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The sprites for the attacks are done!!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و I really liked how this battle mode adds more to the difficulty and variation of the game!! (•　ω　•) (¬_¬ ) And I think I saw a man entering one of the caves... I thought this planet was deserted... #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm having too much fun with the diegetic UI (˃ ᵕ ˂ ) Today I made the battery you're using brighter, and also responsive to the energy it can store! I also want a bit more movement (ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ) but that's for another day! What are you leaving for tomorrow? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I was split: do I go for a more retro style, or do I make the UI diegetic? (º﹃º) I love when the UI feels more a part of the world instead of something that breaks immersion, so I went with the latter. (˶º⤙º˶) Does it look like components from a robot? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today I had my first playtester play the game!! (≧◡≦) Now I have a lot of things that need fixing. That's why playtesting is so important, things sometimes just slip through. What's the most surprising thing a playtester ever did in your game? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The project is almost done!!! (≧◡≦) ٩(ˊᗜˋ )و And the last build had like 90MB so it fits in the CD!!! Just need the UI textures!! and some playtest. What's the last thing you tend to finish in a project, the polish, the UI, or something else entirely? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The storms are stronger than ever!! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ Today the main menu, the battle system, the inventory, and the fossil pickups are done. Curious to see if you'll be able to complete your mission on this desert planet. ٩(^ᗜ^ )و But will it fit in the CD?? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today I helped my uni with it's first Esport tournament. I always like to help with game events at my uni.

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Storm's updated! Walking animations implemented!! It's kind of embarrassing to admit that I only implemented the walking animation this late into the project (˶˃⤙˂˶), but it's done!! #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The set dressing for the spawn area is done! ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ ) What's the first thing you look for when a game's opening area sets the tone? Was I able to convey the loneliness of a desert? (∩⌣̀_⌣́) #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Added a battle segment to the game today! I wanted some more hazards, so I took inspiration from #Undertale, and Undyne's chase scene ᖍ(ツ)ᖌ (๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)/ What kind of hazard would fit this desert world best? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Puzzles and VFX are complete. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ Next up: objectives, and finally implementing the player animations. I lightened up the cave compared to yesterday's post, some of my colleagues sugested it was too dark. What do you think? ( ´ ▽ ` )b #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Added a new VFX where the cave stays dark, but scattered light spots let the robot's solar panels recharge! This VFX came from a design flaw, I forgot that the robot needed solar energy to recharge, but I ended up with a cool VFX so ╮(￣▽￣"")╭. #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today I updated the game's GDD and LDD.(╥ ᴗ ╥) Do you enjoy documentation work, or is it the part of dev you put off the longest? Also, I'm thinking of calling the game StrataSky!! What do you think∘ ∘ ∘ ( °ヮ° ) ? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The mountain area is done, level design-wise! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) I missed sharing progress here, but the new school year just started, and I want to make sure I don't fall behind!! What's your go-to method for not letting life eat into your creative time?? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Chipped away at the cave level today, the ravine section has been giving me trouble, (๑﹏๑) so I switched gears and started building the UI instead. I'm still looking for a font that I like, should I just do my own font? #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #Godot #Pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Spawn area and mountain range are taking shape (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) this desert planet is finally starting to feel full! Mountains, wind, sand as far as the eye can see (•　ω　•) #GameDev #GameDesign #Pixelart #IndieGameDev #Godot

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today I studied tilesets from #Pokemon Fire Red and used it as inspiration to make the cave area tile set. I remember Rock Tunnel Cave, the hours I spent trying to get out!! (꒪▿꒪) ( ͡° ε ͡°) What's a game whose art style has stuck with you since childhood? #GameDev #GameDesign #Pixelart #Aseprite

