Jack_The_Generalist
@jackgutmann.bsky.social
Hey, i’m Jack. i’m a freelance VFX Artist. Born in Syria, ended up in Austria.
- Podcast host: "The Generalists"
- Streamer: Let’s Learn -like Let’s Play but with online courses - 50% art, 50% tech, 100% stubbornness.
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
- Podcast host: "The Generalists"
- Streamer: Let’s Learn -like Let’s Play but with online courses - 50% art, 50% tech, 100% stubbornness.
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
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Salam ya'll! 👋
It’s time to reintroduce myself! (Just hit 2.1K) Thanks to the SPs by @ramiismail.com , @fawzi.zone , and @eline.bsky.social 🙏
I’m Jack, a Syrian-refugee Generalist Artist, host of 'The Generalists' podcast and 'Let’s Learn' live streams.
Say hi, introduce yourself and what u do!
It’s time to reintroduce myself! (Just hit 2.1K) Thanks to the SPs by @ramiismail.com , @fawzi.zone , and @eline.bsky.social 🙏
I’m Jack, a Syrian-refugee Generalist Artist, host of 'The Generalists' podcast and 'Let’s Learn' live streams.
Say hi, introduce yourself and what u do!
Using Photoshop CS5 in 2010:
Buy the product, own the product, use the product
Using Photoshop in 2025:
Sell your soul here please. Ah and we own your work too. Sry…
Buy the product, own the product, use the product
Using Photoshop in 2025:
Sell your soul here please. Ah and we own your work too. Sry…
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Using Photoshop CS5 in 2010:
Buy the product, own the product, use the product
Using Photoshop in 2025:
Sell your soul here please. Ah and we own your work too. Sry…
Buy the product, own the product, use the product
Using Photoshop in 2025:
Sell your soul here please. Ah and we own your work too. Sry…
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It's been a long time since we raced in the desert!
🌴|🚘|🚘|🌵
And again it's a very technical race, like the desert environment tends to produce...😱⛐
Race of the week, #ClassicSportDriving
#Gameplay #gamedev #indiegame #racinggame #RetroGame
🌴|🚘|🚘|🌵
And again it's a very technical race, like the desert environment tends to produce...😱⛐
Race of the week, #ClassicSportDriving
#Gameplay #gamedev #indiegame #racinggame #RetroGame
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's been a long time since we raced in the desert!
🌴|🚘|🚘|🌵
And again it's a very technical race, like the desert environment tends to produce...😱⛐
Race of the week, #ClassicSportDriving
#Gameplay #gamedev #indiegame #racinggame #RetroGame
🌴|🚘|🚘|🌵
And again it's a very technical race, like the desert environment tends to produce...😱⛐
Race of the week, #ClassicSportDriving
#Gameplay #gamedev #indiegame #racinggame #RetroGame
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anti ai web crawler tools…
zadzmo.org/code/nepenth...
“This is a tarpit … it targets crawlers that scrape data for LLMs.”
ache.one/notes/html_z...
“A valid HTML 🤐💣💥 against LLM web crawlers.”
✨ with basic technical prowess, and knowledge of how LLM crawlers work, you can protect your information.
zadzmo.org/code/nepenth...
“This is a tarpit … it targets crawlers that scrape data for LLMs.”
ache.one/notes/html_z...
“A valid HTML 🤐💣💥 against LLM web crawlers.”
✨ with basic technical prowess, and knowledge of how LLM crawlers work, you can protect your information.
a man wearing a shirt that says the clash is screaming
Alt: a hacker wearing a shirt that says the clash is screaming
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
anti ai web crawler tools…
zadzmo.org/code/nepenth...
“This is a tarpit … it targets crawlers that scrape data for LLMs.”
ache.one/notes/html_z...
“A valid HTML 🤐💣💥 against LLM web crawlers.”
✨ with basic technical prowess, and knowledge of how LLM crawlers work, you can protect your information.
zadzmo.org/code/nepenth...
“This is a tarpit … it targets crawlers that scrape data for LLMs.”
ache.one/notes/html_z...
“A valid HTML 🤐💣💥 against LLM web crawlers.”
✨ with basic technical prowess, and knowledge of how LLM crawlers work, you can protect your information.
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What a remarkable human, and what a remarkable thing to know that she passed bemused at reading her own eulogies.
Rest in peace, Rebecca. Thank you for everything.
Rest in peace, Rebecca. Thank you for everything.
I never thought I’d get this wish. Odd seeing eulogies before I expire
November 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What a remarkable human, and what a remarkable thing to know that she passed bemused at reading her own eulogies.
Rest in peace, Rebecca. Thank you for everything.
Rest in peace, Rebecca. Thank you for everything.
Very happy for my first ever Arabic Games Conference at @arabic.games and ofc it will be all in Arabic!
متحمس كتير كتير كتير عهالفرصة!!!
متحمس كتير كتير كتير عهالفرصة!!!
Jack_The_Generalist VFX Artist joins #ArabicGames2025 #AGC25 #عَرَبِكْ_غيمز!
Talk: “Diversity Fuels Creativity”
Nov 29 | Free 👉 arabic.games/conference
#DiversityInGames #Gaming
Talk: “Diversity Fuels Creativity”
Nov 29 | Free 👉 arabic.games/conference
#DiversityInGames #Gaming
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Very happy for my first ever Arabic Games Conference at @arabic.games and ofc it will be all in Arabic!
متحمس كتير كتير كتير عهالفرصة!!!
متحمس كتير كتير كتير عهالفرصة!!!
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This is bullshit.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is bullshit.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
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The annoying thing about the "oh we left a placeholder" generative AI slop excuse is that that is EXACTLY NOT how you should be using placeholders. Anything "not obviously terrible with a panicked hurried half-awake glance" is getting shipped.
In gamedev, if you're using a placeholder asset, best practices involve marking it as placeholder so garishly and offensively clearly PLACEHOLDER that you can't possibly miss it. Also flagging that asset in the dev process so it can be identified quickly before the final build.
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The annoying thing about the "oh we left a placeholder" generative AI slop excuse is that that is EXACTLY NOT how you should be using placeholders. Anything "not obviously terrible with a panicked hurried half-awake glance" is getting shipped.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline [email protected] or my secure email at [email protected]
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
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your dead AI mother loves you so much ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
your dead AI mother loves you so much ❤️
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Things have been quiet on purpose, but The Arab League of Misfits is in "reconstruction" mode at the studio with mechanics tightened, cards rebuilt and jokes sharpened.
The lid stays on for now, but we can give you a glimpse at the finalized game logo, courtesy of the talented Ibrahim Hamdi.
The lid stays on for now, but we can give you a glimpse at the finalized game logo, courtesy of the talented Ibrahim Hamdi.
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Things have been quiet on purpose, but The Arab League of Misfits is in "reconstruction" mode at the studio with mechanics tightened, cards rebuilt and jokes sharpened.
The lid stays on for now, but we can give you a glimpse at the finalized game logo, courtesy of the talented Ibrahim Hamdi.
The lid stays on for now, but we can give you a glimpse at the finalized game logo, courtesy of the talented Ibrahim Hamdi.
Do what you need to do to be less desperate:
- You can work on your skills and get better
- Work a part-time job (No shame in that)
- Have a side-hustle
- Study!
Whatever makes you less desperate makes you more hirable.
Full Ep: youtu.be/w4qlCjrY9TQ
#gamesindustry #gamedev
- You can work on your skills and get better
- Work a part-time job (No shame in that)
- Have a side-hustle
- Study!
Whatever makes you less desperate makes you more hirable.
Full Ep: youtu.be/w4qlCjrY9TQ
#gamesindustry #gamedev
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Do what you need to do to be less desperate:
- You can work on your skills and get better
- Work a part-time job (No shame in that)
- Have a side-hustle
- Study!
Whatever makes you less desperate makes you more hirable.
Full Ep: youtu.be/w4qlCjrY9TQ
#gamesindustry #gamedev
- You can work on your skills and get better
- Work a part-time job (No shame in that)
- Have a side-hustle
- Study!
Whatever makes you less desperate makes you more hirable.
Full Ep: youtu.be/w4qlCjrY9TQ
#gamesindustry #gamedev
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me when the AI bubble bursts
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
me when the AI bubble bursts
Just dropped a new EP with Tech Artist @josephazzam.bsky.social on building the Arabic Games, and about his journey fixing an automatic plants watering system. Don't ask. just watch!
