Ash
@amalgamash.bsky.social
He / Him YouTube vid maker, lover of games, author of ReWonderland
Host of game jams on itch!
Tabletop gaming YT: @AshQuest
Let's-plays / gamedev: @AmalgamAsh
🚫AI
Host of game jams on itch!
Tabletop gaming YT: @AshQuest
Let's-plays / gamedev: @AmalgamAsh
🚫AI
The books I am in progress reading as of right now in 2025
(Oh Genevieve was in the last picture but I read the first book in the omnibus. I blessedly have much more to read)
(Oh Genevieve was in the last picture but I read the first book in the omnibus. I blessedly have much more to read)
December 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The books I am in progress reading as of right now in 2025
(Oh Genevieve was in the last picture but I read the first book in the omnibus. I blessedly have much more to read)
(Oh Genevieve was in the last picture but I read the first book in the omnibus. I blessedly have much more to read)
The books and manga I've read 2025
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The books and manga I've read 2025
Thus I read my final(?) book of the year, my first Piers Anthony book (of many, many to come), and one of the most fantastical works of high fantasy: Hasan (PA's fourth ever novel)!
It was an absolute joy!
It was an absolute joy!
December 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Thus I read my final(?) book of the year, my first Piers Anthony book (of many, many to come), and one of the most fantastical works of high fantasy: Hasan (PA's fourth ever novel)!
It was an absolute joy!
It was an absolute joy!
YOO THIS WHITE POMELO PEPSI SLAPS
December 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
YOO THIS WHITE POMELO PEPSI SLAPS
Level-5's CEO has fallen to the dark and very uninteresting side of "we must embrace AI, it is not evil, but a tool to enhance creativity"
My guy. My dude why
My guy. My dude why
December 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Level-5's CEO has fallen to the dark and very uninteresting side of "we must embrace AI, it is not evil, but a tool to enhance creativity"
My guy. My dude why
My guy. My dude why
Not drinking this season but if I did, I grab a bottle of Carolan's Irish cream and sip from the bottle.
I might, in this hypothetical drinking scenario, partake of a slow gin or a peppermint schnapps from Piping rock. Gas station liquor but highly acceptable.
I might, in this hypothetical drinking scenario, partake of a slow gin or a peppermint schnapps from Piping rock. Gas station liquor but highly acceptable.
Retweet with your favorite holiday drink!
Saba invites you all to try a KK Slider this holiday season. It's simple and tasty and other things too!
Just combine 2 parts Bailey's and 1 part soda water. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg. Adjust ratios to taste, of course.
@daddyrolleda1.bsky.social
Saba invites you all to try a KK Slider this holiday season. It's simple and tasty and other things too!
Just combine 2 parts Bailey's and 1 part soda water. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg. Adjust ratios to taste, of course.
@daddyrolleda1.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Not drinking this season but if I did, I grab a bottle of Carolan's Irish cream and sip from the bottle.
I might, in this hypothetical drinking scenario, partake of a slow gin or a peppermint schnapps from Piping rock. Gas station liquor but highly acceptable.
I might, in this hypothetical drinking scenario, partake of a slow gin or a peppermint schnapps from Piping rock. Gas station liquor but highly acceptable.
Also, I have always loved the dialogue in Spartacus, how they speak honestly does so much for the show.
December 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Also, I have always loved the dialogue in Spartacus, how they speak honestly does so much for the show.
Me before Spartacus: House of Ashur
Riding coattails. No one asked for this. Why an AU. Why now. So dumb. Who how Why. Also Ashur? A weasel, never liked him,
Me now:
Riding coattails. No one asked for this. Why an AU. Why now. So dumb. Who how Why. Also Ashur? A weasel, never liked him,
Me now:
December 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Me before Spartacus: House of Ashur
Riding coattails. No one asked for this. Why an AU. Why now. So dumb. Who how Why. Also Ashur? A weasel, never liked him,
Me now:
Riding coattails. No one asked for this. Why an AU. Why now. So dumb. Who how Why. Also Ashur? A weasel, never liked him,
Me now:
Mail call!
I love VGP!
Also my "PlayStation (PSX) to Switch" project is going swimmingly!
I love VGP!
Also my "PlayStation (PSX) to Switch" project is going swimmingly!
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Mail call!
I love VGP!
