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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith

@willsmith.fun

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(he/him) I make podcasts and help people build and launch their indie games. https://techpod.content.town | Newsletter @ https://next.content.town I've never slapped anyone / not the actor Signal:willsmith.01

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · Feb 17

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the problems with modern computers lately. The hardware is better than ever but the problem is the software.

Our devices have become time vampires, designed to capture our attention, often at the expense of our mental health.

a man sits at a desk in front of a computer screen

Alt: a man sits at a desk in front of a computer screen. He’s Colin, the energy vampire from What We Do In the Shadows, a vampire who doesn’t drink blood, but just sucks the will to live from people.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1h

A monkeys paw 100% curled when I saw a Palm Pilot in the late 90s and said "Wow, it's going to be awesome when I can carry a computer with me in my pocket, everywhere I go"

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1d

I'm so sorry. This is the worst.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1d

Is Steam down? Someone should tell Dave.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1d

We shot so much early GB and Tested stuff on those.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1d

I am so sorry Laura 💔💔💔

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 1d

a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window with blinds and the words nailed it written on it .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window with blinds and the words nailed it written on it .

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

Cachy! I’ve been running a weekly podcast talking about it. Search for Dual Boot Diaries

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

I feel like Mario 64 did it, but the FLUDD made it easier. The later games added what is essentially infinite wall jump, which served a lot of the same purposes I think.

The thing that really stands out to me playing those older games now is how little they cheated to make it easier on players.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

Secure Boot up and running on the desktop linux box. This feels good.

An image of a terminal output from a Linux machine. It says

"sudo sbctl status
[sudo] password for will:
Installed: sbctl is installed
Owner GUID: <redacted>
Setup Mode: Disabled
Secure Boot: Enabled
Vendor Keys: microsoft

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

I blame Around the Horn for this, but also I loved Around the Horn.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

The FLUDD makes the whole thing feel much more forgiving than the earlier games. I think they solved a lot of those problems by making the margins more forgiving and adding mantling and stuff like that.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

Galaxy 1 and 2 are real high points for the franchise. Sunshine is interesting and has a few of the all-timer levels, but definitely a product of its time and I think I'd have a hard time revisiting it now.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

I'm playing Jump Space with @nextlander.com! You should come hang out!

Nextlander - Twitch

Come watch Vinny, Brad, and Alex play through the latest games, a slew of classics, and chat with you, the viewer!

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 2d

I am very excited to listen to this podcast.

Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 2d

Excited to start Just Us, a podcast about the @warriors-nba.bsky.social and the culture it has created in the Bay Area. First episode is live on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Give a listen, share, and subscribe if you can!

YoTube youtu.be/EPAEtiyMAl8?...
RSS: feeds.libsyn.com/594825/rss

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dr. hazel 🐝 @hazelmonforton.com · 7d

Twitter post by @Sosowski.

"This is the best April Fools I made that I also stole from somewhere. Put a [sic] this in the office bathroom. There was ketchup inside. Curiosity got everyone. They could only blame themselves."

The picture is a soap pump dispenser labeled KETCHUP.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

All good! It’s a dope game.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

Oh I’ve been playing the heck out of that, but they’ve sold a bazillion copies. I usually try to call out stuff with a small number of reviews.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

I’ve been kind of obsessed with Buggos

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

I can’t wait to play the full game.

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

The last thread I did is over here, if you want to check more games out. Share your favs below!

Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 18d

I played a handful of really good indie games over the last few days, here’s a thread of them. Feel free to chuck stuff you’ve liked in the replies.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

What if the goal of Stardew Valley was to build a rocketship and all of the factories and infrastructure you need to make a it work? That's the premise of Little Rocket Lab, which has a demo that's been entertaining me while I wait for it to release next week.

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

I played Void Crew around the time it left Early Access with the @nextlander.com lads, and I just revisited it to try out all of the new stuff they've added. I love where this is going, and I can't wait to see what this team does next.

Save 25% on Void Crew on Steam

Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

I've finally finished Sword of the Sea, and it continued to deliver all the way through. It's from Giant Squid (the ABZU and The Pathless studio) and it's easily one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. The game surprised and delighted me all the way through.

Sword of the Sea on Steam

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospher...

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

Later Alligator is beautifully animated adventure game where you have to figure out a scary conspiracy and also complete a bunch of fun mini-games.

Save 80% on Later Alligator on Steam

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore ...

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Will “Available for Contracts” Smith @willsmith.fun · 3d

It's time for another thread of indie games I've enjoyed lately!

Buggos 2 is a strategy game where you basically play as the Zerg from Starcraft.

Buggos 2 on Steam

Conquer and destroy the dirty Humans by sending swarms of bugs to crush their home worlds. Evolve your Buggos into stronger, faster, more murderous creatures that can rip the Human defenses to shreds!...

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