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Lara ~ Making BIBDU

@bibdu.bsky.social
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(She/her) Game dev / Artist making a hand painted Irish Mythology game called BIBDU with Barry 🦆🌾🌻🇮🇪 Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇵🇸 Links: linktr.ee/ratandmonkey NO AI. Human Made with paint, paper & godot.

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Úna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Absolutely gorgeous work by @bibdu.bsky.social here and a lovely alternative to business cards. Can’t wait to see more and more of #Bibdu 🤩 🇮🇪
Three postcards of locations in Ireland of landscapes painted in watercolour by Lara at Rat Monkey Studios
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Dr Lauren Cassidy @laurencassidy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Had such a brilliant time introducing @justinegc-artist.bsky.social debut exhibition "Seanscéalta, Guthanna Beo: What Still Lives Here" at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan last week.
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Dr Lauren Cassidy @laurencassidy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Thrilled to introduce Justine Guittonny-Cappelli's debut exhibition at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan next month. I had the pleasure of collabing with Justine on "Quare Éire" last year after seeing her artwork on BlueSky & hoping she would submit! See more here: www.garagetheatre.com/event/art-ex...
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ART EXHIBITION - Garage Theatre
Wednesday 2nd September – Monday 30th November SEANSCÉALTA, GUTHANNA BEO [...]
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hello hello, we’re closing late pledges for Bibdu on Kickstarter today so this is your last chance to preorder Bibdu if you fancy doing so! You’ll get your name in credits & an exclusive armoured version of your hound Cú in the game! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Giant’s Causeway - the latest area added into Bibdu, my Irish mythology game :) #handdrawn #indiedev #gamedev
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Úna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
there's an upcoming game about the Gaeltacht that's doing the rounds on socials that's riddled with GenAI. Their excuse is "I'm making this game in my own time while I have a young family", which is not an excuse if you think of the thousands of games released by folks who didn't need to use GenAI..
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Craig Breathnach-Irish Writer for Games and Comic Books(He/Him) @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
They're so close to the €70,000 stretch goal for a Nintendo Switch port! Only a few hours left to back it! #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #IrishGameDev #IndieDev #GameDev #IrishCreatives #IrishGameDomination #SpéirGhorm #IndieGame #SpotLight #Promote
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
HAND PAINTED IRISH MYTHOLOGY DECKBUILDER RPG INDIE GAME !!! Enough said? 😎 For exclusive rewards, preorder Bibdu on Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #irishgame #cosygame #handdrawn #irish #gaeilge
Text saying Bibdu Irish mythology game 24 hours left to back on kickstarter for exclusive rewards, with a handpainted background of tall thin trees in a watercolour style
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
HAND PAINTED IRISH MYTHOLOGY DECKBUILDER RPG INDIE GAME !!! Enough said? 😎 For exclusive rewards, preorder Bibdu on Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #irishgame #cosygame #handdrawn #irish #gaeilge
Text saying Bibdu Irish mythology game 24 hours left to back on kickstarter for exclusive rewards, with a handpainted background of tall thin trees in a watercolour style
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
<24 hours left to preorder Bibdu on Kickstarter! If you want to learn about Irish Mythology, enjoy handpainted NO AI games, want to try a unique deckbuilder, or just want to support Irish devs making their dream game then check it out! #indiedev #handdrawn #rpg www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
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Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in Ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
<24 hours left to preorder Bibdu on Kickstarter! If you want to learn about Irish Mythology, enjoy handpainted NO AI games, want to try a unique deckbuilder, or just want to support Irish devs making their dream game then check it out! #indiedev #handdrawn #rpg www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
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Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in Ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Rún Stiúideo @runstiuideo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Irish Mythology? TRY THESE RIGHT NOW! #dowhatIsay #indidev #Irish #mythology
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Bibdu is down to its final 5 days on Kickstarter! I can’t put into words how grateful we are for all the support this whirlwind of a month :’) With that we want to share the love with another Kickstarter project that shares our love of the environment and hand painting! @atthisarts.com (Cont’d)
Illustration of a jewel-toned, flower-dotted forest, glowing in soft light, watched by an alert but calm antlered creature.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Woodlands is a special collection of dreamlike fantasy illustrations and poems by artist Ulla Thynell. Ulla’s work is full of dreamy mystical scenes of forests, animals and nature, created by hand with ink and pencil! You can check out Woodlands on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...
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Woodlands by Ulla Thynell
Expanded edition art book: dreamlike escape into magical forests and hidden gardens, and 2027 Calendar with new fantasy illustrations.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Bibdu is down to its final 5 days on Kickstarter! I can’t put into words how grateful we are for all the support this whirlwind of a month :’) With that we want to share the love with another Kickstarter project that shares our love of the environment and hand painting! @atthisarts.com (Cont’d)
Illustration of a jewel-toned, flower-dotted forest, glowing in soft light, watched by an alert but calm antlered creature.
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Atthis Arts @atthisarts.com · 07/08/2026
We recently met Barry and Lara bibdu.bsky.social and fell in love with their work and passion for hand-made art. Bibdu is an Irish mythology RPG with open-world exploration and card-based combat. Every detail is so beautiful and thoughtful. How far will you go to become immortal once more?
