iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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noé @nemnoe.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

art direction meeting went really well. i love our team so much -- truly just a bunch of passionate creatives trying to make something great together while having fun in the process. from the very beginning til the very end this game is made with so much love and care #gamedev #indiegame

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

attempt number 37 at migrating from X to bluesky

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noé @nemnoe.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

is there like a small indie game dev community here how do i look that up and join i'm a grandfather of ten it is hard to navigate stuff

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Some of you have asked us to set up a Ko-fi alongside our Patreon to allow for one off donations. You asked, we delivered! Support us at: ko-fi.com/greatsealstu...

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Moulded out of the frozen heart of Viharg, Hava silently rules over and protects the snowy regions of To-Valand where the ice never thaws. Learn more about the Valandi Pantheon for free in our archives 🗝️: www.patreon.com/posts/valand... Hava: @/dyingnome Pantheon Tree: @/pfkndope

Early sketches of Hava. Their head is shaped like an anatomical heart and crowned with a halo of veins.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Viharg is the head of the Valandi pantheon, Deity of Storms, and Creator of Venar. Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas. @/dyingnome

A portrait of Viharg – Deity of Storms and Creation.

Early sketches of Forin - God of Love and Temptation.

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Liz Edwards @lizaledwards.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This is the ultimate goal of AI - don't buy the claims that it's to help your efficiency. They want you gone. Source: mobilegamer.biz/laid-off-kin...

Many level designers, user research staff plus UX and narrative writers have also been told they’re at risk. In particular, these staff have spent the last few years building and training AI tools to do their jobs. They’re now effectively being replaced, say sources.

“Most of level design has been wiped, which is crazy since they’ve spent months building tools to craft levels quicker,” said one staffer. “Now those AI tools are basically replacing the teams. Similarly the copywriting team is completely removing people since we now have AI tools that those individuals have been creating.”

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Blood Beckons is a 2D, narrative-driven, gothic horror game where your choices will pit you against your own sanity. As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you. Read our open letter here: #indiegame #indiedev

An open letter from Great Seal Studios addressing the nature of Blood Beckons:

Due to the limitations afflicting self-funded indie studios, Blood Beckons draws inspiration from visual novels and will be smaller in scope compared to our future projects. To get there, however, we need to start from scratch.

That does not mean that our first title is a mere stepping stone, we are passionate about crafting rich story-driven games and we are very excited to have you experience a world drenched in horror and desire intertwined.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end." Our first title, Blood Beckons, is now in early development. #indiegame #indiedev #indiehorror #gamedev

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

During a solar eclipse, the devout Santilli ascend en masse to grand volcanic craters. By carrying a torch of inextinguishable blue flame, they usher in a season of agricultural harmony. The pilgrimage is concluded once the shadowed veil has been lifted off Aprex, the Great Sun. @/papirfecni

Under the watchful gaze of an eclipsed sun, pilgrims hold a torch and make their way up towards the crater of a sacred volcano.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

As the Lehelian saying goes, “The sky is as vast as knowledge itself.” Many believe the phrase originates from early scholars who visited a secluded area where “the Sky met the Earth” and were struck by the sheer presence of the cosmos. They named this wonder the Field of Stars. #lesbian @/dyingnome

The Field of Stars mirrors the constellations in the night sky. Two lesbian scholars hold each other in loving embrace as they stargaze. The scholar on the left points up reverently at the cluster of stars, while the one on the right gently grips her partner by the hip and playfully fiddles with a spyglass.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The realm of Lehel is located in the Western Plains. The study of the sky and the Grand Order are of great importance in Lehelian culture, resulting in a nation of scientists. As knowledge lies at the heart of their society, Lehel is home to Venar’s very first university. @/dyingnome

A scenic view of the observatory in Lehel at dawn. The twin towers are joined by an arched bridge. A crescent adorns the roof of the tower on the left, while a sun-shaped finial marks the one to the right. Scholars roam freely between the towers.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Hi, friends. We made a Patreon where you can support us financially. As we currently operate as a passion project, every penny counts, truly. We aim to create a healthy community as well as share our BTS development work that we've poured our hearts into. #gamedev www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

During a widespread revolutionary wave that shook the Empire, a group of scientists were tasked with harnessing raw energy directly from the source to forge new weapons, resulting in the catastrophic events now known as Greed’s Grave. Today, Krumland is a hazardous wasteland. @/dyingnome

A ruined tower slants to the right against the backdrop of a full moon. The ground is split in two, revealing a bottomless chasm of faceless figures melted into its walls.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Krumland was a land of prosperity and extremes. The former peninsula was infused with raw energy due to the presence of several Great Wounds, resulting in the rapid technological development that aided the brutal Krumi expansion. The Krumi Empire reigned over Venar for centuries. @/dyingnome

An imposing skyline of the Krumi Empire in its heyday. Electric crackles emerge from floating crystallized platforms and charge up the atmosphere.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Most rituals are performed on the Luminous Shores; they are integral to Valandi identity. The early inhabitants were shipwrecked and had lost all navigation, but the dark waves lit aglow, guiding the survivors to land. The Shores are a reminder of their mortality and resilience. @/papirfecni

Digital art of three figures conducting a ritual during a storm. Their staves are held up towards bolts of lightning.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods. @/papirfecni

Digital art of ships sailing towards an island in the distance. Lightning strikes emanate from darkened clouds.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The source of Erdom’s wealth and dominance in trade and commerce, however, isn’t its vast forests but the Great Plain that rips through the very core of the country. It is blessed with the most fertile soil of the continent, making it one of the most crucial regions of Venar. @/dyingnome

A hazy sun sets below the Great Plain. Workers carry bundles of hay. A person stares wearily at you in the foreground. People in animal masks dance around a fire in the distance.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Erdom is Venar’s largest and richest country. After settling down in the Woodlands, the Erdi enjoyed safety and peace over centuries, leading to remarkable progress. Cradled in the arms of the impenetrable Deepwoods, Domonkos is the only capital city that has never been captured. @/dyingnome

Digital art of the verdant Deepwoods with tall trees. A shadowy silhouette overlooks an arched bridge and a building wrapped in vine.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Murva is often referred to as “the Empire of None.” Despite its geographical location and resources, the Murvi leadership was never able to deliver on expansionist plans due to the instability of the Depths. These underground horrors are barely contained by the Order of the Den. @/papirfecni

Digital art of the Underearth. A guard looks at the walled-up settlement in the distance. Fiery crystals illuminate statues. The depths are terrifying.

