JohnG (aka Gronk)
@toymaker.bsky.social
Grizzled ancient videogame generalist artist/tech-artist, specializing in VFX, UX, and data-driven systems design. I also run a small TTRPG Studio @hackshackgames.bsky.social
Confession time, I've been playing Hogwart's Legacy.
It's on STEEP 80% sale, and as a Dev figured no better time to check it w/o JK getting any of my $$.
Representation was better than expected. The trans character is well written, not just a token. WB did a solid job. The game is very well made.
It's on STEEP 80% sale, and as a Dev figured no better time to check it w/o JK getting any of my $$.
Representation was better than expected. The trans character is well written, not just a token. WB did a solid job. The game is very well made.
October 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Confession time, I've been playing Hogwart's Legacy.
It's on STEEP 80% sale, and as a Dev figured no better time to check it w/o JK getting any of my $$.
Representation was better than expected. The trans character is well written, not just a token. WB did a solid job. The game is very well made.
It's on STEEP 80% sale, and as a Dev figured no better time to check it w/o JK getting any of my $$.
Representation was better than expected. The trans character is well written, not just a token. WB did a solid job. The game is very well made.
Finally got around to watching the new Toxic Avenger. Overall dug it. The higher horsepower cast didn't make it feel too 'hollywood', and felt like they had a blast with it.
Surprisingly charming in places, and less sexploitive than most Troma flicks, which honestly felt like a good call.
Surprisingly charming in places, and less sexploitive than most Troma flicks, which honestly felt like a good call.
October 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Finally got around to watching the new Toxic Avenger. Overall dug it. The higher horsepower cast didn't make it feel too 'hollywood', and felt like they had a blast with it.
Surprisingly charming in places, and less sexploitive than most Troma flicks, which honestly felt like a good call.
Surprisingly charming in places, and less sexploitive than most Troma flicks, which honestly felt like a good call.
I wonder if they sell them?
May 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I wonder if they sell them?
Good morning everyone.
April 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Good morning everyone.
Heading back to Norwescon, our local main Sci-Fi & Fantasy convention, for the first time in many many MANY years.
No real agenda, just gonna hang, play some games, catch some panels, and soak in some good nerd musk.
Catch me if you can!
No real agenda, just gonna hang, play some games, catch some panels, and soak in some good nerd musk.
Catch me if you can!
April 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Heading back to Norwescon, our local main Sci-Fi & Fantasy convention, for the first time in many many MANY years.
No real agenda, just gonna hang, play some games, catch some panels, and soak in some good nerd musk.
Catch me if you can!
No real agenda, just gonna hang, play some games, catch some panels, and soak in some good nerd musk.
Catch me if you can!
We really knew how to cut loose back in the day.
March 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We really knew how to cut loose back in the day.
"Come and see the violence inherit in the system!"
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Come and see the violence inherit in the system!"
Pedro gets it. This is the Way.
February 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Pedro gets it. This is the Way.
But what if.. Imagine this.. You PLAY as the Shipwrecked Robot Spider?
February 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
But what if.. Imagine this.. You PLAY as the Shipwrecked Robot Spider?
I'm not sure what this means, but the Oracle of Coffee seems to have a message for me this morning..
February 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I'm not sure what this means, but the Oracle of Coffee seems to have a message for me this morning..
A little moment of joy, in our stressful times.
R I K E R
C L O C K
Created by : Bill Cassady
R I K E R
C L O C K
Created by : Bill Cassady
February 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A little moment of joy, in our stressful times.
R I K E R
C L O C K
Created by : Bill Cassady
R I K E R
C L O C K
Created by : Bill Cassady
Main coping mechanism right now: 2 "Feeds".
One youtube/blusky/etc that includes the news, then one that only has hobbies, games, musicals, comedies, etc.
Yes, it's escapism, but it's dosed escapism. Not sticking my head in the sand, just cooling it off with a nice dunk in cold refreshing water.
One youtube/blusky/etc that includes the news, then one that only has hobbies, games, musicals, comedies, etc.
Yes, it's escapism, but it's dosed escapism. Not sticking my head in the sand, just cooling it off with a nice dunk in cold refreshing water.
February 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Main coping mechanism right now: 2 "Feeds".
One youtube/blusky/etc that includes the news, then one that only has hobbies, games, musicals, comedies, etc.
Yes, it's escapism, but it's dosed escapism. Not sticking my head in the sand, just cooling it off with a nice dunk in cold refreshing water.
One youtube/blusky/etc that includes the news, then one that only has hobbies, games, musicals, comedies, etc.
Yes, it's escapism, but it's dosed escapism. Not sticking my head in the sand, just cooling it off with a nice dunk in cold refreshing water.
How's everyone doin' out there?
February 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
How's everyone doin' out there?
IG told Trump to go F himself, and follow the law. This'll likely be the first hard test of how law-breaking TrumpCo will be able to be. The senate will have to get dragged into this, and be put on record, which is very different than other exec actions.
January 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
IG told Trump to go F himself, and follow the law. This'll likely be the first hard test of how law-breaking TrumpCo will be able to be. The senate will have to get dragged into this, and be put on record, which is very different than other exec actions.
Getting ready for 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Getting ready for 2025.
