Tay McElroy

Girls don’t like boys, girls like Satoru Gojo

Life update: I started my new job this week 🎉

A selfie of Taylor standing in front of the doors of Moscone Center. A large banner above the doors says “GDC GDC GDC GDC.”

Just like that GDC is over. What an incredible week. I didn’t expect to feel so emotional saying goodbye!

Arrived in SF and my Uber is an Escalade!! I feel like Miley Cyrus in the Party in the USA music video

GDC is upon us! I fly out tomorrow. Will I survive more in-person networking/socializing in 1 week than I’ve done in the last 4 years combined? Be kind to us introverts, San Francisco. 😂

Received word today that I made it to the 4th and final interview next week. 😱 Pls send any and all final round interview tips my way cause my nerves have made all knowledge leave my brain.

Toddler has a mystery illness and was up alllll night. Today I have a 3rd-round interview. Let’s hope my sleepy brain cooperates.

I’ll be a CA this year so I’ll be donning the neon shirt for part of my day, but outside of that I have no specific agenda other than to attend some talks and network with folks. Would you say some graphic tees + jeans would be appropriate for that?

What about like, band tees 👀 or do I need to be getting some plain t-shirts haha

I’m definitely a jeans + t-shirt person so this is a relief to hear. 😂 Thank you!

Game devs, what do you wear to GDC? My closet is entirely crewneck sweatshirts and oversized graphic tees. Help me!

Currently snowed in so we're having a family video game day. We're introducing my son to Spyro! So far he just likes to walk around and repeatedly spit fireballs. 😂

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Guiding Light by Taylor M., Shleedelie, Sophie, mikellykels, Jacob Wheeler, saimandil, monkey kg, Ro... Follow Uri's journey through the hereafter in this game created for Themed Horror Game Jam #15. Available for Windows

Did you know we are working on a blind accessible adventure game? We will be implementing a complete narrative this winter, but for now you can check out the amazing audio navigation system in our initial beta release! 🎮🕹️https://candlesticklibrary.itch.io/guiding-light

#gaming #indiedev #gamedev

Inn for the Lost by Shleedelie, No Data, monkey kg, Jennifer Duan, bluntbladed, mikellykels, saimand... Seeking innkeeper. Candidate should enjoy making hot drinks and solving mysteries. Knowledge of magic creatures a plus. Available for Windows

Looking for a wintery visual novel to get cozied up with this week? Check out our newest beta release--Inn for the Lost! If you like creepy mysteries with sassy fantasy creatures, look no further: shleedelie.itch.io/inn-for-the-... 🎮🕹️

#IndieGame #GameDev #gaming #WishlistWednesday

DayLITE: Fiction Daylight Publications is kicking off a new adventure in 2024! We are currently seeking writers interested in working on a short story collection based on our original TTRPG settings ranging from classic fantasy to cosmic sci-fi horror! Contact Tay at daylightpublications@gmail.com, on Discord at CandlestickLibrary, or on X at candlesticklbry. Learn about the DayLITE system at daylightpublications.com and find our manuals & setting books on DriveThruRPG! Diversity, Storytelling, Connection

Are you a #TTRPG creator who also enjoys writing fiction? Daylight Publications is trying something new this year--short stories and novellas based on our TTRPG settings! If you're interested in writing a short story for our first collection, we'd love to hear from you!

An infographic with a light blue-pink gradient and a photo of Taylor on the left. On the right in large block lettering it says “Hi! I’m Taylor.” Below is a bullet point list that reads: Game Producer/Project Manager, 2023 IGDA Foundation VE Grantee (Velocity cohort), Indie Game Academy Level 3 Graduate, TTRPG Writer & Project Manager @ Daylight Publications, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.”

It’s been a while since I introduced myself, so I made a little graphic. 😁 I got to do a lot of cool game dev things in 2023. Hoping for even more in 2024!

Occasionally I'm asked to recommend cover artists for variants. If you're cover artist looking for work in 2024, please drop your website or portfolio link. 👇

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If there are folks out there interested in having #DayLITEFantasy or #DayLITESciFi on your TTRPG streams, we would love to plan stuff for 2024!!!

Guiding Light game logo with the main character holding up a sentient lantern toward the viewer. The whole image has a pinkish wash over it.

I am so incredibly excited to announce the initial release of the first game I've officially worked on! Guiding Light is a blind-accessible, narrative-driven game about death and what comes after. candlesticklibrary.itch.io/guiding-light

It’s so rainy and windy outside. All I want to do is make hot cocoa and watch something spooky.

Alhagria: Slumbering Memory - A d12 TTRPG Explore a Rebuilt Fantasy World through a Unique d12 TTRPG System.

It is HERE!

#AlhagriaRusted12 is now live on
Indiegogo! Come and support this amazing new d12 TTRPG setting and system by @houdabelgharbi.bsky.social @disabledwitch.bsky.social @anniedisaster09.bsky.social @mformultiverse.bsky.social and Sangita!

We are funding till Nov. 30th!

A large stone placard reads the name Alhagria: Slumbering Memory.

Folks, our Indiegogo campaign for #AlhagriaRusted12 will be going live at 10 AM EST TOMORROW!

Come support @houdabelgharbi.bsky.social @mformultiverse.bsky.social @disabledwitch.bsky.social @anniedisaster09.bsky.social and Sangita who have worked super-hard to make this book come to life!

Why is my toddler crying, you ask?

Because I gave him chicken nuggets instead of allowing him to eat dog food.

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It’s the last day of the IGDA Foundation’s Virtual Exchange already! 6 weeks flew right by.

100% agree!!

The Chinese Room The Chinese Room has 2 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

Huge news for ink users and those interested in trying it out!

UK developers the Chinese Room have just open sourced their Unreal Engine integration of the ink engine, that allows ink to be used in Blueprints.

Six stained glass pillars representing the six different Cosmic Charters rise into various DayLITE worlds.

Dropping Oct. 30th, #DayLITEManualPantheos will dive deep into the lore of Great Beings across the DayLITE: Fantasy multiverse!

Stunning cover art by @peckuliarcorvid.bsky.social and interior character design from @/erinmcdowellart will WOW you as we get godly!