Benjamin is ... making ottr
@benjaminlistwon.com
solarpunk indie dev + designer, splitting my time between two software projects and my first game, all focused on stronger, safer, more equitable spaces for communities, their people, and their stories.
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Going to start a thread for my final #Halloween build and celebration.
It’s my 12th year (skipped one last year) and I need to go out on an absolute high!
🎃🧙🧟👻🏚️
It’s my 12th year (skipped one last year) and I need to go out on an absolute high!
🎃🧙🧟👻🏚️
Loooove this!!! What a fun idea and way to build like a whole galaxy of planets. 🪐 (Even I may submit one or two.)
But also wanted to transcribe the alt-text for the rules for folks. See reply.
But also wanted to transcribe the alt-text for the rules for folks. See reply.
I am here to announce that I am hosting an open collab! The theme of this collab will be planet sprites! Any may contribute, and all whose submissions meet the requirements of the prompt will be feature on my personal website! (ekvitki.art). Accepting submissions ending on Sep 30th!
⬇️Rules Below⬇️
⬇️Rules Below⬇️
September 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Loooove this!!! What a fun idea and way to build like a whole galaxy of planets. 🪐 (Even I may submit one or two.)
But also wanted to transcribe the alt-text for the rules for folks. See reply.
But also wanted to transcribe the alt-text for the rules for folks. See reply.
I'm so glad that Corey dropped back in for a moment. Haven't been able to stop thinking about them since last night. I hope they find the support and time they need in the days, weeks, and months ahead. 🙏 🫂
September 17, 2026 at 2:50 AM
I'm so glad that Corey dropped back in for a moment. Haven't been able to stop thinking about them since last night. I hope they find the support and time they need in the days, weeks, and months ahead. 🙏 🫂
Feels great to be like 1/10th of the way into this and already seeing valuable feedback onscreen that is also built in a scalable way.
September 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Feels great to be like 1/10th of the way into this and already seeing valuable feedback onscreen that is also built in a scalable way.
Vote in what has happened to my son’s PTSA …
a) lost their mind
b) been hacked
c) had one too many edibles
d) all of the above
a) lost their mind
b) been hacked
c) had one too many edibles
d) all of the above
September 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Vote in what has happened to my son’s PTSA …
a) lost their mind
b) been hacked
c) had one too many edibles
d) all of the above
a) lost their mind
b) been hacked
c) had one too many edibles
d) all of the above
Back at the doctor today. Brought a pre-game pic of my BP normal at home to try to convey the psychic damage of being in their office.
Welp, off for my annual “yes, I know my bp is off the charts when you check it here because I hate medical appointments because of my family’s many, many major medical problems, so let’s just get this over with before I explode, please” visit.
Will I set a new record? Stay tuned!
Will I set a new record? Stay tuned!
September 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Back at the doctor today. Brought a pre-game pic of my BP normal at home to try to convey the psychic damage of being in their office.
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Loook how pretty! I made this, please wishlist it! (working on crispy lighting and fluttery animations. #gamedev #indiegame #naturevibes
September 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Loook how pretty! I made this, please wishlist it! (working on crispy lighting and fluttery animations. #gamedev #indiegame #naturevibes
Oh wow, this game has captured my heart and will do so to my dollars when its out.
My (nearly) oldest childhood stuffie is a little snail that I still have with me to this day, and whenever I see these lil guys out on a sidewalk or in danger, I relocate them to cover.
My (nearly) oldest childhood stuffie is a little snail that I still have with me to this day, and whenever I see these lil guys out on a sidewalk or in danger, I relocate them to cover.
September 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Oh wow, this game has captured my heart and will do so to my dollars when its out.
My (nearly) oldest childhood stuffie is a little snail that I still have with me to this day, and whenever I see these lil guys out on a sidewalk or in danger, I relocate them to cover.
My (nearly) oldest childhood stuffie is a little snail that I still have with me to this day, and whenever I see these lil guys out on a sidewalk or in danger, I relocate them to cover.
