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senior dream engineer, digital shaman, miracle farmer, game dev — https://bf.wtfhttps://common.toolshttps://twopm.studio

🧙 Making WizardChess, 1.2 out NOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1274210/

🇦🇺 Meanjin / Brisbane
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ben ✶ @bf.wtf · Dec 15
🧙‍♂️ It's official, WizardChess is out of Early Access!

Our humble aspiration to make a hnefatafl inspired #roguelike lead us on a 5 YEAR #gamedev journey to this release . Thanks to everyone who's supported us along the way.

Play it on Steam now: store.steampowered.com/app/1274210/...
co-op: joined
zine: received
laptop sticker: applied

can't wait to get alpha access @subvert.fm
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
typing game but... it's poetry?

something about typing out the characters makes me dwell on the words and rhythm more deeply
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
a visual novel where the art is drawn using text splines? and you have to type the story out?
#gamedev #p5js
November 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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I really thought it couldn't get any better but jazz + reverb takes cave golf to whole other level... it's so atmospheric (🔊 on!)
#gamedev #godotengine
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I really thought it couldn't get any better but jazz + reverb takes cave golf to whole other level... it's so atmospheric (🔊 on!)
#gamedev #godotengine
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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✅ particle trail
✅ crosshair
✅ incredibly confusing

#gamedev #indiedev
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
✅ particle trail
✅ crosshair
✅ incredibly confusing

#gamedev #indiedev
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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ok, so... what if it's called "Cave Drivers"?
(subtitle "golf, underground")

#gamedev #godot
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
ok, so... what if it's called "Cave Drivers"?
(subtitle "golf, underground")

#gamedev #godot
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"style as ethics"
"the map that eats the territory"
"the conspiracy of flowers"

there I go taking notes again
October 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
*looks around cautiously*

is it finally ok to say I’m an indie dev that doesn’t like “cozy games” at all?
still thinking about this article today. so many societal ills are caused by people white-washing what actually happens. it's awful to see games do it too.

can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
a wholesome plane has hit the second cozy tower
more like no thoughts to declare
blog.giovanh.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
my memory is kinda hazy but I'm pretty sure this is how golf works...? at least it has the windmills!

#gamedev #screenshotsaturday
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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you thought I was done with golf? we're only just getting started
#gamedev #godot

now featuring marching cubes
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
you thought I was done with golf? we're only just getting started
#gamedev #godot

now featuring marching cubes
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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I regret to inform you that it works quite well... 🔊 audio on for the full experience
#gamedev #p5js
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I regret to inform you that it works quite well... 🔊 audio on for the full experience
#gamedev #p5js
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
it came to me in a dream: a multiplayer racing game where you go faster by making engine noises into the mic

VOIP is required
October 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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after some maddening technical difficulties with steam, its live now!!
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
after some maddening technical difficulties with steam, its live now!!
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
it's about time I used my (limited) platform for some good: Isopod is out today, made by my fellow QLD devs @sbug.games

if you like 3d platformers, great writing and rolling around in a ball like a little bug then check it out!
Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off on Steam
You're a tiny pill-bug in a big world! Roll, zip, and slam your way through the gorgeous landscapes of the Australian bush, unite your fellow bugs, and fight back the greedy Fire Ant Conglomerate!
store.steampowered.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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what's behind door number one...?
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday
October 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
what's behind door number one...?
#gamedev #screenshotsaturday
October 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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what about a totally comprehensible word-search-meets-real-time-battle game? #gamedev #indiedev
October 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
what about a totally comprehensible word-search-meets-real-time-battle game? #gamedev #indiedev
October 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM