Kliwe | Maria Hejlek
@kliwe.bsky.social
She/Her. 🏳️🌈
Designing games and DMing my friends, these are a few of my favourite things.
Designing games and DMing my friends, these are a few of my favourite things.
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In between freelancing, I’m diving into creating my own games! 🎮✨ In this thread, I'll share prototypes, lessons learned, and all the fun shenanigans along the way. Stay tuned! 👾
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Almost 200 pages of game dev resources including:
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
October 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Almost 200 pages of game dev resources including:
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
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I'm looking for a Senior/Lead Animator (freelance, fulltime, remote - start in Oct/Nov) to create and integrate 3D animations for creatures & environments in Unreal 4.
If you are (or know) someone that fits that profile, please share a portfolio. Recommendations are appreciated 💛 #gamejobs #gamedev
If you are (or know) someone that fits that profile, please share a portfolio. Recommendations are appreciated 💛 #gamejobs #gamedev
September 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Herdling is OUT NOW! We’re stoked to finally invite you on this journey 🐐🦬🐏⛰️
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
August 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Herdling is OUT NOW! We’re stoked to finally invite you on this journey 🐐🦬🐏⛰️
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
fast verpennt heute! #liebesgschichten
September 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
fast verpennt heute! #liebesgschichten
letzte woche devcom, aber diese woche wieder #liebesgschichten !
August 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
letzte woche devcom, aber diese woche wieder #liebesgschichten !
14 years ago I attended my 1st Gamescom - a fan, a student.
This year I attended for the 2nd time - a developer, a freelancer, a studio founder.
It was an overwhelming and emotional experience. I am so proud of how far I've come.
Can't wait to see what the next 14 years will bring!
This year I attended for the 2nd time - a developer, a freelancer, a studio founder.
It was an overwhelming and emotional experience. I am so proud of how far I've come.
Can't wait to see what the next 14 years will bring!
August 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
14 years ago I attended my 1st Gamescom - a fan, a student.
This year I attended for the 2nd time - a developer, a freelancer, a studio founder.
It was an overwhelming and emotional experience. I am so proud of how far I've come.
Can't wait to see what the next 14 years will bring!
This year I attended for the 2nd time - a developer, a freelancer, a studio founder.
It was an overwhelming and emotional experience. I am so proud of how far I've come.
Can't wait to see what the next 14 years will bring!
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Looking forward to showing off the prototype for The Heirs of Eternity at devcom & gamescom!
Hope to see you there 😊
Hope to see you there 😊
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Looking forward to showing off the prototype for The Heirs of Eternity at devcom & gamescom!
Hope to see you there 😊
Hope to see you there 😊
nächstes #liebesgeschichten muss ich auch mal live mitposten und net nur die @olivensuppe.bsky.social zuspammen 😁
August 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
nächstes #liebesgeschichten muss ich auch mal live mitposten und net nur die @olivensuppe.bsky.social zuspammen 😁
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86 fucking years old.
June 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
86 fucking years old.
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A new demo is on Steam from June 3rd–9th!
Meet Fantoccio, a dramatic puppet trapped in Harpis Major for 15 years
He’s finally ready to stage his grand play! Whether Billie likes it or not...
Expect music, madness, and a touch of brainwashing!
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1483200/...
#billiebustup
Meet Fantoccio, a dramatic puppet trapped in Harpis Major for 15 years
He’s finally ready to stage his grand play! Whether Billie likes it or not...
Expect music, madness, and a touch of brainwashing!
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1483200/...
#billiebustup
June 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A new demo is on Steam from June 3rd–9th!
Meet Fantoccio, a dramatic puppet trapped in Harpis Major for 15 years
He’s finally ready to stage his grand play! Whether Billie likes it or not...
Expect music, madness, and a touch of brainwashing!
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1483200/...
#billiebustup
Meet Fantoccio, a dramatic puppet trapped in Harpis Major for 15 years
He’s finally ready to stage his grand play! Whether Billie likes it or not...
Expect music, madness, and a touch of brainwashing!
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/1483200/...
#billiebustup
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It's all fun and games until it has to be fun and a game
May 27, 2024 at 9:31 PM
It's all fun and games until it has to be fun and a game
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You can currently get Dungeons of Hinterberg for under 10€/$!
Our final Quality of Live update is out ❤️ and Dungeons of Hinterberg is also part of the @curvegames.bsky.social Publisher Sale, on right now!
A huge, Doberkogel-sized thank you to everyone who has supported us and our game. It means the world!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/198...
A huge, Doberkogel-sized thank you to everyone who has supported us and our game. It means the world!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/198...
Dungeons of Hinterberg - Dungeons of Hinterberg – Final Quality of Life Update Now Live! - Steam News
Community news: a game update, our best ever discount and some heartfelt thanks
store.steampowered.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
You can currently get Dungeons of Hinterberg for under 10€/$!
