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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

A lot of work is being done in attempt to get a playable MVP. Even with documented GDD and seemingly clear vision of the project there are lots of pieces that make it drift into something I don't want it to be. At this point it is mostly pruning, reflexion, and hunt for conceptual inconsistencies.

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just in case - I'm still alive, the work is in progress, just that I am overworked and exhausted overall.

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Refining my ship building approach. More simple base frame, more simple internal parts for fast prototyping, and after that this all will be covered by outer frame and panels. Also considering minor asymmetry. #b3d #gamedev #spacecraft #укргеймдев

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Screenshot 1: this will be the base for a shorter vessel (one engine and one LOX tank. Engine could be made shorter as well). No LH2 tanks, no fuel cells (or they will be smaller), likely uses solar panels or RTGs. About 20 meters long. #gamedev #indiegame #b3d #spacecraft #spacegame #укргеймдев

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Some progress on the ship. Here is the 3D view: p3d.in/RHm0Q Still plenty of internal volume to fill up with smaller devices and systems. #gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #spaceship #spacegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Re-iterated on GDD pages. Dropped detailed lore background for the sake of flexibility. It will be more of generic setting than specific lore. Previous iteration was way too constraining on gameplay. github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... #gamedev #gamedesign #spacegame

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Removed detailed lore background, updated all pages · roalyr/GDTLancer-game-design@8cfd57c

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Always liked to play Freelancer in 16-bit color depth, it resulted in this sort of gentle posterization. #gamedev #space #godot

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Thinking about something like this. Cargo pods on outside rigs when needed. #gamedev #spaceship

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Some frame work. Still need to stiffen mid section against twisting. #gamedev #indiegame #b3d #spaceship #spacegame

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Roman Yeremenko @roalyr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Half of the attacks I was asleep and didn't know they have happened until now. That is how they make us, civilians, easier targets. This happens 24/7 for almost 4 years. #Ukraine #UkrainianView

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Good thing I have all I need on my phone, and will be able to do gamedev despite everything. Although not sure if I will have enough physical and mental energy.

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Another project I am working on - making custom rugged phone case for k750i (and modding it in meanwhile). A small shoutout to @everspace.game team. I am making all of those things now exactly because I was inspired back then as a kid. #oldphones #j2me #sonyericsson youtube.com/shorts/zsXQu...

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Galaxy on Fire. Customized #sonyericsson k750i

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Making a LOX pump-motor assembly. There will be two of them, just need to make the mounting fixture before duplicating. After that - cryotank assembly to hold LOX and then will be moving to a next system. #gamedev #indiegame #spacegame #spaceship #blender #b3d

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

"Cruiser" solid propellant engine --------------- Length: 10m. Mass: 10t. --------------- Blue - nozzle. Red - chamber with solid propellant grain. Yellow - struts with dampers. Green - ship frame segment. --------------- #gamedev #indiegame #spaceship #b3d #укргеймдев #sci-fi

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A bit fancier engine frame. Now need to connect dampers to it and define where the frame itself will connect to the rest of the ship's frame. #gamedev #indiegame #spacegame #укргеймдев

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Updated ship design philosophy for better lore and gameplay integration. Now I can commit to modeling vessels. #gamedev #indiegame #spacegame #gamedesign github.com/roalyr/GDTLa...

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

New GDD pages that outline scope for debut demo: Updated lore background: github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... The plan with milestones: github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... Core gameplay mechanics systems: github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... #gamedev #indiegame #gamedesign

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Back to gamedev. Did some tedious refactoring and finetuning, now back to environment work.

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

New game design pages added: github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #spacegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Fellow game developers, let's build up a list. Please reply with the names of accounts (studios and indies) that are posting devlogs, updates, art, and stuff related to space, submarine and aircraft games / sims. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #scifi #gameart #indiegamedev bsky.app/profile/did:...

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

An important milestone achieved: defined background lore for my game, which will direct further development from now on. #gamedev #gamedesign #lore github.com/roalyr/GDTLa...

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Tonight's progress - transparent nebulas re-implemented (those filaments and clouds in the upper half). #gamedev #godot #b3d #spacegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Finished basic ship controls and UI buttons for them. A few refinements here and there and will be preparing test release for piloting module. #gamedev #godot #indiegame #spacegame #solodev youtu.be/zCV7gk-fu9M?...

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GDTLancer: basic controls, touchscreen test

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Plugging shaders back into the project. Star shaders are done, just need to re-import the "lens distortion" sprite. This time also added non-linear perspective emulation in vertex shader. This makes things appear smaller at distance than they should be. Saves distance. #gamedev #godot #indiegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Finally something to show. Ditched most of the UI for now. I have some other ideas about it. For now just primary controls. Can you guess what does each button mean? #gamedev #indiegame #godot #spacegame #solodev

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Working further on UI layout. Each zone will be foldable and scalable. Also thinking to make swipeable (or switchable with buttons) screens to the left and to the right (depending on context and utility). #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #gamedesign #godot

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Partitioning screen for UI. I aim to make a unified UI for KB+mouse and touchscreen devices with different DPI and keep it simple. Target aspect ratio is 16:9 with fHD support (controls are anchored to screen sides). I am reworking everything from scratch. #gamedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #space

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I do use generative AI in my gamedev for coding and documentation (excluding assets). I am open about it: github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... I am chronically overworked and burnt-out, this is the only way I can practice my hobby at all. #gamedev #solodev

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

While russians are trying to kill us with NK ballistic missiles (likely), I have been investigating Anti-aliasing for Godot3 + GLES2, and found this interesting project: github.com/atomius0/God... #gamedev #godot #gles2 #indiegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I have been trying to integrate time and streamline resource managenent gameplay and accidentally invented capitalistic society where everything costs time and money.

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I have done some more writing, thinking, reviewing and refactoring on my GDD. I really like how it turns out and how the project starts to feel tangible and game-like. Check the first module: Piloting! #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #solodev #ttrpg #space #spacegame github.com/roalyr/GDTLa...

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GitHub - roalyr/GDTLancer-game-design: Dedicated repository for documentation

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Decided to start with developing a single gameplay module - piloting (because that's the very first mechanics in space games that is being developed in general). The idea is to allow player the control of the fidelity-vs-time balance. #gamedev #spacegame #ttrpg #spaceship #mixedmedia #indiegame

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GDTLancer space game @gdtlancer.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

It took me almost a year to figure out that I need game design, gather ideas and refine them, so I present to you the Game Design Document for GDTLancer! github.com/roalyr/GDTLa... #gamedev #indiegame #spacegame #ttrpg (yes, this tag too!) #j2me #solodev #укргеймдев

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