Zach Charland
@yaliofdaggers.bsky.social
Artist, game developer, graphic designer, writer, metalhead, tragic gay literature and art enjoyer. Interested in worldbuilding, games as an artform, and storytelling.
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store.steampowered.com/app/3990200/... We just launched our Steam store page! Please wishlist us if you feel so inclined. We are very excited about this project which has been a long time coming.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #mirrors #crimsontower #adventure #puzzle #openworld #mystlike #lgbtq
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #mirrors #crimsontower #adventure #puzzle #openworld #mystlike #lgbtq
Crimson Tower on Steam
A dark fantasy occult-themed puzzle game set in a rich and expansive universe. Featuring open-world exploration and intuition-based puzzles blended into the narrative and world itself. It is centered ...
store.steampowered.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
store.steampowered.com/app/3990200/... We just launched our Steam store page! Please wishlist us if you feel so inclined. We are very excited about this project which has been a long time coming.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #mirrors #crimsontower #adventure #puzzle #openworld #mystlike #lgbtq
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev #mirrors #crimsontower #adventure #puzzle #openworld #mystlike #lgbtq
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Wanted to draw my vampire OC in the 80s :]
August 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Wanted to draw my vampire OC in the 80s :]
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Alright here we go... calling ALL Bi Authors for the Bi Visibility Week Itch.io Mega-Bundle!
If you are Bi, this bundle is for you!
All genres accepted! Up to 50 authors accepted so don't be shy!
Sign-ups end September 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you are Bi, this bundle is for you!
All genres accepted! Up to 50 authors accepted so don't be shy!
Sign-ups end September 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Alright here we go... calling ALL Bi Authors for the Bi Visibility Week Itch.io Mega-Bundle!
If you are Bi, this bundle is for you!
All genres accepted! Up to 50 authors accepted so don't be shy!
Sign-ups end September 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you are Bi, this bundle is for you!
All genres accepted! Up to 50 authors accepted so don't be shy!
Sign-ups end September 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I've started Crimson Lune Inc. an indie game company based in Montreal.
We are working on realizing our first game - Crimson Tower, a dark fantasy Myst-like inspired by vintage fantasy manga and 70s sci-fi.
#Myst-like #darkfantasy #queer #indiegame #indiegamedev
I've started Crimson Lune Inc. an indie game company based in Montreal.
We are working on realizing our first game - Crimson Tower, a dark fantasy Myst-like inspired by vintage fantasy manga and 70s sci-fi.
#Myst-like #darkfantasy #queer #indiegame #indiegamedev
Well this is exciting... | Crimson Lune Works
Get more from Crimson Lune Works on Patreon
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August 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I've started Crimson Lune Inc. an indie game company based in Montreal.
We are working on realizing our first game - Crimson Tower, a dark fantasy Myst-like inspired by vintage fantasy manga and 70s sci-fi.
#Myst-like #darkfantasy #queer #indiegame #indiegamedev
I've started Crimson Lune Inc. an indie game company based in Montreal.
We are working on realizing our first game - Crimson Tower, a dark fantasy Myst-like inspired by vintage fantasy manga and 70s sci-fi.
#Myst-like #darkfantasy #queer #indiegame #indiegamedev
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Not shocked at all.
A reminder that everything is political; if you think that politics won't affect you, think again.
A reminder that everything is political; if you think that politics won't affect you, think again.
It Turns Out, Steam’s Adult Content Ban Has Been Plotted For A Year And Is Spearheaded By One Of Project 2025’s Leading Voices
Plans to abolish Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act could have dire consequences for games.
www.thegamer.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Not shocked at all.
A reminder that everything is political; if you think that politics won't affect you, think again.
A reminder that everything is political; if you think that politics won't affect you, think again.
Welp we've officially got the dot com website up for Mirrors and Crimson Tower.
Check it out here:
We're currently working on getting the Steam page up ASAP so keep tight.
www.mirrorsrealm.com
#indiegame #indiegamedev #darkfantasy #Myst-like #puzzlegames #queer #CrimsonTower #Mirrors #openworld
Check it out here:
We're currently working on getting the Steam page up ASAP so keep tight.
www.mirrorsrealm.com
#indiegame #indiegamedev #darkfantasy #Myst-like #puzzlegames #queer #CrimsonTower #Mirrors #openworld
Mirrors Welcome
Mirrors universe and game project.
www.mirrorsrealm.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Welp we've officially got the dot com website up for Mirrors and Crimson Tower.
Check it out here:
We're currently working on getting the Steam page up ASAP so keep tight.
www.mirrorsrealm.com
#indiegame #indiegamedev #darkfantasy #Myst-like #puzzlegames #queer #CrimsonTower #Mirrors #openworld
Check it out here:
We're currently working on getting the Steam page up ASAP so keep tight.
www.mirrorsrealm.com
#indiegame #indiegamedev #darkfantasy #Myst-like #puzzlegames #queer #CrimsonTower #Mirrors #openworld
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decentralize the distribution of indie games. that's it
August 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
decentralize the distribution of indie games. that's it
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Every day, more of us become vulnerable to prosecution or litigation under US censorship laws. While we fight, it's also essential that we protect ourselves.
FSC has a guide to help platforms and creators navigate the age-verification landscape.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/toolkit
FSC has a guide to help platforms and creators navigate the age-verification landscape.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/toolkit
August 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Every day, more of us become vulnerable to prosecution or litigation under US censorship laws. While we fight, it's also essential that we protect ourselves.
FSC has a guide to help platforms and creators navigate the age-verification landscape.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/toolkit
FSC has a guide to help platforms and creators navigate the age-verification landscape.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/toolkit
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After two weeks of research and battling chronic fatigue, I finally managed to put together over 4.4k words about alternative storefronts and platforms where creators can potentially host NSFW and/or Queer works.
Hint: There's no real replacement for itchio
www.tofu.rocks/2025/08/14/a...
Hint: There's no real replacement for itchio
www.tofu.rocks/2025/08/14/a...
I'm doing research on NSFW-friendly storefront alternatives, mostly focused on games, but I'm also keeping creators who do books, comics, artbooks, etc. in mind. It sucks to keep packing your bags and moving but I know folks are looking for options.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
After two weeks of research and battling chronic fatigue, I finally managed to put together over 4.4k words about alternative storefronts and platforms where creators can potentially host NSFW and/or Queer works.
Hint: There's no real replacement for itchio
www.tofu.rocks/2025/08/14/a...
Hint: There's no real replacement for itchio
www.tofu.rocks/2025/08/14/a...
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maybe I'm naive, but I really do think we could get a Disco Elysium from a healthy workplace.
I genuinely don't believe that we are doing anything for our artistry & industry when we don't hold auteurs & their hangers-ons accountable for what their work culture does to people who work there.
I genuinely don't believe that we are doing anything for our artistry & industry when we don't hold auteurs & their hangers-ons accountable for what their work culture does to people who work there.
August 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
maybe I'm naive, but I really do think we could get a Disco Elysium from a healthy workplace.
I genuinely don't believe that we are doing anything for our artistry & industry when we don't hold auteurs & their hangers-ons accountable for what their work culture does to people who work there.
I genuinely don't believe that we are doing anything for our artistry & industry when we don't hold auteurs & their hangers-ons accountable for what their work culture does to people who work there.
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being straight forward and being cruel are two different things. You will inevitably hurt people's feelings in a creative environment, it happens. But you do not need to cut people down, make them feel small, hurt their self worth as a creative and person.
August 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
being straight forward and being cruel are two different things. You will inevitably hurt people's feelings in a creative environment, it happens. But you do not need to cut people down, make them feel small, hurt their self worth as a creative and person.
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Never stopped being cool. While I understand folks' space concerns, it's nice being able to have my favorite series and games that can't get yanked away from me because of a company's bottom line or a government mandate
Physical Media Is Cool Again. Streaming Services Have Themselves to Blame
Collectors new and old tell Rolling Stone there's nothing quite like the feel of holding your favorite art in your hands.
Collectors new and old tell Rolling Stone there's nothing quite like the feel of holding your favorite art in your hands.
Physical Media Is Cool Again. Streaming Services Have Themselves to Blame
Collectors tell Rolling Stone an exhaustion with streamers is making owning physical media the next big thing — again.
rollingstone.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Never stopped being cool. While I understand folks' space concerns, it's nice being able to have my favorite series and games that can't get yanked away from me because of a company's bottom line or a government mandate
August 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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They won't tell you about this nowadays but Riven, the sequel to myst
August 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
They won't tell you about this nowadays but Riven, the sequel to myst
Sacred Caspar
#Mirrors #CrimsonTower #Indiegamedev #fantasy #myst-like
Check out mirrorsrealm.weebly.com for more details on my game.
