iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I. LOVE. THAT. THIS. GAME. IS. GETTING. UPDATES. AGAIN. It just feels so nice after so, so long...

A Spiral Knights screenshot showing a player (me) throwing confetti while standing in the newly added section of the hub town's bazaar.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Alright, let's do this! Few things bring me as much joy as sharing video game music I adore.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

After last night I can safely say that this is the objectively correct best classic Mega Man tier list

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

-Ace Trainer Woad would like to battle!-

A DS-style image showing a Pokemon Trainer standing at the Spear Pillar surrounded by his team: It consists of Torterra, Glaceon, Gastrodon, Drapion, Luxray, and Gallade.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HOW IS HE SO FUCKING COOL

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My JERK co-worker doesn't appreciate my AWESOME RACE COURSE I drew in paint! Said they refused to race on it IT HAS EVERYTHING! Even a ramp to do a cool jump into the lake, and walking path on the ocean for a civilians! IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE I SWEAR! :(

"my awesome race course" -by Woad Ink, 2026

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This game's dialogue is freakin' incredible. #FieldsofMistria

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Return of the King(s)

Two sheep in Fields of Mistria named Balamb and Galbaaaaaadia, after the nations from Final Fantasy VIII, Balamb and Galbadia, because op thinks he's funny.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Okay, hold up, that is Break Dash's pose! I am so in love with every single tiny reference they have pulled out in the little bits shown so far! (I wasn't counting on getting a Mega Man V rep with the returning bosses, but....just maybe...?)

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Every other section mentions Mega Man and Proto Man...this one is the exception. Does Proto Man not get to use special weapons this go around...? I will be okay with that depending on just how cool his cool shield tricks are!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Like, say, from Astro Man is how you get the totally-not-Copy Vision from Mega Man & Bass I AM COOKING. I think. I hope

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

my brother why do they keep letting you come back

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

MY BOY MY PRECIOUS ROBOT SON HE MADE THE TITLE SCREEN????

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Someday. I have too many things to work on to even CONSIDER prioritizing this...work of art(????) But someday.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My brother. I'm convinced at this point that March is the only reason this man is still alive. #FieldsofMistria

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Yo! Call me Woad. Professional rambler, professional nerd, and professional writer(in the making, don't quote me on that one just yet!) I mostly just like talking about and sharing the things I enjoy or the projects I'm working on.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Huh. I don't remember that merchant icon for the Saturday Market, I wonder who- Oh god. Oh no. It's him.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

By the generosity of one incredibly awesome individual...time to see what this is all about!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Celebrating the final month of the Summer season with......a writing raffle? What's the occasion? There isn't one! But we're doing it anyways!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Can't believe I didn't do anything for Golden Sun's 25th birthday... But still! Absolutely wild! I adore this game so incredibly much and I SO DEARLY HOPE that it sees a proper revival someday!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

And it hasn't even hit the fun part yet... At least there are definitely things to look forward to once this storm clears!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Okay. OKAY. But the main reason I am so friggin' pumped this comic is back. Everyone's characterization was pretty good... BUT HOLY CRAP PROTO MAN WAS PEAK!! He always is, but he is ESPECIALLY here!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma...

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I've said it before, but I do so miss the simplistic times that were the early days of this game... #WoadSwitchClips | #ACNH

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Alright, I've got the game plan for the rest of the run: Bartz - Monk with Drink. Boost the hell out of his own level, punch things to death. Lenna - Blue Mage with Mix. Air Knife + Aeroga seems like her best damage. Krile - Chemist with Blue Magic. Support. Faris - Dancer with the CHICKEN KNIFE.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Final Fantasy is a very serious franchise.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Whew, been a while since we checked in... Vaati has been here for 2 minutes and he is already considering turning evil. Truly his nature remains intact

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Since I've generally been doing quite a few of these lately, I thought it might be fun to next make...me. Just me. (maybe 60% cooler...)

Woad Ink, or so he claims, in the form of FF6-style pixel art.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The vision came to me. I can't explain it.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Since we're sharing physical game collections... Far from everything. Just some favorites.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Two elemental magicks down, one to go! I delayed this for so long because I thought Firaga would be a complete pain in the ass, and not only was that NOT the case, but it's also easily the best looking of the three. #SplendidCatastrophe

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Some years ago, I made Felix from Golden Sun in the style of FF6(/FF5 for field sprites) by combining and editing sprites from Record Keeper. I've done a few of these since, but those were one-off sprites. I never shared the entire sheet that this guy had! #GoldenSun | #GoldenSunTheLostAge

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Last job...running it back on Chemist. I can work with this.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I'm not done with a New Refrain yet by any means, and I don't know when I will be, but let's hope it isn't another four months before the next progress post, eh? 'til next time!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Several skill sets have also been adjusted, with some abilities swapped between characters or just outright replaced with new ones. Just generally, a lot of things have been changed to make progression a lot more fluid, since it feeling slow before was one of my bigger gripes with the project.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The most immediately obvious is that three of the four party members have new default names. This doesn't mean too much since you're still free to rename them whatever you choose, but it's worth noting. Much more importantly, the thief has completely new sprites! WOW he looks different (and cooler)

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

#NewRefrainSaturday in this day and age??? Wow its been a while since the I did one of these! Let's take a quick look on the things that have changed since last time...

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Ellipsus writing journey statistics showed my typing speed around 50-60 WPM because I'm obviously much more meticulous with my words when writing a story, that dramatically slows me down. So out of spite toward seeing those numbers I had to prove that I still had it. I still have it!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Third on the docket and thank god it's something good- Blue Mage! Dancer is going to be notably more useful now since it'll be able to confuse enemies to get a few good spells. I can work with this!

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Second in the ring, it's the return of the Monk, back for revenge after I ditched it for Dragoon during last year's 5th Job Run. But I'm also fairly certain Pixel Remaster notably buffed it so maybe my choice of version was the right pick in the end.

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This is my third year in a row running. The biggest question on the mind is do I somehow end up with Summoner once again? (I would be very okay with that outcome as I really like FF5 Summoner it is so freakin' useful)

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Woad @woadink.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

For those who dream of roses, wild and red. #Gpose

Calco, dressed as Firion from Final Fantasy 2, standing before a bed of flowers midday, holding the Blood Sword horizontally in front of his face.

Alhena, dressed as Beatrix from Final Fantasy IX, standing before a field of flowers at night, Save the Queen held to the side.

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