Scott Fine
@scottmfine.bsky.social
Systems and Economy Designer | Game Design Blogger | Currently at Skydance Interactive working on Behemoth VR | Kung Fu Factory & level5-IA Alumni | All views are my own
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Ralph "SkillUp" Panebianco has built a successful YouTube career with more than one million subscribers. So naturally, his next move is... to start a video game website?
I spoke to Panebianco about his new venture ("no ads, no AI") and why he's doing it: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
I spoke to Panebianco about his new venture ("no ads, no AI") and why he's doing it: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
As Video-Game Media Struggles, Star YouTuber Launches New Outlet
Websites like Polygon and Kotaku are facing huge challenges, opening opportunities for newcomers
www.bloomberg.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ralph "SkillUp" Panebianco has built a successful YouTube career with more than one million subscribers. So naturally, his next move is... to start a video game website?
I spoke to Panebianco about his new venture ("no ads, no AI") and why he's doing it: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
I spoke to Panebianco about his new venture ("no ads, no AI") and why he's doing it: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Unity completely botched their new pricing delivery. But it’s an AND not an OR. Much of the community thinks it is OR, myself 10 min ago included
You need to have a large # of downloads AND make a ton of money a year before you start getting dinged.
I don’t think it’s going to bankrupt anyone.
You need to have a large # of downloads AND make a ton of money a year before you start getting dinged.
I don’t think it’s going to bankrupt anyone.
September 12, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Unity completely botched their new pricing delivery. But it’s an AND not an OR. Much of the community thinks it is OR, myself 10 min ago included
You need to have a large # of downloads AND make a ton of money a year before you start getting dinged.
I don’t think it’s going to bankrupt anyone.
You need to have a large # of downloads AND make a ton of money a year before you start getting dinged.
I don’t think it’s going to bankrupt anyone.
Let’s goooo! Aeldari are still a problem, but now they’re the only problem. 😂🤣😅
I love warhammer lol
I love warhammer lol
September 12, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Let’s goooo! Aeldari are still a problem, but now they’re the only problem. 😂🤣😅
I love warhammer lol
I love warhammer lol
🕹️ My game design newsletter, Signposted issue 3 is coming out on Monday!
⚔ In this issue we're talking Zelda Tears of the Kingdom’s durability and what design decisions make it work
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⚔ In this issue we're talking Zelda Tears of the Kingdom’s durability and what design decisions make it work
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September 8, 2023 at 5:06 PM
🕹️ My game design newsletter, Signposted issue 3 is coming out on Monday!
⚔ In this issue we're talking Zelda Tears of the Kingdom’s durability and what design decisions make it work
📧 Get it delivered to your inbox by signing up at the link below!
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⚔ In this issue we're talking Zelda Tears of the Kingdom’s durability and what design decisions make it work
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So Aeldari lost the fire prism.
But for the most part… I think they’re gonna be okay.
Time to debate my list changes. 😌
But for the most part… I think they’re gonna be okay.
Time to debate my list changes. 😌
September 7, 2023 at 5:35 PM
So Aeldari lost the fire prism.
But for the most part… I think they’re gonna be okay.
Time to debate my list changes. 😌
But for the most part… I think they’re gonna be okay.
Time to debate my list changes. 😌
Gamedev, 40k, puppies?
September 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Gamedev, 40k, puppies?
Issue #3 of my free game design newsletter, Signposted, is going out on Monday!
This time around we’ll be discussing Zelda TotK’s durability system, concluding the designer poll, and as always, highlighting the best game design content from around the web!
Sign up in the link in the comments.
This time around we’ll be discussing Zelda TotK’s durability system, concluding the designer poll, and as always, highlighting the best game design content from around the web!
Sign up in the link in the comments.
September 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Issue #3 of my free game design newsletter, Signposted, is going out on Monday!
This time around we’ll be discussing Zelda TotK’s durability system, concluding the designer poll, and as always, highlighting the best game design content from around the web!
Sign up in the link in the comments.
This time around we’ll be discussing Zelda TotK’s durability system, concluding the designer poll, and as always, highlighting the best game design content from around the web!
Sign up in the link in the comments.
Data slate is this Thursday for warhammer 40k.
Place your bets.
Aeldari, still on top? Or nerfed into the ground?
I’m going with continuing to reign supreme.
Place your bets.
Aeldari, still on top? Or nerfed into the ground?
I’m going with continuing to reign supreme.
September 6, 2023 at 3:31 AM
Data slate is this Thursday for warhammer 40k.
Place your bets.
Aeldari, still on top? Or nerfed into the ground?
I’m going with continuing to reign supreme.
Place your bets.
Aeldari, still on top? Or nerfed into the ground?
I’m going with continuing to reign supreme.
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Heart goes out to those affected by the closing of Volition Games. We are currently hiring for several positions at Cold Iron Studios. We're a remote only company! coldironstudios.com/careers/
August 31, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Heart goes out to those affected by the closing of Volition Games. We are currently hiring for several positions at Cold Iron Studios. We're a remote only company! coldironstudios.com/careers/
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Volition friends, my heart breaks to hear the news today. Crystal is hiring, and my team in particular, so if you are searching, please reach out. (Design, Production, Engineering)
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
Lead Combat Designer
Remote/Flexible
boards.greenhouse.io
August 31, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Volition friends, my heart breaks to hear the news today. Crystal is hiring, and my team in particular, so if you are searching, please reach out. (Design, Production, Engineering)
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
boards.greenhouse.io/crystaldynam...
It’s the weekend, that means staying indoors, painting Warhammer 40k, and trying to not drink paint water!
Need to finish these wind riders by next weekend.
Need to finish these wind riders by next weekend.
August 26, 2023 at 11:34 PM
It’s the weekend, that means staying indoors, painting Warhammer 40k, and trying to not drink paint water!
Need to finish these wind riders by next weekend.
Need to finish these wind riders by next weekend.
Issue 2 of Signposted the game design newsletter has gone gold!
Nothing can stop it now. It’ll be out Monday at 9 am.
Any gamedev folks who are interested in receiving issue 2, or giving me feedback, let me know. 😁
Nothing can stop it now. It’ll be out Monday at 9 am.
Any gamedev folks who are interested in receiving issue 2, or giving me feedback, let me know. 😁
August 26, 2023 at 2:46 AM
Issue 2 of Signposted the game design newsletter has gone gold!
Nothing can stop it now. It’ll be out Monday at 9 am.
Any gamedev folks who are interested in receiving issue 2, or giving me feedback, let me know. 😁
Nothing can stop it now. It’ll be out Monday at 9 am.
Any gamedev folks who are interested in receiving issue 2, or giving me feedback, let me know. 😁
One day I’ll retire and become a hermit.
ME, 10: I want to live in the forest & use blueberries as currency
ME, 20: I want a big house with a hot partner & a big pile of money
ME, 30: I want to live in the forest & use blueberries as currency
ME, 20: I want a big house with a hot partner & a big pile of money
ME, 30: I want to live in the forest & use blueberries as currency
August 12, 2023 at 10:12 PM
One day I’ll retire and become a hermit.
I got nap trapped by my daughter so this thread is perfect.
Such amazing work.
Such amazing work.
August 12, 2023 at 5:47 PM
I got nap trapped by my daughter so this thread is perfect.
Such amazing work.
Such amazing work.
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Portfolio advice, from a lead who hires Concept Art
(Originally a twitter thread I wrote before the site self imolated)
I wrote this after a weekend of portfolio reviews-
1. Like a maths exam, please please show your working. I want to see thumbs options, mid options and of course a final design.
(Originally a twitter thread I wrote before the site self imolated)
I wrote this after a weekend of portfolio reviews-
1. Like a maths exam, please please show your working. I want to see thumbs options, mid options and of course a final design.
August 12, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Portfolio advice, from a lead who hires Concept Art
(Originally a twitter thread I wrote before the site self imolated)
I wrote this after a weekend of portfolio reviews-
1. Like a maths exam, please please show your working. I want to see thumbs options, mid options and of course a final design.
(Originally a twitter thread I wrote before the site self imolated)
I wrote this after a weekend of portfolio reviews-
1. Like a maths exam, please please show your working. I want to see thumbs options, mid options and of course a final design.
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
😢🥺😰🫥🫠
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
😢🥺😰🫥🫠
August 12, 2023 at 3:32 PM
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
😢🥺😰🫥🫠
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
I will finish Diablo before starting BG3
😢🥺😰🫥🫠
Brother Magnor Illinecht
In addition to my space elves I’ve got, some Black Templars I started in a slow grow league last edition.
During said league there was a Chaos player who was talking mad shit after he went undefeated at 500 points. For 1k I had to model the dead daemon in response.
In addition to my space elves I’ve got, some Black Templars I started in a slow grow league last edition.
During said league there was a Chaos player who was talking mad shit after he went undefeated at 500 points. For 1k I had to model the dead daemon in response.
August 10, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Brother Magnor Illinecht
In addition to my space elves I’ve got, some Black Templars I started in a slow grow league last edition.
During said league there was a Chaos player who was talking mad shit after he went undefeated at 500 points. For 1k I had to model the dead daemon in response.
In addition to my space elves I’ve got, some Black Templars I started in a slow grow league last edition.
During said league there was a Chaos player who was talking mad shit after he went undefeated at 500 points. For 1k I had to model the dead daemon in response.
Where are my Warhammer 40k folks?
Show me your minis and I’ll show you mine!
Show me your minis and I’ll show you mine!
August 8, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Where are my Warhammer 40k folks?
Show me your minis and I’ll show you mine!
Show me your minis and I’ll show you mine!
For horror games, you could probably save a lot of money on audio via just recording the sounds babies make at 4 in the morning.
Scratching on the mattress
Babbling
Random grunts
Other weird noises
If I didn’t know she was in the crib nearby, I would be terrified.
Scratching on the mattress
Babbling
Random grunts
Other weird noises
If I didn’t know she was in the crib nearby, I would be terrified.
August 8, 2023 at 11:37 AM
For horror games, you could probably save a lot of money on audio via just recording the sounds babies make at 4 in the morning.
Scratching on the mattress
Babbling
Random grunts
Other weird noises
If I didn’t know she was in the crib nearby, I would be terrified.
Scratching on the mattress
Babbling
Random grunts
Other weird noises
If I didn’t know she was in the crib nearby, I would be terrified.
The tricky thing about watching 3 hours of game design analysis videos is the imposter syndrome you get after.
Probably didn’t help half were on Zelda.
Probably didn’t help half were on Zelda.
August 7, 2023 at 1:53 AM
The tricky thing about watching 3 hours of game design analysis videos is the imposter syndrome you get after.
Probably didn’t help half were on Zelda.
Probably didn’t help half were on Zelda.
Slowly bringing over my memes and content from the place that used to be twitter. #gamedev
August 3, 2023 at 5:44 PM
Slowly bringing over my memes and content from the place that used to be twitter. #gamedev
Hi I’m Scott a Systems Designer who also escaped twitter.
(I’m eternally grateful to @jayceface.bsky.social )
I talk mostly about games I’m playing, the dev experience, game systems/economies/ and live ops. And the occasional pic of my pups.
Looking forward to the new platform! 😁
(I’m eternally grateful to @jayceface.bsky.social )
I talk mostly about games I’m playing, the dev experience, game systems/economies/ and live ops. And the occasional pic of my pups.
Looking forward to the new platform! 😁
July 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Hi I’m Scott a Systems Designer who also escaped twitter.
(I’m eternally grateful to @jayceface.bsky.social )
I talk mostly about games I’m playing, the dev experience, game systems/economies/ and live ops. And the occasional pic of my pups.
Looking forward to the new platform! 😁
(I’m eternally grateful to @jayceface.bsky.social )
I talk mostly about games I’m playing, the dev experience, game systems/economies/ and live ops. And the occasional pic of my pups.
Looking forward to the new platform! 😁
I strive to have the hermit in Diablo 4 energy.
You break into my house. Rifle through my things. The least you could do is join me for supper!
You break into my house. Rifle through my things. The least you could do is join me for supper!
July 29, 2023 at 4:46 PM
I strive to have the hermit in Diablo 4 energy.
You break into my house. Rifle through my things. The least you could do is join me for supper!
You break into my house. Rifle through my things. The least you could do is join me for supper!
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Welcome to the bsky game dev orientation 🧵!
Let's get you started with the basics of bsky, finding other game devs, and posting about your games!
Btw, this is based on the amazing artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also in the art side of game dev!
Let's get you started with the basics of bsky, finding other game devs, and posting about your games!
Btw, this is based on the amazing artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also in the art side of game dev!
Welcome to the Bluesky artist orientation 🧵!
This will get you started on the basics of how this network works, how to connect with other artists, and how to get your art seen.
If you’re a furry, I also highly recommend checking out @buttplug.engineer's furry orientation thread below:
This will get you started on the basics of how this network works, how to connect with other artists, and how to get your art seen.
If you’re a furry, I also highly recommend checking out @buttplug.engineer's furry orientation thread below:
Welcome to qDot’s “So you’re a furry that just joined bsky” 🧵
A guide to other posts on the network and servers furries should know because I’m sick of repeating myself
First up, @kamu.bsky.social ’s Furry Roll-call thread. Comment to let others know you’re here.
A guide to other posts on the network and servers furries should know because I’m sick of repeating myself
First up, @kamu.bsky.social ’s Furry Roll-call thread. Comment to let others know you’re here.
June 27, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Welcome to the bsky game dev orientation 🧵!
Let's get you started with the basics of bsky, finding other game devs, and posting about your games!
Btw, this is based on the amazing artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also in the art side of game dev!
Let's get you started with the basics of bsky, finding other game devs, and posting about your games!
Btw, this is based on the amazing artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also in the art side of game dev!