@sauropodz
character designer. kids lit. doodler. scribbler. my portfolio: https://zngarland.wordpress.com/ Buy my Book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=SfayPsQt2wHdufTf2JWN63trw9N7XNrGtAnnMfsJZoF# Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNW7DTV7
I've been toying with ideas of how to teach people GB Studio in a way that isn't just them following along with a tutorial. Less instructional and more hands on ways that build confidence. Help them create their own custom processes for development. Does this sound useful to any learners out there?
Did you hear Harvest Moon 64 has been decompiled? #bokumono
I'm giving away a free month of membership [digital tier] to the first 5 who signup for my game dev mail club with the link in the:🧵
In this month's letter you will enjoy:
How to give good feedback
What to do with feedback
What to do when you have feedback at odds
#gamedev #indiedev #snailmailclub
We have renamed our "newsletter" to "Snail Mail Club" for clarity. This month's Snail Mail is all about feedback. How to give it, and how to take it.
You are not going to want to miss this one. Be sure you are signed up now, so you can be among the first to read it:
www.patreon.com/posts/145540...
one of my favorite pixel art animations I have made. 100% game boy compatible. 🥚🦖 #gameboy #pixelart #animation #dinosaur
My monthly newsletter for November is packed full of Game Boy Dev secrets like:
-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge
-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label
-Some insight into my personal game design practices
If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...
do you miss receiving mail that isn't a bill? well good news! I am going to be sending out a physical newsletter to those who sign up for my patreon! this is the best way to support my game development at the moment. #indiedev #pixelart #gbstudio #gamedev
www.patreon.com/posts/we-are...
a guy standing in a prison with a skeleton
a few people standing at a trainstation in the late 1800s at night
a person at the front of a space ship looking at space
a polar bear standing in a bedroom
Indie Game Roundup (September 6, 2025)
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...
my newest game jam entry [Polar Peril] is available to play now howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio
Polar Peril is a puzzle adventure game for the Gameboy. You must, push, slide & dive your way through artic mazes so you can mail a very important letter. 🧸💌
Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25
howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
If you are interested in what I've been working on here is a Postcard update on my patreon, free to read :D #indiedev #gbstudio
King of Bugs
Day 23 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Day 22 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Day 21 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Bulbmin my brethren
Day 20 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Day 19 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
As a kid I tried to bite a glowstick one time... was a bad idea
I still love this map I made for “fetch quest” many years ago 🐶
LOL 😂
Day 17 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
😂 so true!
Day 17 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Day 16 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Discovering the automatic gear
Day 15 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Cutscenes are part smoke (sprites) part mirrors (backgrounds) and pure magic, but how did devs at the time mesh the two? Let's dissect some classic Game Boy cutscenes!
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
Day 14 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Downy snagrets got you down? Call 1800 louiecooks
Day 13 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
Giant Breadbug my beloved
Day 12 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
zngarland.wordpress.com
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
The Mamutaaaa
Day 11 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori
