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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 11h

The best part of indie games? You feel the heart of the devs in every pixel.

From Hollow Knight to Hades, each one proves you don’t need AAA budgets to tell unforgettable stories.

What indie game story stuck with you the most?

#indiegame #gaming

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yeah. I spent many days trying to get passed...well everything! lol

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 1d

Ever notice how indie roguelikes make you lose 50 runs in a row… and somehow you still whisper “one more try”? 😂

That loop is pure magic. What’s the indie game that hooked you hardest?

#indiegame #roguelike #gamingcommunity

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 4d

Moonlighter was such a gem—playing as a merchant chasing the dream of becoming a hero felt so relatable (especially as an indie dev 👀).

Moonlighter 2’s beta is in Nov! @digitalsungames.com is leveling up again. Who else is hyped?

youtube.com/watch?v=NndR...

#indiegame #roguelike

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Early Access Date Reveal Trailer | Gamflix

YouTube video by Gamflix

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 5d

I finished the @druidmechanics.bsky.social course! So now I got the basics of gameplay done. For the rest of October, I'm going to work on official art so I can start prototyping and Alpha Testing. And...making my Steam Page! This is #exciting!

#gamedevelopment #unrealengine #videogames

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 20d

I enjoyed my Gengar model so much, I spent an hour and 34 minutes yesterday making another #Nintendo character in #Link! I used the Awakening Remake version (Gotta crawl before you can walk.)

Link's Awakening (the Padlockes Tech version)

thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 22d

Here's a better render. A great artist told me to get rid of the eye clipping

thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · 22d

So, I've been chipping away at #art while I've been #coding, #designing, going to #school, #teaching at another school, and #uber driving. Here is a nearly complete #gengar from #pokemon! Enjoy!

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Sep 7

A Golden Sun(day) twitch.tv/thepadlockes...

Streaming Golden Sun from #NintendoSwitch2 Online. #twitch

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A Golden Sun(day)

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Aug 4

Wandering around the Kingdom. Come say hi! I got about 1 to 2 hours to Stream TOTK Switch 2 version:
www.twitch.tv/thepadlockes...

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Wandering around the Kingdom

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Aug 2

The new models are in the gaming and trying their best to run smoothly! I'm just glad they are in there!

What do you think? Is this starting to look like a game you'd want to play??

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #solodeveloper

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 30

#Working on a new design for my Sneak Enemy. The game Loan Sword$man is still in pre-production (we don't even have a Steam Page, yet!!)

Is it just me or is he looking like a decent character model??

#lowpoly #videogameart #blackgamedev

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 27

Weird melodies incoming!! #retrogaming #music #gameboy

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 26

Update to my character Model! A bit less cartoon but still low poly and stylized!

Tell me what you think!!

#screenshotsaturday #blackgamedev

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 20

Game Dev Plays Game About Being A Game Dev twitch.tv/thepadlockes...

Come watch me play my favorite game of the last year!

#streamer #twitchstreamer #IndieGameDev #GodotEngine

thePadlockesTech - Twitch

I am a solo Game Programmer, Designer and Artist. I play, make and teach video games. Follow me.

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 20

What in the glitch? (I fixed it yesterday, but it was a pain for quite a while).

There's no Steam Page yet, but follow my page for updates. Steam Page will be up when I get rid of all this test art! :3

#supermarioworld #nintendo #legendofzelda #indiegame #videogame

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 18

There is much to say about Subdivision Surface! #blender3d #videogameart #indiegames

Also, I forgot I tried a model with the @grantabbitt.bsky.social animeGirl project back in 2024! I wonder if I should get into that once I'm finished with this one.

#tutorialhell

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 15

Is it starting to look human (finally)?

#gameart #videogame #sologamedev

I hope to have some focused progress all this week. No Web Dev, no Cybersecurity. Just straight up #gamedev #unrealengine5 #blender3d #C++

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 10

I'm gonna play some more games from the Big Byte Game Jam tonight at 5pm CST!

www.twitch.tv/thepadlockes...

#gamestreaming #BIG @blackingaming.bsky.social @mgamekitchen.bsky.social

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I am a solo Game Programmer, Designer and Artist. I play, make and teach video games. Follow me.

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 9

I think, before I finish Loan Sword$man, I want to make a small concept game loosely-based on Mezer. He will hunt different animals, get and sell meat.

#legendofzeldabotw #indiegamedev #solodev

@nintendousa.bsky.social

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 9

lol, I loved that so much. And I hate flies, so that was amazing.

thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 9

I bet it will be great! I don't know you at all, but I do know that we are our own worst critics, so what may bring us anxiety will actually bring joy to the audience whom hasn't seen our work before!

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 9

#Progress #blender3D #videogameart

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jul 7

A wise wizard, @jonnyjgamedev.bsky.social told me to post every day! I think I will.

I think this sword is a little over powered...

#gamedev #log

Loan Sword$man will be 3 months in development in 3 days. No Steam Page yet, but stay tuned!

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thePadlockesTech @padlockestech.bsky.social · Jun 11

My next dev log is up on youTube 🚀

youtu.be/-bqJSFDiKsA?...

Let me know in the comments if you have any opinions to give me!

Will This Even WORK!? | Dev Log #4

YouTube video by thePadlockesTech

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