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Denmo @mcstronghuge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

For my birthday, I turned myself into a Boss Fight. PNGtuber Sexy Tumblr Manmo by @zwei2x.northsky.social

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hey everyone, I made a small tutorial video for my friends on how to install the AI Disclosure Warning and SteamDB extensions directly in the Steam APP on Windows. That way, you get those QoLs directly in Steam! Enjoy and pass it along! 💜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-qQ...

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How to add the AI Disclosure Warning and SteamDB extensions to Steam directly

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 23/09/2026

This broke containment a bit, but I don't play gachas or live service games at all actually! 😆 I basically play mostly indie games! I'm even making one! It's just something I'm bombarded with whenever I open steam to look at upcoming games! 😅

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 22/09/2026

Can I- ROGUELIKE! I just wa- LIVE SERVICE! Could I ha- SEASON PASS! Please, ju- DECK BUILDER! One gam- OPEN WORLD WITH 20 ENDINGS! Can we just promote a bit more games with a beginning, a middle, and an end, please? I love finishing games! 😭

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 10/09/2026

What better way to make sure that players interact with tutorial NPCs? Offer them items and treasures in return. 😁 Come to the Tutorial Grounds, Traveler... We have candies. 👀 #stagnantgold #indiegame #indiedev

A screenshot of the game Stagnant Gold, showing the playing being talked to by a Guard who says "We can teach you a thing or two, and we'll even throw in supplies to help you" to the player.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 21/09/2026

The first time one of my friend saw this boss in my game, she was like "Ah, the blood clot. I know her like an old friend." 😌 #stagnantgold #indiedev #gamedev

A screenshot of the indie game Stagnant Gold, showing a boss battle against a large bloody mass called "The Blood Clot".

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 17/09/2026

Zwei's Not-Quite Dailies 019 - Aurelio (Stagnant Gold) Known as THE TRAVELER, he is the player character in my indie game, Stagnant Gold. He is a TROUBLED youth and a bit PROBLEMATIC, but everything will be fine. 🙂 Click the tag to see all my dailies! ⤵️🔞 #zweidailies #stagnantgold #indiedev #ocsky

A monochrome doodle of Aurelio, also known as THE TRAVELER, alongside one of his companion, the lantern homunculus Celcius, in the middle of a BATTLE. Aurelio is seen from the back, holding his POCKET KNIFE and using a GRAVE DIRT on an unseen foe.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 25/08/2026

Seriously, is there a better feeling in a RPG than when you're hitting the end game, with the best equipment & setup and you're like "wow, I can take on anything." ...and there's still a secret superboss left. 😎 #stagnantgold #indiegame #indiedev

A screenshot of the indie rpg game Stagnant Gold showing an end-game equipment screen.

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I know I'm not updating a lot on Stagnant Gold; but progress is still happening! The problem is that it's all in excel sheets, Notepad++ (where I code in Javascript), and in database, so it's not the most interesting thing to show 😆

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

New title screen for Stagnant Gold!! The coolest thing ever I want to add is several illustrated cutscenes to complement the very minimalist graphic style of the game! 🤩 Inspired by OFF, Omori, In Stars and Time, and the likes! 💜 #stagnantgold #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

The title screen of the game Stagnant Gold, showing a sword stuck in the ground with a ray of light shining on it. On the right side, a menu shows New Game, Continue, Options and Quit Game.

A strange TV effect is applied to the screen.

The title screen of the game Stagnant Gold, showing a sword stuck in the ground with a ray of light shining on it.

A comic page showing the main protagonist running through what seems to be an empty void filled with flowing and floating blood, and ending up facing a large fleshy creature with gazing red eyes.

The text speaks from an external view to the protagonist:

"The night is long, and cold.
And you've been search, haven't you?
For grief, for guilt.
For so, so long.
And you finally found it...
The Darkness Itself.
Are you... angry?"

A screenshot of the game Stagnant Gold showing very elegant minimalist graphics on a map.

