Reposted by Zoe MaxineArden Powell @ardenpowell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If you think an artist's style looks like AI but you can scroll back through their portfolio and see them doing the same work before 2020, congrats, you're not looking at an AI grifter. You're looking at one of the original victims whose entire style AI stole. 2666972522
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The gameplay is amazing and the way Arco uses backgrounds, with tiny figures across a vast landscape and a huge open sky really stuck with me. 051
Reposted by Zoe MaxineAdam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Day 2 of the Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) society gamedev conference and demo floor starts soon! 12pm-8pm at the Dalhousie Studen Union Building. Check the website for more: dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule #novascotia #halifax #gamedev #indiegame #videogame #artgame 194
Reposted by Zoe MaxineIron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026To celebrate the launch of Sweet Shop, the Comixology We Truly Deserve, ALL Iron Circus ebooks are ONE. DOLLAR. EACH. GET ON THIS. 4714528
Reposted by Zoe MaxineAdam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Dal Games Expo is this weekend at the Dalhousie Student Union Building! The Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) society has another amazing line up for their conference and demo floor, 12pm-8pm Saturday and Sunday! Check the website for more: dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule #novascotia #halifax #gamedev 02112
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The new version of the Razzopolis demo that I'll be showcasing at the #DalGamesExpo this weekend is up on itch! zoemaxine.itch.io/razzopolis #indiegame #indiedev #visualnoveldevzoemaxine.itch.ioRazzopolis [demo] by Zoe MaxineAn investigative visual novel about being stuck in a 1920s-esque world of magic and monsters and hats that talk to you. 279
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026So if I get a normal non-COVID cold I'm sick for at least 3 weeks. I used to get colds all the time. I also have a scent sensitivity and allergies. Even if COVID disappeared forever, I'd still probably keep a mask on me for other totally legit reasons! 020
Reposted by Zoe MaxineKevin Wilson @curiouslykevin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Toocheke dev has released an option to pull a tapas site into a wordpress website using their plugin. Wordpress isn't the only option when it comes to websites, but this feature should make it a lot easier for people to make the switch to a website if they want. 19786
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Me: really pleased with how the new build of Razzopolis is g- Me: Me: what do you mean all the variables are gone 021
Reposted by Zoe MaxineRuka @rukachorus.itch.io · 18/09/2026My dear friend Quinn has just released the v2 version of Crablike, their traditional dungeon-crawler roguelike game!! Please give it a go they worked really hard on it!! quinn2win.itch.io/crablikequinn2win.itch.ioCrablike by Quinn2winTraditional roguelike where you're a crab 01110
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Time to get my new build/demo ready for #DalGamesExpo! dalgamesexpo.ca HaHA I am not stressed at ALL /sweats/dalgamesexpo.caDal Games ExpoA collaborative event from Dalhousie's foremost gaming societies to introduce new students to our wonderful Hobbies! 233
Reposted by Zoe MaxineKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 01/12/2024One of reasons I fear slippery slope into eugenics with assisted dying policies is how little outrage there is when disabled people are harmed When DNRs are put on us without consent. When - like Stephanie Lavoie - we’re denied the care we need to survive & do MAiD instead No one speaks up for us 29808247
Reposted by Zoe MaxineKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 08/04/2026Doing a basic calculation using a chatbot instead of a calculator uses between 2.5 million and 62 million times more energy. And using chatbots for calculations is *extremely common* - the companies have marketed these systems as general purpose, everything-apps! 191198586
Reposted by Zoe MaxineJaws🎃 @jaws-stone.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🚨COMIC MAKING FOLKS🚨 Promote yourself under this post! Webcomic, published, beginner, full time creator - doesn't matter. Show off your comic work and let others find you! 92258171
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Feelin like I probably won't be able to play the new Fire Emblem so making a thread of a bunch of art I did for Fire Emblem Three Houses that I never posted to bluesky #FE3H 17024
Reposted by Zoe Maxinetheo || shark wrangler @expressionbean.bsky.social · 06/07/2026#artsky #ocsky A little guide on why alt text is important and how blind people may perceive/interact with your posts, from a low vision person 2166120
