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Alan Au

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Trickster disciple. 🦊 Game developer. 🎲️✂ Professional data generalist. 📊 Delightfully imperfect. ☁️ Not that kind of doctor. 🎓 [E] Itsatrap 🎮 He/Him

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Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · Nov 13

Days since uttering "what the actual fuck?": 0

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 5h

I did some cross stitch when I was in college, but I think actually it was mostly an excuse to make pixel art, so I have some designs but very few finished pieces.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 5h

That potentially ends up being too useful, so you'd have to basically insist that everyone on campus only uses Elvish or High Valyrian or something.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 5h

It isn't 1-to-1 for patterns though; you're both constrained by the thinnest part and also having to account for things just draping awkwardly. I think actual armor has gaps that you clasp shut later, so that you don't have to bunch things up too much.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 5h

When I was younger, I tried to make my own 1/3" rings from paperclips. As you might expect, this took forever. There are slightly faster techniques for making rings from wire, but TBH, these days I'd just buy premade rings and focus on assembly. (Can probably just repurpose sewing patterns, right?)

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

Haha, yeah, whoops, accidentally useful. Uh, okay, so low-gravity theme park.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

Two words: moon base.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

I'd probably set up a big water-filled arena for doing remote control ship battles. Or maybe like the old gladiatorial thing with miniature naval combat. Cleaning it would be a pain, but lots of money, so some automated cleaning system and an annual cleanout.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

For starters, I'd probably build a ridiculous mansion with secret passages and hidden puzzles everywhere, but probably more like a hotel. Like Starcruiser, but for murder mysteries. Or like part of it is the private residence, but a mansion seems so boring.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

I think you're supposed to ask the daughter what the father would say, and then you switch the trolley to the opposite track.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 6h

Instructions unclear, have accidentally vaulted over the cover instead of snapping to it. 🤷

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 9h

I feel like middle management is all of the drawbacks and none of the benefits.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 9h

4-panel meme from Reddit "We want waterfall treasure!" The top 2 panels are captioned "Waterfall with a treasure" and the response "Wow, so generic!" The bottom 2 panels are captioned "Waterfall with no treasure" and the response "Where is my treasure?"

Reposted by Alan Au

🐔 Brian Bucklew 🐔 ₑͤ＞∿＜ₑͤ ∞🌮 @unormal.bsky.social · 10h

literally if ai worked at all companies would keep it secret and use it to make a lot of money like they wouldnt advertise to you

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 14h

I guess you're still working towards GOAT status, but at least you've got PLWTMOYT status and that's good progress! 🤣

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 15h

They should just use the War Thunder forums like everybody else.

NPR @npr.org · 15h

Afraid to sneak into a British embassy? MI6's new dark web portal Silent Courier lets you share secrets online. n.pr/477wpfs

Move over James Bond: A new service lets anyone share secrets with Britain

Afraid to sneak into a British embassy? MI6's new dark web portal Silent Courier lets you share secrets online.

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 15h

What if everybody just collectively decided to stop going to GDC?

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 17h

a man in captain america 's uniform says i understood that reference

Alt: Steve Rogers says "I understood that reference."

media.tenor.com

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 17h

Also, public service announcement: always handle any beverage containers on your desk as if they still contain liquid. 🫠

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 17h

Oh no, typo in the URL; here's the fixed link! www.twitch.tv/rahdorunsthr...

RahdoRunsThrough - Twitch

Top 12 Most Anticipated Essen Spiel Games | The R&R Show Episode 108

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 17h

It feels very evocative of video games without actually being about video games. But maybe that's the vibe they're going for? 🤷

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 17h

Hot damn, that is a well-crafted trailer. Also, Sam Raimi has definitely still got the juice.

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 18h

First trailer for Sam Raimi’s new horror film ‘Send Help’ starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien

Follows two co-workers who hate each other getting stranded on an island after a plane crash

In theaters on January 30, 2026

Reposted by Alan Au

Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 1d

I'm holding a NaNoWriMo event in my narrative discord again this year, and I'm seeking prizes for the winners' raffle. I'm chipping in a book and game, but more prizes are needed. If you have any work (books, games, papers, etc.) you'd be willing to donate, please let me know. Thank you!

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 18h

I don't maintain my own list because, despite having lived here for ages, I really don't go out much. That said, here's a list of stuff to see from @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social.

Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Aug 7

okay fine I’ll do it but you were warned

Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Aug 6

with worldcon coming up I should do a thread of Seattle travel tips for newbies, which I promise will be biased, impractical, and full of gaps. if not outright fictional

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Heather Flowers @hthrflwrs.bsky.social · 19h

For the record, I am completely cool with any and all remakes/demakes/hacks of Unfair Flips, SO LONG AS:
* You are doing something interesting, funny, or weird
* You are not allowing people to gamble with/for real money

Alan Au @alanau.bsky.social · 19h

That reminds me, I never did get around to learning D3. (Not sure what the current state of the art is anymore.)