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GradientRiff
@gradient-riff.bsky.social
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Backprop and blues. Researcher/software dev, building LEGOs, building robots, building playlists. Somewhere between a CP2077 playthrough and the squat rack.

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GradientRiff @gradient-riff.bsky.social · 4d
Hey there, I'm Jay!

Looking for moots! 💫/🔃/💬 appreciated

Stop by and say hi
#promosky

Games
🌆 CP2077
🚀 ME 1/2/3/A
🤖 HZD
🐺 Witcher 3
🎲 BG3
☢️ Fallout 4
⚔️ Skyrim
🐉 DD II
🪐 Starfield
🌌 Elite D
🍄 TLOU I / II
🚔 Dispatch
Animation/Film
🎸 Edgerunners
🤖 Robotech
⭐ Rogue One
🌀 Interstellar
🎷 Sinners
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QTP with the game you’re currently playing 🎮
December 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Random Horizon universe thought: I love Aloy but she is hella rude lol #hzd
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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I decided to grab Divinity II, since it was on sale. See everyone in 6 months! #rpg #gaming
a video game character is standing on a wooden deck near a body of water
Alt: The Red Prince is standing on a wooden deck near a body of water
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December 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Just did cardio today (4 mi run), no strength or core. Recovery day doesn't mean you don't move at all--just need to be intentional about it!

#fitness #run
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Got distracted and worked on animated menus (dynamic to player progress--a different background for each chapter)
#gamedev #indiedev
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Today I’m going to work on scene transitions for my 2D bi-directional scrolling RPG. Gonna try out different types of screen wipes!

#indiedev #gamedev
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Ok so I was late to this but I finished #Dispatch and it was delightful!

Beautiful art and a deep (funny) story. Apparently I’m in the minority: Team BB!
#pcgaming
December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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One weird thing that’s coming up for me in level design is needing good predictions of how long it will take a player to do certain things. I need an action/events/movement simulator #gamedev #indiedev
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Also I gotta say as a huge ME trilogy and FemShep fan…I found Sara Ryder to be a refreshing change of pace!
gradient-riff.bsky.social GradientRiff @gradient-riff.bsky.social · 4d
I just finished a ME:A playthrough and I realized I never actually beat it when it came out lol
December 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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I just finished a ME:A playthrough and I realized I never actually beat it when it came out lol
December 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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I also do this in AC Shadows, GoT. #gaming
gradient-riff.bsky.social GradientRiff @gradient-riff.bsky.social · 4d
Skyrim players will climb a vertical cliff face for 20 minutes rather than take the path that's 30 seconds to the left.

I am Skyrim players.
#Skyrim #Gaming
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Skyrim players will climb a vertical cliff face for 20 minutes rather than take the path that's 30 seconds to the left.

I am Skyrim players.
#Skyrim #Gaming
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The Venn diagram of blues, funk, soul, and jazz is just a circle and I live in the middle of it.

Punk is the weird cousin who shows up sometimes.
#Blues #Funk #Soul #Jazz #Punk #Music #Vinyl
December 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Some of my faves that understood the assignment:

Mass Effect: choice matters
Horizon Zero Dawn: worldbuilding
Elite Dangerous: scale

#MassEffect #HorizonZeroDawn #Starfield #EliteDangerous #SciFiGaming #RPG
December 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Nothing scratches a brain itch like:

Finishing a LEGO set
Finding that perfect CP2077 build
Finally nailing a game mechanic

Different workflows. Same dopamine.
#LEGO #Cyberpunk2077 #AFOL #Gaming #LEGOLife #gamedev
December 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Also on deck for the holiday break is #BG3, doing my first durge build. Any suggestions?

#games #videogames #rpg
a video game character is jumping in the air while holding a sword .
ALT: a video game character is jumping in the air while holding a sword .
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December 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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I never thought I'd say this, but Jamiroquai absolutely did not get their flowers.

Especially Stuart Zender on this album does literally legendary work.

#funk #music #acidjazz
The Return of the Space Cowboy Studio album by Jamiroquai
December 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Currently playing: #Dispatch #games

If you haven't--check this one out. It's a gem!
a man in a blue shirt stands in a parking lot with palm trees in the background
Alt: Robert Robertson in a blue shirt stands in a parking lot with palm trees in the background
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December 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
gradient-riff.bsky.social
Hey there, I'm Jay!

Looking for moots! 💫/🔃/💬 appreciated

Stop by and say hi
#promosky

Games
🌆 CP2077
🚀 ME 1/2/3/A
🤖 HZD
🐺 Witcher 3
🎲 BG3
☢️ Fallout 4
⚔️ Skyrim
🐉 DD II
🪐 Starfield
🌌 Elite D
🍄 TLOU I / II
🚔 Dispatch
Animation/Film
🎸 Edgerunners
🤖 Robotech
⭐ Rogue One
🌀 Interstellar
🎷 Sinners
December 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM