My Dream Game Development Desk Setup

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The Desk:
Ergonofis "The Sway" Standing Desk Walnut / Black / 30 X 72: ergonofis.com/en-us/products/...
The Chair:
YouToo Ergonomic Chair Black / Almond - Clay / Seat slider + Back height adjustment: ergonofis.com/products/youtoo...
The Computer:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core Processor 4.50 GHz 32.0 GB (31.2 GB usable): www.amazon.com/AMD-7700X-16-T...
The Monitors:
GIGABYTE - M32U 32" LED 4K UHD FreeSync Premium Pro SS: www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-FreeS...
The Keyboard and Mouse:
Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse - Graphite + MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard - Graphite: a.co/d/hKJmonV
Everything Else:
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[@thomasbrush]

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[@harleyhanthorn]

@@BrendaKincaid I can honestly say the value of this course is definitely worth the price and i'm paying in aussie dollars

[@MogsterKupo]

100% agree with looking after your neck by having one main monitor directly in front and one on the side for things like reference documents, etc. Too many people only care about aesthetics.

[@hOFalt]

Alright buying a dog immediately, I can practically smell the game dev success already

[@prathameshninawe591]

Thought someone will say ‘adopt dont buy’

[@lohlundgames]

Or it is the smell of the dog pooping in your room besides you…

[@AnikenSkiwalker]

​@@lohlundgameslol😂

[@Robert_R829]

I am so happy for you Thomas! I’m just starting out in developing games too, and this really motivates me to continue moving forward! Congrats again🎉

[@trevormichel1319]

Wow, what a unique and inspired video. I would be pressed to find just one other video that has any similarities. I mean the standing desk, the panning, the music - I've never seen anything like it. And I love how you were able to find the importance of standing while doing a mission trip to Slovakia.

[@FunkyV]

this is an awesome setup, Thomas !! it's so minimalistic, not crowded at all. I love it

[@TheRealJackArthur]

Thomas this is really rad to see. Inspiring myself and others to go and build our own space we can be proud of!

[@HorrorFox_Gaming]

i know this video came out awhile ago but i just got to say i love the transparency and extra look into your workflow. most game dev channels just go over how to make a simple thing in a engine but your channel is different. 😀

[@olliverpetkac2803]

Great setup! I love the minimalistic layout and look. Also, I totally agree with the two monitors over a single ultrawide monitor. I can say the same thing, it's much easier to have two monitor with one being in the center facing you. You also get better control of the application windows per monitor and don't have to worry about the 32:9 support for some applications/games.

[@superanimeboi6547]

Thanks for giving us knowledge. I wish I can get your course but I spent a lot on my game development set up. I keep up on all your videos to give me inspiration and not to give up. Keep up the good work.

[@Hueventure]

I feel the same Thomas about your beginning comment on both the mouse and how two screens are stationed. I love the mx master 3 for the specific reason that it feels like a perfect productivity mouse. I not only work in unreal, but I also draw and animate, and the mouse is perfect for that. Being able to side scroll all my timelines and view ports by default as sped up my work flow. The screens: one stationed in the center and one on the more right is key for me, as I have also found, that I look at mainly one screen but need an additional for files, shader/material work, reference, etc. Very similar. Great setup. Glad it's working for you. Keep it up with the quality vids man!

[@SaKariA.]

Amazing setup, I think you’ll be happy to hear that your monitor layout is not unorthodox at all, if fact it’s probably the most common dual monitor layout out there

[@diegoaraujo2835]

What about the candle? We need the candle specs!!!

[@daddylacus]

Super cool video. Gonna be redoing my studio here really soon so definitely gonna take some of this setup in mind. Thanks again!

[@liquidpixelgames]

Looking great Thomas, thanks for sharing. Made me think I really need to upgrade my setup! Spending so many hours in the same place its worth an investment to keep correct posture and avoid neck and shoulder pain. Also that candle looks sweet BTW I love your videos, you really inspired me to start developing my own games and follow my dreams so thank you for being an inspiration in my life I hope you are well and you´re making progress with Twisted Tower. Best of luck with the game can´t wait to see what you brew with it!

