Ekluya
@ekluya.bsky.social
Hobbyist writer and hopeful game dev.
Currently developing a mature title in Ren'Py
The Mask of Eve: https://ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-eve
Currently developing a mature title in Ren'Py
The Mask of Eve: https://ekluya.itch.io/the-mask-of-eve
So, some practice drawing.
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
September 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
So, some practice drawing.
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
Started on this one early this morning as a study piece from a sketch from a particular book. I tried to clean it up and fill out some details that the original didn't have.
Anyway, guess the character? 😏
#art #drawing #videogames
I sketched up something with a bit more to it; Some cowboy person (don't ask for details, I was winging it).
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
September 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I sketched up something with a bit more to it; Some cowboy person (don't ask for details, I was winging it).
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
Started with a rough sketch and then did a lineart layer. Had to mess with the hat a lot to get it reasonable. Proportions aren't quite right, but good enough.
#art #drawing #sketchbook
So I got a tablet today and tried it out.
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
September 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
So I got a tablet today and tried it out.
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
There's my first scribble. Not too bad for me, trying to get used to it. 🤷
Not amazing looking, but this would had been impossible for me to do with a mouse.
#art #digitalart #drawing
So I wrapped up the demo for this last night. It's a pretty hefty demo that covers all of the prologue, which is all of the Rolent area. Spent 11 hours on this.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
August 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So I wrapped up the demo for this last night. It's a pretty hefty demo that covers all of the prologue, which is all of the Rolent area. Spent 11 hours on this.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
Overall, I enjoyed it. Especially once I understood the combat. It looks to be a solid, quality remake.
#TrailsintheSky
August 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
After spending some time trying out the AT system on my own, I think I have the general hang of it now. It's still a tad clunky, but I can use it fine now.
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
August 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
After spending some time trying out the AT system on my own, I think I have the general hang of it now. It's still a tad clunky, but I can use it fine now.
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
I'm going to chalk this up to a case of having a very awkward tutorial that messes up the flow of battle.
#TrailsintheSky
August 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Like, I get this is part of the tutorial, but I don't get how this turn system is supposed to work when the RT system works so smoothly. Why have two different systems? They kind of clash with one another.
Like some fights start with the RT system, and then others dump me into the Turn system. 🤨
Like some fights start with the RT system, and then others dump me into the Turn system. 🤨
August 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Like, I get this is part of the tutorial, but I don't get how this turn system is supposed to work when the RT system works so smoothly. Why have two different systems? They kind of clash with one another.
Like some fights start with the RT system, and then others dump me into the Turn system. 🤨
Like some fights start with the RT system, and then others dump me into the Turn system. 🤨
Combat is... I'm not sure what to think yet. I like the real-time fighting part of it. It makes me think of the Mana games a bit. 😀
Then there's this pseudo-turn-based system also... that I'm not really liking. It feels over-complicated compared to the RT system. 🤔
Then there's this pseudo-turn-based system also... that I'm not really liking. It feels over-complicated compared to the RT system. 🤔
August 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Combat is... I'm not sure what to think yet. I like the real-time fighting part of it. It makes me think of the Mana games a bit. 😀
Then there's this pseudo-turn-based system also... that I'm not really liking. It feels over-complicated compared to the RT system. 🤔
Then there's this pseudo-turn-based system also... that I'm not really liking. It feels over-complicated compared to the RT system. 🤔
I like the general look and feel of the game overall. It's smooth, looks nice, and has a few nice QoL features.
The dialogue indicator is especially nice (something more games need).
The intro is still rather long-winded as the OG. It's like over an hour before you get to combat gameplay. Ugh.
The dialogue indicator is especially nice (something more games need).
The intro is still rather long-winded as the OG. It's like over an hour before you get to combat gameplay. Ugh.
August 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I like the general look and feel of the game overall. It's smooth, looks nice, and has a few nice QoL features.
The dialogue indicator is especially nice (something more games need).
The intro is still rather long-winded as the OG. It's like over an hour before you get to combat gameplay. Ugh.
The dialogue indicator is especially nice (something more games need).
