Alan Au
@alanau.bsky.social
Trickster disciple. 🦊 Game developer. 🎲️✂ Emeritus 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
Pies are terrible, and you wouldn't want to eat them anyway. So you should give them all to me and I will "make them go away." 🫡
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Pies are terrible, and you wouldn't want to eat them anyway. So you should give them all to me and I will "make them go away." 🫡
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the best kind of turkey is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of pie is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of cranberry sauce is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of mashed potatoes is garlic mashed potatoes
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
the best kind of turkey is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of pie is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of cranberry sauce is mashed potatoes, and the best kind of mashed potatoes is garlic mashed potatoes
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This should just be another normal Tuesday, and technically my daily schedule is not actually all that different, but for whatever reason my brain has decided that I'm in vacation mode. 🤷
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This should just be another normal Tuesday, and technically my daily schedule is not actually all that different, but for whatever reason my brain has decided that I'm in vacation mode. 🤷
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If you can help, we would appreciate it. Please share, too. <3
Donate to Support Mary After Cancer Battle, organized by Donna Prior
I'm Donna and I'm raising funds for my mother, who is in dire straits after her battle wi… Donna Prior needs your support for Support Mary After Cancer Battle
www.gofundme.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If you can help, we would appreciate it. Please share, too. <3
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This nice gift guide includes a few of our .pdf/POD games. 😁
We also have some limited items that we can ship to you - check out the "From the Woodshop" and "Tak Accessories" categories in our webstore:
crabfragmentlabs.com/shop
We also have some limited items that we can ship to you - check out the "From the Woodshop" and "Tak Accessories" categories in our webstore:
crabfragmentlabs.com/shop
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This nice gift guide includes a few of our .pdf/POD games. 😁
We also have some limited items that we can ship to you - check out the "From the Woodshop" and "Tak Accessories" categories in our webstore:
crabfragmentlabs.com/shop
We also have some limited items that we can ship to you - check out the "From the Woodshop" and "Tak Accessories" categories in our webstore:
crabfragmentlabs.com/shop
This should just be another normal Tuesday, and technically my daily schedule is not actually all that different, but for whatever reason my brain has decided that I'm in vacation mode. 🤷
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This should just be another normal Tuesday, and technically my daily schedule is not actually all that different, but for whatever reason my brain has decided that I'm in vacation mode. 🤷
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you know what i would be thankful for? if you looked at my new website, and said something nice to me 🔪
anyway new website just dropped, hire me: emmkid.info
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
(the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
you know what i would be thankful for? if you looked at my new website, and said something nice to me 🔪
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Introduce yourself with four spaceships.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Introduce yourself with four spaceships.
This situation is really messed up. Is this the future we're resigned to? Where a storefront can kill your company? At the behest of a vocal minority who bullies payment processors? I suspect this is fallout from that whole debacle.
Steam does a lot of things well, but censorship isn't one of them.
Steam does a lot of things well, but censorship isn't one of them.
Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - IGN
Indie horror game Horses is preparing to launch on December 2, on the Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and the Humble Store. But one place it won't be is on Steam, because Steam has banned the game for...
www.ign.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This situation is really messed up. Is this the future we're resigned to? Where a storefront can kill your company? At the behest of a vocal minority who bullies payment processors? I suspect this is fallout from that whole debacle.
Steam does a lot of things well, but censorship isn't one of them.
Steam does a lot of things well, but censorship isn't one of them.
Introduce yourself with four spaceships.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Introduce yourself with four spaceships.
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I'll start it off by posting my partner @barndone.bsky.social 's work. He's looking for his first industry job as a Programmer! Gameplay, UI, Unity, Unreal, and more. He's a fast learner and a great person ❤️
brandoneiler.squarespace.com
brandoneiler.squarespace.com
Brandon Eiler
brandoneiler.squarespace.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I'll start it off by posting my partner @barndone.bsky.social 's work. He's looking for his first industry job as a Programmer! Gameplay, UI, Unity, Unreal, and more. He's a fast learner and a great person ❤️
brandoneiler.squarespace.com
brandoneiler.squarespace.com
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The holidays are here, and that means it's time to scramble and find the perfect gift for your family & friends.
We're here to help, whether that's helping you find something or to help you drop some big hints to those shopping for you!
The NoPro Gift Guide is here!