Reposted by Zoe MaxineZoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Experimenting with adding sound effects and music for Razzopolis, some of it needs tweaking or re-recording, but it's coming along! #GameDev #IndieGameDev #VisualNovels 0103
Reposted by Zoe MaxineHolBat(Commission open on November) @kholbatar.bsky.social · 02/09/202610.4К SILENT #ARTSHARE drop your art silently; -like & rt this post for visibility; -like and rt on other people works; -No A/I/N/F/T (Optional): follow me if you want. 98220117
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I was going to delete my Webtoon mirrors but is the site also vibecoded because it won't let me log in :/ Even after resetting my password 110
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Experimenting with adding sound effects and music for Razzopolis, some of it needs tweaking or re-recording, but it's coming along! #GameDev #IndieGameDev #VisualNovels 0103
Reposted by Zoe MaxineCathy G. Johnson🏴 @cathygjohn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Pull your work off of Webtoon right now if you've put anything on there, allowing AI to be trained off their platform's work so "fans" can make AI "fancomics" is horrible, horrible. Pull it right now. 1218441176
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Something I want to do is go back through the credits of some of my favourite games and learn the names of the people who made the things I especially liked and hype them up 020
Reposted by Zoe MaxineClaudie - Buy Nerezia While I Vacation ;) @clh2oars.bsky.social · 30/08/2026And it has a ton of cool filters to help you narrow it down!! 0119
Reposted by Zoe MaxineAdam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Tomorrow at the Halifax Central Library, open to everyone interested in video game development at any level! 031
Reposted by Zoe Maxineroot @freshroots.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Hi, I made a steam page for my game, Soft Ruin. If it seems interesting, please consider giving it a wishlist. Thanks! store.steampowered.com/app/2882230/... 873134974
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026You know theoretically if I were to rename one of the Great Lakes, I would get a small skiff and also I wouldn't take a lifejacket or check the weather because those are for the woke wusses great lake perfec t size for put old man in to sail 120
Reposted by Zoe MaxineExeunt Press 💀🎲 @exeunt.press · 26/08/2026Free art. Make something with this. exeuntpress.itch.io/rabbits-and-...exeuntpress.itch.ioRabbits & Demons (Art Assets) by Exeunt PressTraced public domain woodcut prints for use in your games 511165
Reposted by Zoe Maxinedeck.blue @deck.blue · 22/08/2026Actually, let's do an #artshare here in this thread! If you're an #artist on Bluesky that doesn't use GenAI, feel free to drop your #commission post in the replies here! #art And if you're not an artist, please do commission the ones below to keep the community alive over here! 57278154
Reposted by Zoe MaxineRouteVN @routevn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Making a visual novel is a lot of work. Pre-made assets, especially backgrounds and music, can make the process much more approachable. We’ve compiled a list of recommended sources for free assets to help you get started routevn.com/en/blog/reco...routevn.comRecommended Free Assets for Visual Novels - RouteVN BlogFind art, background, music, and sound resources for your visual novel, with practical guidance for checking licenses and recording credits. 010270
Reposted by Zoe MaxineElisabeth Tower🇨🇦 @etower.bsky.social · 26/08/2026She is offering 80% of the purchase price of sticker pre-orders to support Annapolis Valley libraries. inclusive-story-time.square.site/product/gay-... Supporting real artists, no AI Support woman owned Canadian business Support libraries Gay hockey Win,win,win, wininclusive-story-time.square.siteGay Hockey Saves Libraries Sticker - FOR AVRL | Kelly Bee Art + Community**** Preorder - Orders that include this sticker will ship the week of September 15th, 2026*****80% of your purchase price will go directly to Annapolis Valley Regional Libraries, in honour of buildin... 01212
Reposted by Zoe MaxineJane Shi | 皮爬高 echolalia echolalia is out now @pipagaopoetry.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Hi! So our eSims are keeping a whole hospital going in Gaza, and countless of students who are studying for exams right now. Our funds are about to run out because the usage of those eSims are especially high. <3 #ConnectingGaza 1451822
Reposted by Zoe Maxine🌾Beau Van Dalen | Author, 30+ Novels 💕 @beauvandalen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026‼️ PAID 🏳️🌈 INDIE GAME WRITING GIG ‼️ Looking for a games writer for a queer indie 🌈 dark fantasy VN project! ▶️ Please apply here if you are interested: forms.gle/on7TvDsYem4R... 🏳️⚧️RTs very appreciated, thank you so much!! ❤️ 9330354
