Tural Roorda
@turalroorda.bsky.social
Game designer!
..and musician!
.....and writer!
Ongoing Submarine project here
itch: https://boreality.itch.io
my music: https://www.youtube.com/@Boreality_
..and musician!
.....and writer!
Ongoing Submarine project here
itch: https://boreality.itch.io
my music: https://www.youtube.com/@Boreality_
Blood on the Clocktower has barely any player feedback.
It withholds the feedback cycle in service of creating a curated "bluffing space" where it's unclear what, out of several possible game states, actually happened.
Instead it's a mystery for you to solve.
It's the coolest thing ever!
It withholds the feedback cycle in service of creating a curated "bluffing space" where it's unclear what, out of several possible game states, actually happened.
Instead it's a mystery for you to solve.
It's the coolest thing ever!
December 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Blood on the Clocktower has barely any player feedback.
It withholds the feedback cycle in service of creating a curated "bluffing space" where it's unclear what, out of several possible game states, actually happened.
Instead it's a mystery for you to solve.
It's the coolest thing ever!
It withholds the feedback cycle in service of creating a curated "bluffing space" where it's unclear what, out of several possible game states, actually happened.
Instead it's a mystery for you to solve.
It's the coolest thing ever!
"Players as actors in theatre" is such a fascinating topic, reblogging for more people to see!
(Pathologic is where I first encountered the concept and it felt like scratching the surface)
(Pathologic is where I first encountered the concept and it felt like scratching the surface)
Ah! As this was also my PhD area if you want any book recommendations to explore your ideas further lmk! A minimum would be Brenda Laurel’s Computers as Theatre, Steve Dixon’s Digital Performance, and Artificial Hells by Claire Bishop 💜
December 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"Players as actors in theatre" is such a fascinating topic, reblogging for more people to see!
(Pathologic is where I first encountered the concept and it felt like scratching the surface)
(Pathologic is where I first encountered the concept and it felt like scratching the surface)
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Wanted to reshare these advices cause I have also been there and I know how poisonous and counterproductive it is for yourself and your art
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Wanted to reshare these advices cause I have also been there and I know how poisonous and counterproductive it is for yourself and your art
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It's kinda wild how we had the Shareware Scene, which was our equivalent of the Doujin scene, but everything there got gobbled up and folded and basically became the companies we have making AAA games now. You got recruited, or pushed out, so there is this big "culture" gap
December 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It's kinda wild how we had the Shareware Scene, which was our equivalent of the Doujin scene, but everything there got gobbled up and folded and basically became the companies we have making AAA games now. You got recruited, or pushed out, so there is this big "culture" gap
This was really beautiful and heartfelt. I don't think I've seen a coming of age that depicts digital communication better than this
Participated in #MayWolf with @cad-mium.bsky.social this year! He made a lot of killer music for the vn. You can check the game out here: dracuclaw.itch.io/close-and-di...
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This was really beautiful and heartfelt. I don't think I've seen a coming of age that depicts digital communication better than this
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being Performatively bad or edgy is annoying too. being yourself is how you get something real even if it means struggling at first. If youre not used to being yourself starting to do it for the first time could feel awkward or fake or scary at first but when you get the hang of it it's rewarding
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
being Performatively bad or edgy is annoying too. being yourself is how you get something real even if it means struggling at first. If youre not used to being yourself starting to do it for the first time could feel awkward or fake or scary at first but when you get the hang of it it's rewarding
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For us, an ideal choice in a game twists your form and holds you up against a mirror, reflecting a part of your person that you haven't seen in the light of day.
There are no right choices. No wrong choices. Only fresh perspectives.
Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess are a combined 35% off.
There are no right choices. No wrong choices. Only fresh perspectives.
Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess are a combined 35% off.
September 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For us, an ideal choice in a game twists your form and holds you up against a mirror, reflecting a part of your person that you haven't seen in the light of day.
There are no right choices. No wrong choices. Only fresh perspectives.
Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess are a combined 35% off.
There are no right choices. No wrong choices. Only fresh perspectives.
Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess are a combined 35% off.
this is like 9/11 for good art
Over the past month, independent content hosting platform Itch.io has been systematically banning queer & NSFW content. We talked to creators about how this impacted them, and how they’re fighting back.
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans
The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.
transnews.network
August 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
this is like 9/11 for good art
Used this while it was still in 1.0 with unity, it was great and im super excited to see how its improved 😁
🎉 YARN SPINNER 3 IS OUT NOW 🎉
for Unity, Godot, VSCode + try.yarnspinner.dev
Including:
- Storylets, enums, simple "run this bit only once" syntax
- Better variables, easier-to-customise views
- Bugfixes + QoL improvements galore
- All-new docs + guides
Check it out at yarnspinner.dev/v3 💚
for Unity, Godot, VSCode + try.yarnspinner.dev
Including:
- Storylets, enums, simple "run this bit only once" syntax
- Better variables, easier-to-customise views
- Bugfixes + QoL improvements galore
- All-new docs + guides
Check it out at yarnspinner.dev/v3 💚
May 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Used this while it was still in 1.0 with unity, it was great and im super excited to see how its improved 😁
Looking for Playtesters for our student game!
Spend 20-30m in a Co-op FPS shooter with 2 other teammates in dark fantasy Venice. Doesn't that sound nice?
Flexible times, you can find a party in our discord: discord.gg/RW7HYhFHWf
#studentgame #playtest #gamedev #UmbraMortis
Spend 20-30m in a Co-op FPS shooter with 2 other teammates in dark fantasy Venice. Doesn't that sound nice?
