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Marloes @marloesdgraaf.bsky.social · 8h

#Blocktober is in full swing so time to show a few progress shots from a fun side project I'm working on! Very happy with this garden section so far 🌱✨

#gamedev #indiedev #leveldesign

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you mate!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 1d

To celebrate #Blocktober here’s a side project I worked on not too long ago! Not sure if it will ever see the light of day, but had a blast making it :) I also love experimenting with new tools for side projects, for this one I used @maxpears.bsky.social LD-KIT and really enjoyed working with it!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 1d

Love the way you're sharing the level design changes!

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Midas de Laat @leveldesign.bsky.social · 6d

So glad we are kicking these off - and would you believe it: our #leveldesign blog actually has before-and-after sliders! We're in the big leagues now. 🥳

#THEFINALS #Iteration #blocktober #gamedev

www.reachthefinals.com/patchnotes/a...

Arena Updates: A Deep Dive! — THE FINALS

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Heather Penn @heatpenn.bsky.social · 3d

more level blockouts! #blocktober

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Zi @majormcdoom.bsky.social · 6d

If you think you know how a game was made because of an article/interview/documentary with the studio or execs...

You don't.

The bigger the studio, the more likely the truth has been distorted/sanitized.

If you want the truth, talk to devs. In private.

#gamedev

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Arnaldo Licea @arnaldolicea.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #Blocktober! It's been a while since I've done something so I decided to write another blog about #LevelDesign. medium.com/@arnaldo42/l...

Level Design at Naughty Dog

#Blocktober 2025

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Max Pears @maxpears.bsky.social · 7d

Hey #leveldesign it is that special time of the year it is #Blocktober I will be updating my GodofWar level & can not wait to see others awesome work.

If you are looking to get the most out of your blockout check out the Level Design Kit: bit.ly/4gYaJ9d #UE5 #games

Level Design Kit

A quintessential starter pack for all those who want to start creating incredible and professional levels in Unreal. Pack is built to metrics that match many studios standards, that help build your be...

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Blocktober @blocktober.bsky.social · 11d

What’s up Bluesky, it’s almost time for #Blocktober! Last year was the first year we saw proper activity on bsky, here’s hoping for even more this year!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 8d

a cartoon leopard is wearing a police uniform and saying `` so cute !! '' .

ALT: a cartoon leopard is wearing a police uniform and saying `` so cute !! '' .

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 9d

will check it out, also the video. Thank you so much!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 9d

Yeah you can spawn, but when you pick up a weapon it doesn't appear in the player hands. Ow there is a different map? I have to check again because I only saw First Person map.

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · 9d

Really liking the new First Person template in UE5!
But just a heads-up, there’s a bug in Unreal 5.6.1 where the arena shooter doesn’t load the correct Blueprints by default. Check my image for the right settings for BP_FirstPersonGameMode. #gamedev #ue5

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Aug 15

Pro tip: Don’t run into a firefight before reloading, as my fellow tester found out this morning!

a man in a blue shirt says " ooo ouch "

ALT: a man in a blue shirt says " ooo ouch "

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Aug 11

That's awesome! Congrats with the release of Mafia!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Jul 9

If you're in Calgary and want to learn about the Level Design Feedback Cycle, join Tatiana and me for our panel at the monthly CGDA meetup! We'll be starting the presentation around 7 PM. #leveldesign #gamedev

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Kronok @kronok.bsky.social · May 6

Today I released Scythe 0.4.0 which brings Hotspots to Unreal 5.5: 🧵(1/9)

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thanks dude!

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Apr 22

I had a great time working on this map "Forest" with an amazing team! Excited for it to go public tomorrow with the Insurgency: Sandstorm update! #leveldesign

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Apr 3

Quick tip for UE4/UE5:
Use Simulate Physics + Simulate Mode to place props more realistically and efficiently. Let them drop into place, then copy/paste them into your level.
Just don’t forget to turn off Simulate Physics and reset Collision Presets when you're happy with the result! #leveldesign

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Mar 15

Wow this is so cool!

Kronok @kronok.bsky.social · Mar 15

Look at what a simple temp pivot + shift drag extrude can do in Unreal Engine now with Scythe (coming in the next version).

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Mar 12

Yeah, exactly not everyone sees the big picture.

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Mar 12

I was talking to another level designer and heard again that #leveldesign is seen as the underdog, like anyone can make levels. But here’s the thing: everything happens in a level! It’s where gameplay and art come together. If it’s not up to standard, neither will reach their full potential #gamedev

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Jeroen van Werkhoven @jvanwerkhoven.bsky.social · Mar 7

Welcome here!

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