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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Lately, my music habits have been gravitating towards a lot Black Flag and other punk bands like Rancid and Bad Religion. Playing this on bass these days has been a blast. youtu.be/lpOktupkl0c

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Black Coffee

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I'm back on FF Tactics and damn what an amazing game. Dialogue can be too in your face, with everyone almost monologuing in detail about their believes, etc., but it's also so great at showing how even your enemies are hopeless and resigned to this endless "eat or be eaten" world that is Ivalice.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I cannot stop thinking the monumental progress we have made so far with Folk Tales in the last year or so. We still have a long way to go, but now the long road seems exciting rather than scary. I guess we are staying true to the studio's motto after all: "We dream it. We make it." 💪

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last week was demanding for me with all the debugging for the game but seeing the people playtesting the prototype with enthusiasm made it all worth it and re-validating for me. I'm an indie games creator, and I'm creating my own RPG as part of a team. That's all that matters and that I ever wanted.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I've been on a Sonic craze this week with The Murder Of.., Colors, Generations and Mania. God I love that blue fella. And I'm sure I can learn a thing or two about game design from it for our game. I know there is something there.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Started and finished In Stars And Time the other week. It's an RPG Maker game about a lil' guy that is on the end of his journey to defeat an evil king along with his party when he suddendly discovers he is stuck on a time loop and needs to find out what is going on. It is as good as it sounds!

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Been thinking of making a devlog for the game but I'm undecided on whether to do it on the project's page on itch io or to start writing on substack. Maybe I can do short updates on itch and then longer entries and more thorough ones on substack.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Started this game from some years ago, In Stars and Time: an RPG about time loops. So far so good, but I still feel I haven't even scratched the surface of it, yet!

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Update, I have not finished it yet lol I had way more fun this time than on Steam so yay for that!

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Moving forward in my quest to finish every Final Fantasy game I have pending, I'm back again at FF12. This was my first PS2 game ever, but I played most of it on Steam. Still, like FF7, I feel this time around on Switch will be the time I finish it and also become a fan of it. 💜💪

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I still cannot believe seeing the great reception the new prototype had when we showcased it in person. Definitely worth the effort.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Totally unrelated, but I started rehearsing with a band some months ago and our first gig is around the corner so I'm kinda excited to be back on stage with my bass. 😅

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Finished Final Fantasy 4, the Pixel Remaster, today. It's one of those games that, after finishing it and putting down the controller, I end up saying "man, i'm happy i played this". And, as a game designer, I feel I've learnt from it, too. W game.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I've been going back to Mario Odyssey's post-game lately and let me say I am addicted to it again. In a few days, I managed to get almost 100 moons, and now I'm at 701, with 100% being 880 of those little things

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

On my journey to understand japanese, I decided to play Cuphead in it since it is not text-heavy. I'm doing it old-school. Don't know a word? I will google it or die without knowing what did I just read and how to pronounce it. それでも...　何もわからないwwww

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Something all those youtube tips about indie game development don't tell you is that since we are all a bunch of computer cavemen, going out and exercising is so damn important. I swear I feel so energized thanks to these last 6 months on the gym. My Steam review of Working Out is positive 👍

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

For any potential #mutuals, I'm interested in: 💻 Video game development/design ⚔️ RPGs, especially Japanese or "inspired-by" 👾 Retro console games (3rd to 6th gen mainly) 🎶 Music, writing and listening to 📚 Stories/fiction, narrative games included 🔥 The indie scene 🎮 Whatever I'm playing atm

As with the previous pinned post, this is just a selfie of me, but my hair is dyed to my current color on it.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Something I love about the new social media landscape is that, at least around these parts of the world, every single news article or post refers to that other platform as "X (ex-Twitter)". Absolute failure of a rebranding.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Reaching the Abbey in DQ3 really itchs that part of my brain that wants to see numbers go up to a little Level Up tune.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

it really is amazing thinking how FF1 was a response to the success of DQ1&2 in Japan and attempted to go a step further with a party creation system that included a class upgrade halfway through, just for DQ3 a month later to be like "LOL HOW ABOUT NO LIMITS MULTICLASSING?"

