JarlReidyGames

When fear leads the way, the destination is never glorious.
I make games and tweet about making them.

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

https://t.co/EsWnMl1E7e

My first release on itch; really proud to have finally done this and looking forward to expanding my portfolio on there.

#gamedev #unity3d

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Download the No Man’s Land DEMO today!

https://t.co/KjJuiwYsWy

If you enjoyed, please consider leaving a wishlist! From today, I have an 18 month roadmap into developing the full title :)

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

why did this never get any love?

ah well, releasing the demo version of this game on Steam in the next few weeks 😎

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Fixed a major bug this evening

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

Fixed a major bug this evening

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post-it 1

Ragnar Lothbrok, metahuman:

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

Eveeeeen though I am a technical designer/ developer, I am a very curious creative- it helps me problem solve and implement/design code.
However, I enjoy creating art too!

Before games, I only used the paintbrush and pencil. Now, I can use apps like Blender, ASP + Metahuman

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

YES!

#gamedev

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job hunting is so humbling, my life is an absolute state at the moment.

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ngl, Unreal Engine 5.4 looks like its changing the game again

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However, I'm sticking to my guns and trying to embrace the fact that I am, strangely, a blend between a games developer and football / sports coach.
I don't know many people like me and perhaps I might find a hole for myself in between the industries, but I'm me!

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

I have secured a second coaching job where I will be working with professional footballers!

However, it's bittersweet, as I've been told in the same breath that I have *too many passions* and I'm interested in *too many different things*

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

The dream was and always will be to be in the games industry. Speaking frankly, I'm at a point where I don't know if I can keep applying for jobs I will get no response for (financially + motivationally).

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hmm...not being filled with heaps of confidence at the moment.

applying for so many jobs, altering CVs, and writing cover letters (applications taking up to a week at a time) to have radio silence is dare I say it; 'getting boring'. Not to come across as petulant, btw.

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Wtf, @unity

Honestly, who actually passes the parcel on these decisions. It feels like this industry is being gatekeeped for the rich, uncreative, and unimaginative.

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

@NovaNathanGD We’ve got this dude 🫡

Hoping a game shipped will help my chances of getting a job

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

Bit different, but I just want to share how happy I am this evening.

The job hunt could be going better but I'm working really hard on a game with my university peers that'll be a demo on Steam soon hopefully, listening to the Skyrim soundtrack.

I'm working hard, but at peace.

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

Wondering if I’ve set a world record, I’m on holiday at the moment and I’ve had 5 job rejections TODAY alone. Lol.

We keep hustling, onto the next 🫡

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@cdgamedev @intogamesHQ congats!

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interstellar is beautiful, but absolutely petrifying

[JarlReidyGames @Manc_OfSteel]

if you are having a rough time, watch lord of the rings. howard shore and peter jackson have collaborated in the best thing ever.

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@gemothy Thank u, I’ve had a 21st tonight and I asked myself the same question, giving myself the answer I’ve just gave you!