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Will Riley

@gapthrosnir.bsky.social
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Game Dev, general nerd, Tyranid player, Father.

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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
So a question for other #gamedev who have showcased a prototype at an event. When showing a playable game slice, that already is in a playable state, is it better to add new features or just really polish the existing ones? There's some key things I want to add, but it's a big time investment.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In more great news, I finally got the doors to remember if they've been opened!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It's a glorious day! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
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Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity - Trinity claim Grand Final success
Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Has anyone got any recommendations for some casual games I can probably get through in one sitting? Indie preferably, PC, Switch 2, or PS5.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One thing I've discovered lately in terms of game development is, when trying to think how another game handles a mechanic I'm wanting to do, even with over 1000 hours in that game my mind will draw a complete blank.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Opened Twitter for the first time in over a year today because it was weirdly the best way to get in touch with the Water company. Needless to say it has become a much worse cesspit since I last used it. People using slurs galore, lots of people asking Grok questions a 2 year old knows the answer to
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I went and did a thing.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Turns out getting married is a very expensive and time consuming period in your life 😂
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I'm proud of myself for choosing to give this whole indie game studio thing a shot. Currently on a short break from game Dev on the run up to getting married next week, however the last few months have been a lot of work on game Dev and starting up. Keep watching for more news next month!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hey, look what I've gone and done!
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Fletcher Studios - Maker of Booper games! @fletcherstudios.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you are interested, it's available for Android here: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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Go Booper GO! - Apps on Google Play
Collect letters, avoid obstacles! Spell words! Hurry before time runs out!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I have no idea how many times I've listened to this song lately, but it's a lot. I don't think I'm more depressed than usual? www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dhS...
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A Moment Of Clarity
YouTube video by Therapy? - Topic
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Good news coming sometime very soon!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Because Compiling these scripts it taking a lot longer than expected here's 15 games you should play that you probably haven't. 1: Alundra - PS1 2: Jade Cocoon - PS1 3: Koudelka - PS1 4: Dragon Valour - PS1 5: Dracula: Crazy Vampire - GBC 6: Rainbow Moon / Rainbow Skies - PS4/Vita/Switch
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Having to temporarily pause development on Death Undone for a short while, but it gives me a chance to prototype some smaller projects. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
5 days I've been trying to fix a bug that didn't exist, trying to figure out why the player doesn't spawn with saved weapon, instead it 's on the floor. I've reworked and created several scripts, turns out I was just equipping the default fist weapons at the end of begin play, dropping it #indiedev
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
There was a tragic event in my village recently, so I just want to put it out there, that if anyone ever needs to talk, my inbox is always open and I'm happy to listen and respond when I can.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Reworking the save system from scratch now, already made it more modular than it's previous iteration, but there's plenty more left to do. It's definitely going to keep me busy for a good few nights.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I put YouTube kids on for the little un when he's in his playpen and I need to cook, every time I get stupid scam adverts on it like this.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Was going to do some more Dev stuff today, but ended up doing random photoshop requests for people who could have done with some cheering up. Sometimes it's nice to do little bits to help out, especially when you're doing it by hand for free, and not charging for AI slop.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I think next up is improving the save system, then a bit of polish and then maybe demo time?
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Dialogue system works, branching dialogue options now work, possibilities to open up a shop inventory also when I finally get around to adding shops in, and now Quests are doable albeit cryptic. Now I just need to make it not look awful... #GameDev #IndieDev
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
When you step outside and hear a fat shirtless man scream "IT'S A FUCKING GOAL YOU BEAUTIFUL BASTARD" you know it's going well for England 😂
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Graduated innit
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yeah, this is the best dialogue system ever made showcasing the best bit of dialogue ever written. I will answer no questions but will happily accept all praise for changing the new industry gold standards.
