Unemployed Chicken
@unemployedchicken.bsky.social
Indie Game Developer. Join me in my journey to learn 3D game development!
Welp… tried to start round two of sculpting. Something went very wrong and now I’m giving my goblin a mani-pedi. 🥴
#ScreenShotSaturday #Blender #GameDev
#ScreenShotSaturday #Blender #GameDev
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Welp… tried to start round two of sculpting. Something went very wrong and now I’m giving my goblin a mani-pedi. 🥴
#ScreenShotSaturday #Blender #GameDev
#ScreenShotSaturday #Blender #GameDev
Seamless travel's working! Forgive my friend... his computer was not built for speed 🐌😂
Implementing was far from seamless 😭 Lesson learned: be cautious with GameModes. Setting seamless travel up too early creates a host of problems.
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#gamedev #UE5 #IndieGameDev
Implementing was far from seamless 😭 Lesson learned: be cautious with GameModes. Setting seamless travel up too early creates a host of problems.
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#gamedev #UE5 #IndieGameDev
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Seamless travel's working! Forgive my friend... his computer was not built for speed 🐌😂
Implementing was far from seamless 😭 Lesson learned: be cautious with GameModes. Setting seamless travel up too early creates a host of problems.
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#gamedev #UE5 #IndieGameDev
Implementing was far from seamless 😭 Lesson learned: be cautious with GameModes. Setting seamless travel up too early creates a host of problems.
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#gamedev #UE5 #IndieGameDev
From sculpting disaster to optimized king. 👑
My goblin got the retopo glow-down of a lifetime. He went from 10 million polys of chaos to a sleek, animation-ready 10k.
Still ugly. But now he's efficient ugly. And that's what matters.💚✨
#GameDev #CharacterArt #IndieGameDev
My goblin got the retopo glow-down of a lifetime. He went from 10 million polys of chaos to a sleek, animation-ready 10k.
Still ugly. But now he's efficient ugly. And that's what matters.💚✨
#GameDev #CharacterArt #IndieGameDev
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM
From sculpting disaster to optimized king. 👑
My goblin got the retopo glow-down of a lifetime. He went from 10 million polys of chaos to a sleek, animation-ready 10k.
Still ugly. But now he's efficient ugly. And that's what matters.💚✨
#GameDev #CharacterArt #IndieGameDev
My goblin got the retopo glow-down of a lifetime. He went from 10 million polys of chaos to a sleek, animation-ready 10k.
Still ugly. But now he's efficient ugly. And that's what matters.💚✨
#GameDev #CharacterArt #IndieGameDev
When I finally leave the dev cave and sunlight hits me for the first time in 48 hours... ☀️💀
Any other #GameDev know the feeling? 🤚
#IndieGameDev
Any other #GameDev know the feeling? 🤚
#IndieGameDev
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When I finally leave the dev cave and sunlight hits me for the first time in 48 hours... ☀️💀
Any other #GameDev know the feeling? 🤚
#IndieGameDev
Any other #GameDev know the feeling? 🤚
#IndieGameDev
This retopo is the adult version of shoving my mess into the closet.😂
The face? Looks great at first glance! Limited poles, clean flow, looks like I have my life together. Just don't look too hard…
Who else is guilty of this? 🙋♂️
#3DModeling #Blender3D #IndieGameDev
The face? Looks great at first glance! Limited poles, clean flow, looks like I have my life together. Just don't look too hard…
Who else is guilty of this? 🙋♂️
#3DModeling #Blender3D #IndieGameDev
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
This retopo is the adult version of shoving my mess into the closet.😂
The face? Looks great at first glance! Limited poles, clean flow, looks like I have my life together. Just don't look too hard…
Who else is guilty of this? 🙋♂️
#3DModeling #Blender3D #IndieGameDev
The face? Looks great at first glance! Limited poles, clean flow, looks like I have my life together. Just don't look too hard…
Who else is guilty of this? 🙋♂️
#3DModeling #Blender3D #IndieGameDev
Redemption arc complete! 🐔
Rearranged the lobby UI and fixed the map display bugs. Now, when the host picks a level, it actually syncs for everyone.
It’s clean, it works, and I’m not touching it again. (For today). 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #UnrealEngine #multiplayer
Rearranged the lobby UI and fixed the map display bugs. Now, when the host picks a level, it actually syncs for everyone.
It’s clean, it works, and I’m not touching it again. (For today). 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #UnrealEngine #multiplayer
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Redemption arc complete! 🐔
Rearranged the lobby UI and fixed the map display bugs. Now, when the host picks a level, it actually syncs for everyone.
It’s clean, it works, and I’m not touching it again. (For today). 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #UnrealEngine #multiplayer
Rearranged the lobby UI and fixed the map display bugs. Now, when the host picks a level, it actually syncs for everyone.
