Dave Curd Profile
Dave Curd

@CurdStuff

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Creative Director @pubg

Madison, WI
Joined July 2013
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@CurdStuff
Dave Curd
4 years
2020 = smaller maps to explore new features: Destruction, Random Royale, AI ecosystems (loot truck/Pillar). 2021 = core values, larger worlds, new experiences. I love PUBG.
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3 years
PUBG is fun because PUBG is tough. Be ruthless out there!
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4 years
i like big maps and i cannot lie
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Dave Curd
4 years
Quick update- it's been a wild, busy month as we are firming up plans for the year. Today we had our first large playtest of a new feature- it's rough around the edges but promising. Sorry for the silence, it won't be long now...
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Dave Curd
3 years
Wow, first day of F2P has been awesome. Partners, Streamers, Diehards, Lapsed Fans, and First Timers, thanks for playing! I can't wait to talk about what's next...
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Dave Curd
5 years
So glad to see Karakin out on the test server, and already getting a lot of good feedback. Totally hear you guy on loot balance- always interesting to see how it feels in the wild vs internal. More soon!
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Dave Curd
3 years
As you would expect- the world dev roadmap is just that, it's about our battlegrounds. Roadmap part 2 will discuss all the gameplay changes/additions/improvements coming throughout the year.
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Dave Curd
4 years
Wow! I've been overwhelmed by the positive support and good vibes. It's amazing to see how many people love and support PUBG from all around the world - really and truly humbling! It almost soothes the pain of me getting absolutely wrecked on the test server...
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Dave Curd
3 years
So I try to be quiet between releases because, well, we busy. But when new stuff comes out I get to come up for air and chat a bit. First- thanks to everyone trying the test server, and sharing feedback! Second, while I'm excited for the world dev roadmap- that's just part 1...
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Dave Curd
2 years
As some of you know, I only show up on socials when it’s time to talk about a big new release- then I retreat to the shadows to focus on work. Before I go, I wanted to thank everyone for the excellent feedback on Deston, and your revive ideas. I am grateful for your passion.
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Dave Curd
5 years
Evolve or Die
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Dave Curd
4 years
I’m so grateful for every fan, streamer, journalist, and developer- I’m privileged to make games with/for y’all. We made it to 2021, let’s make it the best year yet!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Just had a valuable call with members of our awesome streamer community- after looking very closely at the game for the last few months, it feels really good to get fresh perspectives. Thanks again to everyone that joined us!
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Dave Curd
2 years
Spotter Scope is still too dang strong, lots of work to do there. I appreciate the passion and feedback folks -
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Dave Curd
2 years
Just got back from Seoul, it was only a 2 week visit but I had a blast discussing the future of PUBG with the team. Beautiful, amazing city - can't wait to go back.
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Dave Curd
3 years
ACTION QUEUING - we're stoked to get this in. It's a game changer, so we've got it disabled by default. So pop into settings, turn it on, and try it out!
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Dave Curd
3 years
Console peeps- I love you! Blown away by the #Xbox and #PlayStation numbers 🚀
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Dave Curd
2 years
Gun Stuff: I'm sorry I pushed the MP9 to be too awesome. I was excited to have an SMG be somewhat competitive with ARs, but I can see everyone in the world hates that idea. I still like it dammit.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Why change/add anything? We seek constant improvement to PUBG, and that means change. We don't always get it right, and we value/need your feedback. We're making this game together. It's a ping pong game. We serve you the ball, you guys hit it back.
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Dave Curd
3 years
VISUAL PING - We've got our eye on this one, we like it for new users, and folks without coms (or speaking different languages on same team). But it can be very strong. This is why we want your feedback - please go crazy on the Test Server!
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Dave Curd
3 years
Hearing the happy giggle after pulling off a creative play is everything. Awesome use of the drone 💥
@ItsMissTricycle
ItsMissTricycle
3 years
Drone + Gas Can = Epic Plays @andymhall @PUBG @PUBG_US
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Dave Curd
3 years
Hey guys, this something I think we've failed to share: our lighting is tuned for the default brightness (50). With a more balanced range of values/less contrast, it shouldn't be necessary to run at 70+ to spot players in dark corners.
