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Kelsey Pickinpaugh

@spacedcadette

Game Dev. I've worked on some games you know. Currently Lead UX Designer @ Firaxis Games. Sometimes I do improv. Views expressed here are my own. (she / her)

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28.02.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s the one I’ve got! It just doesn’t have the HD picture quality 😩

17.02.2026 02:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good question. I’m not sure. The physical version I have is the Martinis and Medicine DVD set. Which does give you the option to turn off the LT. But it was released before they scanned the negatives.

17.02.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It even aired in the UK originally without the laugh track! It feels much more contemporary without it. Especially in the later seasons. Feels bizarre to watch it with it on now.

17.02.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

more generations need to discover M*A*S*H

07.01.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 1960 πŸ” 673 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 82

It’s a little absurd that there isn’t a physical media release of the M*A*S*H tv series that uses the HD scans of the negatives AND gives you the option to turn off the laugh track.

Anyways… still one of my favorite shows of all time. Even if I have to watch it in 480p to avoid the canned laughs 😭

17.02.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

God fucking damn it.

24.01.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.

24.01.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 27074 πŸ” 8542 πŸ’¬ 864 πŸ“Œ 340

A 23 year old larping as a journalist made a misleading and inaccurate YouTube video that the administration full of chronically online shitposters used to justify the β€œlargest immigration operation ever” and now someone is dead

07.01.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 7674 πŸ” 2159 πŸ’¬ 79 πŸ“Œ 65
Cheesing for the camera in an Alvin and the chipmunks nightgown with Raphael.

Cheesing for the camera in an Alvin and the chipmunks nightgown with Raphael.

Sitting in a laundry basket with a pillow, blanket, and Raphael.

Sitting in a laundry basket with a pillow, blanket, and Raphael.

Grinning like a cornball next to some flowers with Raphael.

Grinning like a cornball next to some flowers with Raphael.

Just a girl and her favorite ninja turtle.

01.01.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A German shepherd’s head completely blocking the television with a large rubber ball between his legs.

A German shepherd’s head completely blocking the television with a large rubber ball between his legs.

Watching the best scene in the movie with just my ears.

I love my sister’s dog. I do. He’s just an attention whore.

Also. Watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It’s a better Christmas movie than Die Hard.

28.12.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on a tv in the background with a large German shepherd’s head blocking part of the view.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on a tv in the background with a large German shepherd’s head blocking part of the view.

Trying to watch my favorite holiday movie at my mom’s place be like:

28.12.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I love my sister’s dog. I do. He’s just an attention whore.

Also. Watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It’s a better Christmas movie than Die Hard.

28.12.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I remember when people were shitting on Alan Wake 2 right when it came out because they were mad it wasn't on Steam and were like "oh this is gonna suck, it's a failure, it's garbage" and I was like "nah, this is amazing" and someone was like "why are you dying on this hill?"

well, I won lol

05.12.2025 02:02 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 5
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Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.

Guess who's raising money for Children's Hospital this year?

Join us on November 15 for some Eye of the North shenanigans and tales from the vault. #extralife #guildwars

www.extra-life.org/participants...

11.10.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey quick tip: you’ll have more success communicating with strangers on here if you’re not a weirdly aggressive and offputting little freak that no one likes

24.10.2025 22:36 πŸ‘ 2610 πŸ” 206 πŸ’¬ 130 πŸ“Œ 52

Much of my life has been spent surrounded by Drew Struzan’s art. It’s practically woven into my DNA with so many vivid memories of picking up VHS tapes and books just to stare at his art on the covers.

14.10.2025 23:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Brian Quinby and Chris James on stage.

Brian Quinby and Chris James on stage.

Brian Quinby, Chris James, Jon Gabrus, and Stefan Heck on stage with producer Dan.

Brian Quinby, Chris James, Jon Gabrus, and Stefan Heck on stage with producer Dan.

Brian Quinby, Jon Gabrus, and Stefan Heck on stage.

Brian Quinby, Jon Gabrus, and Stefan Heck on stage.

Post show β€œGuys Live” stage.

Post show β€œGuys Live” stage.

Great Vancouver show last night by @murderxbryan.bsky.social, Chris James and their guests Jon Gabrus and @stefanheck.bsky.social

Was totally worth jumping on the train from Seattle for. Also, we definitely need to spend more than 4 hours in Vancouver next time. Cool city.

04.10.2025 18:22 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And that line is dropped right in the intro section.

This was published in 2019, by the way, and we’re still fucking this up.

19.09.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m reading @monteiro.bsky.social’s book β€˜Ruined by Design’ again because it’s more relevant than ever.

β€œEither by action or inaction, through fault or ignorance, we have designed the world to behave exactly as it's behaving right now. These are our chickens coming home to roost.”

19.09.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining

17.09.2025 23:10 πŸ‘ 30257 πŸ” 7125 πŸ’¬ 272 πŸ“Œ 168

Folks, you can't report the United States to its manager. There's no superhero coming to save us.

We don't need one giant act of heroism. We need millions of small acts of solidarity. Help one person in your community for nothing in return. Then, do it again. And again.

That's the revolution.

19.09.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 18243 πŸ” 5777 πŸ’¬ 367 πŸ“Œ 242

The tragedy of the UX Designer is being completely incapable of using technology without losing your entire fucking mind.

04.09.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.

I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:

emmkid.info

04.09.2025 15:17 πŸ‘ 2126 πŸ” 975 πŸ’¬ 105 πŸ“Œ 34
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Daniella Zeman Concept/Materials/Lighting @ Firaxis Games

Hey y'all- I was impacted by the layoffs at Firaxis this morning. If you or anyone you know needs a mid to senior level materials artist that has experience in building material libraries, lighting, 2D art, and props I'm your girl!https://www.artstation.com/daniellazeman

04.09.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 233 πŸ” 157 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1

😭β™₯️😭β™₯️😭β™₯️

04.09.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maya very quickly became one of my favorite people at the studio when I started. Hire them. Seriously. They’re freaking great and you’d be silly not to snap them up.

04.09.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I got laid off from Firaxis today. I helped ship Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and Civilization VII, and would love to talk to you about mid level Producer roles.

04.09.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 808 πŸ” 312 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 8
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Benjamin Reeves Is Incredible Ben Reeves narrative designer and writer

I was a Firaxis narrative designer/writer and lost my job today. Any help sharing leads on new opportunities would be great!

Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co

04.09.2025 19:23 πŸ‘ 674 πŸ” 289 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 12
The Son of Man Behind An Apple Because I Can't Paint Faces For Shit (1964)

The Son of Man Behind An Apple Because I Can't Paint Faces For Shit (1964)

duh i'm Magritte i can't paint faces for shit duhhh

25.09.2023 17:07 πŸ‘ 770 πŸ” 118 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 24