Salvatrix
@devsalvatrix.bsky.social
Queer California Expat in Europe 🏳️⚧️
Game Systems Designer - Numbers Witch
Posting mostly about miniature painting, 40K, BattleTech, the game industry, queer stuff, and other occasional inanity. Roughly in that order.
Game Systems Designer - Numbers Witch
Posting mostly about miniature painting, 40K, BattleTech, the game industry, queer stuff, and other occasional inanity. Roughly in that order.
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Salvatrix
@devsalvatrix.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Hej! I am a professional game designer working in video game dev since 1995! California born and raised but living in Europe.
I mostly post about game dev and miniature painting, but sometimes queer stuff, politics, or other randomness!
Links to miniature, dev, etc threads in the comments.
I mostly post about game dev and miniature painting, but sometimes queer stuff, politics, or other randomness!
Links to miniature, dev, etc threads in the comments.
Growth of an #Eldar Warhost!
2015: A year after I embarked to build an entirely new #Aeldari army in a unified scheme to a strong table top standard.
2020: After the relocation to Europe and a new library with a dedicated display space - 3 shelves
#warhammer #40k #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
2015: A year after I embarked to build an entirely new #Aeldari army in a unified scheme to a strong table top standard.
2020: After the relocation to Europe and a new library with a dedicated display space - 3 shelves
#warhammer #40k #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Growth of an #Eldar Warhost!
2015: A year after I embarked to build an entirely new #Aeldari army in a unified scheme to a strong table top standard.
2020: After the relocation to Europe and a new library with a dedicated display space - 3 shelves
#warhammer #40k #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
2015: A year after I embarked to build an entirely new #Aeldari army in a unified scheme to a strong table top standard.
2020: After the relocation to Europe and a new library with a dedicated display space - 3 shelves
#warhammer #40k #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Saturday morning, let's go. I hope. Maybe.
This week has been BRUTAL and I am still recovering, but hoping I feel up to go check out the new Warhammer paints demos in a bit.
However THIS new Bishop Briggs song is an absolute anthem that might hopefully get me up and out. ❤️
#TarisWeekendBangers
This week has been BRUTAL and I am still recovering, but hoping I feel up to go check out the new Warhammer paints demos in a bit.
However THIS new Bishop Briggs song is an absolute anthem that might hopefully get me up and out. ❤️
#TarisWeekendBangers
Bishop Briggs - Snakeskin (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Bishop Briggs
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Saturday morning, let's go. I hope. Maybe.
This week has been BRUTAL and I am still recovering, but hoping I feel up to go check out the new Warhammer paints demos in a bit.
However THIS new Bishop Briggs song is an absolute anthem that might hopefully get me up and out. ❤️
#TarisWeekendBangers
This week has been BRUTAL and I am still recovering, but hoping I feel up to go check out the new Warhammer paints demos in a bit.
However THIS new Bishop Briggs song is an absolute anthem that might hopefully get me up and out. ❤️
#TarisWeekendBangers
Artists! Quote with your workspace.
My hobby workspace is also just my general computer desk - so I recently invested in the monitor stands (easy to slip keyboard under) and a trolly cart so I could keep things easy and neat between various demands on my workspace.
My hobby workspace is also just my general computer desk - so I recently invested in the monitor stands (easy to slip keyboard under) and a trolly cart so I could keep things easy and neat between various demands on my workspace.
September 24, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Artists! Quote with your workspace.
My hobby workspace is also just my general computer desk - so I recently invested in the monitor stands (easy to slip keyboard under) and a trolly cart so I could keep things easy and neat between various demands on my workspace.
My hobby workspace is also just my general computer desk - so I recently invested in the monitor stands (easy to slip keyboard under) and a trolly cart so I could keep things easy and neat between various demands on my workspace.
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Finished the Wraithlord I started over the weekend!
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Finished the Wraithlord I started over the weekend!
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Finished the Wraithlord I started over the weekend!
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Finished the Wraithlord I started over the weekend!
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Set out simply to use the axe from the avatar kit, and ended up having a bit more fun with it. Final result is almost a Wraithseer vibe. 🌞
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Despite being a video game dev since 1995, it wasn't a video game that flipped that switch in my head - it was the Dungeons and Dragons red box Basic set.
I wanted to be a table top game designer - a 30+ year career in video games was an accident that started as a summer contract QA job at Sega. 🙃
I wanted to be a table top game designer - a 30+ year career in video games was an accident that started as a summer contract QA job at Sega. 🙃
What's your "origin" video game?
Most gamers have a lot of favorite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you.
I'm talking about the game that flipped that little switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer.
So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?
Most gamers have a lot of favorite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you.
I'm talking about the game that flipped that little switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer.
So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?
September 21, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Despite being a video game dev since 1995, it wasn't a video game that flipped that switch in my head - it was the Dungeons and Dragons red box Basic set.
I wanted to be a table top game designer - a 30+ year career in video games was an accident that started as a summer contract QA job at Sega. 🙃
I wanted to be a table top game designer - a 30+ year career in video games was an accident that started as a summer contract QA job at Sega. 🙃
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WIP - Wraithlord!