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🚀 HERE WE GO — Accessible games mega-thread! 🎮🌠
While creating AbleToPlay, we found tons of *amazing* games with great accessibility—let’s celebrate them! 🎊
♥️ 1 Like = 1 Games Accessibility Win 🎉
While creating AbleToPlay, we found tons of *amazing* games with great accessibility—let’s celebrate them! 🎊
♥️ 1 Like = 1 Games Accessibility Win 🎉
April 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🚀 HERE WE GO — Accessible games mega-thread! 🎮🌠
While creating AbleToPlay, we found tons of *amazing* games with great accessibility—let’s celebrate them! 🎊
♥️ 1 Like = 1 Games Accessibility Win 🎉
While creating AbleToPlay, we found tons of *amazing* games with great accessibility—let’s celebrate them! 🎊
♥️ 1 Like = 1 Games Accessibility Win 🎉
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"if I just work hard enough, eventually I'll make it"
No. cause if you don't make it that means you didn't work hard enough. And that isn't fair to your efforts.
there are so many factors outside of your hands. So much success is luck, and failure is not always your fault. cut yourself some slack.
No. cause if you don't make it that means you didn't work hard enough. And that isn't fair to your efforts.
there are so many factors outside of your hands. So much success is luck, and failure is not always your fault. cut yourself some slack.
March 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"if I just work hard enough, eventually I'll make it"
No. cause if you don't make it that means you didn't work hard enough. And that isn't fair to your efforts.
there are so many factors outside of your hands. So much success is luck, and failure is not always your fault. cut yourself some slack.
No. cause if you don't make it that means you didn't work hard enough. And that isn't fair to your efforts.
there are so many factors outside of your hands. So much success is luck, and failure is not always your fault. cut yourself some slack.
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Players have been asking for the ability to filter out games made with Gen AI.
We've added an automatic tag on SteamDB based on the AI gen content disclosures on the store pages.
We've added an automatic tag on SteamDB based on the AI gen content disclosures on the store pages.
![Reddit screenshot:
[Steam] Players are requesting to be able to filter out games with GenAI
300+ comments on that topic and it seems almost everyone agrees. Will see if Steam adds the options, but I would appreciate it both as a dev and a player!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5rpt2nfpjlfmrncbbrgoucm5/bafkreibgirwbpelqlxchhvz43oocmtntjbrw726u5jwkntemo6k7mddvnm@jpeg)
February 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Players have been asking for the ability to filter out games made with Gen AI.
We've added an automatic tag on SteamDB based on the AI gen content disclosures on the store pages.
We've added an automatic tag on SteamDB based on the AI gen content disclosures on the store pages.
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so I posted this on LinkedIn already but figure I might as well share it here too: Do I have any press contacts interested in my general Horse Game Shenanigans™ who would be interested in covering the Khiimori kickstarter success? Or just the horse game phenomenon in general 👀
March 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
so I posted this on LinkedIn already but figure I might as well share it here too: Do I have any press contacts interested in my general Horse Game Shenanigans™ who would be interested in covering the Khiimori kickstarter success? Or just the horse game phenomenon in general 👀
new prototype update - this time I wrote the posts completely myself, instead of asking chat gpt to help me adapt them. thoughts? which style is easier / more fun to read for you?
I feel like chatgpt definitely helps with keeping posts short and concise, but maybe people enjoy my ramblings?
I feel like chatgpt definitely helps with keeping posts short and concise, but maybe people enjoy my ramblings?
March 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
new prototype update - this time I wrote the posts completely myself, instead of asking chat gpt to help me adapt them. thoughts? which style is easier / more fun to read for you?
I feel like chatgpt definitely helps with keeping posts short and concise, but maybe people enjoy my ramblings?
I feel like chatgpt definitely helps with keeping posts short and concise, but maybe people enjoy my ramblings?
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It’s finally time! Our submissions for gamescom 2025 are officially open! ✨ We have a bunch of free and discounted showcasing options available for you 👀 Please check out our website for all relevant information: indiearenabooth.de/apply
⌛ Open until 9 April
We look forward to your submissions! 🙌💗
⌛ Open until 9 April
We look forward to your submissions! 🙌💗
March 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It’s finally time! Our submissions for gamescom 2025 are officially open! ✨ We have a bunch of free and discounted showcasing options available for you 👀 Please check out our website for all relevant information: indiearenabooth.de/apply
⌛ Open until 9 April
We look forward to your submissions! 🙌💗
⌛ Open until 9 April
We look forward to your submissions! 🙌💗
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cancelling on friends and having them be like "actually we were thinking about cancelling too" is honest to God one of the most relieving feelings in the world
February 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
cancelling on friends and having them be like "actually we were thinking about cancelling too" is honest to God one of the most relieving feelings in the world
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Diese Regierungsbildung hat mehr Fortsetzungen als die „Fast & Furios“-Reihe.
February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Diese Regierungsbildung hat mehr Fortsetzungen als die „Fast & Furios“-Reihe.
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Das tolle österreichische Game „Eigengrau“ wurde international prämiert: fm4.orf.at/stories/3046...
Das tolle österreichische Game „Eigengrau“ wurde prämiert
Der Wiener Game-Designer und Spieleentwickler Martin Mauersics aka Maus-Games ist ein stark unterschätzter Gestalter. Nun wurde sein Puzzle-Arcade-Spiel „Eigengrau“ international ausgezeichnet.
fm4.orf.at
January 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Das tolle österreichische Game „Eigengrau“ wurde international prämiert: fm4.orf.at/stories/3046...
why is setting up visual studio building for unreal engine such a pain every. single. time. -.-
January 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
why is setting up visual studio building for unreal engine such a pain every. single. time. -.-