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Will @soundstrider.dev · 16/09/2026

Never ended up actually playing Death of the Outsider. I think it's time for a replay of 2 and then a run through of DotO 👀

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 12/09/2026

Some tools I'm cooking pictured - These will be hosted for FREE on Github for anyone to use! I'm tired of remaking the same tools on every project, so I'm putting it all in a plugin to drop in projects. Overrides to default Ak values, optimizations, and custom tools 👀

Rider Plugin folder of SoundStriderToolsWwise
SoundStriderToolsWwise.cpp
SST_AkAmbientSound.cpp
SST_AkAnimNotifyState.cpp
SST_AkComponent.cpp
SST_AkCoreBase.cpp
SST_AkGeometryVolume.cpp
SST_AkPortalComponent.cpp
SST_AkSpatialAudioVolume.cpp
SST_AkSubsystem.cpp
SST_CorePlayer.cpp

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 12/09/2026

So damn close to getting a first beta on Github to mess around with...whenever you think you're done you find new bugs with edge cases don't ya 🙃

Picture of the SST_Dev commit history over the last 2 days

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 03/09/2026

I think this just about sums it up right now 😅

Pushing a commit to SST_Dev that has the description "Oh dear god UI"

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 31/08/2026

GUI programing...is something 😐 Probably will still take it over working in any kind of Canvas editor...but oof both blow chunks LMAO

Small snipit of the SoundStriderIO Tool showing a single row

There's a "Message" On "OnJump" target "BP_DoorFrame2" using function "IO_Open" after delay "0.0" Max "0" entry shown and that's it

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 29/08/2026

Been plugging away at this all week, and I've been having an absolute blast! Currently have a Scripting IO system working, and have begun creating new Subclasses of Ak classes so I can build more modular functionality onto them

Picture of my Rider IDE showing the SoundStriderTools project I'm working on. There's a bunch of files open in Rider, but the one being shown is SST_AkComponent with a teaser showing that I'm overriding default Ak Values

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 24/08/2026

Finally time to get started on some tools 😎

Screenshot of the top of Rider's IDE toolbar that shows a project called "SoundStriderTools" in development

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 08/07/2026

Don't usually post climbing stuff on here, but it was really nice taking a break from the horrors of the games industry and touch some rocks

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 20/06/2026

Oh that's so awesome! It's up there as one of my favorite games, and I was super lucky to go see the live orchestra!

Photo of the Nier orchestra when they performed in Chicago

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 10/03/2026

Logging on to see what's happening in the world after a wonderful day talking to people at GDC

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 05/03/2026

If anyone in the Austin area wants to hear me yap about tech audio and haptics design, I'll be speaking at GDC^2 this year! My presentation is Sat 03/07 @ 11am. Huge thanks to the UT Game Dev Club EGaDS for giving me this opportunity! Sign up - forms.gle/xsNfxtZxzKBP...

10:30 am Check in / Registration
11:00 am More to Audio than Sound w/ Will Sords
12:00pm Game Production Q&A w/ Mario Rodriguez
1-4pm Lunch / LG Valorant Cup / Games Showcase
1 - 5:30pm Tummydrops VR Showcase
4-5pm One Month Game Project to Indie Studio w/ Arthur Dale and Adam Eckert / Motion Sickness in Games w/ Tummydrops
5:00pm Pitch Contest of Showcases
5:45pm How Testing Analytics Informs Game Design w/ Ian Drayer
6:30 - 7:30pm Game Dev Realy / Day in the Life of a Pocket World's Engineer w/ Drew Kenady and Ian Costello
7:30pm Dinner with Game Showcase & Pitch Contest Results
9:00pm Gaming Afterparty

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 15/02/2026

I don't think I've been this pissed watching a movie in a long time. Don't get me wrong it was a really good movie, but being a drummer and not wearing ear protection pissed me off to no end. He has some in the poster and the first show, but after realizing his hearing is shot and not using some? 🤬

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 10/02/2026

Oh my god this is absolutely gorgeous @lacedrecords.com I can't wait to give it a listen ❤️

LP box set of the Clair Obscure Expedition 33 soundtrack

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 09/02/2026

Lets gooo! I've loved all the other Sanderson secret project books I've gotten. I don't own any other books that are nicer than these limited edition ones. Absolutely incredibly well made, with beautiful artwork alongside them. Super happy to see Hoid's stories in picture along with a new book!

