Journoid
@journoid.net
Christian guy working on "Angels & Demons." A Platformer, RPG, Rhythm game inspired by the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi games.
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Journoid
@journoid.net
· Aug 18
My Discord Updated My Game...
YouTube video by Journoid
youtu.be
New video! My discord suggested THEIR ideas for my game, so I decided to implement them!
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Today's game dev quest: Adding unique flavor text if a party member likes/dislikes an item!
Liking an item: ~25% EXTRA healing
Disliking an item: ~20% LESS healing
Keep their tastes in mind when gathering items to REALLY excel in battle!
(WIP GUI)
#indiegame #gamedev
Liking an item: ~25% EXTRA healing
Disliking an item: ~20% LESS healing
Keep their tastes in mind when gathering items to REALLY excel in battle!
(WIP GUI)
#indiegame #gamedev
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today's game dev quest: Adding unique flavor text if a party member likes/dislikes an item!
Liking an item: ~25% EXTRA healing
Disliking an item: ~20% LESS healing
Keep their tastes in mind when gathering items to REALLY excel in battle!
(WIP GUI)
#indiegame #gamedev
Liking an item: ~25% EXTRA healing
Disliking an item: ~20% LESS healing
Keep their tastes in mind when gathering items to REALLY excel in battle!
(WIP GUI)
#indiegame #gamedev
Just picked up some kind of "Rune of Virtue."
Here's a look at the new chapter complete theme!
#indiegame #gamedev #music #flstudio
Here's a look at the new chapter complete theme!
#indiegame #gamedev #music #flstudio
September 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just picked up some kind of "Rune of Virtue."
Here's a look at the new chapter complete theme!
#indiegame #gamedev #music #flstudio
Here's a look at the new chapter complete theme!
#indiegame #gamedev #music #flstudio
An SNES puzzle game style track for my #indiegame
Fruity Delay Bank is perfect for emulating the SNES's echo/reverb.
#gamedev #music #flstudio
Fruity Delay Bank is perfect for emulating the SNES's echo/reverb.
#gamedev #music #flstudio
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
An SNES puzzle game style track for my #indiegame
Fruity Delay Bank is perfect for emulating the SNES's echo/reverb.
#gamedev #music #flstudio
Fruity Delay Bank is perfect for emulating the SNES's echo/reverb.
#gamedev #music #flstudio
Angels & Demons feels like a real game now. Not just some side project.
I was watching a recording of a new cutscene and just... got immersed as if I was watching a play through of a finished game!
Here's a (cropped) screenshot of the cutscene in question.
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
I was watching a recording of a new cutscene and just... got immersed as if I was watching a play through of a finished game!
Here's a (cropped) screenshot of the cutscene in question.
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Angels & Demons feels like a real game now. Not just some side project.
I was watching a recording of a new cutscene and just... got immersed as if I was watching a play through of a finished game!
Here's a (cropped) screenshot of the cutscene in question.
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
I was watching a recording of a new cutscene and just... got immersed as if I was watching a play through of a finished game!
Here's a (cropped) screenshot of the cutscene in question.
#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart
September 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
September 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Addition to this #GameMaker tip:
Unless you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO use a ds_map, consider using a STRUCT instead!
Don't be like me and jump in to the only solution you know. Research and see if there is a faster or more efficient way!
(Check the quote replies for insight!)
#gamedev #indiegame
Unless you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO use a ds_map, consider using a STRUCT instead!
Don't be like me and jump in to the only solution you know. Research and see if there is a faster or more efficient way!
(Check the quote replies for insight!)
#gamedev #indiegame
If you plan on having localizations, build the systems early!
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
September 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Addition to this #GameMaker tip:
Unless you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO use a ds_map, consider using a STRUCT instead!
Don't be like me and jump in to the only solution you know. Research and see if there is a faster or more efficient way!
(Check the quote replies for insight!)
#gamedev #indiegame
Unless you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO use a ds_map, consider using a STRUCT instead!
Don't be like me and jump in to the only solution you know. Research and see if there is a faster or more efficient way!
(Check the quote replies for insight!)
#gamedev #indiegame
If you plan on having localizations, build the systems early!
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
September 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you plan on having localizations, build the systems early!
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
In my #GameMaker #indiegame I use a ds_map to hold all of the text strings for the Angels & Demons.
Here I have a function that returns a key-value.
If running in VM mode, there's safety checks for mismatched keys!
#gamedev
Reposted by Journoid
The movement in Angels & Demons is probably one of the most fine-tuned things in the entire game.
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
September 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The movement in Angels & Demons is probably one of the most fine-tuned things in the entire game.
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
The movement in Angels & Demons is probably one of the most fine-tuned things in the entire game.
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
September 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The movement in Angels & Demons is probably one of the most fine-tuned things in the entire game.
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
If you want to go fast, you absolutely can.
#GameMaker #indiegame #gamedev
Did you know that variables can hold references to functions in #GameMaker ?
These are called Method Variables. Method Variables can store a custom local function, and already existing function, or a built-in function.
Further reading below!
#gamedev #indiegame
These are called Method Variables. Method Variables can store a custom local function, and already existing function, or a built-in function.
Further reading below!
#gamedev #indiegame
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Did you know that variables can hold references to functions in #GameMaker ?
These are called Method Variables. Method Variables can store a custom local function, and already existing function, or a built-in function.
Further reading below!
#gamedev #indiegame
These are called Method Variables. Method Variables can store a custom local function, and already existing function, or a built-in function.
Further reading below!
#gamedev #indiegame
September 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Reposted by Journoid
#GameMaker tip:
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
September 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#GameMaker tip:
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
#GameMaker tip:
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
September 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#GameMaker tip:
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
Did you know you can press CTRL+SHIFT+F to search for text within your entire project?