Also my "PlayStation (PSX) to Switch" project is going swimmingly!
I love VGP!
Also my "PlayStation (PSX) to Switch" project is going swimmingly!
Was live today, chatting about HeroQuest homebrewing, outdoor quest builds, line of sight rules, and results of a giveaway.
What a lovely crowd the stream gathered!!
youtube.com/live/M8wpp6c...
What a lovely crowd the stream gathered!!
youtube.com/live/M8wpp6c...
LIVE HeroQuest Design & Hangout
YouTube video by AshQuest
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Was live today, chatting about HeroQuest homebrewing, outdoor quest builds, line of sight rules, and results of a giveaway.
What a lovely crowd the stream gathered!!
youtube.com/live/M8wpp6c...
What a lovely crowd the stream gathered!!
youtube.com/live/M8wpp6c...
Fusion cleared
So many of the boss fights are relentless afsfsgdgsgdd
So many of the boss fights are relentless afsfsgdgsgdd
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Fusion cleared
So many of the boss fights are relentless afsfsgdgsgdd
So many of the boss fights are relentless afsfsgdgsgdd
On this huge Metroid kick right now and running through Fusion after beating Zero Mission. I've beat this game twice and am pleased that I remember nearly none of it.
I shall proceed with Samus returns then probably Dread -- neither of which I've played!
I shall proceed with Samus returns then probably Dread -- neither of which I've played!
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
On this huge Metroid kick right now and running through Fusion after beating Zero Mission. I've beat this game twice and am pleased that I remember nearly none of it.
I shall proceed with Samus returns then probably Dread -- neither of which I've played!
I shall proceed with Samus returns then probably Dread -- neither of which I've played!
It always makes me so happy to see the confetti when my video does well versus the several before it
Now I just need to do things with this information so I can grow!
Now I just need to do things with this information so I can grow!
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
It always makes me so happy to see the confetti when my video does well versus the several before it
Now I just need to do things with this information so I can grow!
Now I just need to do things with this information so I can grow!
Not my first time, but definitely my best time
Love Zero Mission (this is obvs NSO version)
Love Zero Mission (this is obvs NSO version)
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Not my first time, but definitely my best time
Love Zero Mission (this is obvs NSO version)
Love Zero Mission (this is obvs NSO version)
I've got links to thematic & versatile collections of low-cost or even free, highly licensable art assets for use with your fantasy / sci-fi TTRPG / dungeon crawl homebrews
And I need MORE!!
Give me your links so I can share in an upcoming AshQuest episode, and help creators escape the AI madness!
And I need MORE!!
Give me your links so I can share in an upcoming AshQuest episode, and help creators escape the AI madness!
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I've got links to thematic & versatile collections of low-cost or even free, highly licensable art assets for use with your fantasy / sci-fi TTRPG / dungeon crawl homebrews
And I need MORE!!
Give me your links so I can share in an upcoming AshQuest episode, and help creators escape the AI madness!
And I need MORE!!
Give me your links so I can share in an upcoming AshQuest episode, and help creators escape the AI madness!
Daniel is selling lovely actual human made paintings, please support
And get like, a canvas of art in the mail!!
And get like, a canvas of art in the mail!!
this painting, plus over a dozen others, are now available in my shop!!
please re-post! 🎨🖌️
plus my art is made entirely by a human (that's me!) at every stage of the process, because to me the entire point is self-expression, processing my emotions, and exploring my imagination. F#@k genAI :)
please re-post! 🎨🖌️
plus my art is made entirely by a human (that's me!) at every stage of the process, because to me the entire point is self-expression, processing my emotions, and exploring my imagination. F#@k genAI :)
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Daniel is selling lovely actual human made paintings, please support
And get like, a canvas of art in the mail!!
And get like, a canvas of art in the mail!!
Reposted by Ash
Almost at 20,000 followers! 🎉 To celebrate, here's 10 copies of Kenney Game Assets All-in-1 you can claim (see bottom of page). If you can, please either share or follow so I can finally wave goodbye to that other dread social platform 👋
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
Kenney Game Assets All-in-1 by Kenney
Includes 60,000+ game assets including 2D sprites, 3D models and more!
kenney.itch.io
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Almost at 20,000 followers! 🎉 To celebrate, here's 10 copies of Kenney Game Assets All-in-1 you can claim (see bottom of page). If you can, please either share or follow so I can finally wave goodbye to that other dread social platform 👋
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
Reposted by Ash
Spoke to a number of devs about how, in the face of CEOs claiming gen-AI is the future, their declaration of being genAI free is making waves.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Spoke to a number of devs about how, in the face of CEOs claiming gen-AI is the future, their declaration of being genAI free is making waves.
