Timo・ティモ
@thath4tguy.bsky.social
Level 48 casual gamer, rider, nerd & software engineer from the land of beer and bratwurst. Loves FFXIV, coffee, retro tech, #hiking, riding, #travelling and all things Japanese. Also: #FirstResponder ⛑️
少し日本語を話せます。よろしくお願いします。
少し日本語を話せます。よろしくお願いします。
Greetings from Japan. Fair warning: the next two weeks might make this feed extremely Japan-heavy! Sorry about that. #HelloKitty #Japan #Kyoto
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Greetings from Japan. Fair warning: the next two weeks might make this feed extremely Japan-heavy! Sorry about that. #HelloKitty #Japan #Kyoto
I’m gonna change my job description into time-traveling mind reader.
Apparently as a software engineer, I’m supposed to know exactly what someone wants, how much it’ll cost, AND deliver it yesterday… all before they’ve even figured out what ‘it’ is.
Apparently as a software engineer, I’m supposed to know exactly what someone wants, how much it’ll cost, AND deliver it yesterday… all before they’ve even figured out what ‘it’ is.
October 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I’m gonna change my job description into time-traveling mind reader.
Apparently as a software engineer, I’m supposed to know exactly what someone wants, how much it’ll cost, AND deliver it yesterday… all before they’ve even figured out what ‘it’ is.
Apparently as a software engineer, I’m supposed to know exactly what someone wants, how much it’ll cost, AND deliver it yesterday… all before they’ve even figured out what ‘it’ is.
Semper Fries!
🎶Thicker than
A deep dish pie
Joints are sore
Blood pressure high
Pudding, flan
And crème brûlée
None are safe
From the Green Beignets🎶
A deep dish pie
Joints are sore
Blood pressure high
Pudding, flan
And crème brûlée
None are safe
From the Green Beignets🎶
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Semper Fries!
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Fall is finally here, and we'll use any excuse to lean into the Halloween spirit 😉
Meet the Bewitching Mystery Bundle! Featuring 5 Polymer sets, 1 Metal set, 1 Dire d20, and a velvet bag, all carefully curated by our small team here at DHD 💕.
👻🐈⬛🎃🔮
Shop Here⬇️
www.dieharddice.com/collections/...
Meet the Bewitching Mystery Bundle! Featuring 5 Polymer sets, 1 Metal set, 1 Dire d20, and a velvet bag, all carefully curated by our small team here at DHD 💕.
👻🐈⬛🎃🔮
Shop Here⬇️
www.dieharddice.com/collections/...
September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Fall is finally here, and we'll use any excuse to lean into the Halloween spirit 😉
Meet the Bewitching Mystery Bundle! Featuring 5 Polymer sets, 1 Metal set, 1 Dire d20, and a velvet bag, all carefully curated by our small team here at DHD 💕.
👻🐈⬛🎃🔮
Shop Here⬇️
www.dieharddice.com/collections/...
Meet the Bewitching Mystery Bundle! Featuring 5 Polymer sets, 1 Metal set, 1 Dire d20, and a velvet bag, all carefully curated by our small team here at DHD 💕.
👻🐈⬛🎃🔮
Shop Here⬇️
www.dieharddice.com/collections/...
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If you’re so new to tech that you didn’t know Microsoft owns these things then you’re also too new to tech to have a negative impression of Microsoft as a developer.
September 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you’re so new to tech that you didn’t know Microsoft owns these things then you’re also too new to tech to have a negative impression of Microsoft as a developer.
Same place, different time. I can't date them exactly, but they must have been taken in the early 1960s. 'Tempête à Washington' (English title: 'Advise & Consent') is a film that was released in 1962. I found these slides in a collection passed down to me by a distant relative.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Same place, different time. I can't date them exactly, but they must have been taken in the early 1960s. 'Tempête à Washington' (English title: 'Advise & Consent') is a film that was released in 1962. I found these slides in a collection passed down to me by a distant relative.
PSA: Henceforth, I shall soely be addressed by the title bestowed upon me for unraveling the enigmas set forth by an ancient venerable alien civilization. From this day forward, I shall be known as: GALACTIC OVERLORD!
Thank you for your understanding.
#RetroGaming #C64 #infocom
Thank you for your understanding.
#RetroGaming #C64 #infocom
September 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
PSA: Henceforth, I shall soely be addressed by the title bestowed upon me for unraveling the enigmas set forth by an ancient venerable alien civilization. From this day forward, I shall be known as: GALACTIC OVERLORD!
Thank you for your understanding.
#RetroGaming #C64 #infocom
Thank you for your understanding.
#RetroGaming #C64 #infocom
Revisiting the 1982 interactive fiction "Starcross" by INFOCOM on #C64. Those games came with physical "feelis" that you needed to solve the puzzles.
