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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 20h

So about that game I saw that was in 11 bundles. It has been blown ALL the way out of the water.

Button on Steam below a game that says "See all 54 bundles"

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh and also this one, in a different area of the game

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I remember very clearly a PC game called "MindGym" that had this as the menu. Each object in the room took you to a different area of the "gym".

A chaotic playroom with a checkerboard floor, a retro 70s TV kind of reminiscent of the Jetsons, a lego chair, and a fortune telling machine in the background containing a character dressed as a sailor.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

They're not sending their best... or maybe they are?

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I stole your description a little, but why wouldn't I?

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Had to buy myself a new audio interface because my 10 year old Scarlett 2i2 finally shat the bed. DEEPLY amused to open the new one (SSL 2 Mk 2) and find that it goes to 11.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I have been extremely busy with audiobooks for the last few months, and not really working on my game at all (boooo) but here's a little progress update anyway. There's a lot to be done, but it will be finished, one day! #IndieDev #IndieGames #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Vincent D'Onofrio says it really well in this clip, and I think it's true for game developers and any storytelling medium, that you should follow this advice to become better at what you do.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Starwing is actually what StarFox was called in the EU, so you might need a different name 😂

The EU cover of the StarFox SNES game where the title is actually Starwing

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Amanita knocking it out of the park with the visuals here. And this little knot untying interaction was perhaps one of the most oddly satisfying mechanics I've ever engaged with. Unscrewing the screws felt real good too. Cannot wait for the full thing!

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reading this made me wonder the same, especially when you guys and your neighbours love liquorice so much. Turns out, someone did!

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I see your salted caramel & raise you. These are the worst thing I've ever eaten.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Also regarding the toast thing... we don't? The toasters all come with various different settings so you can choose how toasted you want it, & if you're at a restaurant, you can just ask. For reference, this is the picture the BBC uses as default for toast & I wouldn't call it dark.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Christmas baking round two - Molten Chocolate Ganache Truffles & Pecan Pie Brownies

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

First of the Christmas confectionary done! On the left here we have Cassia & Hazelnut Tablet (Scottish confection) & on the right, Rose & Cardamom Fudge. Two down, three to go!

A tray lined with baking paper, filled with gently setting Scottish Tablet, a confectionary similar to fudge, which is infused with hazelnut flavouring & topped with freshly ground Cassia

A tray of setting fudge, topped with rose petals & flavoured with cardamom

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Swen definitely having a normal reaction to the backlash. Use GenAI at all & suffer the consequences my dude.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

So I've finished most of the first level 3D stuff, got all the textures & mapping done & it looks pretty good! (I need to handle dead ends & t-junctions, but I'll get to it) Small progress this week due to other commitments, but planning to hit it hard next week! #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Thank you specifically for commenting, you sparked an idea for my UI options that I think will be a nice addition.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Never underestimate lighting. Still got a ways to go, but it's already much prettier. #IndieDev #SoloDev #IndieGame

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Going through reviews of a game somewhat similar to mine, I found people didn't like the lack of interactivity during combat with a slots mechanic - honestly very fair! So, I've made a system where you have two separate 'loadouts' & pick which to roll each turn! #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Rarely have I despised a human being so thoroughly having never met them, but someone going "my hallucination machine knows what it did, debate me" is about the most punchable sentence I've ever read.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I got tired of looking at my original placeholder art so I've half-made some new placeholder art & made a start on the low poly modelling for the explorable dungeon. Honestly it's already made a huge difference & I'm starting to feel pretty good about this one! #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Getting very close to having all core stuff done, then the focus will need to be on visuals, balance, content & 'sauce'. Added a bit of sauce by way of screen shake (optional) and some SFX made with my soda maker. Bones almost complete, can add meat soon. #IndieDev #SoloDev #screenshotsaturday

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The sun & moon both joined me for a walk this morning

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Managed to get a bit more work done on my Slots-based dungeon crawler. Mostly small things that make my life easier & a tiny bit nicer to look at, but it's honestly taking shape nicely. Aiming to get a store page up by the end of the month! Wishful thinking? Never! #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

What on earth just happened 😂

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

First look at the absolute most basic iteration of my game SlotCrawler - a dungeon crawling roguelite where you run around killing things with a magical slot machine full of knives & spells. When it's a bit more done I'll throw up a steam page & get that ball rolling! #IndieDev #IndieGame #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

How do you get this lost? Sir you are a digger and that is the sea.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Oh hey I know how much you love a terrible chart, so did you see these from their livestream?

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

PSA to all marketing people: Not only do incessant emails harm peoples' perception of you, but send passive aggressive ones when you don't get interaction is a sure fire way of alienating folks from your brand entirely.

A very passive aggressive email from a website I once made an account with that reads "TTYL, we guess. We'll be here when you want to learn again."

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I have just the infographic to assist here. As a Scot, I'm firmly in the rhymes with gone category.

A yougov map of the UK showing how pronunciations of the word scone vary by region.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Actually windows I think I'd rather spear fish my own testicle than use AI to find a hobby for me.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Spotted on my morning walk today. I love the people of this country.

A piece of A4 paper taped to a lamppost explaining why you should get rid of your Tesla & how to do so. It explains that because of the situation in the US, keeping your Tesla where it's possible to get rid of it amounts to supporting (or at the very least appearing to support) the horrific behaviour of the US president & his lackeys. The actual text is too long to type here, but that gets the gist!

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Don't forget to get outside sometimes. It's kinda nice.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I'm two weeks into development & I'm already very happy with the movement (mostly) & made great progress experimenting with normal maps on my pixel art. A long, LONG way to go yet, but I'm excited by the possibilities. #IndieDev #GameDev #PixelArt #Metroidvania

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My poor friend here is in the process of learning to cook & having a bit of a time. We call him "chef" for a reason.

My friend explaining he misread a recipe which says to chop the pancetta then grate two cheeses & mix those cheeses together as saying he should mix the pancetta & cheese together.

He then says he has made a mistake & follows with a picture of a sad pile of mixed raw pancetta & grated cheese, now impossible to cook together. Hysterical.

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Today's stream felt like I was slowly losing my mind, but that's just game development I suppose 😂 #GameDev #IndieDev #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Screenshot Saturday? Many screenshots put together for a video Saturday, I suppose 😂 Farm now grows stuff! System has been put in place so I can make as many different types of plants as I like, now we just need to figure out the economy... #IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I don't think I've ever managed to sum up my game dev experience quite as succinctly as this clip does. #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameDev #Twitch

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Share a pic & the title of a narrative game you love. Last Day Of June

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Tim @redsquirreltim.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Go home weather app, you're drunk.

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