Flexible times, you can find a party in our discord: discord.gg/RW7HYhFHWf
#studentgame #playtest #gamedev #UmbraMortis
May 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Looking for Playtesters for our student game!
Spend 20-30m in a Co-op FPS shooter with 2 other teammates in dark fantasy Venice. Doesn't that sound nice?
Flexible times, you can find a party in our discord: discord.gg/RW7HYhFHWf
#studentgame #playtest #gamedev #UmbraMortis
Spend 20-30m in a Co-op FPS shooter with 2 other teammates in dark fantasy Venice. Doesn't that sound nice?
Flexible times, you can find a party in our discord: discord.gg/RW7HYhFHWf
#studentgame #playtest #gamedev #UmbraMortis
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a major issue with video games is that they produce a bunch of people who consider themselves brain geniuses for solving problems that were designed to be solvable. as a remedy, we should be making more games that are actively and irreconcilably hostile to the player. thank you
April 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
a major issue with video games is that they produce a bunch of people who consider themselves brain geniuses for solving problems that were designed to be solvable. as a remedy, we should be making more games that are actively and irreconcilably hostile to the player. thank you
Games really take way too long to make for it to be any kind of emotional outlet
April 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Games really take way too long to make for it to be any kind of emotional outlet
My Jaw is on the Floor. Going through my old git the amount of effort I had made on abandoned unity projects is making me lose it
March 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My Jaw is on the Floor. Going through my old git the amount of effort I had made on abandoned unity projects is making me lose it
Happy to share Terminal! A psycho-circuit adventure game demo where you interact with the world using only a command line interface! #gamedev #indiegame #unity
March 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Happy to share Terminal! A psycho-circuit adventure game demo where you interact with the world using only a command line interface! #gamedev #indiegame #unity
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"Go with grace into the great beyond..."
We at Red Hook are heartbroken to confirm the passing of our beloved voice actor, Wayne June.
We at Red Hook are heartbroken to confirm the passing of our beloved voice actor, Wayne June.
January 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Go with grace into the great beyond..."
We at Red Hook are heartbroken to confirm the passing of our beloved voice actor, Wayne June.
We at Red Hook are heartbroken to confirm the passing of our beloved voice actor, Wayne June.
Pacific Drive: 4.5/5
The relation between beast and rider is the primary character interaction in this game, and it's explored in a variety of different ways.
#pacificdrive #gamesresearchlog
The relation between beast and rider is the primary character interaction in this game, and it's explored in a variety of different ways.
#pacificdrive #gamesresearchlog
Pacific Drive on Steam
Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon, and drive like h...
store.steampowered.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Pacific Drive: 4.5/5
The relation between beast and rider is the primary character interaction in this game, and it's explored in a variety of different ways.
#pacificdrive #gamesresearchlog
The relation between beast and rider is the primary character interaction in this game, and it's explored in a variety of different ways.
#pacificdrive #gamesresearchlog
Big buck Backshots: 3.8/5
This one stood out in the FPS new releases.
It feels like such an alpha game. It’s psycho-sexual violence with a perversion of the food chain, you playing as a hunter while being an elk too. In that sense, it feels deeply wrong.
#bigbuckbackshots #gamesresearchlog
This one stood out in the FPS new releases.
It feels like such an alpha game. It’s psycho-sexual violence with a perversion of the food chain, you playing as a hunter while being an elk too. In that sense, it feels deeply wrong.
#bigbuckbackshots #gamesresearchlog
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March 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Big buck Backshots: 3.8/5
This one stood out in the FPS new releases.
It feels like such an alpha game. It’s psycho-sexual violence with a perversion of the food chain, you playing as a hunter while being an elk too. In that sense, it feels deeply wrong.
#bigbuckbackshots #gamesresearchlog
This one stood out in the FPS new releases.
It feels like such an alpha game. It’s psycho-sexual violence with a perversion of the food chain, you playing as a hunter while being an elk too. In that sense, it feels deeply wrong.
#bigbuckbackshots #gamesresearchlog
Of all the nextfest demo's, none grew on me more than Respaced. What I dismissed as a 2/5 was actually a 4/5 in disguise. #respaced #nextfest #gamresresearchlog
ReSpaced on Steam
A fast-paced first-person shooter where you master gun recoil to leap across platforms, battle various enemies, and upgrade your weapon to escape an overrun space station.
store.steampowered.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Of all the nextfest demo's, none grew on me more than Respaced. What I dismissed as a 2/5 was actually a 4/5 in disguise. #respaced #nextfest #gamresresearchlog
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HE'S SO REAL FOR THAT
This quote from Defunctland lives in my head rent free. Literally how I feel about making art.
March 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
HE'S SO REAL FOR THAT
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The number of new games on Steam has increased by 1042% since 2014, to a rate of 42 games/day.
2014: 1,343
2019: 7,672
2024: 15,339
2014: 1,343
2019: 7,672
2024: 15,339
February 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The number of new games on Steam has increased by 1042% since 2014, to a rate of 42 games/day.
2014: 1,343
2019: 7,672
2024: 15,339
2014: 1,343
2019: 7,672
2024: 15,339
Games that make the player realize something about themselves
self-reflection simulators
personal growth machine
empathy device
self-reflection simulators
personal growth machine
empathy device
January 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Games that make the player realize something about themselves
self-reflection simulators
personal growth machine
empathy device
self-reflection simulators
personal growth machine
empathy device
Added a custom font
January 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Added a custom font