Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
@annie-strawfairy.bsky.social
✨ Co-Founder of Sparket GameDev on Roblox ✨ Former Jagex External QA Analyst ✨ Former Strange Loop Games UX Researcher 🍄 American Digital Nomad in Spain
🍄 For hire - Freelance Games QA & UX Research Professional
Owner of @sparketgamedev.com 🦉
🍄 For hire - Freelance Games QA & UX Research Professional
Owner of @sparketgamedev.com 🦉
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
Starting TODAY, our first #devlog for Tiny Creatures on #Roblox, a creature collection game!
See lead programmer work on the Quest System that will be featured in our June 13th content push!
📆Mon, Wed, Fri @ 5PM CEST on #Twitch
🔗 www.twitch.tv/sparketgamed...
#gamedev #cozygaming #indiedev
See lead programmer work on the Quest System that will be featured in our June 13th content push!
📆Mon, Wed, Fri @ 5PM CEST on #Twitch
🔗 www.twitch.tv/sparketgamed...
#gamedev #cozygaming #indiedev
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Starting TODAY, our first #devlog for Tiny Creatures on #Roblox, a creature collection game!
See lead programmer work on the Quest System that will be featured in our June 13th content push!
📆Mon, Wed, Fri @ 5PM CEST on #Twitch
🔗 www.twitch.tv/sparketgamed...
#gamedev #cozygaming #indiedev
See lead programmer work on the Quest System that will be featured in our June 13th content push!
📆Mon, Wed, Fri @ 5PM CEST on #Twitch
🔗 www.twitch.tv/sparketgamed...
#gamedev #cozygaming #indiedev
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
Found the @ggamesalliance.bsky.social today and joined the waiting list!
I love to support other great studios making FREE resources and #gamedev help 🌱
Join their waiting list! 🔗
globalgamesalliance.com?invite=17470...
I love to support other great studios making FREE resources and #gamedev help 🌱
Join their waiting list! 🔗
globalgamesalliance.com?invite=17470...
May 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Found the @ggamesalliance.bsky.social today and joined the waiting list!
I love to support other great studios making FREE resources and #gamedev help 🌱
Join their waiting list! 🔗
globalgamesalliance.com?invite=17470...
I love to support other great studios making FREE resources and #gamedev help 🌱
Join their waiting list! 🔗
globalgamesalliance.com?invite=17470...
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
Content Update - LIVE NOW ✨
Tiny Creatures has been updated-here's what was added!
* 14 new sound tracks to Tiny Creatures!
Play the game at 🔗https://www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycreatures
#indiegame #indiemusic #music #cozy #contentupdate #gamecredits
Tiny Creatures has been updated-here's what was added!
* 14 new sound tracks to Tiny Creatures!
Play the game at 🔗https://www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycreatures
#indiegame #indiemusic #music #cozy #contentupdate #gamecredits
May 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Content Update - LIVE NOW ✨
Tiny Creatures has been updated-here's what was added!
* 14 new sound tracks to Tiny Creatures!
Play the game at 🔗https://www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycreatures
#indiegame #indiemusic #music #cozy #contentupdate #gamecredits
Tiny Creatures has been updated-here's what was added!
* 14 new sound tracks to Tiny Creatures!
Play the game at 🔗https://www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycreatures
#indiegame #indiemusic #music #cozy #contentupdate #gamecredits
🌱 Help Grow Our Game 🌱
At @sparketgamedev.com we are in Public Alpha Testing of our game Tiny Creatures, a charming potion-making adventure set in Tiny Cove.
At @sparketgamedev.com we are in Public Alpha Testing of our game Tiny Creatures, a charming potion-making adventure set in Tiny Cove.
🌱Join our Alpha Journey 🌱
🎣Take part in the Public Alpha testing for Tiny Creatures!
✨Offer feedback and add to the game magic!
🔗 Press Kit: www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycrea...
#roblox #robloxdev #indiedev #indiegame #playtest #gamedev #alpha #cozygames #cozygaming #gamedevelopment
🎣Take part in the Public Alpha testing for Tiny Creatures!
✨Offer feedback and add to the game magic!
🔗 Press Kit: www.sparketgamedev.com/playtinycrea...
#roblox #robloxdev #indiedev #indiegame #playtest #gamedev #alpha #cozygames #cozygaming #gamedevelopment
April 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🌱 Help Grow Our Game 🌱
At @sparketgamedev.com we are in Public Alpha Testing of our game Tiny Creatures, a charming potion-making adventure set in Tiny Cove.