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Just dropped a new EP with Tech Artist @josephazzam.bsky.social on building the Arabic Games, and about his journey fixing an automatic plants watering system. Don't ask. just watch!
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
How game-dev feels like at some times.
youtu.be/W3OK9A_RbSI?...
youtu.be/W3OK9A_RbSI?...
I Made an Original Xbox Portable
YouTube video by James Channel
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
How game-dev feels like at some times.
youtu.be/W3OK9A_RbSI?...
youtu.be/W3OK9A_RbSI?...
Ya'll are not gonna believe this, i'm working on a butterfly effect for a game, my cat jumped on the screen and started playing...
I think the effects is done!
Got art-directed by a cat, my job is awesome?!
I think the effects is done!
Got art-directed by a cat, my job is awesome?!
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ya'll are not gonna believe this, i'm working on a butterfly effect for a game, my cat jumped on the screen and started playing...
I think the effects is done!
Got art-directed by a cat, my job is awesome?!
I think the effects is done!
Got art-directed by a cat, my job is awesome?!
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Two years ago, I played a much earlier build of DOG WITCH, and I just really haven't stopped playing or talking about it since. Incredibly excited for @heckmouse.bsky.social to see this clever little masterwork announced properly.
Magic, mayhem & a pup in a hat! DOG WITCH is almost here!
A turn-based roguelike where dice fuel spells, combos, and chaos. Roll, reroll, and blast your way through a world of strange foes and wild synergies.
Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/DOGWITCH
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3i...
A turn-based roguelike where dice fuel spells, combos, and chaos. Roll, reroll, and blast your way through a world of strange foes and wild synergies.
Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/DOGWITCH
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3i...
Dog Witch - Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by MysticForge
www.youtube.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Two years ago, I played a much earlier build of DOG WITCH, and I just really haven't stopped playing or talking about it since. Incredibly excited for @heckmouse.bsky.social to see this clever little masterwork announced properly.
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It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
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Just to be 100% clear: do not *trust* your employers - that's super silly. The relationship is economical, not based in loyalty, trust, or kindness. There's no judgement in forming a union, just understanding that capitalism requires a risk of financial loss to get companies to do the right thing.
"Unionisation efforts just signal to employers you don’t trust them"
"Just profit share"
Have you been in the industry these past three years? Some ppl just wanna marry the boot
"Just profit share"
Have you been in the industry these past three years? Some ppl just wanna marry the boot
November 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Just to be 100% clear: do not *trust* your employers - that's super silly. The relationship is economical, not based in loyalty, trust, or kindness. There's no judgement in forming a union, just understanding that capitalism requires a risk of financial loss to get companies to do the right thing.
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We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
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I agree
I think Nintendo should let @ramiismail.com remake Golden Sun in an HD2D style
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I agree
Got a rejection letter? Don't take it personally. Steven Cheung explains why it's almost always a business decision and how reacting the wrong way can actually end up harmful.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Got a rejection letter? Don't take it personally. Steven Cheung explains why it's almost always a business decision and how reacting the wrong way can actually end up harmful.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
Your portfolio IS crucial, but it's NOT the whole story. Steven Cheung talks about the unspoken factor that studios REALLY care about, and it’s not just your technical skill.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Your portfolio IS crucial, but it's NOT the whole story. Steven Cheung talks about the unspoken factor that studios REALLY care about, and it’s not just your technical skill.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
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Ever since I went bald, I've been waiting to be cast in a C&C game and it will never happen.
If you can watch this and still don’t see why the games industry might need a serious reboot, maybe it’s time to stop and think about it....
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame
Command & Conquer Evolution And History - 1995 - 2020
YouTube video by zoom3000
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Ever since I went bald, I've been waiting to be cast in a C&C game and it will never happen.
If you can watch this and still don’t see why the games industry might need a serious reboot, maybe it’s time to stop and think about it....
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame
Command & Conquer Evolution And History - 1995 - 2020
YouTube video by zoom3000
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
If you can watch this and still don’t see why the games industry might need a serious reboot, maybe it’s time to stop and think about it....
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/YBlBvwGcefs?... #gamesindustry #gamedev #indiegame