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Working at https://www.puzzmo.com/ Working on: Corvian Curse (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2626080/Corvian_Curse/) MossRanking (https://mossranking.com/) Spelunky.FYI (https://spelunky.fyi/) Game Jams (https://made-by-gare.itch.io/)

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · 9d

I got to play test a few of these and it was really cool to see the new rules each day explained. It really helped me think more explicitly about how a clue can be used to find an answer. I can't wait what all 30 lessons have to offer!

Puzzmo @puzzmo.com · 9d

For the next 30 days, we're running a series of free mini crosswords created by our puzzle editor @xws.bsky.social to help you become a better crossword solver. Solve the first puzzle here, and check the replies every day for the next one!

👯 Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1: www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Puzzmo Mini Crossword #1 is by brooke. It's a 5x5 grid, and the number 6 in the grid is a different color than the other numbers.

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · 12d

I love this idea so much

Mol is Serving Up Disaster👨‍🍳 @molomoot.bsky.social · 12d

A comment on itch reminded me of this idea for creating #TTRPG dungeons I had a while back. I still think its neat and I don't think I've actually shared it here on bsky.

So bsky.. meet Crossword Dungeons!
Do a crossword, use the answers and designs as inspiration for the rooms, get creative!

a how to guide for creating crossword dungeons. Step 1 - Find and Do, do the crossword. Step 2 - See Beyond, find the inspiring words and start to see the shape. Step 3 - Extrapolate, ditch words you dont like, create walls, you contol the dungeon. Step 4 - Draw the rest of the owl (make the dungeon from the inspiration). Step 5 - BE NOT AFRAID. Its just a dungeon created from a crossword, they wont always work.
Useful tips: Metro for daily free crosswords. CrosswordSolver, for tricky clues. DungeonScrawl, for making maps. LootTheRoom - for more random ideas

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · 21d

Waking up to this gave me the biggest grin today. What a great grid!

Puzzmo @puzzmo.com · 21d

i mean: how delightful is it to see *this* when you go to www.puzzmo.com today 😻

The Puzzmo crossword today is called "Let's Pounce!" by Alex Eaton-Salners, edited by Olivia Mitra Framke. It's shaped like a cat.

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · 23d

This should be fun! Been a while since I've played some Spelunky.

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Sep 5

Secret collab between @teamcherry.bsky.social and @mossmouth.bsky.social?

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Aug 3

The Curator is @bumperoyster.bsky.social, BronxTaco, and my submission to the GMTK Game Jam 2025.

See if you have what it takes to escape capture, or at least help the next victim, but be careful it's deadly!

made-by-gare.itch.io/the-curator

Inspired by @mossmouth.bsky.social's Night Manor.

The Curator by Made by Gare

You've woken up in an old cell. No idea how you got there but you know one thing. You need to escape.

made-by-gare.itch.io

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Aug 3

Worked on a game like Night Manor for the #GMTK game jam with @bumperoyster.bsky.social and BronxTaco. Here's a little teaser. It should be going live in the next 12 hours.

#godot

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Aug 3

Nice job Xana! Can't wait to check it out!

XanaGear @xanagear.com · Aug 3

xanagear.itch.io/a-trash-game

Finished my submission! Pulled a muscle on Friday so the finish line was a bit rough, let me know what you think! Please <3

My second game jam submission and I'm really proud of this one, I hope you enjoy it.

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Jul 6

This is awesome! Is there going to be a chance to buy a print of this?

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Jul 5

Testing throwing items straight up instead of an arc and already finding a lot of fun with it.

#screenshotsaturday #corviancurse

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 4

@puzzmo.com is live streaming Crossword Con 2025 over at www.twitch.tv/puzzmo

I'll be hanging out in chat all day. Stop by and say hi!

puzzmo - Twitch

Crossword Con 2025 - Live! - !schedule !puzzlebook

www.twitch.tv

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 3

that's awesome! congrats with another successfully backed project!

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 3

This looks super cool! I was way over budget with all the other Pocketopia stuff but definitely adding this to my backlog to look into later!

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 3

Congrats to all 61 #Pocketopia projects getting funded!

RIP to my wallet having the 6 I backed all end at the same time 🥴

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 3

How'd it go?

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 3

What should happen: ^
What will happen: We need to reach across the aisle. Now is a time for unity.

🤮

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 2

Played 1d10+5's game Basilisk! tonight and it was super fun! I managed to roll an impossible dungeon but still had a great time playing and inking my final dungeon.

@maxmoon.bsky.social has some print copies right now that look awesome!

1d105.itch.io/basilisk
www.maxmoongames.com/product/basi...

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 1

alright cool. was already planning to checkout hungry hollow but I'll add the mall to the list!

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 1

Todays @puzzmo.com crossword by @xws.bsky.social is so cool! And I promise it's not just because I'm mentioned in 28D 😂

www.puzzmo.com/puzzle/2025-...

Puzzmo - Cross|word

Play Cross|word on Puzzmo, Take a hint.

www.puzzmo.com

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 1

Help! I have a problem!

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 1

2024: I should get some TTRPG books for game design inspiration
2025: 💸💸💸

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Apr 1

Nice! I've been waiting for the Liminal Horror Deluxe Edition to dig into some of the supplements. What are some of your faves to check out first?

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thanks Derek! It was great to get to meet and chat in person! I wanna give a shout out to @bumperoyster.bsky.social for the design on this shirt as well!

madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Mar 29

These birds are schmoovin'

#screenshotsaturday #funnybugs #godot #corviancurse

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madebygare @madebygare.bsky.social · Mar 24

They're made by the artist working on Corvian Curse, bumperoyster. Would tag them but their not on bluesky yet.

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