[@OandCoGames]

Good to see I'm not the only one with a centered monitor and the secondary off to the side. I'm not crazy lol. Now to save up for an ergonomic desk... that thing is gorgeous.

[@GrindKnight]

Excellent suggestions here! I might grab that monitor mount myself.

[@snaynation2]

Hey Thomas, some things I can recommend for the neck pains are: 1. Getting one of those memory foam pillows that support your neck when you sleep and 2. Doing chin tucks (this simple exercise realigns your spine so your neck is not constantly strained due to it being curved. Hope this is of use.

[@ZephrusPrime]

As a Character Artist, I'm totally with you on this. Spending 8+ hours a day in one place, it's critical to make it comfortable and functional. The money investment is more than worth it. I even had to ditch my Cintiq and go back to an Intuos as hours of sculpting, neck and shoulder pain is real and can cost you too much down time. My next upgrade is an RTX as everything is Raytraced now, GTX just doesn't cut it anymore.

[@aymanphantxm8024]

This is a beautiful setup, you deserve all this

[@aztecagames]

Center monitor with a screen to the side is great! I've used that setup for yeeeears. Totes recommend

[@LeonacYT]

Happy for your new conquer bro!

[@KTKettler]

This is the monitor arrangement I've always preferred! I've never really liked ultrawide and having the gap for two monitors in the center never made sense to me.

[@boxterduke]

Same. I upgraded my setup couple weeks ago. New desk, new monitors and I did exactly like in here. I don't like ultra wide only because I play lots of older games and the black bars on the side will drive me crazy. And one monitor in center and one on the right is the proper setup. If putting both monitors in middle then you are turning your head to an angle that will hurt you after a while. Awesome setup Thomas

[@donnieanderson6614]

Hi Thomas, I was hoping you could make a video covering your game development workflow. I understand that there's a game design document to create and follow but I was wondering if you could elaborate on how you create one of those. The types of things you think about when creating one. Being a successful indie game developer, it would be awesome to hear about your process as someone who does have success. Also, I was wondering if you jump around a lot when creating games. Some days or hours level design (including adding things like foliage and placing assets in an environment) and maybe you jump to making mechanics for your player and enemies and everything else. It would be awesome to see how you do things like this. Thank you for your time!

[@Nedum05]

Dope setup dude, I into game dev myself and I’d love to have this

[@TheSearchForAwesome]

Completely agree about your monitor setup. Ive been doing web development for 10+ years and I’ve tried triple monitors - too much going on - made me too ADD just moving apps around. Tried ultrawide and full screen apps were way too wide and required way too much neck movement. One central monitor allows for focus on one application and a side monitor allows for mild multitasking. Mild is the key word. Focus is on one thing is good IMO

[@xella3525]

This is a beautiful set up. Was wondering if you could do a video about your journey learning C# and game programming, maybe any tips you have? I find when I don’t have the terminology I don’t even know what to search to find the code for the outcome I’m aiming for 😅

[@tinybanditgames]

Great setup congratulations!

[@Heisen_WW]

Great setup, congratulations

[@mahkhardy8588]

I wish I went with wood grain on my desk, looks good, nice moody space you got there.

[@kathstudio]

This looks so good! Love the vibe!

[@theempireofstud]

Oooo yeah im probably going to get the desk and sort my cables nice video!

[@celsladroma8048]

DAMN YOUR SO GOOD... I'm bet frustrated of myself.. I would never stop thinking what my dream is to be like you and seat their, gaining more money for your games... what a good life...

[@mauree1618]

Center monitor gang! Nice and well deserved setup.

[@alan.otoole]

Nice! Also, this highlights your cinema/camera skills so well! Any new movies coming soon?

[@dreambadger]

I bought a dual monitor vesa mount and one of those light bars after this, and finally a wireless keyboard. I'd been planning on those for a while but hadn't gotten around to it. I find a stream deck good for productivity, too.

[@nadtz]

I have my dual monitors set up the same way. Main monitor straight on, 'second' monitor to my left. Nice setup. I'm more of a mechanical guy as far as KB's go but use what works best for you.

