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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

"Some outfit designs for Shadows of Dawn, which would you like your character to wear? www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #indiedev"

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

At 7pm EST today, Tues March 3, 2026, I’ll be appearing on an online panel discussion called ”The Comics vs the Fascists – A Will Eisner Week 2026 Event.” The event is FREE, but you have to register. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social #willeisnerweek

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The mysterious artist 'Elise Taggart' left these poems behind before The Fall... www.nextplayergames.com/sod Text by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #poetry #indiedev

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Which faction will you align with? The Caretakers, keepers of all things natural. The Fused, cyborgs who embrace technology. Age of Legend, creators of monstrous creatures. And more! www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #GameDev #UE #UE5 #indiedev

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Too much freedom in game systems creates instability. In Shadows of Dawn we let players choose their paths freely: speed, damage, stealth, regen, etc. To avoid degenerate playstyles, we preemptively build the most extreme combinations we can imagine to test them before we ship.

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Behind-the-scenes footage, setting up the Gleam power generator in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopment #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

What really makes a person human? Explore this question in Shadows of Dawn. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Ever wonder what you need to get started as a level designer? Here's what our lead designer Tim recommends. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for 3D animation and animation blueprints. www.nextplayergames.com/sod #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Check out this blog post to see a video of me talking about what it's like working on "Shadows of Dawn": www.ariekaplan.com/watch-me-tal... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #videogames #FPS #RPG @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Player review - Hot take from our friend Noah! Next Player Games community Discord and social media links: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #gameplay #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Neighbors Are Coming was a book made before the aliens came. Little did we know they would not be this friendly... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #art #artist

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

People often wonder what game designers do... here's a sneak peek. Remember to check out our KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Tim, responsible for level design, VFX, combat design and more!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Next Player Games: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Socials: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #discord #scifi

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Chernabog @chernabog1988.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Compilation video of my latest gear paintings over the last few years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4h... #art #3dPrinting #kineticArt #artist

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Gear Painting Compilation 02

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others. youtu.be/cC46rhM6GQE?... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

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Meet the Team - Systems Designer Ari - FULL VIDEO

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Arie Kaplan @ariekaplan.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Yesterday, I was a guest on a TV talk show called “Great Day Houston.” Host Deborah Duncan and I talked about my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.” Check out the entire interview HERE: www.khou.com/article/ente... #KHOU11 #DeborahDuncan #GreatDayHouston #superstitions

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"The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions" by Arie Kaplan

Author Arie Kaplan shares the fascinating history of superstitions in cultures around the world

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Player review - Get in early to become part of the creative collective! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Linktr.ee: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #gamedesign

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Shadows of Dawn @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for rigging animation and UE animation blueprints!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #Creative #art #UE #UE5

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