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art/game dev/bad at social media πŸ˜” Artist & UI/UX Guy & Co-Developer of @developersdayoff.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/fionabolen

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This v1 release is a very simple set of tiles, but as I make more sprites for our own game DDO @developersdayoff.bsky.social I’ll be sure to update this pack!

I am also super open to suggestions or feedback! ✨

12.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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World Map Tiles [Kenney Addon] by Fiona Bolen A tileset for a world map in the style of Kenney's Pixel Platformer Assets

I’m excited to announce that I released a totally free & super cool asset pack today!

These world map tiles are super cool because they match up with the style of @kenney.nl β€˜s Pixel Platformer pack! Time for you to add a world map to your game?

ionbowling.itch.io/world-map-ad...

#pixelart #indie

12.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to chat about what making demos for steam looks like, or want to playtest eachother’s games(!!) I’d love to meet up @ GDC!

I’ve got little pins & buttons to hand out for yall who get a chance to play DDO! ☺️✨

10.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now the other fun and exciting part of taking the train is breaking down for 8 hours in the dark- however we’re up an running now & thats a story for another day… or perhaps game jam…

08.03.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A computer open on a lap infront of a train window looking outside. Outside a grassy landscape passes and on the on the computer screen is aseprite, a pixel art program.

A computer open on a lap infront of a train window looking outside. Outside a grassy landscape passes and on the on the computer screen is aseprite, a pixel art program.

Making my way to #GDC2026 in style this year- taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr from DEN->SFO ✨🚞

Wish I could do this every year and have views like this while I get some last minute work done~

08.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

How does this keep happening to me... πŸͺ² #indiedev

check out the game here! -> @developersdayoff.bsky.social

26.08.2025 00:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me? Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

22.08.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 19232 πŸ” 8755 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 356
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Little map I made for my D&D group’s session in an abandoned temple to the Raven Queen a while back! Not a good style for battle-maps, but i think it gets all the rest of the vibes across!

Hoping to make some more maps like this soon :-)

18.08.2025 05:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

this is how i do level design. sage advice

17.08.2025 20:33 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

me when open source

05.08.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 1189 πŸ” 278 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Yeah okay,, things are working great πŸ‘ and awesome 😎 and nothing is broken or buggy at all πŸͺ²

03.08.2025 08:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The best way to game jam is with a cat on your lap! #GMTKJam2025

Now, if only he’d learn to fix bugs instead of trying to sit on the keyboard…

03.08.2025 04:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

AI tools do not code at or anywhere near the level of a junior dev. Despite what smug tech people will tell you, junior devs are not actually at the level of a golden retriever

AI tools code at approximately the level of a non coder who has stack overflow open and keeps offering "helpful" advice.

02.08.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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uh yeah I sure hope it does

23.07.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 188 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Super messed up that that happened to you!! Too often artists loose their accounts & communities for a stupid reason like that :((

On the bright side- super excited to start seeing your work here on bluesky & hoping that you’ll find support & a good crew here πŸ’›

21.07.2025 22:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I work with PBS right now and this bill passing is so upsetting - the community support to help keep public media alive though has been so wonderful!! Another way to help if money is tight is volunteering with your local PBS office during our fundraising events & calling your representatives!

18.07.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
17.07.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
the cover of SUZI, with art by robbi burns. a woman lying down with metal pipes extending from her body, and a dismissive/sad look at the viewer. her pose is a reference to the Sleeping Hermaphroditus

the cover of SUZI, with art by robbi burns. a woman lying down with metal pipes extending from her body, and a dismissive/sad look at the viewer. her pose is a reference to the Sleeping Hermaphroditus

coming soon: SUZi, a new TTRPG about sex robots! everyone starts with the same character, you play a solo game with lifepaths to figure out how you broke free, and then you work together to stay safe from humanity and eventually transcend the limitations of form
(art by @robbiaburns.bsky.social)

03.07.2025 22:48 πŸ‘ 472 πŸ” 151 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 20

Its so exciting to see an experimental puzzle game getting the recognition it deserves!!

Kudos to the Compress(space) team for such an amazing trailer! This an immediate wishlist from me! πŸ’™

29.06.2025 02:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ds lite ! ❀️✨

#lowpoly

27.06.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 10470 πŸ” 3096 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 19
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Ocean level breakdown 🌊
Never posted this on Bluesky so here it is o/
#pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker

16.04.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 5026 πŸ” 1586 πŸ’¬ 70 πŸ“Œ 50

For the first two days of steam next fest, games are presented in random order instead of algorithmically.

For many indie games, this is their one shot for the public to actually see them.

Don't judge too quickly when something doesn't look amazing right off the bat, and find some hidden gems.

10.06.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Meme in the style of "you wouldn't steal a car" anti-piracy campaign that says "you wouldn't overscope a project"

Meme in the style of "you wouldn't steal a car" anti-piracy campaign that says "you wouldn't overscope a project"

26.05.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 2883 πŸ” 799 πŸ’¬ 52 πŸ“Œ 56

Thats so awesome- I haven’t even encountered ours in the wild yet :P Glad to hear you enjoyed it!!

04.06.2025 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To everyone following from the Rising Tide Challenge-
1. HI! ✨ Nice to meet you :D
2. Check out our game @developersdayoff.bsky.social (we'll post soon I promiseπŸ˜…)

03.06.2025 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rising Tide Challenge is now
🌊OPEN for public voting🌊

For the past month, thousands of indie devs from around the world have been working on concept trailers for their dream games. Now they need YOU to validate their concepts for a chance to win up to $300k in funding!

03.06.2025 19:01 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 21

If you saw me repost this... haha no u didnt.

03.06.2025 20:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue Ocean Games A new way to validate your game, get feedback, and secure funding.

Alright! Its now official! You 🫡 can now go on game trailers to help #indiedevs potentially get funding as part of the Rising Tide Challenge by @blueoceangames.bsky.social

If you've got some time to spare and want to see cool games made by cool people, sign up now!

www.naturl.link/fbs_rising_t...

03.06.2025 20:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not on the discord yet- will be posted on our team bluesky page soon though! @developersdayoff.bsky.social

03.06.2025 03:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah! You’re right! Todays just the day they made an announcement in the discord haha oops. Signups to make an account are open today though!

03.06.2025 03:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0