hourglasseye
@hourglasseye.com
I like making video games!
I'm a game dev salaryman by day, and a solo indie dev by night. I'm working on a personal project right now (turn-based tactics), and I post progress updates once a week.
https://www.hourglasseye.com
I'm a game dev salaryman by day, and a solo indie dev by night. I'm working on a personal project right now (turn-based tactics), and I post progress updates once a week.
https://www.hourglasseye.com
I got a request for feature that visualizes the movement range of enemies, so here's what I have so far. It doesn't show attack ranges - just how far an enemy can go, and how many action points it'll cost to reach a tile.
Does this communicate the info well enough? #feedbackwanted
#gamedev
Does this communicate the info well enough? #feedbackwanted
#gamedev
September 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I got a request for feature that visualizes the movement range of enemies, so here's what I have so far. It doesn't show attack ranges - just how far an enemy can go, and how many action points it'll cost to reach a tile.
Does this communicate the info well enough? #feedbackwanted
#gamedev
Does this communicate the info well enough? #feedbackwanted
#gamedev
Continuing from the quoted post: here's a demo of the SPREAD curse's simple damage-per-turn effect - this time, it deals less damage but affects adjacent allies!
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
September 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Continuing from the quoted post: here's a demo of the SPREAD curse's simple damage-per-turn effect - this time, it deals less damage but affects adjacent allies!
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
Originally, the curses do nothing on their own... that didn't work out too well, so I made simple effects for each curse. For this post, I wanted to show the damage-per-turn effect of the DAMAGE curse. I'll post about the others over the next few days!
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
September 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Originally, the curses do nothing on their own... that didn't work out too well, so I made simple effects for each curse. For this post, I wanted to show the damage-per-turn effect of the DAMAGE curse. I'll post about the others over the next few days!
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #gamedev
The idea: using a skill repeatedly within one turn can grant bonuses - here, it's stronger damage on the 3rd hit and onwards (extra damage on 3rd and 6th).
I'm hoping to tempt the player to risk saving action points for a bigger payoff next turn.
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
I'm hoping to tempt the player to risk saving action points for a bigger payoff next turn.
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
August 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The idea: using a skill repeatedly within one turn can grant bonuses - here, it's stronger damage on the 3rd hit and onwards (extra damage on 3rd and 6th).
I'm hoping to tempt the player to risk saving action points for a bigger payoff next turn.
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
I'm hoping to tempt the player to risk saving action points for a bigger payoff next turn.
#turnbased #tactics #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
I implemented a way for the player to conserve their action points for later use! I have an idea for how to make this more interesting for the player... I'll make another post about it - hopefully soon!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased #tactics
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased #tactics
August 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I implemented a way for the player to conserve their action points for later use! I have an idea for how to make this more interesting for the player... I'll make another post about it - hopefully soon!
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased #tactics
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased #tactics
Enemies in my game can now summon minions! I was thinking of having an enemy type that can attack from afar while their minions keep the player busy.
Should summoned minions act on the turn they're summoned? #feedbackwanted
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #turnbased #tactics 🎮
Should summoned minions act on the turn they're summoned? #feedbackwanted
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #turnbased #tactics 🎮
August 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Enemies in my game can now summon minions! I was thinking of having an enemy type that can attack from afar while their minions keep the player busy.
Should summoned minions act on the turn they're summoned? #feedbackwanted
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #turnbased #tactics 🎮
Should summoned minions act on the turn they're summoned? #feedbackwanted
#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #turnbased #tactics 🎮
I added a way for enemies to retaliate whenever hit by the player or the player's minions. It won't be available for all enemies, just for some! I'm thinking it'll encourage the player to explore non-melee options for certain encounters.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #tactics #turnbased
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #tactics #turnbased
July 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I added a way for enemies to retaliate whenever hit by the player or the player's minions. It won't be available for all enemies, just for some! I'm thinking it'll encourage the player to explore non-melee options for certain encounters.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #tactics #turnbased
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #tactics #turnbased
I did a small thing today: while picking what to build, a blinking preview of what's selected will show on the current tile.
