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Pastime Games

@pastime-games.bsky.social
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Co-author of the proto-MMO, Avatar (1979) on PLATO. Now returning to my roots. Currently deploying turn-based space strategy, Solar Dominion. Next up: new RPGs. #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #retrogaming

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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Some unintentional testing when I left a browser in the game overnight (2,000+ rounds). The AIs interact with one eventually taking control. I may let it run a while longer to verify that the remaining AI NPC will conquer the player. solar-dominion.pastime.games. #gamedev #retrogaming #solodev
Game position after over 2,000 rounds where the human player team remains with one AI player who has conquered the other AI teams.
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Looking for websites and other channels that promote web games, especially for hobbyists. The showcase channel in the Discord site for Gamedev.js, but more organized with tagging. Already on itch.io. Kongregate? Others seem to have a lot of advertising. Suggestions? #gamedev #retrogaming
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Daniel Perry @netruk44.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Are you looking for a different way to browse games on Steam? I'm working on a map of Steam, and would like some people to try out an early version. Tell me what could be better! Not all the games are there yet, but it's close. Link: www.danieltperry.me/project/test... #indiedev #solodev #steam
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Adding a little juiciness with laser fire and explosions! Solar Dominion solar-dominion.pastime.games #gamedev #solodev #indiedev #retrogaming
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Thinking of promoting your game on social media? Alas, the top channels don't have great API access options to help streamline your efforts. Hoping Bluesky continues to grow! #gamedev www.pewresearch.org/internet/202...
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Americans’ Social Media Use 2025
YouTube remains the most popular, but adults are increasingly using Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Reddit. Use of some platforms varies by age, gender, and race and ethnicity.
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Image of Solar Dominion at a low zoom level. Planets move in orbit around the sun with position updates each 10-second turn. Single-player with five AI opponents. Desktop or mobile in browser - no install. pastimegames.itch.io/solar-dominion #indiegame #solodev #gamedev #webdev
Solar Dominion with multiple planets and ships showing a ship navigation dashed line with arrowhead. All global and ship controls visible.
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Solar Dominion solar-dominion.pastime.games is now live! You can also find it at pastimegames.itch.io. Solar Dominion is a turn-based space strategy game where you control a team competing against AIs to conquer the solar system. Browser-based for desktop and mobile. #indiegame #solodev #gamedev
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Pastime Games @pastime-games.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Solar Dominion solar-dominion.pastime.games is now live! You can also find it at pastimegames.itch.io. Solar Dominion is a turn-based space strategy game where you control a team competing against other AI teams to conquer the solar system. No install required. Browser-based for desktop and mobile.
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