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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 19h

A common feedback is that players want to be able see previous messages in dialog.
Tested a "chat"-based layout with players yesterday. It seems to work better!

Check out the demo store.steampowered.com/app/3919240/...
#WishlistWednesday

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest #Steam

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 4d

Really happy to hear it ☺️
It's been my creative outlet for the last 2+ years and its exciting to finally have it all come together!

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Just set the demo for my little hobby project live on Steam this week! Aiming for a Q1 26 release of the full game. ☺️

s.team/a/3919240/

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. Dive into a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. Take on the role of a...

s.team

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

True, and it also need a consistent internet connection, and will completely freeze up randomly at the slightest loss of connection.
But I still havent found an alternative that works better for me yet 🫤

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Yesterday was Krumkake day! ☺️

#baking

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 5d

Youtrack for bugs and task, Sentry for errors and crashes. Youtrack is a bit over the top, but the API was simple enough that I could build a feedback form into the game that sent it straight to the board.
Sentry is a lifesaver and has helped me track down issues I didn't even know existed.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 6d

Demo is live on #Steam! 🎉

Its taken me 2 years to get this far. Its been a long journey with a lot of learnings and now I'm finally ready for #NextFest

What are you waiting for? Go play!

s.team/a/3919240/

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #SteamNextFest

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 7d

What helped me this time was keeping a separate changelog. It sounds super basic, but it really helped me get that "I'm making progress!"-feeling back! It helped me visualize just how much has changed in the project over time.
I'd be lost without it.

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 7d

Dragging cards into done is a satisfying part of my process. But as the project gets bigger, the build-to-build differences tend to get smaller and harder to see. That's usually when I start to struggle with motivation. I don't feel like I'm "seeing" the outcome of my work anymore.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 7d

There's a lot happening in that screenshot! Looks cool!

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 8d

Getting ready to push that shiny green button! Just one last test...

Speaking of buttons, maybe you want to join celebrating #wishlistwednesday by jumping onto #steam (s.team/a/3919240/) and pressing the wishlist button for Soulfused? 😉

#GameDev #IndieGame #madewithunity #nextfest #steamnextfest

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 9d

@joonturbo.bsky.social aww, and I was just about to catch up to you on the high score list... 🥺

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 10d

Will do!
Also, had no idea s.team links were a thing! Ive always just shared the long version... 😅

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 10d

Today we're building tiny trees! Or potentially broccoli...

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 10d

And with that, the second final test build for the Soulfused Demo for #Steam next fest is uploaded!

I'm expecting a third final build within the next couple of days, and hopefully that's gonna be the final-final version 😅

store.steampowered.com/app/3919240/...

#GameDev #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. It is set in a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. The player takes t...

store.steampowered.com

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

As the #steam next fest draws closer I printed out the calendar with the various important dates and hung it on the wall of my little home office. It feels kinda motivating to actually cross out day by day!

And I'm writing this as I'm making a new test build 😉

#gamedev #indiegame

A cork board with a bunch of different things on it. In the centre is a calendar counting down the days to Next Fest.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 11d

Implementing learnings from playtests for #screenshotsaturday today! Testing shows that typing is interesting, but writing the same thing over and over again quickly gets tedious.

So now there are shortcuts! Should make it much smoother to play 😉

#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #MadeWithUnity

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 15d

I'll give it a try! Thanks :)

Norwigi @abrevik.net · 15d

Thanks! The black one on the bottom left is bold and wrapped in parentheses. Might try making it italic too just to see. I also think a shape difference helps it stand out.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 15d

The one thats just black? Maybe thats enough of a difference. Obviously the tutorial will cover it as well, but I just want them to visually stand apart from the rest in a way that makes sense :)

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 15d

The underlined word is a shortcut (since all input is text based too)

I'm also not limited to any of these options, just looking for ideas...

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 15d

Hey #gamedev and #indiedev! Looking for a little help with something I'm struggling with.
Working on a text adventure and need a way to show that a choice in a dialog is an action and not a response. I've experimented a little but I havent found anything that feels right yet. 😅 Suggestions welcome!

Six cropped screenshots showing different ways of indicating an action in a dialog.

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 17d

I have a trailer!
It's far from perfect, but it's an OK start. The trailer exists! That's the important part, right? I'll most likely revisit it, but for now there are bugs to squish!

store.steampowered.com/app/3919240/...

#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #MadeWithUnity

Soulfused on Steam

Soulfused is a modern take on the classic text adventures from the early days of computer gaming. It is set in a dystopian future ruled by an empire focused on conquest and control. The player takes t...

store.steampowered.com

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 18d

Making a trailer is difficult.

Spent the day recording and editing and recording and editing. And I can now proudly say that game trailer making is definitely not a natural talent of mine. 😅

But its getting there, slow and steady!

#gamedev #indiegame

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Norwigi @abrevik.net · 19d

Wohoo 🎉

Still some bugs to deal with and polish to apply, but it looks promising! It will be ready for Next Fest!

#gamedev #indiegame #steam #madewithunity

Screenshot of an email saying that no blocking issues were encountered in the Soulfused Demo and that it can be released.

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