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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Spending some time doing some learning about shaders and visuals. Its interesting stuff! The character is still in development in the background, but my focus is on learning for a bit. Just thought I should update! Excited to show soon! #RuneBash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Trying to work on the artstyle of Runebash a bit. I managed to get a render feature working so it can let me do cool stuff with shadows! I'll be working on the look of the game for a little while #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Next up, Immolation Aura! My game Runebash will feature over a hundred spells to kill your opponents with! In the background, i'm making a character and looking into effects with URP to make the game look better #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My newest spell in Runebash is called icebeam! It slows opponents and is perfect for when they need to chill out! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Added a few new spells. This one is called windblast! It is a quick projectile with relatively low damage but has a bigger hitbox! In the background, i'm working hard on another character who i'll reveal soon! Stay tuned! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Over the past few days, I have slowly been adding some more spells alongside designing a new character. Will hopefully be beginning modelling soon. Progress pics will follow soon

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is of course only going to appear the first time that the spell is cast. I did a little shader stuff so it has a neat little dissolve effect

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In Runebash, spells have different rarities. Now when you cast a rare or mythic rare spell, you get a fancy notification! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In Runebash, there will be over 100 spells! This new UI lets you get a bit of info about what you are about to cast before you do so. (Its a bit zoomed in so you can see the animations) #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It must be, I have no idea why that happened. The music was added in post so it's definitely not a game thing. I'll aim to fix it by my next post.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh my god the compression is horrible on this. If anyone has any tips on how to avoid this sort of issue, please let me know ;-;

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Two new spells for my game Runebash! I'm currently in the process of changing the display to give more info about what spell you've drawn. I'm also looking into making getting a rarer spell feel more satisfying. Stay tuned! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

more satisfying when you find a spell of a greater rarity as I can make it glow a fancy colour or have an effect when the spell is drawn.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

But unfortunately, to achieve it, some clarity on the spell display had to be sacrificed. It was also only likely to be a mechanic that effected the best players. I've made the decision to instead only have good spells and symbols to differentiate the spells. This also allows me to make it

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

where spells could be good or bad for the caster. The idea was that you could trick someone by casting a good spell and then drawing the rune for the bad spell so they copy the wrong spell. Then, because they cannot see what was cast, they may end up casting the bad spell. I think this idea was cool

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Progress update! I've made a new spell archetype that randomly fires a spell in a cone in front of the player. Video on that soon. I've also made the decision to modify my concept slightly. Previously, you could only know what a spell was when you cast it, this was due to the original concept

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here is the current form of the main menu in my game Runebash! What do you think? #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

Super amazing character select screen featuring a cool looking character

Super amazing server select screen featuring a cool orange colour scheme

The host screen featuring a cool green palette and options and settings

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Runebash is a casual/social pvp party style game where runes give great power! Capybarnum is here to tell you how to play Runebash! (VA: @drakovt.bsky.social). Follow to keep up with the development of Runebash! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The concept/how to play video is now complete and will be out tomorrow! Stay tuned!

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A short fly around the city map. The Runebash city map features many alleyways and points of interest where you can find spells to battle your friends with! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Added an aura type spell! This one just makes an AOE damage effect around the player. The possibilities for spell types only grows! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm currently working on a full video that explains what the game is and how to play. Hopefully it will give a better overview than these snippets. It will be posted here in a few days. Stay tuned!

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Introducing Flack Kaboom and Void Blast! (feel free to suggest better names). Runebash is a casual PVP party game where drawing a rune gives access to one of hundreds of spells that you can use to defeat your friends. Today we add two more! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Watch this space though! I will be putting out a vid explaining the concept a bit better in the next few days.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It is extremely casual and silly by design. The player does have the freedom to spam spells but I have found that the best players generally identify a few spells that work well together and use these effectively until they see another player use a better spell or find one in the world.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The concept is definitely a bit convoluted at first glance, but that has given me an idea to make a post explaining the game a bit better. I get where the confusion is coming from for sure

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It is a pvp party style game, the idea is that you start knowing no symbols and search for randomly placed symbols around the map and use them to cast spells. If you draw a symbol in front of your opponents, they can see and copy it. You can either learn them by finding them or by watching people.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I appreciate the feedback! The idea is that the runes change what spell they correspond to each game, so you have to find them in the world and remember them. Drawing them can be a bit of a hassle, but each one when saved has multiple charges, so you only need to redraw the symbol when it runs out.

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I created this foul little target dummy creature to help me test spells for my game Runebash! He's a little bit completely insane and also evil but its ok because he will soon be hit by powerful magic. Stay tuned. #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This is the character Orion from my upcoming game, Runebash! Follow for more! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

(The menu sounds are very much a placeholder)

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

In runebash, drawing a rune lets you cast a spell. Opponents that see the rune you drew can copy it and cast the same spell. Today, I have been experimenting on effects to make runes clearer to opponents #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #MadeWithUnity #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I will be posting about development for my game Runebash! Runebash is my magic pvp game about a year in the making. It has a long way to go. Follow for updates as I add spells, characters, maps and more! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #MadeWithUnity #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Introducing Runebash! Runebash is a magic pvp game! Find runes and draw them to allow you to cast spells! Be careful though, if someone spots you drawing a rune, they might just copy it. Join me in my gamedev journey! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #DevLog #MadeWithUnity #Runebash

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

That is not from my game, that is the red angry bird in sonic racing fyi

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Mae, RuneBash dev @vellavella.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I will soon be posting here about my upcoming game, sit tight

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