Checking up what lists I've been added to on Clearsky when this one scrolled past. So many questions. Who the fuck are the Leeds? How did I get added to this list? Who are you people??? 😭

Redoing the bottle pickup system in my game and had to copy/paste some code over. System didn't work. Went back and took a careful look through the original system. Now wondering how it ever worked at all. This meme still rings true.

Opening the engine when you're tired and stressed and sleepy and not feeling it but you ain't a quitter and haven't done any serious systems work in weeks and these ones and zeroes ain't gonna conquer you #GameDev #IndieDev #IDidn'tHearNoBell

Finally got around to watching this incredibly helpful, example-filled explanation on what makes a good video game trailer, with a big focus on indies. If you're looking to release a game yourself, highly recommend giving this (and his other vids) a watch. First impressions are crucial for us!

Derek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor@derek-lieu.com · 3w ago

Surprise! New video about basic story structure for game trailers, common mistakes to avoid, and some examples of trailers with great storytelling. This one stems from months of working on a day long masterclass I gave recently in France 👀 Shares much appreciated 😊

Game dev is constantly wondering how you and your props keep breaking physics.

I love the similarities and differences in my two favorite hobbies. Game dev is done indoors, my gardens are all outside. Yet both inspire the other. I love creating lush, vibrant scenery virtually and in reality. Now if only I can figure out how to get the framerate so good in my games...

I really hope I come to a point in my game dev career when systems work doesn't turn my brain into a toddler who refuses to slog through the hard parts.

Oh this was a *delightful* creative challenge. I highly encourage any of you to submit an object to the Gods' Warehouse as well 🙂

Everest Pipkin@everest.bsky.social · 4w ago

Would you like to contribute an OBJECT to live in a WAREHOUSE GAME? I'm working on a parser fiction game where you play as a worker in the warehouse of the gods- sorting, storing, rearranging objects, meandering. I need so many objects! Maybe even: one of yours? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🥳🥳🥳 Super excited to see that I hit 100 subs on YouTube this morning! Starting a YT channel this year has been such a delightful choice. I've had so many talented and passionate people comment and reach out to me with kind words, and I'm honored to be a part of the game dev community.

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In solidarity with the game dev industry that I'd love to join some day, I have decided to also lose my job today. ✊

Damn. I know it's rough out there in the job market, but this salary range doesn't even feel like they're trying.

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Sometimes #GameDev is putting together beautiful new worlds and immersive environments! Sometimes it's trying to figure out why your squeegee mesh just turned you into an F1 car. #IndieGameDev #Indie #IndieGame #TheMomentIRealizedAttachActorToActorWouldntWork #Nyooooom

Oh boy! I finally set up the fancy special FX splashes for when my wine bottles break. I made sure it was a nice white color too so that I can edit the tint in code. Let's see how it looks! .... Oh. Oh I need to change the default color. #UE5 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #Well #AtLeastItWorks?

After messing around with several different systems... the bottles finally break on strong impact! VICTORY SCREECH! #UE5 #BlenderCellFractureMyBeloved #IndieGameDev #GameDev #NowWho'sGonnaPickThisUp #StillGottaAddMaterials #Sounds #TurnOffOriginalBottleMesh #BUTITBREAKS

On top of a difficult week, I came home last night to find my little pride display in my front garden vandalized, the flags crushed or ripped apart. So naturally I ordered twice as many to replace them. Happy #Pride, especially to that man-baby in particular. ♥️ 🏳️‍🌈

Gee let me just go check my latest YouTube video's analytics page and see how people are finding it-- Oh. What.

Official Dev Log #1 is out! Learn about my new favorite genre of horror, the name of my upcoming game, and all the fun (and foibles) I've had getting to this point. #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieHorror #DevLog #DevVlog #HorrorDev #IndieGameDev #UnrealEngine #UE5 #HorrorGame #IndieHorrorGame

Laying the Foundation of My Retail Horror Indie Game

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When you make a creepy character for a bit a while ago and forget about it, but then jump scare yourself the next time you pop in the engine for some footage. These mannequins will be the death of me. #IndieHorror #UnrealEngine #HorrorGame #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #GameDev #MyPoorHeart

There's nothing more cool than being yourself❤️

Happy Pribe to my favorite #Pride display ever. 🏳️‍🌈

It's telling that, of all the starter packs I've been in on Bluesky, it's the Gen AI-free game dev one that's gotten the most attention by FAR. It's comforting and refreshing to see such an outpouring of support for game devs not taking shortcuts with the plagiarism machine. I love you all ♥️

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My game already has that classic customer service experience. Definitely met one or two customers like this before. #IndieDev #IndieGame #Indie #IndieGameDev #IndieHorror #SirPleaseStopWarpingThroughTimeAndSpace #SirThisIsALiquorStore

Update: Got my snappoints working! You still get the satisfaction (and risk) of holding a delicate physics object, but can easily grab and deposit items off shelves. So proud of my improving systems work. #UnrealEngine #Indie #IndieGameDev #GameDev #IndieHorror

I love the troubleshooting aspect of #GameDev. Spent all day getting the bottles to easily pop into boxes. Now I gotta figure out how to get it to cleanly teleport into your hand... I'll get it one of these days. #Indie #IndieGameDev #IndieDev #MarkMarkFruitPowersGo! #MYLEG

🥳 A thousand views on my first #devlog! Honestly wild to me that this has been steadily climbing upward all week. Looking forward to making my next one. ♥️

Spring time planting time! There's nothing quite like being able to plant hundreds of seeds that you yourself collected. #gardening #PetuniaPower #planting #BlackPetuniasAreSoGorgeousWTF

I... With a waveform like that, I'd rather not, Freesound...