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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A girl on my team at work was sent a termination notice for being in the hospital, trying to recover from an abrupt traumatic experience Model employee, no issues at all This happened after HR was informed of the situation The system does not love you She quit 🤙 Make time for yourselves please

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I love how the scientology building is slowly getting mapped out like a Shin Megami Tensei dungeon lol

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

As much as I love customizing mechs, I do have a heavy appreciation for proprietary, hard set mecha that can only have 1-2 things swapped out. This allows for more design freedom without the need to be concerned with the ergonomics of interchangeable parts. #mecha #mech

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

One thing I wanted to implement into a project (but never thought of until far after the fact) was asymmetrical mech legs. I've seen games allow for separate arms, but a game where weight diffusion or stance / blowback related stability comes into play I have NEVER seen someone do this ever. #mecha

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Tell me some of your ideas for a mech game / setting. Grounded or more on the sci-fi side? Personally, a mix of jungle and urban is my favorite. #mecha #mech

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Imagine nibbling on kebabs with the cockpit hatch open on a hot day. When I have more life out of the way, I'd like to get back to mocking up some mech designs for the sake of having a 3d sketchbook in a sense. I would prefer to have some type of active portfolio while enjoying life. #mech #mecha

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I appreciate all the support from those who kept eyes on this development. In the future I would love to take on a mecha project with a team, but as to when that will be (or if ever) who knows. I love mecha and always will, but my life needs to improve. You're all amazing, stay safe Ravens. 2/2

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hey everyone, I wanted to post this to say that the project for HTAF is on a permanent hiatus. To be transparent I had to get my life together and I was becoming very depressed doing this alone for so long. I want to pursue creative endeavors in the future, but I may not return to this project 1/2

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Quick update, The new helicopter drone mob is ready and is a fragile, yet substantial threat, equipped with homing missiles. Drafting some ideas for our first tank enemy. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #solodev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I want to work on this game full-time, I don't currently feel that I'm in a position yet to pursue funding, but I am hoping to be confident enough to get to that point soon. It has me hating this day job more and more to be honest, I'd rather be designing mecha and vehicles all day every day.

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Quick update, Modeled the first airborne mob, an autonomous helicopter style drone with heat seeking missiles. Had fun designing this one, will spend the weekend getting this operating as intended. #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #simulator #blender #b3d #helicopter

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A guard post tower for our exterior walls/gates. Getting an optimized workflow down to speed up modeling has been a great experience. This will be imported tomorrow, then on to more assets. #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #gamedev #b3d #blender #simulator #hardsurface #3dmodeling #industrial

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Quick look at exterior asset progress, everything feels so mellow at night. After some more structure props for this scene are wrapped up, I will get back to working on new mob types and features, such as airborne enemies, etc. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Spent the day modeling this elaborate industrial catwalk system. Added an HVAC with interior ductwork on the ceiling too, and started exterior assets. This was fun to design, maintenance and access in mind for world building. #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #simulator #b3d #blender

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Modeling some exterior assets - small gate security structure. Figured I would share this for #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #gamedev #blender #b3d #gamedevelopment #simulator

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

New frame added - JAWOON - high speed with low torque, so drifting is constant but fast. Popping flares is so satisfying, they linger and slowly fall, the fuse burning has a pleasant effect and they are working as expected. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Happy #screenshotsaturday Modeling a new HTAF frame set before heading back to the hangar scene and mobs. How do you feel about car features on mechs? I can't wait to crunch more on assets. #mecha #mech #simulator #blender #b3d #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #gamedevelopment #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Quick update, I added a bunker variant and a structure to initialize airborne enemies - (upcoming mobs). Will show off flare action soon, the game runs SMOOTH and I'm happy about that. There are multiple mob spawners active. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hello, I spent today fixing a few things and added flare parts that affect both hard lock-on and auto-seek missiles, but not free-fire rockets (￣ー￣)ｂ they look great and work as expected! More assets and parts soon. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #gamedev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Quick update, There's a lot of potential for the new hangar. I am returning to work on new mechanics and assets now. Shout out to @xxstrawberrybluexx.bsky.social for composing the music. I appreciate you all. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Finished up the major props for the main hangar building and rooms. Sneak peak to give an idea of the new environment, we will have other buildings and an exterior down the road to seamlessly navigate w/ NPCs. Tour video soon. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #solodev #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hello, Finishing up a few more assets, I may have gotten out of hand with this industrial socket array. I'll more than likely do a walk-through tour of the new mech hangar sometime this week. "(っ- ‸ - ς)ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #simulator #blender #3dmodeling #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Spending some time off modeling new props - intercom phones that will be accompanied by mounted microphones in the hangar interior. #blender #3dmodeling #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Quick update, Modeling more props for each room, been enjoying modeling day-to-day utilities. I'll get back to more mech oriented assets soon, this revised hangar is serving as a nice detox. Things are running smoothly. #blender #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #3dmodeling

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Quick update, Still alive, modeling more assets for the revised hangar scene. Behold some comfortable roomy shower stalls. A lot has changed in our walk-around environment, I'll be showing the changes soon. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #solodev #blender #3dmodeling #simulator #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Quick update, Remodeling the hangar to be more utilitarian and cozy with a two story HQ, housing a command room, bathroom, showers, and storage We're gonna be in the boonies, and we will be able to go outside soon #mecha #mech #simulator #blender #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #screenshotsaturday

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This demanding 9-5 is killing me, I'm doing everything I can to allocate time for development daily, but it's really getting to me that I can't sink all of my time into this project. Once more milestones are out of the way I might research funding to some extent. I need to figure this out.