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August 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Great little talk about level design fundamentals. I know it is targeted at snort-blight creators, but the principles outlined in the second half are relevant anywhere.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdwV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdwV...
Level up Your Level Design: Pro Tips for Fortnite Creators | Unreal Fest Orlando 2025
YouTube video by Unreal Engine
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Great little talk about level design fundamentals. I know it is targeted at snort-blight creators, but the principles outlined in the second half are relevant anywhere.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdwV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdwV...
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@gdocexpo.com is rapidly approaching (NEXT WEEK), and we are so excited to share that one of our Blacksky community members is the host! @sharpiepls.com will be hosting the expo next week, and we have discounted tickets!
Use code gdocBlacksky for a 10% discount on tickets: ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...
Use code gdocBlacksky for a 10% discount on tickets: ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...
September 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
@gdocexpo.com is rapidly approaching (NEXT WEEK), and we are so excited to share that one of our Blacksky community members is the host! @sharpiepls.com will be hosting the expo next week, and we have discounted tickets!
Use code gdocBlacksky for a 10% discount on tickets: ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...
Use code gdocBlacksky for a 10% discount on tickets: ti.to/GDoCExpo/202...
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So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below!
September 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below!
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I recently started working on an animated short. I started my 3D journey almost 7 years ago, and after years of learning it's time to start telling the stories that are in my head.
This is a preview of what's to come.
#blender #b3d #indieanimation #animation #art #3d
This is a preview of what's to come.
#blender #b3d #indieanimation #animation #art #3d
September 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I recently started working on an animated short. I started my 3D journey almost 7 years ago, and after years of learning it's time to start telling the stories that are in my head.
This is a preview of what's to come.
#blender #b3d #indieanimation #animation #art #3d
This is a preview of what's to come.
#blender #b3d #indieanimation #animation #art #3d
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What you need to understand is nothing we built was “off the shelf.”
Store-bought environmental assets for stop-motion features do not exist.
We were given concept art and told “make it look like this.”
Everything you see here, down to the dirt and moss, was meticulously designed and crafted.
Store-bought environmental assets for stop-motion features do not exist.
We were given concept art and told “make it look like this.”
Everything you see here, down to the dirt and moss, was meticulously designed and crafted.
September 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
What you need to understand is nothing we built was “off the shelf.”
Store-bought environmental assets for stop-motion features do not exist.
We were given concept art and told “make it look like this.”
Everything you see here, down to the dirt and moss, was meticulously designed and crafted.
Store-bought environmental assets for stop-motion features do not exist.
We were given concept art and told “make it look like this.”
Everything you see here, down to the dirt and moss, was meticulously designed and crafted.
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Giant Owls from Highlands Miniatures 🦉🦉🦉
Painted for a private client
#Nerdlings #TheOldWorld #TheOwledWorld #Wargaming #WePaintMinis
Painted for a private client
#Nerdlings #TheOldWorld #TheOwledWorld #Wargaming #WePaintMinis
September 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Giant Owls from Highlands Miniatures 🦉🦉🦉
Painted for a private client
#Nerdlings #TheOldWorld #TheOwledWorld #Wargaming #WePaintMinis
Painted for a private client
#Nerdlings #TheOldWorld #TheOwledWorld #Wargaming #WePaintMinis
Was over on Goodreads looking at N.K. Jemisin's excellent The Killing Moon and this ad is on the page.
Interesting back to school deal ...
Interesting back to school deal ...
September 16, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Was over on Goodreads looking at N.K. Jemisin's excellent The Killing Moon and this ad is on the page.
Interesting back to school deal ...
Interesting back to school deal ...
OMG, I'd kill for a 4K texture swap of these on top of BotW/TotK!
Human artist! Quote with your cyberpunk art!
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
September 16, 2026 at 3:07 AM
OMG, I'd kill for a 4K texture swap of these on top of BotW/TotK!
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Human artist! Quote with your cyberpunk art!
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
September 16, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Human artist! Quote with your cyberpunk art!