#gamedev #indiegame
#GameMaker optimization: gml_release_mode()
Enabling this will increase performance by disabling various error checks, like reading outside of a data structure.
You should only use this AT OR NEAR RELEASE! Debugging becomes much harder with this enabled!
#gamedev #indiegame
Enabling this will increase performance by disabling various error checks, like reading outside of a data structure.
You should only use this AT OR NEAR RELEASE! Debugging becomes much harder with this enabled!
#gamedev #indiegame
September 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#GameMaker optimization: gml_release_mode()
Enabling this will increase performance by disabling various error checks, like reading outside of a data structure.
You should only use this AT OR NEAR RELEASE! Debugging becomes much harder with this enabled!
#gamedev #indiegame
Enabling this will increase performance by disabling various error checks, like reading outside of a data structure.
You should only use this AT OR NEAR RELEASE! Debugging becomes much harder with this enabled!
#gamedev #indiegame
#GameMaker pro tip: gml_pragma("forceinline")
Add this to frequently used functions, and it will ask the YYC to compile the function inlined instead of referenced.
A free processing speed boost, at the cost of extra compile time and file size.
#gamedev #indiegame
Add this to frequently used functions, and it will ask the YYC to compile the function inlined instead of referenced.
A free processing speed boost, at the cost of extra compile time and file size.
#gamedev #indiegame
September 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#GameMaker pro tip: gml_pragma("forceinline")
Add this to frequently used functions, and it will ask the YYC to compile the function inlined instead of referenced.
A free processing speed boost, at the cost of extra compile time and file size.
#gamedev #indiegame
Add this to frequently used functions, and it will ask the YYC to compile the function inlined instead of referenced.
A free processing speed boost, at the cost of extra compile time and file size.
#gamedev #indiegame
#GameMaker thing I wish I knew sooner.
Values in show_debug_message() are ROUNDED to the hundredths place in the output.
Use string_format() to increase the amount of precision you can see!
(Example: displaying a song's current position)
#gamedev
Values in show_debug_message() are ROUNDED to the hundredths place in the output.
Use string_format() to increase the amount of precision you can see!
(Example: displaying a song's current position)
#gamedev
![The image has game maker code and comments:
var _l = audio_sound_get_track_position(current_bgm[0])
var str = string_format(_l, 1, 4)
show_debug_message($"Audio Pos: {str}")
// Will output something like 12.1052
// instead of 12.11
// Useful when dealing with really precise values
// like audio position for music synchronization!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5xmujkjpcsg3vu3c54ekdoc7/bafkreiet4b5k52flzxuc7sw3sj4m7pg6akolp3g6yayz2l5uljha63ho2a@jpeg)
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#GameMaker thing I wish I knew sooner.
Values in show_debug_message() are ROUNDED to the hundredths place in the output.
Use string_format() to increase the amount of precision you can see!
(Example: displaying a song's current position)
#gamedev
Values in show_debug_message() are ROUNDED to the hundredths place in the output.
Use string_format() to increase the amount of precision you can see!
(Example: displaying a song's current position)
#gamedev
Reposted by Journoid
New video! My discord suggested THEIR ideas for my game, so I decided to implement them!
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
My Discord Updated My Game...
YouTube video by Journoid
youtu.be
August 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New video! My discord suggested THEIR ideas for my game, so I decided to implement them!
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
New video! My discord suggested THEIR ideas for my game, so I decided to implement them!
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
My Discord Updated My Game...
YouTube video by Journoid
youtu.be
August 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New video! My discord suggested THEIR ideas for my game, so I decided to implement them!
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Surely that went well...
Right...?
#gamedev #indiegame
youtu.be/XhPjE5czXEs
Reposted by Journoid
Progress update:
Make a joyful noise with Yui to break through evil spells!
Rhythm mini-game is now Rhythm GAME. As in, it's a real part of the main gameplay loop. Each chapter will have a few of these sections, each with unique tunes!
#indiegame #gamedev
Make a joyful noise with Yui to break through evil spells!
Rhythm mini-game is now Rhythm GAME. As in, it's a real part of the main gameplay loop. Each chapter will have a few of these sections, each with unique tunes!
#indiegame #gamedev
July 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Progress update:
Make a joyful noise with Yui to break through evil spells!
Rhythm mini-game is now Rhythm GAME. As in, it's a real part of the main gameplay loop. Each chapter will have a few of these sections, each with unique tunes!
#indiegame #gamedev
Make a joyful noise with Yui to break through evil spells!
Rhythm mini-game is now Rhythm GAME. As in, it's a real part of the main gameplay loop. Each chapter will have a few of these sections, each with unique tunes!
#indiegame #gamedev
Reposted by Journoid
~ #SAGE2024 Reviews ~
#16: Angels and Demons
@journoid.net Your game was surprising for me with its themes, but that isn't saying I didn't enjoy it! The battles were fun and I loved the speed I was able to reach! Keep up the great work!
i love yui btw she's very coolswag
#16: Angels and Demons
@journoid.net Your game was surprising for me with its themes, but that isn't saying I didn't enjoy it! The battles were fun and I loved the speed I was able to reach! Keep up the great work!
i love yui btw she's very coolswag
March 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
~ #SAGE2024 Reviews ~
#16: Angels and Demons
@journoid.net Your game was surprising for me with its themes, but that isn't saying I didn't enjoy it! The battles were fun and I loved the speed I was able to reach! Keep up the great work!
i love yui btw she's very coolswag
#16: Angels and Demons
@journoid.net Your game was surprising for me with its themes, but that isn't saying I didn't enjoy it! The battles were fun and I loved the speed I was able to reach! Keep up the great work!
i love yui btw she's very coolswag
February 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM