Quirkimon
@quirkimon.bsky.social
Quirkimon.
A TCG with quirks and the Quirks
https://quirkystudios.substack.com/
For information email - sarah@quirkystudio.nl
A TCG with quirks and the Quirks
https://quirkystudios.substack.com/
For information email - sarah@quirkystudio.nl
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February 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
January 31, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Decided to write about the snobbery in gaming and why it can be harmful. Have a read and please subscribe!
I game, you game, we all game.
#gaming #indiegames #substack
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I game, you game, we all game.
#gaming #indiegames #substack
open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst...
January 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Decided to write about the snobbery in gaming and why it can be harmful. Have a read and please subscribe!
I game, you game, we all game.
#gaming #indiegames #substack
open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst...
I game, you game, we all game.
#gaming #indiegames #substack
open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst...
Sneak peek at one of @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social's fav characters - Catfee.
Caution......hot.
#indiegame #gaming #gamedevelopment #tcgs
Caution......hot.
#indiegame #gaming #gamedevelopment #tcgs
January 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Sneak peek at one of @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social's fav characters - Catfee.
Caution......hot.
#indiegame #gaming #gamedevelopment #tcgs
Caution......hot.
#indiegame #gaming #gamedevelopment #tcgs
Another character drop.
The "Moose Boot"
Heck, this is freaking cool, but we need a name. 🤣🥾
#gaming #indiegame #indiedev #sundaywork
The "Moose Boot"
Heck, this is freaking cool, but we need a name. 🤣🥾
#gaming #indiegame #indiedev #sundaywork
January 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Another character drop.
The "Moose Boot"
Heck, this is freaking cool, but we need a name. 🤣🥾
#gaming #indiegame #indiedev #sundaywork
The "Moose Boot"
Heck, this is freaking cool, but we need a name. 🤣🥾
#gaming #indiegame #indiedev #sundaywork
New character drop: Chicken + Cake.
Name’s still baking, but it’s a defender card—because if you’ve ever met chickens, you know they defend their turf like pros.
I should know - I have 4 chickens who basically own me.
#indiegame #gaming #gamers #chickens #quirkimon
Name’s still baking, but it’s a defender card—because if you’ve ever met chickens, you know they defend their turf like pros.
I should know - I have 4 chickens who basically own me.
#indiegame #gaming #gamers #chickens #quirkimon
December 31, 2024 at 8:40 PM
New character drop: Chicken + Cake.
Name’s still baking, but it’s a defender card—because if you’ve ever met chickens, you know they defend their turf like pros.
I should know - I have 4 chickens who basically own me.
#indiegame #gaming #gamers #chickens #quirkimon
Name’s still baking, but it’s a defender card—because if you’ve ever met chickens, you know they defend their turf like pros.
I should know - I have 4 chickens who basically own me.
#indiegame #gaming #gamers #chickens #quirkimon
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We see #Web3 as another tool in the gamer’s arsenal. Like in-game currency, it can be used for good or bad—it depends on how it’s handled. For us, Web3 is about exploring ways to give #gamers more control & enhance their experience.
#indiegame #gaming
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Crypto Isn’t the Villain: Why the Real Problem Isn’t the Tech
Let’s be honest—crypto hasn’t done itself any favors in the PR department.
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December 31, 2024 at 7:36 PM
We see #Web3 as another tool in the gamer’s arsenal. Like in-game currency, it can be used for good or bad—it depends on how it’s handled. For us, Web3 is about exploring ways to give #gamers more control & enhance their experience.
#indiegame #gaming
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Hope everyone had a great holiday if you celebrated.
We spent time perfecting some of our characters.
Meet Coffee Rat - in game name tbd.
I thought naming kids was bad enough, trying to name over 200 characters = help us.
#indiegame #gamingcharacters #gaming #coffeerat
We spent time perfecting some of our characters.
Meet Coffee Rat - in game name tbd.
I thought naming kids was bad enough, trying to name over 200 characters = help us.
#indiegame #gamingcharacters #gaming #coffeerat
December 27, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Hope everyone had a great holiday if you celebrated.
We spent time perfecting some of our characters.
Meet Coffee Rat - in game name tbd.
I thought naming kids was bad enough, trying to name over 200 characters = help us.
#indiegame #gamingcharacters #gaming #coffeerat
We spent time perfecting some of our characters.
Meet Coffee Rat - in game name tbd.
I thought naming kids was bad enough, trying to name over 200 characters = help us.
#indiegame #gamingcharacters #gaming #coffeerat
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I think we all know this one.
"Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane."
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-real-c...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo
"Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane."
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-real-c...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo
The Real Cost of Making a Game: It’s More Than Just Money
When people think about making a game, the first question they often ask is, “How much does it cost?” While the financial side of game development is a hot topic, the truth is, the real price tag goes...
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December 18, 2024 at 5:08 AM
I think we all know this one.
"Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane."
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-real-c...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo
"Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane."
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-real-c...
#indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo
It's coming along.
The screaming you can hear is @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social in the background (j/k).
She does it every time. #indiegame #tcg #indiedevs #gaming #indiesrule
The screaming you can hear is @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social in the background (j/k).
She does it every time. #indiegame #tcg #indiedevs #gaming #indiesrule
December 16, 2024 at 2:42 AM
It's coming along.
The screaming you can hear is @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social in the background (j/k).
She does it every time. #indiegame #tcg #indiedevs #gaming #indiesrule
The screaming you can hear is @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social in the background (j/k).
She does it every time. #indiegame #tcg #indiedevs #gaming #indiesrule
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We lucked out with our artist.
Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters.
This has to be my fav.
A whoopie cushion chicken.
#indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens
Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters.
This has to be my fav.
A whoopie cushion chicken.
#indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens
December 16, 2024 at 2:03 AM
We lucked out with our artist.
Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters.
This has to be my fav.
A whoopie cushion chicken.
#indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens
Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters.
This has to be my fav.
A whoopie cushion chicken.
#indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens
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In a world obsessed with instant gratification, making an indie game on a shoestring budget is a special kind of rebellion, fueled by questionable sanity.
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-long-g...
#IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded
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#IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded
The Long Game: Building Games in a World of Instant Gratification
If you’ve ever tried explaining to someone that making a game takes years, not weeks, you’ve probably been met with the same reaction I get: wide eyes, a pause, and then a polite but confused, “huh ca...
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December 16, 2024 at 12:19 AM
In a world obsessed with instant gratification, making an indie game on a shoestring budget is a special kind of rebellion, fueled by questionable sanity.
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-long-g...
#IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-long-g...
#IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded
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It’s time we rethink who games are for and challenge ageism in gaming. Have a gander at our blog and please subscribe.
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-curiou...
#gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp
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#gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp
The Curious Case of the Gamer Generation: Growing Older, Staying in the Game
How Older Gamers Are Shaping the Industry and Redefining Play
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December 4, 2024 at 4:21 AM
It’s time we rethink who games are for and challenge ageism in gaming. Have a gander at our blog and please subscribe.
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-curiou...
#gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp
quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-curiou...
#gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp
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Just look at this. It's the only time I like beige.
For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars.
1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack
#retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech
For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars.
1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack
#retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech
December 1, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Just look at this. It's the only time I like beige.
For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars.
1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack
#retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech
For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars.
1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack
#retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech
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1. Been pondering about gaming communities & why we feel so at home on @bsky.app
Think about it - gaming communities thrived on shared experiences, problem-solving, & teamwork. They weren’t just about shouting opinions or chasing likes—they were about genuine connection.
#gaming #indiegames
Think about it - gaming communities thrived on shared experiences, problem-solving, & teamwork. They weren’t just about shouting opinions or chasing likes—they were about genuine connection.
#gaming #indiegames
November 30, 2024 at 6:56 PM
1. Been pondering about gaming communities & why we feel so at home on @bsky.app
Think about it - gaming communities thrived on shared experiences, problem-solving, & teamwork. They weren’t just about shouting opinions or chasing likes—they were about genuine connection.
#gaming #indiegames
Think about it - gaming communities thrived on shared experiences, problem-solving, & teamwork. They weren’t just about shouting opinions or chasing likes—they were about genuine connection.
#gaming #indiegames
Yeppers.
I love Milanote.
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire "
ALT: elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire "
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November 29, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Yeppers.
I love Milanote.
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire "
ALT: elmo from sesame street says " my brain is onfire "
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November 28, 2024 at 10:09 PM
I love Milanote.
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
It helps my crazy brain make sense of all the random thoughts I have going on.
It's a really, really awesome tool, and you can get it free, so it's awesome for folks on a budget (or no budget)!
#milanote #gamedev #gaming #freetools #indiegamedevs
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Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - AKA The One With The Flowcharts
If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)
If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)
Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - Barilleon's Web Zone
I’ve been thinking a lot about the shapes of stories, especially as IF and video game narrative designers have been mapping them for years. What does...
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November 28, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Adapting Narrative Design Patterns for Tabletop Adventure Writing - AKA The One With The Flowcharts
If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)
If you're interested in how I structure quests, adventures, decisions, etc. for tabletop design, this blog post is for you! There's even an activity at the end you can do & post in the comments :)
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This is a hard conversation to have in #gaming but it needs to happen.
I've heard women say they cannot be streamers because they feel they are not attractive enough.
This ain't right.
