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Rive @rive.app · Aug 28

One little omnibar in @gamesdonequick.com's speedrun livestream carried more weight than most broadcast systems. Built by @supportclass.net. Learn how they did it:
rive.app/blog/the-bro...

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Sep 4

iow: This would not be a vibe coding session. We're not talking about sitting back & letting it write your website for you.

We're talking about having it write code on a line-by-line level as you work with it on each feature branch directly, ensuring that it only writes what you want it to write.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm not aware of any actually good speech to code transcription tools yet :/. Intent is when the AI writes code, programmer would have the knowledge to review and control what's written to ensure that code meets the intent of the programmer and not what the AI wishes to do.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Sep 4

As someone who's recently disabled, I've been faced with this issue myself and I'm curious what people think.

Please take a moment to vote on my poll regarding generative AI as a tool for programing with physical disabilities.

strawpoll.com/XOgOVbjGQn3

Is it acceptable to use Gen AI as a coding tool for physical disabilities? - StrawPoll

What is your opinion? Vote now: Yes, it's okay., No, unacceptable., I don't care.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Jul 28

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Just say " I get uncomfortable when a trans woman outperforms me in a speedrun."

That's all you have to do to start.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · May 30

🎶IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!🎶

With the help of our friends @magfest‬.org, we're so excited to announce ‪@themegas.bsky.social‬ as our first in-person standalone concert at #SGDQ2025!!!!!!

See them live Friday, July 11!!!! 🎵 (more details coming soon!)

gamesdonequick.com/schedule

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · May 14

Emails will be going on to those who were not selected as well as those who were. But I will take a little bit of time until we are certain about who is going and who is not. So we don't want to send premature decline emails. I hope you understand and please be patient with us. Thank you!

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · May 14

Absolutely.l We were just down bto the wire deciding if this was the event to give it a shot. This is very much a trial run. There won't be a large number of tables available, and we expect some bumps in the road. But what we learn here will be absolutely brought forward to the next one.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · May 14

For the first time EVER we're adding an Artist Alley to #SGDQ2025!!

Applications are open for artists, makers, and indie devs who'd like to join us this summer!💙

*Apps close May 26, 11:59PM ET

🎨 Artist App: forms.gle/7MPGRCrxXg...

🕹️Indie Dev. App: forms.gle/icjSZYPiHN...

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Feb 6

We are LIVE all weekend with Back to Black!!!

Join us in celebrating Black Joy while we raise money to support @raceforward.org!! 💙

gamesdonequick.com

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Feb 3

WE'RE SO EXCITED WE MIGHT JUST THROW UP, BECAUSE BACK TO BLACK STARTS THIS THURSDAY!!!!!!

gamesdonequick.com/schedule/54

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Feb 3

Bluesky HYYYYPE!!!

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Feb 4

Don't forget to tell them that you were being watched by tens of thousands of people live. That usually gets folks going. And if that didn't help have them call me I'll sort them out lol

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Feb 3

I also feel that it's extremely dangerous to alter the rules to a prize pool. You should be extremely clear of why, what, and that you have the right to even do so. Unless the change is necessary to protect the fundamental integrity of the contest, IMO it should wait till the next event. That's all.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Feb 3

Also, Milo could've maintained a USD bank account and avoided paying conversion fees twice to pay US contractors. Furthermore, if the agreement was $20 an hour USD, that should be AFTER any costs for conversion. PayPal offers you that option when you pay someone.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Feb 3

If you are promised 20/hr USD, you should be paid exactly that, as a contractor. Avoid PayPal to avoid those fees. You will owe your own taxes. If you're paid less for any reason you've been underpaid and should be able to claim the difference IMO.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Feb 3

I don't want to act like I understand the whole PACE situation. So I'm going to focus on the past issue at the end of the summary Google Doc. @greensuigi.bsky.social

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Jan 22

We're working on it!

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Riekelt @rieke.lt · Jan 21

Exactly what I expect. While here in NL we aren't as held back (yet at this rate), @bsgmarathon.com supports the same here.

Love to our community and the LGBTQ+ community in general

Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Jan 21

Friends of GDQ, I want you to know that trans & non-binary people will ALWAYS be welcome & supported by GDQ. I am keeping a close eye on what the Federal gov't's next moves will be, and if we need to fight, we will.

We will support any efforts to protect your right to bodily autonomy. Full stop.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Jan 21

Friends of GDQ, I want you to know that trans & non-binary people will ALWAYS be welcome & supported by GDQ. I am keeping a close eye on what the Federal gov't's next moves will be, and if we need to fight, we will.

We will support any efforts to protect your right to bodily autonomy. Full stop.

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Jan 12

This AGDQ2025 was incredible. Thank you all so much for making it one of the most entertaining events we’ve had in many years!

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Nov 6

We're working on it

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Nov 6

If you are scared after the election, just remember you have friends who care about you. This isn't the end of the world.

GDQ will also be there for you, always, to provide a time of peace to give yourself a break from the bitterness of the world. We can & will continue to do good for those in need

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Nov 5

Hey. You. Yeah, you. Did you vote yet?

What do you mean no? Get your ass to the booths and vote!

I’ll see ya there!

(And remember, even if the polls close, as long as you stay in line you’re legally allowed to vote)

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Cool Matty @mattmerkle.bsky.social · Oct 22

Maybe for the best