Ian Caisley

Playing Elden Ring for the first time (also my first from soft game) is like looking into the DNA of so many games over the past decade. I knew these games were influential, but wow... The influences are everywhere.

#gaming #darksouls #soulslike #gamedev #gamedesign

Here's a piece of game literacy I have (but don't remember how I learned):

You don't know how much fire and lava will hurt until you try them, and that amount could be from 0 to infinity damage.

#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #indiegames

If you use your fiancé too much they'll get too good at your game and they won't be a good yardstick anymore. 😉

Watching my wife, a non-gamer, play Shimmershoal (my game) is a fascinating experience. It makes me realize how much "literacy" is needed in gaming to understand basic elements of each genre.

#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #indiegames #cozygames #jrpg

#pixelart #solodev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #desert #metroidvania #indiedev #blood&flames

Here my current progress on the shimmering plains art

The idea is that the heat form these large shards of glass in the sand which produces those beams of light that can be seen all over the region.

A drawing of two leopards, one normal and one black, chasing each other in a circle with a star sky and nebulae in the background

...And done.

Once again colored pencils on black paper, this time also with some silver and gold ink. A3, probably around 20-25 hours.

#art #fantasyart #space #leopard #traditionalart #drawing

New enemy just dropped! (You will hate them)

What do you think they do?

Wishlist Shimmershoal: s.team/a/3637900

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Incredible work!

#pixelart #indiedev #gamedev
Run animation for Gate Guardian Carth from the card game we are working on, Soulweaver Tactics.

The run backs (plus tons of funky jumps with instant kill spikes everywhere) were what turned me off of the original hollow knight. A little disappointed to hear the former is back.

Hey, thanks!

I died while testing my game, Shimmershoal. This taught me I forgot to add auto saves for the past... while. Ouch 😅

#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #indiegames #cozygame #cozygames #jrpg #bugs #gametesting #behindthescenes

Shimmershoal: A Cozy Island Adventure on Steam Explore a tropical island paradise in this cozy JRPG. Battle crafty critters, solve puzzles, and learn ancient abilities to uncover the archipelago's many secrets. Adventure as apprentice Lani, and he...

Shimmershoal now has game pad support!

I was worried it might hard to implement in the engine I'm using, but it was pretty painless. 😀

Wishlist Shimmershoal: s.team/a/3637900

#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #indiegames #cozygame #cozygames #jrpg

Save 40% on Final Profit: A Shop RPG on Steam FINAL PROFIT is a story driven shop-sim RPG. Gather products and find customers. Spend your hard-earned profits on upgrades and investments. Make far-reaching choices as you expand your business. And ...

Final Profit's on sale! 🍎

My opinion doesn't mean much. So instead, excerpts from recent reviews:

"One of the best games I have ever played Period."

"Went into this with no expectations and was blown away."

"My addiction was real."

store.steampowered.com/app/1705140/...

🎮 #indiegames #shopsim

Thanks!

Very gratifying experience today watching an old friend really enjoy playing Shimmershoal. Can't wait for more people to see what I've been cooking. 🌴

Wishlist Shimmershoal: s.team/a/3637900

#gamedev #solodev #indiedev #indiegames #cozygame #cozygames #jrpg #screenshotsaturday

Thanks for reaching out! I'm not currently looking for translation services, but I will keep your name on file if I need that in the future.

There are still 59 spots left, everybody! All #GameDevs are welcome no matter your skill level or specialty!

#SoloDev #IndieDev #GameAudio #GameArt #GameDesign #Godot #UnrealEngine #Unity #Blender #Gaming #IndieGames #Python #3DArtists #PixelArtists #GameMaker #C+ #Coding

I'm not sure how visible these are without digging, so if you're looking for indies to follow and support, check below 🙌🏻

Indie Studios: go.bsky.app/EbnyA2d

Solo Indies: go.bsky.app/46HSs4C

I would love to be included in one if you do so! I'm a solo dev.

It is time! If you are involved with #GameDev, this pack is for you! The last one filled up in just over 48 hours, so get your spot while it's hot!

#GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameAudio #GameArt #GameDesign #Godot #UnrealEngine #Unity #Blender #Gaming #IndieGames #Python #3DArtists #PixelArtists

I think one of the key factors for my enjoyment is things need to be challenging, but I don't like punishing death. Don't make me do a bunch of easy stuff again every time I lose to the hard thing.

I'm the same way. I like when it feels like I need to use all the junk I'm picking up creatively to succeed. I also don't enjoy a slog, though. Bosses that are a damage sponge are quite boring to me. I like damage being fairly high on both sides.

#indiegamedev #pixelart #solodev #bandit #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #bossbattle #shotgun #giant

My games feature a large number of bosses with all kinds of wacky concepts and movesets.

Irredeamable features both bombastic chapter bosses and rival bosses that get stronger with each fight.

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It’s #WishListWednesday if you are an #indiedev show me your #indiegame right now!!! 👁️👁️

Nice! This is just the kind of pineapple insight I'm looking for 😄

That's an interesting caveat. Is that based on a real property of them?

If you were a pineapple item in a #jrpg, what would you do?

#gamedev #cozygames

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Dev: Does nothing
Game:

#indiegame #gamedev

That sounds awesome, appreciate it. 👋