JamesTDG (comms temp closed)
@jamestdg.bsky.social
Freelance pixel, textmode, and vector artist, plus a low poly modeler.
Comms: buymeacoffee.com/jamestdg
Portfolio: jamestdg.newgrounds.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jamestdg
Also the maintainer of @CascadianAction.Bsky.social
#unitethebioregion
Comms: buymeacoffee.com/jamestdg
Portfolio: jamestdg.newgrounds.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jamestdg
Also the maintainer of @CascadianAction.Bsky.social
#unitethebioregion
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#pixelart, #lowpoly, and #textmode #commissions will be temporarily closing on Jan 23rd, as I will be focusing too much on college for the rest of the term to work on art.
Simple YCHs & emojis will remain open, but now is a good time to comm me before it's too late!
www.buymeacoffee.com/jamestdg
Simple YCHs & emojis will remain open, but now is a good time to comm me before it's too late!
www.buymeacoffee.com/jamestdg
Never has a set of documentation driven me to so much insanity than SokoCode... This... game, has no wall checking
Why's this bad? Level 3, Hallways.
FYI, I prefer to use "pawn" to refer to the programmable object, versus the game using "robot".
Why's this bad? Level 3, Hallways.
FYI, I prefer to use "pawn" to refer to the programmable object, versus the game using "robot".
![Mini manual for SokoCode, page 13, Logic Instructions.
"The robot holds a single STATE value that starts as FALSE and can be set to TRUE. This can be used to change the robot's behaviour.
CHK [DIR] - Sets the robot's STATE to true if there is an adjacent box i nteh given direction, otherwise false.
CHF [DIR] - Sets the robot's state to true if the robot is facing the given direction, otherwise false.
SET [TRUE / FALSE] - Sets the robot's STATE.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q4jc3hpjfbwiuo3dkf6wmlph/bafkreihwxfs35inapbxqv6gu66zpdsmo76avy4436ly5lp3x2d3oztqwsm@jpeg)
February 16, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Never has a set of documentation driven me to so much insanity than SokoCode... This... game, has no wall checking
Why's this bad? Level 3, Hallways.
FYI, I prefer to use "pawn" to refer to the programmable object, versus the game using "robot".
Why's this bad? Level 3, Hallways.
FYI, I prefer to use "pawn" to refer to the programmable object, versus the game using "robot".
"hmm I should work on that pets concept for this fan game"
*Several hours later...*
There are so many sprites on this, that I do not want to even bother with the alt text...
*Several hours later...*
There are so many sprites on this, that I do not want to even bother with the alt text...
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"hmm I should work on that pets concept for this fan game"
*Several hours later...*
There are so many sprites on this, that I do not want to even bother with the alt text...
*Several hours later...*
There are so many sprites on this, that I do not want to even bother with the alt text...
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Been saying it but pixel art has been used as a way to launder AI for awhile. @thisislux.bsky.social wrote an entire guide on how they used it to replace their entire workflow, and because they did so in 2023, people didn't clock it and dozens of copycats started appearing.
Not to continue stirring up negativity, but it's so depressing how many people are still following this AI "pixel artist"
February 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Been saying it but pixel art has been used as a way to launder AI for awhile. @thisislux.bsky.social wrote an entire guide on how they used it to replace their entire workflow, and because they did so in 2023, people didn't clock it and dozens of copycats started appearing.
Hey @khill.bsky.social, interesting thought experiment I have, if you were designing the address system for Stargate, how would you handle it?
(Spoilers in thread for how I came up with my own idea; I want my loose ideas to not influence your opinion first)
(Spoilers in thread for how I came up with my own idea; I want my loose ideas to not influence your opinion first)
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Hey @khill.bsky.social, interesting thought experiment I have, if you were designing the address system for Stargate, how would you handle it?
(Spoilers in thread for how I came up with my own idea; I want my loose ideas to not influence your opinion first)
(Spoilers in thread for how I came up with my own idea; I want my loose ideas to not influence your opinion first)
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Ykw, I've been seeing these a lot so how about I give it a try too?
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Ykw, I've been seeing these a lot so how about I give it a try too?
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
Back before I was establishing myself on Newgrounds, and hell, even Imgur (before I quit that place, FUBD!), I was on DeviantArt. After the company completely went in on image generation "tools" ("Generative AI"), I was of a majority of users miffed, and left as a result.
The following remains:
The following remains:
February 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Back before I was establishing myself on Newgrounds, and hell, even Imgur (before I quit that place, FUBD!), I was on DeviantArt. After the company completely went in on image generation "tools" ("Generative AI"), I was of a majority of users miffed, and left as a result.
The following remains:
The following remains:
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"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
Yk, it's a bit ironic now that I'm thinking about it, but despite being technically more powerful, the GBA is easier to emulate than the SNES.
Psp'll struggle with Star Fox or Mario Kart, but if I boot something like the 3D Asterix & Obelix game on the same hardware, smooth as butter SOMEHOW.