At some point we took the wrong turn in game development history and now all we have is digital download only junkfood w/o all that cool stuff. 😔
At some point we took the wrong turn in game development history and now all we have is digital download only junkfood w/o all that cool stuff. 😔
September 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Revisiting the 1982 interactive fiction "Starcross" by INFOCOM on #C64. Those games came with physical "feelis" that you needed to solve the puzzles.
At some point we took the wrong turn in game development history and now all we have is digital download only junkfood w/o all that cool stuff. 😔
At some point we took the wrong turn in game development history and now all we have is digital download only junkfood w/o all that cool stuff. 😔
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Do your mental health a favor and turn this on for today. You really don't want to watch this. It is awful.
settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Do your mental health a favor and turn this on for today. You really don't want to watch this. It is awful.
We swapped out our old desks for electric standing desks at work last week. There's something seriously therapeutic about working standing up for a while when your colleagues are being annoying again... 😏 #office #workplace #colleagues
August 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We swapped out our old desks for electric standing desks at work last week. There's something seriously therapeutic about working standing up for a while when your colleagues are being annoying again... 😏 #office #workplace #colleagues
My R 1100 R hasn't been fired up in years. Rock hard tires, dead battery, broken starter, old break fluid, oil and and timing belt left a crater in my wallet. Now it finally passed inspection and I can register it and ride it. Oh and look what I got from a friend yesterday: #bmw #r1100r #motorcycle
July 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My R 1100 R hasn't been fired up in years. Rock hard tires, dead battery, broken starter, old break fluid, oil and and timing belt left a crater in my wallet. Now it finally passed inspection and I can register it and ride it. Oh and look what I got from a friend yesterday: #bmw #r1100r #motorcycle
If you meet a friend at their house and their feline overlord places themself right in front of your face giving you the stare... is that a good sign? 😐
July 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If you meet a friend at their house and their feline overlord places themself right in front of your face giving you the stare... is that a good sign? 😐
Matches my experience. I see people going idle waiting on their AI result, having to redo their prompts over and over and then have to refactor the result to fit into their codebase.
For reasons that are beyond me, some people prefer this approach to spending less time on solving the problem itself
For reasons that are beyond me, some people prefer this approach to spending less time on solving the problem itself
We ran a randomized controlled trial to see how much AI coding tools speed up experienced open-source developers.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
July 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Matches my experience. I see people going idle waiting on their AI result, having to redo their prompts over and over and then have to refactor the result to fit into their codebase.
For reasons that are beyond me, some people prefer this approach to spending less time on solving the problem itself
For reasons that are beyond me, some people prefer this approach to spending less time on solving the problem itself
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Image boards and final production backgrounds for Akira (1988, Dir: Katsuhiro Otomo)
July 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Image boards and final production backgrounds for Akira (1988, Dir: Katsuhiro Otomo)
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Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
Amen!
Recoment the Xbox producer shoves themslefs into a woodchipper to "help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with being an utter cunt"
Xbox producer recommends laid off workers should use AI to 'help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss':
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
July 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Amen!
Just 138 days to go until I get to explore Japan again! 旅行が本当に楽しみだ！ #travel #travelbug #japan #photography
July 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Just 138 days to go until I get to explore Japan again! 旅行が本当に楽しみだ！ #travel #travelbug #japan #photography
June 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Who the fuck is Tentaklon?
June 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Who the fuck is Tentaklon?
The food didn’t disappoint. Service though did. One waiter for 75 guests… 😒
June 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The food didn’t disappoint. Service though did. One waiter for 75 guests… 😒
So we ended up in Göttingen, a university city in Lower Saxony with a history dating back to 953. We did a guided tour, which was… okay.
I have high hopes for the food and drinks we'll enjoy this evening though.
I have high hopes for the food and drinks we'll enjoy this evening though.
June 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
So we ended up in Göttingen, a university city in Lower Saxony with a history dating back to 953. We did a guided tour, which was… okay.
I have high hopes for the food and drinks we'll enjoy this evening though.
I have high hopes for the food and drinks we'll enjoy this evening though.
It's company outing weekend at work! Every other year, my company invites everyone and their partners on a two-day trip. There's just one catch: only the bus driver and two other people on the bus know the destination.
June 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It's company outing weekend at work! Every other year, my company invites everyone and their partners on a two-day trip. There's just one catch: only the bus driver and two other people on the bus know the destination.
I feel you, tree. I feel you...
June 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I feel you, tree. I feel you...
I'm not going to discuss the politics of other countries on social media. Instead, I will just leave this song here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9... #LearnFromThePast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9... #LearnFromThePast
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
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June 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'm not going to discuss the politics of other countries on social media. Instead, I will just leave this song here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9... #LearnFromThePast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9... #LearnFromThePast