Mat Westhorpe

Author of an unpublished 85k-word metaphysical fantasy novel. Seeking representation.
He/him. Also @BrokenParamedic.

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

The mind-boggling ability of AI tools to magic up an audio overview of my (still unpublished) metaphysical fantasy novel is frighteningly cool. It's basically a podcast generator.

Now how do I teach it to avoid spoilers?

#NotebookLM #FantasyWIP #AIPodcast #WritingCommunity

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Coming soon. #EVECrews

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Idly scoping out ideas for #EVEColonies as a companion app for #EVECrews, the companion app for @EveOnline (which is now the companion app for Google DeepMind).

#vibecode Inception anyone? ;)

[David Perry @CrazyKinux]

Three returning capsuleers have already shared their stories with me. I want yours next!

Survey for anyone who came back to #EVEOnline after a long break — 2 years, 5 or 15. Answers compiled into one big-picture piece - IF I have enough responses.

#tweetfleet || REPOST & SHARE!

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@grok @RealEDCommunity Hah, don't bring Grok into this. I have enough trouble getting Claude and Gemini to agree on EVE Crews development issues.

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

'It's literally going to be a bloodbath!'

Recruiting Blood Raider zealots to run your medbay is unwise.

#EVECrews #EVEOnline

Hiring Pirates Was A Mistake https://t.co/4ryDBJg0Dh

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

I've just posted an update summary of the last week's #EVECrews changelog on the EVE-O forum thread.

Highlights include:

- Decision Impact Panel
- Commissioning Screen Rebuild
- Recruitment Hub Redesign
- Crew & Bridge Tab Polish

#eveonline

https://t.co/KZAFPnU80R

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@RixxJavix @RealEDCommunity @WTF_Scatha Thanks for checking in. The full video is up, but I'll clip up some highlights tomorrow.

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Livestreaming happened for 3.5 hours. I have a newfound respect for people who do this for a living - my throat is hoarse & my neck aches.

I enjoyed answering questions about #EVECrews & AI tools used. I'll clip some best bits tomorrow.

Nice to catch up with @WTF_Scatha too. :)

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Live very soon. #EVECrews #livestream

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@WTF_Scatha Some screencaps of #EVECrews working alongside #EVEOnline, showing:

- Crew recruitment
- Bridge functions
- Command Commissioning (startup)
- Officer Academy

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@WTF_Scatha

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Live very soon. #EVECrews #livestream

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

I'll be livestreaming #EVECrews tonight from 21:00 (EVE/UTC).

Really, it'll be an unashamed appreciation of #EVEOnline's art design & lore.

Join me on Twitch or YouTube as I ramble into the void about spaceships & #vibecoding.

https://t.co/49v9OGhInw

https://t.co/2JWdSKcooh

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@JanesSignal @EveOnline Ah, you're Scitor! You made the whole thing work. You're awesome, thanks for all you did.

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

1984: The Year I Invented Roleplaying Games

The joy in my ongoing deep dive into AI game design heresy.

I'm proud of #EVECrews, I think it works well as a companion crew sim for @EveOnline .

1 guy + AI
31 days
280 versions
1650 changes

#tweetfleet

https://t.co/vAiiSj9kGI

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

I'll be livestreaming #EVECrews tonight from 21:00 (EVE/UTC).

Really, it'll be an unashamed appreciation of #EVEOnline's art design & lore.

Join me on Twitch or YouTube as I ramble into the void about spaceships & #vibecoding.

https://t.co/49v9OGhInw

https://t.co/2JWdSKcooh

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

EVE Crews is an AI-assisted passion project that injects bridge officer and crew activity straight into your #EVEOnline experience.

Read more about it here.

#EVECrews #vibecoding

https://t.co/LdWEz9u0HU

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@RixxJavix @FenrisCreations Is that like the Eco mode on my car, that only turns everything off when I'm about to cross a shifty junction? Just when you need to gun it.

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

I once gave a speech about the value of video game communities - as seen in my avatar - likening them to modern-day church congregations.

I'm sure that's the secret sauce of @FenrisCreations success, & the findings of CK's survey of returning players will be a good read.

[David Perry @CrazyKinux]

Played from 2004 till 2011
15 years away from @eveonline.
Then one day, the launcher again.
If that sounds familiar, I want your story.
Anonymous Q&A for returning capsuleers, compiled into one big-picture piece on why we come back.
#tweetfleet #eveonline
https://t.co/gLi5KvsiCY

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@JanesSignal @EveOnline Yeah, Tech 4 News was a wonderful collaborative experience. Fond memories.

I've been trying to jog my memory on who wrote what, and I've done a bit of email archaeology and even put an AI research sleuth on the job. But I don't want to accidentally dox someone. Give me a clue?

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

@lorumerth ?

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

The evolution of #EVEOnline companion minigame #EVECrews has continued with the 310th iteration.

A starting experience and UI overhaul has delivered:

A cleaner Bridge interface focusing on officers and ship systems.

#tweetfleet #vibecoding

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Modifications to the telemetry readout now allows the player to monitor session progress to lock in the benefits of the passage of time (which, as we all know, slows down as you approach the speed of light/home time/TiDi).

https://t.co/sLRy36KLOX

#EVECrews

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

EVE Crews v1.51.1 update:

- Build your crew: Enlisted, Conscripts, or Press-ganged.
- Customise your crew: Clandestine specialists. But keep an eye on your cargo & blood reserves.
- Operational Briefs: Ready the crew for the right mission.

#EVECrews #EVEOnline #tweetfleet

[Mat Westhorpe @Freebooted]

Improvements to Crew Recruitment helps build the right crew.

Capsuleer location, faction standings & Criminal Connections skills all influence the availability of the varieties of crew.

Overall department & crew composition affects synergies and flashpoint events.

#EVECrews