Hoping this'll help communicate what's happening, and not just add more visual noise 😅
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
Hoping this'll help communicate what's happening, and not just add more visual noise 😅
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
June 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I did a small thing today: while picking what to build, a blinking preview of what's selected will show on the current tile.
Hoping this'll help communicate what's happening, and not just add more visual noise 😅
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
Hoping this'll help communicate what's happening, and not just add more visual noise 😅
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
Hey y'all! It's been a while. I'm still working on my game! Here's a WIP of an unlock tree for what rooms are available to construct in the dungeon building portion of the game.
Does it look ok?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased
Does it look ok?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased
June 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Hey y'all! It's been a while. I'm still working on my game! Here's a WIP of an unlock tree for what rooms are available to construct in the dungeon building portion of the game.
Does it look ok?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased
Does it look ok?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #turnbased
Okay, 3D tutorial for #godot done! I poked around to figure out how to use exported animations... I'm not sure if I did it the right way.
Some thoughts:
* Monitoring and Monitorable toggles are convenient
* Global autoload is great
* Excited for that mute toggle from github 99555
So far so good!
Some thoughts:
* Monitoring and Monitorable toggles are convenient
* Global autoload is great
* Excited for that mute toggle from github 99555
So far so good!
May 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Okay, 3D tutorial for #godot done! I poked around to figure out how to use exported animations... I'm not sure if I did it the right way.
Some thoughts:
* Monitoring and Monitorable toggles are convenient
* Global autoload is great
* Excited for that mute toggle from github 99555
So far so good!
Some thoughts:
* Monitoring and Monitorable toggles are convenient
* Global autoload is great
* Excited for that mute toggle from github 99555
So far so good!
Playing this game was inevitable, I guess. It's as bad for me as I thought it would be 😅
#dontstarvetogether
#dontstarvetogether
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Playing this game was inevitable, I guess. It's as bad for me as I thought it would be 😅
#dontstarvetogether
#dontstarvetogether
Hey y'all. I haven't posted in a while. Here's a peek at the monster tribes feature for the dungeon building phase of my game. Right now they're just shown to be milling about in the "waiting" and "refuge" rooms.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
May 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Hey y'all. I haven't posted in a while. Here's a peek at the monster tribes feature for the dungeon building phase of my game. Right now they're just shown to be milling about in the "waiting" and "refuge" rooms.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
Here's the icon for the third tribe (at the top). I'm not really sure what this tribe should look like - just that they have an affinity for water.
Besides this, I'm still working on the code for the tribes feature. Trying to get to a point where I can start sharing gifs.
#indiegamedev #vectorart
Besides this, I'm still working on the code for the tribes feature. Trying to get to a point where I can start sharing gifs.
#indiegamedev #vectorart
May 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Here's the icon for the third tribe (at the top). I'm not really sure what this tribe should look like - just that they have an affinity for water.
Besides this, I'm still working on the code for the tribes feature. Trying to get to a point where I can start sharing gifs.
#indiegamedev #vectorart
Besides this, I'm still working on the code for the tribes feature. Trying to get to a point where I can start sharing gifs.
#indiegamedev #vectorart
I'm working on a feature for my game where different monster tribes can live in your dungeon. So far I have two presentable-ish placeholder icons. The new one is on the right - it's supposed to be a horse with gems growing on it. The reference I used is obvious, I'm sure 😅
#indiegamedev #vectorart
#indiegamedev #vectorart
April 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I'm working on a feature for my game where different monster tribes can live in your dungeon. So far I have two presentable-ish placeholder icons. The new one is on the right - it's supposed to be a horse with gems growing on it. The reference I used is obvious, I'm sure 😅
#indiegamedev #vectorart
#indiegamedev #vectorart
April 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
For a while now, I've had a "dig" feature in my game's dungeon building mode. I'm still not sure how to make it meaningful to the player. So far, it makes the path longer for enemies, but then what? Traps? Ore? Pre-placed rooms to dig to?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #turnbased
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #turnbased
March 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
For a while now, I've had a "dig" feature in my game's dungeon building mode. I'm still not sure how to make it meaningful to the player. So far, it makes the path longer for enemies, but then what? Traps? Ore? Pre-placed rooms to dig to?
