Matt -> GDC
@hurlgreytea.bsky.social
Designer/Programmer/CEO of Generic Lake Monster, currently: Quarterstaff, previously: South Park: Stick of Truth, Tyranny, Fallout: New Vegas, Alpha Protocol, & more
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@hurlgreytea.bsky.social
· Nov 11
helllooo Bluesky citizens! we're an indie game developer who just released our first game! looking to meet and connect with gamers who enjoy strategy games built with accessibility as a first principal 😍
we're on #Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
we're on #Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Quarterstaff on Steam
Often outnumbered, never outmatched – carefully plan your moves to single-handedly save a besieged fantasy realm from the clutches of a sorcerous conqueror.
store.steampowered.com
What have I been doing for the last 4 years of my life? Making a game! It's a self-published endeavor, so we could use your help to spread the word.
Want strategy without randomness? Want an intense challenge that never relies on QTE's or timers to create urgency?
Check out Quarterstaff today!
Want strategy without randomness? Want an intense challenge that never relies on QTE's or timers to create urgency?
Check out Quarterstaff today!
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6/2: We return to a fun turn-based strategy game that we haven't seen on the channel in few months in Quarterstaff by
@hurlgreytea.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social! This fantasy action game truly excels at combining accessibility and challenge. store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
@hurlgreytea.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social! This fantasy action game truly excels at combining accessibility and challenge. store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Quarterstaff on Steam
Often outnumbered, never outmatched – carefully plan your moves to single-handedly save a besieged fantasy realm from the clutches of a sorcerous conqueror.
store.steampowered.com
May 31, 2026 at 4:53 PM
6/2: We return to a fun turn-based strategy game that we haven't seen on the channel in few months in Quarterstaff by
@hurlgreytea.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social! This fantasy action game truly excels at combining accessibility and challenge. store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
@hurlgreytea.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social! This fantasy action game truly excels at combining accessibility and challenge. store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
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REPLACED is gorgeous and cool and a vibe. But is it accessible?
Michaela loved her time with the game, but you might wanna check out our accessibility review to see if this side scrolling sci fi action adventure is a good fit for you
Read it here: www.deargamers.net/reviews/repl...
Michaela loved her time with the game, but you might wanna check out our accessibility review to see if this side scrolling sci fi action adventure is a good fit for you
Read it here: www.deargamers.net/reviews/repl...
April 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
REPLACED is gorgeous and cool and a vibe. But is it accessible?
Michaela loved her time with the game, but you might wanna check out our accessibility review to see if this side scrolling sci fi action adventure is a good fit for you
Read it here: www.deargamers.net/reviews/repl...
Michaela loved her time with the game, but you might wanna check out our accessibility review to see if this side scrolling sci fi action adventure is a good fit for you
Read it here: www.deargamers.net/reviews/repl...
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Hey #TeaseYaGame! ✨
Check out Quarterstaff! The accessible yet challenging turn-based fantasy adventure.
Find it on Steam (currently ON SALE!) where you can also find a FREE DEMO!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Check out Quarterstaff! The accessible yet challenging turn-based fantasy adventure.
Find it on Steam (currently ON SALE!) where you can also find a FREE DEMO!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Save 50% on Quarterstaff on Steam
Often outnumbered, never outmatched – carefully plan your moves to single-handedly save a besieged fantasy realm from the clutches of a sorcerous conqueror.
store.steampowered.com
March 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Hey #TeaseYaGame! ✨
Check out Quarterstaff! The accessible yet challenging turn-based fantasy adventure.
Find it on Steam (currently ON SALE!) where you can also find a FREE DEMO!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Check out Quarterstaff! The accessible yet challenging turn-based fantasy adventure.
Find it on Steam (currently ON SALE!) where you can also find a FREE DEMO!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
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Ashley Fairbanks @ziibiing.com launched Stand With Minnesota standwithminnesota.com, a mutual aid repository supporting residents under ICE's siege, in early Jan. in the weeks since, it's facilitated covering people's rents and flown folks detained back home from Texas.
she can help you do it, too.
she can help you do it, too.
She’s raised almost $20m to help Minnesota – she thinks you can do it too
Ashley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota as ICE raids rocked her home town – now donations are pouring in, and families’ rent is being paid
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Ashley Fairbanks @ziibiing.com launched Stand With Minnesota standwithminnesota.com, a mutual aid repository supporting residents under ICE's siege, in early Jan. in the weeks since, it's facilitated covering people's rents and flown folks detained back home from Texas.
she can help you do it, too.
she can help you do it, too.
