Since this is going to be a sequel to Baldur's Gate 3 I guess I should get on with actually finishing it. :)
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🧵 When two friends and me started developing our first game in the late 1980s, I had written a short sad story for the intro. Our composer Ramon Braumuller made this fitting chiptune with our SIDmon music editor. The file is 38 Kilobytes, including tiny sound samples. We never finished that game though. 😊
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Hello World! Startup Summit – One Month to Go for Scotland’s Future Games Founders
With only a month to go until the Hello World! Startup Summit arrives at the University of Glasgow ARC on March 2nd, 2026, the Scottish Games Network is calling on the next wave of pro game developers to sign up and secure their place.
This is NOT a traditional academic conference; it is a practical, hands-on day designed to help students at all stages, recent graduates, and those navigating the current wave of industry redundancies decide if starting their own games business is the right path for them.
At a time of ongoing industry disruption and studio closures, Hello World! provides a clear-eyed look at the realities of starting and running a games business. The summit is specifically designed to fill the ‘knowledge gaps’ left by traditional games courses, focusing on the practical, commercial, and operational skills that many studio founders – and freelancers – often struggle to master.
Brian Baglow, Director of the Scottish Games Network, stated:
We are only four weeks out from an event that could redefine how we build new games companies in Scotland. Whether you are a first-year student or a senior developer who’s dealing with redundancy, this summit is about giving you the tools to take control of your career. We’re stripping away the fluff to focus on the simple, practical skills you actually need to survive and thrive.
The Programme: Simple, Practical, Professional
The day is structured to provide the commercial “missing pieces” through direct access to the organisations who can help – and the people who have already succeeded:
- Morning Session: What does it take to start and run a games business in Scotland? Hear from the founders and business leaders who have already made it happen!
- Monetisation Masterclass. This session bypasses theory to focus on how games actually generate revenue today, covering the global models and platform shifts that determine studio sustainability.
- Afternoon Rotations: Three focused, fast-paced tracks designed to tackle real-world business hurdles:
- The Innovation Centre (Greenlight Lab): How do you test game concepts for market viability?
- The Funding Roundtable: No-nonsense sessions from the funding partners and organisations across Scotland, and the UK.
- Pitching & Commercial Ops: How do you pitch your project (and your company) to publishers, funders and potential partners? Join our industry experts and learn how to supercharge your presentation skills.
- The Collaboration Zone: A low-pressure space featuring facilitated “Find a Co-Founder” circles and a “Help Wanted” board to help attendees connect with the right people and find the skills they need to move forward!
Students and lecturers/educators – secure your place now.
Calling All Partners: Join the Mission
Spaces are filling up quickly, so we’re now looking for the final few partners to join Scotland’s first student startup summit!
- Workshop Hosts & Panelists: Industry veterans who can speak honestly about the business of games.
- Exhibitors: Organisations providing essential business formation, growth, legal, financial, or developmental support for new startups – in games and beyond!
- Educators: Tickets are going quickly, so we’re asking lecturers and career advisors to ensure their students are aware of this opportunity to gain essential commercial skills. We have travel bursaries to help groups attend from colleges and universities across Scotland.
Join us on March 2nd to help build more successful Scottish games businesses. For partnership enquiries and speaker opportunities, please contact me: brian.baglow@scottishgames.net
#business #games #glasgow #HelloWorldStudents #scotland #startups
Hello World! Startup Summit – One Month to Go for Scotland’s Future Games Founders
With only a month to go until the Hello World! Startup Summit arrives at the University of Glasgow ARC on March 2nd, 2026, the Scottish Games Network is calling on the next wave of pro game developers to sign up and secure their place.
This is NOT a traditional academic conference; it is a practical, hands-on day designed to help students at all stages, recent graduates, and those navigating the current wave of industry redundancies decide if starting their own games business is the right path for them.
At a time of ongoing industry disruption and studio closures, Hello World! provides a clear-eyed look at the realities of starting and running a games business. The summit is specifically designed to fill the ‘knowledge gaps’ left by traditional games courses, focusing on the practical, commercial, and operational skills that many studio founders – and freelancers – often struggle to master.
Brian Baglow, Director of the Scottish Games Network, stated:
We are only four weeks out from an event that could redefine how we build new games companies in Scotland. Whether you are a first-year student or a senior developer who’s dealing with redundancy, this summit is about giving you the tools to take control of your career. We’re stripping away the fluff to focus on the simple, practical skills you actually need to survive and thrive.
