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Mike Laidlaw

@mikelaidlaw.bsky.social

Currently: CCO Yellow Brick Games, working on Eternal Strands (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1491410/Eternal_Strands/ ). Formerly: Lead Writer for Jade Empire; Creative Director for Dragon Age. Always: dog lover.

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Amelia is super good at being super evil in this.

06.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is so fun, I agree

06.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save 65% on Eternal Strands on Steam A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Steam sale is winding down! Eternal Strands is still on sale until it's over at 65% off. Romance, adventure, magically launching broken landscape at massive creatures, and one (1) overly complicated sock sorting system all included!

store.steampowered.com/app/1491410/...

06.10.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6

Spectacular performance.

04.10.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Sam's stuff is SO good. Highly recommend all three.

01.10.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so glad you said it, because if someone hadn’t I was ready.

30.09.2025 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

30.09.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The bees have discovered Brutalism

29.09.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9280    πŸ” 2947    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 46

Amen. Even if it’s wrong, starting to move in that direction will show you it’s wrong quicker than second guessing.

29.09.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My other joy is going β€œthat’s the best plan we have so far, so rather than waffling around let’s commit to this as the plan unless we find a better one along the way.”

29.09.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No problem!

29.09.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you go hard on ice abilities, you can lower its temp enough to freeze its body, just like the others of its kind. It won’t go stock dead, but it means you can jump on and damage a much larger surface area.

29.09.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ohhh I get it. Would you like a tip to reduce the precision needed?

29.09.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely!

29.09.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We also added a much easier difficulty post-launch.

29.09.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much.

29.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with long hair and a beard wearing a polka dot shirt with the word trendizsst on the bottom ALT: a man with long hair and a beard wearing a polka dot shirt with the word trendizsst on the bottom
29.09.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And then crash it down into a tree, screenshot it and call it modern art ;)

29.09.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's some quality Lemoning.

29.09.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope lots of people steal it. Thanks ;)

29.09.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Bryant. That's so kind.

29.09.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Miguel!

29.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad you enjoyed the French version. Our crew is largely francophone so we wanted to do it right.

29.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, sword AND sorcery! Thanks for the kind words, Ed.

29.09.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! That's very kind.

29.09.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't discount the influence James Ohlen had on Bioware when thinking about Archetype. He was lead design on both BG 1 and 2, as well as Knights of the Old Republic and SW:TOR.

29.09.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

29.09.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save 65% on Eternal Strands on Steam A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

It's another Steam sale, which means it's time for 65% off our debut game, Eternal Strands! That's SO MANY PERCENTS!

store.steampowered.com/app/1491410/...

29.09.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 322    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 32
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a man points at a limited edition sign on a wall Alt: a man points at complicated patterns on shirts. A bit from a skit from I Think You Should Leave about a β€œhigh end” clothing shop for men. Great show if you love cringe humor in sketch form or want to finally understand that dude in the hot dog suit meme.

When you do, I’d avoid patterns. Dan Flash has that on lock.

29.09.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What We Do In The Shadows- Jersey Devil
YouTube video by Tina Henry What We Do In The Shadows- Jersey Devil

To this day Lazlo’s β€œFantastic…” at the description of the Jersy Devil remains one of my favorite moments of television. His plea to Nandor is up there, too.

youtu.be/aEXd1xt_xvY?...

29.09.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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