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Daniel J. Menezes @danjohnston.uk · 16/08/2026

Hey! Are you an indie dev who doesn't use gen AI and have a game you're currently promoting? I'm looking to make a starter pack and you could be in it! Reply below with a link to your game 👇 go.bsky.app/78u8M6Y

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Dakota // Syncaroonie @syncaroonie.com · 17/08/2026

Also I should prolly repost that starter pack that I made of people making indie RPGs. People on here are making some very very cool stuff!!! (and no ai users ofc) go.bsky.app/8BLNSby

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

TIL that pieces of armor / accessories in RPG that grant a conditional bonus, like when low HP, or full HP, or that becomes better when a resource is higher, are a source of debate! 😆 I personally think it's fun when you can make it part of a strategy though! 🤔 #stagnantgold #indiedev #gamedev

A screenshot of the indie game Stagnant Gold showing the equipment screen. An equipped accessory is highlighted, the Golden Tooth, which informs the player that it gives a boost in the technical attribute when the aurum gauge is at 50 percent or more.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hey everyone! I got verified on #Vgen, so I decided to (re)open waitlists for commissions. There are no ETAs once you're in the waitlist, and Patrons will always be prioritized. ⚠️ 🔗 You can look the services I offer here! Custom orders for Pngtubers & cie available! 🍄💜 #zweiart

A small screenshot showing the several services offered by Zwei for commissions on VGen.

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

People share their games with clear inspirations, but it took a while to know what Stagnant Gold could be compared to. It's a mix of Octopath, Omori, Legend of Mana, SMT, FF6, and FFX? But with very oldschool graphics and custom art in it? 🧐🤔 #gamedev #stagnantgold #indiegame

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I'm so glad I have extensions that allows me to block entire Youtube channels that reviews indie games or make indie games list and that uses GenAI thumbnails. Fuck off.

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I'm so glad I have extensions that allows me to block entire Youtube channels that reviews indie games or make indie games list and that uses GenAI thumbnails. Fuck off.

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ClaudiaTheDev @claudiathedev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Yeah, everyone warned me not to make a huge-ass farming game combined with literally Pokémon… but look now at my glorious creation✨ And... SURPRISE 😆 Ova Magica 1.0 is officially OUT TODAY on Steam 💚 🎮 Consoles launch July 21 (Everyone also warned me not to shadow drop😂)

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Eternal Remnant @eternalremnant.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Well y’know what - we think so too! 😃

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feenicks.bsky.social @feenicks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

cool

false skies hit the 100 review mark on steam

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Snacko @snacko.land · 30/04/2026

Enjoyed your time on Snacko Island? Vote for us in the ✨first ever✨ Cozy Games Awards for Debut Game! Thank you very much for the support 💖 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I thought most "Deathblow" moves in games were self explanatory: 50% chance to hit or miss, or "double the damage or no damage at all". Turns out, most formulas in games vary from this WILDLY in the extremes. It's fine to tip the balance for players, but it kills the concept a bit... 🤔 #gamedev

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 12/04/2026

Descriptions are to be... uhh... updated. I know so many players will absolutely hate being told that one is a "casual difficulty" or mode, and others will immediately jump into the "challenge" mode right away... 😥 #gamedev #stagnantgold #indiedev

A screenshot of Stagnant Gold showing the game mode menu, describing Story Mode as casual, RPG mode as intended difficulty, and Solo mode as a challenge mode.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 11/04/2026

My RPG is.. a RPG. But I'm trying to make is as friendly as possible: 📖 Story Mode - Similar in difficulty to FF6. ⚔️ RPG Mode - Similar in difficulty to SMT5, Persona 3 Hard. 🌘 Solo Mode - You can only use the main character in the story, no companions ever joins in battle. #stagnantgold #gamedev

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ClaudiaTheDev @claudiathedev.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I don’t know exactly why, but my game seems to be especially popular with autistic players. Some of the kindest members of the Ova Magica community are autistic. It makes me really happy that my game brings you joy 🌻 #autism #indiegame

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 05/04/2026

Public post on my Patreon about my game, Stagnant Gold! I'm going to try to be talking more about it in the future over on @zwei2games.bsky.social! Follow there, or on Patreon (for free) if interested! 😁 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/154802... #stagnantgold #gamedev #indiegame

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Aura/Moom @moomanibe.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

"Are indie games developing a gambling problem? We'll discuss this in our article by focusing in solely on recent examples that have slot facades while ignoring the entire history of mobile games made by actual gambling industry designers"

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 25/03/2026

Y'all, I asked myself a question and I cornered myself with no answer. What's your favorite leveling/progression system in a RPG? Like which one was the most FUN? Like FFX's Sphere Grid? Just... normal levels? Levels + stats allocation like SMT? Job leveling system?? 😨 #gamedev #indiedev

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 22/03/2026

Because a friend of mine told me my code wasn't as bad as I thought it was, I *finally* started leaving myself notes to keep track of it all. Yeah, it's just javascript... but I'm having fun and learning! 😅 #gamedev #stagnantgold #indiedev

A snippet of code through Notepad plus plus describing the steps to an action's damage.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 03/03/2026

People (and others), how do we feel about a vague "Luck" stat in a turn-based game? 🍀 And what if it shows you directly what it impacts (Crit%, Evasion%)? And what if it doesn't and remains just... vague...? 🤔 #gamedev

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 26/02/2026

Oh hey, did you know you'll be able to play with those guys soon? Well... "soon".... follow my gamedev journey on @zwei2games.bsky.social 💜 #stagnantgold #zweiart #indiegame #indiedev

A mostly monochrome doodle of a young man, dressed in heavy clothes and a hoodie, brandishing a sword dripping with blood. A lantern on the ground illuminates him brightly.

