Bill Roeske

Lead engineer/tech artist @ Kittehface Software, XR enthusiast

Former Engineering Manager @ TheoremOne, Lead Eng/Tech Art @ Pi Studios

He/Him

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@Altimor I thought I had escaped the phrase "double click". I was wrong.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@DiscordDystopia Best work. Speed only matters after I know someone can do quality.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@kennhoekstra Buffalo resident, here. Can confirm this is normal.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@kennhoekstra 8675309

[dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer]

Alyx is such an incredible game that it genuinely turns the "which is the best Half-Life" argument into a three horse race. It's also the only one that had me in tears at the end. The final 5 minutes of that game will live with me forever. Legitimately breathtaking. Also Jeff.

[Lance James @Myll_Erik]

Go play some video games today!

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@Lunayian That would be wonderful, because I genuinely worry about games like Asgard's Wrath, Lone Echo 1 and 2, and others becoming trapped on the Rift store.

This doesn't fix that, but it does make them feel a notch less threatened.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

I've been curious about haptic vests for ages, but couldn't justify one. Found a used bHaptics Tactsuit X40 locally for $175 and pounced.

No illusions about casual practicality, but pretty fun so far! Developing thoughts on what makes good integrations.

Excited to code for it!

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@tom_forsyth Blender material tutorials: magic numbers everywhere, no explanation of how they were determined, or even why they're using that node.

_Once_ one paused to sheepishly admit they just kinda messed with the numbers to find one that worked, and I at least appreciated the honesty.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@AntonHand I caught hell once for adding new content because it also came with a new Achievement.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@AntonHand I hate meal planning, but it was interesting to see that motivation to meal plan just naturally came along with it.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@AntonHand Even more wild: despite that, people still think of it as a dead game.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@dark1x The sprite-based games perform really well, and can look great. Red Alarm was a pure 3D game and ran poorly, but was hyped as a must-see launch title (polygons!).

I wonder how much the experience is that game impacted things (plus neck strain as others have pointed out).

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

I am once again asking you to not overwrite the contents of my clipboard if I accidentally press Ctrl+C with nothing highlighted/selected.

Likewise, don't ever automatically do it when I have some text highlighted and then deselect/delete that text.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@KazeEmanuar I remember going into that video come when it launched and very quickly was just like "what... the... f...?"

And then it clicked. I appreciate a good slow burn.

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@AntonHand This is my bane. I'm currently obsessed with honey roasted peanuts as a snack.

Like, I understand biologically why were engineered so that stuff that's calorie dense tastes awesome to us. But, man...

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@tom_forsyth @Lord_Arse The Adventures of Solid Snake, Queen of the Desert

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@AntonHand I say it a lot, but working on and shipping a VR project was a dream come true for me. Very much looking forward to the time when I can do it again!

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@tom_forsyth @TheCinesthetic TIL, thanks!

I've seen the Naked Gun movies, but I really need to see Police Squad

[Bill Roeske @CyberWilhelm]

@tom_forsyth @TheCinesthetic "Please state your first name, last name, and occupation."
"Lizard man, lizard man, and uh... lizard man"

(Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law)