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I noticed some confusion around the throwing action since it wasn't immediately obvious what was going on when active. So I'm working on adding more visual clarity to it! Now it has a simple idle animation for the wind up and the sprite is darker + starts further away from you. 😌 #gamedev

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 25/09/2026

For the next 14 days you will all live in fear of me pressing this button and sending a new unread email to your spam folder! 😈 Cower in fear of your filters failing to prevent this notification from assaulting your eyes!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 24/09/2026

1AM and I'm here packing food into boxes and boxes into fridges and throwing boxes on trays because something kept eating my items if I did it this exact way. 🫠🔨

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 23/09/2026

Very recent change to something pretty basic. Now you can see all interactables within reach and freely swap your targeting between them. Also changed this range to be circular instead of just what was directly in front of you!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 22/09/2026

Steam should definitely add an extra 1000 hrs to that play time to cover debugging in the shower and me dragging my face across the keyboard 😌

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 17/09/2026

Yes, I am one of those people that likes to trap NPCs just to watch them squirm. 😌 Maybe they'll pay me some coin for their freedom if I watch them long enough!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 08/09/2026

The demo is fast approaching! September 25th isn't just a random date I picked (well, it is... but still!) Last year Gobutiko was part of the the GDoC Expo Direct, so I'm excited to be launching the demo in this year's GDoC Steam event! I'm really looking forward to it! 😌 #GDoCExpo

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 02/09/2026

Also, um... What is bluesky smoking? I'm pretty sure that ain't portuguese

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 02/09/2026

You may have noticed it in the new trailer, but I've added some flair to Composure Break! That's not all though This is now the primary way you'll unlock Concept Cores in Gobutiko! If you haggle against a merchant that uses a core, then breaking them unlocks it in Takk's Core Shop! #gamedev #godot

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 28/08/2026

The time is (now+28)! Gobutiko The Demo will be available to try on Steam September 25, 2026! * Be Goblin ✔️ * Throw dice ✔️ * Run shop ✔️ * Get coins ✔️ Check out the new trailer and Steam page! Wishlist the game if you haven't yet! store.steampowered.com/app/3714220/...

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 03/03/2026

Another concept art drop! This was the last iteration before tackling the pixel art design (and yes there was a version of the pixel art design with hair). Short goblins are best goblins, just look at em!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 02/03/2026

Using a Steam Deck to run woodburning software for a laser engraver. Because why the fuck not? Just a quick test, but looks pretty good so far! Adorable chocobo courtesy of @mangohusein.bsky.social

A steam deck connected to an xtool laser engraver.

An image of a chocobo reading a book is burned into a piece of plywood

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 01/03/2026

Yay for discovering cool things! I did get one cool thing from Kickstarter that I still use even today! The mogic bagel thingie, still super convenient

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 28/02/2026

Don't think I ever shared how Gobutiko is doing on the wishlists grind! I had a chuckle this morning reaching 151 deletions in time for pokemon's anniversary! I consider it a fun achievement lol😌 Doing pretty good though! I see you goblins, thanks for the support so far! 😀

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 28/02/2026

Goober bounces between keys until typing stops, though I can only "type" so fast on a gamepad lol

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 28/02/2026

I spent way too long trying to figure out how to call the OS virtual keyboard for text input with a gamepad. I got mad, gave up, and said "fuck it" I'll make it myself! So please enjoy a pink goober bouncing on keyboard keys 😌 #GameDev #Godot #IndieGame #Gobutiko

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 24/02/2026

Adding some more concept art to this thread! This time trying to move away from some of the human features. This one looked pretty mean, but much closer to being its own thing!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 22/02/2026

I know things are more convenient now with cloud saves and stuff, but something about having a dedicated physical storage device this cool made it feel like no matter what, my memories are safe in my pocket! ...Until my dumbass dropped it in the toilet bowl.

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 17/02/2026

While I'm busy slamming my head on a keyboard here's some concept art for #Gobutiko! This one is for our little goober, courtesy of @bnegri.art! We didn't keep this design, as I was aiming for slightly less human-like features. I love the look though! 😍 #gamedev #indiegame #conceptart

concept art of a goblin merchant. they are wearing a pointed cloth hat, ear piercings, and a simple merchant's tunic

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 07/02/2026

I'm still quite a fan of their default look already, but something about grayscale goblin feels right lol

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 07/02/2026

Workin on a character creation menu for the little goober! Still need to rework a few of the preset colors to blend a bit better, but liking the results so far! #indiegame #gamedev #godot

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 30/01/2026

Absolute Laziness really is my guiding light. I got tired of digging through storage bins to put together a shop order so I added an option to automate it. As long as you're holding a container and have the items stored SOMEWHERE they'll auto transfer to you. 👍 Laziness, fuck yeah!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 30/01/2026

There we go! Pretty satisfied with the godot plush for now. Had some fun with the flavor text on it too! Now on to more uh.. "productive" tasks 😭

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 28/01/2026

I'm so late to the godot plush train, but I couldn't focus on my dev work last night so I decided to practice some pixelart instead! Gonna spruce it up a bit more later and then I think I'll make it a decorative item for Gobutiko 👍