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 25/02/2026

I make things awkward by asking other devs "So what it is in Chrono Trigger that you actually liked?" 😊 #gamedev

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Is the system I'm adding actually fun and good, or do I just love Legend of Mana? 🤔 I see so many games adding stuff not because it's fun, but because it's giving Earthbound / Chrono Trigger and so on... 😔

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🦎Galileo🍉 @galileogb.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

mood of the morning.

an image of Daisy from the mario franchise edited to be holding a gun, saying "I do not support all indies, some of you bitches use gen ai"

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I posted it on the wrong account, but I'm NOT reuploading that video. 😤

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 11/02/2026

I know 2min videos are WAY too long, but you can take a look at a few puzzle systems in Stagnant Gold, including companion field actions! Even if it's a turn-based RPG, I want to add that little layer of "zelda-esque" puzzle to every dungeon! 😁 #stagnantgold #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I posted it on the wrong account, but I'm NOT reuploading that video. 😤

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Testing interactive portraits for different conditions (like poison, danger-status, etc) and it just looks like they all got lost in the sauce. 😔 #stagnantgold #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

A quick screenshot of the game stagnant gold showing the main menu and the main player party. Everyone in the team has their portrait bleeding due to being low on health.

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Testing interactive portraits for different conditions (like poison, danger-status, etc) and it just looks like they all got lost in the sauce. 😔 #stagnantgold #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 06/02/2026

Shockers, but I'm kind of a big nerd. I also like musing on random video game stuff. Like... What're the dead giveaways that someone didn't play/understood a game? Like "Sephiroth is the true villain of FF7", or "2B is the main character of Automata". What're your best examples? 🤔 #bogblog

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Celcius is the first permanent companion to join you in Stagnant Gold. He's a little shy, but as far as Lantern Humunculus go, this one's a really good cleric-archetype one!! 😁 #stagnantgold #indiedev #gamedev #rpgmaker

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 04/02/2026

No game will destroy you in the same way Terranigma and Persona 3 did the first time. Something about peaceful, well-deserved sleep... #bogblog

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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 04/02/2026

For your reassurance, here's the Fallen London AI Transparency Statement and the portion of the Steam page which states that we're making Mandrake by hand. We don't use generative AI. <3

AI Transparency Statement
We do not use generative AI in the creation of any of our games. When we say Fallen London contains over 4.5 million words, please imagine fifteen-plus years of graft by a team of writers around the world: their calloused typing-fingers, their candles low and guttering, their hair and clothing rent over the use of an em-dash.

Also if you see artwork in Fallen London with too many eyes or fingers, rest assured that those are there on purpose.

Founded in 2009, we’re an indie game studio known for quality storytelling and highly atmospheric art. You might know us from our other games: Sunless Sea, Sunless Skies and Mask of the Rose, which are set in the world of our long-running browser game Fallen London. In a break from studio tradition, this is a game where you can't eat people.

We are making Mandrake for you, by hand, in the UK and Ireland.

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Zwei | DEV | Stagnant Gold @zwei2games.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It probably doesn't need to be said for those who know me, but for the others: Stagnant Gold is made, to the limit of my knowledge, 100% AI-Free. 😤 I even turned down the help of a plugin because the creator had his page on itch made with clankergpt. 🤮 #indiegame #indiedev #stagnantgold #gamedev

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Zwei 🍄 @zwei2x.northsky.social · 01/02/2026

It removed all the fun of looking up steam's upcoming releases. The first thing I go to look is this for every single game. If there's none and I have doubts, I try to look up the devs/studio to see if they have any stances against AI. No statement, No go. I'll go play old games instead. 😔

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The Azure Guardian 🔵🛡️ @theazureguard.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I don't care if your game happens to look good, if it's a genre I enjoy, if the description or "About This Game" section mentions some aspect that would interest me... If I see this on the Steam Store Page for your game, I will ignore the game and the developer/publisher.

"AI Generated Content Disclosure" section from a "game" on the Steam store.

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