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Boundless Nations
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Boundless Nations is a 4X tabletop RPG - lead a civilization through epochs in a sprawling magical multiverse. Stories as limitless as the imagination.

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A Leporidian business magnate takes a leisurely Daucan ride through his grounds, as Honkrats flee to the water.
The Leporidians are a humanoid rabbit-like species. Their culture is highly capitalistic, with fiercely rigid class structure based on personal wealth.

#BoundlessNations #4XTTRPG
Black and white line drawing of an anthropomorphic rabbit wearing a tall top hat and formal Victorian-style clothing with a crest on the vest, riding on the back of a large dinosaur-like creature with striped legs and a long neck. The rabbit holds a riding crop. They're in a landscaped park setting with classical architecture including a domed temple structure in the background, ornamental trees, and a pond where several goose-like birds are fleeing into the water. The art style is detailed with cross-hatching and stippling techniques.
December 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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This is an inexperienced Ijo Hunter having an altercation with an adult Thassik.
The Ijo are a species of megafauna sentient spiders shaped by an environment hostile to most life with culture to match.
#TTRPGDesign #WorldBuilding #FantasyCreature
A detailed black and white illustration depicting an Ijo, a megafauna sentient spider creature. The Ijo has a large, bulbous abdomen covered in fine hair texture, eight powerful legs with visible joints and segments, and a distinctive head featuring multiple eyes and sharp mandibles. The creature is shown in a dynamic pose against a desert landscape with rocky outcroppings and sparse vegetation in the background. The artistic style uses dense crosshatching and fine linework to create depth and texture, consistent with historical natural history illustrations.
December 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Not posted lately-in a new job! But this didn't stop. Here's our map repurposed for a Core Rulebook cover.
We'll need a bespoke cover, but for now, we want to finish the trailer & launch the Kickstarter.
Ideas for cover designs? Let us know 🙂
And Miyazaki!
#IndieTabletop #TTRPGDev #KickstarterPrep
Book cover design for Boundless Nations tabletop RPG featuring a fantasy world map in beige/tan on brown leather-textured background. The map shows continents labeled "Nor'Chiangata," "Topolaro," and regions like "Dantian Schapru" and "Ilia Coast." Title reads "BOUNDLESS NATIONS: A 4X Tabletop Role Playing Game" with "Core Rulebook" and "First Edition" labels. Spine text and author names "Jonathan Staines | Jesse Koan Smith" appear at bottom. Engraved aesthetic with decorative border. Ragdoll cat named Miyazaki sitting in a white bathtub, looking up at the camera with bright blue eyes. The cat has cream-colored fluffy fur with dark brown points on face, ears, and bushy tail. White tile wall background with chrome shower fixtures visible.
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Animated our map in a combination of 3D and 2D. I'm not at all a 3D animator so this was challenging, but I reckon it came out ok.

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October 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Animated thing for our trailer. This drawing is simpler than the others, largely because I drew it to be animated.
The Spider creature is an Ijo hunter, dealing with being too close to its prey.
#ConceptArt
#GameDev
#TabletopRPG
October 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Little sneak peak at our trailer. This is that drawing of the machine, with Turbulent Displace. Frustratingly, I'm gonna have to make some changes to this and reexport, because the camera movement is wrong.

#TabletopGameDev #GameDesign #ConceptArt
October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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So, I'm told that in this brave new AI world, you're supposed to show your work so people know you're making it yourself.
These screenshots and 1 screen recording (see second post) give a little insight into how I'm prepping our drawings for animation.