Reposted by Zoe MaxineCeej Does Animation @ceejdoesart.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Repost from last year of a #spine2d and #aftereffects motion design project of Nicholas Kole's redwall illustration. 011
Reposted by Zoe MaxineAimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 21/08/2026It's time for your monthly reminder... It is once again BACKUP DAY! Back up your stuff! Writing, art, personal files, photos, or more... MAKE A BACKUP, CHECK EXISTING BACKUPS WORK, BE PREPARED FOR DATA LOSS! 💪 Repost to remind your friends! 0485399
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Are there like, spiritual successors to 3D Movie Maker or Storybook Weaver like. I think it's time for spiritual successors This is rhetorical but also if there are games like that please tell me 011
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Bringing this post from over 2 weeks ago back to say: also lesbians. Mr. Tilney as a butch lesbian?? Thank you 011
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026So I don't know very much about music but in trying to take public domain scores and translate them to Musescore I do get that there's work involved in that. But also it feels weird to me how many public domain songs (not even new arrangements!) People want you to pay money for you to download 100
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026New page of Trescrie up on its website: trescrie.zoemaxine.com & on #ComicFury: trescrie.thecomicseries.com/comics/#cont... #webcomics #webcomicUpdatetrescrie.zoemaxine.comTrescrie Home 110
Reposted by Zoe MaxineKathleen Gros @kagcomix.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Time for a new secret blog post: I made pillows for my friends inspired by a vintage quilt they thrifted last year! Sewing process, etc is all on my blog (as per usual). www.kagcomix.com/blog/2026/8/14/kag-sews-vintage-inspired-cat-pillows 1213
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I've been working on music for Razzopolis which so far is a mix of fixing up music I composed a few years ago + doing my own versions of public domain music from the early 1900s. We'll see how well that will work! 111
Reposted by Zoe Maxinedennis ~🎮miniquest~ is OUT NOW! @direbee.bsky.social · 13/08/2026miniquest releases today! Grab it on Steam for only $5! store.steampowered.com/app/4669800/...store.steampowered.comSave 10% on miniquest on SteamA retro fantasy quest shrunk down to mini-size! Challenging turn-based combat meets the tight pacing of an arcade game in this minimalist RPG. Become the Chosen Ones and vanquish the Dark Lord, all in... 164
Reposted by Zoe MaxineCasey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026"Indies will save us" No! YOU WILL SAVE INDIES! Go leave a review for that neat indie game you like, share the trailer for an upcoming game you're anticipating, tell your fave developer they did a good job, go tell people about such and such game that's just come out, you can make a difference! 174116045087
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Thinking once again about being in a journalism class circa 2023ish and discussing the decline of Twitter & when I brought up the effect on the livelihood of artists the instructors, professional journalists, went "there are artists on Twitter?" "I only follow journalists" 020
Reposted by Zoe MaxineNatalie Metzger @thefuzzyslug.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Your occasional reminder that there are places to do this for free or minimal $$. Neocities, for one, is currently great for this. I personally use the code provided by rarebit.neocities.org for all of my comics. Cartoonist Coop also has great resources like this vid: youtu.be/cMuKaDJ5rq0?...rarebit.neocities.orgRarebit | HTML Webcomic Template 6411239
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Hello everyone! I've made a mirror for Trescrie on #ComicFury! This is in addition to, not replacing the main website. But this version can be subscribed to and commented on, if you're interested in that! #webcomics #Trescrie trescrie.thecomicseries.comtrescrie.thecomicseries.comThe Formerly Tragic Tales of Trescrie1st Tale; Cover 031
Reposted by Zoe MaxineMolly @mollyarts.bsky.social · 11/08/2026ko-fi.com/mollym/shop I finally got my Kofi shop up and running! If you'd like to buy PDF versions of any of my zines, this is the place! 178
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Took a character I designed in 2012 > reimagined her as an old lady #CharacterConcepts 021
Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 08/08/2026In case you missed it, Trescrie has a new website look and a new page! Since last night I've also updated all the alt text and added a transcript page. #webcomics trescrie.zoemaxine.com 032