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I built my goblins to react to sounds. Let's throw something into an empty corridor. The enemies are slurping and grumbling like: what was that? Guys. It was a bottle. Calm down. It really works! Is Paper Rogue an immersive sim now? Wishlist on Steam, link in bio #indiegames #gamedev #roguelike #rpg

When I showed the puddle mechanic, people said water's useless, not even a real potion. I sat down and coded something for you. In Paper Rogue water puts out fire. Now the only fire hard to put out is the one in the replies 😂 #indiegames #gamedev #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #devlog

Some people hate getting close to enemies in dungeon crawlers. In Paper Rogue, there's a way around that. The bow keeps you at distance, and if something gets through -- kick it away and shoot again 🏹 #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #devlog #dungeoncrawler #rpg #roguelike #dungeongame

I made a new feature for my indie roguelike. Goblins can now pick up and throw things at you — barrels, crates, whatever's nearby. Is that too cruel? My wife says yes. I shipped it anyway... #indiegames #gamedev #devlog #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler

Goblins in my dungeon don't just show up. They set up mannequins and practice. So you're not fighting monsters but something that trained for this. Wishlist Paper Rogue on Steam, link in bio. #roguelike #dungeoncrawler #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine5 #steamwishlist #steamgames #rpg #gaming #rpg

Show me a game where you smash a flask on a monster's head. I'm serious. In Paper Rogue, a health potion is also a weapon. Wishlist on Steam, link in bio #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #indiegame #devlog #dungeongame #gamingthreads

I reworked the opening of Paper Rogue: if you open doors fast enough, you'll meet your first monster in 40 seconds. Ready for a demo? So am I. Just 3 jobs standing between me and a launch date 🤣 At least the game moves faster than I do now #roguelike #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #gamedev #indiegames

Did I accidentally make the backrooms but with goblins? Asking for a friend. And yes, you can wishlist Paper Rogue on Steam, link in bio #backrooms #roguelike #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #dungeoncrawler #backroomshorror

After 8 months of dev on Paper Rogue, an indie roguelike, this is one of our favourite rooms in our game. Meet a cute mouse who asks you for cheese. She is absolutely starving, so there is no choice for you.... Die! #indiegames #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #devlog

I'm making Paper Rogue, a hand-drawn indie roguelike. This is month 3 vs month 8. Record everything & you won't believe the difference. Wishlist on Steam, link in bio #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #devlog #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

The enemies of Paper Rogue, ranked by how annoying they are. Mouse — annoying but fair. Goblin — thinks he's tough. Goblin with a sling — ruins everything from a safe distance. Giant Mushroom — doesn't think much but still kills you. Which one is your least favourite? #indiegames #roguelike #rpg

I noticed something while playtesting. On level 1 players are reckless. On level 5 they stop and start reading every item description. They save the good potions, don't want to waste. Turns out the scariest mechanic is having something to lose. #roguelike #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #devlog #rpg

The gear you need is always guarded by something that wants you dead. I had to kill 2 goblins to take the plate mail and the full helm. But in my dungeon the reward and the next problem always arrive together. Wishlist Paper Rogue on Steam, link in bio. #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #indiegames

I probably shouldn't show you this. It's how the demo ends, and nobody has played it yet. You escape the dungeon, and a hooded figure is waiting to tell you it was just the test. He asks you to follow him deeper. The question is whether you'll say yes. #indiegames #gamedev #rpg #roguelike #devlog

In my dungeon anything can come at you. Especially the mushrooms which I put on the 4th level of my game. A dungeon stops being scary the moment you can predict it, and nothing kills the mood faster than an enemy you already understand. #indiegames #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #indiegame #devlog

This is the last level of the Paper Rogue demo. You go down the stairs and find a dying goblin. Give it him a healing potion and he tells you a lot. First time when you get a key not for killing something, but for helping it. #indiegames #gamedev #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #steamgame #devlog

How to kill 3 goblins in 20 seconds? 1) Swing the mace at the head 2) When you hear the click, your stamina is gone. Drink a health potion 3) Back to swinging. Three heads, done! Wishlist on Steam, link in bio. #indiegamedev #gamedev #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #goblins #devlog #indiegames

The deadliest thing in my dungeon is a chest. By the time you realise it hits at all, you've already opened it. You walked up expecting potions, gear, and that confidence is exactly what the mimic was counting on! Here's a fight: #indiedev #roguelike #rpg #dungeoncrawler #indiegame #mimic #devlog

Our sound designer spent ages explaining how he reverses and processes speech for the goblin voices. Then we heard them die, and that was just his voice grunting. Paper Rogue goblins are voiced by a 70s New Zealand rock musician. We're very proud! #indiegames #roguelike #devlog #gamedev

See these two goblins with slings who are supposed to be guarding the entrance? Both standing on traps! My dungeon is full of surprises — and sometimes the surprise is that your enemies are idiots 🤣 #indiegames #gamedev #rpg #roguelike #dungeoncrawler