iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I think the hardest thing about having ADHD is not having that ONE THING that is your passion. I wish I could just devote all my time to pixel art, or writing, or streaming, or game design, or, or, or... But having so many things I want to do just creates a burnout that leaves me hollow & lost - ugh

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I want to get back into content creation/streaming but I'm struggling to find my footing (especially with this new job about to start up) I low-key wish I had a #Vtuber manager that I could make plans with. Just feeling overwhelmed & lost in all the things I COULD DO that I'm stuck doing nothing 💔

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I decided that it was too big so I'm remaking it smaller 💕

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I haven't been able to do much pixel art these past few days due to classes, but I AM able to mindlessly cross stitch during lectures 🪡 And cross stitching is just IRL pixel art right? (Featuring @santasatsune.bsky.social )

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I am very much debating on coming back to streaming for character creations streams. I feel like doing a bunch of cute pixel art of all my NPCs could be cozy and fun 💕 I won't know for sure until October since I'm starting a new job in August, but fingers crossed 🤞

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Happy birthday Mom. I would not be the woman I am today if it wasn't for everything you did for me and I can only hope to become half the woman you were. You will forever be my best friend. I love you so much and I miss you even more. Happy birthday.

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The primordial calling to be a horse girl is real. So of course my #indiegame will have a small handful of different horses available for mounts 💕🐴 #Solodev #Indiedev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Updates are going to be a bit slower the next few months because I'm taking summer classes. I'll try to post something at least once a week!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I'm hoping to get all the basics pre-coded before I start working on the writing of the game that way I don't have to worry about the mechanics and can just focus on the actual story progression without being sidetracked 900 million times ☠️ #Solodev #indiedev #RPGMaker

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

#POC community - Please let me know if you feel represented with the 5 skin tone palettes I've used for my #indiegame I want to try & represent as many people as possible, so please please please let me know if there is a shade I should add so you can feel seen🙏 💕 #Solodev #Indiedev #pixelart

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I AM SCREAMING!!!! This has come out SO GOOD!!! This is LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than where I started on my original game. I cannot stress enough - PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!! I don't think I've been this proud of something in a while 💕 #Pixelart #solodev #indiedev #indiegame

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I need like a #pixelart mentor. How the heck do I shade this section of a guy's neck? Like I know there is supposed to be a shadow, but like they also have an adams apple so how do I shade that too? UGH 😵‍💫

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I don't think I will ever be able to #pixelart non-round heads LMAO This might be my "how do you know it's my art" art style 🤣 It's definitely getting better though!!! #Solodev #Indiedev #indiegame

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Going to have to rework both of these in a different style for the new game ☠️ I think I'm leaning more towards a Fire Emblem-ish style but I still want to keep it anime inspired. Maybe I'll try Fire Emblem meets 90s anime style 🤔

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

These ones are a little more nuanced and require a bit more fine tuning - but the bones are there! #solodev #indiedev #indiegame #RPGMaker

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Working on a reference log of game elements for quick access while programming. What other types of quests/puzzles/mechanics do you like in games? #Indiedev #solodev #indiegame #RPGMaker

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

New project will let you choose between 3 pronouns and 5 different skin tones! I'm hoping to figure out how to let you change your outfit as you play too. I love customization in games 💕 #Indiedev #solodev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

After getting some life updates, I'm probably going to start working on a smaller scale project since my current game is incredibly time intensive and I'll no longer be able to give it the attention it needs without burning out. On to the back burner you go. #Indiedev #Solodev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

First attempt at making a pathway map! Using @vectoraith.bsky.social #Pixelart #tileset that I modded a smidge 💕 I am loving how it's coming out, but obviously I'm still new to it and it could probably use some tweaking. So any advice is super welcomed! #Solodev #Indiedev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

#ChronicIllness is an #Indiedev #Solodev worst nightmare 😭 Like please...it's been three days. Just let me sit at my PC and make cute little pixel doodles. I yearn for the pixel mines lol.

