Jen Klasing, aka Questifer
@questifer.bsky.social
Senior Quest Designer at Amazon Games (New World), previously Crop Circle (RIP) and World of Warcraft. Dog mom, volcano nerd, roleplayer.
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Hi! I'm Jen, a quest/mission/content/narrative/whathaveyou designer who mostly just wants to give players Cool Things To Do, and maybe have them feel things while they do it.
If they're feeling up to it. It's okay, I don't read all quest text either.
Miscellaneous things in 🧵
Hi! I'm Jen, a quest/mission/content/narrative/whathaveyou designer who mostly just wants to give players Cool Things To Do, and maybe have them feel things while they do it.
If they're feeling up to it. It's okay, I don't read all quest text either.
Miscellaneous things in 🧵
Eyeing some hard left turns on my life trajectory.
I'm finding it really hard to justify staying in game dev at this point. I've accomplished so much, I got my dream job right out the gate, I've made the things I wanted to make.
What's left but to be chronically underemployed?
I'm finding it really hard to justify staying in game dev at this point. I've accomplished so much, I got my dream job right out the gate, I've made the things I wanted to make.
What's left but to be chronically underemployed?
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Eyeing some hard left turns on my life trajectory.
I'm finding it really hard to justify staying in game dev at this point. I've accomplished so much, I got my dream job right out the gate, I've made the things I wanted to make.
What's left but to be chronically underemployed?
I'm finding it really hard to justify staying in game dev at this point. I've accomplished so much, I got my dream job right out the gate, I've made the things I wanted to make.
What's left but to be chronically underemployed?
Re: Price discourse
The problem isn't the price point of games. There are tons of games at virtually every price point.
One huge factor is that there are so many amazing games still compatible with modern devices that new games are competing with legacy titles. Not a bad thing! But a factor.
The problem isn't the price point of games. There are tons of games at virtually every price point.
One huge factor is that there are so many amazing games still compatible with modern devices that new games are competing with legacy titles. Not a bad thing! But a factor.
February 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Re: Price discourse
The problem isn't the price point of games. There are tons of games at virtually every price point.
One huge factor is that there are so many amazing games still compatible with modern devices that new games are competing with legacy titles. Not a bad thing! But a factor.
The problem isn't the price point of games. There are tons of games at virtually every price point.
One huge factor is that there are so many amazing games still compatible with modern devices that new games are competing with legacy titles. Not a bad thing! But a factor.
I know self publishing is an AI hellhole right now, but is traditional publishing still a """viable""" route? I am starting to feel the beginnings of a book percolate.
February 13, 2026 at 5:51 AM
I know self publishing is an AI hellhole right now, but is traditional publishing still a """viable""" route? I am starting to feel the beginnings of a book percolate.
What do I do if not make games? The reprise.
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
What do I do if not make games? The reprise.
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the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
Highguard developer Wildlight has reportedly laid off most of its team, says one a level designer sharing the news of layoffs.
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
The cloud of executive dysfunction after my trip is starting to lift. Not a lot. But enough that I can maybe go outside tonight. And shower.
February 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The cloud of executive dysfunction after my trip is starting to lift. Not a lot. But enough that I can maybe go outside tonight. And shower.
What do I do if not make games?
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
What do I do if not make games?
I have to be an adult and file for unemployment and cobra benefits today (there was some weird garden leave situation at Amazon, my last day wasn't until Jan 26th), but my executive function is in shambles after my trip. This unfortunately can't wait.
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I have to be an adult and file for unemployment and cobra benefits today (there was some weird garden leave situation at Amazon, my last day wasn't until Jan 26th), but my executive function is in shambles after my trip. This unfortunately can't wait.
My extremely boomer dad about Bad Bunny: "It's not my cup of tea but I'm not mad about it."
His main expression during the show was '?????'
His main expression during the show was '?????'
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
My extremely boomer dad about Bad Bunny: "It's not my cup of tea but I'm not mad about it."
His main expression during the show was '?????'
His main expression during the show was '?????'
Real hard to watch Big Sporting Event rituals without wanting to throw things at my screen.
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Real hard to watch Big Sporting Event rituals without wanting to throw things at my screen.
Nothing quite like getting lost in nature to put things into perspective. My problems are small and temporary. I am small and temporary and it isn't a bad thing.
The best we can hope for is to make life better for ourselves and those around us in any way we can.
The best we can hope for is to make life better for ourselves and those around us in any way we can.
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Nothing quite like getting lost in nature to put things into perspective. My problems are small and temporary. I am small and temporary and it isn't a bad thing.
The best we can hope for is to make life better for ourselves and those around us in any way we can.
The best we can hope for is to make life better for ourselves and those around us in any way we can.
Prepping for a long car camping trip and a friend helped me put together a little plywood platform to sleep level. I've been car camping for over a year for LARP and it's frankly astounding what a huge quality of life 12 degrees is.
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Prepping for a long car camping trip and a friend helped me put together a little plywood platform to sleep level. I've been car camping for over a year for LARP and it's frankly astounding what a huge quality of life 12 degrees is.
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Lil' comic about hope and longing 💗
January 21, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Lil' comic about hope and longing 💗
I worked very briefly at an Ubisoft studio in 2020 and that was enough to put me off the entire org.
My heart goes out to those who have to deal with that out of touch, utterly sociopathic leadership that treats devs like interchangeable pawns.
My heart goes out to those who have to deal with that out of touch, utterly sociopathic leadership that treats devs like interchangeable pawns.