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Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in Ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Looking for some Irish games to keep you entertained while waiting for Bibdu? Check out the Games from Ireland Steam Event presented by @imirt.bsky.social ! store.steampowered.com/curator/4145... #irish #indiedev #gamedev #irishgamedev #imirt
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Larissa @brackenandwild.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
When I’m not doing ecology I like to craft - a lull in work recently has been a welcome rest, and given me time to tidy my workshop, warp my loom, and get some nettle dye on the go! Spring is a great time for nettle dye, using the tops. Add to water, bring to a simmer for a couple of hours…
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
BIBDU - A Hand Painted Irish Mythology Game is live on Kickstarter now! Come see our rewards including handcrafted paintings and figures by local artists & help us to reach our goals! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #majorupdate #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn #indiegame #cozygame
Game cover, Macha lying in grass with a dog lying beside her and the name BibduA card battle with animals on cardsThe burren painting Painting of Benbulben
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Looking for some Irish games to keep you entertained while waiting for Bibdu? Check out the Games from Ireland Steam Event presented by @imirt.bsky.social ! store.steampowered.com/curator/4145... #irish #indiedev #gamedev #irishgamedev #imirt
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Bell of Lost Souls @belloflostsouls.net · 17/07/2026
We’re Backing ‘Echobound,’ ‘The Body In The Mage Tower,’ And More On Kickstarter
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We’re Backing ‘Echobound,’ ‘The Body In The Mage Tower,’ And More On Kickstarter
This week’s Kickstarter roundup includes adventures inspired by Irish mythology and Frankenstein, seven powerful wizards, and much more! Bibdu Bibdu is a TTRPG based on Irish Mythology. It uses a card-based system of combat and an open-world approach to exploration, so players can discover the world at their own pace. Travel ancient Ireland, finding settlements, […] We’re Backing ‘Echobound,’ ‘The Body In The Mage Tower,’ And More On Kickstarter first appeared on Bell of Lost Souls
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our lil reveal trailer is now live also :) check it out! It was made entirely by us two and our first attempt at such a task but I think it turned out alright!!! youtu.be/auSkXJ8PDvU?...
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Bibdu - Official Kickstarter Trailer
YouTube video by Bibdu - Irish Mythology Game
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PAUL CONWAY @doomcube.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I just backed Bibdu on Kickstarter!!! If you liked the Irish Mythology in The Séance of Blake Manor, this one might be for you. Follow @bibdu.bsky.social while you are at it. www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
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Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in Ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
BIBDU - A Hand Painted Irish Mythology Game is live on Kickstarter now! Come see our rewards including handcrafted paintings and figures by local artists & help us to reach our goals! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #majorupdate #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn #indiegame #cozygame
Game cover, Macha lying in grass with a dog lying beside her and the name BibduA card battle with animals on cardsThe burren painting Painting of Benbulben
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
WE ARE LIVE! Check out our trailer over on the Kickstarter page! #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our lil reveal trailer is now live also :) check it out! It was made entirely by us two and our first attempt at such a task but I think it turned out alright!!! youtu.be/auSkXJ8PDvU?...
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Bibdu - Official Kickstarter Trailer
YouTube video by Bibdu - Irish Mythology Game
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
WE ARE LIVE! Check out our trailer over on the Kickstarter page! #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
~BIBDU UPDATE~ We are launching our Irish Mythology Game Kickstarter TOMORROW Tuesday July 14th at 6pm Irish time / 1pm EST / 10am PST! You’ll be able to preorder the game along with cool handcrafted rewards - check them out below! GRMA, Lara and Barry 🐭🐵 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
A display showing an ogham stone with the text “your name in Bibdu” and original signed painting from Bibdu with a landscape painting, a selection of postcards and stickers with “physical goodies” a figurine of a dog with ogham stone that says “Cú figure” and the games cover saying Bibdu digital download and a selection of cards with animals on the faces saying beta access
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
~BIBDU UPDATE~ We are launching our Irish Mythology Game Kickstarter TOMORROW Tuesday July 14th at 6pm Irish time / 1pm EST / 10am PST! You’ll be able to preorder the game along with cool handcrafted rewards - check them out below! GRMA, Lara and Barry 🐭🐵 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat...