#BehindTheScenes #MakingOf #RPGArt
Screenshot of Adobe Photoshop showing a detailed line drawing of a fantastical scene with a tall tower structure, an airship, a train on tracks, and swirling clouds in the sky. The Photoshop layers panel on the right shows multiple separated layers including "Front Train," "Tower," "Train," "Airship," "Right cloud," "Clouds," "Left side cloud," "Tracks," and "BG." Text overlay reads: "Each element of the drawing has been separated so they can be individually animated for the trailer." Cropped view of the same Photoshop file showing the drawing with the cloud layers turned off to reveal the underlying landscape without the swirling sky patterns. The layers panel shows the "Clouds" layer is selected. Text overlay reads: "You can see here, the swirling clouds above have their own layer, which I've switched off in this screenshot to show which part of the image it refers to." Close-up of the Photoshop file focusing on the central tower structure with the "Tower" layer selected in the layers panel. The drawing shows intricate line work of the tower with empty space behind it. Text overlay reads: "In the case of objects in the fore/middle ground, the space behind them needs to be filled in. This will allow me to animate a slight sideways motion on the tower later, simulating 3D space." Wide view of the line drawing showing the full scene with minimal background detail behind the foreground elements. Text overlay reads: "Before being prepped for animation, the area behind any object was blank. Anyone who does stuff like this will notice I've been making things harder on myself. If I was trying to set a good example I would have drawn each background area in full and then put stuff on top, and I would have drawn everything on properly allocated separate layers from the beginning. But hey ho."
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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These are the Cenelin (that's a hard C right there), the most adorable of all in the Boundless Realms. Culturally, they're like groovy little Hobbits, they're all about good food, drink, music, family, and friends.
#BoundlessNations #ConceptArt #GameDev
Image 1: Black and white illustration showing a group of anthropomorphic animal (Cenelin) musicians performing in a courtyard with stone archways. The musicians, wearing period clothing, are playing various stringed instruments including lutes and guitars. The scene is set on cobblestone pavement with architectural elements like columns and arches in the background.
October 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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This one has been hell on my pooter's resources. And it's not too happy to be compressed by socials. It simply has too much line!
#ConceptArt
#GameDev
#TabletopRPG
#AlienWorlds
Black and white illustration showing a dramatic cosmic scene with two large circular formations in the sky - one bright and glowing on the left, one darker on the right, both with concentric circular patterns. The scene is viewed from a barren, rocky landscape with some structures visible. The entire composition uses intricate line work to create texture and depth.
September 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Still drawing final trailer images for Boundless Nations. These will be subtly animated - minimum line boil, slow movement of objects/limbs. Might animate them being drawn onto a page too.
(1/7) #BoundlessNations #GameDev
Detailed black and white illustration showing a large, multi-armed deity figure with ornate decorative patterns covering its body, standing amid a destroyed cityscape. The figure has a prominent eye in its chest/torso area and flame-like hair. Above, drone-like objects with propellers fill the sky, and there's a large mushroom cloud or tree-like explosion in the background. The scene depicts urban destruction with rubble and damaged buildings.
September 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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New Shaper horror concept: entire cities of engineered sentient beings created solely to suffer. When unlimited power meets the complete absence of empathy.
Miyazaki fluff for balance 🐱
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #DarkFantasy
Detailed black and white illustration of a futuristic cityscape reflected in water, with swirling, organic patterns emerging from or overlaying the urban landscape. The scene has dramatic atmospheric shading and suggests reality being warped or transformed. a large, fluffy Ragdoll cat with striking blue eyes and cream/brown coloring sitting regally in a modern kitchen setting. The cat has a white chest and dark facial markings, and appears very majestic and well-groomed.
September 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Finished Garden of Horrific Delights! Shapers in formal robes touring galleries of conscious living sculptures. The ultimate expression of godlike power without morality.
Baby Miyazaki paws for emotional recovery 🐾
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #DarkFantasy
Complete panoramic view of the Garden of Horrific Delights scene showing the full composition with multiple Shapers in robes observing various living sculptures across a terraced landscape. Close-up photo of a very young Ragdoll kitten with large blue eyes and cream/brown coloring, showing tiny pink paw pads as it reaches toward the camera.
August 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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WIP: Shaper Garden of Horrific Delights. Elegant beings in formal robes touring galleries of conscious living sculptures. Suffering as high art when you're beyond morality.
Miyazaki fluff for balance 😸
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #DarkFantasy
Black and white line drawing showing a disturbing scene with a tortured humanoid sculpture in the foreground and several tall, robed figures (Shapers) standing in the background observing. Additional twisted sculptures are visible in the distance, creating a gallery-like setting of horror. Photo of a very fluffy Ragdoll cat lying sprawled on beige carpet, showing its full luxurious coat. The cat has cream and brown coloring with dark facial markings and appears completely relaxed and content.
August 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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New Shaper horror concept: living sculpture shaped like a Shaper itself. The ultimate twisted irony - beings transformed into their tormentors' image while fully conscious.
Miyazaki judges appropriately 😸
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #DarkFantasy
Black and white line drawing of a disturbing humanoid figure with elongated limbs and organic, textured surfaces covering its body. The figure appears to be in a pose of anguish, with multiple faces or heads visible, and root-like or organic growths extending from its feet. The artwork suggests transformation and suffering. Photo of a Ragdoll cat with cream and brown colouring lying on beige carpet. The cat is grooming itself, with one paw visible and its head turned in a graceful pose showing its dark facial markings and fluffy fur.
August 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Dark Boundless Nations concept: Shaper "living sculptures" - sentient beings twisted into art while fully conscious. What happens when godlike beings get bored of pleasure?
Miyazaki is not impressed 😸
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #DarkFantasy
Black and white line drawing of a disturbing hybrid creature that appears to be a fusion of humanoid and animal forms, with multiple limbs, torsos, and heads twisted together in an agonized pose. The figure shows detailed musculature and organic textures suggesting pain and transformation. Close-up photo of a Ragdoll cat with cream and brown colouring looking past the camera with large blue eyes and a somewhat startled or concerned expression. The cat is lying on a textured green blanket or carpet.
August 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Finished Shaper pleasure gardens! Crystalline flowers emit vapors so thick and intoxicating you can float on them. Reality-shaping beings know how to party 🌸
Plus: Miyazaki toe beans! 🐾
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #Shapers #CatsOfBlueSky
Detailed black and white illustration on grey background showing ethereal humanoid figures (Shapers) floating through elaborate swirling vapor clouds above a garden of crystalline flowers. The vapours form intricate spiral and curling patterns that fill most of the circular composition, while geometric crystal formations and botanical elements are scattered throughout the lower portion. The line work is highly detailed with varying densities creating depth and atmosphere. Close-up photo of a Ragdoll cat lying on carpet, showing pink paw pads (toe beans) as the cat grooms or plays. The cat has cream and brown coloring with dark facial markings and white chest fur.
August 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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It’s #TrailerTuesday!🎬