Psp'll struggle with Star Fox or Mario Kart, but if I boot something like the 3D Asterix & Obelix game on the same hardware, smooth as butter SOMEHOW.
February 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Yk, it's a bit ironic now that I'm thinking about it, but despite being technically more powerful, the GBA is easier to emulate than the SNES.
Psp'll struggle with Star Fox or Mario Kart, but if I boot something like the 3D Asterix & Obelix game on the same hardware, smooth as butter SOMEHOW.
Psp'll struggle with Star Fox or Mario Kart, but if I boot something like the 3D Asterix & Obelix game on the same hardware, smooth as butter SOMEHOW.
So, regarding the latest Adobe incident, can we have the same thing happen with Autodesk? I'd love it if they get embarrassed so heavily that they lose most of their fucking market share finally.
February 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
So, regarding the latest Adobe incident, can we have the same thing happen with Autodesk? I'd love it if they get embarrassed so heavily that they lose most of their fucking market share finally.
Hey, if anyone knows if a Fallout dev is on here, tag em, they'll love this stupid creature idea.
BEHOLD! The Crocogator!
BEHOLD! The Crocogator!
February 6, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hey, if anyone knows if a Fallout dev is on here, tag em, they'll love this stupid creature idea.
BEHOLD! The Crocogator!
BEHOLD! The Crocogator!
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don't love doing this, but since people have asked and i got mutuals following them
snow-kiss is likely an AI-slop bot
they post cutesy pixel art w/ text like "let me know what you think", "a comment would make my day" but there's too many signs to ignore
bsky.app/profile/snow...
examples below:
snow-kiss is likely an AI-slop bot
they post cutesy pixel art w/ text like "let me know what you think", "a comment would make my day" but there's too many signs to ignore
bsky.app/profile/snow...
examples below:
This is a pixel art piece with a retro vibe. Let me know if it resonates with you—comments are highly appreciated! Please share any suggestions you have!
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames
#SoloDev #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
don't love doing this, but since people have asked and i got mutuals following them
snow-kiss is likely an AI-slop bot
they post cutesy pixel art w/ text like "let me know what you think", "a comment would make my day" but there's too many signs to ignore
bsky.app/profile/snow...
examples below:
snow-kiss is likely an AI-slop bot
they post cutesy pixel art w/ text like "let me know what you think", "a comment would make my day" but there's too many signs to ignore
bsky.app/profile/snow...
examples below:
Halo Infinite. I still want my $60 from my preorder back!
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Halo Infinite. I still want my $60 from my preorder back!
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It is gonna cost me ~$200 USD to replace my 2TB SSD. I could get a 4TB HDD for $80 USD, but I need the ext storage for my stationary Thinkpad.
Although, I am more pissed off that I have lost the project files for my artwork that I made after Jan 7th.
Although, I am more pissed off that I have lost the project files for my artwork that I made after Jan 7th.
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 AM
It is gonna cost me ~$200 USD to replace my 2TB SSD. I could get a 4TB HDD for $80 USD, but I need the ext storage for my stationary Thinkpad.
Although, I am more pissed off that I have lost the project files for my artwork that I made after Jan 7th.
Although, I am more pissed off that I have lost the project files for my artwork that I made after Jan 7th.
Please, no... I need that storage...
WHY?!
WHY?!
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Please, no... I need that storage...
WHY?!
WHY?!
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Apparently Adobe popped to Bluesky like a flower in Spring.
And then ended like that.
And then ended like that.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Apparently Adobe popped to Bluesky like a flower in Spring.
And then ended like that.
And then ended like that.
Share your OC Boundaries:
Fanart:
Encouraged
Shipping:
Reluctant, but willing to see ideas
Fanfic:
Premise needs approval
Draw OC with others:
Yes, BUT, the theming and aesthetic should match. No sense for a pony to interact with a gunrunner
NSFW:
Permission req'd
AI:
A long, painful death.
Fanart:
Encouraged
Shipping:
Reluctant, but willing to see ideas
Fanfic:
Premise needs approval
Draw OC with others:
Yes, BUT, the theming and aesthetic should match. No sense for a pony to interact with a gunrunner
NSFW:
Permission req'd
AI:
A long, painful death.
🎨 Share your OC boundaries
🖌️Fanart?
I actively want this
💞Shipping?
If I haven't drawn the pair you wanna draw, ask first
🖋️Fanfiction?
Nope
♊️Draw their OCs with yours?
If its a ship, ask first
🔞NSFW?
Pinup-style stuff only, I'm kinda picky sorry
🤖AI?
ID FUCKING KILL YOU
🖌️Fanart?
I actively want this
💞Shipping?
If I haven't drawn the pair you wanna draw, ask first
🖋️Fanfiction?
Nope
♊️Draw their OCs with yours?
If its a ship, ask first
🔞NSFW?
