Oh - and an added bonus - I can reuse the functionality I added to make testing new pieces and investing bugs so much easier! 🙌

Oh wow that is a huge increase - definitely very motivating! (And nice job!)

I've added 4 simplified matches so far and created "rocks" that I can use to block parts of the board.

It's still early, but it's starting to feel so much better. Lots more to go, but thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you! This was exactly the note I needed 🙂

This happened to me yesterday! 😂

Copied a whole file over that was working (in the same project!) and it suddenly started throwing all kinds of errors..

After a whole bunch of code digging I realized the new file was missing the extension 😵

Anywho - hope you figured it out!!

Current approach is to create a series of puzzles or challenges that *try* to teach just a concept or two.

Trying to achieve the above without adding a ton of additional functionality - but I'm starting to think that might be the easier route.

Tough choices!

Working on the tutorial for Gryphon Chess - it's turning into its own game!

Trying to balance teaching goals, mechanics, rules, and pieces.

Too few steps and it's confusing, too many steps and it's boring 🫠

#indiegames #solodev challenges

One day, I will finally remember the syntax for a switch statement in javascript without having to look it up 😆 today is not that day.

#canijustuseifstatements?

Working on adding sound FX and bg music!

It's a fun process so far, although, I realize how much I enjoy listening to music while I work.

I can't think of a way I can do both? 🤔😅

Another for middle!

Ha - this was me this morning returning to code I wrote just a couple weeks ago 😅 As Emily advised, I just backed away slowly - I don't think it noticed me.

In true Jon fashion, after taking this screenshot, I blundered my gryphon (or griffin, or griffon) and lost 🫠

Gryphon Chess board with recently added captured pieces displayed.

Recently worked on displaying captured pieces to the board - still lots more to add; getting there slowly, but surely!

If you wanted to give Gryphon Chess a try, you can check it out at gryphonchess.com - any feedback much appreciated!

#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #chess #solodev

Bevy is finally registered as a game engine on itch.io!

You can now label your game as "made with bevy" by adding it to its metadata.

itch.io/game-develop...

Ah thank you! That's a great insight. I started on the settings toggle yesterday, but got side tracked to create a button that could fit languages with long strings (of course 😅).

Comforting to know that despite the button detour I'm on a good path - I hadn't considered the ease of testing angle!

🙌 Hi Lee - that's awesome! How did you find the process of translating? Any tips? Any gotchas? 😅

I am currently adding the functionality to toggle language in my solo dev project.. the effort seems to keep growing the more I do, though, ha.

This triceratops is passing through!
#asciiart #ascii #textart #textmode #bit #retrocomputing #ansiart #demoscene #typewriterart #art #digitalart #artwork

Voice Quest on Steam Voice Quest, a 3D platformer, puts your voice in control. Guide Shadow Man through challenges, collect bananas, dodge strawberries, and compete for global records. Your adventure, your voice, your vic...

OMG WE GOT APPROVED!!!

VOICE QUEST IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

PLEASE REPOST!!!!! 🔁🔁🔁🔁🔁🔁

#indiedev #gaming #indiegaming

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We Harvest Shadows on Steam A first-person farming horror allegory. Become a recluse, build up your farm, and survive the lonely nights.

Would this scratch that itch?

store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/...

im just putting it out there that if anyone wants to make a dark souls inspired farm sim where you go out and kill zombies in a dark fantasy setting and then come back to your patch of land and village full of freaks i would be keen to work on a project like that

This comic is from my book! There's lot more stories just like it! amzn.to/4ivXRZl

Our first Starter Pack was super popular, so we've created

'Thunderful's List of Totally Awesome Indies #2'!

go.bsky.app/QeWoy2N

Comment below if you're an indie developer or studio that hasn't yet been included in one of our packs, and we'll get you added.

Don't forget to reshare! 💖

Hello! If there's room, would love a spot!

PSA: Do this from the start - yes, you. Don't be like me 😵‍💫

Been meaning to learn more about Godot - thank you for sharing! Added to my collection of courses 😅 is productive procrastination a thing? 🤔

Welcome to v4 of the Blue Sky Game Dev orientation 🧵!

Let's get you started with the basics of Bluesky, finding other devs, and posting about your games!

Btw, this is based on the artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also on the art side of game dev!

Working on adding localization: language selection.

As I dig in, it sounds like the advice is to have done this from the start.. things I wish I knew a year ago!

Strings I thought were in-game: 30
<starts converting strings>
Actual number of strings: 2147483647 🫠

#indiedev #gamedev

Gryphon Chess board - it's white's turn and there is a mate in one. Notation (WIP): r,b,we,q,k,wf,n,.,wd,p,wd,p,p,p,p,p,..............WE,...,we,.............,P,P,WD,P,WD,P,P,P,R,.,B,Q,K,WF,N,WT

🏰 Gryphon Chess is live! 🏰

👑 Play with three initial factions
♟️ Collect and upgrade 12 new pieces
🗺️ Customize your set and explore new tactics

Lots more planned, but excited for this first step!

#indiegame #gamedev