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arndreth.bsky.social
(Andrew) Roper
@arndreth.bsky.social
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Turning caffeine into code, via questionable osmosis.

Freelance Programmer (Gameplay, Tools, Optimisation &c.)▫️Let's chat!

www.andrewroper.co.uk ▫️Formerly at Payload Studios, Spilt Milk Studios, Bithell Games, Sigtrap

GamesAid & SpecialEffect Ambassador
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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · Oct 20
Bluesky feels like the better, olden days of twitter and i think that's neat
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January 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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danthat.bsky.social
HEY HEY it's NEWS 'O CLOCK.

'EARTH MUST DIE' is coming out on the 27th of Jan, which is alarmingly soon!

Please pop over here and wishlist it, and do share if you're able. Thank you.

store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
a fab opportunity to be part of something wonderful!
adriaan.games Adriaan @adriaan.games · 11d
friends! acquaintances! help!

i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.

know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!

hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
arndreth.bsky.social
Everytime I go to rebase on git and remembering which way round 'yours' and 'theirs' actually is in a rebase.
A still from Total Recall Movie, with Arnold Scwhwarzenegger explaining "You are not you, you are me"
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
It's hard to put into words just how much of an impact Patrick has had in my life over the years. He'll be sorely missed.

Eyes up, Guardian💔💔
olliecragg.bsky.social Oliver Cragg @olliecragg.bsky.social · 14d
sharing Patrick Dane's sister's post Instagram with her permission. if anyone would like to share memories and tributes (so many have said such kind things on here) please let me know in a DM and I can share Katie's email.
On December 27th, our family’s world changed forever. My brother Patrick, my dad John, and my step-mom Valerie were involved in a devastating car accident, and Patrick passed from this world far too soon. My dad and Valerie have miraculously survived. They remain in critical condition in ICU, but they are making the small steps forward each day. Patrick was a beautiful soul. He was gentle, curious, passionate, and deeply kind. Every person I have spoken to has spoken about his kindness. It was something everyone felt in his presence. I am endlessly proud of the person he became and of the quiet way he supported and cared for others. Over this past week, I keep finding myself returning to memories of him as a child, full of laughter, humour, and light. I was so lucky to spend Christmas Day with him, with my dad and Valerie, and I will treasure those moments forever. Patrick was the happiest I had seen him in a long time, and I truly believe that matters. I will carry that with me always. I have had the honour of speaking with some of Patrick’s closest friends and hearing beautiful stories about his gaming, his loyalty, and the support he gave to so many people. One friend described him as a “guardian of light,” and that feels deeply true. It is something I will hold close to my heart forever. Patrick, you are so loved and so deeply missed. There will always be a space in our family shaped exactly like you. Thank you for the love you gave us and the light you brought into our lives. The love, prayers, and kindness we have received have carried us through the darkest days, and we are so grateful. Please continue to hold my dad and Valerie in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to fight so hard. I truly believe Patrick is with them, guiding and protecting them. Rest in power, my beautiful brother. We love you always On December 27th, our family’s world changed forever. My brother Patrick, my dad John, and my step-mom Valerie were involved in a devastating car accident, and Patrick passed from this world far too soon. My dad and Valerie have miraculously survived. They remain in critical condition in ICU, but they are making the small steps forward each day. Patrick was a beautiful soul. He was gentle, curious, passionate, and deeply kind. Every person I have spoken to has spoken about his kindness. It was something everyone felt in his presence. I am endlessly proud of the person he became and of the quiet way he supported and cared for others. Over this past week, I keep finding myself returning to memories of him as a child, full of laughter, humour, and light. I was so lucky to spend Christmas Day with him, with my dad and Valerie, and I will treasure those moments forever. Patrick was the happiest I had seen him in a long time, and I truly believe that matters. I will carry that with me always. I have had the honour of speaking with some of Patrick’s closest friends and hearing beautiful stories about his gaming, his loyalty, and the support he gave to so many people. One friend described him as a “guardian of light,” and that feels deeply true. It is something I will hold close to my heart forever. Patrick, you are so loved and so deeply missed. There will always be a space in our family shaped exactly like you. Thank you for the love you gave us and the light you brought into our lives. The love, prayers, and kindness we have received have carried us through the darkest days, and we are so grateful. Please continue to hold my dad and Valerie in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to fight so hard. I truly believe Patrick is with them, guiding and protecting them. Rest in power, my beautiful brother. We love you always
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
@kanaratron.bsky.social I'm guessing your repost of the lists is the reason i had a surge in followers 😂
December 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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s e k t o r i
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
If you're suddenly getting a load of CPU/High-fan usage on windows startup for no reason, and CPU load is looking low in task-manager - Uninstalling update KB5068861 in Windows Updates resolved it for me. Something in that update is making the CPU go screwy (Intel i5 14600KF for me)
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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hazelmonforton.com
If your game has voice acting, then working with the voice actors is half of your writing process. It's not complete until you've heard it interpreted and reimagined by a voice actor. And they always reimagine it in ways that elevate the writing, in ways you never would have imagined yourself.
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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writnelson.bsky.social
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.

Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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chrisbratt.bsky.social
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.

That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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apwot.bsky.social
🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖

Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.

Get in there!

💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
I feel like I am forever cursed to walk into something that two-shot kills me in Caves of Qud
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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sigtrapgames.bsky.social
Two days until Sublevel Zero turns 10 years old! Excited to show what we've got lined up on Wednesday... #roguelike #indiegame #6dof
October 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
Silksong Rot13: Zl bssvpvny erivrj bs gur Ynfg Whqtr svtug, va obgu 3-frpbaq qhengvbaf V'ir gevrq vg vf: *vagreany fpernzvat*
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
I'm walking 25km from London Stadium to Wembley Stadium tomorrow for @specialeffect.org.uk! All proceeds go towards helping physically disabled persons with bespoke support and hardware to play games. Any support is appreciated and will go a long way <3.

www.justgiving.com/page/ropers-...
Roper's going on a big adventure for SpecialEffect
Help Andrew Roper raise money to support SpecialEffect
www.justgiving.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
Mike is now responsible for me getting one of those little cube pomodoro timers.
mikebithell.bsky.social Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · Sep 30
Had a coworking play date with @arndreth.bsky.social today. Would recommend. If you choose anyone to sit next to while occasionally cursing your code, choose Roper.
October 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
arndreth.bsky.social
Either I've written Scene Merge & Processing code that transcends space and time, or my math is wrong.
September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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pitecohansen.bsky.social
Hey I've got some news: after 7½ great years at @futurlab.co.uk, I've decided to part ways - in great terms!

I'm super proud of what we've achieved over these years, especially as the tech lead of @powerwashsimulator.co.uk

After a good break, I'm now open to work - let's have a chat! :)
September 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
arndreth.bsky.social
Started playing "Is this seat taken?" last night and, yup, it's the right level of puzzle and aesthetics to be a wonderful time.
September 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
arndreth.bsky.social
It's definitely a Death's Door OST kinda work-day.
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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darbotron.bsky.social
Are you making a game with Unity?
Would you like to ship on consoles whilst keeping costs down & minimising the pain of platform submissions?
PlatformLayer from Darbotron Ltd can help with that!
PlatformLayer has shipped in 8 games across 8 platforms - most of these passed submission first go...
PlatformLayer — darbotron ltd
www.darbotron.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
arndreth.bsky.social
fin.
A completed LEGO set of Barad-Dûr, from Lord of the rings. There is also a Frodo and Samwise minifig to the side on an outcrop, with Sauron and the Mouth of Sauron positioned on the tower.
September 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
I suppose I should properly start Hollow Knight at this point eh.
September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
arndreth.bsky.social
Never underestimate the power of two coffees and a full Charlotte de Witte tomorrowland set to power you through some programming & documentation.
August 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM