iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Eike @zet23t.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I just pushed a new demo version of 8-bitBot to steam: store.steampowered.c... It features quite a couple of new levels and quality of life improvements as well as performance improvements :) #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #raylib

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8-bitBot Demo on Steam

8-bitBot is a programming puzzle game where you place simple instructions in a program to make your bots transport objects in a factory environment.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 09/10/2026

I am in the early stages of development on a new game, however I now have the urge to shelf that and make a sequel game to Hexium and Hexium 2 (Hexium 3 of course) #gamedev #solar2d play.google.com/store/apps/d... apps.apple.com/ca/app/hexiu...

A swimming pool where I am supporting the new project while all the unfinished projects are drowning

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 04/10/2026

I have owned the same 3 hole punch since 1992. It’s been “not quite” punching the middle hole since about 1994.

Photo of a letter sized piece of paper with 3 holes punched in the side. The middle punch didn’t quite get the job done.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 03/10/2026

Me: at the hardware store, clearly wearing work clothes and holding a tube of caulking in my hands Random woman: are you handy with that? Me: uh… sure? Her: can I pay you to install a bathroom sink for me? Me: not where I thought you were going with that Her: what? Me: never mind

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is extraordinarily well written.

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skeddles @skeddles.com · 21/09/2026

have you heard of LBIT? it's the hottest newest coolest #pixelart editor. get it for 75% off in this launch sale, or you might feel stupid later help me reach my $7.00 goal so I can send my plushies to college skeddles.itch.io/lbit-lightwe...

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 22/09/2026

Shout out to my OG digital multimeter from 1990, which died today. 36 years is a good run.

A very bright yellow handheld digital multimeter with a bit of grime on it

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 20/09/2026

My leg press was 475 lb today. I am getting out to the gym and trying to combat the sedentary keyboard lifestyle.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 20/09/2026

Of all the mobile games I have made in #Solar2D Tilt Ski is the only one that uses the gyroscope control

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Millicent (cenobyte) Bystander, Snark Czar @cenobyte.ca · 15/09/2026

Not many people know this, but in Southern Saskatchewan you can find commercial marshmallow farms. the marshmallows are then sent to refineries where they’re processed and packaged for sale. Thank a mallow farmer next time you’re around a campfire having s’mores!

Photograph of what appear to be enormous puffy marshmallows standing in a field.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 12/09/2026

@erickinkead.bsky.social I deleted all of the Rune Sweeper high scores that were unattainable with the current level balancing.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 10/09/2026

Hey does anyone know when hard drive and memory prices are coming back down? Don’t say never. Come on.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 09/09/2026

It was a great day to take what looks like a desktop computer background photo from the 90’s

The Parthenon in Nashville, with a manicured field of grass in the foreground. It’s a bright, sunny day with a few clouds peeking out from behind the massive building.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 09/09/2026

The statue of Athena at the Nashville Parthenon is stunningly large

42 foot tall gilded statue of the goddess Athena

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 06/09/2026

I spotted Tux the penguin on the back of a guy’s shirt. “That guy’s a geek” My wife just stared at me. “No no, I meant that in a good way!”

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 06/09/2026

If you’re going to self-publish, at least fill in the blanks!

The inside of a book, with the copyright placeholder text still intact: “[year of first publication]”

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 04/09/2026

I have always wondered if anyone ever ordered books using these forms in the back. What if I sent off the form today - would they honor it?

A form to order more books, found in the back of a Piers Anthony novel from 1980. The books are $2.75 USD each.

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Millicent (cenobyte) Bystander, Snark Czar @cenobyte.ca · 03/09/2026

The first, possibly only time I'll ask: It's my first year as a Dragon Boat paddler, and 'm on a team competing at the Winnipeg Dragon Boat Festival. Our team is doing some fundraising in support of cancer research. If you've a hankering to sponsor/donate: nacf.akaraisin.com/ui/Septdrago...

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 03/09/2026

This airline desk agent is fully self-aware. “Paging the following passengers…. If you hear your name or anything even close to your name, come see me”

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Kenney @kenney.nl · 31/08/2026

I've been releasing public domain game assets for 16 years now (this message is for everyone that told me I wouldn't be able to keep doing it)

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Gibbonus @gibbonus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Knights riding #pig for a jousting duel. #pixel_dailies #pixelart @pixeldailies.bsky.social

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castpixel ⚧️⚢ @castpixel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm Christina I've been a professional illustrator since 2005 and a specialist game artist/ art director since 2009. I've worked for Mojang (on Minecraft), Netflix Games, WB Games I've been unemployed for 8+ months. I'm tired of rejection letters. Please help me find a paying project #gamedev

My cover illustration for the game Space Jam (on which I also did all the art and animation)

Bugs Bunny, Lebron James and Lola Bunny are posing in front of an enemy from the game, blending in as a star-filled sky.

a portrait of Otto Rehagel for Esquire Magazine

My terraria illustration for Lost In Cult's Deluxe Edition book on Terraria.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 20/08/2026

Little did I know how much of a magnet for other 50+ men this shirt would make me.

