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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Apr 17

Hi! I was wondering if you did commissions or were interested in doing an art test for our little game company? I have more details if you would like them!

Thanks!

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Jan 24

The funds from the campaign have now been properly acquired and we're now able to move forward to the next steps of development.

Stay tuned for more updates on our progress as we get back to work!

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Dec 16

Our new campaign has now passed the progress of the old one and we're well over halfway to our goal!

A huge thank-you to all of our backers, but we're not done yet so let's keep pushing!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/334...

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Seer @artistofseer.bsky.social · Dec 12

Just as a reminder, The Dawn's Circle's kickstarter is still going. We've only got a little bit left before we meet our goal, so any further support would be appreciated!

Here's some more of the animation work I've done for one of the common enemies in the game: the opportunistic pest, the T'Kyte!

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Dec 9

A closer look at some sprites from the region known only as the Tanglewood, home to all sorts of strange flora.

#indiegame #indiedev #pixelart

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Dec 6

Primer time!

Art's all well and good, but let's talk about the beating heart of any game, the mechanics! Starting with our turn order timeline.
#indiegame #indiedev

Check it out on our website here:
tempotempest.com/adventure-pr...

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Dec 4

We've relaunched our Kickstarter with a new goal to keep ourselves moving forward!

Inspired by classics and contemporaries alike, this RPG deepens and refines everything that we love about the genre.

#indiedev #indiegame

Check it out here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/334...

The Dawn's Circle: Dynamic RPG Adventure

A meticulously crafted LGBTQ+ fantasy RPG for the modern age, where every moment matters and teamwork takes center stage.

www.kickstarter.com

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 29

This cute lil guy is a Babomeet, a common livestock critter in the western regions of Gaia.

Just look at him go. Inspiring.

#indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #animation

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 26

Don't let your guard down!

Cutscene boards by @passerinemotion.bsky.social

#indiegame #indiedev #animation

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 25

Kicking off some new posts on our website to share more about the world, characters, and mechanics of The Dawn's Circle. Starting with the soft-spoken face of the story, Zorja!

Read more!👇
tempotempest.com/party-primer...

(key art by linktr.ee/indesomniac)

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 25

Immaculate wiggling on this beastie courtesy of marksidlovsky.is.art

Mark Sidlovsky

I'm 2D Animation Director, Animator and Illustrator, with more than six years' experience in the European animation industry. Over the past years I was...

marksidlovsky.is.art

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 24

These earth-shattering (🥁) VFX were done by the extremely talented x.com/PimenArt
Show him some love!

x.com

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 24

Brace yourself! Or don't, this one's probably gonna hurt no matter what.💥

#indiedev #indiegame #animation

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 22

The time has come, the Kickstarter for The Dawn's Circle is OFFICIALLY LIVE!!!

Inspired by classics and contemporaries alike, this RPG deepens and refines everything that we love about the genre.

#indiegame #indiedev

www.kickstarter.com/projects/334...

The Dawn's Circle: Modern Turn-Based RPG

A meticulously crafted LGBTQ+ fantasy world with deep characters and strategic combat.

www.kickstarter.com

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 22

Converted these folks to mp4s for the replies cause I keep forgetting bluesky hates my gifs 😔

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 21

Shout outs to the artists who brought these little guys home.

Sprites: linktr.ee/uarfun

Animation: linktr.ee/imonk562?lt_...

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 21

Getting all the flavor text is always one of my favorite parts of an RPG so I want to make every character look like someone you'd want to walk up to and press A.

#indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #animation

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 20

These were a joint effort between several very talented folks, so show them some love.

(+Imgur link to the gif just in case)
imgur.com/kxsbhvW

Animation and cleanup:
@artistofseer.bsky.social

Base sprite contributions:
linktr.ee/imonk562?lt_...
barelynormal_activity.artstation.com

bsky.app

Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 20

Ready for action!⚔️These detailed battle sprites take a lot of inspiration from classic fighting games as well as Mana Khemia (bonus points if you've ever heard of that one)

#indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #animation

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 19

Our programmer at glis-glis.hr worked hard to create this snazzy battle transition, based on FFX, one of my personal favorite JRPGs and a big inspiration for this project! (Featuring a cameo from our beautiful placeholder assets).

#indiedev #indiegame

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 18

+ A little peak behind the curtain at this piece's base sketch by the incredibly talented Passerine, whose dynamic poses and action shots will be on full display in our cutscenes!

See more of his stuff here: @passerinemotion.bsky.social

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Tempo Tempest @tempotempest.bsky.social · Nov 18

Check out the official key art of all 6 of our playable party members, courtesy of my talented friend Fern!

Find more of Fern's work here (be sure to grab a commission while you're there 😉)
linktr.ee/indesomniac

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