Owen
@olandgren.bsky.social
I help make a video game (Senior Game Designer II, WoW). Views expressed are not those of my employer. Cats, books, games, anime, MN sports, sumo, and other assorted nonsense.
Avatar courtesy the talented @aethersen.bsky.social
Avatar courtesy the talented @aethersen.bsky.social
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The Morning Monty has a case of resting Monday face.
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Morning Monty has a case of resting Monday face.
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Good morning team, seems the sun does come up on Monday. #DailyKaylee #MondayMotivation
February 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Good morning team, seems the sun does come up on Monday. #DailyKaylee #MondayMotivation
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goooood morning it is chilly and wet but we missed the worst of the rain - so no raincoat today - and she even got some petting from a neighbor friend so yes, even while damp: Lucy Loved That Walk
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
goooood morning it is chilly and wet but we missed the worst of the rain - so no raincoat today - and she even got some petting from a neighbor friend so yes, even while damp: Lucy Loved That Walk
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There are a lot of roles in game dev where someone bad in a role can do damage, but a bad producer can be so unbelievably damaging that it truly would be better to have no one in the role at all.
Just as good producers are force multipliers, bad producers are like throwing sand into a gearbox.
Just as good producers are force multipliers, bad producers are like throwing sand into a gearbox.
A good producer is absolutely an incredible force multiplier and allows the folks who are creating the actual artifacts to be more effective.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
I reposted this, and then saw some discourse in the replies, so here's my take: big games absolutely need managers and producers. In fact, as I've grown older, more of my time is spent on being a manager and producer. But I think the underlying sentiment here is: trust the people in the trenches.
February 2, 2026 at 4:19 AM
There are a lot of roles in game dev where someone bad in a role can do damage, but a bad producer can be so unbelievably damaging that it truly would be better to have no one in the role at all.
Just as good producers are force multipliers, bad producers are like throwing sand into a gearbox.
Just as good producers are force multipliers, bad producers are like throwing sand into a gearbox.
A good producer is absolutely an incredible force multiplier and allows the folks who are creating the actual artifacts to be more effective.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
I reposted this, and then saw some discourse in the replies, so here's my take: big games absolutely need managers and producers. In fact, as I've grown older, more of my time is spent on being a manager and producer. But I think the underlying sentiment here is: trust the people in the trenches.
I know several games made solely by programmers, I know none made only by project managers.
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 AM
A good producer is absolutely an incredible force multiplier and allows the folks who are creating the actual artifacts to be more effective.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
A producer beholden to methodology or who does not understand the needs of the game they're working, however, can do irreparable damage very easily.
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cowboy & his new song and dance
February 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
cowboy & his new song and dance
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consider if you will: this cat and his fang
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
consider if you will: this cat and his fang
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he's literally under the blanket
February 1, 2026 at 2:12 AM
he's literally under the blanket
Bread vs Solstice in grand finals? I think I've seen that before!
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Bread vs Solstice in grand finals? I think I've seen that before!
What I should be doing: continuing the cleaning/disposal of stuff in the apartment.
What I actually did: went down the CTS FKM strap rabbit hole on Aliexpress, watched 2XKO at Frosty.
What I actually did: went down the CTS FKM strap rabbit hole on Aliexpress, watched 2XKO at Frosty.
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
What I should be doing: continuing the cleaning/disposal of stuff in the apartment.
What I actually did: went down the CTS FKM strap rabbit hole on Aliexpress, watched 2XKO at Frosty.
What I actually did: went down the CTS FKM strap rabbit hole on Aliexpress, watched 2XKO at Frosty.
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A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.
January 31, 2026 at 11:12 PM
A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Bonus: a very soft and handsome young man in Texas (courtesy of my stepmom)
January 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Bonus: a very soft and handsome young man in Texas (courtesy of my stepmom)
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The Morning Monty blesses your weekend with this delicate blep.
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The Morning Monty blesses your weekend with this delicate blep.
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5-2. That's crazy
January 31, 2026 at 6:54 PM
5-2. That's crazy
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lmao after getting up I got ambushed by a medal that @davin.bsky.social 3D printed for me ahead of time? just waiting for this moment? WOW
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
lmao after getting up I got ambushed by a medal that @davin.bsky.social 3D printed for me ahead of time? just waiting for this moment? WOW
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Apparently they found a better print of Manos and it’s getting a 4k restoration I’m so happy. That movie still sucks.
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Apparently they found a better print of Manos and it’s getting a 4k restoration I’m so happy. That movie still sucks.
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Does he ever get tired of being a goober
January 31, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Does he ever get tired of being a goober
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anyway good night
January 31, 2026 at 6:18 AM
anyway good night
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he can't keep getting away with this
January 31, 2026 at 1:59 AM
he can't keep getting away with this
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24 y/o i'm seeing told me his friend is really into Weezer and learning of the existence of early 20s Weezer guys was like the part in Bloodborne where you start seeing the sky monsters
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
24 y/o i'm seeing told me his friend is really into Weezer and learning of the existence of early 20s Weezer guys was like the part in Bloodborne where you start seeing the sky monsters
Barleywine definitely up there in the pantheon of things I really miss that haven't been replicated in the NA space.
bartender at the bottle shop went “ope, this rang up as a 4-pack” before checking again and seeing that no, it’s just a seventeen-dollar can of beer
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Barleywine definitely up there in the pantheon of things I really miss that haven't been replicated in the NA space.