Me wearing a Commodore 64 branded tshirt

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 18/08/2026

Color study: white Paint: Benjamin Moore PM-2 Medium: a door

A door that has been spray painted white

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 16/08/2026

Second harvest of carrots, ongoing harvest of peas… zucchini for scale?

Carrots of various colors, a few peas, and two large (7 pound) zucchini

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 13/08/2026

I want a lighted dance floor in my house. Listen, I know it isn’t going to happen. Ever. But one can dream.

People dancing on a portable LED light floor

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 10/08/2026

Every once in a while the IT person’s efforts at home are given some recognition

A screenshot of a text conversation where the kid is replying “Thanks Dad for good internet”

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 06/08/2026

Guess whose game finally got a trailer!

Screenshot of the Google Play store page for Rune Sweeper, with a red circle highlighting the fact it has a trailer now

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The Traveler [COMMS OPEN] @ekvitki.art · 31/07/2026

Do you need background or environmental art for your indie game, music album, livestreams, or whatever? My comms are open! I'm flexible, communicative, and fast! Check out my vgen for more info! ekvitki.art #pixelart #art #ドット絵 #ピクセルアート #vgen #commission

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 27/07/2026

tfw Apple has new app requirements

My email inbox, with a partial view of the 100+ emails from Apple today, as I push updates to all my apps.

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Daniel J. Menezes @danjohnston.uk · 24/07/2026

Finished the Space Shooter Sprites Pack! 286 sprites including player ships in various styles and colours, lots of weapons, enemies, bosses, asteroids, UI elements and more. 100% free for use in your games and other projects #gamedev #pixelart

Space Shooter Sprites - a mocked up screenshot of a scene from a scrolling space shooter game using sprites from the sprite pack I've made. A white rocket can be seen shooting bullets at a wasp like enemy, while other enemies like squids and UFOs shoot at the player in the background.

The whole asset pack as a single sprite sheet showing player sprites, bonuses, weapons, enemies, bosses, UI elements and more.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 21/07/2026

Rune Sweeper has been updated: level balancing, a new enemy, and better UI performance. Check it out: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... iOS: apps.apple.com/ca/app/rune-... #Solar2D #mobile #game

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Rune Sweeper - Apps on Google Play

Tap to explore the dungeon!

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 15/07/2026

I have successfully grafted an audio plug into the PCB and epoxied an HDMI jack into the rear. Soldering was much easier with my eyes at 20 than now…

A wireless microphone with the case off and guts exposed. A few new parts are being installed into the case.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 13/07/2026

I overheard this between a small boy and his Mom as I pass them: B: Where are we going? M: Home B: What are we doing? M: Nothing B: No but, when we get home? What should we do? M: Be at home B: Ok but, we should do something fun! M: Like nap? B: No, we should run! M: (sigh)

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 11/07/2026

If you have a calorie tracking app that you love, feel free to recommend. This is nuts.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 11/07/2026

I am trying to find a food calorie tracking app. App: “Create an account?” Me: “Nope.” Uninstall. Repeat. So far only 1 out of ~30 lets me use it without an account, and I don’t really love that one. I may need to just make my own. 😕

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 11/07/2026

Organized chaos. It will be a thing soon.

A raspberry pi 5 about to be grafted into the case of a wireless microphone. There are wires everywhere.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 10/07/2026

I contributed to an open source project that had a feature PR sitting in “draft, needs testing” for weeks. So I tested it. Yep, a random drive-by testing. It was rewarding to see the author take my feedback then for the maintainer to merge it. Nice. 👍

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 07/07/2026

Rune Sweeper is so very close to being balanced! I’m sure just another 100 or so play throughs should do it, right? So many play throughs. So, so many. #gamedev

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 07/07/2026

Left: our dog Right: my sister’s dog They haven’t met each other yet, but they will soon…

Molly the Morkie, a small black dog, sitting on a bench and waiting for treats

Ivy the Morkie, a small black and white dog that needs a haircut

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Kenney @kenney.nl · 26/06/2026

Kenney Jam starts in 20 days! Create a game using assets by me or @kaylousberg.bsky.social in just two days ✨ 1,200 people have pre-registered, which is a little less than previous years but it's going to be fun nonetheless (I blame my terrible marketing skills) itch.io/jam/kenney-j...

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Kenney Jam 2026

A game jam from 2026-07-17 to 2026-08-02 hosted by Kenney & Kay Lousberg. Create a game using only game assets made by Kenney or KayKit You can use, edit, and remix them however you like (detailed rul...

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 19/06/2026

Molly isn’t really a fan of her new hat. She tolerates it for treats.

A black morkie dog named Molly wearing a blue denim hat. She’s looking at me, waiting for treats.

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Todd Trann 🇨🇦 @prairiewest.net · 18/06/2026

I just don’t see how they can make this claim. I’m sure they’re fine. But - world’s greatest??

The top of a bag of commercially produced perogies. Printed on the bag is the claim: “WORLD’S GREATEST PEROGIES!”

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