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Dave Curd
4 years
Super happy to announce 2 big time hires for PUBG Madison- @OldManGimbal is joining us as Animation Director, and @RoderickWeise will be taking on the role of Principal Character Artist. They are coming from Warzone and Destiny 2, respectively. Let's go!
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Dave Curd
5 years
Really great feedback tonight guys- super appreciate it, and we hear you loud and clear. So I wanted to joke here about really cranking the sounds and lowering the loot- but I'm not sure how playful I'm allowed to be.
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Dave Curd
3 years
With that said, bloom is still a little hot in Clear, we're gonna nudge that down a bit. Foggy is desired in overcast (if they don't play different, why bother?). We are playing with ratios so Clear comes up a heavy majority of the time, makes the other 3 feel more special.
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Dave Curd
4 years
Taking a break from Reddit AMA to heal my precious eyes- if yall want anything else addressed please use that upvote button to get it to the top- I'll be on a little later. Thanks everyone for participating!!!
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Dave Curd
2 years
Excellent feedback from live guys, 100 percent the devs are watching closely and planning adjustments, based both on community sentiment (THANK YOU) and game statistics. We never want to release "must equip" Tactical Gear, and it's clear these bad boys are a little too beefy.
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Dave Curd
5 years
New Karakin loot is live! Scopes for days, more meds- rejoice!
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Dave Curd
3 years
@chocoTaco Test Server loot is wonky, we looking into it!
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Dave Curd
2 years
Is it a tweetstorm when I do like 3 or 4 in a row? Is that a thing? But yeah, I want to touch on Anim refresh, BCD, Revive/Respawn, where we want the game to go over the next 5+ years etc... (TY for your patience!)
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Dave Curd
4 years
I was just lucky enough to talk with a bunch of really cool people that love the game- really great discussion, and I think we invented a new mode together! Thanks to everyone that took time out of their day to join us- and I can't wait for the next one!
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Dave Curd
4 years
It's time for an unofficial Dave survey. PEOPLE OF PUBG- what's your favorite perspective to play? If you want to expand on your vote, please reply to the thread-
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Dave Curd
2 years
Where are we going? I still love big maps, I'd like to see Arcade mode get some meat on those bones. Performance increases and bug reduction. Interesting weapons, vehicles, and gear. Weird stuff. Serving our grizzled veterans and our sweet noobs. Always moving forward.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Between this and the vehicle training, Training Grounds is getting SO GOOD. Glad you are digging this-
@Blitz5
BLiTz5
2 years
New 'Sound Training' in PUBG's training mode. This is such an awesome feature, especially for new players. It only took them 5 years, but better late then never, IMO.
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Dave Curd
2 years
So I hope everyone has fun kicking maximum ass in Deston. I want to see you all bass jumping, airboating, finding secret keys, and blowing brains out with that O12. As always, I’m excited to hear your feedback!
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Dave Curd
2 years
Just wanted to give a special thanks to @Hawkinz , he was kind enough to lend his perspective early on and destroy us during Deston playtests. Such an amazing talent and lovely fella!
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Dave Curd
3 years
WHATS NEXT - Well, the big thing is going from test to live, and really watch and further balance tactical gear. We've got more strange and wonderful tools to share with you throughout the year.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Howdy gang, just wanted to thank our Test server players for their feedback. The dev's pushed hard to get some adjustments into Tactical Gear before going live, and of course, PUBG being a living game, balance will continue to be tweaked based on player data/experience
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Dave Curd
2 years
*Slowly emerges from gamedev cave to discuss latest PUBG updates/thoughts!
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Dave Curd
2 years
I did a search for “Kiki” in my work Slack- our earliest docs are from Feb 2021. 17 months later, seeing everyone fighting through Ripton, the swamps, the Lodge- it’s amazing. Incredible feeling.
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Dave Curd
3 years
@PoonageZ How about a dedicated gun range?
