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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you so much for the chat, Jess!! ^_^

Jess Hoops (PrettyGrim) @prettygrimgames.bsky.social · 13d

In this episode of Storycraft, I had the privilege of chatting with @abbyhoward.bsky.social and @blacktabbygames.com about writing Scarlet Hollow’s dynamic cast of characters and creating the game’s nuanced relationship system.

Making NPCs Feel Like Real People (ft. Black Tabby Games) | Storycraft

YouTube video by Second Wind

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · 18d

Check out the little clown baby I made >:]

An art doll with a skullish head and stitched eyes, dressed in an elaborate black and gold jester's outfit.

Another view of the same doll, thus time showing the red hands and feet.

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MichaelTheCutts @michaelthecutts.bsky.social · Aug 15

In the second part of my interview with @abbyhoward.bsky.social, we dive into Scarlet Hollow, breaking down its design, writing, and characters. Also, boiled peanuts are great, actually!

youtu.be/GznyZ1k3438?...

#gaming #northcarolina #videogames #blacktabbygames #visualnovel #games #NCMountains

Scarlet Hollow | Game Connection | Ep. 003

YouTube video by FOX8 WGHP

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 13

Oh my GOD all those gorgeous alocasias

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 13

And the shelf itself is some kind of waterproof foam. At first I was going to build my own, but in the end I did not trust myself to make something waterproof enough 😬So I ordered from a local place that makes em!

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 13

There's been no leakage, thankfully! When it needs watering, I manually transfer tank water to the reservoir that's part of the wall, so I control the flow of water to make sure there's no spilling. So far, so good 🙏

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 12

Roughly one year of plant wall!

A photo of an aquarium with a living wall mounted behind it.

A photo of the same setup, with considerably more growth.

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 9

^_^

MichaelTheCutts @michaelthecutts.bsky.social · Aug 8

Episode 2 of Game Connection is out now!

In this episode, I talk with @abbyhoward.bsky.social of @blacktabbygames.com about growing up in North Carolina, her work as a comic writer, and her work on Slay the Princess/Scarlet Hollow

youtu.be/_Q43T8CPbcU?...

#gaming #northcarolina #slaytheprincess

Black Tabby Games | Game Connection | Ep. 002

YouTube video by FOX8 WGHP

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Aug 1

Progress shots of a background for Episode 5 ;]

Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess @blacktabbygames.com · Aug 1

better image quality

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 24

Cronenberg plays the part of the therapist!

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 24

Somebody should tell this therapist on Hoarders to stop dressing like David Cronenberg's evil therapist character from Nightbreed

A screenshot of a therapist on Hoarders, dressed in a nice black double-breasted coat with a white button-up shirt and a patterned tie.

An image of David Cronenberg as the evil therapist from the film Nightbreed. He is also dressed in a nice black double-breasted coat with a white button-up and a patterned tie. And is holding a big knife.

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 18

Look at my bison

A corner of a large black and white image, focusing on a mounted bison head.

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 14

These are INSANELY good, wow!!!!!

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 9

Finally, I get to draw again, no more dialogue menus.. by the end I was writing them in my dreams

Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess @blacktabbygames.com · Jul 8

The script for Episode 5 of Scarlet Hollow is finally DONE!

250k words (compared to 185k for Episode 4, and 191k for ALL of Slay the Princess, including the Pristine Cut.)

This brings the total word count to date for Scarlet Hollow up to 884k. Probably more by the time I finish implementing ep 5!

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jul 1

Some choice photos of Spoons

A tuxedo cat, peeking from amid massive bird of paradise leaves.

A tuxedo cat, making a very stupid face with her tongue out.

A tuxedo cat, getting extremely in my way by using my wrist rest as a cushion for her little elbows, because surely I must have put that there as a way to make getting in between me and my laptop more comfortable for the cat.

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jun 27

I think from what you've said you were en route to a certain ending that's rare on a first playthrough, and don't worry about it, haha! You are free to feel the way you feel about it, everyone engages differently, so no worries 👍

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jun 27

I am honestly a little confused about what you mean by "full reset", as there aren't routes that do that. Did you reset the game yourself after it brought you back to chapter 1, or did you keep playing on the same save? Sorry, just curious!

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Abby Howard @abbyhoward.bsky.social · Jun 17

My art :]

Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess @blacktabbygames.com · Jun 17

slay the princess is a visual novel

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Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess @blacktabbygames.com · Jun 2

Expert Negotiator

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · May 28

Fans of #ScarletHollow, check out this in-depth interview we did with its creators @blacktabbygames.com about its writing, monster romances, and more! youtu.be/MKXWZo3Ff10