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Engineer-Artist; Ephemeral Technical Arts LLC. EphemeralTechnicalArts.com

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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The September dev build of Area Zero is now available. patreon.com/EphemeralTec... On @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Area Zero v1.6.0 is now available! On @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero store.steampowered.com/news/app/379... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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Area Zero - Area Zero v1.6.0 - Steam News
Area Zero v1.6.0 (08/30/2026) Added direction vector to attacks. Now the character receiving an attack will always face the direction of the attack at the time it was detected. Iterated on CPU oppone...
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I'm testing Area Zero on Steam Deck. If you'd like to help me verify, use passcode 'steamdeckdebug' to access the branch. store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... @steampowered.com @steamdeck.com #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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Area Zero on Steam
Area Zero is a gritty, hand-drawn fighting game. It features continuously scrolling stages, modern style controls and a hold-to-cancel input system.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The latest iteration of Wilson is now available on the @steampowered.com development branch! Support on Patreon: patreon.com/EphemeralTec... On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Thank you to everyone that stopped by our table at Kansas K.O. yesterday. Area Zero on @steampowered.com: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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MrMKL is Melting 🫠 @mrmkl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🕹Niche Fighter Monday 🕹 Come hang out and play some indie and niche fighters. Gonna Crack open Area Zero from @etachrispope.bsky.social today then see what appeals. See yall at 2pm ET www.twitch.tv/mistermkl www.youtube.com/@MrMKL
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
He is very different from the current roster. He can call in drones and bots to keep the opponent at distance. One of his supers (Parasite) will steal meter from the opponent and his air special (Bailout) allows him to run away when under pressure.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The first playable iteration of Area Zero's next character, Wilson, is now available on the @steampowered.com development branch. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/EphemeralTec... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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Area Zero | Wilson dev build | Ephemeral Technical Arts
Thank you for your continued support of Area Zero! The first iteration of Wilson as a playable character is now available on the Steam devel
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Area Zero is discounted during the @steampowered.com summer sale: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Q5 Do you have a message for the Japanese community and fighting game players? A5 Life is challenging. The only direction is forward. Live free and in peace!
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A4 (continued) Most of the time I just stood up from my desk and acted out the motions to see how the body naturally twists and counterbalances itself.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A4 (continued) I was inspired by the beautiful motion of Third Strike but I made an effort to not simply copy or attempt to recreate someone else's work.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Q4 AREAZERO's move animations are amazing. What did you use as a reference when creating them? A4 Thank you! I am glad that they read well.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Q3 What games, movies, anime, or manga inspired AREAZERO? A3 Area Zero is somewhat of an outlet for me to work through my own issues and express my world view. I cannot say that it was really inspired by any particular existing media.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A2 (continued) As a child I had an affinity for fighting games. Developing Area Zero sits perfectly at the intersection of all of these interests.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Q2 What inspired you to create AREAZERO? A2 I worked professionally as a software engineer but am also a visual artist and hobbyist composer/musician.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A1 (continued) I like the weird and bizarre characters that are also grounded and believable in appearance. Q from Third Strike is a perfect example of this. He has believable clothing but a bizarre mask and voice.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Q1 What are your favorite fighting games and characters? A1 Street Fighter 3: Third Strike and King of Fighters XIII. They are both beautiful works of art.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Area Zero was discussed on this Japanese podcast: www.youtube.com/live/rhQoYMd... Before they recorded, they had me respond to five questions about the game and its development. I would like to share the questions and their responses in English here for anyone interested.
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変な格ゲー会TV#17 この1ヵ月振り返り。そして今後の変格に向けて重大発表 特集:AREAZERO
YouTube video by コンソメゲームチャンネル
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Area Zero - Area Zero v1.5.0 - Steam News
Area Zero v1.5.0 (06/18/2026) Iterated on back dash. a. Increased recovery. b. Reduced invulnerability frames. c. Reduced velocities for the entire roster. Revised damage and blue meter scaling. Re...
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Area Zero v1.5.0 | Ephemeral Technical Arts
Fresh off the heels of Combo Breaker 2026, Area Zero v1.5.0 is now available! Thank you to all the folks that visited our table in the Indie
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
One the heels of @combobreaker.org, Area Zero v1.5.0 is now available! Thanks to the players for providing feedback. On @steampowered.com: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Area Zero will be at @combobreaker.org this weekend! The latest release (v1.4.4) is on @steampowered.com: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #combobreaker2026 #combobreaker
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Area Zero will be in the Indie Dev Gallery at @combobreaker.org May 22-24! On @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero #combobreaker2026 #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Area Zero v1.4.2 is now available on @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero/ This update features combo trial revisions. store.steampowered.com/news/app/3796060/view/703267707461568328?l=english #indiedev #fightinggames #humanart #anarchism #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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Area Zero on Steam
Area Zero is a gritty, hand-drawn fighting game. It features continuously scrolling stages, modern style controls and a hold-to-cancel input system.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Area Zero will be at @combobreaker.org! Stay tuned for details as the event approaches. On @steampowered.com: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #indiegamedev #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Thank you to @andreadprojects.bsky.social for including Area Zero in the Indie Fighting News April Roundup! supercombo.gg/2026/04/29/i... On Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #FGC #fightinggames #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
An infinite for the new character Adrian was found and patched. Without player input, I cannot make improvements to the game! Area Zero v1.4.1 @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #animation #antiwar #vulkan
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Area Zero on Steam
Area Zero is a gritty, hand-drawn fighting game. It features continuously scrolling stages, modern style controls and a hold-to-cancel input system.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
There are currently no tools available for making mods.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Adrian is now a playable character in Area Zero! Thank you Patreon supporters for your generosity and patience. Area Zero on @steampowered.com : store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Area Zero v1.4.0 is now available on @steampowered.com and features the latest character, Adrian! store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Area Zero has a new release coming soon and will feature a new character (Adrian). All existing characters will be rebalanced and expanded upon as well.
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
You are paying for war. Even the illegal and undeclared wars. The State takes from your earnings in the present, finances with deficits to take from you in the future and inflates the money supply to take from what you've earned in the past. #antiwar #DoYouHateTheState
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Happy New Year folks! The latest iteration of Adrian is now available to supporters on the @steampowered.com development branch. #IndieGameDev #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Only 2 days left to get 15% off #AreaZero during the Steam Autumn Sale! Give it a try and share: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... @steampowered.com #IndieGameDevs #FGC #humanart #indiedev #animation2d #vulkan #SteamAutumnSale #screenshotsaturday
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
#AreaZero is discounted 15% during the @steampowered.com Autumn Sale! Give it a try or share: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/Area_Zero #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchism #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Area Zero now has a beta branch live on Steam. This branch should reduce the initial load time. Please report any issues! #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchy #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam #AreaZero
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Thanks, that is helpful info. Would you be willing to try a debug build that would help me isolate the issue?
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Thanks for responding! So, you exited the game and it did not close on its own, correct? 1. Do you recall how long you waited before closing the window? 2. Is the game installed on a solid state drive or a hard disk drive?
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Area Zero v1.2.0 is now available on @steampowered.com New supers, colors and combo trials! Give it a try or share: store.steampowered.com/app/3796060/... #IndieGameDevs #fightinggames #FGC #humanart #indiedev #anarchy #Animation #animation2d #antiwar #vulkan #Steam #AreaZero
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etachrispope @etachrispope.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Hi! I believe you also commented in the community forum on Steam, is that correct? When you launch the game, do you see a white screen? Does the game see to freeze on this white screen or does the window close?
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