Game Developer/Programmer. N Step Steve, Tauriel Teaches Typing, Bee Magic, Parallel Dungeons, & more. Opinions my own. (they/them)https://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mtg4b3efgc2gBeen doing UI programming/design lately. One thing I've noticed is that a key factor in UI readability is putting "gaps" between the elements to make them readable.19 Aug 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg4b3efgc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3ms364pmf422dNew Blog Post: I talk about Parallel Dungeons mostly, and also show a little bit of progress for The Words In Your Mouth. https://nuvobloggo.medium.com/monthly-blog-post-august-2026-31d78f96088602 Aug 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms364pmf422dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mrtjbiy5ss2wI playtested an early version of this a few years back. From that early version alone, I can give this the Ethan Seal Of Approval. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jul 2026 03:38 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtjbiy5ss2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mrgdssmdjc22Now is a good of a time as any to say this: I agree with this thread, and if you're even remotely interested in the game, I'd recommend reading it through to the end if you haven't already (cw: politics, will make you feel sad). [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgdssmdjc22https://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mqo3lfkwjs2q15 Jul 2026 06:25 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqo3lfkwjs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mpn7zqpkh22kI never doubted @smestorp.bsky.social's ability to make a good game, but I'm blown away by how good 868-BACK is. I'm 40 hours in, and the game *still* feels as surprising as when I first booted it up.02 Jul 2026 04:46 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpn7zqpkh22khttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mngxt4dga225What could possibly go wrong?04 Jun 2026 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mngxt4dga225https://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mmstmb2dyk2oFun fact: 6 months ago, someone messaged me because they thought Genshin Impact was copying my game. My response was as follows: [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 May 2026 06:05 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmstmb2dyk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mld4qwmbnk2eHuge thanks to Icely Puzzles for covering Parallel Dungeons! youtu.be/NPqRpLk5Dug https://youtu.be/NPqRpLk5Dug08 May 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mld4qwmbnk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mjfwkfqo2k2zNew blog post: a story about a sound effect and how it relates to culture. https://nuvobloggo.medium.com/monthly-blog-post-apr-2026-53566a5e32d813 Apr 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfwkfqo2k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mje7qu3kec24Keep an eye out for my next monthly blog post. It's dropping in less than 24 hours and is definitely the wildest blog post I've written.13 Apr 2026 06:16 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mje7qu3kec24https://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mj77s6ao3c22Sometimes when writing a Steam review, I worry that it's too short or isn't well written. But then I think "As a developer, would I mind if a review is too short?" and the answer is "generally, no."11 Apr 2026 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj77s6ao3c22https://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mj5utcyel22uMixed feelings on this one. On the one hand, I'm sure that there's a lot of effort put into this game over the course of years by passionate developers. On the other hand, Level 5's attitude on GenAI tools make it hard for me to be excited for this. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5utcyel22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mhrv4qie4c2oI've been meaning to draw more, so I forced myself to sketch out a silly comic. It's also set in the 5/N Step Steve universe because why not.24 Mar 2026 05:53 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrv4qie4c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mhf5gj7ooc2qPleased to announced that I am adding DLSS 5 to 5 Step Steve!19 Mar 2026 04:17 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhf5gj7ooc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mgm65rix7k2bThe new update for Parallel Dungeons is done, but I need some more time to test and release it. Kind of awkward as we're now at the point where I said I was going to be taking a break, but I guess things like this happen.09 Mar 2026 05:53 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgm65rix7k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mghb7jmnic2oNew blog post, in which I talk about the upcoming new character for Parallel Dungeons. Also, how I made a "you can't lose" ability balanced. https://nuvobloggo.medium.com/monthly-blog-post-march-2026-b50545840bb807 Mar 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghb7jmnic2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ethanclark.bsky.social/post/3mfvpoit7ms24The Ace Attorney series is in such a weird spot right now. Capcom is still supporting and promoting it, the audience for it is definitely still there, but we haven't gotten a new (non remake) game in years. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Feb 2026 07:36 +0000at://did:plc:2eqjoousysvyaak7funveoa3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfvpoit7ms24