folmer
@folmer.bsky.social
founder of nopopo, game designer, he/him, everything is political
p sure i make flawless games and my publisher hacks bugs into them after i send review builds tbh
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
p sure i make flawless games and my publisher hacks bugs into them after i send review builds tbh
since i make games, ppl i meet irl think i work in tech (not unfair i guess, but not how i feel either), and so the way they try and connect w me is to talk about AI. which, i hate.
so lately i just started responding by talking about AI advancement in smart toilets
so lately i just started responding by talking about AI advancement in smart toilets
April 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
since i make games, ppl i meet irl think i work in tech (not unfair i guess, but not how i feel either), and so the way they try and connect w me is to talk about AI. which, i hate.
so lately i just started responding by talking about AI advancement in smart toilets
so lately i just started responding by talking about AI advancement in smart toilets
friendly reminder that it’s nopopo, not NoPopo or NoPopoFun. just nopopo all lowercase
March 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
friendly reminder that it’s nopopo, not NoPopo or NoPopoFun. just nopopo all lowercase
i’ll be honest as a game designer i’ve always found it REALLY difficult watching ppl play my games. i mostly avoided youtube LPs and twitch streams. but the way ppl get into Castle V Castle has me hooked 😅
March 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
i’ll be honest as a game designer i’ve always found it REALLY difficult watching ppl play my games. i mostly avoided youtube LPs and twitch streams. but the way ppl get into Castle V Castle has me hooked 😅
fuck me i blanked on a word so googled it, the AI generated response:
- got the name wrong
- got the goal of the game wrong
- claims that both “27” and “37” are 27
what’s the point of this at all man i’m so tired
- got the name wrong
- got the goal of the game wrong
- claims that both “27” and “37” are 27
what’s the point of this at all man i’m so tired
March 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
fuck me i blanked on a word so googled it, the AI generated response:
- got the name wrong
- got the goal of the game wrong
- claims that both “27” and “37” are 27
what’s the point of this at all man i’m so tired
- got the name wrong
- got the goal of the game wrong
- claims that both “27” and “37” are 27
what’s the point of this at all man i’m so tired
castle v castle trivia: the game was called castle VS castle for the longest time, then i started designing the logo and hated how the S broke up the flow
March 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
castle v castle trivia: the game was called castle VS castle for the longest time, then i started designing the logo and hated how the S broke up the flow
i just want everyone to know that Level Devil is out on Steam and like. it’s really good. games made in Stencyl don’t get a great rep but we’re out here doing cool shit so, support this pls
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Save 15% on Level Devil on Steam
“Troll” is such a strong word for this 2D platformer with nearly 200 uniquely inventive levels. Don’t let screaming YouTubers convince you that this game is unfair. It’s fair. Sure, there are buzzsaws...
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March 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
i just want everyone to know that Level Devil is out on Steam and like. it’s really good. games made in Stencyl don’t get a great rep but we’re out here doing cool shit so, support this pls
store.steampowered.com/app/3242750/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3242750/...
omg not @thejenna.bsky.social wishlisting castle v castle and me finding out through a tiktok that’s so wild to me how did i get here
March 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
omg not @thejenna.bsky.social wishlisting castle v castle and me finding out through a tiktok that’s so wild to me how did i get here
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It's been a while since I've done this, and the world is bleak - so we can all use a little art & creativity.
What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
March 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
It's been a while since I've done this, and the world is bleak - so we can all use a little art & creativity.
What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
What is everyone creating nowadays? Games, art, music, video, writing, anything - whether it is early, almost done, or just shipped. Feel free to include trailers, images, links - whatever.
added a “v hard mode” to Castle V Castle just bc anyone who knows me knows i haven’t written the word “very” out in full in years. bonus shot: multiplayer scoreboard!