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My very inconsequential gaming take is that Link should have stayed left-handed. Idk why it bothers me seeing him on Twlight Princess (Wii ver.) and Skyward Sword using his right hand. BotW and TotK, I guess because the gameplay changes so much itself, I'm ok with it? Or it's the years that passed.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

It's been a while once again since I last posted in here, but I'm planning on coming back and yapping on games I'm playing and on games I'm working on. Small thread if you care:

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Earlier this month we showed a really early prototype of the battle system for our game. Even though it needs tweaking and to be expanded upon the core idea, the feedback was great. We could see the people getting interested in what they played, even if they were not the biggest fans of the genre.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

As always, it's been a while. With @sonadores-games.bsky.social , our game studio of 3, we are working on a turn-based RPG. I won't tell you many details right now, since it is a semi-personal account, but I will say I'm currently playing FF Tactics and I feel its story is a gold mine for us.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I tried the demo for this and it is SO MUCH FUN! Not a Day 1 purchase until I see some comments on the Switch 1 version's performance BUT even on 1P mode this is way more fun than Mario Kart 8, and I literally bought a console for that one and spent weeks playing it! youtu.be/lg591kVaGlc?...

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Launch Trailer

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Big update that I'll see how to properly announce through @sonadores-games.bsky.social 's account tomorrow. The prototype for the battle system for the first game from the studio has been finished after 3+ months of work. I was left speechless for like 15 minutes after realizing it.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I've been playing FF7 Rebirth at a really slow pace because I'm too busy coding and, honestly, I can't handle how pretty it is. It makes every bite-sized gaming sesh worth it.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

I finished Chapter 1 of Rebirth for the first time today. I felt things I probably haven't felt since discovering FF9 as a 10 year old. That's the game that single-handedly made me become an indie RPG dev for context. To THAT I'm comparing it.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I started playing FF16 the other day now that I could upgrade my PC and there are moments where it is cool af but the combat on its own is... lackluster? Like when my abilities are on cooldown, I basically just swing the sword left and right until they are ready again. I hope it gets better.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

This account has remained inactive for some time now. I've been working on a game under Soñadores (@sonadores-games.bsky.social ) a small indie studio I founded. When time is right, all advertisement is gonna be shown on its own channels different from my own personal ones as Pepper.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Seems like fun and I need an excuse to start posting here again.

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FantasyAnime @fantasyanime.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

How's your day going? Cloud:

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Finished Final Fantasy 7 Remake for the first time just now. Here is my review of it: Holy Fuck. Thank you for reading my review of it. I hope you, dear reader, also play it and the rest of the story if you haven't already.

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Sgt M @sgtm.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I don't mind roguelikes as a genre, but I don't think it's the absolute answer for games "needing" to be replayable. People play Final Fantasy V every year for charity because of its replayability. Yet the game is a singular, carefully-crafted experience. I don't think roguelikes are the only way.

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I've been going back to FF7 Remake these couple of days, which for some reason I was not THAT into, and I ended up becoming a fan finally. It also made me rest assured on the fact some design decisions I made for the first game from Soñadores aren't THAT crazy. Of course, implementation is key.

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Pokémon Gems @pokemongems.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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Soñadores @sonadores-games.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Hey there, lots of people writing congratulating for the launch. This was technically a teaser for the actual deal but it feels like a soft launch itself. There'll be a proper intro on Youtube later on. Meanwhile, have a nice weekend and stay tuned! - Franco Pedroncini, @pepperramone.bsky.social

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Me, a beginner game creator and fan of Final Fantasy and the likes, after seeing the Indie Quest showcase on Youtube with an hour and a half worth of trailers for cool Japanese-styled RPGs.

All 4 frames are the same Bluelock scene of the protagonist facing the five best strikers in football (soccer) history and being amazed by them. I (poorly) edited the images to say "Here are some game devs I can never beat as I am now. This is the level I'm aiming to reach? Indie JRPGs are amazing. I want to get to that level."

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Pepper (currently on Folk Tales, a narrative-driven RPG) @pepperramone.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

At least now I know it's not me that sucks on 200c. I wonder why it was never patched...

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