The intro is still rather long-winded as the OG. It's like over an hour before you get to combat gameplay. Ugh.
First off, pretty robust options. Far more than I expected.
It was doing so good up until that FOV slider.
Okay, this is a pet peeve of mine. Developers, if you are going to have an FOV option, it needs to show the viewing angle. Is this 90? Is this 75? I have no idea what this means.
#gamedev
It was doing so good up until that FOV slider.
Okay, this is a pet peeve of mine. Developers, if you are going to have an FOV option, it needs to show the viewing angle. Is this 90? Is this 75? I have no idea what this means.
#gamedev
August 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
First off, pretty robust options. Far more than I expected.
It was doing so good up until that FOV slider.
Okay, this is a pet peeve of mine. Developers, if you are going to have an FOV option, it needs to show the viewing angle. Is this 90? Is this 75? I have no idea what this means.
#gamedev
It was doing so good up until that FOV slider.
Okay, this is a pet peeve of mine. Developers, if you are going to have an FOV option, it needs to show the viewing angle. Is this 90? Is this 75? I have no idea what this means.
#gamedev
I've been a bit under the weather lately, but I'm still chipping away at progress. I'm hoping to have the next chapter ready on Monday.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
August 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I've been a bit under the weather lately, but I'm still chipping away at progress. I'm hoping to have the next chapter ready on Monday.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
This is what has taken me over 2 hours this afternoon to do.
(Just getting that shotgun rendered and lined up with the sprite, and I'll have to go through this many times.)
Also, a new character sneak peek. A friend or a foe?🤔
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
(Just getting that shotgun rendered and lined up with the sprite, and I'll have to go through this many times.)
Also, a new character sneak peek. A friend or a foe?🤔
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is what has taken me over 2 hours this afternoon to do.
(Just getting that shotgun rendered and lined up with the sprite, and I'll have to go through this many times.)
Also, a new character sneak peek. A friend or a foe?🤔
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
(Just getting that shotgun rendered and lined up with the sprite, and I'll have to go through this many times.)
Also, a new character sneak peek. A friend or a foe?🤔
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Bit of a progress update.
Despite me feeling so tired the past few days, I'm still getting some progress made each day. I'd estimate I'm roughly 70-75% through Chapter 2.
The last scene will probably take the most time to do as it's a complex one.
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Despite me feeling so tired the past few days, I'm still getting some progress made each day. I'd estimate I'm roughly 70-75% through Chapter 2.
The last scene will probably take the most time to do as it's a complex one.
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
August 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Bit of a progress update.
Despite me feeling so tired the past few days, I'm still getting some progress made each day. I'd estimate I'm roughly 70-75% through Chapter 2.
The last scene will probably take the most time to do as it's a complex one.
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Despite me feeling so tired the past few days, I'm still getting some progress made each day. I'd estimate I'm roughly 70-75% through Chapter 2.
The last scene will probably take the most time to do as it's a complex one.
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
I passed the 100 download mark on itch.io yesterday for my game. Thanks to all who have shown interest and given my small game a look (and sole five-star rating!).
Work continues on Chapter 2, and I'm close to being done with the second scene.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
Work continues on Chapter 2, and I'm close to being done with the second scene.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
August 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I passed the 100 download mark on itch.io yesterday for my game. Thanks to all who have shown interest and given my small game a look (and sole five-star rating!).
Work continues on Chapter 2, and I'm close to being done with the second scene.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
Work continues on Chapter 2, and I'm close to being done with the second scene.
#visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
Well, I finished up Ghost Stories. (The DUB)
What was likely a very mediocre show is elevated to cult status through its insane dub.
Reminds me a lot of when dubbed anime used to contain outtakes (Anybody remember those? The Berserk ones are classic)
#anime
What was likely a very mediocre show is elevated to cult status through its insane dub.
Reminds me a lot of when dubbed anime used to contain outtakes (Anybody remember those? The Berserk ones are classic)
#anime
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Well, I finished up Ghost Stories. (The DUB)
What was likely a very mediocre show is elevated to cult status through its insane dub.
