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One of my best decisions when I started to develop my game was to note EVERY idea in a Trello board. And even if I am a #sologamedev in this project, I keep tracking everything and try to follow the planning and sprint idea from agile methodology. And what do you use for keep tracking your project?

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So, to conclude, if you have an idea, just start to finish. Be consistent, work everyday. Think: this is your dream! So go for it! As I read in some corner of the internet: Do little or do a lot, but do something. #indiegamedev

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Just do it! Everything is possible. Stuck? Question someone. In development - in this case a game - nothing is really new. There are foruns, sites, social media to get some help. If you like, there's also AI to help. Just do it! And be consistent. Write at least one line of code everyday.

This was how I started my "dream project": Looking back to what I used to love in old games and try my best to achieve all the things I need to finish. "How to do this", "how to create that"... All these questions came across my mind.

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All my experience as a full stack developer for the last (almost) ten years professionally brings the tools and knowledgement to start and finish a project. The answer to how to start a project is just what you need to finish it. Steps well defined, metodologies, closed scope...

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I came across many studies projects but always stuck in this "ok, lets thing something serious", but never had that "eureka" idea. I've been looking to the future, forgetting what makes me love games. And the answer to "how to start" changed to "what I need to finish"!

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

How to start a game? Not a test, not a study project, not a tutorial... a real life game! Some people will tend to say "make something small". But, is there such thing as a small project in #gamedev universe? Code, art, music, sfx... So many habilities to work with. So, how to start a game?

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Is anyone around here? Hehe! Few months without login here, but I'll be post here some thoughts about the experience of my game. I've been thinking to create a blog or channel to post about the development of my game, but here I can get in touch of a great gamedev community. Way better! #gamedev

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Concordo, só fiquei mal acostumado. Tô ansioso pelo que vem aí!!!

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Ok, we have Bluesky to move from that toxic environment called X. But is there anything similar to IG to move on?

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Eu amei o final e o plot twist do plot twist! Concordo que 8 ia ajudar no meu toco também, hahahaha! E não sei se tô mal acostumado, mas senti falta com algum gancho pro próximo projeto.

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Watch this while I'm playing FF8 at this exact moment makes the experience unique!

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Just finished #Spiderman Miles Morales and guys, what a game!!!! Amazing, as the hero!

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Atmosphere is something that can completely transform a game. What feeling do you get when watching this video? #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev #godot

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

just a simple export as png. Probably there's a better way, but I usually export the exactly size that I need.

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

Usually I draw on paper, take a photo and open it in Inkscape. Then I just draw the the order: shape, shadows, lights and finish with lines. When I don't use lines, I shade with shapes and blur it to something less cartoonish.

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

I really love pixel art, but it was never my drawing style. I've developed strong vector drawing skills through my experience working at print shops, so I decided to create all the #gameart with #Inkscape. That's why I need to balance what I'm skilled at with what I enjoy. 🙃 #solodev #indiedev

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Uma série extremamente subestimada! Quarta temporada caiu em relação a terceira, mas sabemos o porquê e mesmo assim continua boa!

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

O resultado era esse? Porque essa ambientação ficou sensacional!!! De certa forma me lembrou Ragnarok Online, mas mais bonito por ser pixelart.

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

The process of refactoring is the worst part for me. I know there's the useful find-replace. But there's always a deep and forgotten place to explode the entire project!!! But if I'm writing this is because I finish the refactoring. Let's go! Soon I can show you my game! #indiedev #gamedev #solodev

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Se basearam naquelas super máquinas de mineração, hehehehe!

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Everything with "deck building" and/or "rogue like" calls my attention.

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Se não me falha a memória, algum jogo tem essa skin. Ou eu tô doidão?

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

A mão do cosplayer chega a tremer.

LiV!!! (cmm open!) @livousart.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

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to criando uma lista com artistas que trabalham com cenários, se você desenha, pinta e cria cenarios comenta aqui que eu vou adicionando aos poucos I'm making a starter pack with artists who work with background, if you draw, paint and create background art comment here! I'll be add everyone by soon

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Taking a shower has the magical ability to boost our creativity. I was stuck with ideas for my game, and a nice, warm shower brought me all the answers I needed. So, if you ever run out of ideas, take a shower! 😂 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Pensando na realidade atual, o cinema de rua não se manteria. Gostei do que ele virou. Meu receio era um lugar cultural virar mais uma igreja.

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

This water looks amazing!!!! 😯

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Que vibe boa essa foto tem! 🥹

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a black cat wearing glasses and a pencil is laying on a counter

While I was sketching my game, I came across some games very similar to mine. It's a awful feeling that you're copying someone - without intention. So, my tip is to research. Not for a couple of hours. Reasearch A LOT! For days and weeks. Make your idea unique! #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev

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5 jogos pra me conhecer: - Gran Turismo - The Legend of Zelda - Magic The Gathering - Final Fantasy - Starcraft Coloquei apenas as franquias porque além de escolher apenas 5 jogos, seria mais complicado escolher apenas um deles.

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Afinal, Dynamic Duo é ou não é DCU?

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

A really awesome presentation with a LOT of awesome projects! But three of them hold my total attention: Au Revoir, Raiders of Valhalla and Turi Kaapora. #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Check out today for the Brazil Indie Showcase live on Youtube at 7PM (GMT -3). More than 30 games made in Brazil! www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1... #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev

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I Brazil Indie Showcase - Promoting brazilian indies to the world!

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 13/10/2024

BlueSky. Twitter se tornou um local socialmente horrível.

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 13/10/2024

Eu ainda tenho o app de lá instalado, mas quem mora na pasta de favoritos pra abrir rápido é o BlueSky. Ambiente aqui é infinitamente mais saudável que lá e todo mundo que vale a pena seguir lá eu encontrei aqui.

Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 13/10/2024

Faltou tempo pra desenvolver um TT aqui pra rede e conseguir reter mais pessoas antes do retorno do X. Mas realmente a rede continua super bem movimentada. Eu mesmo não voltei pro X e não tenho sentido falta.

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Fernando @fernandobarbosa.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

This will save me a lot, since I haven't started to build the "world map" yet (the scene which I probably will move to 3D). I have just the battle scene as a 2D scene. 🙌