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Simsilica, LLC

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Founder: Paul Speed - Developer of the Mythruna RPG + other open source tech (SiO2, Zay-ES, Lemur GUI, Sim-Arboreal, IsoSurface), core member of JME, and a music composer.

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Mar 6

Trying something by lowering the barrier-to-entry a little. Last night I cut a new test engine build of Mythruna2. Normally, you'd have to type the URL from a video but here it is clickable: mythruna.com/mythruna2-en...
password: dragon
Discord invite is also there.
#indiedev #indiegame

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 1d

Starts in about 45 minutes. Join live to offer input on how this Halloween trick-or-treat mod will work.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 1d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as we make a "Halloween mod" for the public server. Something "trick-or-treat" related.
Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/RvczFUT...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 1d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as we make a "Halloween mod" for the public server. Something "trick-or-treat" related.
Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/RvczFUT...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Let's make a MOD" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 6d

Finally got custom hats/masks working. Spent some time playing around with them and making some helmets. It's really fun. I think we'll be able to make some cool stuff for this year's Halloween party.
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels #screenshots

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 8d

Starts in 30 minutes. Let's make some masks and hats!

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 8d

Join me at 9PM GMT-4 as we finish up integrating the custom masks and hats. Really excited about this for the Halloween party.
Mythruna - "Masks and Hats part 2" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/7dTac34...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Masks and Hats part 2" Live Stream

Going to finish hooking up custom masks and hats in the UI for even better Halloween costumes. Download a test build of the game here: https://mythruna.com/download-now/ For those who asked, here ar...

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 8d

Join me at 9PM GMT-4 as we finish up integrating the custom masks and hats. Really excited about this for the Halloween party.
Mythruna - "Masks and Hats part 2" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/7dTac34...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Masks and Hats part 2" Live Stream

Going to finish hooking up custom masks and hats in the UI for even better Halloween costumes. Download a test build of the game here: https://mythruna.com/download-now/ For those who asked, here ar...

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 15d

Starts in about a half an hour. An ambitious task for tonight.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 15d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I try to cram in masks/hats/capes? into the custom clothing system. Worth a try for Halloween!
Mythruna - "Masks, Hats, and Capes?" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/pEjshck...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Masks, Hats, and Capes?" Live Stream

For Halloween, we're going to see if we can squeeze in this often-requested feature. Maybe in time for creating cool costumes for the Halloween party? I make no promises!!! :) But it would definit...

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 15d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I try to cram in masks/hats/capes? into the custom clothing system. Worth a try for Halloween!
Mythruna - "Masks, Hats, and Capes?" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/pEjshck...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Masks, Hats, and Capes?" Live Stream

For Halloween, we're going to see if we can squeeze in this often-requested feature. Maybe in time for creating cool costumes for the Halloween party? I make no promises!!! :) But it would definit...

www.youtube.com

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 19d

Check out this video I made for last week's release. Watch it double-speed and I probably sound like a cartoon character!
Let's Play Mythruna v20250914 youtu.be/sC30WaGjpSo?...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Let's Play Mythruna v20250914

YouTube video by Paul Speed

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 22d

Starts in about 30 minutes.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 22d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4, back to our regular schedule, as we try to resurrect the creature/MOB AI work already started.
Mythruna - "Back to Smarter MOBs" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/-CgZpq6...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels #ai

Mythruna - "Back to Smarter MOBs" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 22d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4, back to our regular schedule, as we try to resurrect the creature/MOB AI work already started.
Mythruna - "Back to Smarter MOBs" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/-CgZpq6...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels #ai

Mythruna - "Back to Smarter MOBs" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 26d

New 20250914 release is up with the latest changes. Perhaps give it a try.
mythruna.com/download-now/
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

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Mythruna @mythruna.bsky.social · 26d

New 20250914 release is up with the latest changes. Perhaps give it a try.
mythruna.com/download-now/
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 28d

Starts in a couple minutes. See you there.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 28d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I try to see what else I can cram in before cutting a release tomorrow.
Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/VNGF56E...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 28d

Starts in about an hour. Let's see what cool last minute things we can make.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 28d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I try to see what else I can cram in before cutting a release tomorrow.
Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/VNGF56E...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 28d

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I try to see what else I can cram in before cutting a release tomorrow.
Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/VNGF56E...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up Frfr" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · 29d

Reminder that tonight's live stream is postponed to tomorrow (Saturday) night. We'll be finalizing this release trying to cram a few more things in. #mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Sep 7

Starts in just under an hour. Let's see how many items can get checked off tonight.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Sep 6

Join me a day late at 9PM GMT-4 tonight (Saturday) as I knock out whatever I can for this next upcoming release out any day now.
Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/AlJzty8...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Sep 6

Join me a day late at 9PM GMT-4 tonight (Saturday) as I knock out whatever I can for this next upcoming release out any day now.
Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/AlJzty8...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Sept. Release Wrap-up" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Sep 6

Due to a ride scheduling issue, I'm going to have to delay tonight's live stream to tomorrow night. Not sure I will be "right in the head" in an hour and I'm sore from being in the car for 3.5 hours. #mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 30

Starts in about 20 minutes. Hope to see you there.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join me at 9PM GMT-4 as I make some improvements to clothing selection in the character creator. More unique starting characters, FTW.
Mythruna - "Better Clothing Selector" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/-2CGNGY...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Better Clothing Selector" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join me at 9PM GMT-4 as I make some improvements to clothing selection in the character creator. More unique starting characters, FTW.
Mythruna - "Better Clothing Selector" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/-2CGNGY...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "Better Clothing Selector" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 23

LOL. I'm saying, I hope you have a lot of food. Heheh.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 23

Starts in a little over half an hour. Join live if you want to ask questions about how worlds are generated.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I create a test harness for world generation. Good op to review how it works. Join to see why I want it.
Mythruna - "World Gen Test Harness" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/g0WFNuR...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "World Gen Test Harness" Live Stream

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Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 22

340 episodes, 50 of them specifically involve food in some way.

Simsilica, LLC @simsilica.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join me tonight at 9PM GMT-4 as I create a test harness for world generation. Good op to review how it works. Join to see why I want it.
Mythruna - "World Gen Test Harness" Live Stream www.youtube.com/live/g0WFNuR...
#mythruna #IndieGameDev #indiegame #lwjgl #indiedev #indiegames #opengl #voxels

Mythruna - "World Gen Test Harness" Live Stream

YouTube video by Paul Speed

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