Reminds me a lot of when dubbed anime used to contain outtakes (Anybody remember those? The Berserk ones are classic)
#anime
What was likely a very mediocre show is elevated to cult status through its insane dub.
Reminds me a lot of when dubbed anime used to contain outtakes (Anybody remember those? The Berserk ones are classic)
#anime
I'm aware of very few people who have played this, let alone owned this trash.
August 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I'm aware of very few people who have played this, let alone owned this trash.
Another Chapter 2 peek.
Eve does not approve of this outfit.
(Too bad, that's all you have! *Manical Rintaro laughter*)
Anyway, the first scene is done. On to the next!
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Eve does not approve of this outfit.
(Too bad, that's all you have! *Manical Rintaro laughter*)
Anyway, the first scene is done. On to the next!
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
August 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Another Chapter 2 peek.
Eve does not approve of this outfit.
(Too bad, that's all you have! *Manical Rintaro laughter*)
Anyway, the first scene is done. On to the next!
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Eve does not approve of this outfit.
(Too bad, that's all you have! *Manical Rintaro laughter*)
Anyway, the first scene is done. On to the next!
#visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames
Started working on Chapter 2 last night, so here's a peek. 🫣
#screenshotsaturday #visualnovel #indiegames
#screenshotsaturday #visualnovel #indiegames
August 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Started working on Chapter 2 last night, so here's a peek. 🫣
#screenshotsaturday #visualnovel #indiegames
#screenshotsaturday #visualnovel #indiegames
Update 1.01 is out.
You can find it on my Reddit topic: www.reddit.com/user/EKluya/...
Or my Discord server: discord.gg/q6GATZGb
It's a minor update to tweak a few things for Chapter 1, but as always, feedback is welcome.
#Visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
You can find it on my Reddit topic: www.reddit.com/user/EKluya/...
Or my Discord server: discord.gg/q6GATZGb
It's a minor update to tweak a few things for Chapter 1, but as always, feedback is welcome.
#Visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
August 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Update 1.01 is out.
You can find it on my Reddit topic: www.reddit.com/user/EKluya/...
Or my Discord server: discord.gg/q6GATZGb
It's a minor update to tweak a few things for Chapter 1, but as always, feedback is welcome.
#Visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
You can find it on my Reddit topic: www.reddit.com/user/EKluya/...
Or my Discord server: discord.gg/q6GATZGb
It's a minor update to tweak a few things for Chapter 1, but as always, feedback is welcome.
#Visualnovel #indiegames #indiedev
July 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Ok, so I got some hosting for the Beta demo. I'll be providing the links later... today?
In the meantime, here's another screen. It's a pretty life-altering choice for the protagonist, Eve. It's not without its trade-off, though.
#visualnovel #indiegame
In the meantime, here's another screen. It's a pretty life-altering choice for the protagonist, Eve. It's not without its trade-off, though.
#visualnovel #indiegame
July 28, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Ok, so I got some hosting for the Beta demo. I'll be providing the links later... today?
In the meantime, here's another screen. It's a pretty life-altering choice for the protagonist, Eve. It's not without its trade-off, though.
#visualnovel #indiegame
In the meantime, here's another screen. It's a pretty life-altering choice for the protagonist, Eve. It's not without its trade-off, though.
#visualnovel #indiegame
Hello world, as they say in the programming space.
I am working on a mature visual novel game, The Mask of Eve.
Here is the title screen, so you know it's real. The first chapter is done; I just have to figure out where to host it. (itch.io is not an option anymore, sadly)
More to come later.
I am working on a mature visual novel game, The Mask of Eve.
Here is the title screen, so you know it's real. The first chapter is done; I just have to figure out where to host it. (itch.io is not an option anymore, sadly)
More to come later.
July 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hello world, as they say in the programming space.
I am working on a mature visual novel game, The Mask of Eve.
Here is the title screen, so you know it's real. The first chapter is done; I just have to figure out where to host it. (itch.io is not an option anymore, sadly)
More to come later.
I am working on a mature visual novel game, The Mask of Eve.
Here is the title screen, so you know it's real. The first chapter is done; I just have to figure out where to host it. (itch.io is not an option anymore, sadly)
More to come later.