At @sparketgamedev.com we are in Public Alpha Testing of our game Tiny Creatures, a charming potion-making adventure set in Tiny Cove.
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
🌿 Tiny Creatures [Public Alpha] is live! 🌿
Available to Play NOW:
🎣 Fishing & Journal Stamp Collection
🎲 Card Minigame
🌱 View the roadmap (bug catching & potion crafting coming !)
🔥Help shape the game—your feedback matters during our Public Alpha Test!
#Roblox #IndieGame #CozyGaming #Gaming
Available to Play NOW:
🎣 Fishing & Journal Stamp Collection
🎲 Card Minigame
🌱 View the roadmap (bug catching & potion crafting coming !)
🔥Help shape the game—your feedback matters during our Public Alpha Test!
#Roblox #IndieGame #CozyGaming #Gaming
Tiny Creatures [Public Alpha]
🌿 Tiny Creatures [Public Alpha] 🌿
Fish. Catch Bugs. Brew Potions. Uncover Magic
🐚 Welcome to Tiny Cove, a hidden island where magic simmers under the surface!
Currently in Public Alpha stage. See th...
www.roblox.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🌿 Tiny Creatures [Public Alpha] is live! 🌿
Available to Play NOW:
🎣 Fishing & Journal Stamp Collection
🎲 Card Minigame
🌱 View the roadmap (bug catching & potion crafting coming !)
🔥Help shape the game—your feedback matters during our Public Alpha Test!
#Roblox #IndieGame #CozyGaming #Gaming
Available to Play NOW:
🎣 Fishing & Journal Stamp Collection
🎲 Card Minigame
🌱 View the roadmap (bug catching & potion crafting coming !)
🔥Help shape the game—your feedback matters during our Public Alpha Test!
#Roblox #IndieGame #CozyGaming #Gaming
✨ Professional QA Without the Overhead: How Studios Can Save 40-60% with Direct Partnerships ✨
Struggling with QA costs?
🛑Hiring internally → Expensive.
🛑Outsourcing → High markup, impersonal service.
🛑Players Only → Unreliable, lacks depth.
🧵 Read More >>>
#GameDev #IndieDev #QA #GameIndustry
Struggling with QA costs?
🛑Hiring internally → Expensive.
🛑Outsourcing → High markup, impersonal service.
🛑Players Only → Unreliable, lacks depth.
🧵 Read More >>>
#GameDev #IndieDev #QA #GameIndustry
April 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
✨ Professional QA Without the Overhead: How Studios Can Save 40-60% with Direct Partnerships ✨
Struggling with QA costs?
🛑Hiring internally → Expensive.
🛑Outsourcing → High markup, impersonal service.
🛑Players Only → Unreliable, lacks depth.
🧵 Read More >>>
#GameDev #IndieDev #QA #GameIndustry
Struggling with QA costs?
🛑Hiring internally → Expensive.
🛑Outsourcing → High markup, impersonal service.
🛑Players Only → Unreliable, lacks depth.
🧵 Read More >>>
#GameDev #IndieDev #QA #GameIndustry
Need player feedback from a focus group but worried about biased recruitment?
Avoid just the loudest voices! ✨ Run a survey first—include player profiles & an opt-in for focus groups.
This way, you can recruit from a diverse mix & get balanced insights. 🌱
#GameDev #IndieDev #UXResearch #QA
Avoid just the loudest voices! ✨ Run a survey first—include player profiles & an opt-in for focus groups.
This way, you can recruit from a diverse mix & get balanced insights. 🌱
#GameDev #IndieDev #UXResearch #QA
March 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Need player feedback from a focus group but worried about biased recruitment?
Avoid just the loudest voices! ✨ Run a survey first—include player profiles & an opt-in for focus groups.
This way, you can recruit from a diverse mix & get balanced insights. 🌱
#GameDev #IndieDev #UXResearch #QA
Avoid just the loudest voices! ✨ Run a survey first—include player profiles & an opt-in for focus groups.
This way, you can recruit from a diverse mix & get balanced insights. 🌱
#GameDev #IndieDev #UXResearch #QA
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🌱 #Roblox Small Project Program🌱
🔥 Get portfolio pieces & job XP to be competitive in the game industry!
✨ Legitimate, vetted projects that are NOT half baked
✨ Get personal help, advice, and guidance on projects
Join today and apply! discord.gg/ddJe9YZmhv
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
🔥 Get portfolio pieces & job XP to be competitive in the game industry!
