Indie developer focused on simulations and maybe RPGs. Currently working on Tlatoani, an aztec citybuilder. Discord server: https://xitter.cf/t.co/lvU9vazQwg
Joined November 2020
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I try to keep my political commentary to a minimum on this account, but people should be aware that unless China voluntarily complies with something equivalent to an International AI Testing Ban, then there's essentially no way for the United States to impose an AI moratorium that doesn't involve making the Global American Empire substantially more all-encompassing and coercive, not less.
I guess it wouldn't hurt to reach out and ask Xi if he's feeling cooperative, but I also wouldn't be too optimistic.
I say this because I agree with a lot of concerns about AI techbros concentrating wealth, polluting the noosphere, creating a Wall-E/Idiocracy scenario and/or fr wiping out humanity, bu-ut... ...people should be aware of what the real cost of halting this technology could be.
In theory China already has a pretty extensive pre-existing regulatory framework for AI governance, the question is whether the rhetoric would keep up with enforcement on the ground, or whether this would actually be enough to freeze the tech in place.
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Alternative/upgraded terrain and flora sprites for Tlatoani are available on a separate steam branch, by the way, if anyone wants to try them.
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Tlatoani is on sale for the Steam Daily Deal, with 50% off, if you haven't picked it up already.
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I kinda want a version of this board game with a Templo Mayor, palace and irrigation systems now. Sadly, not my design forte. The plastic looks absolutely gorgeous, though (still time to back on kickstarter.)
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Hello folks- I've decided to poll my followers/players/interested parties on what kind of project you'd be most excited to see Perspective Games tackle in future.
I've listed the main genres I could see myself tackling below, and I might add some detail in sequential posts.
46%A historical citybuilder
14%Majesty-like kingdom sim
32%turn-based RPG/XCOM-like
8%Armello-like or 4X title
151 votes • Final resultsOther ideas are welcome, but please bear in mind that neither Paradox nor Bellwood are especially affiliated here- this is purely me asking for my own projects, and while I will take feedback, suggestions and interest into account I'm going to be heavily constrained by budget and other factors.
Hey there folks- Benjamin helped out with Tlatoani's dev and has also released a free-to-play genre mashup game about game historian John Appleby. Check it out!
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Rafael did sterling work on historical research and consultation for the game's art and storyline, btw- any errors or inaccuracies (and there are a few) can be assumed to be mine
Perspective Games retweeted
I'm proud to be one of the mission narrators—and voiced commands—weaving English Spanish, and Classical Náhuatl!
Tlatoani is a comprehensive city builder, I'm so grateful to @ScaryGoodProd for bringing me on board and making this a joy to work in.
Tlatoani Version 1 is now out of access and ON SALE! Featuring 21 historical campaign missions, half-a-dozen monument projects, random map generation, 6 freestyle scenarios, a map editor and modding tools. (Also, now in German.) Enjoy!
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Perspective Games retweeted
Tlatoani: Aztec Cities has fully released!
It's an isometric citybuilder game in the style of Caesar and other Impressions Games titles, but with an Aztec theme, and is very well researched (I helped out a bit!)
Check it out if you can, it's 30% off for $13 for the launch!
Tlatoani Version 1 is now out of access and ON SALE! Featuring 21 historical campaign missions, half-a-dozen monument projects, random map generation, 6 freestyle scenarios, a map editor and modding tools. (Also, now in German.) Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
Perspective Games retweeted
🔊👾 Announcement!
Tlatoani released today! It’s a historic city builder following Aztec civilization
This was my first time editing dialogue in an ancient language. I was so impressed by the acting and directing of everyone who stepped up to this challenge
I was also lucky enough to provide custom sound effects for a lot of the game. It forced me to learn about the history of my own culture as well as include actors in creating the sounds of the game’s populated areas
Go check out the game on Steam and boost to help an indie dev who included real people!
Tlatoani Version 1 is now out of access and ON SALE! Featuring 21 historical campaign missions, half-a-dozen monument projects, random map generation, 6 freestyle scenarios, a map editor and modding tools. (Also, now in German.) Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
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Congrats to Perspective Games 🎉
In this ancient Aztec civ builder, you can develop cities with historic context.
This was a tri-lingual production for us, working in English, Spanish & Nahuatl (ancient Aztec)!
Thanks for inviting us to help bring Tlatoani to life!
Tlatoani Version 1 is now out of access and ON SALE! Featuring 21 historical campaign missions, half-a-dozen monument projects, random map generation, 6 freestyle scenarios, a map editor and modding tools. (Also, now in German.) Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/3…
Tlatoani Version 1 is now out of access and ON SALE! Featuring 21 historical campaign missions, half-a-dozen monument projects, random map generation, 6 freestyle scenarios, a map editor and modding tools. (Also, now in German.) Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/3…