I have accomplished being an IT professional for a total of six months
At 41, it's the best and most rewarding job I've ever had.
Feels like every hardship or challenge on every path I've taken up to this point was worth it.
Upwards and onwards.
At 41, it's the best and most rewarding job I've ever had.
Feels like every hardship or challenge on every path I've taken up to this point was worth it.
Upwards and onwards.
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I have accomplished being an IT professional for a total of six months
At 41, it's the best and most rewarding job I've ever had.
Feels like every hardship or challenge on every path I've taken up to this point was worth it.
Upwards and onwards.
At 41, it's the best and most rewarding job I've ever had.
Feels like every hardship or challenge on every path I've taken up to this point was worth it.
Upwards and onwards.
I'm just a voice in a crowd of voices hearing ai bros say our resistance is futile
But it's not. The thing we resist is costly.
It's destructive. It's depreciating. It isn't sustainable. It's being sued left and right. It's regulatable.
And it sucks anyway.
I shall continue resisting it
But it's not. The thing we resist is costly.
It's destructive. It's depreciating. It isn't sustainable. It's being sued left and right. It's regulatable.
And it sucks anyway.
I shall continue resisting it
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I'm just a voice in a crowd of voices hearing ai bros say our resistance is futile
But it's not. The thing we resist is costly.
It's destructive. It's depreciating. It isn't sustainable. It's being sued left and right. It's regulatable.
And it sucks anyway.
I shall continue resisting it
But it's not. The thing we resist is costly.
It's destructive. It's depreciating. It isn't sustainable. It's being sued left and right. It's regulatable.
And it sucks anyway.
I shall continue resisting it
Latest heroquest homebrew vid.
I'm firmly against showcasing anything with AI. This particular creator used to not use it, and his product was better for it.
I reviewed this with my hope that I can convince him to drop further AI use. :) his work deserves better.
youtu.be/ZktKtznTpoA
I'm firmly against showcasing anything with AI. This particular creator used to not use it, and his product was better for it.
I reviewed this with my hope that I can convince him to drop further AI use. :) his work deserves better.
youtu.be/ZktKtznTpoA
HQ: FIRST LIGHT QUESTS! SundayQuest: By The Dawn's First Light
YouTube video by AshQuest
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Latest heroquest homebrew vid.
I'm firmly against showcasing anything with AI. This particular creator used to not use it, and his product was better for it.
I reviewed this with my hope that I can convince him to drop further AI use. :) his work deserves better.
youtu.be/ZktKtznTpoA
I'm firmly against showcasing anything with AI. This particular creator used to not use it, and his product was better for it.
I reviewed this with my hope that I can convince him to drop further AI use. :) his work deserves better.
youtu.be/ZktKtznTpoA
We've made the painful decision to lay off....buying any of your trash games once you replace a ton of your staff with AI
We appreciate you bearing with us as we navigate this difficult time finding games made by people and studios that don't lack soul and sense whom we can support with our money
We appreciate you bearing with us as we navigate this difficult time finding games made by people and studios that don't lack soul and sense whom we can support with our money
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We've made the painful decision to lay off....buying any of your trash games once you replace a ton of your staff with AI
We appreciate you bearing with us as we navigate this difficult time finding games made by people and studios that don't lack soul and sense whom we can support with our money
We appreciate you bearing with us as we navigate this difficult time finding games made by people and studios that don't lack soul and sense whom we can support with our money
Unus Annus stream got me
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Unus Annus stream got me
I had no idea Rosie the Riveter was still alive, she's 103!
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I had no idea Rosie the Riveter was still alive, she's 103!
Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you.
If it counts, The Search For The Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo.
youtu.be/LehbEhIZHG8?...
If it counts, The Search For The Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo.
youtu.be/LehbEhIZHG8?...
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you.
If it counts, The Search For The Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo.
youtu.be/LehbEhIZHG8?...
If it counts, The Search For The Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo.
youtu.be/LehbEhIZHG8?...