Joe Bain
@ohcripes.bsky.social
Lead programmer and founder of Hairy Heart Games. http://hairyheart.games
I've been getting into unit tests with Godot recently. It's very satisfying to be able to check all the logic clearly like this. I've not done any code testing in absolutely ages and it feels kind of rare and special within game dev.
February 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I've been getting into unit tests with Godot recently. It's very satisfying to be able to check all the logic clearly like this. I've not done any code testing in absolutely ages and it feels kind of rare and special within game dev.
Chance is up on Steam now and in the board games festival. Give it a wishlist! Also check out the trailer...
January 26, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Chance is up on Steam now and in the board games festival. Give it a wishlist! Also check out the trailer...
They’ve got vape whilst you dial too.
January 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM
They’ve got vape whilst you dial too.
I've been working on the tutorial for Chance. I'm very attached to the little mouse already.
January 15, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I've been working on the tutorial for Chance. I'm very attached to the little mouse already.
Little mouse pal test
*squeak* *squeak*
*squeak* *squeak*
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Little mouse pal test
*squeak* *squeak*
*squeak* *squeak*
Just downloaded Unity 6.3 and they've added the dreaded sparkle button.
January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Just downloaded Unity 6.3 and they've added the dreaded sparkle button.
Very excited to have discovered a new word this morning
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Very excited to have discovered a new word this morning
The reverse of the classic economists joke.
December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The reverse of the classic economists joke.
Planning to drop a new game in time for Christmas.
December 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Planning to drop a new game in time for Christmas.
16th century skill-tree
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
16th century skill-tree
Only £9.42 for this enormous stack of board games and puzzles! Bargain
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Only £9.42 for this enormous stack of board games and puzzles! Bargain
A print and play version of Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit can be found socialcredit.schooljotter2.com/resources/so...
It includes some delightful satirical “chance” and “luxury” cards.
It includes some delightful satirical “chance” and “luxury” cards.
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A print and play version of Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit can be found socialcredit.schooljotter2.com/resources/so...
It includes some delightful satirical “chance” and “luxury” cards.
It includes some delightful satirical “chance” and “luxury” cards.
There’s a party in my mouth, and you’re all invited.
October 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
There’s a party in my mouth, and you’re all invited.
Illustrations of Accoustics.
Public Domain Review is always such a joy. publicdomainreview.org/essay/scienc...
Public Domain Review is always such a joy. publicdomainreview.org/essay/scienc...
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Illustrations of Accoustics.
Public Domain Review is always such a joy. publicdomainreview.org/essay/scienc...
Public Domain Review is always such a joy. publicdomainreview.org/essay/scienc...
From the Economist. Good to hear the billionaire class are pursuing realistic and achievable aims and not betting on the arrival of a super powered omnipotent deity.
October 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
From the Economist. Good to hear the billionaire class are pursuing realistic and achievable aims and not betting on the arrival of a super powered omnipotent deity.
I've been playing Lego Harry Potter with my 5yo son and trying to explain (my quite bad recollection of) the plot to him as there's no dialogue in the game.
He's convinced though that the troll is named "Hogwart" and it's his school. I've given up trying to correct him so this is now canon.
He's convinced though that the troll is named "Hogwart" and it's his school. I've given up trying to correct him so this is now canon.
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I've been playing Lego Harry Potter with my 5yo son and trying to explain (my quite bad recollection of) the plot to him as there's no dialogue in the game.
He's convinced though that the troll is named "Hogwart" and it's his school. I've given up trying to correct him so this is now canon.
He's convinced though that the troll is named "Hogwart" and it's his school. I've given up trying to correct him so this is now canon.
Summertime anti-summer vibes with Wee Tarot on the Playdate. mama666.itch.io/wee-tarot
August 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Summertime anti-summer vibes with Wee Tarot on the Playdate. mama666.itch.io/wee-tarot
I'm so excited Carckernuts is part of this year's #TinyTeams2025 event from @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social @yogscast.games
August 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm so excited Carckernuts is part of this year's #TinyTeams2025 event from @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social @yogscast.games
Loving this little Make Room promo sticker set inside the latest @patchmagazine.bsky.social #WholesomePatch
July 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Loving this little Make Room promo sticker set inside the latest @patchmagazine.bsky.social #WholesomePatch
And some very colourful graphic design on the board too.
June 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
And some very colourful graphic design on the board too.
I love the slightly wonky single colour “ulcer” cards.
June 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I love the slightly wonky single colour “ulcer” cards.
Some delightful character portraits, although somewhat dated in its gender roles.
June 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Some delightful character portraits, although somewhat dated in its gender roles.