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #turnbased
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #turnbased
I see what you mean! XD Bearded, his head shape could be a good base for a gnarly shield
March 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I see what you mean! XD Bearded, his head shape could be a good base for a gnarly shield
Thanks! I tried something similar earlier where the trajectory is visualized. Kind of like this @_@ It's challenging to communicate for sure!
March 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thanks! I tried something similar earlier where the trajectory is visualized. Kind of like this @_@ It's challenging to communicate for sure!
What do you think of this one?
March 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
What do you think of this one?
Some icons for my game that I worked on throughout the week.
1st row: defense/attack up/down de/buff.
2nd row: damage types.
3rd row: DOT types.
4th row from left to right are:
Heal, Regen, Cast Range Down, Mana Cost Down
What do y'all think?
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
1st row: defense/attack up/down de/buff.
2nd row: damage types.
3rd row: DOT types.
4th row from left to right are:
Heal, Regen, Cast Range Down, Mana Cost Down
What do y'all think?
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
March 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Some icons for my game that I worked on throughout the week.
1st row: defense/attack up/down de/buff.
2nd row: damage types.
3rd row: DOT types.
4th row from left to right are:
Heal, Regen, Cast Range Down, Mana Cost Down
What do y'all think?
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
1st row: defense/attack up/down de/buff.
2nd row: damage types.
3rd row: DOT types.
4th row from left to right are:
Heal, Regen, Cast Range Down, Mana Cost Down
What do y'all think?
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
Made some new icons for my game!
From left to right, top to bottom:
* Curse
* Cast Range Up (modifier)
* Breath (ability)
* Dash (ability)
How do y'all like em? Do you feel like the names match the looks? #feedbackwanted
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
From left to right, top to bottom:
* Curse
* Cast Range Up (modifier)
* Breath (ability)
* Dash (ability)
How do y'all like em? Do you feel like the names match the looks? #feedbackwanted
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
March 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Made some new icons for my game!
From left to right, top to bottom:
* Curse
* Cast Range Up (modifier)
* Breath (ability)
* Dash (ability)
How do y'all like em? Do you feel like the names match the looks? #feedbackwanted
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
From left to right, top to bottom:
* Curse
* Cast Range Up (modifier)
* Breath (ability)
* Dash (ability)
How do y'all like em? Do you feel like the names match the looks? #feedbackwanted
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #vectorart #gameart
For today's #screenshotsaturday I'm showing off the Stat Roller room that can be built in your dungeon, and the icons that I made this week that are now the game! 🎮
I didn't make the input glyphs though, those are from XELU of thoseawesomeguys.com/prompts/
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #turnbased
I didn't make the input glyphs though, those are from XELU of thoseawesomeguys.com/prompts/
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #turnbased
March 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
For today's #screenshotsaturday I'm showing off the Stat Roller room that can be built in your dungeon, and the icons that I made this week that are now the game! 🎮
I didn't make the input glyphs though, those are from XELU of thoseawesomeguys.com/prompts/
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #turnbased
I didn't make the input glyphs though, those are from XELU of thoseawesomeguys.com/prompts/
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #turnbased
Okay so I looked up "regen icon" and I saw a bunch that had arrows going around in a circle. I decided to go with that approach.
Look at 'im go! I'm trying to go for a vibe where the viewer would want to cheer it on as it tries to regain its shield.
#indiegamedev #gameart
Look at 'im go! I'm trying to go for a vibe where the viewer would want to cheer it on as it tries to regain its shield.
#indiegamedev #gameart
March 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Okay so I looked up "regen icon" and I saw a bunch that had arrows going around in a circle. I decided to go with that approach.
Look at 'im go! I'm trying to go for a vibe where the viewer would want to cheer it on as it tries to regain its shield.
#indiegamedev #gameart
Look at 'im go! I'm trying to go for a vibe where the viewer would want to cheer it on as it tries to regain its shield.
#indiegamedev #gameart