[@Amiro05]

So refreshing thanks thomas

[@Luis-Torres]

What do you mean it looks weird with 2 monitors!? That, my friend, is nothing short of true beauty!!

[@josephpe90]

You worked hard to be where you are now sir.. enjoy!

[@moonstrikergames]

One thing I would recommend for standing is a standing pad it just puts less pressure on your knees

[@ahmadjames151]

Best wishes to you Thomas ❤

[@blobbb]

Your monitor set up is perfect!! I've got similar for my web dev set up, except the one on the side is vertical, a little different. The logi keyboard is nice, I've got the Pro, but logi switches have been below par the last few years. I get regular double presses on most of my keys. Otherwise a great keyboard, but you can do better.

[@CCowleyMedia]

The MX master has helped me a lot with wrist pain. I'll try the keyboard next, they even have a mechanical one

[@jacobasker9751]

Love the setup! Btw where is your wallpaper from?

[@supertenchoo4271]

Beautiful setup

[@lifeguardval14]

I'm using an hp omen laptop and it has been amazing. Thinking of getting desktop soon

[@adi61623]

Its so nice thomas.Very nice

[@therecycledpirate]

I have a more budget friendly set up, so I'm really impressed by yours but I feel what you state in the beginning and the end. I am very satisfied with mine with which already is impressive at probably half the price? I also prefer 1 monitor in the middle and one on the side #ergonomics. You're spot on with the mouse and keyboard. A top investment when you're working digitally. Thanks for the superb vid.

[@mikloszapori-regenhart6134]

Looks amazing, thank you for the detailed breakdown. Also, didnt you used Mac before? How was the change? You nust be very busy but if you got the time i'd love to see a video about this windows/mac topic in the context of GameDev. Love your content, peace!❤

[@philipmason3048]

love your video's. What speakers are you rocking in your setup?

[@jonobaker]

I spent a load on a standing desk to help with back & wrist pain. But all I really needed was a split keyboard, as my hands can be further apart which opens up my shoulders and fixed my posture. Wrist pain disappeared then

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

Loved this!

[@Team-hf7iu]

That really is a dream office☺

[@janthegamedev]

Hey Thomas, just something that cought my eye (and annoys me lol). You can hide all Icons on the desktop, even the file bin by right clicking on an empty space on the desktop, going to view and then the option at the bottom should hide every icon. That is if you actually want it this way. Seemed like it because you had no other Icons on your Desktop. Apart from that, great video. Love all of the shots, they look amazing.

[@MH-pn9od]

Amaizing video and amaizing setup.

[@Xsetsu]

I think your monitor setup is more important that some beefy computer. Your monitors are your workspace more so than anything else. Whether it is a Widescreen, Ultrawidescreen (Samsung G9 is quite popular as 2x 27"s), or dual monitors won't matter it's all personal preference mostly. Good thing is there are some really affordable options these days to boot.

[@BuffAsian0912]

Hey Thomas, could you talk more about using both Mac and PC in the same desk setup? I noticed you use logic pro.

[@GameCookDev]

I love how twisted tower looks like bioshock❤ Bro why is that pc floating😂😂

[@KHodow]

Ooo it looks like a nice desk setup! I want! 😅

[@nixant4539]

Damn, some cinematic videography or something

[@nickcoleby1191]

Great video! What is that monitor mount please? I am looking for one for 2 32 inch monitors as the one I have isn’t great!

[@donnieanderson6614]

One more request sir! I believe it would be another awesome video if you could go through your thought process when planning out code for you game.

[@mgaming7]

Where did you get the CPU under desk mount? it's not sold on the desks site and not mentioned in the Amazon links.

[@Jose_T131]

Clean video❤

[@travro2525]

With respect, I don't see how the dual monitor setup alleviates neck pain. The standing desk? Sure. But that low angle turn to that side monitor actually caused my neck pain, so I found the single ultrawide to be a better setup as my neck rarely turns now.

[@Gelsenkirsen]

That’s How my monitor placed on my desk as well. I need one monitor that I can look straight 😊

[@mozokevgen]

Hey. Thanks for nice video :) I am wondering do you use blackout shades while working on a game during the day?