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you know? A CD-R is a recordable CD you can only burn once, so no erasing and redoing. (,; ⩌ ;,) I didn't know I don't want to waste the disc I have, so I'll be doing fewer test burns going forward. BUT this test worked.৻( •̀ ᗜ •́ ৻)The executable fits on the CD! #Pixelart #GameDesign #IndieDev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Level design is my passion, so even with #Obsidian I always enjoy doing most of my level design on a physical wall with pen and paper. ദ്ദി(•̀ ᴗ - ) I hope they can fit inside the CD with 700 MB!! Tomorrow I'll check the prototype's size without textures. #GameDev #GameDesign #LevelDesign #IndieDev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today a did a lot of #gamedesign, tomorrow i will start doing the blockout inside the engine!! (•　ω　•)

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Movement, teleportation, and strong winds everything a desert planet needs is done and working!!! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ Now implementing the tileset with Godot's TileSet nodes and setting up the first area. That green thing, it's you! A robot sent to explore! (≧∇≦)/ #GameDev #GameDesign #Godot #IndieGame

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Found a clean CD in my old PC and got an idea: what if I built a whole game to fit on it? (꒪▿꒪) Turning last week's desert planet concepts into reality building it in Godot, size limit and all. Today: mechanics and tileset setup underway!! (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙) #GameDev #GameDesign #Godot #IndieGame

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This week's challenge: design an intriguing desert (｡>‿‿<｡)!! (• ε •) Despite the artblock, I think I nailed it, and ended up with a concept for a whole game! Great exercise for the imagination. What exercises do you do to keep your creative self going? #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #indie

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و THE ARTBLOCK DEMONS ARE LOSING!!! Grab a pen and paper (⸝⸝ᵕᴗᵕ⸝⸝) and let your creativity flow!! ( ˘▽˘)っ Still developing this idea of a desert planet, and now I know what type of game this is!! Explaining more in the next concepts! #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #ConceptArt

Page of my sketchbook that i drawn on this afternoon.

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

(╥﹏╥) Today I got art-blocked. My 3D models aren't getting the form I want (,,>﹏<,,). So today I'm taking a break, and tomorrow I will continue! ദ്ദി◝ ⩊ ◜.ᐟ What's something you do when your creative juices are down? #conceptart #3Dart #gamedev #gamedesign

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

( ˘▽˘)っ Sand and storms roam where once life might have grown. Your ship is broken, and energy supplies are low. What will you do? (⭑•͈ 𓎟 •͈ ) I'm happy with the concepts I've made and tomorrow I will start doing the 3D models (≧◡≦) #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #ConceptArt #LevelDesign

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

An arid desert with spiky rock formations, carved by this planet's relentless winds. What happened here? Was it always this dry and lifeless... or did something change it? (≧∇≦)/ What do you think this planet holds? What type of game? #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #ConceptArt #LevelDesign

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

After researching a bit, I feel more competent to tackle this challenge, and I'm starting to think about interesting rock formations and the fauna and flora that would evolve around it. What would make this desert worth exploring for? #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #conceptart #leveldesign

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Time for a new 1 week challenge! ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ ) The goal: design a desert region that feels "intriguing." If you were tackling this, what mechanics, or environmental storytelling would you use to make it interesting? Drop your ideas below ⸜( ˙˘˙)⸝ #GameDev #GameDesign #Worldbuilding #conceptart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A little character I made with the theme Red! ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ ) Even on days that I have more things to do,(˶˃⤙˂˶) I like to practice my creativity!! What creative exercises do you do to keep our mind going? #gamedesign #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #Aseprite

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It is done!!!Actually it ins't, but the fun of 1 week challenges is to do the best you can in 1 week. This week i did something i could share with everyone and made a #Q*Bert inspired tile set with the theme #dungeon. Check it out: alekandal.itch.io/dunqeon. #pixelart #2Dart #Aseprite #Gamedev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Trying to make scenes with out concept is always a challenge, but sometimes it can be a good exercise!! (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙) #3D #Blender #Gamedesign #Gamedev #Cozy

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

My first attack this year goes to moononuu. Their character sheet, story, and overall design were so funny that I, a member of #teamtragedy, couldn't help but put their OC Jean in a tragic situation!!! Where do jeans go when you lose them in the washer? #ShareMyAttack2026 #backrooms #ArtFight26

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#artfight begins tomorrow, and while I couldn't finish my team (╥﹏╥), isn't it fitting for a member of #teamtragedy to start the event like this? artfight.net/~AleKandal on Artfight.

