HoCoast
@hocoast.bsky.social
Howdy! I am HoCoast! 🏳️⚧️She/her. I am trying my best to get better at art in general, but right now I am trying to learn blender. I might start streaming soon idk :3🚫 NO AI 🚫 :3
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consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
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Weird that writers and artists are consistently acceptable losses when it comes to which battles to pick. Are you so gullible as to think that "placeholder text" and "moodboards" are where execs expect this to stop, or are they waiting for this shit to be 'good enough' to replace their workers?
this shit, despite its faults, is not going anywhere and people are going to have to pick their battles
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI' - IGN
This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swi...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Weird that writers and artists are consistently acceptable losses when it comes to which battles to pick. Are you so gullible as to think that "placeholder text" and "moodboards" are where execs expect this to stop, or are they waiting for this shit to be 'good enough' to replace their workers?
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This too 👇
It hurts both livelihoods AND the potential creative solutions/discoveries lost for projects themselves.
It hurts both livelihoods AND the potential creative solutions/discoveries lost for projects themselves.
Beyond what you’ve listed there, the specificity of the “reference” it generates easily removes at least a couple rounds of iterative design upfront that artists could be paid for.
December 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This too 👇
It hurts both livelihoods AND the potential creative solutions/discoveries lost for projects themselves.
It hurts both livelihoods AND the potential creative solutions/discoveries lost for projects themselves.
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Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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The next 3 games for backlog are decided
Ratshakers
Spyro 2
Mass Effect
There was a 3 way tie. I’m expecting to get through Ratshakers today. Gonna be a fun few months on Tuesdays for a bit.
Might have an occasional surprise stream in the week while playing Mass Effect to play Spyro 3.
Ratshakers
Spyro 2
Mass Effect
There was a 3 way tie. I’m expecting to get through Ratshakers today. Gonna be a fun few months on Tuesdays for a bit.
Might have an occasional surprise stream in the week while playing Mass Effect to play Spyro 3.
December 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The next 3 games for backlog are decided
Ratshakers
Spyro 2
Mass Effect
There was a 3 way tie. I’m expecting to get through Ratshakers today. Gonna be a fun few months on Tuesdays for a bit.
Might have an occasional surprise stream in the week while playing Mass Effect to play Spyro 3.
Ratshakers
Spyro 2
Mass Effect
There was a 3 way tie. I’m expecting to get through Ratshakers today. Gonna be a fun few months on Tuesdays for a bit.
Might have an occasional surprise stream in the week while playing Mass Effect to play Spyro 3.
Soon I will have a 3rd old school runescape character with 99 Woodcutting :3
December 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Soon I will have a 3rd old school runescape character with 99 Woodcutting :3
Here have some silly doodles I did recently while I am trying to get used to using a drawing tablet :3
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Here have some silly doodles I did recently while I am trying to get used to using a drawing tablet :3
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Huzzah!
December 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Huzzah!
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I GOT THE RAVEN LORD
I've been going for this since tbc!!!!!
I cried like a baby
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I've been going for this since tbc!!!!!
I cried like a baby
bsky.app/profile/arca...
December 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I GOT THE RAVEN LORD
I've been going for this since tbc!!!!!
I cried like a baby
bsky.app/profile/arca...
I've been going for this since tbc!!!!!
I cried like a baby
bsky.app/profile/arca...
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Hey you! Stop playing Fortnite!
December 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hey you! Stop playing Fortnite!
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FRIENDS! I have big news!
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
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December 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
FRIENDS! I have big news!
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
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I CANNOT think of a more deserving friend! If you're looking for some new games this holiday season, consider seeing what Green Man Gaming has to offer through Corgi's link! <3
FRIENDS! I have big news!
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
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Buy games & game keys with Green Man Gaming - get the best prices, awesome bundles & exclusive game deals daily! Visit to explore Green Man Gaming now!
greenmangaming.sjv.io
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I CANNOT think of a more deserving friend! If you're looking for some new games this holiday season, consider seeing what Green Man Gaming has to offer through Corgi's link! <3
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GMG is similar to Humble Bundle in that they work with devs and publishers to get the Steam Keys. (Unlike G2A, cough)
If you're buying games this holiday season, consider using Corgi's affiliate link! Cuz he's cool and we like helping our local Corgis.
If you're buying games this holiday season, consider using Corgi's affiliate link! Cuz he's cool and we like helping our local Corgis.
FRIENDS! I have big news!
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
I'm now an affiliate with GreenManGaming :D
There's no "use code: corgi" just yet, but I can now earn money from people buying games with my own link ^-^
The site has LOADS of sales all the time, so take advantage of the Christmas sale ;D
greenmangaming.sjv.io/rarecorgi
Green Man Gaming | Buy Games, Game Keys & Digital Games Today
Buy games & game keys with Green Man Gaming - get the best prices, awesome bundles & exclusive game deals daily! Visit to explore Green Man Gaming now!
greenmangaming.sjv.io
December 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
GMG is similar to Humble Bundle in that they work with devs and publishers to get the Steam Keys. (Unlike G2A, cough)
If you're buying games this holiday season, consider using Corgi's affiliate link! Cuz he's cool and we like helping our local Corgis.
If you're buying games this holiday season, consider using Corgi's affiliate link! Cuz he's cool and we like helping our local Corgis.
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Seeing people in the comments saying that To a T was unfun and essentially that he deserves this if he can't make a good game.
Gamers, I don't know how else to say this, artists are not supposed to be punished with financial ruin for making imperfect art. That's such a fucked up idea you have
Gamers, I don't know how else to say this, artists are not supposed to be punished with financial ruin for making imperfect art. That's such a fucked up idea you have
Keita Takahashi (Katamari, Wattam, Noby Noby Boy) has moved back to Japan, and says he may be forced to quit the games industry due to To a T underperforming.
He also says he'd love to work on Katamari again, and for someone to invest in his studio.
(Read more at GamesRadar)
He also says he'd love to work on Katamari again, and for someone to invest in his studio.
(Read more at GamesRadar)
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Seeing people in the comments saying that To a T was unfun and essentially that he deserves this if he can't make a good game.
Gamers, I don't know how else to say this, artists are not supposed to be punished with financial ruin for making imperfect art. That's such a fucked up idea you have
Gamers, I don't know how else to say this, artists are not supposed to be punished with financial ruin for making imperfect art. That's such a fucked up idea you have
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I learnt how to draw when I was 30 through free ressources and tips online. Back then I had no skill, no money, I was suicidal and my health issues prevented me from even leaving my fucking bed.
What's preventing you from creating is your own greed, pride and laziness.
30 vs 36 :
What's preventing you from creating is your own greed, pride and laziness.
30 vs 36 :
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I learnt how to draw when I was 30 through free ressources and tips online. Back then I had no skill, no money, I was suicidal and my health issues prevented me from even leaving my fucking bed.
What's preventing you from creating is your own greed, pride and laziness.
30 vs 36 :
What's preventing you from creating is your own greed, pride and laziness.
30 vs 36 :
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"A.i." is a tool of racists and fascists and liars. Do not use it and do not spread it. Abolish "A.i." from every space and org you have authority over - at the very least from your own computers and social media feeds.
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"A.i." is a tool of racists and fascists and liars. Do not use it and do not spread it. Abolish "A.i." from every space and org you have authority over - at the very least from your own computers and social media feeds.
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You won't be able to tell the difference anymore. It'll make the next thing that'll make you cry.
Will you care?
Or will you make excuses again?
Will you care?
Or will you make excuses again?
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
You won't be able to tell the difference anymore. It'll make the next thing that'll make you cry.
Will you care?
Or will you make excuses again?
Will you care?
Or will you make excuses again?
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The concept artist they didn't pay, the human being they replaced with the plagiarism machine is looking for work RIGHT NOW.
Do you care about people or do you care about AI not being good enough to replace them yet?
Because it will be. Eventually.
Do you care about people or do you care about AI not being good enough to replace them yet?
Because it will be. Eventually.
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The concept artist they didn't pay, the human being they replaced with the plagiarism machine is looking for work RIGHT NOW.
Do you care about people or do you care about AI not being good enough to replace them yet?
Because it will be. Eventually.
Do you care about people or do you care about AI not being good enough to replace them yet?
Because it will be. Eventually.
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If AI could make the Lord of the Rings, I still would not care, not because it's "soulless" but because it cost people their job.
Labor rights trumps philosophy. Every day.
I don't care if you think it's not that bad because an artist went over it in the end.
Labor rights trumps philosophy. Every day.
I don't care if you think it's not that bad because an artist went over it in the end.
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
If AI could make the Lord of the Rings, I still would not care, not because it's "soulless" but because it cost people their job.
Labor rights trumps philosophy. Every day.
I don't care if you think it's not that bad because an artist went over it in the end.
Labor rights trumps philosophy. Every day.
I don't care if you think it's not that bad because an artist went over it in the end.
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I care about the fact that the ethics of our society care SO much more about how something makes us feel - and thus, excuses what makes us feel good - over what materially affects the people that make us feel these things.
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I care about the fact that the ethics of our society care SO much more about how something makes us feel - and thus, excuses what makes us feel good - over what materially affects the people that make us feel these things.
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AI bros going "haha! They admit AI made a good game!!" like it's a victory and not a labor rights nightmare.
I'm going to be honest. I do think art needs to be made deliberately, with care, by a human, to be art. I have a philosophical argument to make here.
However.
I care about people MORE.
I'm going to be honest. I do think art needs to be made deliberately, with care, by a human, to be art. I have a philosophical argument to make here.
However.
I care about people MORE.
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
AI bros going "haha! They admit AI made a good game!!" like it's a victory and not a labor rights nightmare.
I'm going to be honest. I do think art needs to be made deliberately, with care, by a human, to be art. I have a philosophical argument to make here.
However.
I care about people MORE.
I'm going to be honest. I do think art needs to be made deliberately, with care, by a human, to be art. I have a philosophical argument to make here.
However.
I care about people MORE.
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I'm sorry I keep harping on this but this really grinds my gears.
Do you or do you not care?
Was your problem with AI its ethics, or just the fact that it wasn't making things you liked yet?
Because if it's the latter, just go get Starbucks. You do not care about any of this.
Do you or do you not care?
Was your problem with AI its ethics, or just the fact that it wasn't making things you liked yet?
Because if it's the latter, just go get Starbucks. You do not care about any of this.
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I'm sorry I keep harping on this but this really grinds my gears.
Do you or do you not care?
Was your problem with AI its ethics, or just the fact that it wasn't making things you liked yet?
Because if it's the latter, just go get Starbucks. You do not care about any of this.
Do you or do you not care?
Was your problem with AI its ethics, or just the fact that it wasn't making things you liked yet?
Because if it's the latter, just go get Starbucks. You do not care about any of this.