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
(I've also been told by a few that these don't classify as cyberpunk for some reason but oh well LOL)
#art #fanart #legendofzelda
Setting up a Ko-Fi and a Patreon and jfc my phone is melting from the 2FA requests.
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Setting up a Ko-Fi and a Patreon and jfc my phone is melting from the 2FA requests.
You know those 1000 question forms when you go to a new doctor. Now, imagine answering those over the phone, with some sort of lag, just to see if the office will even consider you.
This* is why I hate the phone.
* Reason 2,436,238, that is.
This* is why I hate the phone.
* Reason 2,436,238, that is.
I have let five phone calls that I have to make pile up because I hate using the phone and now I am having a complete meltdown at the thought that I probably have to make at least four of them today.
September 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
You know those 1000 question forms when you go to a new doctor. Now, imagine answering those over the phone, with some sort of lag, just to see if the office will even consider you.
This* is why I hate the phone.
* Reason 2,436,238, that is.
This* is why I hate the phone.
* Reason 2,436,238, that is.
I have let five phone calls that I have to make pile up because I hate using the phone and now I am having a complete meltdown at the thought that I probably have to make at least four of them today.
September 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I have let five phone calls that I have to make pile up because I hate using the phone and now I am having a complete meltdown at the thought that I probably have to make at least four of them today.
Oh, they’re aligned alright: Chaotic Evil
AI safety researchers from Anthropic and OpenAI are conceding that the idea of “alignment” and teaching AI not to do bad things is not working.
The Hugging Face incident is breaking people because it’s clear AI models will choose deception and lies to achieve goals with real world consequences.
The Hugging Face incident is breaking people because it’s clear AI models will choose deception and lies to achieve goals with real world consequences.
September 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Oh, they’re aligned alright: Chaotic Evil
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🚨OMG YesteSol comes out in TWO DAYS!🚨
My character started as a fuzzy dandelion seed, then a jackalope, then a cool little dude that just want to be a good person! Check out ➡️YesterSol on Steam! ⬅️
It's a #metroidvania like #HollowKnight #Silksong #AnimalWell #Ori #Ninesols etc.
My character started as a fuzzy dandelion seed, then a jackalope, then a cool little dude that just want to be a good person! Check out ➡️YesterSol on Steam! ⬅️
It's a #metroidvania like #HollowKnight #Silksong #AnimalWell #Ori #Ninesols etc.
September 15, 2026 at 12:14 PM
🚨OMG YesteSol comes out in TWO DAYS!🚨
My character started as a fuzzy dandelion seed, then a jackalope, then a cool little dude that just want to be a good person! Check out ➡️YesterSol on Steam! ⬅️
It's a #metroidvania like #HollowKnight #Silksong #AnimalWell #Ori #Ninesols etc.
My character started as a fuzzy dandelion seed, then a jackalope, then a cool little dude that just want to be a good person! Check out ➡️YesterSol on Steam! ⬅️
It's a #metroidvania like #HollowKnight #Silksong #AnimalWell #Ori #Ninesols etc.
Doing this is my favorite way for games to celebrate their art/music/writing, the artists behind them, and the games themselves.
This is when the games industry, and many others, are truly at their best.
This is when the games industry, and many others, are truly at their best.
Since it's our little game's birthday, our artists will be doing art drops throughout the month! First up, we have environment artist Lotte, who created everyone's favorite cosmetic superstore, the Tailor shop!
Check out the rest of her work on The Knightling here: www.artstation.com/artwork/rlNR9J
Check out the rest of her work on The Knightling here: www.artstation.com/artwork/rlNR9J
The Knightling - Clesseia, Lotte de Brabander
'Sup nerds,
Here are some assets I made for 'The Knightling', these are locations in the great city of 'Clesseia.' The cozy tents are occupied by the tailor and the fortune teller. Places where you c...
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September 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Doing this is my favorite way for games to celebrate their art/music/writing, the artists behind them, and the games themselves.
This is when the games industry, and many others, are truly at their best.
This is when the games industry, and many others, are truly at their best.