Nostr notes by Denman Rooke

The very predictable side effect of not hiring junior roles and ...

2026-09-29T09:24:34Z

The very predictable side effect of not hiring junior roles and replacing* them with AI instead.

*AI can't actually do the job of humans.

(Credit: inspired by a tweet by a @Dylanszn01 on twitter)

Do any game devs in my network here live and work in Donegal? I ...

2025-08-26T13:12:45Z

Do any game devs in my network here live and work in Donegal?

I have some other game devs I know looking to connect up with other game devs locally. Give me a shout!

#IrishGameDev #GameDev #IndieDev #Donegal

Hey 2D artists (based in Ireland preferred)! JOB ALERT! 📣 ...

2025-08-25T10:37:45Z

Hey 2D artists (based in Ireland preferred)! JOB ALERT! 📣 Especially those who do cozy cartoony or pixel art.

I have some game dev friends here in Galway from Psychic Software (Just released Necromancer's Tale) that are looking for an artist to team up for their next game.

Send your portfolio over to psychicsoftware@gmail.com

always a good reminder for the freelancers out there, educate ...

2025-07-03T09:28:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…j4ky
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always a good reminder for the freelancers out there, educate yourself a little on legalese. I'm not an expert by any means, but a little competency goes a long way.

I recommend the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook as a good reference for this as they have example contracts. I got recommended this early on in my career by a mentor of mine, and it changed how I approached running a freelance business: https://graphicartistsguild.org/the-graphic-artists-guild-handbook-pricing-ethical-guidelines/

I was a bit shocked. They weren't even offering a great rate. ...

2025-07-03T09:13:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…djmh
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I was a bit shocked. They weren't even offering a great rate. But still.

There's no way I'd sign a non-compete when I run a freelance business working with many direct competitors. They'd have to lock in a long-term contract with very high pay for me to even consider that.

No thanks.

Had a possible new client there who sent me their NDA so we could ...

2025-07-03T09:13:48Z

Had a possible new client there who sent me their NDA so we could talk more in detail on the project before signing contracts. But it included, no joke, conflict of interest and non-compete clauses for up to a year... for an NDA!

They wouldn't remove them, so I walked.

Always read every agreement.

The only Ghibli I want to see on my feed is actual Ghibli. ...

2025-03-31T11:14:48Z

The only Ghibli I want to see on my feed is actual Ghibli.

Hey, it's #PortfolioDay My name is Denman Rooke, I'm an ...

2025-01-14T13:37:29Z

Hey, it's #PortfolioDay

My name is Denman Rooke, I'm an illustrator, AD, and concept artist who's been working in the games industry for 18 years now. I started in RPGs and then moved into video games. Some of my main clients include Magic, D&D, and Cosmere RPG.

Hi!

Thank you!

2024-10-31T20:12:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…4xah
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Thank you!

Do you work in games in Ireland? Then please fill out this survey ...

2024-10-24T13:27:03Z

Do you work in games in Ireland? Then please fill out this survey to help us build a sustainable industry!

It’s about time we had better negotiating power at the table for building lasting careers and a sustainable industry.

Responses are confidential.

https://fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/GWUISurvey24

#GameDev #IrishGameDev #GameDevUnion #JoinAUnion

Hey illustrators! The Cosmere RPG (Brandon Sanderson's ...

2024-10-15T15:03:46Z

Hey illustrators! The Cosmere RPG (Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive and Mistborn worlds etc.) developers, Brotherwise Games, are looking for you to join their roster!

I've really enjoyed working with them on Cosmere RPG and you will too!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc31aB0SIY4xX6tO_wNenzyiAn0dPabyI93raoZL6jRm9_-VA/viewform

#artjob #illustrator #jobfairy

GenAi have used my work for training without consent or ...

2024-10-08T13:50:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…ksu8
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GenAi have used my work for training without consent or compensation (aka theft). Specifically Midjourney, but likely others too.

Hey #PortfolioDay ! I'm Denman an illustrator, art director, ...

2024-10-08T11:04:15Z

Hey #PortfolioDay ! I'm Denman an illustrator, art director, and concept artist. And I'm currently taking on client work, so hit me up!

Here's some of my work for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, and the new Cosmere RPG / Stormlight Archive campaign setting.

Amazing. Thank you!

2024-09-18T16:45:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…hkz5
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Amazing. Thank you!

Alright #Godot comrades. As someone with ~10 years experience ...

2024-09-17T22:34:21Z

Alright #Godot comrades. As someone with ~10 years experience with Unity, and a couple years with Unreal, but to a much less intense degree...

What videos or tutorials would you recommend I pick up to kind of intro me to the engine?

Mainly coming from an artist perspective, but I do have programming know-how, but not to a pro level. More to a game jam, personal project, or "I've written Frankenstiened code to make things work" level.

Hi folks, I'm looking for a stylized 3D character game artist ...

2024-08-28T13:36:53Z

Hi folks, I'm looking for a stylized 3D character game artist for a paid contract gig. If that sounds like you, send your portfolio to contact@rucach.com
#jobfairy #gameart #characterart #gamedev

What GenAI has done to just basic image search on the internet ...

2024-08-20T11:09:13Z

What GenAI has done to just basic image search on the internet makes me furious.

I'm excited to share "A Man's Worth", an ...

2024-08-17T09:34:53Z

I'm excited to share "A Man's Worth", an illustration I did for Brotherwise Games & Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere® RPG's Stormlight Archive campaign setting.

Check out the project over on Kickstarter. It's already raised over $8 million 😮👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg

#FantasyArt #Cosmere #CosmereRPG #Stormlight #Krita

I've got a few weeks in Sept available for some freelance ...

2024-08-12T15:52:59Z

I've got a few weeks in Sept available for some freelance work.

My primary focus lately has been illustration, but also taking on art direction & concept art work as well. I've loads of experience in world building and IP creation, so hit me up: https://www.rucach.com/art/

#MastoArt #FreelanceArt #Illustration #FantasyArt #GameDev #GameArt