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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The Lucas Museum of Narrative art blew me away. First time I have seen a Moebius in real life. Incredible.

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😭💀 It’s STILL Raph 💀😭 @jehutysan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

X-men sculpts, for no particular reason at all 🤲🏿

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Glenn Fiedler @mas-bandwidth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Put up a cheeeezy website for my space game yesterday "We're building the future of multiplayer games. Join us in massive 1000 player real-time space battles with fighters, bombers and capital ships around derelict megastructures". spacegame.dev

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Been improving the flow of my digital figure drawing. Procreate on ipad mini Modified "Waratah" pencil. Mimics thick/thin of conte. "Tidewalker" watercolor for finger smudge. Custom kneaded eraser. These let me hide the ui and never switch size/opacity/brush.

Figure Drawing, done in Proceate. Designed to look like Conte crayon.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The cover system looks amazing.

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Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ted Chiang on AI: www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...

Being open to the possibility that LLMs are conscious is the same as being open to the possibility that Microsoft Word is conscious, or, more precisely, that multiple distinct consciousnesses are dormant in every Word document containing a conversational transcript, and that they are awakened every time the document is loaded. Should you consider the possibility that every time you open a Word document you are bringing multiple conscious interlocutors into existence, and every time you close one you snuff their existence out? No. Contemplating that scenario is not a good use of your time. Even if the Microsoft Office team employed a philosopher who said you shouldn’t be so certain, because consciousness is not well understood, that would not be sufficient reason for you to take this idea seriously. We don’t need to fully understand the nature of consciousness to definitively say that certain things are not conscious, and conversational transcripts fall in that category.

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Tore Lervik @hallatore.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ever noticed how Subnautica 2 has almost no seams? In the sand, on the rocks, in the cave walls. None! Check it out next time you are swimming around! 👀 Being able to say I had something to do with this game has been such an honor!

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

That workflow looks smooth!

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

So good! Every pose reads so well.

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Overworld @overworld.vg · 01/06/2026

Welcome to Overworld. One page for all video game news, grouped by topic and sorted by what's gaining coverage. Check it out: overworld.vg [0 - 0]

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Watched one of @jeffhaines555.bsky.social process videos and tried to apply what I learned.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Cloakless hunter reporting for duty.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We are ambushed at Quarantine. As we return fire a giant UESC ship unfolds above us and begins to lockdown the area. Lockdowns are lethal without antivirus, so both teams start running for the edge of the zone. Bullets are flying, runners are dropping and burning in the data blockade. So chaotic.

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Zack Zwiezen @zackzwiezen.com · 18/03/2026

Hey! All of you playing Marathon, share with me one (or more) cool stories that you have experienced while playing the game. Try to keep them short (one post per story, please) and know that I might end up using them in a blog. Thanks! (Sharing this post is appreciated!)

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

If you turn off squadfill you will only face other solos. The ai bots can be quite a challenge at first, but that makes it even more satisfying when you finally start clearing compounds and doing events successfully. Go in expecting that difficulty and the solo experience is really thrilling.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

It’s definitely grabbed my imagination. I want to see what else is in store.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The art and worldbuilding look gorgeous, but reading about Realis' mechanics just blew my mind. Great job, looking forward to the kickstarter.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Definitely a big part of it. Loot is so plentiful and you can carry so little, killing someone to take their stuff won’t net you much. That math does change if you are in a high tier loot area, which I think leads to some very interesting choices.

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Emilio Serrano @milioserrano.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Hello! New free rig: Hornet, Silksong. Modelled and textured by Igor Oskolskiy. I loved the model approach and recreated the intro of the game. Download it from: milio-serrano.gumroad.com/l/ykoral 4k video: vimeo.com/1130369517/9... @mgear.bsky.social @unrealengine.bsky.social

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Jonathan Cooper @jonathan.gameanim.com · 16/10/2025

Ninja Gaiden 2 (2008) face rigs in Softimage

Ryu Hyabusa face setup in Softimage's Face Robot

Irene Lew face setup in Softimage's Face Robot

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Aaron Dhanda @dhandatron.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

THE TOUCAN - A very expensive hover bike built for a smooth ride and deep pockets. Great for a long coastal rides. Built in Plasticity for @shiptember.bsky.social #shiptember

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Heard about it through the grapevine as well. Game of telephone said he was shot in the head, but the message i received was 4 people deep at that point so who knows what the guy who was there said.

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Rune Skovbo Johansen @runevision.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I'm still working on my YouTube video about a cheap erosion filter, but I've been tinkering with improving it as well. I recently had some nice breakthroughs overcoming various limitations of the original filter by Clay John and Felix Westin, and I can't wait to tell you all about it. #ProcGen

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Bryce Cameron Liston @bcliston.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Voodoo 14”x10” charcoal on hand toned paper.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Impressive rocket throwing!

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Nice to hear good animation news for a change, best wishes to all yall on that side of the world.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Some figures from the last few days. Been studying anatomy of the chest, shoulders, and neck. Next up, arms and legs!

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

The Queens Thief series by Meghan Whalen Turner. The Thief is a little slower, but The Queen of Attolia is probably my favorite book ever. Greek influenced fantasy where everything comes together in the final chapter.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Just want to say thanks for sharing all these cycles. They are really informative and cool.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

In Order of Appearance "The Bad Guys" - Ms Tarantula Body Rig "Figure Drawings" - 5-20 Min Poses "Nimona" - Armadillo, Horse, Mouse, and Cat Rigs "Sonnie's Edge" - Prop, Wes Body, and Dicko Body Rigs "The Croods: A New Age" - Creepo Monkey, Wighog Rigs

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I missed portfolio day, but better late than never. Breakdown in the comments

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

This made me laugh. His face is so fun

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Eventually I want even quick poses to feel artistic, but for now I will settle for construction.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I’m not sure, sorry! I have seen some impressive rigs made in blender but I don’t know if it’s any easier.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I can relate haha. Good luck with it!

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Once all verts are weighted lock the edge loops directly around the lips. Also lock any joints you don’t want influence on. Then it’s safe to smooth. If you are going to be doing this often you should look into ngSkinTools and mGear.

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Stephen Ashby @seashby.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Theres a reason every studio that rigs in Maya has a ton of proprietary rigging tools to extend it. Vanilla is shit for rigging. Last time I literally used the component editor. Select a column of verts, assign weight values for each bone. Repeat. (Continued)

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