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Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 1d

New episode of Probably Designed is live! This week we have the first of a two-part conversation with @trampolinetales.com (dev/designer of Luck Be A Landlord and Maze Mice)and @newobject.bsky.social (dev/designer of Ballionaire).

Blog/transcript version is here: my.playful.work/probably-des...

Probably Designed: Luck Be A Ballionaire

This week we have a really interesting conversation for you. It's a three-way conversation with myself, Brian Long, the developer and designer of Ballionaire, and Dan DiIorio, the designer and develop...

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

Ooooh. 👀 I actually had a similar idea. Never made it past the design doc, but now I’m really interested!

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

100% that’s part of their superpowers :D

Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

Ooooh. This looks neat!

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

Marble game? Tell me more!!!

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Mantis Games - Deck of Haunts @mantisgames.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for the #TurnBasedThursday host!

Deck of Haunts is a deckbuilding roguelite where you play as a haunted house, tormenting and consuming your visitors.👻🎃

And we just released a major content drop, including Creatures!

store.steampowered.com/app/3179730/...

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

Next Fest! Finally I get to play :D

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Songs of Silence @songs-of-silence.com · 6d

Proud to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday! ⚔️

#IndieDev and players from all around the world, share your favorite turn-based game below! (And don't forget to add the hashtag to increase your visibility 👀)

Let's make some noise ❤️🔄

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for hosting @songs-of-silence.com

Seer's Gambit is a single-player, hero-drafting RPG, Inspired by the synergy-busting TFT & Despot's Game. Recruit quirky heroes like Barber Ian or Claudia to save the world from looming evil.

30% off 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2219450/...

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Julian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 8d

This was a super fun conversation to have. It may also be fun to listen to!
Harry's great and I swear this pod is going places, honored to have been an early bird in the stacked roster of guests 🙌💜

#podcast #gamedev #gamedesign #indie #multiplayer

Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 8d

Episode 4! @calmpewter.games and I yapping about multiplayer. Please, to enjoy:

YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAWa...

Transcript: my.playful.work/probably-des...

and RSS in the normal places: rss.com/podcasts/pro....

Probably Designed: Multiplayer with Calm Pewter

YouTube video by Playful Work

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Pixeljam Games @pixeljamgames.bsky.social · 9d

The Dino Run 2 Kickstarter has 4 days left!

If you've been waiting to back the project, now is the time to do it 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pix...

Come get immediate access to our world-building tools and join the movement to make Dino Run 2 as good as it can be... 🦕💚

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you for hosting this week! :)

Obsidian Prince combines exploration with grid-based tactical combat, infused with deck-building mechanics.

Choose 1 of 9 unique heroes and combine skilltrees + weapons for the ultimate synergies.

👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/Obsidian_Prince/

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Skygard Arena @skygard-arena.bsky.social · 14d

We are thrilled to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday!

#gamedev, please share you turn-based game in the thread! RPG, Strategy, Tactics, Roguelike... we want them all! 🌟

Make sure to like❤️, share🔄 and wishlist✅ any gem you find in the comments!

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Quasimorph, 0.9.7 in OBT! @quasimorph.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday, @davidcodeandart.bsky.social!

Quasimorph is a #turnbased extraction #roguelike. Unforgiving combat, your own spacecraft, and mysterious dark threat to all life.

Do you like easy to use inventories?

Quasimorph, 0.9.7 in OBT! @quasimorph.bsky.social · 22d

We're adding the most requested feature in the next Major Update!
Cargo Tab renaming and acceptance filters.
What used to take hours of manual sorting can now be done in one click!
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 20d

Love the artstyle. It's neat! <3

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DavidCodeAndArt @davidcodeandart.bsky.social · 20d

Proud to officially host #TurnBasedThursday this week! 😊

#gamedev, please share your games in the thread!

Make sure to like 💖 share 🔁 and wishlist ✅ any turn-based gems you come across in the comments!

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for hosting @davidcodeandart.bsky.social

When you build the cartographer in Obsidian Prince he can help you decipher treasure maps, leading you to untold riches!

Dig for gold on Steam👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/Obsidian_Prince/

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2P Games @2pgames.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy to be co-hosting this #TurnBasedThursday since the Sultan is not present here 👑

To participate-
💬 Show us your turn-based games, share your latest work
❤️ Engage with other fellow devs
🔁 Repost if you like what you see

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thx for hosting @2pgames.bsky.social :)

Ever wanted to send an army of bees @ your enemies? Or sail through their rows in a viking boat?

In Obsidian Prince you can along with many, many other unique character abilities.

50% off this week👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/Obsidian_Prince/

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · Sep 1

Finally demo-club time again!🥳

The September lineup:

🍶Alchemist's Alcove by Nefarious Brew Games
👑Endless Legend by @amplitudestudios.bsky.social & @hoodedhorse.bsky.social
🎲DiceyHacker1999 by HuanMos Game
🥘Mage Food Truck by @onemanleft.bsky.social

Join the discussion👉https://discord.gg/bWFC7hup

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Wander @wanderbot.bsky.social · Aug 29

Now that Silksong has chased off a ton of devs from releasing their games from the next two weeks...

Who's releasing a game/demo in the next few weeks that I should check out?

My schedule is looking pretty empty and I don't want my only option to be Silksong (even if it's as good as it looks).

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Nils O @nils.readindiefantasy.com · Aug 28

I spent so much time (350+ hours) playing this.

It's a bit like Diablo, except turn based and on a grid, and with much better puns.

Also, I'm in the game, and if you find me (it's easy), I'll give you a quest to find my Lost Dogs. :D

Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you for hosting this week @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social

Here's our punny, roguelike deck-builder. Filled with unique heroes and a world to explore.

store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/...

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you for hosting this week @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social

Here's our punny, roguelike deck-builder. Filled with unique heroes and a world to explore.

store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/...

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Nine Dots Studio @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're very happy to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week. This community is amazing and support us a lot.
Now it's your time #GameDev #IndieDev to let players discover your #turnbased games.
Love #turnbased games? ♥ / 🔁 great games in the replies and @ who should be in this thread!

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Unleash the Giraffe🦒&🦒 @unleashthegiraffe.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thx for hosting this week @flatlinestudios.bsky.social

In Obsidian Prince you shape the fate of your heroes, building their backstories into a deck that determines how you play your next fights.

It's challenging, punny & very strategic👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/Obsidian_Prince/

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