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 19, 2026 at 11:28 PM
WIP - Wraithlord!
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Sunday morning, let's go!
Time to play some video games before the work week starts up again. Or maybe paint. Will figure it out while I eat... 😅
#TarisWeekendBangers
Time to play some video games before the work week starts up again. Or maybe paint. Will figure it out while I eat... 😅
#TarisWeekendBangers
The Kills - Future Starts Slow (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Sunday morning, let's go!
Time to play some video games before the work week starts up again. Or maybe paint. Will figure it out while I eat... 😅
#TarisWeekendBangers
Time to play some video games before the work week starts up again. Or maybe paint. Will figure it out while I eat... 😅
#TarisWeekendBangers
WIP - Wraithlord!
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 19, 2026 at 11:28 PM
WIP - Wraithlord!
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Construction done - head and shoulder fins from #oldhammer way old school Eldar epic scale titan. Axe from an Avatar. Side cloth bits from Wraithguard. Shoulder mounted Shuriken Cannons from I don't recall where.
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
WIP - Wraithlord!
Been a bit since I did a deep dive into my bitz box for anything ambitious, so have a sneak peek at this work in progress!
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Been a bit since I did a deep dive into my bitz box for anything ambitious, so have a sneak peek at this work in progress!
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM
WIP - Wraithlord!
Been a bit since I did a deep dive into my bitz box for anything ambitious, so have a sneak peek at this work in progress!
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Been a bit since I did a deep dive into my bitz box for anything ambitious, so have a sneak peek at this work in progress!
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Impressed.
20 year old me didn't know if she would survive some nights, wasn't sure she *wanted* to survive some nights.
But she lived.
And while there have been many harrowing trials since then, I have at least as often THRIVED, beyond any secret wish or imagination of ways she had then.
20 year old me didn't know if she would survive some nights, wasn't sure she *wanted* to survive some nights.
But she lived.
And while there have been many harrowing trials since then, I have at least as often THRIVED, beyond any secret wish or imagination of ways she had then.
Would 20 y/o you be impressed or disappointed by you today?
September 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Impressed.
20 year old me didn't know if she would survive some nights, wasn't sure she *wanted* to survive some nights.
But she lived.
And while there have been many harrowing trials since then, I have at least as often THRIVED, beyond any secret wish or imagination of ways she had then.
20 year old me didn't know if she would survive some nights, wasn't sure she *wanted* to survive some nights.
But she lived.
And while there have been many harrowing trials since then, I have at least as often THRIVED, beyond any secret wish or imagination of ways she had then.
FUUUCK this studio and this game.
Same lead also posted video of himself on Twitter showing off the beds they set up in a meeting room and joked(?) about watching porn together.
The same studio has also used the R-slur in official comms.
I was interested in this game just 12 hours ago...
#gamedev
Same lead also posted video of himself on Twitter showing off the beds they set up in a meeting room and joked(?) about watching porn together.
The same studio has also used the R-slur in official comms.
I was interested in this game just 12 hours ago...
#gamedev
Wardogs lead says the studio won't hire people who decry crunch on social media
Wardogs lead says the studio won't hire people who decry crunch on social media
'If you care about the work you’re making and the result of what you make here, you’ll feel really valued. If you don’t, you will feel slave-driven.'
www.gamedeveloper.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
FUUUCK this studio and this game.
Same lead also posted video of himself on Twitter showing off the beds they set up in a meeting room and joked(?) about watching porn together.
The same studio has also used the R-slur in official comms.
I was interested in this game just 12 hours ago...
#gamedev
Same lead also posted video of himself on Twitter showing off the beds they set up in a meeting room and joked(?) about watching porn together.
The same studio has also used the R-slur in official comms.
I was interested in this game just 12 hours ago...
#gamedev
BATTLETECH!
Scout Lance from the Alpha Strike boxset in a House Marik inspired paint scheme on some weird glowy phosphorescent alien world.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
Scout Lance from the Alpha Strike boxset in a House Marik inspired paint scheme on some weird glowy phosphorescent alien world.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
September 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
BATTLETECH!
Scout Lance from the Alpha Strike boxset in a House Marik inspired paint scheme on some weird glowy phosphorescent alien world.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
Scout Lance from the Alpha Strike boxset in a House Marik inspired paint scheme on some weird glowy phosphorescent alien world.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
More BattleMechs? Yes, more BattleMechs!
This group is the House Kurita Command Lance from CGL.
Once I get rolling with Mech painting, I just wanna keep going! Even though I have so many more Eldar waiting for paint...
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
This group is the House Kurita Command Lance from CGL.
Once I get rolling with Mech painting, I just wanna keep going! Even though I have so many more Eldar waiting for paint...
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
September 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
More BattleMechs? Yes, more BattleMechs!
This group is the House Kurita Command Lance from CGL.
Once I get rolling with Mech painting, I just wanna keep going! Even though I have so many more Eldar waiting for paint...
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
This group is the House Kurita Command Lance from CGL.
Once I get rolling with Mech painting, I just wanna keep going! Even though I have so many more Eldar waiting for paint...
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
Saturday morning, LET'S GO!!