January 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I worked very briefly at an Ubisoft studio in 2020 and that was enough to put me off the entire org.
My heart goes out to those who have to deal with that out of touch, utterly sociopathic leadership that treats devs like interchangeable pawns.
My heart goes out to those who have to deal with that out of touch, utterly sociopathic leadership that treats devs like interchangeable pawns.
Hope feels nice. I'm just gonna bask in that for a bit. Reality will be there when I'm ready.
January 21, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Hope feels nice. I'm just gonna bask in that for a bit. Reality will be there when I'm ready.
Picked up Star Rupture in Early Access and it's scratching the Satisfactory itch and a few others I didn't know I had. Already INCREDIBLY polished, with maybe some opportunities for progression smoothing, but like... wow.
Survival + Factory + Shootin' Aliens is a winning combo.
Survival + Factory + Shootin' Aliens is a winning combo.
January 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Picked up Star Rupture in Early Access and it's scratching the Satisfactory itch and a few others I didn't know I had. Already INCREDIBLY polished, with maybe some opportunities for progression smoothing, but like... wow.
Survival + Factory + Shootin' Aliens is a winning combo.
Survival + Factory + Shootin' Aliens is a winning combo.
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Hey everyone, got a request from a RSM (Rancho Santa Margarita) community member, they're asking for people to show up for their Jan. 28th city council meeting at 7pm to denounce their mayor for saying he would "proudly stand with ICE."
(the comment is at 36:45)
(the comment is at 36:45)
City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 14th, 2026
Live and Recorded Public meetings of City Council Regular Meeting for City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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January 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Hey everyone, got a request from a RSM (Rancho Santa Margarita) community member, they're asking for people to show up for their Jan. 28th city council meeting at 7pm to denounce their mayor for saying he would "proudly stand with ICE."
(the comment is at 36:45)
(the comment is at 36:45)
Said no to a recruiter call because the game being pitched to me had every single female character in a thong.
I'm not THAT unemployed.
I'm not THAT unemployed.
January 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Said no to a recruiter call because the game being pitched to me had every single female character in a thong.
I'm not THAT unemployed.
I'm not THAT unemployed.
Crunching for 1 (one) year gave me chronic gastritis, a facial tik, cystic acne, and insomnia that tripped off the worst manic episode of my life.
It took 4 years for all of this to resolve after that period of crunch ended.
It took 4 years for all of this to resolve after that period of crunch ended.
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Crunching for 1 (one) year gave me chronic gastritis, a facial tik, cystic acne, and insomnia that tripped off the worst manic episode of my life.
It took 4 years for all of this to resolve after that period of crunch ended.
It took 4 years for all of this to resolve after that period of crunch ended.
We're the baddies :(
I'm just one voice in a huge nation with an absolute madman at the helm, but the vast majority of us don't support this and are appalled by this unprovoked violence.
My heart aches for the people of Venezuela. I'm so sorry.
I'm just one voice in a huge nation with an absolute madman at the helm, but the vast majority of us don't support this and are appalled by this unprovoked violence.
My heart aches for the people of Venezuela. I'm so sorry.
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
We're the baddies :(
I'm just one voice in a huge nation with an absolute madman at the helm, but the vast majority of us don't support this and are appalled by this unprovoked violence.
My heart aches for the people of Venezuela. I'm so sorry.
I'm just one voice in a huge nation with an absolute madman at the helm, but the vast majority of us don't support this and are appalled by this unprovoked violence.
My heart aches for the people of Venezuela. I'm so sorry.
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Remember how appalled we all were in 2022 when Russia completely unprovoked attacked Ukraine? That is what we’re doing tonight with Venezuela. We are the bad guys here. Everyone who supports this is supporting unprovoked murder. Fuck every last one of them
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Remember how appalled we all were in 2022 when Russia completely unprovoked attacked Ukraine? That is what we’re doing tonight with Venezuela. We are the bad guys here. Everyone who supports this is supporting unprovoked murder. Fuck every last one of them
You ever just want to take a wild swing in another direction?
I had so much fun researching and planning this trip that I'd love to help others take awesome road trips too.
There's a part of me that wants to make this an app. That's a lot.
I had so much fun researching and planning this trip that I'd love to help others take awesome road trips too.
There's a part of me that wants to make this an app. That's a lot.
December 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
You ever just want to take a wild swing in another direction?
I had so much fun researching and planning this trip that I'd love to help others take awesome road trips too.
There's a part of me that wants to make this an app. That's a lot.
I had so much fun researching and planning this trip that I'd love to help others take awesome road trips too.
There's a part of me that wants to make this an app. That's a lot.
I heard you need to eat their heart and then you have to defeat them in hand to hand combat in a dream, but ymmv
The secret to networking in video games is to meet lots of peers at a similar stage in their careers. Identify one who's really talented; you must then kill them and bury their heart under a crossroad. A thing wearing their face will contact you in 7 days and offer to elevate you, at a price.
December 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I heard you need to eat their heart and then you have to defeat them in hand to hand combat in a dream, but ymmv
My planning streak is satisfied. I just finished booking myself a 15 day road trip through Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona where I will visit 9 national parks, 13 national monuments, and see Sedona and Roswell in the mix! Very much looking forward to hiking and walking my ass off in between driving.
December 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
My planning streak is satisfied. I just finished booking myself a 15 day road trip through Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona where I will visit 9 national parks, 13 national monuments, and see Sedona and Roswell in the mix! Very much looking forward to hiking and walking my ass off in between driving.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5