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The crane game also runs an okayish 40fps, and is a bit glitchy, but is such a good fit that I think I'm going to have to make this work. I'll get back to working on this after the office game is done, so maybe later this year.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 10h

Yess, the device finally has its shitter app.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 12h

Here's the office game's Linux build running 50fps on the Pocket Nova + ArmadaOS. This game and its awkward keyboard-first controls isn't the best fit for the handheld, but the 320x240 resolution is just perfect for the Nova's 4:3 screen.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 29/09/2026

Just got my Pocket Nova in the mail. I'll write a blog post about this later, as I get ArmadaOS installed, and get to know this thing better. The size feels just right for my small hands, though the ergonomics are quite rough. The display also needed a better calibration profile.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 28/09/2026

Thanks! 🙏 Godot is totally worth learning.

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Rockalot @rockalot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Challenge your friends to PvP pinball! 🔵💥🔴 The Bumper Bout demo is OUT NOW on Steam!!! 🤩 store.steampowered.com/app/3938260/... #indiegame #pinball #steamdemo #gaming #indiedev

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 27/09/2026

I've left quite a few social media platforms without any prior notice, so this time I'm trying to do better... When I'm gone, you can reach me on: - ottoojala.com (blog, rss, email, guestbook) - ottoojala.itch.io (play my games) - ko-fi.com/ottoojala (if you're feeling generous and can't help it)

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 27/09/2026

Put on my big person pants yesterday and finally got some sort of scoring added to the game. You'll get points for time, and the objects you get in the hole, and a big bonus for not farting (like in the gif), and a penalty for using cheats.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 27/09/2026

I'd love if it was easier to get games published on these as they're perfect for lightweight indie games. Currently, getting a Godot game on the PortMaster catalogue makes you jump through quite a few hoops.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 26/09/2026

The best I can do for now

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 25/09/2026

Inspiring replies! 🙏 I hope writing them down sparked positive thoughts. I think restoring (and buying and selling) old stuff, like electronics and furniture, is dream job material to me. Or maybe photography, or carpentry. Gamedev has been absolutely excellent as a hobby, can recommend.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 25/09/2026

Game developers, what's your fallback career? Or better yet, your dream job outside #gamedev?

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 23/09/2026

The office generation is random, which mostly produces pretty generic rooms, but every once in a while you get a room with just a few objects. Like a set of weights and a camcorder, perfect for a motivating workout session. And a cabinet for warming up.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 21/09/2026

That's my face! Thanks Florian for the interview! It feels super nice whenever someone mentions you or something you've made on an actual website, not just on social media. Feels so much more like an actual thing. Write blogs, mention people, make it real, ???, PROFIT.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 21/09/2026

I'm probably connecting it just to my RPI4, which has composite video too, so I was thinking of getting a cheaper RCA to RF modulator instead, but a HDMI to RF would be more general purpose (and fun) I guess.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 20/09/2026

The basic Bsky RSS feed doesn't include the posts' image/video thumbnails unfotunately. If you want to stay on Bsky, I'd suggest using lists instead of feeds. I think the feeds are only good for finding people to add to your lists (or their actual blogs to your RSS reader).

A screenshot of Bsky lists with badly drawn icons next to them.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 19/09/2026

Found this little noise maker from the flea market today for 5 euros. It's got a BW screen, but maybe it'd still be worth it to get an RF modulator to actually display stuff on it? Happened to have just the right power adapter for it, too. Never throw those away :---)

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 19/09/2026

#ScreenshotSaturday Tweaking the joint parameters made the character physics a little more stable. (Still, I suspect first-time players have about a 0% chance of getting that door open...) Also: -added more partcile effects. -the skin parts of the character are now grippier than the clothed parts.

