Jade Black
@jadeblack21.bsky.social
Game Dev, Artist and Composer. Writer of The Determined Ones Compendium at Shadow Spark Publishing - Mister Nakagami out now! Lover of goats
Current WIP: Are You Awake Yet? (2D Narrative Sim)
Current WIP: Are You Awake Yet? (2D Narrative Sim)
Are You Awake Yet? Dev Update:
- I figured out how time works!
- Each “level” is split in two, so it can be really precise
- Happy accident :)
- Also put numbers to variables and their influences
- These graphs are part of that too
Next steps:
- Sprite design
- VFX design
- Sound design
- I figured out how time works!
- Each “level” is split in two, so it can be really precise
- Happy accident :)
- Also put numbers to variables and their influences
- These graphs are part of that too
Next steps:
- Sprite design
- VFX design
- Sound design
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Are You Awake Yet? Dev Update:
- I figured out how time works!
- Each “level” is split in two, so it can be really precise
- Happy accident :)
- Also put numbers to variables and their influences
- These graphs are part of that too
Next steps:
- Sprite design
- VFX design
- Sound design
- I figured out how time works!
- Each “level” is split in two, so it can be really precise
- Happy accident :)
- Also put numbers to variables and their influences
- These graphs are part of that too
Next steps:
- Sprite design
- VFX design
- Sound design
Are You Awake Yet? dev update:
- Charaters have names!
- Visuals are concepted
- First piece of concept art is done!
Have a speedpaint treat :)
- Charaters have names!
- Visuals are concepted
- First piece of concept art is done!
Have a speedpaint treat :)
August 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Are You Awake Yet? dev update:
- Charaters have names!
- Visuals are concepted
- First piece of concept art is done!
Have a speedpaint treat :)
- Charaters have names!
- Visuals are concepted
- First piece of concept art is done!
Have a speedpaint treat :)
Just doing that thing where I pop in once a month with an annoucement :)
This time it’s a BIG one though 👀
🖤 My debut novel, Mister Nakagami, is on pre-order! 🖤
So if you’re looking for one last Indie April win, why not hit the 🔗⬇️?
After all, it’s less than a fiver 😁😁
This time it’s a BIG one though 👀
🖤 My debut novel, Mister Nakagami, is on pre-order! 🖤
So if you’re looking for one last Indie April win, why not hit the 🔗⬇️?
After all, it’s less than a fiver 😁😁
April 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Just doing that thing where I pop in once a month with an annoucement :)
This time it’s a BIG one though 👀
🖤 My debut novel, Mister Nakagami, is on pre-order! 🖤
So if you’re looking for one last Indie April win, why not hit the 🔗⬇️?
After all, it’s less than a fiver 😁😁
This time it’s a BIG one though 👀
🖤 My debut novel, Mister Nakagami, is on pre-order! 🖤
So if you’re looking for one last Indie April win, why not hit the 🔗⬇️?
After all, it’s less than a fiver 😁😁
…I forgot to set my render location
March 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
…I forgot to set my render location
🖤💚 Hype hero applications are now open! 💚🖤
🔥 Help me launch my debut novel and get a free commission in return! 🔥
Any questions? Just ask!
Can you believe MISTER NAKAGAMI will be released in less than two months? 👀👀
Yeah me neither 🤣
Sign up 🔗⬇️ :)
🔥 Help me launch my debut novel and get a free commission in return! 🔥
Any questions? Just ask!
Can you believe MISTER NAKAGAMI will be released in less than two months? 👀👀
Yeah me neither 🤣
Sign up 🔗⬇️ :)
March 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🖤💚 Hype hero applications are now open! 💚🖤
🔥 Help me launch my debut novel and get a free commission in return! 🔥
Any questions? Just ask!
Can you believe MISTER NAKAGAMI will be released in less than two months? 👀👀
Yeah me neither 🤣
Sign up 🔗⬇️ :)
🔥 Help me launch my debut novel and get a free commission in return! 🔥
Any questions? Just ask!
