fiona.exe
@ionbowling.bsky.social
art/game dev/bad at social media 😔
Artist & UI/UX designer for @developersdayoff.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/fionabolen
Artist & UI/UX designer for @developersdayoff.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/fionabolen
How does this keep happening to me... 🪲 #indiedev
check out the game here! -> @developersdayoff.bsky.social
check out the game here! -> @developersdayoff.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
How does this keep happening to me... 🪲 #indiedev
check out the game here! -> @developersdayoff.bsky.social
check out the game here! -> @developersdayoff.bsky.social
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
Little map I made for my D&D group’s session in an abandoned temple to the Raven Queen a while back! Not a good style for battle-maps, but i think it gets all the rest of the vibes across!
Hoping to make some more maps like this soon :-)
Hoping to make some more maps like this soon :-)
August 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Little map I made for my D&D group’s session in an abandoned temple to the Raven Queen a while back! Not a good style for battle-maps, but i think it gets all the rest of the vibes across!
Hoping to make some more maps like this soon :-)
Hoping to make some more maps like this soon :-)
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this is how i do level design. sage advice
hi this is my favorite writing advice, it's from former simpsons writer john swartzwelder (i think about the crappy little elf all the time) www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
August 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
this is how i do level design. sage advice
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me when open source
August 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
me when open source
The best way to game jam is with a cat on your lap! #GMTKJam2025
Now, if only he’d learn to fix bugs instead of trying to sit on the keyboard…
Now, if only he’d learn to fix bugs instead of trying to sit on the keyboard…
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The best way to game jam is with a cat on your lap! #GMTKJam2025
Now, if only he’d learn to fix bugs instead of trying to sit on the keyboard…
Now, if only he’d learn to fix bugs instead of trying to sit on the keyboard…
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AI tools do not code at or anywhere near the level of a junior dev. Despite what smug tech people will tell you, junior devs are not actually at the level of a golden retriever
AI tools code at approximately the level of a non coder who has stack overflow open and keeps offering "helpful" advice.
AI tools code at approximately the level of a non coder who has stack overflow open and keeps offering "helpful" advice.
August 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
AI tools do not code at or anywhere near the level of a junior dev. Despite what smug tech people will tell you, junior devs are not actually at the level of a golden retriever
AI tools code at approximately the level of a non coder who has stack overflow open and keeps offering "helpful" advice.
AI tools code at approximately the level of a non coder who has stack overflow open and keeps offering "helpful" advice.
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I work with PBS right now and this bill passing is so upsetting - the community support to help keep public media alive though has been so wonderful!! Another way to help if money is tight is volunteering with your local PBS office during our fundraising events & calling your representatives!
The government has decided to claw back a billion dollars in funding for public media across the country. You can support PBS by subscribing to their streaming service PBS Passport! I also recommend donating to your local radio station.
www.pbs.org/explore/pass...
www.pbs.org/explore/pass...
PBS: Public Broadcasting Service
Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS dramas, find in-depth news analysis and explore documentaries on history, science, art and more!
www.pbs.org
July 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I work with PBS right now and this bill passing is so upsetting - the community support to help keep public media alive though has been so wonderful!! Another way to help if money is tight is volunteering with your local PBS office during our fundraising events & calling your representatives!
July 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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coming soon: SUZi, a new TTRPG about sex robots! everyone starts with the same character, you play a solo game with lifepaths to figure out how you broke free, and then you work together to stay safe from humanity and eventually transcend the limitations of form
(art by @robbiaburns.bsky.social)
(art by @robbiaburns.bsky.social)
July 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
coming soon: SUZi, a new TTRPG about sex robots! everyone starts with the same character, you play a solo game with lifepaths to figure out how you broke free, and then you work together to stay safe from humanity and eventually transcend the limitations of form
(art by @robbiaburns.bsky.social)
(art by @robbiaburns.bsky.social)
Its so exciting to see an experimental puzzle game getting the recognition it deserves!!
Kudos to the Compress(space) team for such an amazing trailer! This an immediate wishlist from me! 💙
Kudos to the Compress(space) team for such an amazing trailer! This an immediate wishlist from me! 💙
🌊 RISING TIDE WINNERS SPOTLIGHT🌊
Compress(space)
A mind and space-bending puzzle game where you fold space to cheat your way through puzzles . Check out the trailer below and wishlist on Steam at buff.ly/OSgL0EX
Congratulations to @b-deshidev.bsky.social!
#RisingTideChallenge
Compress(space)
A mind and space-bending puzzle game where you fold space to cheat your way through puzzles . Check out the trailer below and wishlist on Steam at buff.ly/OSgL0EX
Congratulations to @b-deshidev.bsky.social!
#RisingTideChallenge
June 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Its so exciting to see an experimental puzzle game getting the recognition it deserves!!
Kudos to the Compress(space) team for such an amazing trailer! This an immediate wishlist from me! 💙
Kudos to the Compress(space) team for such an amazing trailer! This an immediate wishlist from me! 💙
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Let’s do this.
Raid your old cassettes.
Join the jam. Make something.
Is it weird? Janky? Corny? Cringe?
Perfect, as long as it's done.
🗓 Start: July 1.
⏳ End: Sept 30.
🎯 Goal: Make something TTRPG-related that fits in a cassette case box.
🔎 Details: Any theme. No AI.
link in 🧵
Raid your old cassettes.
Join the jam. Make something.
Is it weird? Janky? Corny? Cringe?
Perfect, as long as it's done.
🗓 Start: July 1.
⏳ End: Sept 30.
