AlanWithTea || The Indie Ocean
@alanwithtea.bsky.social
Infrequent YouTuber, fairly prolific poster, siaradwr gwael o Gymraeg. Likes indie games, board games, trad roguelikes, medieval history.
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An introduction for new folk, I guess
I play indie games, traditional roguelikes (DCSS, Angband, etc), board games, card games, tabletop RPGs
I have degrees in medieval history
I wrote unnecessarily verbose flavour text for a jam game once
Capitalism gives me the ick
I play indie games, traditional roguelikes (DCSS, Angband, etc), board games, card games, tabletop RPGs
I have degrees in medieval history
I wrote unnecessarily verbose flavour text for a jam game once
Capitalism gives me the ick
The horror of realising you're now as old as the guy who played Roger Stirling was in season 1 of Mad Men 😨
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The horror of realising you're now as old as the guy who played Roger Stirling was in season 1 of Mad Men 😨
As someone who plays mostly indie games, not a single one of the TGA nominees would be my pick for any category 😅
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
As someone who plays mostly indie games, not a single one of the TGA nominees would be my pick for any category 😅
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
*Reading a game description* "Oh this sounds pretty good--"
"...Oh. Oh no."
"...Oh. Oh no."
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My childhood favourite board game. Later editions weren't the same because Gary Chalk's art was such a large part of the vibe. Also, the City expansion was the ultimate form of the game.
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OK, let's go! You want to hear about cool strategy games? I want to write about them! Let's help each other make this happen :D
ko-fi.com/kimimi/goal?...
ko-fi.com/kimimi/goal?...
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
OK, let's go! You want to hear about cool strategy games? I want to write about them! Let's help each other make this happen :D
ko-fi.com/kimimi/goal?...
ko-fi.com/kimimi/goal?...
Obsessed with this from Ys X. The part from about 0:55 onwards has been in my head on and off for days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqP...
Ys X −Nordics− OST - Innermost Feelings
YouTube video by Falcom Music Channel
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Obsessed with this from Ys X. The part from about 0:55 onwards has been in my head on and off for days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqP...
Why is Twitch's clipping so imprecise? You always end up either a bit too long or a bit too short. I just edited this clip's end point THREE TIMES and it's still not coming out right. Such a shit system.
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Why is Twitch's clipping so imprecise? You always end up either a bit too long or a bit too short. I just edited this clip's end point THREE TIMES and it's still not coming out right. Such a shit system.
I've probably mentioned this before, but 24 hour days don't suit me. When I'm allowed to just sleep when I'm tired and wake up when my body is done sleeping, my natural cycle is 30 hours long, not 24.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I've probably mentioned this before, but 24 hour days don't suit me. When I'm allowed to just sleep when I'm tired and wake up when my body is done sleeping, my natural cycle is 30 hours long, not 24.
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.
November 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The new Boglands expansion for Halls of Torment is pretty good. There's some fun stuff in there.
Yet again: STOP "SEALING AWAY" REALLY DANGEROUS FANTASY VILLAINS. THEY ALWAYS GET OUT.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yet again: STOP "SEALING AWAY" REALLY DANGEROUS FANTASY VILLAINS. THEY ALWAYS GET OUT.
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I did a Windows XP install stream today and got to try out a bunch of games. These ones stood out to me as a handful I might like to play more of. If you've played them, let me know what you thought of them.
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I did a Windows XP install stream today and got to try out a bunch of games. These ones stood out to me as a handful I might like to play more of. If you've played them, let me know what you thought of them.
Today's #RandomGameSaturday gives us one of my personal favourite Zelda games - Link's Awakening.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today's #RandomGameSaturday gives us one of my personal favourite Zelda games - Link's Awakening.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
This is probably my joint favourite alongside Majora's Mask. I think it's no coincidence that both of my favourites are slightly surreal and dreamlike.
Asura the Striker is a recent game but it gives us a very nostalgic arcade intro sound
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Asura the Striker is a recent game but it gives us a very nostalgic arcade intro sound
Happy explosions day to my fellow Britons
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Happy explosions day to my fellow Britons
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Some of the best scares for me were when I sensed something was up, but the game tricked me into thinking things were going to be fine. This is a good example: www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya...
hungrygoriya - Raiders of the Lost Ark
Watch hungrygoriya's clip titled
www.twitch.tv
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Some of the best scares for me were when I sensed something was up, but the game tricked me into thinking things were going to be fine. This is a good example: www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya...
Reminder of a great game soundtrack that I never see anyone mention - Tokyo Xanadu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM90...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM90...
Tokyo Xanadu OST - Looking for Clues
YouTube video by Falcom Music Channel
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Reminder of a great game soundtrack that I never see anyone mention - Tokyo Xanadu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM90...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM90...
I realise no one follows me for board game content (or indeed any content) but I've been feeling boardy lately, so here are my 5 most played games according to BGG
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I realise no one follows me for board game content (or indeed any content) but I've been feeling boardy lately, so here are my 5 most played games according to BGG
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
#1 isn't a surprise but #4 is - I don't feel like I've played it that much
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Hi! I'm one of the millions not getting SNAP benefits this month.
Because of that + the fact that I (not a member of SAG-AFTRA) survived the strike by burning my savings rather than working SL6 or NU…my finances are *rough* but not *immediately dire.*
I'm open to work with clients of all sizes. ✌🏻
Because of that + the fact that I (not a member of SAG-AFTRA) survived the strike by burning my savings rather than working SL6 or NU…my finances are *rough* but not *immediately dire.*
I'm open to work with clients of all sizes. ✌🏻
I didn't make a 2024 videogame visual reel because of the strike, so...here, have both 2024 *and* 2025!
For any new folks: hi there! I'm Jett, a British-American voice actor based in California.
✨ Masc, femme, and nonbinary characters
✨ Phonetic analysis goblin
✨ Studio specs et al: jettbarker.com
For any new folks: hi there! I'm Jett, a British-American voice actor based in California.
✨ Masc, femme, and nonbinary characters
✨ Phonetic analysis goblin
✨ Studio specs et al: jettbarker.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hi! I'm one of the millions not getting SNAP benefits this month.
Because of that + the fact that I (not a member of SAG-AFTRA) survived the strike by burning my savings rather than working SL6 or NU…my finances are *rough* but not *immediately dire.*
I'm open to work with clients of all sizes. ✌🏻
Because of that + the fact that I (not a member of SAG-AFTRA) survived the strike by burning my savings rather than working SL6 or NU…my finances are *rough* but not *immediately dire.*
I'm open to work with clients of all sizes. ✌🏻
Not many days til Verho comes out. I'm optimistic about that one
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Not many days til Verho comes out. I'm optimistic about that one
The usual responses to being offered a quest...?
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The usual responses to being offered a quest...?
Okay, that's a bit much
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Okay, that's a bit much
Relatable guard
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Relatable guard
A start of November skircle for the masses. I see @arcanalegacy.bsky.social has moved into the inner circle now. Most of the others are regulars
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A start of November skircle for the masses. I see @arcanalegacy.bsky.social has moved into the inner circle now. Most of the others are regulars