Found this band by accident when they were the first opener for a KMFDM show. Their live show was absolute🔥! After their set, I immediately went to their merch table and bought everything.
#TarisWeekendBangers
Found this band by accident when they were the first opener for a KMFDM show. Their live show was absolute🔥! After their set, I immediately went to their merch table and bought everything.
#TarisWeekendBangers
Brave New Apocalypse
YouTube video by Chant - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Saturday morning, LET'S GO!!
Found this band by accident when they were the first opener for a KMFDM show. Their live show was absolute🔥! After their set, I immediately went to their merch table and bought everything.
#TarisWeekendBangers
Found this band by accident when they were the first opener for a KMFDM show. Their live show was absolute🔥! After their set, I immediately went to their merch table and bought everything.
#TarisWeekendBangers
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MOAR BATTLETECH!
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
September 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
MOAR BATTLETECH!
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
Best sequel of all time.
One of my top ten favorite films really I have watched it many dozens of time and streamed the soundtrack on loop for hundreds of hours while gaming, particularly when I play the HBS BattleTech game.
One of my top ten favorite films really I have watched it many dozens of time and streamed the soundtrack on loop for hundreds of hours while gaming, particularly when I play the HBS BattleTech game.
September 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Best sequel of all time.
One of my top ten favorite films really I have watched it many dozens of time and streamed the soundtrack on loop for hundreds of hours while gaming, particularly when I play the HBS BattleTech game.
One of my top ten favorite films really I have watched it many dozens of time and streamed the soundtrack on loop for hundreds of hours while gaming, particularly when I play the HBS BattleTech game.
MOAR BATTLETECH!
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
September 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
MOAR BATTLETECH!
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
At last - two months to the day since I ran out of Mechs to paint! But now I have acquired 29 more (and a couple of tanks). This Star is the first of that batch - and also the first painted Clan Mechs in my collection.
#BattleTech #Mechwarrior #miniatures #nerdlings
If you are a BattleTech fan NOT following @ginoxy1140.bsky.social, you are VERY MUCH missing out on top echelon Mech painting!
Here's an Avatar AV1-O, a 70-ton OmniMech from the BattleTech: House Kurita Ranger Lance Force Pack, painted in the colors of the 1st Sword of Light, Draconis Combine.
#BattleTech #MiniaturePainting
#BattleTech #MiniaturePainting
September 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
If you are a BattleTech fan NOT following @ginoxy1140.bsky.social, you are VERY MUCH missing out on top echelon Mech painting!
Reposted by Salvatrix
Mawlords of Exul
The three havocs completed so far, the remaining two are now priming to be done in the next few days
#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
The three havocs completed so far, the remaining two are now priming to be done in the next few days
#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
September 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Mawlords of Exul
The three havocs completed so far, the remaining two are now priming to be done in the next few days
#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
The three havocs completed so far, the remaining two are now priming to be done in the next few days
#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer
This is the original 25th Anniversary limited edition Emperor's Champion, heavily kitbashed. I bought a few when they were first released, and converted this one in 2002 - but never got around to painting it until yesterday.
#OldHammer #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #nerdlings
#OldHammer #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #nerdlings
September 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
This is the original 25th Anniversary limited edition Emperor's Champion, heavily kitbashed. I bought a few when they were first released, and converted this one in 2002 - but never got around to painting it until yesterday.
#OldHammer #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #nerdlings
#OldHammer #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #nerdlings
Acquired 2 store anniversary Autarch figures last weekend and promptly put them together with a bit of kitbashing from my bitz bin and then painted them this weekend
Have two more on order, one of which I will be giving wings...
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Have two more on order, one of which I will be giving wings...
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
September 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Acquired 2 store anniversary Autarch figures last weekend and promptly put them together with a bit of kitbashing from my bitz bin and then painted them this weekend
Have two more on order, one of which I will be giving wings...
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Have two more on order, one of which I will be giving wings...
#warhammer #40k #aeldari #eldar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
Sunday Morning, LET'S GO!!
Was introduced to this band last week, and this particular song went on infinite loop for like TWO DAYS! So good (and it loops SUPER well)!
#TarisWeekendBangers
Was introduced to this band last week, and this particular song went on infinite loop for like TWO DAYS! So good (and it loops SUPER well)!
#TarisWeekendBangers
Boko Yout - GUSTO (Official Video)
YouTube video by Boko Yout
www.youtube.com
September 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Sunday Morning, LET'S GO!!
Was introduced to this band last week, and this particular song went on infinite loop for like TWO DAYS! So good (and it loops SUPER well)!
#TarisWeekendBangers
Was introduced to this band last week, and this particular song went on infinite loop for like TWO DAYS! So good (and it loops SUPER well)!
#TarisWeekendBangers
Our elderly matriarch of the house has fully acclimated to our two young and rambunctious rescues that we adopted 3 months ago. Here she is sharing the sun with one of the kiddos. 🥰
#caturday
#caturday
September 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Our elderly matriarch of the house has fully acclimated to our two young and rambunctious rescues that we adopted 3 months ago. Here she is sharing the sun with one of the kiddos. 🥰
#caturday
#caturday