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Dave Curd
3 years
Coming up for air to encourage you all to try the test server. New Tactical Gear is pretty nuts, excited for your feedback!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Another great post, out of the blue!
@PUBG_Devs
ALEX the PUBG DEV
4 years
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Dave Curd
4 years
@iamCDome In 2020, we brought on amazing design/lighting/engineering/QA/art talent, to work with our already great band of devs across the globe. I'm just the big hairy face of this thing, but it's the team that has really delivered the magic. 2021 is gonna be big.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Region Differences: We are discussing if it's better for PUBG to be the same for everyone in the world, or let it evolve to meet the preferences of fans. BCD and Revive are controversial topics, but not universally.
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Dave Curd
5 years
@WJacky101 @genexp Awesome- great feedback. Sharing with the team- =)
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Dave Curd
2 years
Animation Refresh: WHY? We always want to evolve PUBG- going F2P was not a "sunsetting" move, it was the first step on a new journey. We're constantly trying to move the needle into a "high tension/desperate survival" feeling.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Happy Test Server Day everybody! We're so excited to debut our latest 8x8 Battleground, Deston! Come get some bayou action and share your feedback.
@PUBG
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
2 years
Update 18.2 is now available on PC Test Servers. Be among the first to explore Deston before the official launch next week! More Deston info available at
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Dave Curd
2 years
So when we drop a feature, and I clam up, that's us observing you, looking at the data- parsing behavior from sentiment, seeing if the change is making the desired impact, and reading your responses/ideas. I personally appreciate the passion, it means you still love the game.
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Dave Curd
2 years
It's been great getting Tactical Gear feedback - thanks for playing on the test server everyone! BTW, it's great to see footage/feedback from training grounds, but even more helpful getting your impressions from looting in map/using in a live game. I appreciate you guys-
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Dave Curd
2 years
BCD: Loved the feedback that Jammer Pack could block it, and totally agree that it should make a little beeping noise when you are using it- KILLER suggestions from the community.
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Dave Curd
3 years
FTUE (first time user experience) - I think the team has done an amazing job to help new players. For veterans, I'm really enjoying the practice range - let us know how it feels!
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Dave Curd
3 years
Hey guys, give Chris Linn a warm welcome! We are doing an AMA over at @PUBGReddit today, ask us some cool shit about the next map. Everyone just want to talk about normal stuff lol
@Linnception
Chris Linn
3 years
Hello to any new followers from the #PUBG community. Thank you for the welcome into this community, I'm very excited to dive into some AMA over at @PUBGReddit today!
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Dave Curd
3 years
15.2 on the test server, let's go!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Loot Truck will not tolerate your nonsense
@DrasseL
DrasseL
4 years
DrasseL can you stop a loot truck? @PUBG_US
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Dave Curd
2 years
Please join us to talk all things Deston! It's gonna be spicy!
@PUBGReddit
PUBG Reddit
2 years
6 developers of Deston. Hundreds of questions from all of you. Lots of answers to those questions. Yeah, that sounds like an AMA. And we're hosting one! July 19th at 6pm UTC. Be there. Learn more:
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Dave Curd
3 years
@sprEEEzyOW I somewhat agree- pretty minimal changes. Miramar has had layout adjustments, new gun, new vehicle, but these don't apply to the whole game. Whole game changes are later this year ;)
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Dave Curd
2 years
Having a blast watching the streams and seeing folks play with secret drone rooms, security rooms, and ascenders. Keep your eyes peeled for parked pillar trucks- they have loot too!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Let’s go!!!
@Hawkinz
Hawkinz
4 years
Return to Sanhok - Remastered In #PUBG Season 8, you can't drive the Loot Truck.. but be careful because that fucker might just run over you. Blast it open and take scoop up the high tier loot.
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Dave Curd
4 years
Jelley loves the magic of Christmas.
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Dave Curd
3 years
UI/UX - it's a little thing, but I'm excited we have a little panel to choose your matchmaking preferences on the front page. I also thought our team did a killer job with the visuals (fonts/colors/etc)!
