New build=lots of testing @quirkimon.bsky.social

#gamedev #indiegame #TCG

bit of a play here
#indiegame #gaming #tcg

Decided to write about the snobbery in gaming and why it can be harmful. Have a read and please subscribe!
I game, you game, we all game.

#gaming #indiegames #substack
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Sneak peek at one of @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social's fav characters - Catfee.
Caution......hot.
#indiegame #gaming #gamedevelopment #tcgs

Another character drop.
The "Moose Boot"

Heck, this is freaking cool, but we need a name. 🤣🥾
#gaming #indiegame #indiedev #sundaywork

New character drop: Chicken + Cake.

Name’s still baking, but it’s a defender card—because if you’ve ever met chickens, you know they defend their turf like pros.

I should know - I have 4 chickens who basically own me.

#indiegame #gaming #gamers #chickens #quirkimon

Crypto Isn’t the Villain: Why the Real Problem Isn’t the Tech Let’s be honest—crypto hasn’t done itself any favors in the PR department.

We see #Web3 as another tool in the gamer’s arsenal. Like in-game currency, it can be used for good or bad—it depends on how it’s handled. For us, Web3 is about exploring ways to give #gamers more control & enhance their experience.

#indiegame #gaming

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Hope everyone had a great holiday if you celebrated.
We spent time perfecting some of our characters.
Meet Coffee Rat - in game name tbd.
I thought naming kids was bad enough, trying to name over 200 characters = help us.
#indiegame #gamingcharacters #gaming #coffeerat

The Real Cost of Making a Game: It’s More Than Just Money When people think about making a game, the first question they often ask is, “How much does it cost?” While the financial side of game development is a hot topic, the truth is, the real price tag goes...

I think we all know this one.
"Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane."
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#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo

It's coming along.
The screaming you can hear is @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social in the background (j/k).
She does it every time. #indiegame #tcg #indiedevs #gaming #indiesrule

We lucked out with our artist.
Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters.
This has to be my fav.
A whoopie cushion chicken.
#indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens

The Long Game: Building Games in a World of Instant Gratification If you’ve ever tried explaining to someone that making a game takes years, not weeks, you’ve probably been met with the same reaction I get: wide eyes, a pause, and then a polite but confused, “huh ca...

In a world obsessed with instant gratification, making an indie game on a shoestring budget is a special kind of rebellion, fueled by questionable sanity.

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#IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded

The Curious Case of the Gamer Generation: Growing Older, Staying in the Game How Older Gamers Are Shaping the Industry and Redefining Play

It’s time we rethink who games are for and challenge ageism in gaming. Have a gander at our blog and please subscribe.

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#gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp

Like the non doodled one! She's beautiful <3

Just look at this. It's the only time I like beige.
For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars.

1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack
#retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech

1. Been pondering about gaming communities & why we feel so at home on @bsky.app

Think about it - gaming communities thrived on shared experiences, problem-solving, & teamwork. They weren’t just about shouting opinions or chasing likes—they were about genuine connection.
#gaming #indiegames

Yeppers.

Hahaha - this hit harder than it should have🤣

elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire " ALT: elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire "

I love Milanote.
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.

It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!

#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs

and it takes a lot longer than you will ever think to create a game 🤣

Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - Barilleon's Web Zone I’ve been thinking a lot about the shapes of stories, especially as IF and video game narrative designers have been mapping them for years. What does...

Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - AKA The One With The Flowcharts

If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)

👀

Women in Gaming: A Difficult Intersection Half of gamers are women. Why do so many hide their gender while playing?

This is a hard conversation to have in #gaming but it needs to happen.
I've heard women say they cannot be streamers because they feel they are not attractive enough.

This ain't right.

Let's fix this.

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We like couches & we like gaming (also love snacks but Rhys didn't mention snacks).
In fact 2 of the family are sat down right now playing #Roblox together on the couch.

We want families playing our game together, & to get rid of the old fashioned narratives surrounding gaming. #gamedevs #indiegame

a cat is sleeping under a blanket with the words goodnight pookie below it ALT: a cat is sleeping under a blanket with the words goodnight pookie below it

I lied. Well, as my mum would say, fibbed.
Gonna sleep now.
Spreadsheet done x 5.
51 characters put together.
Worked on art list for the artist (sorry C).

No doubt I'll dream about weird creatures jumping through portals tonight.
#devlife #tcgs #isitSaturdayYet #NotthatitmattersasIwillbeworking

It Crowd Katherine Parkinson GIF ALT: It Crowd Katherine Parkinson GIF

Current mood
Will I sleep tonight? Mehhhh. Who needs sleep when you've got a game to get going.
#gamedev #gaming #letsgofolks #tcgs

More of a vibrant community over here. We also don't have to sludge through a ton of posts to find the good stuff :D
It was getting very weird over there (Twitter).