We're here to help, whether that's helping you find something or to help you drop some big hints to those shopping for you!
The NoPro Gift Guide is here!
NoPro’s 2025 Gift Guide for Immersive Fans & Makers
The annual NoPro Gift Guide for the immersive fans and makers in your life!
www.noproscenium.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The holidays are here, and that means it's time to scramble and find the perfect gift for your family & friends.
We're here to help, whether that's helping you find something or to help you drop some big hints to those shopping for you!
The NoPro Gift Guide is here!
We're here to help, whether that's helping you find something or to help you drop some big hints to those shopping for you!
The NoPro Gift Guide is here!
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“Give me a ping, Charlie Brown. One ping only, please.”
Klaatu barada nikto Charlie Brown
<Slaps table>
Oh! Oh God! Yes! Yes! YES! Charlie Brown
Oh! Oh God! Yes! Yes! YES! Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“Give me a ping, Charlie Brown. One ping only, please.”
Was chatting with some friends about whether it's worth rewatching old shows or not. And yes, it's probably okay if it's been long enough that you can rediscover parts of an old show that you've forgotten. But also, there's so much new stuff available now that rewatching old stuff isn't necessary.
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Was chatting with some friends about whether it's worth rewatching old shows or not. And yes, it's probably okay if it's been long enough that you can rediscover parts of an old show that you've forgotten. But also, there's so much new stuff available now that rewatching old stuff isn't necessary.
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Yo devs, time to put our your social media call to action for votes in the Steam Awards
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
Nominate Games for the Steam Awards
Nominations for the Steam Awards are open until December 1st @ 10am Pacific
store.steampowered.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Yo devs, time to put our your social media call to action for votes in the Steam Awards
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...
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Do I know anyone at Raw Fury, or anyone that knows someone at RF well?
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Do I know anyone at Raw Fury, or anyone that knows someone at RF well?
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Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
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omg. a new one! my day is saved!!
Strong Bad Email #210 - Robots
YouTube video by homestarrunnerdotcom
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
omg. a new one! my day is saved!!
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With Turkey Day coming up, reminder that all cooked foods taste better with the addition of more butter. 🧈
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
With Turkey Day coming up, reminder that all cooked foods taste better with the addition of more butter. 🧈
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Indie collabs are great!
But it gets weird when you throw big franchises into the mix, because then it becomes about money, and execs start to obsess over numbers and brand representation.
But it gets weird when you throw big franchises into the mix, because then it becomes about money, and execs start to obsess over numbers and brand representation.
yapped about why indie collabs happen (spoiler: usually starts because wow it's fun to be goofy with friends)
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
and majorrrr insight on the process from @samdelia.bsky.social in there too! 🔥
Among Us x Stardew Valley! Terraria x Don’t Starve Together! Balatro x Literally Every Other Game!
You might've noticed more and more indie game collaborations popping up, and wondering how and why they came to be.
Well wonder no more! Innersloth's @victoriatran.bsky.social explains:
[PAYWALLED]
You might've noticed more and more indie game collaborations popping up, and wondering how and why they came to be.
Well wonder no more! Innersloth's @victoriatran.bsky.social explains:
[PAYWALLED]
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Indie collabs are great!
But it gets weird when you throw big franchises into the mix, because then it becomes about money, and execs start to obsess over numbers and brand representation.
But it gets weird when you throw big franchises into the mix, because then it becomes about money, and execs start to obsess over numbers and brand representation.
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By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Editors are amazing and can turn that promising second draft into something great. Susan edited my stuff and it was always better because of it. 🤩
(Bonus shout out to friends like @troyg.bsky.social who were willing to provide feedback on my terrible *first* drafts.)
(Bonus shout out to friends like @troyg.bsky.social who were willing to provide feedback on my terrible *first* drafts.)
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Editors are amazing and can turn that promising second draft into something great. Susan edited my stuff and it was always better because of it. 🤩
(Bonus shout out to friends like @troyg.bsky.social who were willing to provide feedback on my terrible *first* drafts.)
(Bonus shout out to friends like @troyg.bsky.social who were willing to provide feedback on my terrible *first* drafts.)
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Woah!
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Woah!
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI
Ontario passed a law starting Jan 2026 that it is illegal for companies to ghost you.
If you have interviewed for a job they are legally required to inform you if they hire someone else or close the position.
The law also requires salary transparency on listings and disclosing use of AI