🎯 Goal: Make something TTRPG-related that fits in a cassette case box.
🔎 Details: Any theme. No AI.
link in 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Let’s do this.
Raid your old cassettes.
Join the jam. Make something.
Is it weird? Janky? Corny? Cringe?
Perfect, as long as it's done.
🗓 Start: July 1.
⏳ End: Sept 30.
🎯 Goal: Make something TTRPG-related that fits in a cassette case box.
🔎 Details: Any theme. No AI.
link in 🧵
Raid your old cassettes.
Join the jam. Make something.
Is it weird? Janky? Corny? Cringe?
Perfect, as long as it's done.
🗓 Start: July 1.
⏳ End: Sept 30.
🎯 Goal: Make something TTRPG-related that fits in a cassette case box.
🔎 Details: Any theme. No AI.
link in 🧵
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April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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For the first two days of steam next fest, games are presented in random order instead of algorithmically.
For many indie games, this is their one shot for the public to actually see them.
Don't judge too quickly when something doesn't look amazing right off the bat, and find some hidden gems.
For many indie games, this is their one shot for the public to actually see them.
Don't judge too quickly when something doesn't look amazing right off the bat, and find some hidden gems.
June 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For the first two days of steam next fest, games are presented in random order instead of algorithmically.
For many indie games, this is their one shot for the public to actually see them.
Don't judge too quickly when something doesn't look amazing right off the bat, and find some hidden gems.
For many indie games, this is their one shot for the public to actually see them.
Don't judge too quickly when something doesn't look amazing right off the bat, and find some hidden gems.
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To everyone following from the Rising Tide Challenge-
1. HI! ✨ Nice to meet you :D
2. Check out our game @developersdayoff.bsky.social (we'll post soon I promise😅)
1. HI! ✨ Nice to meet you :D
2. Check out our game @developersdayoff.bsky.social (we'll post soon I promise😅)
June 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
To everyone following from the Rising Tide Challenge-
1. HI! ✨ Nice to meet you :D
2. Check out our game @developersdayoff.bsky.social (we'll post soon I promise😅)
1. HI! ✨ Nice to meet you :D
2. Check out our game @developersdayoff.bsky.social (we'll post soon I promise😅)
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The Rising Tide Challenge is now
🌊OPEN for public voting🌊
For the past month, thousands of indie devs from around the world have been working on concept trailers for their dream games. Now they need YOU to validate their concepts for a chance to win up to $300k in funding!
🌊OPEN for public voting🌊
For the past month, thousands of indie devs from around the world have been working on concept trailers for their dream games. Now they need YOU to validate their concepts for a chance to win up to $300k in funding!
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Rising Tide Challenge is now
🌊OPEN for public voting🌊
For the past month, thousands of indie devs from around the world have been working on concept trailers for their dream games. Now they need YOU to validate their concepts for a chance to win up to $300k in funding!
🌊OPEN for public voting🌊
For the past month, thousands of indie devs from around the world have been working on concept trailers for their dream games. Now they need YOU to validate their concepts for a chance to win up to $300k in funding!
Alright! Its now official! You 🫵 can now go on game trailers to help #indiedevs potentially get funding as part of the Rising Tide Challenge by @blueoceangames.bsky.social
If you've got some time to spare and want to see cool games made by cool people, sign up now!
www.naturl.link/fbs_rising_t...
If you've got some time to spare and want to see cool games made by cool people, sign up now!
www.naturl.link/fbs_rising_t...
Blue Ocean Games
A new way to validate your game, get feedback, and secure funding.
www.naturl.link
June 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Alright! Its now official! You 🫵 can now go on game trailers to help #indiedevs potentially get funding as part of the Rising Tide Challenge by @blueoceangames.bsky.social
If you've got some time to spare and want to see cool games made by cool people, sign up now!
www.naturl.link/fbs_rising_t...
If you've got some time to spare and want to see cool games made by cool people, sign up now!
www.naturl.link/fbs_rising_t...
Something something… patron saint of open source software…
No, I'm not religious, but I believe in the holy trinity.
Obligatory #opensource #gamedev edition
#GodotEngine #Blender #Aseprite
Obligatory #opensource #gamedev edition
#GodotEngine #Blender #Aseprite
June 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Something something… patron saint of open source software…
This is such a clever way to mess around with shaders that i will undoubtedly be stealing as soon as I start working on a 3D project again :P
A favorite bit to add when making #shaders is to have an auto animating screenspace-wipe slider effect to see 2 versions of a shader without having to add +manipulate a slider in the inspector, edit code/move cam instead
screenshot and code snippet in alt text in followup post
#godotengine #gamedev
screenshot and code snippet in alt text in followup post
#godotengine #gamedev
June 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This is such a clever way to mess around with shaders that i will undoubtedly be stealing as soon as I start working on a 3D project again :P
Is it still a little messy? Yes, but I'm proud of how this scene is coming along! It's basically 3 tile maps (4 layers each!) on top of each other, with a script that swaps them out based on which key you hit!
Hoping to get a really nice & seamless shot for our trailer ^^
#IndieGameDev #Godot
Hoping to get a really nice & seamless shot for our trailer ^^
#IndieGameDev #Godot
May 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Is it still a little messy? Yes, but I'm proud of how this scene is coming along! It's basically 3 tile maps (4 layers each!) on top of each other, with a script that swaps them out based on which key you hit!
Hoping to get a really nice & seamless shot for our trailer ^^
#IndieGameDev #Godot
Hoping to get a really nice & seamless shot for our trailer ^^
#IndieGameDev #Godot