It’s clean, it works, and I’m not touching it again. (For today). 😅
#indiedev #gamedev #UnrealEngine #multiplayer
My "Junior Dev Team" is officially on strike until the temperature rises.
They’re huddled for warmth and refusing to do any code reviews until further notice. Tough working conditions here in Florida! Send help (or a heated blanket)! ❄️🐈
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#indiedev #gamedev #studioassistants
They’re huddled for warmth and refusing to do any code reviews until further notice. Tough working conditions here in Florida! Send help (or a heated blanket)! ❄️🐈
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#indiedev #gamedev #studioassistants
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
My "Junior Dev Team" is officially on strike until the temperature rises.
They’re huddled for warmth and refusing to do any code reviews until further notice. Tough working conditions here in Florida! Send help (or a heated blanket)! ❄️🐈
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#indiedev #gamedev #studioassistants
They’re huddled for warmth and refusing to do any code reviews until further notice. Tough working conditions here in Florida! Send help (or a heated blanket)! ❄️🐈
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#indiedev #gamedev #studioassistants
Working on pop-ups today.
Blueprints got it done fast, but I challenged myself to rebuild it in C++. It took way longer than expected, but I learned a ton in the process.
Painful? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.
#GameDev #UnrealEngine
Blueprints got it done fast, but I challenged myself to rebuild it in C++. It took way longer than expected, but I learned a ton in the process.
Painful? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.
#GameDev #UnrealEngine
January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Working on pop-ups today.
Blueprints got it done fast, but I challenged myself to rebuild it in C++. It took way longer than expected, but I learned a ton in the process.
Painful? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.
#GameDev #UnrealEngine
Blueprints got it done fast, but I challenged myself to rebuild it in C++. It took way longer than expected, but I learned a ton in the process.
Painful? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.
#GameDev #UnrealEngine
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Reposted by Unemployed Chicken
Check this new update. I am making 2D DOP. You can see the lamp there have the effects ✨
#indiedev #stardewvalley #solodev #pixelart #cozygame
#indiedev #stardewvalley #solodev #pixelart #cozygame
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Check this new update. I am making 2D DOP. You can see the lamp there have the effects ✨
#indiedev #stardewvalley #solodev #pixelart #cozygame
#indiedev #stardewvalley #solodev #pixelart #cozygame
Took the time to learn to make a Toon Outline Shader!
Touched on Material Functions, Post Processing, Custom Depth Buffers, pixel depth, normals… lots of new stuff for me.
The tutorial’s still holds up in #UE 5.6. Highly recommend!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KvU...
#GameDev #GameArt
Touched on Material Functions, Post Processing, Custom Depth Buffers, pixel depth, normals… lots of new stuff for me.
The tutorial’s still holds up in #UE 5.6. Highly recommend!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KvU...
#GameDev #GameArt
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Took the time to learn to make a Toon Outline Shader!
Touched on Material Functions, Post Processing, Custom Depth Buffers, pixel depth, normals… lots of new stuff for me.
The tutorial’s still holds up in #UE 5.6. Highly recommend!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KvU...
#GameDev #GameArt
Touched on Material Functions, Post Processing, Custom Depth Buffers, pixel depth, normals… lots of new stuff for me.
The tutorial’s still holds up in #UE 5.6. Highly recommend!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KvU...
#GameDev #GameArt
I’ve been laying the foundation before diving into the gameplay. The multiplayer lobby is up and running! It took longer than expected, but I learned a ton about #UnrealEngine session workflow and am happy with the progress so far!
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#gamedev #indiedev
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#gamedev #indiedev
January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I’ve been laying the foundation before diving into the gameplay. The multiplayer lobby is up and running! It took longer than expected, but I learned a ton about #UnrealEngine session workflow and am happy with the progress so far!
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#gamedev #indiedev
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#gamedev #indiedev
It’s not officially an #UnrealEngine project until you’ve deleted Binaries, Intermediate, and Saved… then regenerated your Visual Studio files 😂
If you know, you know.
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#GameDev
If you know, you know.
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#GameDev
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
It’s not officially an #UnrealEngine project until you’ve deleted Binaries, Intermediate, and Saved… then regenerated your Visual Studio files 😂
If you know, you know.
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#GameDev
If you know, you know.
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#GameDev
Did you know #UnrealEngine introduced a new logging macro in #UE 5.2? 🤯 I only just discovered it while refactoring my logs. I break down the differences in this video!
Learn more here: dev.epicgames.com/documentatio...
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev
Learn more here: dev.epicgames.com/documentatio...
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev
January 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Did you know #UnrealEngine introduced a new logging macro in #UE 5.2? 🤯 I only just discovered it while refactoring my logs. I break down the differences in this video!
Learn more here: dev.epicgames.com/documentatio...
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev
Learn more here: dev.epicgames.com/documentatio...
