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Will Webster

@willdwebster.bsky.social
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Physicist, rowing coach, webapp developer & occasional writer. Making the switch from 9-to-5 KPI grind to 24/7 passion (+grind) of indie game dev. Riddled with anxiety and indecision, but occasionally does something someone might think is cool. I hope...

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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I made the art for all the achievements in #Prerolled! We are getting really close to finishing the game!! #GameDev #Godot #Indie
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PsychoPy @psychopy.org · 23/09/2026
Next week we will host another free and casual session to help people get started with git 👩‍💻 The goal is to help you in getting started with contributing to #opensource projects. Come along and hopefully leave having made your first pull request! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-first-p...
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"My First Pull Request": A Beginners Guide to Open Source with PsychoPy
Make your first pull request and learn how to get started in the world of Open Source Projects!
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Michael @confettimage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hi #Gamedev! Hope your day is going well. Real quick advice, you're not going to always be motivated and that doesn't mean your ideas are bad. You're just low on dopamine. Stay disciplined and it will pass quickly! Remember, good work is highs and lows. Stay focused! Good luck!
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Well, the demo is live! It actually went live yesterday evening but then I panicked if it even worked and needed a day to convince myself. Seeing that someone has already played my little #indiegame for nearly three hours helped in that regard. Another #gamedev milestone I guess!
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For a while #gamedev had been another thing on my lifetime list of "big dreams never followed through". A few proof of concepts here, a couple of games jams there, lots & lots of pen&paper plans. Well, tomorrow a demo for Idle Mining Manager, built in #godot launches on #steam
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A question for bluesky #gamedev. I have (hopefully!) a demo going live on Steam next Monday. What's something that I've probably forgotten that I might yet have time to fix/resolve/implement? #godot #indiegame #indiedev
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I made a #Godot game with 8 others #GameDev without being allowed to communicate!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh1H...
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9 Devs Make a Game with NO Communication!
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I unexpectedly started a new job two weeks ago so the imminent deadline for my #indiegame build on Steam slipped out of mind. Queue several hours last night learning DaVinciResolve and cobbling this together: youtu.be/r4ZZOt7c1oY #godot #gamedev
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IdleMiningManager Trailer v0
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The only thing drier than the European countryside rn is my months long productivity dry spell. Finally though, I've made head way on Idle Mining Manager and have a new mechanic. youtu.be/6WaWp91ALlI?... Unlocking a new mining area as you progress through tiers #gamedev #godot #indiegame 1/2
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Idle Mining Manager: New mining area (alpha)
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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 22/07/2026
The GMTK Game Jam 2026 theme is... COUNT DOWN Submit your game here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-jam...
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
You can get my bundle of +20 handmade #Godot cheatsheets for 8$ during the itch summer sale!! itch.io/s/188351/sum... ☀️ Have a nice summer!! #GameDev #GodotEngine
Banner saying "SUMMER SALE" 20% off

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
when AI companies go bankrupt
5 panel comic

Panel 1: Red Guy with “AI” on his chest is falling backwards off a cliff. A Purple Guy is running to “save him”

Panels 2-4: Close up of Purple Guy’s hands gradually going from outstretched fingers to a closed fist

