iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There is so much going on in this screenshot I took. I had to share it. (I'm testing out an idea I had if you wanted context.) #OblivionRemastered #ElderScrollsOblivion #Oblivion

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Say "Hello" to this small ray of sunshine! He's growing in an old fabric sack we once attempted to grow potatoes from. If you need motivation. Be as stubborn as this sunflower. I didn't even notice him until yesterday. And yes. He's been watered. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Have you tried Dungeon Forge yet? keepernovaice.itch.io/dungeon-forge #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

For those curious, I know how to work within limitations. Last time I attempted making animated sprites was Sam Fisher in a Final Fantasy VI Style. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Note process I did was messy as hell when approaching my Sam Fisher Character Analysis. #SplinterCell

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

After a year and rereading all nine Splinter Cell novels, I took it upon myself to complete a (referential mind you) Character Analysis of Sam Fisher. It's over 100+ pages. Plus some for formatting for ease of access. Enjoy. Link: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #SplinterCell

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I'm so glad that Dungeon Forge ended up becoming something stable. I was ready to through it out the window multiple times. Its prototype back June had me in loops. I'm just happy to see it functioning and of use. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

"There is no way someone can change who they are in the course of a short time span. It's just who they are." Me: #FinalFantasy

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Dungeon Forge is now available! keepernovaice.itch.io/dungeon-forge Generate editable dungeon layouts, reshape rooms and corridors, furnish spaces, build maps manually, save projects, and export finished maps as PNG files all for free! #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #TTRPG #RPG #MapEditor

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

High Resolution Interior Background Quincy’s Diner I made for my game Frostbite. I know it's not perfect, but there's a charm to it that even if I am critical of my own work; It's cozy. That was my goal for this piece. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Looking at one of my oldest games. I'm currently working on a more accurate rewrite and not a mess. This occurred to me when I was struggling in odd places. It's for the best and I hope it brings improvement. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Frostbite is now available! keepernovaice.itch.io/frostbite A narrative driven horror game set in the frozen wilderness surrounding Whiteridge. Manage warmth, condition, noise, and limited supplies while survival remains key. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For those that want a close up look on the logo I made for my procedural plot generator. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Finished a procedural plot generator for brainstorming story ideas today! The Ink Oracle is now available to use for free on Itch! keepernovaice.itch.io/the-ink-oracle (Logo made my me 🐌) #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Final Playtest Cleared. Five days until Frostbite's Official Release. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

If you're reading this. Frostbite is pushing for it's final playtest. Everything is on schedule 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Everything has been progressing really well, actually. May have taken an extra day, but I'm glad I took the time. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It's great we're getting an uncut version of this movie. I always felt pieces and segments were missing or unfinished. I'll look forward to rewatching The X-Files on Hulu. In other news? It doesn't feel like 18 years have passed. 💀🐌

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

There are times where I find something that matches better as I work on other background environments and polish. That's why you use layers. It's all a part of the process. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The Female Hammerite I made awhile back. Wish I could use her for one of my game projects, but no hard in having her serve a baseline guide in how I might handle future projects #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design #ThiefTheDarkProject #ThiefGold #ThiefGame

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

When I think abut pixel art restriction. I think about how certain 90s adventure games were made. Much like where I've found the winter assets for my project. You learn a lot throughout the process. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Yes, because I couldn't find proper interior assets for Frostbite I've had to dive into making my own. Not revealing too much until release day. Been trying my best handling certain restrictions. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

July 29th. That's my current deadline for Frostbite. Don't quote me on that. I want to see if it's possible depending on several key factors. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Development is going okay. Maybe a little slow. Formatting. Fixing up backgrounds. Playtesting. All the good stuff. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Disappointed that I couldn't get exactly what I had in mind to work, but I still wanted visuals. I can still make the scene art work. Though I am very limited. Had to bite the bullet on that decision. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Think I settled on a final UI Design for Frostbite. Working on implementing assets. Simplified the UI System for presentation and added a separate section for field notes. Including custom player notes. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Slowly chipping away. This UI is still in development mode. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Missed WordPad so much that I’m making my own. Included a dark mode so far. Still working on it. I intend on making it free once it’s done with what I have in mind 🐌

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Got the new free assets to work. Reworked some of ideas inside the prototype and I even made a separate enemies folder. Made the browser more UI Friendly. Working on loose ends. 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This is what I’ve been busy making. It’s currently in the middle of its playtest phase. #GameDev #IndieGameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

RAVEN!!! RAVEN!! Look how HUGE he is!!

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This took longer than expected. Coloring turned out great, though! 🐌 #ThiefTheDarkProject #Hammerite #Fanart #Art #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The difficult part isn't what you think. It's fitting a female in clear male designed armor, but trying to keep it lore accurate according to the Hammerites and Thief and primarily Thief The Dark Project... there are and never have been female Hammerites.

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Complete Hammerite Compendium of Precepts, Regimens and Rules of Conduct The frontend of Social Media gets linked Version 3 Yes, you are free to use them wherever you see fit. However, I ask you give credit. This was not easy🫩 docs.google.com/document/d/1... #ThiefTheDarkProject

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Old painting I did of Cloud Strife back in my High School Days 🐌 It’s terrible I know. The one I did on paper concept went to my friend Ashley because she was in pure fangirl mode 🤷‍♀️

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I really wonder if I got the chance to learn more about Ruby and/or Java that I could continue improving smaller aspects of my projects? #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Last portrait I had to heavily rework as I finalize a style and get a sense of it being less busy. Before on left. After on right. This should give me an idea of working on in-game portraits. I have a long list 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Caught myself a little blindsided as I was trying to replace Scarlet’s finalized portrait on how much I’ve improved. Seeing it side by side really brought perspective surrounding my journey this far 🐌 #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design

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KeeperNovaIce @keepernovaice.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Leaning moreso into my own unique take on Michael Jackson in this drawing. Inspiration branching from his Earth Song Attire and late 90s esk hairstyle. Enjoy. 🐌 #MichaelJackson #MJArt #Fanart #Art #Design

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