A display showing an ogham stone with the text “your name in Bibdu” and original signed painting from Bibdu with a landscape painting, a selection of postcards and stickers with “physical goodies” a figurine of a dog with ogham stone that says “Cú figure” and the games cover saying Bibdu digital download and a selection of cards with animals on the faces saying beta access
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I quit my job!!!!! Going to try this full time game dev thing for a few months (for as long as I can pay rent!) 🌞 I am so so so excited to bring Bibdu to it's full potential & can't wait to share my love of Irish mythology and wildlife and flora with you all! 🇮🇪 #gamedev #indiedev #handdrawn
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Want to explore some Mythology? Handpainted and not AI? Deckbuilder without a deck??? Bibdu’s Kickstarter is launching July 14th!!! Follow now so you get notified :) www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #deckbuilder
A picture at Malin head with Bibdu 14-07 written in stones
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Want to explore some Mythology? Handpainted and not AI? Deckbuilder without a deck??? Bibdu’s Kickstarter is launching July 14th!!! Follow now so you get notified :) www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #deckbuilder
A picture at Malin head with Bibdu 14-07 written in stones
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Just spent a week in the north 1/3 of Ireland (draw a line from Dundalk to glencolmcille - everywhere above that!) researching locations for our game! Here’s four of my faves: 1. Labby Rock (Nuadas Grave) 2. Carrowmore 3. Creevykeel 4. Giants Causeway #irishhistory #mythology #indiedev #gamedevw
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Just spent a week in the north 1/3 of Ireland (draw a line from Dundalk to glencolmcille - everywhere above that!) researching locations for our game! Here’s four of my faves: 1. Labby Rock (Nuadas Grave) 2. Carrowmore 3. Creevykeel 4. Giants Causeway #irishhistory #mythology #indiedev #gamedevw
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Bibdu is live on Steam!!! Wishlist it now 🐇🥀☘️ store.steampowered.com/app/4747050/... #indiedev #gamedev #irishgamedev #solodev #mythology
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Bibdu on Steam
Bibdu is a hand-painted RPG set in ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
BIBDU CAN BE WISHLISTED ON STEAM NOW Please give it some love :) It’s been a long road & there’s plenty left but today I’m taking time to relax & reflect. Thank u all for supporting me, it’s been so encouraging that people want to play my silly lil hand painted game 🫶 #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Bibdu is live on Steam!!! Wishlist it now 🐇🥀☘️ store.steampowered.com/app/4747050/... #indiedev #gamedev #irishgamedev #solodev #mythology
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Bibdu on Steam
Bibdu is a hand-painted RPG set in ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
BIBDU CAN BE WISHLISTED ON STEAM NOW Please give it some love :) It’s been a long road & there’s plenty left but today I’m taking time to relax & reflect. Thank u all for supporting me, it’s been so encouraging that people want to play my silly lil hand painted game 🫶 #indiedev #gamedev #handdrawn
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Delphin Casado | WITCHLIGHT WOODS @delphincasado.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The big day is finally here... 🌟The Witchlight Woods DEMO is OUT!🌟 It’s a prologue, a short original horror story, set in the same universe as the full game. Try it now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4604730/... #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #horrorgame
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Indie game question: What do you prefer in a game - more animation/movement in scenes, or more scenes/story in general? I guess quality or quantity, sort of? Interested in hearing any opinions! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #kickstarter
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Indie game question: What do you prefer in a game - more animation/movement in scenes, or more scenes/story in general? I guess quality or quantity, sort of? Interested in hearing any opinions! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #kickstarter
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It’s getting closer to that time….. Follow the game now so you are notified when we launch! 🐇🌳🦌 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #kickstarter #irishmythology #ireland
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It’s getting closer to that time….. Follow the game now so you are notified when we launch! 🐇🌳🦌 www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #kickstarter #irishmythology #ireland
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Focusing on making the game more and posting less haha, will have some big updates soon! I’ve painted over 1/3 of the 300+ scenes in the last few weeks :) In the meantime here’s some photos from the Bealtaine Festival at the Hill of Uisneach 🫶 #bealtaine #indiedev #gamedev
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ITS HAPPENING! The game I quit my job to make is finally on kickstarter! -Irish Mythology -ALL hand painted art -Card battling with native creatures -Choices Matter & Multiple Endings -Open exploration of ALL OF IRELAND PLEASE FOLLOW ON KICKSTARTER NOW! :D #indiedev #handdrawn #gamedev #solodev
Poster depicting an Irish goddess dressed in a red dress surrounded by vines reaching for a golden apple with text saying Follow us on Kickstarter and Bibdu - Irish mythology video game !
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
BIBDU, old Gaeilge for "Guilty" In Bibdu you play a godly member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, banished from the otherworld (Síde) alongside your grumpy hound, and follow legends and myths around the map of Ireland to find a way back home and reclaim your immortality. Before it's too late... #indiedev
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A gentle reminder to follow us on Kickstarter if you haven’t done so already & you enjoy: - Irish Mythology - Native Animals & Biodiversity - RPG or experimental Deckbuilders - Gaeilge - Supporting tiny indie developers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #kickstarter
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Coming soon: Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A gentle reminder to follow us on Kickstarter if you haven’t done so already & you enjoy: - Irish Mythology - Native Animals & Biodiversity - RPG or experimental Deckbuilders - Gaeilge - Supporting tiny indie developers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rat... #indiedev #gamedev #kickstarter
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Coming soon: Bibdu - Irish Mythology RPG
Hand-painted RPG set in ancient Ireland where you unravel myths and legends through open world exploration and strategic card battles.
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Lara ~ Making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A spring lamb I painted for April featured in my indie game! The best part of quitting my job is having lots of time to go for walks in spring between development! #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #handdrawn #animation #noai #framebyframe
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