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Dave Curd
2 years
Gameplay balance: We watch this super closely - anything that tilts the meta is insta-nuked (RIP v1 of Tac Pack). Current strongest Tactical Gear is Drone/EMT in that order. BCD is at the bottom with tacpack.
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Dave Curd
5 years
I'm super proud to share our new Season 4 gameplay trailer! Art/Design/Engineering/Sound/Outgame- everyone pushed hard to bring this to life-
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Dave Curd
2 years
I think weapon reload on Tac Pack adds a nice casting time, but we're looking at caps on the kinds of things you can stuff in the bag - still room to improve here.
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Dave Curd
5 years
Let’s ride!
@PUBG
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
5 years
Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. Season 5 is almost here. #PUBG
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Dave Curd
5 years
Howdy all! So yeah- very grateful to speak at M+DEV 2020! The talk won't be that secret- I'll be chatting about the design and development of PUBG's latest map Karakin! I hope to see you there!
@WIgamesalliance
WIGamesAlliance
5 years
💡 M+DEV 2020 Speaker Spotlight! 💡 Dave Curd @CurdStuff Studio Director @PUBG Dave's Super Secret Talk Tickets at #MDEV2020 #PUBG #GameDev #BattleRoyale #VideoGames #YouWontWantToMissThis
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Dave Curd
2 years
Hey everyone, thanks for your questions- and console folks, I cannot wait to see you tearing it up on Deston this week! The team appreciated all the good questions, concerns, and love for the game. We're gonna keep pushing, and keep making it awesome, together!
@PUBGReddit
PUBG Reddit
2 years
The AMA is now over! Thank you all for submitting questions. There were over 1000 of them! The PUBG team thanks you all for the support. And we, PUBG Reddit, thank you and hope you had fun. Looking forward to your AMA videos @Blitz5 @iamCDome 👀
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Dave Curd
3 years
Tac Gear this month is about seeing everything, grabbing everything, and kicking maximum ass.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Somebody found the chimney drop in Lodge...
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Dave Curd
4 years
Has anyone else accidentally taught their dogs that the XBOX Off chime means "bedtime"?
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Dave Curd
4 years
Welp- got my first 1,000 followers- it’s time to begin my life as an influencer. For my first plug: HAM. It’s salty, it’s watery, it’s meaty- Ham. Try some today. #ham #saltyflesh #pigcandy
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Dave Curd
4 years
I can’t wait either...
@effectzTV
effectz
4 years
Anyone else counting down the days till PUBG season 8? I know I am! It looks like there is a shit tonne of new things being introduced to the game! #PUBG #Season8
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Dave Curd
4 years
Who can guess what this is?
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4 years
Real talk, when anyone kills me it's always %100 bullshit and I'm always salty for like an hour. #toxic #saltlife
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Dave Curd
2 years
Animation Refresh: No gameplay timing differences, but this process did uncover a few legacy bugs that players weren't seeing in the old animations. We are watching out for those/fixing as they pop up, thank you for catching/reporting them!!!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Who's ready to play with PUBG? Who wants to shoot me in the brain? On the internet?
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Dave Curd
4 years
Dammit- Reddit is trying to limit my sweet responses cause I'm adding them too fast- yall hang in there- I'm gonna keep going till the site crashes!
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Dave Curd
3 years
TACTICAL GEAR - the goal here is to add some contextually useful gear for our players to explore. We're always trying to provide situationally interesting options. Taking a primary slot was deliberate, these can be powerful tools.
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Dave Curd
2 years
Great feedback on the Tac Pack guys, we are looking into balance adjustments. BUT! I haven't heard/seen as much about our other pal, the Spotter Scope. PUBG NATION- how ya feeling about that Spotter Scope???
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Dave Curd
5 years
PUBG fans: How would you want Sticky Bombs to behave? (This isn't my call, I'm just curious how you guys feel!)
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Dave Curd
2 years
Reddit AMA is kicking off let's get it! #pubg #reddit #Deston
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How are we liking revive?
