iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Scribbles from last night, I am thinking about taking drawing seriously this year

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Really grateful for this gift, happy holidays yo u all, take some time off.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

pitch me your dream game in 2 lines + how much $$$ you’d need to make it 💸🎮 i’ll rate it by deciding how much i’d ‘fund’ you let’s hear your best ideas! #gamedev #indiedev

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Maybe the movie industry can learn a thing or two from Secret level, give a chance yo something new, i personally am tired of superheroes ☠️ Next cinema age is for games stories

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

This secret level show is really something

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

what’s more important: a beautiful UI that’s slightly confusing, or a basic UI that works flawlessly? game design is full of tough choices like this. what do you think? 👀🎮

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I guess i am not that pro of gamer yet, getting there

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Writing is an act of rebellion. Writing is an act of creation. Writing is an act of salvation. Writing is an act of exploration. Writing is an act of emotion. Writing is an act of confession. Writing is an act of speculation. Writing is an act of reflection. Keep writing.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Still new to this whole article-writing thing, so I hope you enjoy this read. It’s my take on why game UX and menus especially, deserve more respect. 🎮 Let me know what you think! I’m learning as I go. 👇 medium.com/@il.cherkaou...

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The Hidden Boss: UX Why Game Menus Matter More Than You Think

You boot up the game you’ve been dying to play. Maybe it’s a sprawling RPG like Skyrim, an intense shooter like Call of Duty, or a…

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

looking to upgrade my lists and feeds here on bsky, share your favorite picks for #gamedev and art. whether it’s devlogs, design insights, or just cool visuals, i’m all ears

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

everyone’s fighting over protagonists being male or female, meanwhile i’m just here for gwent. it’s gender neutral, debate free, and simple: “wanna play gwent? yes or no. i don’t want your opinion.” 🎴

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

indie game dev: 'this button’s hitbox is fine.' player: misses it 20 times in a row. please test your game on real people 🕹️🔧

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

hear ye, hear ye, good folk! rejoice, for Gwent 2 is upon us! #thewitcher4 #gamedev

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

that chain mechanic in the witcher 4 is looking juicy. i’m curious what we’ll be able to do with it (please be a grappling hook 🙏).

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Damn, anyone watched the witcher 4 trailer ? thoughts ?

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

made it to the final interview for a UX position at a famous french game studio (not ubi), but didn’t get it. feeling pretty crushed today.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Noclip just dropped another banger, at this point in my life i watch more video game documentaries than movies. i love it.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Art for a small game i worked on a whille back.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

must be irony that it's a mcdonad's employee who snitched...

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

testing if hashtags actually affect visibility on bsky. if this showed up in #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev, let me know—curious to see how it works now!

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

games need creative UIs to immerse players in their world. websites? they need to be fast and straightforward. the web isn’t primarly for fun, it’s for getting things done. efficiency > creativity when it comes to UI. gamdevs keep this in mind when taking inspiration from the web #UX

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

web UIs aren’t boring, they’re practical. the web is task-focused, not experience-focused like games. that’s fine! we don’t need flashy animations when we just want to get info or complete a task. 🚀📄 #UIUX

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

My rabbit just met my friend's cat, this is gonna be fun

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

can we talk about how Elden Ring managed to have a minimalist UI and great player feedback? the way they communicate with design, not menus, I am looking at you uubisoft

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

how did Nine Sols not get nominated for game of the year? actually, i know why—it’s a chubby reason, haha. 🎮✨

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

how did Nine Sols nail game design so perfectly? i keep losing to sols, but somehow i’m smiling the whole time. it’s that sweet spot between challenge and fun. insane. 🎮❤️

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

UX/UI is often overlooked in indie games, but here’s why it matters: players leave if menus frustrate them good feedback loops = player satisfaction clean design = better reviews

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

here’s an old story i wrote about one of the oldest games out there: rock-paper-scissors. it’s crazy how it’s found its way into nearly every aspect of life—and gaming—to become one of the most-used mechanics today.

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Why Some Games Never Get Old: The Timeless Appeal of Rock, Paper, Scissors

Have you ever wondered why certain games stick with us for generations? Whether it’s the endless possibilities of chess or the sheer…

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

this month’s Edge + a 30 year PlayStation legacy calendar? Winning 🔥🔥

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

genuine question: why do people quit to the title menu instead of straight to desktop? if you do this often, what’s the reason? really curious—share examples! 🎮🤔

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

the lists feature on bluesky is a game-changer. finally, a way to escape the algo-suggested nonsense and see what I actually care about. good job, bsky. 👏✨

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

calling all soulslike fans, UX nerds, and game design enthusiasts 🕹️⚔️ Blasphemous Lies of P Hollow Knight: Silksong Ender Lilies Nine Sols if you love punishing difficulty AND thoughtful design, let’s connect.

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a pixel art of a man wearing a crown with two faces on it

ALT: a pixel art of a man wearing a crown with two faces on it

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

once, i accidentally designed a pause menu with no way to unpause. the ultimate rage-quit experience, made by me. 🕹️😅

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

YOU LIARS! pixel art isn’t easy! 😭 tried making a scene for a game idea and it looks... questionable. art youtubers made it seem like a breeze, but this stuff is HARD. 🎨💔

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Indie devs designing UI: 'this will be so intuitive!' also Indie devs: accidentally making the 'exit' button close the whole game. 💀🎮

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

what’s a game you quit playing because the UI/UX was that bad? asking for… research purposes. 👀🎮

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

design tip: if your game needs a tutorial for the main menu, start over. UX should guide players naturally, not make them feel like they’re defusing a bomb. 💡 #IndieDev

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

good UX in games is when you instinctively know which button to press. bad UX is accidentally opening the menu mid-boss fight and dying. 🎮💀 #GameDev

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I need a movie recommendation where the villain wins.

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

when someone asks if i'm good at coding and i confidently say yes 💻✨

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

does this mean a remake? as a bloodborne fan, i’m overdosing on copium rn. 🩸✨

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

if i had to explain gaming to someone who only reads books: Hades: greek mythology fanfic Celeste: self-help memoir Disco Elysium: existential novel where you hate yourself. am i wrong tho?

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

if your game doesn’t run on a TI-84 calculator, are you even indie? 🎮📉

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

my rabbit just destroyed my steam deck’s power cable. i briefly considered revenge, but she’s basically all fur and bad decisions. 🐇🔌😭

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

remember when games came with manuals thicker than a novel? we were flipping pages mid-boss fight like it was required reading. 📖🎮 bring those back plz

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

indie devs making me cry more than any AAA studio: Spiritfarer Journey A Short Hike What Remains of Edith Finch Before Your Eyes am i just soft or are these games masterpieces? 🖤😭

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Ilyass | Brave Rooster Games @braverooster.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

trying to summon the indie game enjoyers with ✨ vibes ✨ and 🔥 titles: Everdream Valley Planet of Lana Viewfinder Sea of Stars Cocoon if these mean something to you, let’s be friends. 🕹️💫

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