't seen but want to: Rainbow Kitten Surprise (realistic) or Tay (bahaha)

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/07/2026

Was on a super fun podcast with one of our Tower creators, so if you want to hear me chit-chat about my Tower, come check it out <3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwVd...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 17/07/2026

I appreciate literally no one yelling at me. No angry dms, nothing, so to have that kindness means the world to me. Between Ikora and my kidneys and the er and surgeries all through May and June, the grace just means a lot. <3

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 17/07/2026

Hi! I have two orders that were supposed to go out IN JUNE and I set them on my bookshelf, then, well, they are still on my bookshelf. I am dropping them off tomorrow at the post office myself with updated tracking, and if you left your email I'll send that tracking number too <3

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 08/07/2026

Mine is all in a huge plastic tote at the bottom of my closet… eventually I want to make a quilt, but I haven’t opened it since, well, yeah..

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 02/07/2026

Tech Tree Games is a finalist for the best Indie Developer at this years Mobile Game Awards and it would mean the world to me if you voted for us! (Open to all members of the gaming industry!) www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2026/vote... And if you need help getting into The Tower, I am just a dm away <3

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Mobile Games Awards 2026 - Best Indie Developer

This accolade recognises the achievements of a small team of developers that have released a game, or successfully grown an existing game, between June 2025 and May 2026.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 01/07/2026

Yessss!!!! Thank you for saying hi!! I am so thankful for you 🫶🏻 I hope your pride was magical too!!!

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 29/06/2026

Happy Pride babes 🌈🫶🏻✨✌🏻

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 26/06/2026

I just keep thinking of the small bit of Destiny lore that is engraved into my wedding band. "& the rest of my life began" The Last Word's story is dark, but that one part of that one line brought me so me so much hope over the years, whispered to myself anytime something changed my path.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 16/06/2026

Thank you friends 🫶🏻

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 16/06/2026

I haven't gotten in there yet, I don't wanna cry yet, but does anyone know if I am still in the credits on D2? I think I still have a screenshot, but I can't find it and I wanted to print it out <3

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 06/06/2026

I think i'll be okay, it's mostly just not knowing what I need to buy to be on the same page as a current weekly player, which I never understood the thought process on how those were designed, but I just don't want to spend money if I don't have to.

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 06/06/2026

*whispers* I redownloaded destiny 2 but haven't played in 47 years, what do I need to buy?? 👀

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 06/06/2026

After confirming 3 times that they didn't make a mistake, I am officially vending at the Seattle Pride Parade <3 I will have all my hand made makes (fiber arts, resin/painting, embroidery, etc) and things and I might pee I am so nervous... What if they hate it all?

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 27/05/2026

I got the first two hospital bills in from this weekend and I might actually throw up.... $5000 for a private room you made me stay in overnight for protocol and didn't ask me anything about? Are you serious? I would have slept in the hall y'all...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 26/05/2026

when all your favorite work pals are in a meeting and you're just sitting in Slack waiting for them to get out so you can be a distraction again

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Sad Cartoon Character Smiles

ALT: Sad Cartoon Character Smiles

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Andrew Weldon @andrew-weldon.design · 22/05/2026

There is maybe no better sentiment to leave it with than my proudest contribution to Destiny (and my entire game dev career, tbh), and how I imagine all of us who worked on it feel in some form or another toward all of you who played with us: I Made This For You. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-5d...

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I Made This For You Medal [Destiny 2]

YouTube video by Vxvvc

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/05/2026

My life changed because of this game, I found my love, I moved across the country, I worked at my dream company, and through it all, I always had hope things would work out. I’m really sad, which actually shocks me, but I’m downloading to let my warlock go out with a bang, she deserves it. 🫶🏻

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 18/05/2026

I just finished arc reading a book called Level Up for Love and omggggggg. It's a dual pov, split between a second chance rivals to lovers video game designer romance and their D&D campaign, AND IT'S NOT CRINGY! I am still swooning.. Roll for Romance is out already and Level Up comes out in Sept!

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 11/05/2026

Am I old because I wish edm shows would start at 6pm instead of 12:30 am? I just can't stay out until 4 am anymore lol

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 08/05/2026

And there are a ton of "worry worm" patterns online, this one is a bit different, okay the whole thing is different, from start to end, but the googly eyes are the thing I kept lol. If you want my version let me know <3

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 08/05/2026

A little wonky, but I am making "worry worms" (and wonky frogs) for Sean to bring to his coffee shop to give out to pals that may need a smile that day. I wrote a little note to go with them just to remind them they are loved <3

A pink and yellow crocheted "worm" with yellow googly eyes and a star shaped keychain attached to it with a small white paper note that says "Here is your worry worm. Tell the worm your worries and let your worm hold them for you."

A pink and yellow crocheted "worm" with yellow googly eyes and a star shaped keychain attached to it with a small white paper note that says "Reminder: You are loved. You are worthy of love. You are deserving of love. You are wanted. You are important. You are strong. You are brave. Xoxo Sam Bartley Designs

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 05/05/2026

My pals made a group chat called "squish sam's face" where they are planning a trip to come see me and brb I am a damn messssss right now 🥹🥹🥹

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 01/05/2026

My Noah Kahan “Staying Still” favorite lyrics 🫶🏻

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 23/04/2026

and this isn't a "help me pay for her tests" post, I don't have a gofundme or anything, just my shop of crochet things if you wanna help, but I just wanted to let yall know.. Shes been here since almost day 1 of Sean and I, we got her at 6 weeks old, shes my best friend...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 23/04/2026

Hey, hi pals. I had to take Ikora to the emergency vet yesterday and we found out she has a severe heart murmur and pretty intense osteoarthritis. We got her medicine and her shot, but she needs an echo and blood work to treat her heart.. I'm just really sad.. This is my girl.. And she's sick..

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/04/2026

It just seems odd to me to say in the first place if you don't mean it... Like just say "I'm sorry" or just don't say anything? But "Oh my god reach out if you need anything!", that means something to me...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/04/2026

And I know this isn't just a me thing. More often than not I mention it to another pal, I was ghosted or ignored, and they respond with "was it ______, because same ", and 9 times out of 10, yes, yes it was. (And it's always someone different..) Do y'all just lie a lot? Or is it polite? idk...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 22/04/2026

Something I learned about working in gaming specifically, many people are "here for you", until you reach out, and then *poof*, gone. But they still comment and interact with your posts... People are freaking weird. If I say I am "here for you", I've already recommended you, probably a lot...

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/04/2026

omggggggggggg this is SO prettyyyyy

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/04/2026

I AM SOOOOO IN LOVE OMGGGGGG

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Sam Bartley @sambartley.com · 21/04/2026

This is my friend and I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS

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