Ekluya
@ekluya.bsky.social
Hobbyist writer and hopeful game dev.
Currently developing a mature title in Ren'Py
The Mask of Eve: https://ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-eve
Currently developing a mature title in Ren'Py
The Mask of Eve: https://ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-eve
It's been a while now.
Some update is better than none I suppose?
The past few months life has kept me out of the gamedev loop and my own hyperfixations have gone elsewhere.
I can't say when or if there will be any further updates to the Mask of Eve project so I've unpublished it's page for now.
Some update is better than none I suppose?
The past few months life has kept me out of the gamedev loop and my own hyperfixations have gone elsewhere.
I can't say when or if there will be any further updates to the Mask of Eve project so I've unpublished it's page for now.
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It's been a while now.
Some update is better than none I suppose?
The past few months life has kept me out of the gamedev loop and my own hyperfixations have gone elsewhere.
I can't say when or if there will be any further updates to the Mask of Eve project so I've unpublished it's page for now.
Some update is better than none I suppose?
The past few months life has kept me out of the gamedev loop and my own hyperfixations have gone elsewhere.
I can't say when or if there will be any further updates to the Mask of Eve project so I've unpublished it's page for now.
I've been caught up in Trails (Kiseki) hype for the past week, starting with blasting through the og Sky 1 (a solid 7\10 game) and now doing the remake, which I'm very impressed with.
#trailsinthesky
#trailsinthesky
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I've been caught up in Trails (Kiseki) hype for the past week, starting with blasting through the og Sky 1 (a solid 7\10 game) and now doing the remake, which I'm very impressed with.
#trailsinthesky
#trailsinthesky
The only thing that caught my attention from the Nintendo direct was that Fatal Frame II remake.
Did not expect that. And it's not Switch exclusive so PC for me. 👍
Did not expect that. And it's not Switch exclusive so PC for me. 👍
September 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The only thing that caught my attention from the Nintendo direct was that Fatal Frame II remake.
Did not expect that. And it's not Switch exclusive so PC for me. 👍
Did not expect that. And it's not Switch exclusive so PC for me. 👍
So with MoE, my initial idea was to minimize narration and show as much of what was happening instead. Eve still narrates in a way through monologue, but thinking about it now, it may not be enough.
Most VNs, at least the ones I've played, have about a 25\75 ratio of narration to dialogue
Most VNs, at least the ones I've played, have about a 25\75 ratio of narration to dialogue
September 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So with MoE, my initial idea was to minimize narration and show as much of what was happening instead. Eve still narrates in a way through monologue, but thinking about it now, it may not be enough.
Most VNs, at least the ones I've played, have about a 25\75 ratio of narration to dialogue
Most VNs, at least the ones I've played, have about a 25\75 ratio of narration to dialogue
I've been practicing and getting back into art and drawing which is a surprise. It's amazing how much comes back after so many years of not really doing anything.
Although learning how to transfer that to digital is taking some time and trial and error.
Still got a lot to work on though.
Although learning how to transfer that to digital is taking some time and trial and error.
Still got a lot to work on though.
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I've been practicing and getting back into art and drawing which is a surprise. It's amazing how much comes back after so many years of not really doing anything.
Although learning how to transfer that to digital is taking some time and trial and error.
Still got a lot to work on though.
Although learning how to transfer that to digital is taking some time and trial and error.
Still got a lot to work on though.
Checking in post.
I'm in a weird spot rn. Being distracted by so many other things and starting to rethink my design approach to the Mask of Eve.
Which of course, means delays on progress. Not sure if chapter 3 will be done this month and I just want to put that out there.
#indiedev #indiegame
I'm in a weird spot rn. Being distracted by so many other things and starting to rethink my design approach to the Mask of Eve.
Which of course, means delays on progress. Not sure if chapter 3 will be done this month and I just want to put that out there.
#indiedev #indiegame
September 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Checking in post.
I'm in a weird spot rn. Being distracted by so many other things and starting to rethink my design approach to the Mask of Eve.
Which of course, means delays on progress. Not sure if chapter 3 will be done this month and I just want to put that out there.
#indiedev #indiegame
I'm in a weird spot rn. Being distracted by so many other things and starting to rethink my design approach to the Mask of Eve.
Which of course, means delays on progress. Not sure if chapter 3 will be done this month and I just want to put that out there.
#indiedev #indiegame
So, some practice drawing.
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
September 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
So, some practice drawing.
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
I sketched up something with a bit more to it; Some cowboy person (don't ask for details, I was winging it).
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
September 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I sketched up something with a bit more to it; Some cowboy person (don't ask for details, I was winging it).
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
So I got a tablet today and tried it out.