Let's fix this.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
I've heard women say they cannot be streamers because they feel they are not attractive enough.
This ain't right.
Let's fix this.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
Women in Gaming: A Difficult Intersection
Half of gamers are women. Why do so many hide their gender while playing?
www.psychologytoday.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:46 AM
This is a hard conversation to have in #gaming but it needs to happen.
I've heard women say they cannot be streamers because they feel they are not attractive enough.
This ain't right.
Let's fix this.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
I've heard women say they cannot be streamers because they feel they are not attractive enough.
This ain't right.
Let's fix this.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
We like couches & we like gaming (also love snacks but Rhys didn't mention snacks).
In fact 2 of the family are sat down right now playing #Roblox together on the couch.
We want families playing our game together, & to get rid of the old fashioned narratives surrounding gaming. #gamedevs #indiegame
In fact 2 of the family are sat down right now playing #Roblox together on the couch.
We want families playing our game together, & to get rid of the old fashioned narratives surrounding gaming. #gamedevs #indiegame
New research!
A fifth of gamers love couch co-op, so where's all the bloody games?
Get the data and the details: www.midiaresearch.com/blog/a-fifth...
A fifth of gamers love couch co-op, so where's all the bloody games?
Get the data and the details: www.midiaresearch.com/blog/a-fifth...
November 23, 2024 at 5:19 AM
We like couches & we like gaming (also love snacks but Rhys didn't mention snacks).
In fact 2 of the family are sat down right now playing #Roblox together on the couch.
We want families playing our game together, & to get rid of the old fashioned narratives surrounding gaming. #gamedevs #indiegame
In fact 2 of the family are sat down right now playing #Roblox together on the couch.
We want families playing our game together, & to get rid of the old fashioned narratives surrounding gaming. #gamedevs #indiegame
I lied. Well, as my mum would say, fibbed.
Gonna sleep now.
Spreadsheet done x 5.
51 characters put together.
Worked on art list for the artist (sorry C).
No doubt I'll dream about weird creatures jumping through portals tonight.
#devlife #tcgs #isitSaturdayYet #NotthatitmattersasIwillbeworking
Gonna sleep now.
Spreadsheet done x 5.
51 characters put together.
Worked on art list for the artist (sorry C).
No doubt I'll dream about weird creatures jumping through portals tonight.
#devlife #tcgs #isitSaturdayYet #NotthatitmattersasIwillbeworking
a cat is sleeping under a blanket with the words goodnight pookie below it
ALT: a cat is sleeping under a blanket with the words goodnight pookie below it
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November 20, 2024 at 7:48 AM
I lied. Well, as my mum would say, fibbed.
Gonna sleep now.
Spreadsheet done x 5.
51 characters put together.
Worked on art list for the artist (sorry C).
No doubt I'll dream about weird creatures jumping through portals tonight.
#devlife #tcgs #isitSaturdayYet #NotthatitmattersasIwillbeworking
Gonna sleep now.
Spreadsheet done x 5.
51 characters put together.
Worked on art list for the artist (sorry C).
No doubt I'll dream about weird creatures jumping through portals tonight.
#devlife #tcgs #isitSaturdayYet #NotthatitmattersasIwillbeworking
Current mood
Will I sleep tonight? Mehhhh. Who needs sleep when you've got a game to get going.
#gamedev #gaming #letsgofolks #tcgs
Will I sleep tonight? Mehhhh. Who needs sleep when you've got a game to get going.
#gamedev #gaming #letsgofolks #tcgs
It Crowd Katherine Parkinson GIF
ALT: It Crowd Katherine Parkinson GIF
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November 20, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Current mood
Will I sleep tonight? Mehhhh. Who needs sleep when you've got a game to get going.
#gamedev #gaming #letsgofolks #tcgs
Will I sleep tonight? Mehhhh. Who needs sleep when you've got a game to get going.
#gamedev #gaming #letsgofolks #tcgs
Who knew there would be so many spreadsheets involved in game creation.
Help me.
Help.
#devlife #gaming #tcgs #gamedevs
Help me.
Help.
#devlife #gaming #tcgs #gamedevs
a microsoft excel spreadsheet with a black circle in the center
ALT: a microsoft excel spreadsheet with a black circle in the center
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November 19, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Don't know why they tagged us. 👀
We've been sat here staring at the screen, debating the big question: soccer or football? What do we call this character?
20 down, 5000000 more names to go. 🆘
#devlife #gaming #help #theysaidthiswouldbefun @quirkimon.bsky.social @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social
20 down, 5000000 more names to go. 🆘
#devlife #gaming #help #theysaidthiswouldbefun @quirkimon.bsky.social @sarahquirkystudios.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Don't know why they tagged us. 👀
Ears are burning over here.
November 15, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Ears are burning over here.