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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 7h

And it wouldn't be us if we didn't give you something sweet to go with the Makeship petition! Say 'hello' to the first chapter of the "Familiar Trouble" comic (-... working title) — and read along as we rake up signatures! Link to the Makeship petition below!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 9h

Captain Beebug is one step away from becoming a plushie! All we need is 200 signatures on the Makeship petition to move from "wouldn't that be dope" to prototyping! Signing asks for a $2 pledge (subtracted from the final price later), and the petition is live until Oct 16, 5pm CEST. Link below! 🐝

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was told that "something thicc this way comes 💀" would, in fact, not be seen as a fun play on Macbeth, so instead we are just shouting it out into the world: IN 24H OUR PETITION TO TURN THE THICCEST BEE INTO A PLUSHIE GOES LIVE!! (1/2)

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Continuing our #conceptart showcase, here are the first iterations of Kya — and take it from us: creating a fae character is WILD! 'cause what do you mean they could have antlers, antennae, flower crowns, hooves, fur, wings — the list goes on indefinitely. Fun creative problems to have, tho 🧚‍♀️

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's almost #inktober2026 time, and with that, we would like to throw in a last-minute challenger. Or challenge list, rather? The time of #swordtember is almost over, so we are bringing ✨️ #DRINKTOBER ✨️

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ever needed a reason to bring out the red string and a cork board? Tavern Talk 2: Dreamwalker has got you covered. You've played the original Tavern Talk? Bring more re string. Much more. Still more. Yes, that's enough. 👀 -... want to get featured as well? Write a review for Dreamwalker on Steam!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Look, sometimes you all start a thing, and we have no other choice but to agree. How else did the croissant joke make its way into Rune's repertoire? So, to commemorate this community effort: have some Quaissant! 🥐

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Time to unpack some more #conceptart for you all! Of course, our characters also go through a lot of iterations before we’re happy with their design. These are the first concepts of Cain... And what can I say: he definitely gained a lot of muscle mass since then. Beefy boy. Short King Beef. 💪

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Alright, audience participation time! If you were to make a quest for the quest board-... what would it be about? 👀 Feel free to screenshot or download—whichever suits you best—and pen your own fantastical adventures! Bonus points for little sketches!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A big part of developing a game is hunting all the bugs down, so that you all have the smoothest possible experience. Sometimes it’s certain text bubbles not loading, and sometimes... well, sometimes it’s just a very intense dawn 🔆 #indie #dev #bugs #visualnovel

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Was the "Narrative Masterpieces" Humble game bundle on your radar? We've got The Pale Beyond, Immortality, Wednesdays, Tavern Talk 2: Dreamwalker, and more! Get cozy and lose yourself in the plot! @saltstonestudios.bsky.social @mrsambarlow.bsky.social @thepixelhunt.bsky.social @humblebundle.com

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're closing the familiar section off with our most obscure familiar. Are they alive? Are they made of plastic? Who's to say, and who cares! Meet Fishimy, the famous singing fish on the wall of the Drowsy Dragon. A certain Vila from the Dreamplane is absolutely obsessed with him. The taxman, too!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Imagine trying and trying again to get rid of the floating chalk, only for it to end up keeping you company at the end of the day... #indiedev #bugs #funny

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Developing a game sometimes means finding friends along the way, sometimes in the form of an emotional support chalk. The actual story (and the second post) is the actual bug, but be honest: imagine if it actually got a mind of its own. The things it would write~

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

@akuparagames.bsky.social is currently celebrating their 10th anniversary!! ✨ From all of us at Gentle Troll, happy anniversary, and to many more years of bringing wonder and whimsy to the world!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Here they are together—all the drinks we came up with for Dreamwalker! ✨ Any that you are most excited to serve to your customers? And which one would you shamelessly mix for yourself? And why is it Crafted Loves all year round? 👀 #fyp #dnd #ttrpg #visualnovel #gamedev

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Here's one who could definitely use a wake-up call when September ends! Meet Aurawra (or Renu iykyk)! A small critter that was saved by your local hero and perpetual rain cloud Delphi. They like long naps and head scratches. Apparently, they also got a mean slap? Best not to try, really

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Don't pay too much attention to the final one. Only visions with puppies and cotton candy ever come true; we all know that-... right? 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

There's no way escaping it, might as well embrace the #meme 🙃💚

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The concepts for this one went wild and in all directions, until we eventually settled on one design that could embody the most powerful magic! 🐉✨ And so we've got a perfectly-balanced drink; fruity and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness — a truly divine taste 🪻🐲 #conceptart #indie

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Let's talk about the Dragon's Delight, because this one was a doozy to bring to life. Lorewise, it is said to be infused with the magic of the dragon deities themselves, but how do you convey that visually? 🐉✨ #dnd #visualnovel #cozy #tavern

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Your turn now(!): what other references did you spot? 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

And for the last one that we'll give you for free: EPIC The Musical! A not insignificant time of development was spent listening to this masterpiece, and we also don't question the things Captain Beebug brings back from their long flights on the beach

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Another case of "all the love and appreciation for them", we've got a portrait of Undyne. We've drawn so much motivation and love for game dev from @tobyfox.undertale.com, so there needed to be an Undertale reference in our tavern

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ever wondered what's inside the jar of dirt? We're not even sure the tavernkeeper knows, but we're positive that it probably isn't someone's heart. Probably.