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
September 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
So I got a tablet today and tried it out.
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
I took a week off to step back from my game project, catch up on other stuff and think on things.
I'll be getting back to work this week to do chapter 3.
As usual, the plan is to have the next chapter ready by the end of the month.
#indiedev #indiegames
I'll be getting back to work this week to do chapter 3.
As usual, the plan is to have the next chapter ready by the end of the month.
#indiedev #indiegames
September 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I took a week off to step back from my game project, catch up on other stuff and think on things.
I'll be getting back to work this week to do chapter 3.
As usual, the plan is to have the next chapter ready by the end of the month.
#indiedev #indiegames
I'll be getting back to work this week to do chapter 3.
As usual, the plan is to have the next chapter ready by the end of the month.
#indiedev #indiegames
This has been a day.
peter griffin from family guy is laying on the sidewalk in front of a mailbox
ALT: peter griffin from family guy is laying on the sidewalk in front of a mailbox
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August 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This has been a day.
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So I wrapped up the demo for this last night. It's a pretty hefty demo that covers all of the prologue, which is all of the Rolent area. Spent 11 hours on this.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
August 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So I wrapped up the demo for this last night. It's a pretty hefty demo that covers all of the prologue, which is all of the Rolent area. Spent 11 hours on this.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
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I heard you like your colony ships big... 😳
August 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I heard you like your colony ships big... 😳
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Could use one headshot/PFP or bust commission for something urgent tomorrow.
Overall still trying to raise a bit of funds for late payments from this month, it’s been pretty tough as of late. In case you missed me previous post: ko-fi.com/post/Urgent-...
Any boost appreciated! 💕
Overall still trying to raise a bit of funds for late payments from this month, it’s been pretty tough as of late. In case you missed me previous post: ko-fi.com/post/Urgent-...
Any boost appreciated! 💕
August 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Could use one headshot/PFP or bust commission for something urgent tomorrow.
Overall still trying to raise a bit of funds for late payments from this month, it’s been pretty tough as of late. In case you missed me previous post: ko-fi.com/post/Urgent-...
Any boost appreciated! 💕
Overall still trying to raise a bit of funds for late payments from this month, it’s been pretty tough as of late. In case you missed me previous post: ko-fi.com/post/Urgent-...
Any boost appreciated! 💕
August 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
After spending some time trying out the AT system on my own, I think I have the general hang of it now. It's still a tad clunky, but I can use it fine now.
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
August 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
After spending some time trying out the AT system on my own, I think I have the general hang of it now. It's still a tad clunky, but I can use it fine now.
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
August 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
So today, I will kick back a bit and play a game.
How about that Trails in the Sky in the Sky 1st remake?
I'll give the demo a try.
Actually, I do have the OG game...
Although I confess I have never completed a playthrough of it. 😩
#TrailsintheSky
How about that Trails in the Sky in the Sky 1st remake?
I'll give the demo a try.
Actually, I do have the OG game...
Although I confess I have never completed a playthrough of it. 😩
#TrailsintheSky
August 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So today, I will kick back a bit and play a game.
How about that Trails in the Sky in the Sky 1st remake?
I'll give the demo a try.
Actually, I do have the OG game...
Although I confess I have never completed a playthrough of it. 😩
#TrailsintheSky
How about that Trails in the Sky in the Sky 1st remake?
I'll give the demo a try.
Actually, I do have the OG game...
Although I confess I have never completed a playthrough of it. 😩
#TrailsintheSky
The Chapter 2 update is now live on itch.io!
Eve's story continues as she survives her first night with the Mask and then has to take on the dangerous job from Silvia.
ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-...
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
Eve's story continues as she survives her first night with the Mask and then has to take on the dangerous job from Silvia.
ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-...
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
The Mask of Eve by Ekluya
An exhibitionistic adult visual novel adventure
ekluya.itch.io
August 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Chapter 2 update is now live on itch.io!
Eve's story continues as she survives her first night with the Mask and then has to take on the dangerous job from Silvia.
ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-...
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
Eve's story continues as she survives her first night with the Mask and then has to take on the dangerous job from Silvia.
ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-...
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
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Don’t be afraid to share your writing. There are six Sharknado movies.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Don’t be afraid to share your writing. There are six Sharknado movies.
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I just want every website, everywhere, to have default dark mode. Is that too much to ask? No more of this bright, white, blinding bullshit plz k thx bai! 😆
a close up of a man 's face with a purple glow on it .
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a purple glow on it .
media.tenor.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I just want every website, everywhere, to have default dark mode. Is that too much to ask? No more of this bright, white, blinding bullshit plz k thx bai! 😆
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While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
August 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now, due to a new state law that requires age verification for all users.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.