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Solo game developer, illustrator. Worshiper of the Great Horned Toad king. Pixel art, gamedev & illustration streams on weekend: http://twitch.tv/thinkthetoad
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That's a good idea!
14.10.2025 15:38 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A #gamedev needs a #CreativeSanctuary to think, draw, and read in peace.
What does your special room or corner at home say about you?
For me, having a touch of nature is essential.
#GameDevLife #InteriorDesign #CozyHome #CozyCreativeSpace
This wind from the depths of the earth, which is currently blocked, can be very useful to you. This way, I present a challenge for the player.
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A good color choice is essential, usually not too many. In this case, muted greens for the swamp contrast with orange for key elements. Ten in total.
05.10.2025 22:09 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Thanks my friend!
05.10.2025 22:02 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0What used to be just a simple rock you could drag around is now a curious nut hanging from its stem, throw it and use it wisely in Kauldron!
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Sure!
Thanks for the interest. I already have a trusted musician by my side, but it never hurts to meet other musicians.
Hey! Thanks for your appreciation. The game is currently in an alpha-beta stage and I havenโt released any demo yet. Thereโs still the testing phase before the demo. I estimate it will be available in less than 5 months.
23.09.2025 14:39 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Here are a couple of examples.
The color palette varies slightly depending on the area. It adapts to create new atmospheres.
Thanks for your comment!
Look at the waterfall, several particle systems (among other things) work together to create the falling water effect. The #pixelart purists will say itโs cheating... I donโt know, I was just passing by. (Making Kauldron)
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In Kauldron, visit your guide throughout the adventure, to be imbued with their ancient wisdom.
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And now, with music by @tdp1047 (X profile).
21.08.2025 12:47 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Although the game is in #pixelart, the main menu unfolds in "traditional" art. Subtle particles and gentle character animations bring it to life. WIP, yet it already breathes mystery and adventure. Donโt you feel it?
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When you bring more than one object, they awaken in sequence, each finding its rightful placeโaccompanied by a gentle motion. #indiedev #pixelart
20.08.2025 11:43 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0And what becomes of the secret objects you uncover on your journey? They awaken within the cabin, a place that serves as a living, visual archive of your discoveries.
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Collecting an item should feel like a magical moment, so the animation needs to be uplifting and rewarding.
In this case, we tried with a huge mushroom.
(Sorry that the message isnโt translated into English, itโs just a test.)
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Brutal el diseรฑo Bruno.
14.08.2025 09:28 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Continuing with the animations. This time, the cauldron detects that you are carrying a skeleton, glows, and shudders when you drop it next to it.
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We already have a great animation to celebrate the achievement of rescuing a skeleton.
We also have a particle system for the points where they tell you their particular story. (Sorry for the mix of languages)
#kauldronGame
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Your house serves as a showcase for secret collectibles. It's a visual inventory where you can read about the game's lore and curiosities.
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Two new pieces that will serve as decoration for the heart of the game; the swamp glade.
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Thanks my friend!
23.06.2025 12:47 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0No...
He has a guide who is a swamp spirit with a big blanket of leaves for a body.
A witch needs some good pumpkins next to her hut.
I'm working on the composition of the game's entire base. It's the heart of the whole adventure!
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Apparently the ASCI arrows do not work in the Text Mesh, so for now I've left the signs as they are.
The map will be extensive, so they will be very useful.
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Galaxy man ๐
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Do you know that I am developing my own exploration video game (alone)? It's called #Kauldron and I'm opening live on #twitch showing the development. You'll also see the progress here. Follow me!
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Maybe the second version is too dark?
I'm looking for a mysterious forest feel.
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