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Dredgen Sale 🔜 GCX (2027) 🟪⬜️⬛️ @destinythememe.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

mike pondsmith real as fuck when he introduced the cyberpsycho system. Like yep some of these ai bros are in fact relying on tech so much that theyre losing humanity

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Thank you for all your support. Remember, friends, each week will bring glimpses of a different fantastical region in Venar. Enjoy our upcoming concept art in higher quality on our website: www.greatsealstudios.com #fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding

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austin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

and it's best the moment at the exact moment i go from being bad at it to being good at it

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Hi, friends! In the following 6 weeks, we are going to briefly introduce you all to our continent, Venar, through early concept art. Each week will be dedicated to a country in the Modern Age (with a clear odd one out). We can't wait to share this world with you. See you soon! :) #indiegame #fantasy

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Murva is a rich yet divided country. While the Murvi Civil War brought an era of peace, the tension between the Highlands and the Underearth is palpable in the very air, heavier than Stone itself. This realm of dual chiefdom is dominated by a reluctant yet necessary co-existence. @/papirfecni

Digital art of a large gate carved into a mountain towering over merchants as they make their way towards it.

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Great Seal Studios @greatsealstudios.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Keep your eyes peeled for the first look at our world! #indiegame #gamedev #worldbuilding #fantasy #storytelling

An open letter from Great Seal Studios announcing that our first game is in very early development.

We are a small team of friends who have decided to band together and produce art in different forms. In the age of “AI art” this is both a privilege and a necessity.

In the following weeks, our first project kicks in and we will be steadily introducing you to the world we have been building from scratch over the past years.

Thank you all for being here with us and we hope to see you on this journey as we unravel far off lands drenched in fantasy, horror, and political turmoil; all forged in blood and sweat.

With kindness and respect,
The Great Seal Team

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sam ! @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com · 01/05/2025

all this blue prince talk got me thinking about how u were my foundation. u tried to understand me but i never let you past my antechamber. i wish i had some ivory dice to redraft our relationship. no need to respond but just know u never need a key to open my sanctum doors

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trainyoy @trainyoy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

donkey kong crafting recipe

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

i feel like im watching my 11 yr old nephew play civ on the hardest difficulty setting

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

just found out they cancelled renegade nell??? disney you WILL pay for your crimes.

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

still haven't moved on from my cyberpunk playthrough. might just have to do it again until the itch is scratched

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Draculosity Jones: Ghost Skeleton @brainmage.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Just realised that "Gene Hackman" is the exact name that Hideo Kojima would give a biochemist

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Broke out the Tumblr to write some thoughts on the BioWare situation, and how despite it being divisive, The Veilguard may have just become one of the most important games in the studio's catalog. It's the final word from a team that wanted the world (both ours and Thedas) to be better.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Just Went From A Good RPG To One Of BioWare’s Most Important Games

In light of BioWare scattering some of its most foundational veteran talent to the winds, Dragon Age: The Veilguard sure reads like something made by people who saw the writing on the wall. The RPG l…

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Disco Elysium Quotes @discoelysiumbot.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

That we continue to persist at all is a testament to our faith in one another.

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Bruno Dies @brunodias.dev · 01/02/2025

[pointing at gwendolyn christie on Severance] that's the Civilization VII narrator

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Liana Ruppert @dirtyeffinhippy.lianaruppert.com · 29/01/2025

To post about layoffs without directly owning up to the action is disappointingly shitty. If you’re going to do it, be honest. Love my friends at BioWare, they are incredible people that just want to make incredible adventures and have the resources to do it. This isn’t right.

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Tanya D. || Writer || Narrative Designer @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I also wish folks would learn a bit more about game dev; so they understand that if something only got to a stage like storyboard; but no further… it wasn’t taken from you. It’s not some vendetta against fans because something you personally wanted wasn’t in the final release.

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Aysha U. Farah @ayshaufarah.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

yeah when people are like "what were the writers THINKING" they were probably thinking 'oh god we've been asked to redo this four separate times, half the staff has been cut, the project is over-budget so we need to wrap up this character's storyline in thirty seconds of in-game time'

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 24/01/2025

starting to think it might be bad that the industry at large is producing only two types of games: load-bearing AAAAAs with 5-10 year development cycles that need to make a billion dollars to not be seen as a failure, and predatory dark-pattern live games that…also need to make a billion dollars

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

went back for revenge. 100%. my knowledge knows no bounds

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

please try not to see me as sexy and irresistible but i just scored 195/196 on a countries of the world quiz if anyone cares.

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

continuing my "learn about a different country everyday" thread over here: BHUTAN? coolest flag so far, closed to the world until 1974, and ruled by a dragon king. their main export is hydroelectricity and they are currently the only carbon neutral and carbon negative country in the entire world??

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST KRATOS, ATREUS, AND MIMIR LMAOOO. im gonna lock tf in now that i know this, thank you 😭

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jodi @pfkndope.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

WAIT. are you telling me she's in it beyond brief moments of trying to kill me??? this could change everything.

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