Will I ever remember that Bluesky adds a baffling black background to my otherwise transparent PNGs, ruining everything? Maybe
Better With Dragons
@betterwithdragons.bsky.social
I make queer fantasy games with the help of cool artists 🐲 🌈 (yep, with dragons) | Working on a romantic adventure VN and a non-violent 3D adventure-RPG! Ran by @drad.bsky.social | Banner & pfp @halybs.bsky.social
Hello everyone! Great news! I've seen the end of the company closure and the projects can now carry on. Following these changes and new job opportunities, I've also taken the decision to close our Ko-fi on Sept 4. But as always, the projects continue! More info here: ko-fi.com/Post/Recap-c...
Very happy with the decision they took and very important positioning for them in the tech landscape. Thank you Godot 🫶
For years we have been overwhelmed by the volume of code contributions we have to review, especially from new contributors. AI has made the problem much worse. That's why we are taking steps to reduce the burden on maintainers while still welcoming new contributors: godotengine.org/article/cont...
Hi everyone! Just so you know, the process of status transfer from company to freelance is still on-going. It's just taking its sweet time... (Another reminder of how terribly slow these company admin processes are, eager to be rid of those). I'll keep you informed when it'll be complete!
Just shared the news on LinkedIn and very irked by the "Rewrite with AI" button they forced under every text box 🫠
Hi all! An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️ Good news: our projects continue, under the same name! It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
Hi all! An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️ Good news: our projects continue, under the same name! It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
Hello everyone! I hope you're doing alright in these trying times. On my end, for the past couple of weeks, I've been pretty busy with an organizational structure rearrangement. (In short, lots of paperwork.) I will share more news about this change in the coming days! Take care 🧡
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay ! 🐲❄️ This year, monthly Ko-fi supporters gain access to 2 creature concept artworks that haven't been revealed publicly yet. Featuring one cold-hearted hunter... ⛰️ 🎨 by the amazing @samsantala.bsky.social ! Get access to them here ➡️ ko-fi.com/i/IJ3J11SEE1N (1/2)
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Who knows what lies deep underground…? Here are new monster concept artworks for The Dragon Grasp Project 🐲💎 🎨 by the great @halybs.bsky.social ! Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🎉
“What feels like a good size difference?” is a very important question I’m happy to ask myself often now Here’s what we recently settled on for Ukurendal, the main dragon character of The Dragon Grasp Project! Player-character for scale 🐯 🎨 by @halybs.bsky.social ! Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🐲✨
Another day trying to change the world. Another evening of well-deserved rest. Discover a new concept illustration by @halybs.bsky.social 🎨 Happy #AppreciateADragonDay everyone! 🐲🌈
Realizing it's Appeciate A Dragon Day next week..............
Oi! As winter arrives, it's time for a new seasonal recap 🍂 I share what I've been up to on our VN project, and why I've asked everyone in our team to *not* use mass market GenAI softwares, including in their working processes. You can read it below ⤵️ ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
What's up? - Fall 2025 Recap
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Recently finished the choice tree for our VN project! I'm trying to keep the number of branches to a manageable minimum, but have them lead to actually different scenarios. It is indeed quite the balancing work, but hopefully I'll be able to follow that plan when I tackle production in 2026 🫡
Exactly the way I feel towards the people who support me on Ko-fi. Every dollar/euro really counts! Thank you again all so much for your tips and support 🙏
Shopping small is meaningful!
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA. Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
As long as I live our games won't use gen AI because we actually care about the people who make them and their craft so, yeah, no.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
Is there a name to the art of naming things in a fictional setting? Because it's damn hard and I think it'd deserve one 😩
Facing the reality of writing about a monster hunter (⬅️ has to write about monster *hunting*)
Hi all! These are tough times to make (and find funding for) video games, especially narrative experiences proudly standing for and defending progressive values, but hey! We're still here and keep on going 💪 You can read our latest seasonal recap below ⤵️ ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u... #KofiSharetember
What's up? - Summer 2025 Recap
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Hello there! I've been taking some time away from studio work for the summer, I'll be back in September with our summer recap 🫡
It's disheartening to see publishers releasing such statements, even more so when they work on games that bear so much on their writing. Human-made translation brings necessary nuance and artistry. No algorithm can ever replace that.
📣 aNCHOR, qui édite notamment les visual novels de la saga Muv-Luv, déclare : 🗨️ Si l'évolution de l'IA, dans le futur, permet une qualité de traduction comparable à celle des traducteurs natifs, nous pourrions envisager son usage afin de proposer plus de jeux à plus de clients.
One of my Game Camp highlights is fellow game professionals coming to me saying "omg I love the name of your studio" or "omg do you make games with dragons" and me going like "YES DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT" and them being like "YES PLEASE" I love you all, thank you for your support! 🥰✨
Back from Game Camp! I was able to present our projects to several people to get enthusiastic feedback, chat about funding options and share exciting words about dragon games 🐉💫