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July 20th, 2022

A reel of film curls in over itself twice forming a loop with the final strand of film flying out of frame to the right. Photo by Denise Jans.

Transparent animation using CSS Steps()

Leveraging choppy animations and wide images to create interesting visual illusions using very old animation techniques.

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July 23rd, 2020

The golden word FABLE hovers in the air in front of a medieval fantasy castle in the background, with a lush forest and winding river in the foreground, creating a feeling of open outdoor ambiance

Hrothmar’s Picks from Xbox Games Showcase 2020

What I'm personally looking forward to from the recent Games Showcase including games such as Avowed, Fable, Psychonauts 2, and more!

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June 19th, 2020

A dark tunnel illuminated by spots of white light, creating a star-like pattern Photo by o by Jared Arango on Unsplash

Summer 2020 Music Playlist

I need music that isn't focused on lyrics when writing and this playlist is an extension of what I've been listening to.

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May 6th, 2020

An old computer from the 1980s sites in front of a stark white background, like a scene from a museum.

Why did I build a website?

With the availability of so many options to tweet our thoughts and stream to friends, why did I choose to make Hrothmar.com?

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March 8th, 2020

A white cassette tape, with its film pulled out and strung around it, lays atop a bright orange backdrop, invoking a feeling of energetic nostalgia

Early Spring 2020 Music Playlist

Hunting for music is one of my top hobbies outside of video games and cooking, and here's what I was listening to before the first lockdowns.

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