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Data Sparrow
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Online Art Collective • Tabletop Games & Music • Interconnected Setting • Logo by @dvi-socialmode.bsky.social

Check us out at: https://datasparrow.net/
As for the sale/fundraiser, we're surprised to find ourselves just about 79% through with its goal only 10 days since its launch. If you're reading this and you dropped by, you have our utmost gratitude.

[ Bundle link: itch.io/s/166115/bri... ]
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you don't know, the tl;dr is simple: the director of Rebuilding Triunfo, @valcher.bsky.social, has been suffering regular power outages due to the actions of one Vladimir Putin.

All revenue from this sale will help him purchase a UPS to, if anything, stay online during said outages.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hey there folks, we have two pieces of very good news about the Brighter Tomorrow sale/fundraiser:

1. We've reached 59% funding in just about a week.

2. We've added Sirius: Treacherous Reaches to the bundle, and fixed its price to 12 USD.

[ itch.io/s/166115/bri... ]
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
We're running a fundraising sale to help out the director of Rebuilding Triunfo, who's recently fallen onto some hard times due to the mindless campaigning of one Vladimir Putin.

Every sale of Rebuilding Triunfo and all games in the Brighter Tomorrow bundle helps.

[ itch.io/s/166115/bri... ]
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The tl;dr is simple: a certain asshole in the Kremlin can't learn when to quit, and that translates into power outages for everyone involved.

As such, we're holding a sale to help Val cover the costs of a UPS - so that he can, if anything, stay online in the meantime: itch.io/s/166115/bri...
November 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
My brain keeps autocompleting it as "Will it Kill...". Please send help.
November 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Our games might not be spooky, but they're still 50% off for the next 3 days - cause hey, seasonal sales are just good manners these days.

Have a nice Halloween, everyone.

[ itch.io/s/164204/hal... ]
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
You could make a fairly influential grebo band out of this.
October 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We also have a small double release tonight: on one end, Sulay Rally Raid just got a first batch of extra rules & a framework to add more in the future.

On the other, the Aries 407 Puma is now available as a mod for @ansdor.com's Slipstream!

Links to both here: datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-...
October 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Acting on some silly ideas.

[ Screenshot from Slipstream by @ansdor.com - slipstre.am ]
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Oh we know! We're not passing judgement on the series itself, but the distinctive shape of the E1 chassis and the series' somewhat gimmicky nature inspired the character of the fictional racing series in our tabletop game.

It's what we'd call "Monaco Bougie", very much on purpose.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Speaking of life imitating art, some of us had our doubts E1 Powerboat would actually develop into a regularly-held racing series - but it is now, and to their credit: when they race in Monaco, they occasionally make overtakes.

[ render source: datasparrow.itch.io/shardana-hyd... ]
October 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If you're wondering whether we planned to release Sulay Rally Raid during the debut weekend of the Extreme H World Cup, the answer is no - and to be honest, some of us doubted it was gonna happen this year.

But hey, here we are. Life does imitate art.

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The whole thing, as in game + OST, is *also* up on our Bandcamp - in that, if you get the album, you'll also get all the playing materials.

We would like to thank MINIMIS, In and @lucebreaks.bsky.social for once again delivering an absolute HEATER.

[ datasparrow.bandcamp.com/album/sulay-... ]
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The actual game looks like this: a set of 3 trifolds (Manual, Tables, Map) + a license-sized character sheet you can very much fit in your wallet, inspired by Initial D arcade cards.

This is for the purpose of sticking it in a backpack or purse, and pulling it out when your friends least expect it.
October 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
While Over The Hill in particular was part of the inspiration behind Sulay Rally Raid's design, we recently discovered another bunch of cool-looking offroading/roadtrip games with a twist - be it a science fiction or horror one!

So here they are, and here's a thread about'em.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Is this too much promo for a 3-pamphlet journaling game with a music album attached? Potentially!

Will we pass up the chance to make a cool visual, whether the project is 3 pamphlet or 500 pages? Nope!

So yes, it's out tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Tonight, on Round Trip:

Jamie gets chased by an AT/64 Ravager drone; Binman finds God in the hookah vapors and you bookmark this post.

All of this and more in Sulay Rally Raid, a journaling rallyraid RPG out on October 10th.

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"***, this is ***-Hardman. Just wanted to show you the new team livery for Sulay Rally Raid.

You can save this post to be reminded of the game's release on October 10th, but remember: it's a tabletop game, so the car itself is just an art asset for now."

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Last but not least, our beloved vehicle auteur Vista blessed us with a second pass at the detailing for the Aries 407 "Puma" - which you can see exemplified in 3 of the 6 "canon" team liveries!

(ft @nemoliteram.bsky.social's funny emblem).

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Among the things we touched up last week, the game's map received a slight legibility pass: now the available routes are clearly marked and the font is more readable.

Also, the waypoints in the pdf version are clickable, so you can actually mark your route!

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Here's how they look on the pamphlets, plus the album cover - as every moment is good to remind you of the total HEATER we've got coming up alongside the game.

[ datasparrow.bandcamp.com/album/sulay-... ]
October 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Wait, don't you have a game release coming up in 5 days?"

Yes we do, and we've been busy with it, between playtesting, finishing touches and a secret extra thing you'll get to see on release.

In the meantime, here's some full-size illustrations!

[ datasparrow.itch.io/sulay-rally-... ]
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
And guess what - for once, we're part of a charity bundle too! Among the 203 works included in this bundle, you will indeed find FIST WORLD VOLGA, HYDRO TRAIL GP *and* ROMAN BLASTERS!

Stylish games for a stylish bundle, and a noble cause to boot. Just go get it, pal!
October 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM