Jeff Hamilton
@jeffhamilton.bsky.social
Game designer at Blizzard. He/him. Fan of: comics, music, archery, my cats. Personal account, all opinions are just mine.
formerly @jeffahamilton on Twitter
https://jhamilton.bearblog.dev/blog/ for blog-shaped thoughts
formerly @jeffahamilton on Twitter
https://jhamilton.bearblog.dev/blog/ for blog-shaped thoughts
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Jeff Hamilton
@jeffhamilton.bsky.social
· May 13
(bored) I should put 3 to 8 irons in the fire
(later)
(juggling 8 flaming irons) damn this is kinda hard
(later)
(juggling 8 flaming irons) damn this is kinda hard
decent Stellaris evening. Opened the Crystal Rift and defended them against their waves of invaders, and grew my empire of sentient robots big enough to threaten the Fallen Empires.
February 14, 2026 at 9:23 AM
decent Stellaris evening. Opened the Crystal Rift and defended them against their waves of invaders, and grew my empire of sentient robots big enough to threaten the Fallen Empires.
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In a world where journalism is collapsing, Sounder At Heart is launching its first print magazine this week. That's right, local sports journalism you can hold in your hand. I've got a column in there about World Cup logistics. Click the link for your copy.
Brian Schmetzer approved. Get yours here: sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/products
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 AM
In a world where journalism is collapsing, Sounder At Heart is launching its first print magazine this week. That's right, local sports journalism you can hold in your hand. I've got a column in there about World Cup logistics. Click the link for your copy.
tired in my soul
February 14, 2026 at 5:09 AM
tired in my soul
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February 13, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Very excited for this: @unormal.bsky.social and I will be on a panel at Coding Medieval Worlds 6, a workshop bringing historians and game devs together
all virtual, Feb 21st and 22nd
all virtual, Feb 21st and 22nd
Looking forward to Coding Medieval Worlds 6, now one week away! We've got a great array of panels and discussions on this year's theme, including on research for #GameDev, history as mechanics, and getting information across to players!
Find out about these events at: exilian.co.uk/codingworlds/
Find out about these events at: exilian.co.uk/codingworlds/
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Very excited for this: @unormal.bsky.social and I will be on a panel at Coding Medieval Worlds 6, a workshop bringing historians and game devs together
all virtual, Feb 21st and 22nd
all virtual, Feb 21st and 22nd
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Poison Ivy and Black Cat are both eligible in the graphic works category, for your consideration
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Poison Ivy and Black Cat are both eligible in the graphic works category, for your consideration
very cute besweatered dog in the coffee shop this morning
February 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
very cute besweatered dog in the coffee shop this morning
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One of the most atmospheric games I’ve played recently is Metal Garden, a short FPS with a very unique feel.
The gigantic structures make me think of Ico, with a more industrial twist.
And it’s unapologetically gray.
The gigantic structures make me think of Ico, with a more industrial twist.
And it’s unapologetically gray.
February 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
One of the most atmospheric games I’ve played recently is Metal Garden, a short FPS with a very unique feel.
The gigantic structures make me think of Ico, with a more industrial twist.
And it’s unapologetically gray.
The gigantic structures make me think of Ico, with a more industrial twist.
And it’s unapologetically gray.
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oh my god??
February 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
oh my god??
i had time for stellaris tonight but no brain power remaining
February 13, 2026 at 6:31 AM
i had time for stellaris tonight but no brain power remaining
right - show up and fight like hell for what you believe in. If it's not enough then at least you built some capacity to try again and reach further. (from my pov i mean about workplace organizing but really, about everything)
I would just add an analogous lesson in the arena of elections for public office:
It is not losing elections that, in themselves, constitutes failure; it is reproducing the cultural norm of treating those losses as a basis for demoralization, demobilization, and not trying again that's the failure.
It is not losing elections that, in themselves, constitutes failure; it is reproducing the cultural norm of treating those losses as a basis for demoralization, demobilization, and not trying again that's the failure.
We also cannot be afraid to lose union elections. In fact, we cannot be afraid to lose on a larger scale. It is far better to fight and lose than to not fight at all. In fact, the insistence on running union elections only if we will win is contributing to our slow death.
February 13, 2026 at 6:07 AM
right - show up and fight like hell for what you believe in. If it's not enough then at least you built some capacity to try again and reach further. (from my pov i mean about workplace organizing but really, about everything)
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Fans mourning Bud Cort might be interested to know there is a new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater,” about the film’s 115-week run at the Minneapolis-area cinema in 1972-74.
Gift Link:
www.startribune.com/john-gaspard...
Gift Link:
www.startribune.com/john-gaspard...
That time ‘Harold and Maude’ ran at Edina theater so long that people picketed
Local nonfiction: Minneapolis writer John Gaspard, who was an usher at the Edina venue, wrote a book about the historic run.
www.startribune.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Fans mourning Bud Cort might be interested to know there is a new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater,” about the film’s 115-week run at the Minneapolis-area cinema in 1972-74.
Gift Link:
www.startribune.com/john-gaspard...
Gift Link:
www.startribune.com/john-gaspard...
every day bedtime strikes sooner
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
every day bedtime strikes sooner
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hold on i gotta take this
February 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
hold on i gotta take this
oh shit?
February 13, 2026 at 12:09 AM
oh shit?
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we know this, but a reminder: anytime ICE CBP etc says they’re drawing down their presence in a city, it’s bullshit. whatever their numbers, lawless federal agents remain behind & still cause havoc & kidnap people. Also relocated agents just go somewhere else to destroy lives. Abolish ICE end DHS
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
we know this, but a reminder: anytime ICE CBP etc says they’re drawing down their presence in a city, it’s bullshit. whatever their numbers, lawless federal agents remain behind & still cause havoc & kidnap people. Also relocated agents just go somewhere else to destroy lives. Abolish ICE end DHS
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look at how cute my boy is
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
look at how cute my boy is
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Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
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Fun news! We're looking for a narrative designer to join our team. Help us work on Star Wars Jedi! ✨ jobs.ea.com/en_US/career...
Narrative Designer (Star Wars Jedi)
jobs.ea.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Fun news! We're looking for a narrative designer to join our team. Help us work on Star Wars Jedi! ✨ jobs.ea.com/en_US/career...
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I'm SO mad, I got kidnapped by evil scientists and put in the evil science facility where they give you psychic powers and wings and stuff but I was in the control group so nothing happened
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I'm SO mad, I got kidnapped by evil scientists and put in the evil science facility where they give you psychic powers and wings and stuff but I was in the control group so nothing happened
beignets at work today! taste just as good as the ones from coffee call.
February 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
beignets at work today! taste just as good as the ones from coffee call.