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev
One thing I worked on during my time away was importing a rigged and animated character from #Blender into #UnrealEngine. Seeing it move in-engine feels like real progress.
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#Animation #GameDev #IndieGameDev
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#Animation #GameDev #IndieGameDev
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One thing I worked on during my time away was importing a rigged and animated character from #Blender into #UnrealEngine. Seeing it move in-engine feels like real progress.
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#Animation #GameDev #IndieGameDev
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#Animation #GameDev #IndieGameDev
I’ve been a bit MIA here on BSKY. There’s terrible reception in the dev cave😉
The jump from guided learning to unguided building a #VideoGame has been a shock. I’ll be more active moving forward sharing experiments, lessons learned, and sneak peeks!
Excited to share this #GameDev journey w you!
The jump from guided learning to unguided building a #VideoGame has been a shock. I’ll be more active moving forward sharing experiments, lessons learned, and sneak peeks!
Excited to share this #GameDev journey w you!
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’ve been a bit MIA here on BSKY. There’s terrible reception in the dev cave😉
The jump from guided learning to unguided building a #VideoGame has been a shock. I’ll be more active moving forward sharing experiments, lessons learned, and sneak peeks!
Excited to share this #GameDev journey w you!
The jump from guided learning to unguided building a #VideoGame has been a shock. I’ll be more active moving forward sharing experiments, lessons learned, and sneak peeks!
Excited to share this #GameDev journey w you!
Reposted by Unemployed Chicken
he's too much
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
he's too much
Looking back at the last year is wild! There was so much learning, and I released a game! Check out Hell Invaders at unemployed-chicken.itch.io/hell-invaders
There is still a long way to go. Stay tuned! I have big plans I think you'll enjoy!
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev #Blender #UnrealEngine
There is still a long way to go. Stay tuned! I have big plans I think you'll enjoy!
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev #Blender #UnrealEngine
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Looking back at the last year is wild! There was so much learning, and I released a game! Check out Hell Invaders at unemployed-chicken.itch.io/hell-invaders
There is still a long way to go. Stay tuned! I have big plans I think you'll enjoy!
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev #Blender #UnrealEngine
There is still a long way to go. Stay tuned! I have big plans I think you'll enjoy!
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#GameDev #IndieGameDev #Blender #UnrealEngine
Still feeling thankful!🙌
Big shoutout to @gamedevtv.bsky.social ❤️Not only did I finish their multiplayer course, I also wrapped up the #Blender animation one!💪
Huge improvement from my early animations to now. Grant’s an awesome instructor — highly recommend!
#GameDev #Animation
Big shoutout to @gamedevtv.bsky.social ❤️Not only did I finish their multiplayer course, I also wrapped up the #Blender animation one!💪
Huge improvement from my early animations to now. Grant’s an awesome instructor — highly recommend!
#GameDev #Animation
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Still feeling thankful!🙌
Big shoutout to @gamedevtv.bsky.social ❤️Not only did I finish their multiplayer course, I also wrapped up the #Blender animation one!💪
Huge improvement from my early animations to now. Grant’s an awesome instructor — highly recommend!
#GameDev #Animation
Big shoutout to @gamedevtv.bsky.social ❤️Not only did I finish their multiplayer course, I also wrapped up the #Blender animation one!💪
Huge improvement from my early animations to now. Grant’s an awesome instructor — highly recommend!
#GameDev #Animation
Happy Thanksgiving all!🦃
Grateful for the awesome courses at @gamedevtv.bsky.social this year. Just wrapped up their Online Gameplay course. Learned the basics of multiplayer in #UnrealEngine! 🎮
It’s built for 5.3, I’m on 5.6… there were struggles, but totally worth it!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev
Grateful for the awesome courses at @gamedevtv.bsky.social this year. Just wrapped up their Online Gameplay course. Learned the basics of multiplayer in #UnrealEngine! 🎮
It’s built for 5.3, I’m on 5.6… there were struggles, but totally worth it!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving all!🦃
Grateful for the awesome courses at @gamedevtv.bsky.social this year. Just wrapped up their Online Gameplay course. Learned the basics of multiplayer in #UnrealEngine! 🎮
It’s built for 5.3, I’m on 5.6… there were struggles, but totally worth it!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev
Grateful for the awesome courses at @gamedevtv.bsky.social this year. Just wrapped up their Online Gameplay course. Learned the basics of multiplayer in #UnrealEngine! 🎮
It’s built for 5.3, I’m on 5.6… there were struggles, but totally worth it!
#GameDev #IndieGameDev
Getting in some planning and admin work before I start my next game! I got some big idea's! Can't wait to share them with you! #GameDev #IndieGameDev
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Getting in some planning and admin work before I start my next game! I got some big idea's! Can't wait to share them with you! #GameDev #IndieGameDev