Panel 5: Red Guy falls backwards off the cliff while Purple Guy does nothing but show him his middle finger.
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
There are so many great tutorials and #indiedev videos creators for #godot #gamedev... But we're still missing something. Where's "the best game engine for the anxious", "game design for the chronically indesicive" and "refactoring for the easily overwhelmed"? These are the tutorials I truly need!
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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 17/06/2026
Godot: - is free & yours to modify - isn’t run by shareholders with a different agenda - doesn’t support genAI - is easy to transition to - is very capable - has its own quirks - exports to desktop & mobile, and to console through 3rd party services (for now) lmk if you need help transition to it
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16 BIT NIGHTS @16bitnights.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Parallax layers are almost done. Meanwhile, my partner added building traps mechanic in the forest, cause you never know what creatures will come at night from the dark. #indiegame #pixelart #horror #survivalcraftgames
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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Two months in Godot and it's great. The integration of script, objects, signals and how well they work together means I'm writing and extending gameplay code and shaders (badly) while doing art and design work. Things seem so much faster for dev but it could also be our small multiplayer project.
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New #Godot Cheatsheets about shaders!! They are included in the ready-to-go collection($10) with +18 other cheatsheets + some exclusive extras qaqelol.itch.io/cheatsheet-v... You can also download them for free, one by one! qaqelol.itch.io/godot-cheats... #GameDev #Tutorial #IndieDev #Shaders
Image saying "NEW CHEATSHEETS on shaders!" with a preview of said cheatsheets
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I've had the first 3 wishlists for my #incremental #indiegame built in #godot! 🥳 Yesterday was rubbish for #gamedev output so, needing a win, I threw caution to the wind & put my #steam page live: store.steampowered.com/app/4622380/Id le_Mining_Manager
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Idle Mining Manager on Steam
An idle asteroid mining management simulator. Earn credits and advance through corporate tiers to expand your range of mining tools, policy upgrades and resource efficiency. Unlock the history of inte...
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Voxy @voxy.space · 26/05/2026
v1.0.0 of @icons, my icon library for #Godot developers, is now OUT! 🎉 🔣 400 icons designed to fit with the default editor icons ; 🎨 available in all 4 node colors (default, 2D, 3D, and control) ; ⚖️ free & open source! (MIT license) i hope they'll be useful to you! :) github.com/Voxybuns/at-...
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GitHub - Voxybuns/at-icons: Open source icons for custom Godot nodes
Open source icons for custom Godot nodes. Contribute to Voxybuns/at-icons development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Having struggled with (f)unemployment for a while, I've concluded that to get responses to job applications, I have to focus purely on #gamedev. The moment I make any progress on my #incremental #godot #indiegame & have any motivation/optimism for it, I'll be contacted by a swarm of recruiters 😬
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Stein Makes Games @steinmakesgames.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
To standardize game engine pronounciation, they should rename to Godot, Gunity, Gunreal
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On this baking weekend, finally created scenes in #godot for my #indiegame store page capsules. I used the existing CRT shader and assets (the best my artistically challenged self can hope for). I think it turned out... 3.6 roentgen? (not great not terrible). One step closer.. #indiedev #gamedev
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Sloppy Forgeries ✨ Wishlist on Steam! @sloppyforgeries.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Gearing up for a big dev push on Sloppy Forgeries, the two-mouse game about copying famous paintings as quickly and accurately as possible. Coming Q3/4 2025. #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiegame #art #digitalart #games #videogames ✨ Wishlist ✨ ⇢ bit.ly/sloppy-bs
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
It's on days like this I wish I had a laptop battery that lasted for more than thirty seconds. At least I can do my 3 hrs internally debating what game system would be best to build next out in the sunshine, before going back to tweaking the UI for the one hundredth time. #gamedev #indiegame #godot
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 23/04/2026
I'm at #godotcon, you'll recognize me by the pin 🫠 Feel free to say hi for free goodies! @godotengine.org
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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
SCOOP: Two weeks ago, the head of the CDC delayed publication of a report showing covid vaccine cut likelihood of ER visits and hospitalizations by half. Now that report is no longer allowed to be published in CDC’s flagship scientific journal. My latest. 1/2 www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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CDC won’t publish report showing covid shots cut likelihood of hospital visits
The report, which had cleared the agency’s scientific-review process, had been delayed. It now won’t be published at all, people familiar with the decision told The Post.
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I've been slowly chipping away at the mountain of #gamedev things to build/make better on my #indiegame. As well as repot the blueberry trees, interview for jobs and stress about why the tomato plants aren't thriving. Here's where my #godot Match 3 game was at a week or so ago: youtu.be/B5ixg6B3Q2Q
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M.A.T.C.H.3 Basic Gameplay (WIP)
