The Astral Empire
@theastralempire.bsky.social
Current Game In-Development : Outback Stabhouse
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Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
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Love it when my own app absolutely nails a game suggestion for me. Crescent County looks fab!
We’re hitting crunch time, so now is the time to use and share(!) Ludocene.com if you don’t want to loose it.
It’s free and supports game experts from all walks of life: www.ludocene.com/tutorial
We’re hitting crunch time, so now is the time to use and share(!) Ludocene.com if you don’t want to loose it.
It’s free and supports game experts from all walks of life: www.ludocene.com/tutorial
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Love it when my own app absolutely nails a game suggestion for me. Crescent County looks fab!
We’re hitting crunch time, so now is the time to use and share(!) Ludocene.com if you don’t want to loose it.
It’s free and supports game experts from all walks of life: www.ludocene.com/tutorial
We’re hitting crunch time, so now is the time to use and share(!) Ludocene.com if you don’t want to loose it.
It’s free and supports game experts from all walks of life: www.ludocene.com/tutorial
Why does my code work? It's not supposed to work, it's missing so many lines that it actually needs but it works perfectly?
(Finds no faults)
...
WHY DOES IT WORK?!
(Finds no faults)
...
WHY DOES IT WORK?!
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Why does my code work? It's not supposed to work, it's missing so many lines that it actually needs but it works perfectly?
(Finds no faults)
...
WHY DOES IT WORK?!
(Finds no faults)
...
WHY DOES IT WORK?!
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She came in wearing a dress the color of pastrami, a blouse the color of rye bread and a scarf the color of sauerkraut. Some would say she was...
Reubenesque.
Reubenesque.
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
She came in wearing a dress the color of pastrami, a blouse the color of rye bread and a scarf the color of sauerkraut. Some would say she was...
Reubenesque.
Reubenesque.
GDC Analytics just came out. Hopefully these numbers are put to good use for the betterment of the industry...Mainly because I would like a job. 4 years out of school, couple of games made, and still have hope!
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
GDC Analytics just came out. Hopefully these numbers are put to good use for the betterment of the industry...Mainly because I would like a job. 4 years out of school, couple of games made, and still have hope!
I think this bears reposting
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I think this bears reposting
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Feeling your spine creak as your body is splayed open by the touch of hands clad in archival gloves probably goes really hard if you're an ancient tome
September 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Feeling your spine creak as your body is splayed open by the touch of hands clad in archival gloves probably goes really hard if you're an ancient tome
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wanted to show off a work in progress we're really excited about and simultaneously reveal some lore 👩❤️💋👩
if you like indie games, old school anime, or #yuri side stories, you should wishlist hybrid visual novel-deckbuilder Battle Suit Aces! 🤗
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
if you like indie games, old school anime, or #yuri side stories, you should wishlist hybrid visual novel-deckbuilder Battle Suit Aces! 🤗
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
July 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
wanted to show off a work in progress we're really excited about and simultaneously reveal some lore 👩❤️💋👩
if you like indie games, old school anime, or #yuri side stories, you should wishlist hybrid visual novel-deckbuilder Battle Suit Aces! 🤗
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
if you like indie games, old school anime, or #yuri side stories, you should wishlist hybrid visual novel-deckbuilder Battle Suit Aces! 🤗
store.steampowered.com/app/2870530/...
No one talk to me or my 10+ WIPs.
~cries in Indie Dev~
~cries in Indie Dev~
July 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
No one talk to me or my 10+ WIPs.
~cries in Indie Dev~
~cries in Indie Dev~
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June 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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The first ever video game on the actual device it was made on 57 years ago.
June 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The first ever video game on the actual device it was made on 57 years ago.
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We'd be a lot better off if we dump the religions and accept this.
June 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We'd be a lot better off if we dump the religions and accept this.
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June 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Do you think ghosts tell you to get out because they're just completely done with people? Rest in peace just means they don't want to deal with anyone. Honestly, respect
May 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Do you think ghosts tell you to get out because they're just completely done with people? Rest in peace just means they don't want to deal with anyone. Honestly, respect
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It's all fun and games until it has to be fun and a game
May 27, 2024 at 9:31 PM
It's all fun and games until it has to be fun and a game
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George Lucas’ handwritten notes before starting the rough draft of Star Wars in 1974. Alt text provided. From The Making of Star Wars by JW Rinzler.
