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John Lansing | Fantasy Football Tactics @jlansing19.bsky.social · 1d

Hail Mary is the ultimate risk/reward play. The receiver has a 50% chance of instantly being walloped and super fumbling the ball! Luckily I kept Rewind enabled so I could try again :)

Wishlist and Play the Demo:
🌋 store.steampowered.com/app/3958090?... 🏈

#indiegame #srpg #football #lava

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 1d

All the PAX AU posts are making me feel like I'm missing out, as both a potential exhibitor and attendee.

But then I remember my family and two jobs, and that gamedev is just my hobby. Maybe one day it will be something more.

Exhibiting at TGX in March was great but so impractical and costly... 😓

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 2d

Mockup of the timeline UI for my wip narrative adventure game ◀Future Ghost▶

It will fill in as the player character experiences or learns about the events included in the timeline. Most will have cutscenes, but not all.

#indiegamedev #ui #retro #comics #storygame

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 2d

Inspired by these sorts of subscription advertisements in old comic books...

Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 2d

Mockup of the timeline UI for my wip narrative adventure game ◀Future Ghost▶

It will fill in as the player character experiences or learns about the events included in the timeline. Most will have cutscenes, but not all.

#indiegamedev #ui #retro #comics #storygame

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 4d

I am now looking forward to the day I get to see a sentient sock puppet play my upcoming demo.

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 5d

Is 31 key plot points over a span of 1500+ years too many for one narrative game?

If so, too bad!! ✌️😄

Laptop computer showing spreadsheet detailing the 31 plot points mentioned in this post, deliberately out of focus because spoilers!

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 5d

Well yeah, I mean, how else do you end up with a settings page that looks like this? 😉

Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · Nov 2

Initial settings screen #ui for my #indiegame ◀Future Ghost▶

Calling this FINISHED.
Deliberate offset on the dotted line to resemble vintage #comics print errors.
Input prompts change based on last device used.
"Confirm" is default in case players want to skip this quickly.

(best viewed large)

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 8d

Discovered today that yet another game feature I thought I had covered with a plugin is not screen reader compatible and will therefore need to be built from scratch.

Now to try and resist the temptation to make it super fancy.

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 8d

Been implementing and improving on QoL features for my wip narrative adventure game ◀Future Ghost▶

Here's a look at how the environmental hint system works, on a basic level. No pixel hunting in the #pointandclick adventure side of this #indiegame!

#storygame #comics #indiegamedev

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 8d

Been implementing and improving on QoL features for my wip narrative adventure game ◀Future Ghost▶

Here's a look at how the environmental hint system works, on a basic level. No pixel hunting in the #pointandclick adventure side of this #indiegame!

#storygame #comics #indiegamedev

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 13d

Got some nice playtest feedback from my daughter's boyfriend today, amounting to basically: "I really enjoyed the puzzle, even though I sucked at it. Will there be more like it?" 😁

#indiegamedev

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Betaking Studios 🎮🐇🃏 @betakingstudios.bsky.social · 14d

🎉👾 The wait is over!
The Catch & Defense DEMO is now LIVE on Steam 🏰⚡
🎴 Build your deck
⚡ Catch enemies & turn them into towers
🌊 Survive endless waves

👉 Play it FREE today in Steam!!
#IndieGame #Demo #CatchAndDefense #TowerDefense #CardGames #IndieDev

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John Lansing | Fantasy Football Tactics @jlansing19.bsky.social · 15d

Working on a new Caster ability called Bolt! It is a ranged magic attack that is guaranteed to force a fumble, but you have to be kind of far away to use it.

Demo/Wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3958090?...

#indiegame #rpg #steam #demo #gamedev

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 15d

I'm not personally in a position to work to any outside schedule with my game's development (most events require a game/demo update in line with their timing) but with my demo feeling closer and closer to finished, this kind of thing is on my mind...

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 15d

It seems that getting your game into a Third Party Event on Steam is pretty powerful for driving wishlist and/or sales growth.

So here's a curated list of them!
(not my work)

#indiegamedev #indiegames

Worthy festivals for Indie games

docs.google.com

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 17d

I remembered some players at the expo in March trying to see what happens when you walk into an "invisible wall" on the edge of the stage in the opening of my wip narrative adventure #indiegame ◀Future Ghost▶...

Decided to do something about it...

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Lage (Stig 🧩) @bergberggames.bsky.social · 20d

I just released a major update to my game prototype. Solved a huge chunk of feedback I got on the previous version, AND added a point and click overworld. Would love your input!

lageb.itch.io/bergberg-chess

Untitled Chess Prototype by Lage B

A chess game with custom pieces

lageb.itch.io

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Renee O'flynn @scree.bsky.social · 17d

Lighthaze World, a relaxing game about anxiety and Tasmania, is now available on steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1747190/...

Save 22% on Lighthaze World on Steam

Lighthaze World – A cozy puzzle adventure! Explore a charming world, solve nonlinear puzzles, and find treasure. Help an anxious hero overcome fears to rescue their loyal dog. Perfect for fans of rela...

store.steampowered.com

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Mitch Sabbagh @mitchformer.bsky.social · 17d

store.steampowered.com/app/3877790/...

Happy to announce that a public demo for the game the others and I at @zugalu.bsky.social are working on is now available for download. Feel free to check it out, provide feedback, and share it with your chums.

Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure on Steam

A Victorian Steampunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted bea...

store.steampowered.com

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 17d

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 18d

An exterior hand drawn settings for my wip narrative adventure game ◀Future Ghost▶

Some of these kiosk shops have been open for over a century, passed down from generation to generation.

What might be of interest here?

#indiegame #indiegamedev #comicart #comics #pointandclick #jrpg

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Myshio @myshio.bsky.social · 18d

It's been a long time coming but @teamgramps.bsky.social is finally prepping for our first commercial release!

Shel: The Cure is available to wishlist on steam now, please go wishlist and spread the word!

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 19d

Welcome... to die!!!

a pixel art drawing of magneto in a red and purple costume

ALT: a pixel art drawing of magneto in a red and purple costume

media.tenor.com

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Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · 20d

I can't really give context without giving spoilers either, so... 🤐

Hadn't planned for a puzzle there but it would make sense for the location! Finding the right way to plug things in or unplug them kind of deal maybe.

Got one puzzle for untying a cable early on, like so...

Kenn @ Pinebox Games @pineboxgames.bsky.social · Nov 5

Added more visual hints, optionally accessed via the new question mark icon, to the hose untying puzzle in the narrative adventure game I'm making, ◀Future Ghost▶

#indiegame #gamedev #ui #comic #pointandclick #puzzle

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