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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Who knew it would be a massive headache to add a dynamic map? But now it's in! At least on the Open Beta localization branch. I also did the BOTW path thing where you can see where you've walked. It's not really needed, but it's fun, so

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

After a lot of systems architecture bullshit, there is finally language switching in Esoteric Ebb. Only available on the Open Beta Localization Branch for now, but feel free to test it out!

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ever since Westberg showed me his solution to an 'Esoteric Lightmode' for the artbook, I can't stop working it into everything. I ended up remaking my personal site just to implement it properly. I even FINALLY figured out an efficient way to present all the devlogs in order!

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Esoteric Ebb Vol. 1 VINYL is finally HERE It's still available on Bandcamp (EU+) and Cartridge Thunder (US) if you want to get your own. AND: Vol. 2 is now OUT on Streaming platforms! Some of my favorites are on that second disc, so check it out now! LINKS BELOW:

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Recent Reviews just hit Overwhelmingly Positive! There was a surge of positive reviews during the Summer Sale, which was really fun to see. I still read each one, and it's always fun to see everyone's unique perspective on all the esoteric bullshit. If you left a review- THANKS!

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's time to STEAM SUMMER SALE, and Esoteric Ebb is -20% OFF! I've also written a new blog post where I'm very happy to reveal a little sneak preview of our upcoming Esoteric Ebb ARTBOOK! Check it out below:

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Used animations from the launch date trailer to update the website. Now it's way more flashy! Absolutely worth the two hours of debugging. Maybe.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Yesterday we held the official launch party for Esoteric Ebb. I'm not usually one to celebrate, but it was absolutely magical to see the team (and as many local friends as we could fit) come together and have an awesome time in honor of the game actually being OUT. THANKS 🐌🙏

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Reminder that ESOTERIC EBB is -20% OFF until June 10th! (And also we got a weekend deal, so it's gonna be up on the big sales page carousel too, which is fun)

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

ESOTERIC EBB IS NOW - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY... -20% OFF! (Until June 10th)

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

My Youtube recommended keeps jumpscaring me like this

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

ESOTERIC EBB x DIE HARD DICE The first piece of MERCH is now available for pre-order! We've got a metal die for The Cleric, some really cool designs with Snell, Ettir, and Meek! Links below 👇

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I've had this saved on my desktop for a couple of weeks now. There's like several layers here, and all of them are funny to me

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I'm doing an AMA on r/Games at 16:00 CET today! I usually answer questions pretty coherently, so if you have anything you wanna know about ESOTERIC EBB feel free to stop by!

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Esoteric Pockets are naturally occurring randomized areas, regions, or 'bubbles' in this case, where rules are changed. It could be as simple as 'gravity-is-inverted', or it could be as weird as 'everything-is-blood-now'. And each play-through will have different pockets to find.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Your exhaustion level is a great indicator of how much you should go to bed. I'm sure this is social commentary on some level, I don't know, I'm too tired to think atm.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The City Below is full of horrors of the typical (and not-so typical) dungeon variety. Delve into caverns, dodge traps, and solve puzzles step by step, then retreat back up for a long rest - all in an effort to locate your missing star witness. (And to get sweet loot.)

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Ambassador IVCX of the Golden Horde. A kind and gentle soul, ready to act as a shining example of intra-Coastal cooperation and modern neo-liberalism. Ignore the eye-of-Sauron energy.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

In ESOTERIC EBB, it is very unlikely that you would ever succeed in starting a political debate in the middle of combat with Big Leader Gourgalash However, it is possible

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

First color test of 'Old Prison'. It's an ancient snailfolk cistern which was then reworked into a temple after they were driven underground. Today, it's one of many reused pieces of infrastructure sticking around deep underneath the city. It is also the deepest dungeon in Ebb.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

This week in Ebb: -Ancient sewer/temple -Mushroom jungle line art -Emotional violinist snail -A continue button

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Video game producton is an important stepping stone towards mindfulness, enlightenment, and potentially functional software

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Working on a devlog about CHOICE DESIGN and took some fresh screenshots

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Some of the more secret areas in Ebb can only be found if you fail really hard. So don't be scared to roll when the odds are against you. (Just remember to heal a bit beforehand)

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

When the green sphere of doom comes to stab you on Pillar Crossing

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Taking new screenshots, here are some outtakes #indiegame

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I was updating the central-message UI, and forgot that I put this in as the default text

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

As for the rest of Tolstad, it's filled with more secrets tunnels than the city likes to admit. Many have attempted to map it out over the years, but the island fortress remains, more or less, as a replica of the dungeon Below. #rpg

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Colloquially known as 'The Holes', this stack of rock-cut apartments were built in dwarf sizes, which incidentally turned out to be perfect for the growing HWBT goblin colony nearby. Ignore the glowing door, that's just an esoteric pocket. #rpg

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

In the bowels of Tolstad you can find a winding series of tunnels, cracks, and bridges. The dwarves built a ton of stacked apartments here as well, due to a loophole in district zoning laws that classified any dwelling more than fifty feet underground as 'mining infrastructure'. #screenshotsaturday

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Here's the new me-talking-over-gameplay trailer that just dropped on the MIX Summer Game Showcase! So what's a DC? I'm still not entirely sure. 🎲

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Esoteric Ebb is joining TurnbasedThursdayFest once again! Come check out the game, roll some dice, and then go play a bunch of other cool games too! 🎲🎲

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Can't have an RPG without a tavern. There are laws, you know.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

There's like a hundred ways of fixing inventory bloat, and I went with a simple solution: Just drop it to the bottom of the Pouch of Holding. You can get your stuff back by turning it inside out. Just like in real life! #gamedev #rpg

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

My favorite is the one for all the (unhinged) tea haters

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

This week I implemented all the achievements. Went surprisingly quick, once I'd figured out which one would get the RAT

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

This won't actually be in the game, but here's a splash screen I made for a conference-only build. Very nice music here though (which will be used in the actual game) #rpg

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's time for LudoNarraCon! Since it is both Ludo and Con, Ebb has been invited to join the line-up this year, along with a ton of other great narrative games! Oh, and for the duration of the event, the DEMO is up on Steam! Go check it out! 🐉⚔️

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Can't have an adventure without a click clacking bony guy 💀 #ScreenshotSaturday

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

#screenshotsaturday In Esoteric Ebb you can take screenshots with the F9 key

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I'm looking for some genuine feedback, and I'm a bit nervous to show this off. You might need to zoom in on the video to see it, but I've changed the look of Esoteric Ebb slightly. It's very subtle though, so if you don't notice it then I've done my job correctly.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Sometimes I zoom in real close on the line-art on a character or a background, just to enjoy the fine, hand-made artwork. I've got some amazing artists 😤👍

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

There are five collectable rats in Esoteric Ebb. There are five collectable rats in Esoteric Ebb.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

One of the few obligatory boss fights in Ebb: a chat with your boss. After midnight on the first day, you meet with Nicholas Darrow in the back of his mansion. Here you have one of the most important choices in Ebb: swear an oath to the magistrate, or refuse and stand alone.

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Christoffer Bodegård @chrisbodegard.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I'm adding way too many Vâttar to the game 🎅

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