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Dave Curd
4 years
Work day's over, now it's time to get my head caved in by the PTS tryhards! Wish me luck out there! #sanhokremaster #welcometothejungle #hamtown
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Dave Curd
2 years
What's up with Tactical Gear: We are appealing to new players- giving them tools and techniques to experiment with while they learn the gunplay meta. Some of this stuff isn't appealing to everyone, and that's okay. It's a tightrope to make a bigger tent, and satisfy the vets.
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@CurdStuff
Dave Curd
2 years
This is so cool! But I wonder if he found them all…
@Froddoyo
Froddoyo
2 years
Hey guys, spent all day making this Pillar loot map for Deston. Feel free to use it all you want. also if you notice anything missing I'd appreciate knowing.
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Dave Curd
3 years
@MAZEtheMERC Next week!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Pillar Tactical moonlighting as garbage truck- taking out the trash!
@iamCDome
C_Dome
4 years
If you get 'trapped' in the Pillar Compound...just wait it out. The neighborhood trucks will help...sorta! 🤣 @Im_Molu and I had a grouch'n time on the new map tonight! #PUBG #Haven
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Dave Curd
5 years
Love seeing the Sticky Bomb Love!
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Dave Curd
6 years
I had a great opportunity to chat with @JeffGrubb at @VentureBeat about the unique challenges of working on super-huge @PUBG maps...
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Dave Curd
4 years
Update: yall are pretty fucking good at shooting me in the brain on the internet
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Dave Curd
4 years
Holy shit- great talk with @BenjaminReeves at Game Informer re: Season 8 work. Come learn some secrets, and find out if I had anything to do with the disappearance and subsequent slaying of John Connor! #lookintoit #IKnowWhyYouCry
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Dave Curd
4 years
Had a blast talking about PUBG’s past, present, and future with @gamedailybiz #BeyondTheBlueCircle
@gamedailybiz
GameDaily.biz
4 years
ICYMI: . @PUBG breaks 70 million units sold. @CurdStuff , studio director at PUBG Corporation's Madison site, chats with GameDaily about what the milestone means to him, and the rise of the battle royale genre.
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Dave Curd
5 years
Having a blast watching the streams - seeing players learn Karakin’s secrets!
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Dave Curd
4 years
Had a blast talking Season 8, Loot Truck, and the Party Zone with Cece and Joey! Come see how awkward I am on video call! #theBunker #PUBG #Sanhok
@PUBG_US
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS US
4 years
We're LIVE for episode 4 of The Bunker with @clee and @savagesick ! Twitch ▶ YouTube ▶ @curdstuff will be stopping by to give a behind the scenes look at the development of the remastered map.
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Dave Curd
4 years
Usman is a waking nightmare at 170. Good lord, what a jab. #ufc258
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Dave Curd
5 years
These are pretty damned cute- I'm partial to the tropical shirt version...
@FunkoPopUpdates
Funko Pop Updates
5 years
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS Funko Pops coming soon! @PUBG Retweet if you plan to get one. #PUBG
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@WJacky101 @PUBG As CD, I focus on lore based costumes, how we tie stories together between seasons. Skins like Sanhok 4/Pillar, for example. Between those seasonal milestones, we've got a killer team that provides a wide spectrum of ways for players to express themselves.
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Dave Curd
2 years
This is how you Ripton
@QBZ24
QBZ
2 years
Drone on the roof... Locked door on the roof... Uses drone for small room... Gets 💳 ..... Profit AWM 🤯🤯 @CurdStuff #Pubg @PUBG
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Dave Curd
4 years
I had a wonderful discussion with the always-delightful @JeffGrubb re: Haven, PUBG 2020, and beyond!
@JeffGrubb
Grubb
4 years
New episode of How Games Make Money with @CurdStuff . We talk about PUBG Season 10, what the job of creative director means, and how to use player data.
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@iamCDome @Hawkinz During development the Pillar Guards were being a little aggressive for our tastes, so in the final version we've fortified them in random strongholds (look for the blue flares). But once you enter those strongholds, it's on!
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