Fernando
@fernandobarbosa.bsky.social
System Architect, Designer and solo Game Dev. Open-Source enthusiast!
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #indiegamedev
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #indiegamedev
Every game designer faces fatigue. It’s not the end of creativity, but a pause before renewal. Progress is found in persistence—tiny steps, tested ideas, fragments of play. Keep going; inspiration always returns to those who refuse to stop. #gamedev #game #indiegamedev
August 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Every game designer faces fatigue. It’s not the end of creativity, but a pause before renewal. Progress is found in persistence—tiny steps, tested ideas, fragments of play. Keep going; inspiration always returns to those who refuse to stop. #gamedev #game #indiegamedev
Is difficulty in games just mechanics, or also emotion? A frustrating game can create more meaning than an easy one. To what extent is player struggle part of the artistic experience?
#GameDesign #GameDev #Game
#GameDesign #GameDev #Game
a statue of a knight with his arms outstretched against a cloudy sky
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August 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Is difficulty in games just mechanics, or also emotion? A frustrating game can create more meaning than an easy one. To what extent is player struggle part of the artistic experience?
#GameDesign #GameDev #Game
#GameDesign #GameDev #Game
If there's a theme song that brings me nostalgia and that feeling of live a fantasy dream as a kid playing a game after school is Space Harrier theme. I'm no huge fan of the game, but this song... man, what a masterpiece! #game #retrogame #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Ta...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Ta...
Space Harrier Music - MAIN THEME
YouTube video by usag533
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August 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If there's a theme song that brings me nostalgia and that feeling of live a fantasy dream as a kid playing a game after school is Space Harrier theme. I'm no huge fan of the game, but this song... man, what a masterpiece! #game #retrogame #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Ta...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Ta...
One of my best decisions when I started to develop my game was to note EVERY idea in a Trello board. And even if I am a #sologamedev in this project, I keep tracking everything and try to follow the planning and sprint idea from agile methodology. And what do you use for keep tracking your project?
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
One of my best decisions when I started to develop my game was to note EVERY idea in a Trello board. And even if I am a #sologamedev in this project, I keep tracking everything and try to follow the planning and sprint idea from agile methodology. And what do you use for keep tracking your project?
How to start a game? Not a test, not a study project, not a tutorial... a real life game! Some people will tend to say "make something small". But, is there such thing as a small project in #gamedev universe? Code, art, music, sfx... So many habilities to work with. So, how to start a game?
August 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
How to start a game? Not a test, not a study project, not a tutorial... a real life game! Some people will tend to say "make something small". But, is there such thing as a small project in #gamedev universe? Code, art, music, sfx... So many habilities to work with. So, how to start a game?
Is anyone around here? Hehe! Few months without login here, but I'll be post here some thoughts about the experience of my game. I've been thinking to create a blog or channel to post about the development of my game, but here I can get in touch of a great gamedev community. Way better! #gamedev
August 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Is anyone around here? Hehe! Few months without login here, but I'll be post here some thoughts about the experience of my game. I've been thinking to create a blog or channel to post about the development of my game, but here I can get in touch of a great gamedev community. Way better! #gamedev
Ok, we have Bluesky to move from that toxic environment called X. But is there anything similar to IG to move on?
January 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Ok, we have Bluesky to move from that toxic environment called X. But is there anything similar to IG to move on?
Just finished #Spiderman Miles Morales and guys, what a game!!!! Amazing, as the hero!
November 8, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Just finished #Spiderman Miles Morales and guys, what a game!!!! Amazing, as the hero!
I really love pixel art, but it was never my drawing style. I've developed strong vector drawing skills through my experience working at print shops, so I decided to create all the #gameart with #Inkscape. That's why I need to balance what I'm skilled at with what I enjoy. 🙃 #solodev #indiedev
October 25, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The process of refactoring is the worst part for me. I know there's the useful find-replace. But there's always a deep and forgotten place to explode the entire project!!! But if I'm writing this is because I finish the refactoring. Let's go! Soon I can show you my game! #indiedev #gamedev #solodev
October 23, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Everything with "deck building" and/or "rogue like" calls my attention.
October 20, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Everything with "deck building" and/or "rogue like" calls my attention.
Reposted by Fernando
to criando uma lista com artistas que trabalham com cenários, se você desenha, pinta e cria cenarios comenta aqui que eu vou adicionando aos poucos
I'm making a starter pack with artists who work with background, if you draw, paint and create background art comment here! I'll be add everyone by soon
I'm making a starter pack with artists who work with background, if you draw, paint and create background art comment here! I'll be add everyone by soon
October 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM
to criando uma lista com artistas que trabalham com cenários, se você desenha, pinta e cria cenarios comenta aqui que eu vou adicionando aos poucos
I'm making a starter pack with artists who work with background, if you draw, paint and create background art comment here! I'll be add everyone by soon
I'm making a starter pack with artists who work with background, if you draw, paint and create background art comment here! I'll be add everyone by soon
Taking a shower has the magical ability to boost our creativity. I was stuck with ideas for my game, and a nice, warm shower brought me all the answers I needed. So, if you ever run out of ideas, take a shower! 😂 #gamedev #indiedev #solodev
a close up of a shower with water coming out of the door
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October 18, 2024 at 5:40 PM
While I was sketching my game, I came across some games very similar to mine. It's a awful feeling that you're copying someone - without intention. So, my tip is to research. Not for a couple of hours. Reasearch A LOT! For days and weeks. Make your idea unique! #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
a black cat wearing glasses and a pencil is laying on a counter
ALT: a black cat wearing glasses and a pencil is laying on a counter
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October 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM
While I was sketching my game, I came across some games very similar to mine. It's a awful feeling that you're copying someone - without intention. So, my tip is to research. Not for a couple of hours. Reasearch A LOT! For days and weeks. Make your idea unique! #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
5 jogos pra me conhecer:
- Gran Turismo
- The Legend of Zelda
- Magic The Gathering
- Final Fantasy
- Starcraft
Coloquei apenas as franquias porque além de escolher apenas 5 jogos, seria mais complicado escolher apenas um deles.
- Gran Turismo
- The Legend of Zelda
- Magic The Gathering
- Final Fantasy
- Starcraft
Coloquei apenas as franquias porque além de escolher apenas 5 jogos, seria mais complicado escolher apenas um deles.
5 jogos pra me conhecer
- Wild Rift
- Need For Speed Underground\
- Crusader of Centy
- Brawl Stars
- Minecraft DJDOGIKJRAOGJROIJG
- Wild Rift
- Need For Speed Underground\
- Crusader of Centy
- Brawl Stars
- Minecraft DJDOGIKJRAOGJROIJG
5 jogos pra me conhecer
- Einhander
- Tony Hawk
- Vagrant Story
- Metal Gear Solid
- Guacamellee
- Gran Turismo
- Einhander
- Tony Hawk
- Vagrant Story
- Metal Gear Solid
- Guacamellee
- Gran Turismo
October 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM
5 jogos pra me conhecer:
- Gran Turismo
- The Legend of Zelda
- Magic The Gathering
- Final Fantasy
- Starcraft
Coloquei apenas as franquias porque além de escolher apenas 5 jogos, seria mais complicado escolher apenas um deles.
- Gran Turismo
- The Legend of Zelda
- Magic The Gathering
- Final Fantasy
- Starcraft
Coloquei apenas as franquias porque além de escolher apenas 5 jogos, seria mais complicado escolher apenas um deles.
A really awesome presentation with a LOT of awesome projects! But three of them hold my total attention: Au Revoir, Raiders of Valhalla and Turi Kaapora. #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
Check out today for the Brazil Indie Showcase live on Youtube at 7PM (GMT -3).
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
I Brazil Indie Showcase - Promoting brazilian indies to the world!
YouTube video by Brazil Indie Showcase
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October 15, 2024 at 1:48 AM
A really awesome presentation with a LOT of awesome projects! But three of them hold my total attention: Au Revoir, Raiders of Valhalla and Turi Kaapora. #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
Check out today for the Brazil Indie Showcase live on Youtube at 7PM (GMT -3).
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
I Brazil Indie Showcase - Promoting brazilian indies to the world!
YouTube video by Brazil Indie Showcase
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Check out today for the Brazil Indie Showcase live on Youtube at 7PM (GMT -3).
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
More than 30 games made in Brazil!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J1...
#indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
Has anyone had the experience to change the game project from 2D to 3D in Godot? If yes, what's the complexity in it? My idea to do a 2D Galaxy is very disappointing and it's not looking good at ALL! 😕 #godot #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
October 12, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Has anyone had the experience to change the game project from 2D to 3D in Godot? If yes, what's the complexity in it? My idea to do a 2D Galaxy is very disappointing and it's not looking good at ALL! 😕 #godot #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
Finally we have a card hand with playable cards! Yay! 🥳 It's not the final layout, just a test with a sketch of some Inkscape vector icons that I made to quick illustrate. #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #godot
October 11, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Finally we have a card hand with playable cards! Yay! 🥳 It's not the final layout, just a test with a sketch of some Inkscape vector icons that I made to quick illustrate. #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #godot
I've been watching some videos from Robert Laszlo on YouTube about how to draw spaceships, since this is the main theme from my game. I tried to do a sketch of one potential spaceship from the game based on a flashlight. lt is far better from what I expected. #sketchbook #indiegamedev #gameart
October 10, 2024 at 3:38 AM
I've been watching some videos from Robert Laszlo on YouTube about how to draw spaceships, since this is the main theme from my game. I tried to do a sketch of one potential spaceship from the game based on a flashlight. lt is far better from what I expected. #sketchbook #indiegamedev #gameart
A mecânica principal do jogo tá pronta! Eu poderia continuar a codar o restante, mas vou focar um pouco na parte visual do jogo! Bora que em breve começo a mostrar meu filho pra vocês! #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #godot
a cartoon cat is dancing with the words yay written below it
ALT: a cartoon cat is dancing with the words yay written below it
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October 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
A mecânica principal do jogo tá pronta! Eu poderia continuar a codar o restante, mas vou focar um pouco na parte visual do jogo! Bora que em breve começo a mostrar meu filho pra vocês! #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #godot
Reposted by Fernando
The worst part about being a solo dev is any time you work on something that doesn't involve art, you have nothing to show or share.
Game logic is going great y'all, soon I'll be able to play against myself. Just uh, trust me I guess. Can't show anything. Need to visualize the stack
#indiegamedev
Game logic is going great y'all, soon I'll be able to play against myself. Just uh, trust me I guess. Can't show anything. Need to visualize the stack
#indiegamedev
October 8, 2024 at 8:53 AM
The worst part about being a solo dev is any time you work on something that doesn't involve art, you have nothing to show or share.
Game logic is going great y'all, soon I'll be able to play against myself. Just uh, trust me I guess. Can't show anything. Need to visualize the stack
#indiegamedev
Game logic is going great y'all, soon I'll be able to play against myself. Just uh, trust me I guess. Can't show anything. Need to visualize the stack
#indiegamedev
Voltar para o X, ao meu ver, é um retrocesso. Ficarei aqui, até porque eu descobri aqui uma comunidade incrivelmente bacana, dos desenvolvedores de games independentes.
October 9, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Voltar para o X, ao meu ver, é um retrocesso. Ficarei aqui, até porque eu descobri aqui uma comunidade incrivelmente bacana, dos desenvolvedores de games independentes.