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Quick update, Added new mob "SHAMSHIR", an armored car with dual AA guns. Drafting some designs for new frame parts, weapons, and map props. There's a lot to do in the current pipeline ૮(𖦹﹏𖦹;)ა #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Good evening, Importing and testing a new armored car mob, it was a lot of fun experimenting and modeling this asset I'll be focusing on more parts afterwards and trying to crunch some more structures for the map #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #blender #gamedev #vehicle #simulator #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Hello, Uploaded a video showing the existing gear modes (including the latest "skate" feature) and some mechanics in the test zone. Shout out to @xxstrawberrybluexx.bsky.social who is assisting me with the OST! #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

#screenshotsaturday #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev Started setting up key features for a detailed grid map. Indications for structures/mob spawners and player tracking. This will be used to place down markers and utilize support options later.

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Quick update, New multi-rocket mob "BEARCAT" added. I would like to upload a video this weekend showing the new mechanics and a general rundown of the existing features. Any questions are welcome. #mech #mecha #simulator #godot #vehicle #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Quick update, Added burning scrap piles with high rising smoke for destroyed mobs that we can see over a distance, will look great over tree lines and terrain. Tell me what you love about mecha. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Quick update, Testing zone cosmetic adjustments for a proper simulation vibe. Watching the mobs scoot around non-hostile feels like being at an aquarium, except you can't touch the stingrays. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #godot #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Mech drifting is sick. We're still grounded in terms of speed as this is indeed a simulator, but sliding around cover and corners is crazy fun in this new frame set. Feels great in first person too ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ #screenshotsaturday #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Happy #screenshotsaturday #mechamarch Importing a new frame set - "DINGO", which will serve as a good reference point for speed moving forward. Mechanics will be shown off soon, ideally this weekend. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #blender #gamedevelopment #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Quick update, Improved mob behaviors - more aggressive and accurate. Flying is still the "safest" (yet most expensive) way to maneuver around. Creating another frame set before focusing on map mechanics. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #godot #solodev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Added more tree variety with random density population values. Picking on a SAM trailer mob that can't fire unless we're up in the air by a good margin. New frame set parts this weekend. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #indiegame #gamedevelopment #procedural

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Quick update, I'm in love with this project, vehicle mobs are acting great, revising prop generation for the map - better performance. LEGACY frames are still fun, new assets, features, and mechanics to come. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #indiedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Quick look at a new mob prior to the retro shaders/filters being applied in-engine. Looking forward to testing this out today. #screenshotsaturday #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #blender #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #combat #vehicle #gamedevelopment #3dmodeling

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Happy Friday, Importing new mobs this weekend, these new enemies will be more precise and threatening. Mech style mobs will be farther down the line but are absolutely planned - I have so many ideas. #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #blender #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Quick look at a new enemy mob. Setting up vehicles that will give our mech a harder time both in the air and on the ground, so we'll have to tread more lightly. #mecha #mech #simulator #godot #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #blender #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Added some more useful data to the UI. New mobs are planned for this week, then more HTAF parts. #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Mob spawners work great, importing another structure before getting back to other assets. Since the "LEGACY" leg parts do not have the ability to skate, I'll add a tuner bonus when equipped, once that has been added for balance. #mecha #mech #simulator #indiedev #solodev #indiegame #gamedev #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Modeling additional structure assets to serve as points of interest - these also function as mob spawners. Mob vehicles are performing great on the map and there will be more enemy variety soon. #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #simulator #blender #gamedev #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Quick update, We can now extend our rollers and skate around, there's some drift behavior too which is really satisfying. I'll upload some clips soon. Focusing on more mob related features this week. #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #godot #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Late post, Setting up the mobility for the HTAFs to skate around. The (newer) legs will have built-in rollers moving forward, designs will vary for the track layouts. Changing gears and finishing things up __φ(．．) #mecha #mech #simulator #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #godot

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Quick look at the first "TYPE-II" HTAF frame set - "HERON", the last screenshot probably makes it obvious what upcoming mechanic is being added soon This will massively expand gameplay and is essential #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #godot #gamedevelopment #blender

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Spending the evening relaxing and fixing a few things for the generated map. Not sure why exported GIFs are so choppy, the game runs smoothly. What do you love about mechs? #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #godot #gamedevelopment

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ROT_dev @rot-dev.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Quick look at the final "LEGACY" frame set, before we move onto more ambitious parts. This HTAF set "TANUKI" is the second weapon-arm frame and fires single shot rockets. Remember, arms can be asymmetrical, if desired. #mecha #mech #simulator #gamedev #solodev #indiegame #indiedev #godot

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