Can you believe MISTER NAKAGAMI will be released in less than two months? 👀👀
Yeah me neither 🤣
Sign up 🔗⬇️ :)
Hey you.
Yes, you
It’s a special day today. That’s right, it’s exactly one year until BLACK EXECUTIONER hits shelves! 🔥🔥
To celebrate, it’s now on GoodReads! Add it to your TBR today!
🔗⬇️
Yes, you
It’s a special day today. That’s right, it’s exactly one year until BLACK EXECUTIONER hits shelves! 🔥🔥
To celebrate, it’s now on GoodReads! Add it to your TBR today!
🔗⬇️
January 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Hey you.
Yes, you
It’s a special day today. That’s right, it’s exactly one year until BLACK EXECUTIONER hits shelves! 🔥🔥
To celebrate, it’s now on GoodReads! Add it to your TBR today!
🔗⬇️
Yes, you
It’s a special day today. That’s right, it’s exactly one year until BLACK EXECUTIONER hits shelves! 🔥🔥
To celebrate, it’s now on GoodReads! Add it to your TBR today!
🔗⬇️
Thinking about accessibility with Books&Buds this morning 😁😁
What features do you plan on adding to your game?
#gamedev #indiegames #solodev
What features do you plan on adding to your game?
#gamedev #indiegames #solodev
December 14, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Thinking about accessibility with Books&Buds this morning 😁😁
What features do you plan on adding to your game?
#gamedev #indiegames #solodev
What features do you plan on adding to your game?
#gamedev #indiegames #solodev
Cheers for the shoutout!
The MonthlyThrills prompts aren’t officially here, but by all means feel free to play along if you like 💚🖤
The MonthlyThrills prompts aren’t officially here, but by all means feel free to play along if you like 💚🖤
December 3, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Cheers for the shoutout!
The MonthlyThrills prompts aren’t officially here, but by all means feel free to play along if you like 💚🖤
The MonthlyThrills prompts aren’t officially here, but by all means feel free to play along if you like 💚🖤
November 20, 2024 at 9:07 AM
The author || The character
November 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM
The author || The character
💚🖤 Art Raffle Time! 🖤💚
Interior art for Mister Nakagami is done - so it’s celebration time! 🥳🥳
👀 1 prize per three entrants 👀
✨ Add Mister Nakagami on GoodReads to get a second shot! That’s 2/3 odds! ✨
Whatcha waiting forrrrr? 👀
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Interior art for Mister Nakagami is done - so it’s celebration time! 🥳🥳
👀 1 prize per three entrants 👀
✨ Add Mister Nakagami on GoodReads to get a second shot! That’s 2/3 odds! ✨
Whatcha waiting forrrrr? 👀
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
November 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM
💚🖤 Art Raffle Time! 🖤💚
Interior art for Mister Nakagami is done - so it’s celebration time! 🥳🥳
👀 1 prize per three entrants 👀
✨ Add Mister Nakagami on GoodReads to get a second shot! That’s 2/3 odds! ✨
Whatcha waiting forrrrr? 👀
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Interior art for Mister Nakagami is done - so it’s celebration time! 🥳🥳
👀 1 prize per three entrants 👀
✨ Add Mister Nakagami on GoodReads to get a second shot! That’s 2/3 odds! ✨
Whatcha waiting forrrrr? 👀
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Pastures Anew is the last of today’s live art 💚🖤
Keep your eyes peeled for next time! Tghs was too fun (and needed) not to do again 💚🖤💚🖤
Keep your eyes peeled for next time! Tghs was too fun (and needed) not to do again 💚🖤💚🖤
November 6, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Pastures Anew is the last of today’s live art 💚🖤
Keep your eyes peeled for next time! Tghs was too fun (and needed) not to do again 💚🖤💚🖤
Keep your eyes peeled for next time! Tghs was too fun (and needed) not to do again 💚🖤💚🖤
Update 5 is a big one!!
The Other Canyon
Dream Fields
Flagrant Lights
Aurora of the Desert
Still going 👀👀
The Other Canyon
Dream Fields
Flagrant Lights
Aurora of the Desert
Still going 👀👀
November 6, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Update 5 is a big one!!