March 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
added a “v hard mode” to Castle V Castle just bc anyone who knows me knows i haven’t written the word “very” out in full in years. bonus shot: multiplayer scoreboard!
the way indie games are a spectrum is so wild. i’ll scroll through here and see a post that’s like “we got 500 wishlists! huge! validation for the decades of work we put in! ❤️” and the next post is like “98K wishlists on my first game, can we get to 100k chat or are we cooked 😭”
March 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
the way indie games are a spectrum is so wild. i’ll scroll through here and see a post that’s like “we got 500 wishlists! huge! validation for the decades of work we put in! ❤️” and the next post is like “98K wishlists on my first game, can we get to 100k chat or are we cooked 😭”
Leigh is *the* voice of authority on this and i implore you to read it
(also leigh apologies in advance i will probs rant about Below Deck at you again soon)
(also leigh apologies in advance i will probs rant about Below Deck at you again soon)
What happens when 'reality' intrudes on the imaginary circumstance?
xleighalexanderx.substack.com/p/fake-weddi...
Here's my latest at the Unreal World, a series on unscripted television, game design and online performance culture!
xleighalexanderx.substack.com/p/fake-weddi...
Here's my latest at the Unreal World, a series on unscripted television, game design and online performance culture!
Fake Weddings, Real Complications
The boundaries of The Experiment are softening.
xleighalexanderx.substack.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Leigh is *the* voice of authority on this and i implore you to read it
(also leigh apologies in advance i will probs rant about Below Deck at you again soon)
(also leigh apologies in advance i will probs rant about Below Deck at you again soon)
love this write up. spot on
"Castle V Castle is a smart spot of strategy, with a great aesthetic. It’s definitely one to keep an eye on." @thecitywake.bsky.social enjoyed bringing down enemy castles. Check out his preview.
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#gaming #videogames #gamenews
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#gaming #videogames #gamenews
Castle V Castle Preview - Forget the princess, knock it down! | TheSixthAxis
There are two castles, and that ‘V’ between them means that they’re not on the best of terms. You play cards from your deck in an effort to destroy the
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March 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
love this write up. spot on
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Hark, some news 📢
Pantaloon is broadening its mission of platforming bold & bizarre games by moving into the world of original publishing, as we seek to become a home for misfits.
Gonna thread some COOL BITS & PIECES
Shares hugely appreciated 🙏
#indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev
Pantaloon is broadening its mission of platforming bold & bizarre games by moving into the world of original publishing, as we seek to become a home for misfits.
Gonna thread some COOL BITS & PIECES
Shares hugely appreciated 🙏
#indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev
March 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hark, some news 📢
Pantaloon is broadening its mission of platforming bold & bizarre games by moving into the world of original publishing, as we seek to become a home for misfits.
Gonna thread some COOL BITS & PIECES
Shares hugely appreciated 🙏
#indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev
Pantaloon is broadening its mission of platforming bold & bizarre games by moving into the world of original publishing, as we seek to become a home for misfits.
Gonna thread some COOL BITS & PIECES
Shares hugely appreciated 🙏
#indiedev | #indiegames | #gamedev
idk there’s something fascinating about the idea of pitching indie games to harmony korine but i can’t get over the name EDGLRD
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
idk there’s something fascinating about the idea of pitching indie games to harmony korine but i can’t get over the name EDGLRD
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little known fact about my game: the title "Castle v Castle" actually comes from the gameplay of the game that sees a castle fighting another castle
March 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
little known fact about my game: the title "Castle v Castle" actually comes from the gameplay of the game that sees a castle fighting another castle
found an article that mentioned Castle V Castle as one of the best steamdeck games in next fest and i was like… it runs on steamdeck?? been too busy to check 😅
nice way to find out tho
nice way to find out tho
March 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
found an article that mentioned Castle V Castle as one of the best steamdeck games in next fest and i was like… it runs on steamdeck?? been too busy to check 😅
nice way to find out tho
nice way to find out tho
actually a big fan of ppl referring to Castle as “Jenga but with cards” ngl
21. Castle V Castle
Un jenga 1v1 pero con cartas, que me ha flipao
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
Un jenga 1v1 pero con cartas, que me ha flipao
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
Castle V Castle on Steam
A stylish single player 1v1 card game funded and supported by Slay the Spire's Casey Yano and inspired by browser classic Castle Wars. Build up your castle and knock down your opponent's brick by bric...
