Concept art from our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo: The first drawing of Dokgo Sun and his final design. It's unusual to almost nail it on the first try! If only every character came so easily... 😩

Sometimes learning 3D modelling makes you want to reach for a bottle (of water) (this is a reminder to hydrate)

Here's Pema from our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo! She's the protagonist's sweetheart - from a time long since passed... It occurred to us that you never do get a full view of her outfit in the final game, nor do you see it in colour. 😮 So this pic is quite the scoop! Isn't she so elegant? 🥰

Art of a school teacher character who didn't end up making the cut for our indie #visualnovel The Siege of Jeomdo. This iteration barely looks older than the students he'd teach! You can tell this is from early in development; We hadn't even stopped drawing the eye-whites!

We're slowly dipping our toes into 3D! Our lead artist has been experimenting with modelling in Blender 👀 #IndieDevs #blender

i love game dev so much 🥺

The Steam Summer Sale is in its FINAL HOURS! Don't miss the chance to nab our #visualnovel The Siege of Jeomdo at 20% off and meet interesting characters such as...

The Steam Summer Sale is nearly over 😭😭 Our indie #visualnovel The Siege of Jeomdo is only 20% off for one more day! Step into the shoes of an old tactician at a discount -while you still can! ⚔️

Our indie #visualnovel The Siege of Jeomdo is still 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale! Step into the shoes of an old tactician at a discount -while you can! ⚔️

Our indie #visualnovel The Siege Of Jeomdo is 20% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale! Step into the shoes of a retired commander drawn into one last battle to defend his village! Manage relationships and resources as you prepare for war! Support a small indie dev! 😂😅🙏

articy:draft is an awesome narrative design tool for indie game devs. Here's an interview on how we utilised it for our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo. Always a honour to be featured on the official site! 🙏 Check this article out if you'd like a little behind-the-scenes insight 👀

articy:draft@articydraft.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How do you build a branching narrative RPG where decisions matter? Studio Hip Sword shares how they used articy:draft to manage character relationships, narrative reactivity, and complex story flows in The Siege of Jeomdo. Read the showcase: www.articy.com/en/showcase/... #GameDev #Gamewriting

that moment when you're casually watching YouTube and get suddenly jump-scared by your own game 😂 Thanks for the shout-out, @memoriamatters.bsky.social!!

Memoria@memoriamatters.bsky.social · 3mo ago

NEW STEAM GAMES VIDEO RAHHH!! 👹 youtu.be/ApoMTkhv27Q

Check it out! Our new #indiegame finally passed the 10 review threshold and now has a Positive rating on Steam! 🥳 Thanks so much to everybody who tried The Siege of Jeomdo! We put our all into this project, so it truly means a lot ♥

Make tactical decisions in Narrative Battles. As a commander, your choices are life and death... #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

Nuri the huntress is a bit of an outcast on Jeomdo Island - But in times like these, heroism may be found in unexpected places... #indiegame #visualnovel #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

Writing a branching narrative game takes a lot of work. Luckily, using @articydraft.bsky.social helped us navigate the sprawling web of outcomes! Would recommend :) #indiegamedev

There is no battle without loss. Even victory comes at a heavy cost... #visualnovel #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

Lonely nights often invite regretful echoes of the past... Was leaving it all behind worth it? #visualnovel #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

Thank you from all of us (and Councilman Chul moo!) for all the reviews on our new game The Siege of Jeomdo so far. 💕 Your feedback isn't just creatively useful - every review helps boost us in Steam's algorithm, spotlighting our game to more potential players! 😁 #indiedev

Scouts are an invaluable asset in war. After all, you cannot fight an unseen enemy. Of course, knowledge is its own burden... #indiegame #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

A small militia can't protect everywhere at once. As a commander, the impossible is asked of you anyway. Do you answer with a yes? If so - what if you can't keep your promise? If not, how can you expect loyalty? #indiegame

A leader must choose wisely. That includes spending valuable resources where they're most needed... 🤔 The Siege of Jeomdo is available now on Steam! #indiegame

We just launched our #indiegame The Siege of Jeomdo! It's an honour to be featured in the Storyteller's Festival hosted by @twoandahalfstudios.com alongside tonnes of other awesome narrative games. Go browse for gems at a steal!! store.steampowered.com/developer/Tw...

BEST DAY EVER

Studio Hip Sword@studiohipsword.bsky.social · 4mo ago

War has finally reached your shores. The Siege of Jeomdo is available now for PC, Mac and Steam Deck. #indiegame #indiedev #visualnovel

War has finally reached your shores. The Siege of Jeomdo is available now for PC, Mac and Steam Deck. #indiegame #indiedev #visualnovel

Our game releases in about 6 days. This isn't a promotional post, I'm just freaking out 😂Please lend us your energy!! #indiegamedev #TheSiegeOfJeomdo

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To defeat the Gonchurian Empire, you'll need help from seasoned warriors. Recruit the enigmatic Farlander to train your militia. #TheSiegeOfJeomdo #indiegame #narrativegame

Does anyone have any idea how to make eye-catching videos for a largely static visual novel? 💀#indiegamedev

Get ready to turn the page on a new story when The Siege of Jeomdo launches May 10th. #indiegame #visualnovel #UI

When the scourge of war lays claim to your humble village... Who will you become to defend your people? The Siege of Jeomdo launches on Steam May 10th. #indiegame #visualnovel