May 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
George Lucas’ handwritten notes before starting the rough draft of Star Wars in 1974. Alt text provided. From The Making of Star Wars by JW Rinzler.
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Kiss in the lake 😘
Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/teop...
#zelink #リンゼル #TheLegendOfZelda #totk #botw #zelda
Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/teop...
#zelink #リンゼル #TheLegendOfZelda #totk #botw #zelda
April 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Kiss in the lake 😘
Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/teop...
#zelink #リンゼル #TheLegendOfZelda #totk #botw #zelda
Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/teop...
#zelink #リンゼル #TheLegendOfZelda #totk #botw #zelda
@protonjon.bsky.social With the recent announcement (congratulations! 🏳️🌈), I felt the need to post. Below is the image I have called "The Evolution of Jon" (ikr?!), which is me trying to figure out your sprite and the art style for Outback Stabhouse : The Game. This game is getting made now. THREAD🧵
April 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@protonjon.bsky.social With the recent announcement (congratulations! 🏳️🌈), I felt the need to post. Below is the image I have called "The Evolution of Jon" (ikr?!), which is me trying to figure out your sprite and the art style for Outback Stabhouse : The Game. This game is getting made now. THREAD🧵
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I'm starting to learn UI/UX and this video from @studioanisa.bsky.social is just the best introduction video i've watched so far!
In case you're noob like me, this video gives very concise and useful info to start your design journey (ty Anisa!)
youtu.be/yoUYp6bo95I?...
In case you're noob like me, this video gives very concise and useful info to start your design journey (ty Anisa!)
youtu.be/yoUYp6bo95I?...
A Primer to UI/UX for Video Games
YouTube video by Anisa Sanusi
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I'm starting to learn UI/UX and this video from @studioanisa.bsky.social is just the best introduction video i've watched so far!
In case you're noob like me, this video gives very concise and useful info to start your design journey (ty Anisa!)
youtu.be/yoUYp6bo95I?...
In case you're noob like me, this video gives very concise and useful info to start your design journey (ty Anisa!)
youtu.be/yoUYp6bo95I?...
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April 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's no Wind Waker HD for Switch but I guess I can live with the Gamecube being on Switch now. Just need to figure out how to get the Online Expansion with ...money? What's money? Is it that thing I never have?
Anyways, this means I can play Pokemon Colosseum again! ...eventually!
Anyways, this means I can play Pokemon Colosseum again! ...eventually!
April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It's no Wind Waker HD for Switch but I guess I can live with the Gamecube being on Switch now. Just need to figure out how to get the Online Expansion with ...money? What's money? Is it that thing I never have?
Anyways, this means I can play Pokemon Colosseum again! ...eventually!
Anyways, this means I can play Pokemon Colosseum again! ...eventually!
THIS WAS THE MOST INSANE GAME OF BALATRO I’VE EVER PLAYED. Whats not shown here is that I have the observatory voucher which takes whatever planet cards I have in my consumable slot and 1.5x that hand if played. Observatory+Blueprint+Perkeo = An insane exponential growth curve!
April 1, 2025 at 5:37 AM
THIS WAS THE MOST INSANE GAME OF BALATRO I’VE EVER PLAYED. Whats not shown here is that I have the observatory voucher which takes whatever planet cards I have in my consumable slot and 1.5x that hand if played. Observatory+Blueprint+Perkeo = An insane exponential growth curve!
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EARLY ACCESS ON MONDAY
In seven days we release Ludocene into the wild. Our 1347 backers get to find their perfect gaming match (and offer feedback).
Wanna join them?
Late Pledges Open Now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
In seven days we release Ludocene into the wild. Our 1347 backers get to find their perfect gaming match (and offer feedback).
Wanna join them?
Late Pledges Open Now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
Ludocene: Game Discovery From People You Trust
A dating app that matches you with games rather than people. A deck-builder that profiles your gaming taste.
www.kickstarter.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
EARLY ACCESS ON MONDAY
In seven days we release Ludocene into the wild. Our 1347 backers get to find their perfect gaming match (and offer feedback).
Wanna join them?
Late Pledges Open Now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
In seven days we release Ludocene into the wild. Our 1347 backers get to find their perfect gaming match (and offer feedback).
Wanna join them?
Late Pledges Open Now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
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