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 27/01/2026

and for those of you who prefer watching me suffer when I talk about UI work. This is what that shit looked like while I tried debugging it all morning just to get that first clip. This is the truth behind game development. It's just "wtf is even going on here" all the way down.😑

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 27/01/2026

For someone who hates working on UI, I sure do spend a lot of time on it!🫠 I don't remember if I've showed off the Cash Register menu before, but today I've added Shop Orders to it. So you can keep track of their due dates, rewards, and even see who ordered it!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 26/01/2026

Okay, #godot 4.6 was already looking mighty tempting, but this feature right here nearly brought me to tears! 🥹

Screenshot from Godot's 4.6 feature highlights. It is focused on the "Step Out Control" feature description

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 26/01/2026

The only thing sustaining me is the glorious fucking smell of coffee brewing 🫠

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 15/01/2026

Ok so hear me out! I know this was like almost a year ago but I finally remembered the game! It was called Tactics Arena Online! I remembered it this morning and then recalled this convo 😂

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 05/01/2026

Been a minute since I showed progress here! Here's a preview of how you can help out the villagers in town with your top-notch merchant skills. They may even reward you for your help! You'll have to deal with a bit of their back seat haggling though. 😅 #gamedev #indiegame #Gobutiko

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 11/12/2025

Hell yeah board games! Several years back I designed and 3D printed a physical version of Armello that I'm still quite in love with (though I'm never doing that again lol)

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 04/12/2025

Been working on sprucing up the move in sequences for the other merchants. Here's a draft of where this one is at so far! There's something weirdly satisfying about just emoting for dialog instead of using text!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 15/11/2025

All I wanna do is sleep today... A blanket of grass looks so comfy. #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 12/11/2025

Why does this feel like a monkey's paw situation?

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 07/11/2025

#Gobutiko is an item shop sim where dice rolls do the haggling! 👺Be Goblin 🎲Hurl dice at people to change the price 💥Improve your haggling by equipping dice effects ⛏️Decorate your shop 🤝Meet new merchants 🪑Collect furniture/items 🗒️Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/1507820/... #PitchYaGame

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 23/10/2025

Take a detour and add a little keybind menu. How long could that possibly take? I'm sure you'll knock that out in a couple hours, no biggie right?! This rabbit hole was like 2 damn weeks of my time!

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 04/10/2025

I forgot to put a cap on the customer spawn rate and ended up with a retail apocalypse 😂

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 04/10/2025

Been a while #screenshotsaturday! Here's a new feature I've been working on for "officially" claiming land for your shop. It isn't a hard restriction, but instead an incentive to keep your shop in a specific area by granting bonuses to your shop's popularity and item values! #gamedev #indiegame

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 25/09/2025

🎲New Dice Effect: Stop Loss📉 A dice effect that triggers when the current price would result in a loss of +20% to let you close out the deal at a 15% loss instead. The idea came to me after my opponent rolled a 6 three times in a row and I got pissy about it. 😂 #gamedev #indiegame #Gobutiko

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 24/09/2025

Me too, buddy... Me too.

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 16/09/2025

Yup, I forgot to post this! Gobutiko is featured in the Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 @gdocexpo.com The Steam showcase is live! You can watch the GDoCExpo Direct at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 8pm UTC. 🎉Support your indies🎉 🔗 Direct: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdR1... #Indiegame #GameDevsofColor

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 13/09/2025

Goofed up on the AI and left the Tavern Keeper wandering the map. Calling her over to the shop register was apparently too much effort for her and she gave up half way through lol. "Screw it, just yell your order from across the river!"😂

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 13/09/2025

So while setting up the shops, I thought it would be nice if you could see at a glance what that shop's "Featured Merch" was without having to go through menus. These displays will update daily to show any high demand items the shop has! #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev #Gobutiko

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 12/09/2025

Literally all you had to do guys! You wanted pikachu tails? Lean into that shit 😂

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 12/09/2025

I got so distracted ranting about that mega Raichu design, I almost forgot to post this. 🎲Gobutiko will be in the Cozy Job Simulators event on Steam! Is beating your customers with dice to siphon more cash cozy? Probably! 🎉Tomorrow, September 13, 2025 @ 1:00PM ET🎲 #gamedev #indiegame #CozySimFest

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 12/09/2025

Image 1 is Raichu (it's not that creative, but still Raichu). Image 2 is NOT a Raichu, it's Vampire Pikachu. Somebody couldn't imagine a world where anybody would choose to evolve their mascot and thought "let's just keep denying Raichu it's identity so the kids can keep their tiny plush rat". 😤

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 26/08/2025

Been a while since I tested haggling with the animations turned off... Between the speed and all the effects going off this is damn near indecipherable 😂

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 26/08/2025

Here's the first iteration on the UI for Customer Effects. I figure having it only show names first with a prompt to view details is a good way to save on space. Though they won't usually a full set of 3 equipped. #gamedev #indiegame #godot

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NCrafters @gobutiko.com · 22/08/2025

I've needed to make this tool for a while, but kept putting it off. It's a tool for quickly adding/editing translation keys/text without needing to go mess with my CSV file directly. I can even preview how they'll appear in a RichtextLabel! It's ugly, but it works! 🎉 #godot #gamedev #indiegame

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