Trying to get the demo version release of 8-bitBot done today, but I keep finding problems 😭 Steamdeck refused to launch it (fixed) Then I noticed it doesn't launch in fullscreen A bunch of problems with gamepad not working on some screens. Rewards not cloud synced. Most relatively minor. Sigh.

Looking for stuff to delete I stumbled over a log file on my VPS that, as it turns out, is a failed login log. Nearly 200MB. Well. Now I disabled password logins and hope this will avoid cluttering my log data.

Working on something else, I introduced a general time-slow factor. And for the first time, I am seeing the whole animation in very slow animation - at 1/20th of realtime. I think it's actually looking neat :) #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I struggled with balancing the level rewards - and realized that this is due to not having a good overview. So here it comes: A dedicated reward overview; and hopefully soon: Also a balancing editor. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

In the process of replacing the strings with icons of the boxes... makes it easier to use and display in different place. The icons are also rendered dynamically, so I don't need to pre-render anything into sprites. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Expanding on the idea of the previous level, I made now this level: 6 types of boxes that need to be brought to the right places. The program has 35 instructions. The smaller level program uses 29. I think I could improve that one... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I managed to randomize the production queues a bit, so now it is essential to check what a bot has loaded. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I think I like this puzzle, too. Currently the box spawning is too regular; it needs to be somewhat randomized so the bots have to decide which path to take. The bots already do this, but as deterministic as it currently is, it would not be needed. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I think an elephant designed this level. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I think I like that level. What do you think? #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Trying to come up with a new level puzzle that takes advantages of the new mechanics I've added and this here made lol. It was so unexpected. I need a lot more such puzzles... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Part of what I do alongside is to refine 3D objects. There are still some from one year ago when I started working on this and these look sometimes almost broken. Over the course of this project, I think got better to use gradients and to me, this looks now substantially better. #blender #gamedev

The demo version of 8-bitBot was approved by Steam! So I can release it on time; I just need to add ... a lot more things. The last days I added tracking (opt-in) so I can see how long a player needs for each level. I currently have no idea how far players get. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I just published my first news update on Steam for my game - I honestly forgot about this Steam feature 🙈 store.steampowered.c... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

8-bitBot - New instructions dropped - Steam News

New instructions, more configuration options for existing instructions, more efficient execution and a sample how the left-hand rule is implemented to navigate a maze.

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Several new instructions and modes to make more complex puzzles run smoother: * A turbo mode allows the bot to execute up to 16 non-moving instructions per turn * The sensor can be configured to check multiple directions * New: Conditional calls+returns #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Particle systems can define now to spawn on the ground, enabling these water splash effect from the rain. Captures my current mood quiet well. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

No programming process is complete without some form of copy and paste. This context menu should close this gap. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Creating this no-ai indie games starter pack is one of the best things I ever did on BlueSky. Lots of great developers in here, making things with their own hands, some of whom I might not have found otherwise!! go.bsky.app/78u8M6Y

Just testing the elevated conveyor belt system. Next: Testing out if bridges over conveyors work. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Was about time to make conveyor belts work at different height levels... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

8-bitBot, my programming puzzle game, was rejected for Steam's Programming Fest. This is obviously quite a downer, but I guess there is not much I can do about it. If you like such puzzle games, I'd appreciate if you wishlisted it: store.steampowered.c... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

8-bitBot on Steam

8-bitBot is a programming puzzle game where you place simple instructions in a program to make your bots transport objects in a factory environment.

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Trying to finish some lose ends for the demo release - including having a message for the end of content. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Weeee, new tile types. I need a few more still... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Your parents and a giant centipede want to eat you in intense pixel art house-cleaning game, Woo Woo! Join in the Open Playtest on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4373230/... 10 min Gameplay Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWwf... by indie dev Inomi #gaming

I guess this is Ok for now as a reward panel. It now only has to pop up once a level has finished. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Right, it is still #wishlistwednesday - here is my game that I am working on: store.steampowered.com/app/3959370/... A programming puzzle game with cute and clumsy bots!

Working on a reward screen that celebrates the items you received from winning the level. Here it is the level editor that has been unlocked. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Another small game explaining video. I also realized today: I could use these cutscenes in game as well to explain certain principles between nodes. I do have cut scene nodes, so I could really do that. Could be quite useful ... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

I tried making another promo video. It is lacking something, but I guess I will only find out what by putting it online. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

Wishlist insights of 8-bitBot: - I have now a 430 wishlist balance - Since I started pushing more promotional video clips, I saw a substantial rate increase Effectively, this is still very little. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib