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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

One of the downsides to using my own app that's in development for content is that when I make a bug, I can't make content. Lessons learned

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It's amazing how motivated you can be to work on any feature that doesn't involve the file system #software #gamedev

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Reminder, you can tell if something is good if the people who make it use it

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Reached a big milestone with my PNG Puppeteer app. It now can save allowing me to record and edit from my phone. It did take making some fixes to one of the libraries I'm using but definitely worth

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

New iteration on my wargame die helper. Realized a ton of wargames have finicky bad rules so now this is more beside the base

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

So far I have almost got my pngtuber puppeteer app to a workable state for personal use which is awesome! Less awesome is seeing that I might need to make fixes in the libraries I am using and paid for. More news to come

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

After searching for years I finally decided to start making my own mobile pngtuber puppeteering app. Still in the early stages youtube.com/shorts/-XXRk...

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Not Game Dev Game Dev?

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Thankfully I did not lose access to my tiktok, it was *likely* all due to the change in management.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

My biggest following is on tiktok and as it looks like I may lose my ability to share my games and design knowledge with them because I got logged out and cannot log back in, change my password, or recover my account #fml

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Making odd dice on this Sunday in Blender. These are NOT tested yet but soon :)

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Ian Johnson @redshiftedgame.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Fellow game devs, check out this video by @bigblueheron.bsky.social when you get a chance so you can keep your development moving even when life keeps you busy. Invest in YOUR success. You can do this. #indiedev #gamedev #TTRPG www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjQ...

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When You Have No Time, do THIS

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

New Video on how I manage all that life has and make games www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjQ...

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When You Have No Time, do THIS

YouTube video by Game Dev with BigBlueHeron

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It's wild that people watched a short abou me realizing that there is a world of spread sheet software out there and said "yep I will follow this bird"

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

@byttenstudio.bsky.social Cassette Beasts is amazing! I do want to report a small big though with saving and quitting that lost me a coveted bootleg and ritual candle, where would the best place to send repo steps?

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Sooooo for the last few days I've been wishing I had my random board game idea app on my phone. Definitely going to have to make it now

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

A little Sunday Stones and Rivers puzzle. Squares to move and win in 1

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I recently found myself disappointed in a game for the first time in years. This was not because the design was bad but rather it left "blank space" that felt lazy instead of intentional. Def going to make some house rules to fix that

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Board game peeps, how early do you want to see games in development?

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Hey everyone! we spent the weekend on the specs for Stones and Rivers 2nd Ed and setting up the backer surveys. If you still want to back the Project we have late pledges on www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Less than 24 hours to go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Less than 2 days left on Stones & Rivers! Join the 100+ backers that have funded a second edition! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Only 3 days left for the Kickstarter of Stones and Rivers! It has been amazing seeing the outpouring of support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I am floored! With 9 days to go my campaign for Stones & Rivers is now over 300% funding! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

More than half way through the Stones and Rivers Kickstarter and we have broken through 2 stretch goals! If you like abstract strategy games check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you all for the great day 1 GenCon! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

See you all at #gencon check out Stones and Rivers at both 1454

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

2 days from GenCon and Stones and Rivers is at 217% funding! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu... #boardgame

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

After 6 days of funding we reached 200% funding for Stones & Rivers! we are half way from the first stretch goal to the second that makes pieces even better! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Midway through the 4th day of running we are close to our first stretch goal for Stones and Rivers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

After 27 hours the 2nd Edition of Stones and Rivers is Funded on Kickstarter! Time to reach for the stretch goals! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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Vee @lemonsquifficult.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Let’s GOOOOO I’m really looking forward to playing this, and the designer is awesome !!

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Tomorrow my Kickstarter for Stones and Rivers goes live! If you like classic abstract strategy games, check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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Coming soon: Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition

Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In less than a month I have a Kickstarter for the 2nd edition of Stones and Rivers set to launch! If you like abstract strategy games check it out www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Making Stones & Rivers was an amazing experience especially since it helped me discover 3 game design tips that classic abstract strategy games hold! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWQk...

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3 Secrets of Design Hidden in Classic Games

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Just found out that the amazing makers of Spirit Island are closing their doors... I have no words

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Board Game Mechanics explained the free for all #learngamedesign

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Small crash out on tariffs, take time to support indie publishing #indiedev #indiegame

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The Big Blue Heron @bigblueheron.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

My upcoming game! Let me know what you think!

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