Reservation for the Hoid's Storybook Collection from Brandon Sanderson

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 03/02/2026

Oh hell yeah! Totally forgot I had made this preorder 😂

Clair Obscure Expedition 33 X6LP box set is being shipped

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 03/02/2026

I have to take a break from the gym to give a finger injury a rest, so I'll just climb Mount Kami instead!

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 30/01/2026

Oh man I wish I did...honestly kidna a dream game for me to work on 😂 Nah I'm just a pretty avid boulderer, usually climbing 2-4 times a week! Played the demo a few times and instantly fell in love with the game

Outdoor bouldering at Hueco Tanks - El Paso, TX

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 21/01/2026

Excited to check it out this weekend! @pabosher.com

Screenshot of TR-49 (a new audio drama game) in my steam library installed and ready to play

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 11/01/2026

I wonder if you can guess (Cairn)

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 05/01/2026

2026 most anticipated games Cairn Cairn Cairn Cairn

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 15/12/2025

Between moving a few times in the last few months, and a bunch of post Prime 4 burnout, it's time to get back into the swing things 😎

Picture showing the Unreal Engine 5.7 documentation

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 06/12/2025

What's your "how can one album have so many bangers?" album I've got so many, but this was my #1 listened album this year so I'll shout out The Plot In You 🤘

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 05/12/2025

Honestly can't even put into words how much I despise Regan

Graph showing share of income going to the top 1% beginning to increase in the 1960s and sharply spiking in the '80s while union membership falls inversely

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 18/11/2025

I finished the Licanius trilogy last week and my god, such an incredible series. I was absolutely bawling by the end of it. Now it's time for my next project, the Green None Saga!

Jade City
Jade War
Jade Legacy
All written by Fonda Lee

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 10/11/2025

Holy fuck I just finished An Echo of Things to Come and I want to scream. If you know you know 😅 The Licanius trilogy is some of the best books I've read in a hot minute. Can't wait to start book 3!

A picture of the book An Echo of Things to Come

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 04/11/2025

Looks like a RAM upgrade is in order. Been rocking 16 gigs since 2018, but it's finally starting to chug with UE on my personal rig

Picture of task manager showing that RAM utilization is at 94%

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 11/10/2025

Time for the greatest movie ever tonight

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 08/10/2025

This was a good feeling 😌

"Congratulations, William! You've paid off all your Aidvantage loans"

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 01/10/2025

When one door closes, another one opens Today marks the end of my contract at Retro Studios creating the haptics for Metroid Prime 4. It has been an absolute honor and a privilege to be able to work with such an incredible audio team. I could not have asked for a better first AAA credit.

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 05/09/2025

Freddie and Bones are big chillers

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 24/03/2025

This has been one of the most incredible GDC experiences. Between catching up with old friends, and creating new friendships, it really was a truly special week. My heart is so full, and I can't wait to fuel all this energy and passion back into our work!

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 15/03/2025

Didn't post at all yesterday, but progress is being made. Game is almost complete, and we still have a few hours to go 💪 Enjoy some California Redwoods and snow!

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 14/03/2025

Time for sleep. First leg of train jam is complete! Ended today with a great vision of what the game is, working character controllers, and our core gameplay mechanic decently fleshed out. Just need to create a spawning system, finish the core mechanic, and an end state! Solid day 1 💪

Dark photo of me on a train, getting ready to sleep 😴

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 13/03/2025

This architecture is incredible! Train stations always got the vibes on point

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 13/03/2025

Now we wait for train

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 13/03/2025

First GDC was 2023. Here's to #3!

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 13/03/2025

GDC travel has begun 😈

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 14/01/2025

While Loki is very cute...I raise you a Cheeto 😝

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 28/12/2024

Quote with a title screen that is iconic to you

The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess title screen

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 28/12/2024

This was mine the other day 🤣

Recording blanket draped over a chair and computer monitors

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 08/12/2024

Progress update, it's a long book. 727/1329

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 08/12/2024

Noms from the other day

Poke bowl with tuna, egg, avocado, edamame, cucumber, and chili crisps

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 07/12/2024

See you on the other side 🫡

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Will @soundstrider.dev · 06/12/2024

Unity....I just wanna talk. I'm messing around with Unity 6 now that I have a bit of time and saw that there were improvements to the audio engine workflow. It's looking pretty promising after about 30 minutes of looking! 👀 HOWEVER...why is AudioSource still measuring volume on a 0-1 LINEAR SCALE??

Unity AudioSource component being highlighted that volume is on a 0-1 linear scale

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