[@mmoustik]

Is there a link for the desktop PC tower holder under desk? - I am researching right now as I am not sure how good they will be considering my PC’s AIO exhaust is on the top panel

[@happygerb]

What mousepad are you using there? Been looking for a big one like that without any branding on it :) Thanks!

[@Kevin-rb7rz]

Should've gone with the Kanto YU-2s. They would fit under your monitors :D

[@spaceofsetup]

great work

[@Samuelsoft]

whats the link for the standing lamp behind you near the couch?

[@akshay4314]

Am I the only one who thinks to start learning/making games 'after' getting to this level in life?

[@alia3131]

love you Thomas ❤️

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey brother. What camera mount do you have attached to you desk that is holding you teleprompter rig?

[@AntonioMunguambe-mv6od]

That's what we call motivation

[@sanj33v]

I am also the sponsor of this video : loved it !

[@needum9212]

how does your pc go up with your desk. is there a desk pc attachment that you have?

[@danielstellmon5330]

Not enough people know that you can get roller blade wheels for their chairs that roll on carpet better than normal wheels on a floor mat. Look into upgrading your desk chair wheels. For a better keyboard ZSA Moonlander.

[@olliverpetkac2803]

How and what do you need to get the amazon alexa stuff to turn on and off the office lights and equipments? Can you make a video on that?

[@JasonLovettGameDev]

Real cool man!

[@oussamaexact797]

Would love more of 2d art videos or livestreams

[@j-tibz8299]

I have the same mouse and keyboard, and I feel like they’re over priced. They’re definitely great products, but since buying them I’ve switched to other peripherals that offer more

[@hanzo728]

we've come so far😭I remember the last studio tour video

[@MathieuCruzel]

As a 10 years user of the Logitech MX Performance mouse, I was ready to move on to the MX Master 3. Tried it in hand and hated the ergonomics, I don't know why, it's got a larger bump on top and it didn't feel right. Basically I ended up trying 10 more mice and the one that really got close to that Performance MX feel was the Razer Basilisk x hyperspeed, for me at least.

[@notmychannel167]

omg yesssss new setup video ayyyy

[@NavedAhmadNA]

Agreed. Neck pain is real. :/ I'ma invest in stand-up desk too.

[@Kurotatsuo]

What a sexy setup!

[@andrewpullins8817]

I think the real reason I don't watch many of your videos is not because I don't have time, but every time I do I get super jealous of ya. I think I cried during "The Harsh Truth About Game Development" , if not I had a terrible day that day. Don't get me wrong I am rooting for you, I have all your games and tell people about them, because I want to see you succeed. But it is very hard to see someone my age doing what I have wanted to do all my life for about as long as I have been capable of doing it. You've been doing this for about 10 years, I should have and could have started 10 years ago. But just didn't for some reason.

[@FAP0W]

Try one of you mons in portrait, for coding

[@redbarondiscdogs]

How much wiggle does the desk do when at standing height?

[@jamseru3087]

Hi Thomas how do you mount your pc under the table?

[@modrn_]

Nah man, I have the same Monitor setup. My main monitor is 100% straight in front of me, and my secondary monitor is to the right. I have now moved to an Ultrawide monitor, the Samsung G9, and I have it off center so the left side of the screen is in front of me and I use PIP mode with two display port connections to replicate dual monitors. Then, if I want to game in 120hz I turn PIP off and play. This works for me, it might not fit everyone's needs, I only play racing games in ultra-wide, so I'm fine with the center of the ultra-wide being off center because I can just adjust to it no problem.

[@raventhorX]

why have a couch like that in your office? outside of your interior decorating choices what point would there be? what do you use it for, when do you use it?

[@NapoleonInvicta]

im surprised u dont have a dev kit

[@ChuckDart]

Yeah thats my dream office.

[@Cookinbk]

Hi I have a question when making games do developers really code from scratch or do they use Google I wanted to ask this question for a long time I just wanted to know if developers really copy and paste code

[@spatchler8909]

Awesome! But I disagree about the keyboard, its not the best in my opinion. I would say something like the ferris sweep or the glove 80 is the best

[@keshawnsmith320]

What wallpaper do you have?