Pinup-style stuff only, I'm kinda picky sorry
🤖AI?
ID FUCKING KILL YOU
🎨 Share your OC boundaries
🖌️Fanart?
I will cry years of joy 💙
💞Shipping?
Okay for most OCs, check in beforehand please/check their toyhouse
🖋️Fanfiction?
Friends only
♊️Draw their OCs with yours?
If it's romantic/nsfw, ask first please
🔞NSFW?
Usually yes, but ask first
🤖AI?
Fuck off
🖌️Fanart?
I will cry years of joy 💙
💞Shipping?
Okay for most OCs, check in beforehand please/check their toyhouse
🖋️Fanfiction?
Friends only
♊️Draw their OCs with yours?
If it's romantic/nsfw, ask first please
🔞NSFW?
Usually yes, but ask first
🤖AI?
Fuck off
February 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Share your OC Boundaries:
Fanart:
Encouraged
Shipping:
Reluctant, but willing to see ideas
Fanfic:
Premise needs approval
Draw OC with others:
Yes, BUT, the theming and aesthetic should match. No sense for a pony to interact with a gunrunner
NSFW:
Permission req'd
AI:
A long, painful death.
Fanart:
Encouraged
Shipping:
Reluctant, but willing to see ideas
Fanfic:
Premise needs approval
Draw OC with others:
Yes, BUT, the theming and aesthetic should match. No sense for a pony to interact with a gunrunner
NSFW:
Permission req'd
AI:
A long, painful death.
So, I figure as a treat since I forgot to publish the art to Newgrounds until just now, I would at least share an early attempt to redesign Sorrokin
www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jam...
#pixelart
www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jam...
#pixelart
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM
So, I figure as a treat since I forgot to publish the art to Newgrounds until just now, I would at least share an early attempt to redesign Sorrokin
www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jam...
#pixelart
www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jam...
#pixelart
So, taking a small break from Matrixed RN to scrape some rust off of my photoshop skills, made the Spartan Laser look like it was from Halo CE. Well, at least tried to lol. There was so much smudging work done, that I made it look like it was just painted.
February 1, 2026 at 7:43 AM
So, taking a small break from Matrixed RN to scrape some rust off of my photoshop skills, made the Spartan Laser look like it was from Halo CE. Well, at least tried to lol. There was so much smudging work done, that I made it look like it was just painted.
So small survey for the upcoming game #Matrixed, what ASCII characters would you think would be necessary to include as glyphs?
I went nutty creating some (okay, a lot...) that may never be used in the 3x3 matrix by others, so I want to trim as many "canon" glyphs I gotta make.
#gamedev
I went nutty creating some (okay, a lot...) that may never be used in the 3x3 matrix by others, so I want to trim as many "canon" glyphs I gotta make.
#gamedev
February 1, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Oh god, why TF did I just force myself to do this...
So, I have now made official glyphs for #Matrixed that consist of...
- Uppercase characters
- Lowercase characters
- Numbers
- Special characters
- Æ
- The full Greek alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
#pixelart #puzzle #puzzlegame #gamedev
So, I have now made official glyphs for #Matrixed that consist of...
- Uppercase characters
- Lowercase characters
- Numbers
- Special characters
- Æ
- The full Greek alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
#pixelart #puzzle #puzzlegame #gamedev
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Oh god, why TF did I just force myself to do this...
So, I have now made official glyphs for #Matrixed that consist of...
- Uppercase characters
- Lowercase characters
- Numbers
- Special characters
- Æ
- The full Greek alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
#pixelart #puzzle #puzzlegame #gamedev
So, I have now made official glyphs for #Matrixed that consist of...
- Uppercase characters
- Lowercase characters
- Numbers
- Special characters
- Æ
- The full Greek alphabet (both upper and lowercase)
#pixelart #puzzle #puzzlegame #gamedev
Fun update to this project: I turned the 3x3 matrix into a VB program, unfortunately it spoils how you're supposed to understand the rules of puzzle 11 lol
January 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Fun update to this project: I turned the 3x3 matrix into a VB program, unfortunately it spoils how you're supposed to understand the rules of puzzle 11 lol
Ykw, I've been seeing these a lot so how about I give it a try too?
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Ykw, I've been seeing these a lot so how about I give it a try too?
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
1 like = 1 game: art inspiration edition!
Each game I post in this thread will come with an explainer as to the influence on my art style.
I'm currently designing a small puzzle game, here's just a few prototype levels I've thought up. I want you all to figure it out on your own.
Let me know if there's any "bugs" with this, 11's communication may need to be redesigned.
Let me know if there's any "bugs" with this, 11's communication may need to be redesigned.
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I'm currently designing a small puzzle game, here's just a few prototype levels I've thought up. I want you all to figure it out on your own.
Let me know if there's any "bugs" with this, 11's communication may need to be redesigned.
Let me know if there's any "bugs" with this, 11's communication may need to be redesigned.