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iheartfunnyboys @iheartfunnyboys.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I just published the #Steam page for my upcoming #game Stop and Smell the Flowers. It is a relaxing #idle #incremental where you grow #flowers and fill a #collection board from random mutations. If that sounds interesting, please wishlist! #wishlistwednesday store.steampowered.com/app/2578290/...
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 31/03/2026
Starter Kit Racing for @godotengine.org has been updated! Now includes support for motorcycles, dynamic zoom, collision sounds & optimization and overall script improvements and project clean-up! github.com/KenneyNL/Sta... (MIT License, assets CC0)
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
In the interests of all gamers, past, present and future, who may one day need to upgrade their storage, memory, graphics etc., I'd appreciate it if LLM's/GenAI could just get in the dustbin now. Seriously, when are the shortages and price hikes going to end?!? #gaming #prices #hardware #fluffai
A picture of a 1TB Samsung SSD in an online store.  A text alert indicates the price has increased by £101.46, more than doubling the original price
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Having struggled to get vaguely acceptable looking animations in my Match3 game, I was over-the-top excited to see @kenney.nl releasing a Match3 Starter Kit: kenney.nl/starter-kits. Reviewing it has given me a lot of food for thought... #Indiegame #godot #gamedev
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Starter Kits · Kenney
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Question for game devs who've put a demo in Steam Next Fest. What advice would you give to someone planning a submission? Things you found worked well, things that didn't, things you wish you knew earlier etc. Bonus thanks for anything Godot Engine specific. #indiedev #gamedev #godot
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
If everything goes well, this should come out later today!! #Godot
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
One year ago, I used #Godot for the first time!! Since - I made 6+ tiny games - I became ambassador of Godot Quebec - I went part time to make Godot guides - I started making a real video game Godot and it's community allowed me to grow in ways I never thought I could 🥺 Thank you so much 🩵🩵
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Mina Pêcheux 🔶 GET Locktale on Steam! @minapecheux.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
So - like space and stars? Don’t forget that Light ‘Em, my idle game about constellations, is 30% OFF this week! 😉 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3445890/ #indiegame #indiedev #indiegaming #cozygames #incrementalgame #casualgaming #madewithgodot #astronomy #steamgames #discount
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MixedMoonGames @mixedmoongames.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
adding more animations to make the game feel juicier ✨ #indiedev #gamedev #madewithgodot
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 18/03/2026
Starter Kit Match-3 for @godotengine.org is out now! It's a basic open-source implementation of the popular puzzle game type, perfect as a base. #gamedev github.com/KenneyNL/Sta...
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cat @catgirl.kitty.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/03/2026
So today I rigged up Mr. Minecraft with a standard humanoid skeleton for use in #GodotEngine because all of my friends have custom pixel art skins and I thought it might be neat to let them use it in my personal games. Then I added elbows, knees, and a spine. I regret my decisions.
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Will Webster @willdwebster.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Playing around with CRT Shaders in #godot for my clicker/idle #indiegame about managing a mining operation. I had this vision of a purchasing UI on the LHS with a cheap CRT monitor on the RHS that *simulates* the state of your operation. Still need to tweak properties in the shader but its a start!
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 11/03/2026
Starter Kit: Racing for @godotengine.org is now available! 🎉 Easy to understand code, fully open-source & 3D models included! It's a little rough around the edges, but feel free to do pull requests if you can improve on it! github.com/KenneyNL/Sta... #gamedev #gameassets
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 09/03/2026
New Starter Kits for @godotengine.org are coming! Once the two new ones are released I'll start updating older ones from Godot 4.5 to 4.6! ✨ #gamedev kenney.nl/starter-kits
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 08/03/2026
Had a few hours to spare so I made a match-3 game in @godotengine.org. Any interest to release this as a new Starter Kit, open source? I'll add some more juice, sounds and improve the visuals!
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Binbun @binbun3d.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Updated my Godot Magic Area VFX with 6 new green effects! They have this kind of web vibe Link: binbun3d.itch.io/magic-area-vfx #godot #godotengine #vfx #gamedev #indiedev
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Moumekie @moumekie.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Making an infinitely looping area in a game... for school! #game #gameart #godot
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
New updates for my interactive guide about tweens!!! Very excited about this one because it explains whats the deal with "if tween: tween.kill()"! There are now 15+ fun pages that covers almost everything you need to truly understand #Godot tweens, for free! qaqelol.itch.io/tweens #GameDev #Dev
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 24/02/2026
Great news as both @kaylousberg.bsky.social and me (the asset bois) will attend Godotcon in Amsterdam on April 23rd! Who's also joining? 👋
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Come vote on my patreon for the page you want to see in my tween guide v2.3.0! It's free and it helps me! www.patreon.com/posts/151154... #Godot #GameDev #GodotEngine #Tween
Patreon poll with the following options:

Tweening styleboxes
Floating text
Moving platform with collision
Screen transition
Flower field
Tweeners
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This alluring ad for New World Computing's Might & Magic II for computer systems decorated the first issue of Game Player's magazine in 1989.
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