The Other Canyon
Dream Fields
Flagrant Lights
Aurora of the Desert
Still going 👀👀
The Other Canyon
Dream Fields
Flagrant Lights
Aurora of the Desert
Still going 👀👀
Update 3! Bubbles of Life
Timelapse coming 👀👀
Timelapse coming 👀👀
November 6, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Update 3! Bubbles of Life
Timelapse coming 👀👀
Timelapse coming 👀👀
It didn’t include the pictures?
November 6, 2024 at 12:43 PM
It didn’t include the pictures?
Update 2!
Lost Mountains and The Other Side plus timelapse 😁😁
Need to do some more sketching!
Lost Mountains and The Other Side plus timelapse 😁😁
Need to do some more sketching!
November 6, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Update 2!
Lost Mountains and The Other Side plus timelapse 😁😁
Need to do some more sketching!
Lost Mountains and The Other Side plus timelapse 😁😁
Need to do some more sketching!
Live Update 1 - Clouds of Evermore
November 6, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Live Update 1 - Clouds of Evermore
Doing something different today 👀
I do lots of art like this and I have a slew of sketches lined up - sooo it’s live art updates day!🥳🥳
I’ll be doing this across all my socials complete with some timelapses 😁😁
Requests/suggestions welcome at any time!
I do lots of art like this and I have a slew of sketches lined up - sooo it’s live art updates day!🥳🥳
I’ll be doing this across all my socials complete with some timelapses 😁😁
Requests/suggestions welcome at any time!
November 6, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Doing something different today 👀
I do lots of art like this and I have a slew of sketches lined up - sooo it’s live art updates day!🥳🥳
I’ll be doing this across all my socials complete with some timelapses 😁😁
Requests/suggestions welcome at any time!
I do lots of art like this and I have a slew of sketches lined up - sooo it’s live art updates day!🥳🥳
I’ll be doing this across all my socials complete with some timelapses 😁😁
Requests/suggestions welcome at any time!
👀 RELEASE DATES CONFIRMED 👀
🖤 THE COMPENDIUM IS COMING 🖤
🖤 THE COMPENDIUM IS COMING 🖤
November 1, 2024 at 3:58 PM
👀 RELEASE DATES CONFIRMED 👀
🖤 THE COMPENDIUM IS COMING 🖤
🖤 THE COMPENDIUM IS COMING 🖤
If you see this quote, post a timeline cleanse - anything that brings you a sense of joy.
October 30, 2024 at 8:28 AM
If you see this quote, post a timeline cleanse - anything that brings you a sense of joy.
✨ Surprise new episode of AEP! ✨
I’ve spent years honing my process to try and write faster - I thought I’d share the solutions and the journey 😁😁
Enjoy! youtu.be/LckYYL0MEPo
I’ve spent years honing my process to try and write faster - I thought I’d share the solutions and the journey 😁😁
Enjoy! youtu.be/LckYYL0MEPo
October 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM
✨ Surprise new episode of AEP! ✨
I’ve spent years honing my process to try and write faster - I thought I’d share the solutions and the journey 😁😁
Enjoy! youtu.be/LckYYL0MEPo
I’ve spent years honing my process to try and write faster - I thought I’d share the solutions and the journey 😁😁
Enjoy! youtu.be/LckYYL0MEPo
Realised I never posted this fanart I did of Virgil and Lucifer from Hell is Work 👀 As soon as I knew Virgil could dance I knew I had to draw it 😁😁
Please don’t talk to me about how long the wings took 🥲
Please don’t talk to me about how long the wings took 🥲
October 20, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Realised I never posted this fanart I did of Virgil and Lucifer from Hell is Work 👀 As soon as I knew Virgil could dance I knew I had to draw it 😁😁
Please don’t talk to me about how long the wings took 🥲
Please don’t talk to me about how long the wings took 🥲
Bluesky's open, quote one art to promote yourself
October 17, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Bluesky's open, quote one art to promote yourself