Some trees on the Uncounted Isles have learned to hunt. With their roots near the surface, Watcher Trees seize anything that disturbs the soil around them. #gamedev #indiedev

After the weapon generator coding deep dive, I switched gears to rework the small Harbor Town Island. It's the last one built with my old level format -> that todo was practically fossilized... #gamedev #indiedev

So I thought the weapon generator would be done quickly, but I was wrong. Anyway, the tech is done now! Below is a stress test. More model variants will be added, but for now it's good enough. Onwards to new adventures! #gamedev #indiedev

One thing I wanted to add to Uncounted Isles is an Item Generator. Since the islands are far from civilization, swords and gear should look like a hotchpotch of items brought there. I am testing my draft here: materials and parts can all vary. #indiegame #gamedev

Explore the Uncounted Isles, a vast archipelago where the maps run out and the stories begin. A first-person voxel #RPG of swords, sorcery and hard choices. Sound like your kind of adventure? Come wishlist on #steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2012030/... #wishlistwednesday #gamedev #indiedev

Finally wired up the quest system fully. Quest Journal UI still needs some work but this shouldn't be a blocker anymore. #indiegame #gamedev

So, I had involuntary Uncounted Isles break. My day job took my whole focus for the last two months. Today was the first full day I got back working on the game! Lots of cleanup from the Co-op implementation was done. Next getting the quest journal fully wired up! #indiegame #gamedev

Still been working on the level editor for my engine based on MonoGame. Specifically, making it possible to replace occurrences of a given texture on specific instances of a model. This is what it's all about: making it easier to do things, saving work AND adding flexibility! #gamedev #indiedev

Haven't had much time lately for Uncounted Isles. Finally got back to it but procrastinated by working on the engine instead of the game. Implemented splitscreen co-op! Here's the first time it worked. Needs a few evenings, but this is now a game feature.😅 #gamedev #indiedev

Just updated the steam page and website for Uncounted Isles. This shot is so lush, I’m worried my allergies are going to kick in just from looking at it! 🤧 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

I updated my UI Framework in preparation for the Quest UI and some other missing pieces. I streamlined the design and updated the colors. My editor especially benefited a lot from those changes already! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

Testing out adding gibberish voices as a voice replacement. Not quite sure about this version just yet, but better than nothing. Maybe? #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

The 1st episode of MonoGame Spotlight will be premiering TODAY! When: TODAY @ 17:00 EST, 22:00 GMT/UTC, 23:00 CET! Premiering on: YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot3K...

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Just switched my game engine's audio system to FMOD. Testing out audio zones with reverb going from exterior to warehouse interior. I still need to learn more about the parameters... but it's a good start I think! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

Hmm, maybe those 'Don't stand in the fire!' loading screens in RPGs are onto something? 🤔 #indiedev #gamedev

Added doors, locks, keys, and safes. If there's a locked door, there's a key. If there's a safe... you'll figure it out. Little things to build up the stealth sandbox 🔐 #indiedev #gamedev

Silly animation test but I'm hyped: new skeleton & animation system! Positions can now be animated and I have more control over keyframes and easing. All defined in code but hot reload makes iteration fast and I can hook into actor state etc. Neck slot items visible too! #indiedev #gamedev

Kicking off the year with a brand new logo for Uncounted Isles! What do you think? #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

Happy New Year everyone! And thanks for all your support and feedback!

A little thing I played around with for my holiday post was adding blinking to NPCs. Now it's fully integrated for both NPCs and the player and what a difference it makes! #gamedev #indiegame

🎁🎄 Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄🎁 And watch out for Kobolds making off with your gifts 😉 #indiegame #gamedev

Took a break from the new Steam page to code a bit. Added levers, doors and gates. Not much but it made me realize how far my engine has come. From the core ECS to the editor I can expand, to stuff like navmesh updates as gates move. Lots of duct tape but it works. #indiedev

Oops, didn't realize how long it's been since my last post! The Steam page work continues and a new logo reveal is on the horizon✨In the meantime, here's a small clip just a friendly reminder to stay alert out on the Uncounted Isles #gamedev #indiedev

Been putting in work overhauling the Steam Page for Uncounted Isles! Still got a couple weeks to go before everything's ready (including a shiny new trailer & logo for end of the year), but I couldn't wait to share this: the new Key Art is done! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Haven't had much time this month to think about the spooky season, but here is an early draft for an important story moment of Uncounted Isles that kinda fits. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

The team is pleased to announce the MonoGame Creators University. Every Thursday @ 11:00 EDT, 15:00 UTC, 16:00 BST, 17:00 CET This week we're beginning with the awesome "Getting Started with 2D" tutorial. More details on our blog: monogame.net/blog/2025-10... Have questions ready!

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Had fun implementing a little proof of concept for a lockpicking / code breaking minigame today. Every RPG game needs those, right? #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Small Uncounted Isles Update: Added subtle wind sway to the trees and tweaked the clouds a bit and does it ever make a difference! The sway intensity actually depends on wind strength, so stormy weather should look better too! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Long overdue #ThrowbackTuesday Post! Side-by-side of a level from 1½ years ago when I considered a level editor for my #CustomEngine but decided against it. Same island now rebuilt with my newly finished editor & all the engine improvements since. What do you all think? #gamedev