📹 Share your new teaser or gameplay trailer here! 🎮👇

🔁 Help fellow devs by reposting this thread

#IndieGameDev #UnrealEngine #Unity #GodotEngine #GameMaker #IndieDev #Gamedev
August 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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WIP: Shaper pleasure gardens where crystalline flowers emit vapors so thick you can float on them! Pure alien hedonism.
Plus: baby Miyazaki with those ridiculous giant eyes 🐱
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #Shapers
Line drawing sketch showing floating humanoid figures (Shapers) amid swirling, spiralling patterns representing thick vapours. Crystalline flower-like forms are scattered throughout the composition, with architectural elements visible in the background corners. Closer view of same concept art, showing the Shapers floating through elaborate swirling vapor patterns with crystalline flowers and geometric forms integrated throughout the design Close-up photo of a very young Ragdoll kitten with striking blue eyes, dark facial markings, and white chest fur. The kitten has exceptionally large, round eyes and is sitting on what appears to be a dark surface.
August 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Diving into some asset experiments for my roguelite project—a game with a dark, moody vibe. So far, I'm liking the direction it's taking.

#gamedev #indiegames
November 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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Kitties!!
August 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Hell yeah
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Sound on 😽🤍
August 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Finished the crystal world concept art! Shaper-engineered reality where valuable semiconductors and magical crystals grow naturally from alien soil.
Plus: Miyazaki being a giant baby with his security blanket 🐱
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt #CatsOfBlueSky
Detailed black and white illustration of an alien landscape featuring massive crystalline formations of varying sizes jutting from rocky terrain. The crystals have sharp, geometric facets and tower above the ground like natural skyscrapers. Smaller crystal clusters and organic plant-like forms are scattered throughout the scene under a gradient sky. Close-up photo of a large Ragdoll cat with cream and brown coloring suckling on a knitted beige blanket. The cat's face is slightly blurred from movement, showing whiskers and dark facial markings.
August 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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WIP art for Boundless Nations! Exploring Shaper-engineered worlds with infinite resources - this one grows InGaAs crystals (real expensive semiconductor material) and magical Whisperstone.
Plus: Miyazaki back when he fit in sink. Absolutely massive now. 🐱
#BoundlessNations #GameDev #ConceptArt*
Black and white line drawing showing an alien landscape with large crystalline formations. The scene depicts spiky, geometric crystal clusters of varying sizes scattered across rocky terrain, with some organic-looking tree or plant forms in the background. The crystals have sharp, angular facets and appear to be growing naturally from the ground. The style is detailed pen-and-ink illustration. A fluffy Ragdoll kitten with cream-colored fur and dark brown points on ears, face, and tail sits curled up inside a white bathroom sink. The kitten has bright blue eyes and is looking directly at the camera. A chrome faucet and soap dispenser are visible, along with white tile walls in the background.
August 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Meet the Cenelin! They look adorable, but don't underestimate them - master assassins, engineers, and guerrilla fighters!
✨ Flexible skeletons to hide anywhere
🔧 Nimble fingers craft incredible tech
👂 Sharp hearing to detect enemies
Small & mighty! #TTRPG #GameDesign #FantasyRaces
Black and white line drawing of a Cenelin, a small humanoid fantasy creature standing about 3 feet tall. The character has a mouse-like face with large round ears, whiskers, and small dark eyes. They wear a wide-brimmed hat, loose-fitting tunic with a belt, and boots. The Cenelin holds a large stringed instrument resembling a lute or guitar across their body, with both furry hands positioned on the instrument. A long thin tail is visible. The art style is clean line work with cross-hatching for texture on the fur. A large fluffy cat with long fur sitting on beige carpet. The cat has distinctive black and white markings on its face, with bright blue eyes and pointed ears. Its fur is primarily light brown/cream coloured with darker brown patches. The cat has white paws and chest markings. The photo is taken from slightly above, showing the kitten looking up at the camera with an alert, curious expression. A doorway and wall outlets are visible in the blurred background.
July 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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The Hrvelir ritual of Inngshish Væskul, "Lunar Summoning" is an ancient and vital practice of Climomancy. At full moon, Hrvelir mages gather to chant in low tones and staccato rhythms, harnessing Lunar energies to draw atmospheric magic towards their settlements.
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A detailed black and white fantasy illustration showing anthropomorphic deer-like creatures (Hrvelir) conducting a ritual ceremony. In the center, a large flame rises from a circular platform. Two main figures with antlers and robes stand on either side - one smaller figure on the left holding a staff, and a larger, more elaborate figure on the right also with a staff. Behind them stretches an audience of many similar antlered beings arranged in tiered seating. A full moon dominates the starry night sky above rolling hills in the background.
July 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM