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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · 18h

Hover is fine. I'll throw in 'focus' as another suggestion to think about. 'Focus on the enemy to...'

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · 18d

I know this is an old post, but... that looks amazing! Great execution

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · 18d

Made me laugh 😂
Thank you!

Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · 18d

This #TurnBasedThursday I am so happy that my game (Life Altered) has been featured on @gx.games 🎉

gx.games/de/games/80t...

Life Altered | GX Games

Collect Earth’s creatures and send them into battle in this genetically charged roguelike dice deckbuilder. Evolve insects, mammals, plants and more in multiple ways to find surprising synergies. Choo...

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Sep 11

Happy #TurnBasedThrusday
I finally released a demo for Life Altered! 🎉

Downloadable on itch:
pychogames.itch.io/life-altered

Playable in browser on GX games:
gx.games/de/games/80t...

I'd love any feedback or suggestions!

Life Altered by Pycho Games

A dice-based deckbuilder about harnessing the power of animals, plants and microbes to defeat an alien infestation.

pychogames.itch.io

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Sep 11

#gamedevs How often have you bought something on @itch.io just to realize afterward that the thing you wanted had a higher pay barrier and you only got the lesser tier things?

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

And the flipside of this: I have so much stuff in my code that I don't remember if I still need it, because I removed or redesigned so many features by now.

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Aug 7

I'll share some thoughts on Ascension in roguelike games this #TurnBasedThursday

store.steampowered.com/news/app/348...

Why hasn't Hades ascension system not been widely copied yet?

Life Altered - Ascension System + July 2025 Progress Report - Steam News

Sometimes there are ideas in a game that must subsequently change all other games of the genre in the same direction. Like cross-hairs in shooters (didn't exist in Wolfenstein 3D or the original Doom)...

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jul 10

That looks great! Tooltips for the win!

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Ice Code Games @icecodegames.com · Jul 10

Hosting this week's Official #TurnBasedThursday! 🥳

🕹 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐒 ➔ got a cool turn-based game? Drop it below, we wanna see it!
💬 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒 ➔ hype up your faves with likes, comments & RTs!

Let's make this Thursday a tactical one... 👉 Don't forget the hashtag & tags! 🧊💙

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jul 10

Anyone else feeling like an addict in withdrawal due to Steam withholding wishlist numbers during the Steam Sale?

Anyway, happy #TurnBasedThursday everybody!

No plug today. ... ... okay, a little plug: store.steampowered.com/app/3481410/...

Life Altered on Steam

Collect Earth’s creatures and send them into battle in this genetically charged roguelike dice deckbuilder. Evolve insects, mammals, plants and more in multiple ways to find surprising synergies. Choo...

store.steampowered.com

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you for reading it! And I agree, I didn't eliminate consequence. I suppose I merely weakened it a bit.

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Richard Meredith @rtm223.me · Jul 3

Hey! I'm hosting the official #TurnBasedThursday thread on BlueSky this week 🙌

Are you a #GameDev / #IndieDev making turn-based games? Post your projects in the replies using the hashtag!

Do you love playing turn-based games? Check out the awesome devs below and support them with your ❤️🔁🗨️

Image of a graveyard scene with a hexagon grid from a video game. Text reads #TurnBasedThursday Share your games below!

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jul 3

I have some thoughts on health management in roguelike games and my game (Life Altered) this #TurnBasedThursday

store.steampowered.com/news/app/348...

This is inspired by the @jarmustard.bsky.social interview on the PlayDate podcast, which I can recommend even if you don't own a PlayDate.

Life Altered - A word on consequence in roguelike games + June 2025 progress report - Steam News

I recently listened to an interview with Jay Ma (one of the developers behind FTL and Into the Breach). She talked about how in her new game (the amazing Fulcrum Defender on PlayDate) she chose to hav...

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · Jun 19

🕯️We peer from the shadows this #TurnBasedThursday ...the ritual begins...we are your official hosts.

#Gamedev & #IndieDev practitioners: summon your #turnbased creations in the replies - RPGs, strategy, roguelikes, all are welcome.

Adventurers: gaze into the thread. Invite others to the circle 🔁

Forbidden Solitaire key art with eyeless wizard and dungeon keep.

"Show us your games"

#TurnBasedThursday

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday !
I am excited to see the development of the visuals for the three yet missing characters for Life Altered! store.steampowered.com/app/3481410/...

The will harness the powers of marine life, reptiles and microorganisms respectively!

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Cyber Knights: Flashpoint NOW FULLY LAUNCHED! 🎉🎉🎉 @tresebrothers.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thrilled to pay it forward as this week's official #TurnBasedThursday host!

🛠 #GameDev / #IndieDev, add your turn-based RPGs, strategy, roguelikes, city builders, etc. in replies.

🎮 #TurnBased fans, click in to see great games; 🔁RT to help them grow!

Help spread the word? ❤️🔁

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Jun 12

I finally updated my trailer for Life Altered! Still a long way to go but getting closer with every iteration.

store.steampowered.com/app/3481410/...

#TurnBasedThursday

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks mate!

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · May 29

Yeah, it's surprising how much goes into it. But it can be a nice change of pace from devving sometimes.

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · May 29

Working on a new trailer for Life Altered on this fine #TurnBasedThursday

Hoping to be done next week.
store.steampowered.com/app/3481410/...

#GameDev #IndieDev

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · May 1

This #TurnBasedThursday I had a look back at my journey to find a visual style and a battle UI that I'm happy with. Easily the part I most underestimated before I began this game dev project.

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Apr 21

Almost thought it was a Sokka haiku, but I miscounted.

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Senescent Leaf @senescentleaf.bsky.social · Apr 18

Wishlisted. Looks amazing

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