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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Revamped how to move the Nodes around. Now simply click and drag them which is MUCH smoother than before. + Background effect to give more distinction to the actual play area. Not 100% sold on the effect right now. Now new bugs created that need fixing 😂 #SoloDev #Godot #GameDev

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Ian Maclure @fearian.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Did you know that adobe's dumb stupid cancellation fees are bullshit? Just go to your bank and cancel the the monthly payment. Adobe will email once a month for a bit, just to complain that you aren't paying them to not use their software, and you get a warm fuck you feeling! 🥰

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S tier level code commenting 🔫 Now show me yours #SoloDev #IndieDev #GameDev

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You're not wrong. There have been times they've provided enough for me to understand what's needed. In particular cases though, there are references to specific nodes or functions that have been replaced with v4

The biggest hurdle I'm coming across with learning #Godot is the significant shift between v3 & v4 which has left a lot of comments, help and guides online being made redundant. I'm spending more time determining if something is still relevant than anything else at times 😅 Just me?

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Previously worked for a company where the CEO pivoted the entire product because he became obsessed with Crypto and NFT's "being the future". That company folded within 2 years. Seeing AI being treated very similarly across software and game companies. Time will tell how that works out

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Thanks for the recommendation! Always up to seeing where I might find inspo 👍

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Slowly improving my secondary, Roguelite Tower Defense project Node.Home Enemies now drop 'Bits' which are used to build more Nodes Nodes, or your "turrets", can only be built and moved within the centre shape. Nodes can be rotated as needed & eventually upgraded #SoloDev #GameDev #Godot

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Have the opportunity of building something for a good cause and have almost exactly one year to do it in! So I'll be splitting my efforts between this new project and IdleSettlers. Lots to learn but the timeilne and purpose will hopefully keep me motivated. More updates to come!

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Haven't had much to share regarding progress lately. An opportunity has presented itself for a separate project intended for a very good cause that I have exactly 1 year to complete so will be trying to split my time. Already done some tests towards it so hopefully have something to share soon!

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 19/03/2025

"My house burned down at GDC" is something I've never heard meant literally. @art.imitates.life is a long-time indie who has created so much joy and wonder over the years, both through work and presence. Help Evan out a bit if you can?

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Still working on some major code rework in IdleSettlers and still entirely placeholder art 😂 Also added the new River tile. This can be upgraded to provide either Fish or Clay resources. Alternatively can create a Water Mill which will convert Grain to Flour #SoloDev #GameDev

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Your description makes me think of Randy, though not sure if it's who you're looking for youtube.com/@randyprime?...

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Can now upgrade the tiles in my idle, settlement builder - IdleSettlers Each tile type will have multiple upgrade options, providing additional & new resource options. Should you have completed the requirements to unlock them that is 😉 Still lots more to come #Godot #GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Starting the process of adding an important new mechanic to IdleSettlers! 😃 Quickly realising it requires a major refactor to a lot of my existing code 🫠

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Trying to do a little each day on my tile-based, idle, settlement builder - IdleSettlers 🙏 - A selection border now indicates which tile is selected - Added keyboard support to move the selection around - Right-click & hold to move the camera around the map #IndieDev #GameDev #Godot

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It would appear that Unity has entered its consequences era

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

While a little later than the 90's; the general reaction to Idiocracy was that it was far-fetched satire. We're steering towards it becoming a documentary 😆

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Hope it's nothing serious but damn, relate to the general issue around family communication

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Then why is it so relatable 😅

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Some cat breeds are hypoallergenic. Just sayin 😉

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

It's not so easy to expand now! Tiles now have a cost to unlock, watch your resources! You can always speed up to harvest more resources faster 😉 (Still LOTS of placeholders!) #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Congrats! What a huge milestone! 👏🎉

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

The first stage of what I hope to be my first self-developed game; IdleSettlers All visuals are completely placeholder (designed by me 😂) but the base functionality is there! Still an absolute ton of work to do but hoping this can be an impressive "before" example 😉 #GameDev #SoloDev

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Have also been down that road before as well as suffering complete burnout through work. Not something I'd ever like to go through again 🤞

That's about what I've been achieving so far. Some nights I can't manage any due to all similar responsibilities you listed. I won't let those fall off in favour of my projects

I didn't think of local groups! Though being in a small town that may be rare without some travel involved 😂

Definitely a smart tip. Thank you 👌

I'm currently trying to utilise as much time as possible without jeopardising health & relationships 😂 Unfortunately leaving my job isn't an option so this may be more an exercise in patience than anything else

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Question for #SoloDev #GameDev - What has helped you find the time to develop your own games? Especially relevant for those who have to work a part/full time job. Do grants or funding help you with completing your projects?

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I'm no expert but I feel this is a) not legally enforceable unless it's part of a contract between both parties and b) an effective method of ensuring bigger creators do not cover your title Quite a strange approach if you ask me

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Andy Diggle @andydiggle.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Using AI to produce writing or art is like asking someone at the gym to lift weights for you. The effort is the point.

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Replying to topics you're not interested in is not a requirement here 🤷‍♂️

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Another day enjoying the dichotomy of Gamers: Gamer 1: "You're the best CM for this game hands down" Gamer 2: "I hope you die" Well 😅

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day 🎉 Hope all the CM's out there are having a good day. No doubt requiring you to be having the day off work to do so IYKYK 😂

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Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It's not like we all couldn't see this coming when they first announced their commitment to "web3". Just sad that everyone but the decision makers will be impacted by their choices

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

AI is ultimately the corporate hype evolution from what big data was expected to be but fizzled out. There's a long trail of tech that corporations hyped, invested in then never really utilised before pivoting into the next

Sam Making Games @atreyeu.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I feel the opportunity for BlueSky to spin off a feature that matches TikTok would capture the imminently-orphaned TikTok audience who are looking for alternative platforms 😆