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We have so much appreciation and respect for @insertdisc5.com and @isat-game.bsky.social — also, just massive fans of the game, so Loop needed to be part of the Drowsy Dragon 💕💫 If you haven't played In Stars and Time, no better time than now!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

There's a fair amount of hidden references and easter eggs around the Drowsy Dragon—mainly because we at Gentle Troll are also massive nerds, and it's a way to show appreciation! Haven't noticed any yet? Let us give you a small selection of our favourites, before we let you have a proper look!

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet Legullas! The, uh, perfectly ordinary seagull. Trust us on that. 🐟️

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

You didn't think we don't make memes out of our own characters, right? 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Caught in boredom? In need of a wind-down after work? Want to cry a little bit at the end of a story? May we suggest playing Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker? 👀 -... want to get featured as well? Write a review for Dreamwalker on Steam! #fyp #steam #review #visualnovel #dnd

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Meet Slinky! A lunar reef pygmy octopus that came in for an internship and just-... never left? They are very passionate about keeping the tavernkeeper’s journal neat and organized

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Who among us DOESN'T need a familiar-shaped hamburger? 🥹

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

And, like before, some concept art as a chaser! It ain't easy re-designing something that's been internally deemed a classic! #indiedev #conceptart #dnd #visualnovel

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

More drinks? More drinks. Whenever you need a boost of strength and courage, the Northern Brawler is the right choice. Any energy drink is nothing compared to this magical concoction. 🥊 White Monster who?! #dnd #visualnovel #indiedev

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You thought we were done showing you our little guys? Our wee lads? Meet Captain Beebug! Your friendly AND fuzzy drink mixing assistant 🐝 Won't say no to any drink, no matter how far you've strayed from the recipe

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Ever wondered what our beloved Captain Beebug would look like in a parallel universe? 🐝 These are some of the first concepts and design ideas our amazing artists came up with—which one would you adopt? 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

With the weather getting hotter and our climate crisis running wild, remember to drink enough... and also to regularly hydrate your familiar as well! ☀️🥲

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hopital. We've all been there, though. Remember to drink enough water or another drink of your choice to hydrate, lest your liberation becomes a visit to the ER 🚨

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We'd love to put a spotlight on Lyssa Greywood's review at ScreenHype today—suffice to say that our narrative team felt incredibly seen 🥹 If you want to share your thoughts about the game as well, you can always leave a review on Steam 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Meet Delphi! 🧣⚔️ The local folklore legend—on hiatus! They have fought numerous monsters, saved countless lives... but even heroes aren't immune to getting fed up with work, huh?

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

And, of course, we wouldn't want you missing out on the sketches either! Suffice to say that our artists had a very clear vision of what drinkable love and/or risk of diabetes should look like! 🫠🍬 #indiedev #conceptart #dnd #visualnovel

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We’re back with more drinks! We decided to call this one Crafted Love—it combines the perfect blend of sweetness and refreshment. It’s not only a drink, but also a promise to fulfill your deepest desires. That, and a sugar coma! Which sweet treat couldn't be missing from YOUR Crafted Love? 🩷

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Leave a 🍑 in the comments to be blessed by the potato fairy with the most cheek

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Over time, Andu's behind became a running gag among the team, so what better way to appreciate Leviathan's most caked-up soldier than with its own post?

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Violet Plata at GameGrin wrote a most wonderful review for Dreamwalker that we needed you to see, coming at it from the angle of caution and challenging your own fears. If you want to share your thoughts about the game as well, you can always leave a review on Steam 👀

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Meet, uh... Rune? If that's even their name. 🐸🔮 Definitely doesn't love trying out all kinds of names. And also definitely doesn't steal business plans and secrets when nobody's looking.

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Therapist: Handsome Aegeus isn't real. Handsome Aegeus can't hurt you. Handsome Aegeus:

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You've been flipping through the journal of the Drowsy Dragon and wondered what your star sign pairing would be? We've set up a UQuiz for exactly that purpose! Just a few questions & our scientifically accurate and 100% real algorithm will figure out what zodiac pair suits YOU! 💫 uquiz.com/f23FKj

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Games Composed in Germany is in full swing, and we're part of it! If you're looking for a game to add to your stack, now's a fantastic time to do so! 🐝 Come and celebrate "Games Composed in Germany" with us! store.steampowered.com/sale/Games-C... #madeingermany #indiedev #steam #dnd #visualnovel

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