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

So my current game is 32x32 for #Pixelart but I'm low-key thinking I want to drop down to 16x16 because I just love how tiny everything is & then pop to 32x32 for fights. Does anyone know what screen sizes I should alter my #RpgMaker to for 16x16? Overworld, town, & interior 🙏 #Indiedev #Solodev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Another #pixelart timelapse for my new #OC 💕 Watching this back I think I am going to redo the braid over her eye to be more like the original design but have the blocking of the second design. This is why I love timelapses, they give me a chance to step back and look over everything.

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Three years ago I left my ex fiancé. I thought that marriage just wasn't for me. And when my mom passed, I couldn't imagine not having her there. But @santasatsune.bsky.social stood by me, through everything, loving & supporting me. And I couldn't imagine my life without him. He said "yes" 💕

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

At midnight I proposed to @santasatsune.bsky.social and he said YES! I did record it, so I'll post the audio after I edit it. Happy 3 year anniversary darling! 🎨: vhenyfire

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

ADHD and #pixelart are a blessing. There is always something to work on if your brain doesn't want to be bothered with a certain aspect of the drawing lol. (However, I will eventually have to deal with the monstrosity that is the body lol)

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Another timelapse of my #pixelart and a sneak peek of the new #OC I'm making! It's been such a struggle to sit down and do art these past few days. But with the small window I am able to work, I try to make the most of it for you guys!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

@santasatsune.bsky.social is such a goober 💕 I seriously cannot wait for the new #FantasyLife to come out! The original was a huge part of my life and is a big inspiration for my current game - so I cannot wait to see what's in store!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Decided to do a timelapse of my #pixelart and add fun commentary 😆 Spent HOURS looking up references and inspo pics. Going to try combining a few of my favorite styles!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Haven't posted #pixelart or #indiedev #solodev content in a smooth minute due to being in tilesheet hell. So here is consolation Emcee in a box.

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

#Solodev struggles continue when you are at your wits end as to why the tileset colors are not matching in your #pixelart and it's because one set was saved as indexed while the other was saved as RBG ☠️ I am too sick/in pain for these shenanigans!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I just spent the last 6 hours reformatting and animating water tilesets so they could work in #RPGMakerMZ #solodev life can sometimes be mind numbing lol 🤪

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Another #pixelart warmup! This time I decided to make @santasatsune.bsky.social in my #tamagotchi P style.

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

@balmut.bsky.social was a MVP & helped me figure it out!!! Introducing Emcee! She is an #oc that will be featured in my games (though her outfit might change a bit lol). This was done in my #pixelart dolly style which is VASTLY different from my game style. But I wanted to share her nonetheless 💕

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Well I was going to share one of the #OC from my game but @bsky.app doesn't allow me to upload my own gifs and since I work in #pixelart converting to mov ruins the quality... I'll have to figure out some way to share her with you...

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

#Pixelart warmup! Working on modding my #tamagotchi P to have a few custom characters - so of course I am starting with Ame 💕 Really tried keeping the Tamagotchi look while staying true to her design. It was a fun little challenge!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Really hoping my guys will look better with hair and clothes 🤣 But I am OBSESSED with how my girls turned out!!!! 💅 #Pixelart #IndieDev #SoloDev

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Don't stop practicing and refining your #pixelart 💕 I still have a lot of work to do with the eyes, but I'm finally happy with the body and head shape! (Yes, I will fix the shadows on the body lol)

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

My specialties lie in people/animals, so doing #pixelart of a tree is a new one for me... Any guidance/tips would be super appreciated. #Solodev #Indiedev life is always about learning new things!

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Does anyone else work on their #Indiegame in a journal (maybe 2). There is just something calming about being able to sit down wherever and work on my game without being stuck at a PC all day. So fellow #Gamedev community, where do you keep all the planning for your games?

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Working on #CharacterCreation for my #indiegame & these are the current available hairstyles. Are there any hairstyles you'd like me to add? I want to be as inclusive as possible so please post ref photos below 🙏 #Pixelart #Aseprite

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

This is my flagship #OC Ame! She's essentially my online persona; created as a way to represent myself but keep my personal image protected. While she won't be featured in my video games, she is a part of my brand identity & I wanted to introduce her nonetheless💕 Art by Yuyoko

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Mei Mei @inkrithwriting.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Hi Bluesky! My name is Mei Mei & I'm currently an #indiedev #solodev working on her first project in #RPGMakerMZ . I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you & I hope to make a lot of friends along the way!

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