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FRACTiLE games @fractilegames.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Starting from October 1st, Phobos Down will be 100% FREE on all supported platforms! If you wish to support my #gamedev work, you can buy the game right now at a 75% discount. www.fractilegames.com/phobos-down/ #indiegame #twinstickshooter #shootemup #steamsale

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 18/09/2026

If you know Soccer Physics, and/or if you're into designing simple physics-based games yourself, this episode of Games Every Designer Should Play is for you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5qn...

youtube.com

Soccer Physics: Why Is This So Fun? | Small Games Every Designer Should Play Podcast

YouTube video by Games Every Designer Should Play

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Florian Verdier @floriannechekuv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do you remembered Flash? It's one of the path I took to discover video games... That's Why I decided to dedicate an entire article on it, and notably the @ottoojala.com 's Soccer Physics ! Have a good reading ^^ playstationinside.fr/soccer-physi...

playstationinside.fr

Soccer Physics is the funniest game you could possibly play

As games get more and more complex, and the world is eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of GTA 6, I’m back with another interesting find—one that’s even more intriguing than…

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 18/09/2026

I love guestbooks <3 Best social media.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 17/09/2026

Yeah, there's a chance this iteration of the logo sends the wrong message...

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

Thanks a lot! :---) I also just found my way to Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...

commons.wikimedia.org

Search media - Wikimedia Commons

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

The weird thing is, it is surprisingly intuitive to fly in this (if you've been playing for a year - if not, probably not so much).

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

I'm not sure if this needs scores, but I could make it so that you get points for the stuff you throw in the hole, or if you finish the level quick enough, or maybe bonus points for not farting at all.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

Here's what the whole game looks like currently - now with the "between offices" part added. It just fades to black as you fart-fly far enough, and starts the next level. Or you can also use the console to start it. (The second office has a light switch on the wall. Didn't remember this had them.)

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

Yess. And actually, if you know of any sources for CC BY recordings of this, let me know :--)

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 16/09/2026

Had to duckduckgo this! Yeah, that'd fit :--)

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 15/09/2026

Cool. Took me quite a few clicks to get to drawing anything with it but I'm sure this is nice once you get used to how it works.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 15/09/2026

Feels nice, though I'd prefer to have some basic drawing tools, too.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 15/09/2026

Yeah, I'm no expert either, and Inkscape is probably a solid choice! It probably pays off to learn how to use it.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

Thanks! At least this is different.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

Thanks! Affinity was smart enough to block the first two temp emails I tried using, so maybe it's not for me, but Graphite feels like something I could use :---) I also found some minor annoyances in Vectorholic already, so I might still have to shop around.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

I also read a bit about webmentions, but I'm afraid they might actually just ruin indieweb for me. WarpPoint is kind of interesting (www.warppoint.games) even though the constant hover-on animations prevent me from actually browsing their site.. But the "modern webring" idea is really cool, I think.

warppoint.games

Warp Point

A curated list of gaming blogs that support RSS.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

At first, this game was about a turd on skis. Can't remember there being any poop trails, though.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

Yeah, the more special your need, the more sense it probably makes to just learn to use something that's more capable. I tried Inkscape and Krita, too, but this was the first one that actually felt like it did things the way I wanted to, even if it is quite limited in features.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

I'm always happy to see someone stop being active on social media. My exit plan is my website, and starting to write a blog there. It feels so good to not have any likes or comments there, just a link to email if someone wants to contact, and some anonymous interactive elements for keeping it fun.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

Thanks! This looks like something that's good for layout design, too. I'm mostly on Mac, so I'll bookmark this and give it a go later. It's been one or two years years since I last used Adobe products, but most of the UI is still in my muscle memory, unfortunately...

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

yield(get_tree(), "physics_frame") yield(get_tree(), "physics_frame") is always the answer.

A screengrab from Godot editor showing some poorly written code.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

I do almost zero refactoring, and it's okay as long as I only work on small, 1-2 month projects. But now, as I've been getting back to this one older project, I gotta admit it took me a while to figure out that a script called PoopTrail is where I handle grabbing objects.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

I've been looking for an easy to use vector drawing app for making simple logos. This is probably the best one yet - I think it has Adobe-like anchor point handling since it feels so familiar to use, and it's really simple, too. vectorholic.com (free, ad-supported) Any other recommendations?

vectorholic.com

Vectorholic — Free Vector Graphics Editor in Your Browser

Free browser-based vector editor. Opens .ai files, real vector tools, no install and no sign-up. Your files never leave your computer.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

How many suggested getting into woodworking instead?

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 14/09/2026

It's going to be the tutorial/between offices space, I think :--) Just with some random furniture floating around, in addition.

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Otto Ojala @ottoojala.com · 11/09/2026

Thanks! :---) I was actually just going through your links! Don't you have a website?

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