The Programme: Simple, Practical, Professional
The day is structured to provide the commercial “missing pieces” through direct access to the organisations who can help – and the people who have already succeeded:
- Morning Session: What does it take to start and run a games business in Scotland? Hear from the founders and business leaders who have already made it happen!
- Monetisation Masterclass. This session bypasses theory to focus on how games actually generate revenue today, covering the global models and platform shifts that determine studio sustainability.
- Afternoon Rotations: Three focused, fast-paced tracks designed to tackle real-world business hurdles:
- The Innovation Centre (Greenlight Lab): How do you test game concepts for market viability?
- The Funding Roundtable: No-nonsense sessions from the funding partners and organisations across Scotland, and the UK.
- Pitching & Commercial Ops: How do you pitch your project (and your company) to publishers, funders and potential partners? Join our industry experts and learn how to supercharge your presentation skills.
- The Collaboration Zone: A low-pressure space featuring facilitated “Find a Co-Founder” circles and a “Help Wanted” board to help attendees connect with the right people and find the skills they need to move forward!
Students and lecturers/educators – secure your place now.
Calling All Partners: Join the Mission
Spaces are filling up quickly, so we’re now looking for the final few partners to join Scotland’s first student startup summit!
- Workshop Hosts & Panelists: Industry veterans who can speak honestly about the business of games.
- Exhibitors: Organisations providing essential business formation, growth, legal, financial, or developmental support for new startups – in games and beyond!
- Educators: Tickets are going quickly, so we’re asking lecturers and career advisors to ensure their students are aware of this opportunity to gain essential commercial skills. We have travel bursaries to help groups attend from colleges and universities across Scotland.
Join us on March 2nd to help build more successful Scottish games businesses. For partnership enquiries and speaker opportunities, please contact me: brian.baglow@scottishgames.net
#business #games #glasgow #HelloWorldStudents #scotland #startups
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Updated introduction (October 2025, 3rd anniversary):
I’m a #Colorado #gay continuing on my quiet, down-to-earth life journey. I enjoy gardens, plants, flowers, books, games, hikes, bike rides, vegetarian home cooking, taking photos, as well as various queer, science, and geeky stuff.
I joined Mastodon in October 2022, and I am enjoying my time here. Thanks for the fun, kindness, and friendship.
Random interests and #introduction:
#tea #wildflowers #books #fiction #vegetarian #cooking #bicycling #photography #garden #plants #flowers #veggies #chiles #pickling #climate #weather #hiking #walking #sunrise #sunset #science #chocolate #introvert #queer #gayfiction #art #creativity #games #gaymers #mindfulness #quiet #lgbtq #beard #geek #astronomy #space #climatechange #parks #equality #equity
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Meet ✨️ Questing Quokka ✨️ the pen and paper roleplaying game master (& friends)! 
Inspired by the #ubuntu release name 25.10! Created with #Krita and #Blender within 93 days.
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IDK. Anything. - #Gaming #Linux
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The 52nd #HKTDC #HongKong #Toys & #Games #Fair, 17th HKTDC #HK #Baby #Products Fair, and 24th HK #International #Stationery & #School #Supplies Fair concluded at the Hong Kong #Convention and #Exhibition #Centre, #China, attracting around 82,000 #buyers from 121 countries and regions. The #events utilized a hybrid EXHIBITION+ #model combining physical #shows with #online #platforms like Click2Match for extended #business #matching until January 22. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-trade-fairs-attract-82000-global-buyers-highlighting-china-market-links/
The 52nd #HKTDC #HongKong #Toys & #Games #Fair, 17th HKTDC #HK #Baby #Products Fair, and 24th HK #International #Stationery & #School #Supplies Fair concluded at the Hong Kong #Convention and #Exhibition #Centre, #China, attracting around 82,000 #buyers from 121 countries and regions. The #events utilized a hybrid EXHIBITION+ #model combining physical #shows with #online #platforms like Click2Match for extended #business #matching until January 22. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-trade-fairs-attract-82000-global-buyers-highlighting-china-market-links/
Meet ✨️ Questing Quokka ✨️ the pen and paper roleplaying game master (& friends)! Inspired by the #ubuntu release name 25.10! Created with #Krita and #Blender within 93 days.
#art #mastoart #fediart #RPG #fantasy #quokka #wallpaper #digitalart #linux #magic #nature #adventure #books #games #gaming #cute #animals #travel
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind | E:2
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Live streaming now on eom.dev!
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind | E:2
#owncast #livestreaming #gaming #games #game #videogame #morrowind #elderscrolls #tes #multiplayer #retro #retrogaming #retrogame #theelderscrolls #skyrim #oblivion
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