#gamedev Small improvements can make large playability updates in games. In my procedurally generated shooter, players started at a random position in the map. I now start them at the edge of the map, and only spawn in monsters at a certain distance. Much easier to orient players now.

Went to the arcade yesterday -- and they had Tempest! I don't see a lot of these live, and I used to be really good at it. I am ... no longer ... good at it. Don't get old, kids. Note: Was still fine at Dig Dug, so there's that.

Throughout my life, many people have called me a pathetic loser with no friends, but this is the first time an algorithm on my phone has made that assessment!

My animatronic grim reaper from the 1970s has something important to say.

Well the world has become a degree more dismal today but I did find a spooky tree in the woods. It's not helping.

Have we reached a game singularity? If somebody born today wants to play 3D shooters, they have enough great, AAA or award winning shooters to play for decades. Like Zelda? We have years and years of that. With so much to choose from, new games have diminishing returns. Unique still matters.

Tor Hug Bunny!

This needs to go into the dictionary as the definition for "deep dive."

First estate sale of the year, and let me say this place had some interesting wall paper. Flocked wall paper. Flock gold wall paper. Flocked gold large cat wall paper.

I watched a clip from the Donny and Marie show. For this, I do not apologize. For the valentine I made from that clip, I do apologize.

Neely has made more interesting videos, but probably not a more important video. A must watch.

In the not-too-distant future, RiffTrax is making four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Support us on Kickstarter: rifftraxmakesmst3k.com #RiffTraxMakesMST3K @mst3kofficial.bsky.social

Well now I know what decal is going on my hotrod. If I had a hotrod. And if this was a decal. Well, at least it's good to dream!

Today's estate sale has cake pans that completely cover my two current life situations!

It's been a month since I've gone to an estate sale and I'm way behind on Soviet Life! Are those hats still in? Do I need to bring flowers? I have no idea anymore!

Holy Whatever You Normally Put Here the entire NoMeansNo discography is up on iTunes! Yes, I have it all on CD but I don't mind giving a few extra bucks to the band and getting it all on my digital devices. Neat acoustic version of some stuff below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Hg...

1 of each, please!

The only version of Little Drummer Boy I want to hear is called "Moby Dick." Merry Christmas!

Good kids get the hot lady with the presents. Bad kids get the stubble tommy-gun guy. Christmas mythology is really bizarre! Happy Holidays, everybody!

Was a huge fan of the Defenders, and this was the most Steve Gerber of Steve Gerber things. A truly wonderful little lark.

I am mesmerized. Locally famous in TN cable access, the Reed Sisters had a "rich and famous" contract. This redemption of Celebration is minimalist, rhythm is straightened out & dance moves. Whatever happened to them, I hope they are all happy and successful because I can't stop watching this.

Being xmas, it's time to once again fill the dead void in my heart with nostalgia for a toy I had: Maskatron! I forgot how nice this was in both articulation & accessories, the springs still work great. This made me go watch an episode the 6 Million Dollar Man .. that did not hold up as well!

"Space Vampire", which would work a lot better without the title because it truly has a lot of suspense (which the title blows.) For a show as goofy as Buck Rogers, it's a really terrific horror episode. Scared the crap out of me as a young kid, but watched it again as an adult and it works.

So updates on my new game project on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/rust_gamed...

Time to talk about A Christmas Carol. It is commonly thought that Scrooge's failing is being a greedy miser -- but that is a reflections of something much greater: his loss of humanity. (1/3)

I'm going to assume that's a wood-paneled halo behind him, and leave the religious implications up to others.

Well this certainly changes my Thanksgiving plans!

Today I renegotiated my contract with Dark Lord Satan at the "Devil's Marble Yard". I have to make dumb jokes for another year, it seems. I also should NOT be climbing on crap like this at my age, but you know how Satan is. BTW, this is like a small section of this. It's crazy big.

Come to my house for the decorations, stay for the big candy. 🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃!

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Spooky Space Kook takes up smoking.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - The Fly goes to the disco.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Nessie gets a "Dear John" letter.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Them steals a picnic basket.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Quasimodo gives up bells for a glass harp.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - A witch has to sort her ingredients.

As we approach the national Holliday Osmaween, it's time to pull out the costume I wear when giving body lotion to my people in the pit.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Wolfman tries to improve his diet.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Jack the Ripper carves a pumpkin.

I wrote another classical guitar piece for Halloween! Right at the edge of my skill level -- give it a listen and please repost and like if you enjoy it! Early Happy Halloween!

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Tarman joins Tinder.

While not a direct influence (that would be Randy Rhoades) Ace Frehley was the Rock n Roll in KISS. So much of the foundation of modern rock came from guitarist whose favorite guitarist was Ace. Here's me in a KISS cover band back in the 90s. RIP Space Ace, you will be missed.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Alien enjoys some birthday cake.

Blasts from the past -- a decade ago on Your Final Answer, the Repear does a completely unnecessary and weird metal version of Dancing Queen, and pokes gentle fun at Trekies with the character I can't believe never became a hit: Steampunk Stalin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srd5...

Hey, here's a TEN FOOT Doritos/Pepsi "Monster Bash" banner from the early '90s. This would've hung in the long front window of a supermarket, or maybe on the side of a building. It's absolutely ENORMOUS. (Take note of the Invisible Man, who was the Halloween mascot for Crystal Pepsi, of course!)

Some people have all the luck on eBay!

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Zombie signs up for a rope course class.

#Halloween 2025: #Mundane #Monsters - Moleman tries LED flashlight.

Let spend this week of Halloween posting some old episodes of Mondopiece Theatre, a show about the worst of the worst of exploitation movies, many "horror" movies. The quotes are self-evident. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLaV...

It's Halloween time, and that means time to replay the most Halloween of all Halloweenish type videos on the Halloween season that discuss Halloween. Halloween. From X-E (Halloween), and later @dinosaurdracula.bsky.social -- still doing the same nonsense today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nr_...

Unrelated comic book nonsense for @delldracula.bsky.social ... the costume veins somewhat reflect the degeneration. So jury is still out, ironically that this took place in court! To the other 3 people that follow me and this is confusing, ask me Spider-man continuity questions (please don't.)