✨ Legitimate, vetted projects that are NOT half baked
✨ Get personal help, advice, and guidance on projects
Join today and apply! discord.gg/ddJe9YZmhv
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
Announcement for Roblox Small Project Program by Sparket GameDev
YouTube video by Sparket GameDev
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March 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🌱 #Roblox Small Project Program🌱
🔥 Get portfolio pieces & job XP to be competitive in the game industry!
✨ Legitimate, vetted projects that are NOT half baked
✨ Get personal help, advice, and guidance on projects
Join today and apply! discord.gg/ddJe9YZmhv
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
🔥 Get portfolio pieces & job XP to be competitive in the game industry!
✨ Legitimate, vetted projects that are NOT half baked
✨ Get personal help, advice, and guidance on projects
Join today and apply! discord.gg/ddJe9YZmhv
#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
Hawthorn surpassed 1k followers on our Kickstarter Coming Soon page! Follow us on Kickstarter to stay up to date on the campaign.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nearstudios/hawthorn
#pcgaming #pcgamer #gaming #cozygamer #cozygames #videogames #indiegames #whattoplay #playhawthorn
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nearstudios/hawthorn
#pcgaming #pcgamer #gaming #cozygamer #cozygames #videogames #indiegames #whattoplay #playhawthorn
February 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hawthorn surpassed 1k followers on our Kickstarter Coming Soon page! Follow us on Kickstarter to stay up to date on the campaign.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nearstudios/hawthorn
#pcgaming #pcgamer #gaming #cozygamer #cozygames #videogames #indiegames #whattoplay #playhawthorn
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nearstudios/hawthorn
#pcgaming #pcgamer #gaming #cozygamer #cozygames #videogames #indiegames #whattoplay #playhawthorn
🔥Co-Working Stream on Twitch! 🔥
Come check out @sparketgamedev.com and the #gamedevelopment going on in #RobloxStudio with Tiny Creatures ✨
www.twitch.tv/annie_strawf...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indie #newstreamer
Come check out @sparketgamedev.com and the #gamedevelopment going on in #RobloxStudio with Tiny Creatures ✨
www.twitch.tv/annie_strawf...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indie #newstreamer
February 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🔥Co-Working Stream on Twitch! 🔥
Come check out @sparketgamedev.com and the #gamedevelopment going on in #RobloxStudio with Tiny Creatures ✨
www.twitch.tv/annie_strawf...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indie #newstreamer
Come check out @sparketgamedev.com and the #gamedevelopment going on in #RobloxStudio with Tiny Creatures ✨
www.twitch.tv/annie_strawf...
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indie #newstreamer
I will be giving the Game #QA Hands-on Training and Introduction at UpSkill Community!
Curious about Game QA and what it would look like in a studio? Attend the lecture to see how properly trained QA can benefit your development process from start to finish!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
Curious about Game QA and what it would look like in a studio? Attend the lecture to see how properly trained QA can benefit your development process from start to finish!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
Sparket GameDev is hosting Monthly Lecture Sessions with UpSkill Community.
✨Learn about #RobloxStudio & #Lua #Programming
✨Games #QA Hands-On Training & Introduction
Discord Event Link: discord.gg/CSHAvZURMc?e...
Details below below.
#gamedev #indiedev #robloxdev #gamedevelopment
✨Learn about #RobloxStudio & #Lua #Programming
✨Games #QA Hands-On Training & Introduction
Discord Event Link: discord.gg/CSHAvZURMc?e...
Details below below.
#gamedev #indiedev #robloxdev #gamedevelopment
January 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I will be giving the Game #QA Hands-on Training and Introduction at UpSkill Community!
Curious about Game QA and what it would look like in a studio? Attend the lecture to see how properly trained QA can benefit your development process from start to finish!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
Curious about Game QA and what it would look like in a studio? Attend the lecture to see how properly trained QA can benefit your development process from start to finish!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
Wanted to share the Starter Pack my Network made.
Come meet great young developers at Sparket GameDev.
We teach the value in positive team collaboration, supporting others through the GameDev journey, and making great #Roblox games!
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
go.bsky.app/UVhnCwL
Come meet great young developers at Sparket GameDev.
We teach the value in positive team collaboration, supporting others through the GameDev journey, and making great #Roblox games!
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
go.bsky.app/UVhnCwL
January 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Wanted to share the Starter Pack my Network made.
Come meet great young developers at Sparket GameDev.
We teach the value in positive team collaboration, supporting others through the GameDev journey, and making great #Roblox games!
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
go.bsky.app/UVhnCwL
Come meet great young developers at Sparket GameDev.
We teach the value in positive team collaboration, supporting others through the GameDev journey, and making great #Roblox games!
#indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment
go.bsky.app/UVhnCwL
I am writing my own QA training modules for beginners to help teach my Roblox network and partner network about QA & UX.
It will include hands-on practice in games!
#qa #gamedev #gamedevQA
It will include hands-on practice in games!
#qa #gamedev #gamedevQA
a person with a sword on their back is standing on a wooden bridge
Alt: Geralt with a sword on their back is standing on a wooden bridge watching a whale fall down a cliff
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am writing my own QA training modules for beginners to help teach my Roblox network and partner network about QA & UX.
It will include hands-on practice in games!
#qa #gamedev #gamedevQA
It will include hands-on practice in games!
#qa #gamedev #gamedevQA
Jelly bean stayed up all night with me to bring in the new year ❤️ He was so tired ❤️
January 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Jelly bean stayed up all night with me to bring in the new year ❤️ He was so tired ❤️
I learned how to 3D model for our upcoming #Roblox game "Tiny Creatures". ✨🧚♀️
I started making a miro board to help me keep track of all the plants I modeled this week ✨ Really happy with the progress ✨🍄
#Robloxstudio #robloxdev #robloxmodeler #indiedev
I started making a miro board to help me keep track of all the plants I modeled this week ✨ Really happy with the progress ✨🍄
#Robloxstudio #robloxdev #robloxmodeler #indiedev
December 11, 2024 at 9:20 AM
I learned how to 3D model for our upcoming #Roblox game "Tiny Creatures". ✨🧚♀️
I started making a miro board to help me keep track of all the plants I modeled this week ✨ Really happy with the progress ✨🍄
#Robloxstudio #robloxdev #robloxmodeler #indiedev
I started making a miro board to help me keep track of all the plants I modeled this week ✨ Really happy with the progress ✨🍄
#Robloxstudio #robloxdev #robloxmodeler #indiedev
Reposted by Hayley Ann 🍄 Games QA Analyst ✨
MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is here. Early bird deadline 22nd Dec.
December 4, 2024 at 11:33 AM
MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is here. Early bird deadline 22nd Dec.
I will be talking today in our Tiny Devs event space!
Stop by if you are interested in learning what Roblox development can look like from Roblox Studio, to professional QA communities, Blender integration, and more!
#GameDevQA #QA #blender #robloxstudio
Stop by if you are interested in learning what Roblox development can look like from Roblox Studio, to professional QA communities, Blender integration, and more!
#GameDevQA #QA #blender #robloxstudio
Our first "Tiny Tavern Talk" today at 7:30PM CET in Tiny Devs!
Playtest your #roblox game, chat with Annie about your #gamedevelopment, or about being a #robloxdev !
Join the Discord for details on how to attend! discord.gg/CSHAvZURMc
Tiny Devs www.roblox.com/games/903860...
#indiedev #gamedev
Playtest your #roblox game, chat with Annie about your #gamedevelopment, or about being a #robloxdev !
Join the Discord for details on how to attend! discord.gg/CSHAvZURMc
Tiny Devs www.roblox.com/games/903860...
#indiedev #gamedev
November 30, 2024 at 11:09 AM
I will be talking today in our Tiny Devs event space!
Stop by if you are interested in learning what Roblox development can look like from Roblox Studio, to professional QA communities, Blender integration, and more!
#GameDevQA #QA #blender #robloxstudio
Stop by if you are interested in learning what Roblox development can look like from Roblox Studio, to professional QA communities, Blender integration, and more!
#GameDevQA #QA #blender #robloxstudio
I finished my first #blender tutorial! I am pretty pleased with the results having never used this before!
Looking forward to making some models for #roblox!
#modeling #robloxdev #indiedev
Looking forward to making some models for #roblox!
#modeling #robloxdev #indiedev
November 28, 2024 at 2:01 PM
I finished my first #blender tutorial! I am pretty pleased with the results having never used this before!
Looking forward to making some models for #roblox!
#modeling #robloxdev #indiedev
Looking forward to making some models for #roblox!
#modeling #robloxdev #indiedev
Can't wait for Sam to finish more in Tiny Creatures, so I can go in and break it all 😈😇
#gamedevQA #QA
#gamedevQA #QA
In-studio footage of us testing out the backpack & journal combo SamWam is working on! ✨☺️
What do you think? We are hopefully going to overlay the bag with a UI🤞
The stamps in the book are placeholder assets we are prototyping as well! 🌱
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #roblox #robloxstudio
What do you think? We are hopefully going to overlay the bag with a UI🤞
The stamps in the book are placeholder assets we are prototyping as well! 🌱
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #roblox #robloxstudio
November 24, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Can't wait for Sam to finish more in Tiny Creatures, so I can go in and break it all 😈😇
#gamedevQA #QA
#gamedevQA #QA
Thinking of adding #QA to your #gamejam?
