iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

One of my first tries at sculpting from years ago. I really like the nose (took me 2 days) but the shape of the face gives me some uncanny valley vibes XD #indiegames #blender #3dart

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We really want to promote players working together. So some obstacles are only solvable with 2 or more players. Also, my Pc almost died rendering two game instances at once D: #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #blender #lethalcompany #magic #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

The feel of our game! Honestly i really like the wood part the most. #indiegames #gamedev #ue5 #unrealengine #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Sound on! The first time I tried something like this. The most difficult part: Finding sounds that fit... kinda. You have to get creative. Just for learning, a great experience! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

we need more traps for our dungeon anyways. Maybe some that are inspired by "historical" torture devices could be neet. Good Idea

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

its a legit marketing strategy nowadays... make em madge

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Just for people who are interested in how the Maps looks for our Artstyle. Doesn't look that special, but it is effective! Ignore that little bean in the middle of the normal map... #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #3dart #digitalart #render

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

First try of my Modular Book Asset. I already like it. I just need to improve some little errors and then- make 30 more of them :D #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #lethalcompany #magic #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Also humans are like moths always drawn to the light

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Tbh I also don't know what every single Geometry Node does. Sometimes you just need to know where to plug in your textures :D

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Always need to compare! What do these games expect? That I can remember 2 Numbers? TsTsTs... Also, nice having the stats appear in level. I always like it when the UI is somewhere in the level itself. Maybe make it face the player for better visibility. But else very nice!

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

The only thing I can think of is the Minecart Level in Resident Evil 4 Remake. The correct route is made pretty obvious by placing clearly hazardous object where they don't want the player to go.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

The model gets flattened according to the UV's. Then I place curves on top. The program instances Brush Strokes and renders 5 Maps which we can then use and tweak to get the normal Diffuse, Roughness, Metal, Normal Textures. Also, my Modular System, so we don't need an extra texture for each model.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Yes! It's an interesting process which we developed in the last year. We took this video as reference and worked from there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgZs... It's quite a complicated process, so I try explaining it better in the future. But the short version:

youtube.com

Painting brush strokes with Geometry Nodes in Blender

YouTube video by FFuthoni

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I think the lamp already looks great when rendered in #blender. Still doesn't look like I want it to in #unreal... I currently place the main lightsource outside the Lamp itself, but it still doesn't look right... #indiegames #gamedev #ue5 #unrealengine #3dart #render

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Uff gl with that. Worked once on a semi realistic traffic setup. it was... full of energistic drivers

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Hiding your SteamLink behind a big puzzle. Could be fun most won’t bother

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

The only thing that valid if the controls or mechanics are outdated and/or clunky. But a ton of old games are still great to play

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

My chat with my technical dude is always filled with the best bugs we encounter each other. I should really compile them would be a funny watch

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Oh I really loved it. I love both tbh

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I tried giving him some hair. Pretty sure first is way better for a stilted approach. But… second looks very funny! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #magic #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

If you start making assets for your game, its fun to put them together, to see how far you have come. :D #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #3dart #digitalart #render #blenderartworks

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Some Artwork I made like six years ago. A friend of mine game me the phrase "THE SOCKS ARE SCREAMING". Still don't know what she mean by that. #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #blender #magic #3dart #digitalart #socks

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

In our game you drive with a train to the next Level. The most badass way to enter a Level! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #magic #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon #Train

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

The BULLRILLA. A little exercise I made a couple months ago. Still thinking if we can use him for our game. He looks kinda cute :D #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #unrealengine #blender #magic #3dart #digitalart #fantasy #dungeon

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

He's probably just selling holes.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I also think throwing stuff out is one of the most difficult and importing things in game development.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I like how it has a pokemon vibe even though the creatures have their own feel to them!

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

It is a real gem! The sheer amount of interactions you can do just by jumping and punching is incredible. What is it you liked the most about this game?

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Someone at my last company imported a 3 million Polygon bush. And was confused why the level wasn’t performant anymore XD

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

It’s mostly fine. The state starts to notice more that there is money to be made and offers programs with help. And we have some Schools where you can learn. Even though I feel they often don’t prepare that well for the industry. Also a lot of Indie.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

My City Berlin has so many talented Individuals. I would love to hire them all one day if we manage to make our company grow!

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Still waiting on that riot MMORPG or did they cancel that too?

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It's probably fine without. Maybe some stuff one can do: In Outer Wilds when you read some very important lore bits you get a specific tune that enhances the emotional payoff. Or have sound that helps with the immersion. Like Paper rustling or Button Clicks. Sound drives a lot of emotion.

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FunkyFlounder @funkyflounder.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

The Columns are way better. The only thing that "clashes" a bit for me: While the Columns look really thick the little posts in between seem a bit thin.

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