#Mirrors #CrimsonTower #Indiegamedev #fantasy #myst-like
Check out mirrorsrealm.weebly.com for more details on my game.
August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sacred Caspar
#Mirrors #CrimsonTower #Indiegamedev #fantasy #myst-like
Check out mirrorsrealm.weebly.com for more details on my game.
#Mirrors #CrimsonTower #Indiegamedev #fantasy #myst-like
Check out mirrorsrealm.weebly.com for more details on my game.
Caspar - the gem of the South
#CrimsonTower
#Mirrors #Indiegamedev #adventuregames #Myst-like
(Been spending my weekend working on this)
#CrimsonTower
#Mirrors #Indiegamedev #adventuregames #Myst-like
(Been spending my weekend working on this)
August 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Caspar - the gem of the South
#CrimsonTower
#Mirrors #Indiegamedev #adventuregames #Myst-like
(Been spending my weekend working on this)
#CrimsonTower
#Mirrors #Indiegamedev #adventuregames #Myst-like
(Been spending my weekend working on this)
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August 1, 2025 at 1:16 AM
August 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Oh my god the PayPal call was SO FUNNY. The guy on the phone was like "We don't allow processing payments for explicit material."
So I hit him with "So if I were to go and purchase a copy of Game of Thrones online, my payment would be blocked?"
I think it clicked for him then.
So I hit him with "So if I were to go and purchase a copy of Game of Thrones online, my payment would be blocked?"
I think it clicked for him then.
July 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Oh my god the PayPal call was SO FUNNY. The guy on the phone was like "We don't allow processing payments for explicit material."
So I hit him with "So if I were to go and purchase a copy of Game of Thrones online, my payment would be blocked?"
I think it clicked for him then.
So I hit him with "So if I were to go and purchase a copy of Game of Thrones online, my payment would be blocked?"
I think it clicked for him then.
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It really is encouraging if you think about it. Wikipedia is incontrovertible evidence of the natural human impulse to cooperate, build something for their community, aggressively pursue knowledge, and mutually preserve it. THAT is human nature.
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It really is encouraging if you think about it. Wikipedia is incontrovertible evidence of the natural human impulse to cooperate, build something for their community, aggressively pursue knowledge, and mutually preserve it. THAT is human nature.
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If you didn’t know that the Myst series has some awesome lore to it: now you do.
YMMV, of course, but The Book of Ti’ana, in particular, is one of my top five books ever. It edited my brain chemistry. I read it so many times I had to buy it again because I obliterated the spine.
I recommend.
YMMV, of course, but The Book of Ti’ana, in particular, is one of my top five books ever. It edited my brain chemistry. I read it so many times I had to buy it again because I obliterated the spine.
I recommend.
📚 The Myst Trilogy eBook is now available on Amazon Kindle and Apple Books! We’re so excited to bring these books back to you after 7 years of being unavailable.
Check out this short excerpt from The Book of D’ni, and pick up your copy today! ✨
Check out this short excerpt from The Book of D’ni, and pick up your copy today! ✨
July 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you didn’t know that the Myst series has some awesome lore to it: now you do.
YMMV, of course, but The Book of Ti’ana, in particular, is one of my top five books ever. It edited my brain chemistry. I read it so many times I had to buy it again because I obliterated the spine.
I recommend.
YMMV, of course, but The Book of Ti’ana, in particular, is one of my top five books ever. It edited my brain chemistry. I read it so many times I had to buy it again because I obliterated the spine.
I recommend.
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this show is too real
July 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
this show is too real
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Lady Oscar
October 24, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Lady Oscar
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The fact that many of my colleagues including myself have developed PTSD and anxiety disorders from this industry should tell you this.
Until the CEOs/stockholders lose $$$ by factoring human capital loss nothing will change. The stock market was built to fund slavery so don’t hold your breath.
Until the CEOs/stockholders lose $$$ by factoring human capital loss nothing will change. The stock market was built to fund slavery so don’t hold your breath.
July 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The fact that many of my colleagues including myself have developed PTSD and anxiety disorders from this industry should tell you this.
Until the CEOs/stockholders lose $$$ by factoring human capital loss nothing will change. The stock market was built to fund slavery so don’t hold your breath.
Until the CEOs/stockholders lose $$$ by factoring human capital loss nothing will change. The stock market was built to fund slavery so don’t hold your breath.