Benefits
* Test on beta branches to provide iterative feedback and catch bugs before & after merges✨
* Flag cohesion issues with design & narrative on their many playthroughs✨
* Facilitate playtesting & triage for RITE method iterations✨
#gamedev #gamedevQA
Benefits
* Test on beta branches to provide iterative feedback and catch bugs before & after merges✨
* Flag cohesion issues with design & narrative on their many playthroughs✨
* Facilitate playtesting & triage for RITE method iterations✨
#gamedev #gamedevQA
November 24, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Thinking of adding #QA to your #gamejam?
Benefits
* Test on beta branches to provide iterative feedback and catch bugs before & after merges✨
* Flag cohesion issues with design & narrative on their many playthroughs✨
* Facilitate playtesting & triage for RITE method iterations✨
#gamedev #gamedevQA
Benefits
* Test on beta branches to provide iterative feedback and catch bugs before & after merges✨
* Flag cohesion issues with design & narrative on their many playthroughs✨
* Facilitate playtesting & triage for RITE method iterations✨
#gamedev #gamedevQA
I want to start a mug collection again.
I use to go thrifting and pick up the coolest mugs.
Sam’s mom got this for my birthday this year, this will be the first to start the collection!
I keep it on my desk. Anyone else have cool looking mugs?
I use to go thrifting and pick up the coolest mugs.
Sam’s mom got this for my birthday this year, this will be the first to start the collection!
I keep it on my desk. Anyone else have cool looking mugs?
November 24, 2024 at 8:23 AM
I want to start a mug collection again.
I use to go thrifting and pick up the coolest mugs.
Sam’s mom got this for my birthday this year, this will be the first to start the collection!
I keep it on my desk. Anyone else have cool looking mugs?
I use to go thrifting and pick up the coolest mugs.
Sam’s mom got this for my birthday this year, this will be the first to start the collection!
I keep it on my desk. Anyone else have cool looking mugs?
I have 68 followers and I want to say “Hello!!” to you lovely people!!
I never imagined getting even 1 follower, let alone -68- … You all are too kind.
I appreciate every single one of you. For your time —
Here’s a photo of my little boy, Jelly Bean waiting patiently at the dinner table 😊
I never imagined getting even 1 follower, let alone -68- … You all are too kind.
I appreciate every single one of you. For your time —
Here’s a photo of my little boy, Jelly Bean waiting patiently at the dinner table 😊
November 22, 2024 at 10:46 PM
I have 68 followers and I want to say “Hello!!” to you lovely people!!
I never imagined getting even 1 follower, let alone -68- … You all are too kind.
I appreciate every single one of you. For your time —
Here’s a photo of my little boy, Jelly Bean waiting patiently at the dinner table 😊
I never imagined getting even 1 follower, let alone -68- … You all are too kind.
I appreciate every single one of you. For your time —
Here’s a photo of my little boy, Jelly Bean waiting patiently at the dinner table 😊
Our game, Tiny Creatures currently in development.
So excited!! I love the cottage in the back. Sam outdid himself again ✨🧚♀️
So excited!! I love the cottage in the back. Sam outdid himself again ✨🧚♀️
👀 Tiny Creatures - Pre-Alpha, coming to #roblox ! 🎣
What's in store for this magical, multiplayer RPG ? Find out by joining the Discord! 🌱 🍄🦉
Follow our development and offer feedback to help shape the game! ✨🧚♀️
#indiegame #robloxdev
What's in store for this magical, multiplayer RPG ? Find out by joining the Discord! 🌱 🍄🦉
Follow our development and offer feedback to help shape the game! ✨🧚♀️
#indiegame #robloxdev
November 22, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Our game, Tiny Creatures currently in development.
So excited!! I love the cottage in the back. Sam outdid himself again ✨🧚♀️
So excited!! I love the cottage in the back. Sam outdid himself again ✨🧚♀️
@mashdor.bsky.social invited me to share my experience about breaking into the game industry with the lovely people at Astro Games.
Here is a brief overview of what I shared 🧵
Here is a brief overview of what I shared 🧵
November 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM
@mashdor.bsky.social invited me to share my experience about breaking into the game industry with the lovely people at Astro Games.
Here is a brief overview of what I shared 🧵
Here is a brief overview of what I shared 🧵