store.steampowered.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
actually a big fan of ppl referring to Castle as “Jenga but with cards” ngl
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pointless fun thing I've added to Castle V Castle:
a signpost that strolls up when your castle is near destruction with a "the end is nigh" sign. if your castles loses while the signpost is there, it turns around and reads “told u so”
a signpost that strolls up when your castle is near destruction with a "the end is nigh" sign. if your castles loses while the signpost is there, it turns around and reads “told u so”
February 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
pointless fun thing I've added to Castle V Castle:
a signpost that strolls up when your castle is near destruction with a "the end is nigh" sign. if your castles loses while the signpost is there, it turns around and reads “told u so”
a signpost that strolls up when your castle is near destruction with a "the end is nigh" sign. if your castles loses while the signpost is there, it turns around and reads “told u so”
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Super happy to have worked on the key art of the wonderful Castle V Castle (from @nopopofun.bsky.social )
You can play the demo & wishlist on steam! ☀️
You can play the demo & wishlist on steam! ☀️
February 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Super happy to have worked on the key art of the wonderful Castle V Castle (from @nopopofun.bsky.social )
You can play the demo & wishlist on steam! ☀️
You can play the demo & wishlist on steam! ☀️
❤️
Castle V Castle - I actually didn't think I was going to like this one but I liked it a hell of a lot. It is so easy to get to grips with it, it feels like one of those easy to learn, difficult to master card games.
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
Castle V Castle on Steam
A stylish single player 1v1 card game funded and supported by Slay the Spire's Casey Yano and inspired by browser classic Castle Wars. Build up your castle and knock down your opponent's brick by bric...
store.steampowered.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
❤️
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Might feel like everything is going to 💩 but there's still lots of good in the world. Here's a little joy for ya — grab a ticket or apply to speak this year!
🗣📢GET HYPE! Game Devs of Color Expo returns September 16-19, 2025!
Submissions are now OPEN for speakers, panels, & #gamedev interviews—no fees, & speakers are compensated! All participants are considered for grants of up to $25k.
🔗 Get tix, apply to speak, & learn more: gdoc.events/m/GDoCExpo
Submissions are now OPEN for speakers, panels, & #gamedev interviews—no fees, & speakers are compensated! All participants are considered for grants of up to $25k.
🔗 Get tix, apply to speak, & learn more: gdoc.events/m/GDoCExpo
February 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Might feel like everything is going to 💩 but there's still lots of good in the world. Here's a little joy for ya — grab a ticket or apply to speak this year!
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Castle v Castle | @nopopofun.bsky.social
🏰 A single player card battler where you tear down the enemy castle brick by brick
🃏 Curate your deck and see how far you get
🏆 Test your skills in the daily challenge, where every player gets the same one globally
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
🏰 A single player card battler where you tear down the enemy castle brick by brick
🃏 Curate your deck and see how far you get
🏆 Test your skills in the daily challenge, where every player gets the same one globally
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
February 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Castle v Castle | @nopopofun.bsky.social
🏰 A single player card battler where you tear down the enemy castle brick by brick
🃏 Curate your deck and see how far you get
🏆 Test your skills in the daily challenge, where every player gets the same one globally
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
🏰 A single player card battler where you tear down the enemy castle brick by brick
🃏 Curate your deck and see how far you get
🏆 Test your skills in the daily challenge, where every player gets the same one globally
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
ngl i’ve been working on this thing quietly and alone for so long that it blows my mind seeing responses like this ❤️
Starting with Castle V Castle - it’s a rogue card game where you build your castle while trying to destroy your opponents.
The core loop is SO good. Played for 30 minutes and could have played this demo for hours. Can’t wait for the full game.
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
The core loop is SO good. Played for 30 minutes and could have played this demo for hours. Can’t wait for the full game.
store.steampowered.com/app/3398880/...
Castle V Castle on Steam
A stylish single player 1v1 card game funded and supported by Slay the Spire's Casey Yano and inspired by browser classic Castle Wars. Build up your castle and knock down your opponent's brick by bric...
store.steampowered.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
ngl i’ve been working on this thing quietly and alone for so long that it blows my mind seeing responses like this ❤️