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Ryan "Uberphish" Tompkins

@uberphish

Writer, Worldbuilder, DM, QA Professional He/Him https://tapas.io/series/Merely-Players https://www.ryanctompkins.me/

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Oh... Oh if this works out, I would LOVE an excuse to return to one of my favorite games of its era.

11.03.2026 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Flawless vibes, and yet another reminder that the Frogger PSX OST is full of nothing but bangers.

07.03.2026 07:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A list of Special Thanks from the end credits of Esoteric Ebb, specifically calling out Dungeons & Dragons, The Secret of Monkey Island, Planescape: Torment, and Disco Elysium

A list of Special Thanks from the end credits of Esoteric Ebb, specifically calling out Dungeons & Dragons, The Secret of Monkey Island, Planescape: Torment, and Disco Elysium

And that's credits on Esoteric Ebb. Hell of a game. Highly recommended for any fans of Disco Elysium or the kinds of folks who like dissecting the ethical ramifications of fantasy cosmology and worldbuilding. With a list of special thanks like this, it was basically made for me!

05.03.2026 08:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Greetings from Corduroy Cove, an idyllic land where everyday people and nature can coexist in harmony. Relax and enjoy the babbling of our natural water features, the sunlight filtering through the trees, and the adorable wildlife scampering through the- Wait, what is that?!

02.03.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
A casserole dish that appears to be mostly filled with brown goo and some browned colby-jack cheese. The plated version was even less attractive, but I promise it tastes great.

A casserole dish that appears to be mostly filled with brown goo and some browned colby-jack cheese. The plated version was even less attractive, but I promise it tastes great.

Trying to cook something substantial for myself and my roomies at least once a month, and February nearly got away from me. Managed to grab a bunch of stuff to make green-and-mole enchiladas with some preshredded carnitas from the grocery store. A+ Will make again because I overbought ingredients.

27.02.2026 04:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also present (and wonderful) here! @monsterologist.bsky.social

26.02.2026 06:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No no, what I'm saying is that straws are portable holes, and should be kept away from Bags of Holding at all costs!

25.02.2026 21:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But what if... a straw IS a hole, divorced from context, used to extend other holes in lids or the surface tension of liquids?

25.02.2026 09:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think it works well in Risk of Rain 2, where very rapidly as you deal damage it hands your weapons back to you, letting you feel the acceleration of your power returning. Megabonk took the idea without adjusting their egregiously huge health bars to account for what it'd do to your DPS.

24.02.2026 06:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are a lot of fruits I don't personally like - mangos, most kinds of non-red melons, dragonfruit - but this is the most objectively correct answer. Red Delicious and the few newer apples that are attempting to carry its torch like we don't recognize what they are...

24.02.2026 06:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Much like the Gooseworks/TADC article I'm also seeing a few of my follows replying to, there's something weird and toxic about a frustratingly common approach to fandom, where internalized love of a thing becomes ownership and a desire to control and gatekeep that thing, even from its creators.

22.02.2026 03:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Working in video games ๐Ÿฅฐ

Working in video games ๐Ÿซฉ

20.02.2026 22:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 117 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

While I do like the design, I have questions for the original scientists responsible for its creation.

"Yeah, so we're making a living toy that's a sin against life itself. You got that horrifying clown doll prepped?"

20.02.2026 20:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As someone who played most of the game with that crest (only later swapping to Architect)... Yeah, that would probably explain why I hated him so much. That, and the fact that him dipping under the stage purged my poison effect.

17.02.2026 08:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turns out I can manifest whatever I want into existence

as long as that thing is Ben Quadinaros.

13.02.2026 05:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 377 ๐Ÿ” 98 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I wonder what THIS might be?

03.02.2026 02:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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02.02.2026 05:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Honestly, that seems like one of the best traits to have on that show. If you can carry even a quarter of a conversation and have had something remotely strange happen in your life, it'll be a riveting discussion :P

31.01.2026 07:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Save 35% on Cryptmaster on Steam SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles....

In honour of @indiecade.bsky.social, my game is currently on sale for a mere 65% of it's True Price! Buying it now will therefore give you a better than 50/50 chance of being spared during the Undead Uprising.๐Ÿ–ค
store.steampowered.com/app/1885110/...

29.01.2026 20:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 74 ๐Ÿ” 45 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Oh oh! I actually have something for this!
Artists! Quote with something dramatic ๐Ÿ’ฅ

26.01.2026 00:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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im supposed to be working #Deadlock

25.01.2026 19:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 682 ๐Ÿ” 255 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The 'Congratulations' post for having crafted the Guild Wars 2 Legendary, 'The Predator'.

The 'Congratulations' post for having crafted the Guild Wars 2 Legendary, 'The Predator'.

A glamour shot of one of my characters holding the weapon.

A glamour shot of one of my characters holding the weapon.

Only took a few years, but as an EXTREMELY casual GW2 player, feels good to finally have a Legendary Weapon! Now to... I guess try and make a few more?

24.01.2026 12:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Aaah, at last, I have achieved perfect equilibrium within this enclosure!"
[A tasmanian devil has died of old age]
"Aaaand into the red everything goes again."

24.01.2026 07:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

-- On the flip side, there's nothing wrong with loving a thing because of the potential you see in it, even if you're torn by the frustrations you have with what actually exists. If that frustration - or the obsessive love of an Ex #1 - curdles into constant venting, you've gotta find better outlets

24.01.2026 02:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

More importantly I feel like BOTH of these are unhealthy extremes, but from the wording just being presented by someone who finds themselves in camp #1 more often. It's healthy to understand even things you love have flaws, but it's no less healthy to still enjoy it, even mostly uncritically --

24.01.2026 02:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Re: Last repost
I also think a factor of it sticking even after the initial impact is just how strong the characterization is beneath the (incredible) visuals. Ivy is a sweetheart, Vyper is horrible yet hilarious, Viktor is kind and sympathetic. Like TF2 but more, there's remarkable depth to them.

24.01.2026 02:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I do think an overwhelming and unavoidable part of Deadlock's visual success comes from "the people who made Team Fortress 2 finally unlocked Women"

24.01.2026 00:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 659 ๐Ÿ” 214 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe some part of the Melee Island Clock Tower?

23.01.2026 10:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a survival-crafting fiend, this is safely on the wishlist! Now to figure out who in my crew of five to cut to fit the multiplayer limit... :P

23.01.2026 01:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Literally the first thought I had on watching this was 'if I didn't know they toyed around with this years ago, I would think they were catering to Roses specifically!;

22.01.2026 22:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0