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

(༎ຶ _｣ ༎ຶ ) Team tragedy for the win !! (╥﹏╥)

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Ortographic views save a lot of time in the asset production process. I can't tell you how much time I save in 3D modelling by turning my concept into a good blueprint! Some #conceptart for a lowpoly aesthetics is more difficult to translate, but it always pays off!!٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ #gamedev #Blender

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Another project, another Style Guide! Even though making them saves time in the long run, the research and examples that go into one are some of the most time-consuming parts. I've made 3 since I started my #gamedev journey. What about you? #gamedev #indiedev

Concept for the game Harvest on the run.

https://bl4ckbolt.itch.io/harvest-on-the-run

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

#TomodachiLivingthedream is breath of fresh air in this ai generated TimeLine ( ≧ᗜ≦)

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Skeletal Games 💀🎮 @skeletalgames.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Fun facts with Sloane! 😅💚 The Familiar's hardest worker might have some stressful secrets to share - and they could prove useful in your search for a scapegoat! 🔎 #mondaymotivation #indiegame #gamedev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Just finished making the #pixelart for some new jokers for my #BalatroMod based on #deltarune. I'm focusing on chapter 1 for now!!! (´꒳`)♡

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Im just polishing some stuff and then the new update to Alekandal's Fountain will be ready!!! (˶ˆᗜˆ˵) You can find it on #Gamebanana or #Nexusmods: - gamebanana.com/mods/650231; - www.nexusmods.com/balatro/mods...; #pixelart #Balatro #BalatroMod

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AleKandal Fountain Mod for Balatro | Balatro Mods

A Deltarune themed additions.... A Balatro (BALATRO) Mod in the Addition category, submitted by AleKandal

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I'm working on adding more stuff to my #Balatromod and stumbled into a conundrum. IDK what name i give to the booster pack _(°︿°)_ I have come up with these 2 options, but if you have any suggestions, let me know!! ( ˘▽˘)っ #Balatro #pixelart #gamedev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

This #Minecraftlive was super fun, i really liked the new sulfur cube...ok i think it's kinda ugly ( • ֊ • ) but that also gives it a certain charm (⸝⸝ ♡﹏♡⸝⸝)!!!! #minecraft #sulfurcube

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This weekend, our team had the pleasure of participating in a gaming event! These events are very important not only to showcase your work as a #gamedev but also to see players in real life, there's nothing quite like watching people laugh and give it their all playing something you've made. #indie

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The jam came to an end (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙). I had a great time participating, but we ultimately turned in a bugged version of the game. (￢_￢;) We will make a playable version once the rating is done. bl4ckbolt.itch.io/harvest-on-t... #gamejam #gamedev #pixelart

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We're still polishing the game , but our team is thrilled with how much fun it was to participat on this Jam ٩( ᐛ )و ! I hope everyone had a good time! (..＞◡＜..) #gamedev #gamejam itch.io/jam/cozy-win...

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Cozy Winter Jam 2026 ⛄

A game jam from 2026-02-19 to 2026-03-01 hosted by Virtual Turtle Games. And we should celebrate it! Cozy Winter Jam is an annual 3-day gamejam about making a cozy little game based around anything wi...

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

2º day and I'm almost done with the character assets ( ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ഒ #pixelart #Gamejam #aseprite #gamedev

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

After a session of brainstorming we started production rigth away!! (๑>◡<๑) Our Team is having lots of fun ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ ) we love to get toguether and jam away! Here's a character for the #GameJam game we are developing. #gamedev #pixelart #Cozywinterjam

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Alekandal @alekandal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Me an my team are starting the year by entering the Cozy Winter Jam! Our programer @sleepypandavt.bsky.social is a #Vtuber go check him out!! ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ) #gamedev #cozygame #cozyjam

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