Indeed. We all love JB's art, but that's a ridiculous estimate. I wouldn't be surprised if something else is going on here.

Yep that's true, can't be too careful. I like to be factually helpful but aware it can sound oh so smug! Thanks for accepting it in good spirits.

Lo Um On Ee Pal Mon
Ya Vi Oh Ful Des Zo
Ven Ew Kath Ir Bro Gor
Ku Ros Dain Neta Ra Sar

It's been seared on my brain for nearly 40 years!
Sounds a bit like an arcane rhyme said out loud.

Forgive my 'that guy' pedantry, but technically "Dungeon Master" is a trademark rather than covered by copyright. TSR didn't trademark it until 1992 which is why the classic 1980s video game "Dungeon Master" was able to get away with using it! trademarks.justia.com/742/64/dunge...

Ah right, yes that's great: direct conversations with customers is very valuable data. I thought your original point was saying "I don't test anything or seek feedback, I just make what feels right". Thanks for clarifying, sounds like you have a really good process. Nice.

Yes, that makes sense and as a customer who knows how software is made, I do appreciate the thoughtful details that indie devs consider. I don't really like using the word "passionate" (it's overused and often inaccurate), but it seems appropriate in this case. That passion does make a difference.

I'm currently in the process of working out what exactly a Story of Dungeon Master should look like. I have a lot of content, plus repurposing existing interviews, etc. Gonna take me quite some time though as a busy dad. Don't hold me to any kind of schedule 😅 🧵/end

My original plan was to build a website about the game, but that's now handled by The Dungeon Master Enyclopaedia which is an archive and technical document of DMs inner workings. The guy who runs that site has spent years reverse-engineering the game and can now compile it from a new source! 🧵/3

There have been some youtubers look at specifics of the game, I know there's a video about the extremely clever copy protection. And there's these two blog posts on The Digital Antiquarian:
www.filfre.net/2015/12/dung...
www.filfre.net/2015/12/dung... 🧵/2

I interviewed some ex FTL staff many years ago and have been sitting on it for too long. I'm not a blogger or youtuber but I'll find some way to complete this and publish it.

Some of the info I got was later published in other interviews they gave to magazines like Retro Gamer and Edge. 🧵/1

Overall I agree, except for:

"not because of data" - no data can mean no insight which means no understanding of what works and what doesn't.

"both days matter the same" - everything should be prioritised. Don't spend too long on less important things.

Great thread, thanks for sharing.

This one of the first Atari ST box is pretty good:

dmweb.free.fr/files/Game,D...

Happy to help. Have you checked dmweb.free.fr though? Tons of box scans on there: dmweb.free.fr/games/dungeo...

Nice, yes I've also never found out the artist for this one. It's a less mature style, too cartoony for my taste, but it's still quite effective as a cover.

This version is better I think, although there's some loss of detail and texture in the highlights. The yellow light on the walls behind the torch for example. I've got a lot of original DM boxes in storage, I could scan one if you need a better quality source?

Ok thanks. Looks amazing, great job so far.

Is this for original Thief, or Dark Mod? It's been years since I've played either, but I'd love to play this map.

Wonderfully atmospheric! A bit too dark for daytime play though, this one needs a dark games room with the lights off...

This artwork has a special place in my heart. Dungeon Master was my favourite old game, and I co-founded the long running Dungeon Master forums. We recently learned that David sadly passed away in May this year. His artistic legacy can still be celebrated on Flickr: www.flickr.com/people/darro...