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When they make movies about this in the future they will tone down the cruelty of ICE and border patrol, like Spielberg did with Goeth in Schindler's List, because no one will believe they were actually this monstrous.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
When they make movies about this in the future they will tone down the cruelty of ICE and border patrol, like Spielberg did with Goeth in Schindler's List, because no one will believe they were actually this monstrous.
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Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
Reposted by Matt -> GDC
Want to help people in Minnesota? The best place to start is: www.standwithminnesota.com
You can donate money to people who need it, donate airline miles, send supportive messages, & read about other things to do to help or prepare your own community:
www.standwithminnesota.com/actions-to-t...
You can donate money to people who need it, donate airline miles, send supportive messages, & read about other things to do to help or prepare your own community:
www.standwithminnesota.com/actions-to-t...
February 6, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Want to help people in Minnesota? The best place to start is: www.standwithminnesota.com
You can donate money to people who need it, donate airline miles, send supportive messages, & read about other things to do to help or prepare your own community:
www.standwithminnesota.com/actions-to-t...
You can donate money to people who need it, donate airline miles, send supportive messages, & read about other things to do to help or prepare your own community:
www.standwithminnesota.com/actions-to-t...
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Industrial heat is one of the hardest parts of the energy transition.
This sand battery is now delivering fossil-free heat for industry, storing renewable electricity as high-temperature heat and releasing it when needed. Simple idea, big impact.
This sand battery is now delivering fossil-free heat for industry, storing renewable electricity as high-temperature heat and releasing it when needed. Simple idea, big impact.
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Industrial heat is one of the hardest parts of the energy transition.
This sand battery is now delivering fossil-free heat for industry, storing renewable electricity as high-temperature heat and releasing it when needed. Simple idea, big impact.
This sand battery is now delivering fossil-free heat for industry, storing renewable electricity as high-temperature heat and releasing it when needed. Simple idea, big impact.
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the thing i'm waiting for with the ai romance novel lady is for another scammer to figure out that purely ai-generated material w no human authorship is generally not considered to be protected by copyright in the US rn, and saving themselves the 45 mins per book by reselling hers
February 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
the thing i'm waiting for with the ai romance novel lady is for another scammer to figure out that purely ai-generated material w no human authorship is generally not considered to be protected by copyright in the US rn, and saving themselves the 45 mins per book by reselling hers
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ICE told nurses this Minneapolis man “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall.”
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
February 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
ICE told nurses this Minneapolis man “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall.”
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
This is tonight, 8pm Central!
I'll be there to answer question about Quarterstaff, indie game development, game design, and maybe a rant or two about how accessibility and challenge are not mutually exclusive.
There will be codes to give away, and there's a FREE DEMO if you want to follow along.
I'll be there to answer question about Quarterstaff, indie game development, game design, and maybe a rant or two about how accessibility and challenge are not mutually exclusive.
There will be codes to give away, and there's a FREE DEMO if you want to follow along.
2/4: We have three Steam keys to the indie turnbased strategy game Quarterstaff from indie dev @hurlgreytea.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social This giveaway highlights a 2D action fantasy that is made accessible for players of all motor control levels! store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Save 50% on Quarterstaff on Steam
Often outnumbered, never outmatched – carefully plan your moves to single-handedly save a besieged fantasy realm from the clutches of a sorcerous conqueror.
store.steampowered.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This is tonight, 8pm Central!
I'll be there to answer question about Quarterstaff, indie game development, game design, and maybe a rant or two about how accessibility and challenge are not mutually exclusive.
There will be codes to give away, and there's a FREE DEMO if you want to follow along.
I'll be there to answer question about Quarterstaff, indie game development, game design, and maybe a rant or two about how accessibility and challenge are not mutually exclusive.
There will be codes to give away, and there's a FREE DEMO if you want to follow along.
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Law firms are going to be adding this sign to their fee schedules.
February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Law firms are going to be adding this sign to their fee schedules.
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Begging AI dude bros to learn even 1% of IP law or even just google copyright at this point to understand why this is such an utterly fatuous horse to place your bets on jesus christ. It’s NFTs all over again. Trend jumpers who cosplay zuckerberg flip flop hoodie realness.
Video game stocks are suddenly crashing today with the launch of Google's Project Genie as investors think games will start magically getting made with AI
➡️ ca.investing.com/news/stock-m...
#GoogleGemini #TakeTwo #CDProjektRED #Roblox #videogames
➡️ ca.investing.com/news/stock-m...
#GoogleGemini #TakeTwo #CDProjektRED #Roblox #videogames
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Begging AI dude bros to learn even 1% of IP law or even just google copyright at this point to understand why this is such an utterly fatuous horse to place your bets on jesus christ. It’s NFTs all over again. Trend jumpers who cosplay zuckerberg flip flop hoodie realness.
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This was posted in the new Epstein files release and removed about 20 mins later.
Wonder why that is.
Wonder why that is.
January 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This was posted in the new Epstein files release and removed about 20 mins later.
Wonder why that is.
Wonder why that is.
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GO TRADE SOME BABIES, BABES
MARKETS ARE OPEN!!!
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is live on Steam and ready for you to buy low, sell high, and SHORT! THAT! BABY!
We're also announcing at least two months of free post-launch content starting... NEXT WEEK!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is live on Steam and ready for you to buy low, sell high, and SHORT! THAT! BABY!
We're also announcing at least two months of free post-launch content starting... NEXT WEEK!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator on Steam
Buy low, sell high, and short an entire universe of babies in this arcade stock market sim set in the world of Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator.
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
GO TRADE SOME BABIES, BABES
“It’s rare to find a tactics game this simple that stays compelling, which this has accomplished in spades. Honestly, the best compliment I can give it is that I’m going to go right back to playing it after I finish this review.”
-IndieGameReviewer
#SteamSale #IndieGame #Strategy #TurnBased #NoAI
-IndieGameReviewer
#SteamSale #IndieGame #Strategy #TurnBased #NoAI
1/2 off 1/4Staff!
Quarterstaff is ON SALE!
Turn-based tactics with no dice, just strategy. Accessible Gameplay meets intense challenge!
No Quick Time Events, no timed challenges, colorblind-friendly!
NO AI Slop, NO microtransactions!
FREE DEMO on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Quarterstaff is ON SALE!
Turn-based tactics with no dice, just strategy. Accessible Gameplay meets intense challenge!
No Quick Time Events, no timed challenges, colorblind-friendly!
NO AI Slop, NO microtransactions!
FREE DEMO on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/2134060/...
Save 50% on Quarterstaff on Steam
Often outnumbered, never outmatched – carefully plan your moves to single-handedly save a besieged fantasy realm from the clutches of a sorcerous conqueror.
store.steampowered.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 AM
“It’s rare to find a tactics game this simple that stays compelling, which this has accomplished in spades. Honestly, the best compliment I can give it is that I’m going to go right back to playing it after I finish this review.”
-IndieGameReviewer
#SteamSale #IndieGame #Strategy #TurnBased #NoAI
-IndieGameReviewer
#SteamSale #IndieGame #Strategy #TurnBased #NoAI
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(colorblind edit)
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
(colorblind edit)
Reposted by Matt -> GDC
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
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MinnMax is teaming up with @giantbomb.bsky.social this Friday at 5pm Central for an ICE Out charity stream from our studio in Minneapolis.
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
January 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM
MinnMax is teaming up with @giantbomb.bsky.social this Friday at 5pm Central for an ICE Out charity stream from our studio in Minneapolis.
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
It'll be simulcast on all channels...
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow
www.youtube.com/minnmax
www.twitch.tv/giantbomb
www.youtube.com/giantbomb
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A message from r/Babaisyou
January 26, 2026 at 3:16 AM
A message from r/Babaisyou
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Small, free act you can do to bring some good in this world: add positive reviews to ALL you Steam games, especially the small indies. You don't need to write anything smart, just "game good" is enough. Every positive steam review tips the algorithm and helps your fav artists get more sales
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Small, free act you can do to bring some good in this world: add positive reviews to ALL you Steam games, especially the small indies. You don't need to write anything smart, just "game good" is enough. Every positive steam review tips the algorithm and helps your fav artists get more sales
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Currently taking all the smallest indie games in my Steam library and letting them run for a few minutes (if I haven't played them) so I can leave a positive review.
Review your indie games! Even if it doesn't say much. I'm just copying and pasting.
Review your indie games! Even if it doesn't say much. I'm just copying and pasting.
January 25, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Currently taking all the smallest indie games in my Steam library and letting them run for a few minutes (if I haven't played them) so I can leave a positive review.
Review your indie games! Even if it doesn't say much. I'm just copying and pasting.
Review your indie games! Even if it doesn't say much. I'm just copying and pasting.
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-[2nd amendment freaks spend 50 years insisting everyone should be allowed to carry guns to resist tyranny]
-ah, well, no, not like that
-ah, well, no, not like that
January 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM
-[2nd amendment freaks spend 50 years insisting everyone should be allowed to carry guns to resist tyranny]
-ah, well, no, not like that
-ah, well, no, not like that
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I had 3 friends explaining Warhammer 40K to me and I still hear it like
January 19, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I had 3 friends explaining Warhammer 40K to me and I still hear it like