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 06/07/2026
With the recent news this form is open once again. If you've been in a (massive) layoff and feel like my products could help you in your career, please feel free to request any for free. Please don't abuse this, thank you. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I'm at a point now where I need to decide on quality, or my own work. Currently I'm working on a dialogue system, and whilst I'm 100% sure Yarn Spinner will be significantly better, I want to at least see if I can manage something respectable.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Got my assistant helping out now.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
It feels weird, for the first time I'm actually using debugging to give detailed messages explaining the what and where has gone wrong before any issues arise, rather than sweary rants during bug fixing. Am I a real game dev now? #gamedev #indiedev
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Pinocchio: I'm a Real Boy!
ALT: Pinocchio: I'm a Real Boy!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Will Sony be legally mandated to change their slogans? 'Play has Many Limits' And maybe retroactively change '4 the Players' to '4 the Board'
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Turns out some busses can't turn off their radiators, which has the wonderful joy of travelling in an air fryer on wheels and having to get off and walk the rest of the way because it's better than being an ant under a magnifying glass.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
So I suppose I should probably start trying to network a bit better online. Here's my chaotic test arena for the game I'm working on, but more about that soon. #GameDev #IndieGame
A test scene in Unreal Engine, with a bunch of hodge podge interactable items and equipment, as well as enemies, random doors to nothing, and a giant chicken
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Taken the first steps towards setting up my own game studio, rather than just doing Dev work.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Apparently saying "Even if you're using AI to do all your game Dev, if you don't know the basics it's not going to work, learning how to develop a game yourself is a lot better." on a Reddit that has a no AI game rule, is enough to get a handful of threats of violence from AI Bros.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
What an absolute tragedy, I guess we're just going to have to take one for the team and hope we can handle people getting water and affordable electronic components again... A tragedy, truly...
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I don't think I've ever sweat so much in my life at I did last night. Constant puddles of sweat, and woke up to it being 31c anyway 😂
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I will never not be annoyed by how many companies change their profile pictures to ones featuring a pride flag, whilst simultaneously funding anti-LGBT politicians and policies, or actively make like worse for LGBT staff.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On my way to @gamerepublic.bsky.social, kid kept me up all night but I don't have time to sleep on the train, have to keep working 😭
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
And back to Version Control troubles 😭
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Natasha Handley @gongylusgames.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
✉️ We'd love for you to join our shiny new Discord server! Here we'll post updates, betas, and early access. 💭 We'd also love to hear your thoughts on The Vaults Below Durn, so jump in and help guide the development :) ▶️ discord.gg/j5662b5NuP #IndieGame #IndieStudio #Discord #Gaming #GameDev
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Join the Gongylus Games Discord Server!
An indie game studio that loves games and thinks there should be more games. Currently working on The Vaults Below Durn: A Field Study. | 4 members
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Guess I'm going to have to call the wedding off @garybrannan.bsky.social
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I figured for the next part of development on Death Undone, I'd focus on polishing up the existing parts of the game, rather than adding new things. Sure adding features means more of the game gets done, but at the moment I just need to showcase the basics, and have them look good.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I like game Dev more when version control works and I'm not stuck spending days unable to do what I need to do...
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Collide today was good, would have loved to get some feedback from people in the industry, but I get the feeling they might be crunching hard now. Got some good feedback and know what I need to do going forward with Death Undone, and I'm feeling refreshed and remotivated.
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It's 4am, I'm just about to do build 0.1 of Death Undone, ready for tomorrow. I'm going to be absolutely shattered for Collide but I'm hoping it pays off!
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I was just thinking to myself that it's been nearly 20 years since I first left Midgar, then I realised the 90s were 30 years ago and I felt old...
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
And with this final hand in, university is completed (as long as I don't fail one of these last assignments)
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Will Riley @gapthrosnir.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Been replaying Final Fantasy VII on my PS1 lately, playing it tonight it's made me have huge doubts and a crisis of confidence. I'm beginning to regret putting Death Undone forward for Games Republic, because it's obviously not good enough...
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