Jopo
@levelupjo.bsky.social
Dev, game lover, and occasional lamb hugger 🐑 Currently building Backlog Explorer & figuring it out as I go 🚧 | https://backlogexplorer.com/ || https://joanaponder.com/
I know it's less professional looking, but I have to start budgeting wisely while job hunting :( Your games are not affected and the app still works exactly the same. You'll just see a supabase url during the google sign in window rather than backlogexplorer.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I know it's less professional looking, but I have to start budgeting wisely while job hunting :( Your games are not affected and the app still works exactly the same. You'll just see a supabase url during the google sign in window rather than backlogexplorer.com
Now that I completed the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet I think I’m going back to Pokémon Legends Arceus and trying it there. Sooo I coded a little simple companion helper app for my play through 😂
September 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Now that I completed the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet I think I’m going back to Pokémon Legends Arceus and trying it there. Sooo I coded a little simple companion helper app for my play through 😂
I did it!! 🎉 I completed the Paldean Pokédex! This wasn’t just a game goal. This proved to me that I can follow through and actually finish games. Feeling so proud!
September 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I did it!! 🎉 I completed the Paldean Pokédex! This wasn’t just a game goal. This proved to me that I can follow through and actually finish games. Feeling so proud!
🍂 Backlog Explorer is ready for autumn! It’s now recommending the perfect cozy games to play this fall. Which of these would you play this fall?
September 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🍂 Backlog Explorer is ready for autumn! It’s now recommending the perfect cozy games to play this fall. Which of these would you play this fall?
@partyarlie.com ‘s recent YouTube video inspired me to boot up my OG Animal Crossing New Leaf game. I truly hope the next installment will have more of the New Leaf/Wild World charm. I don’t care much for the crafting and terraforming mechanics.
August 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
@partyarlie.com ‘s recent YouTube video inspired me to boot up my OG Animal Crossing New Leaf game. I truly hope the next installment will have more of the New Leaf/Wild World charm. I don’t care much for the crafting and terraforming mechanics.
I randomly picked up Pokémon Scarlet again, and have finally rolled credits. I think this is the first Pokémon game I rolled credits on since Pokémon Diamond/Pearl on the DS 😅
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
August 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I randomly picked up Pokémon Scarlet again, and have finally rolled credits. I think this is the first Pokémon game I rolled credits on since Pokémon Diamond/Pearl on the DS 😅
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
It’s definitely past my bedtime but I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Finally unlocked all the Bananzas. Happy the NVC spoiler cast got delayed to next week because now I can still catch up! 🐵
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
August 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It’s definitely past my bedtime but I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Finally unlocked all the Bananzas. Happy the NVC spoiler cast got delayed to next week because now I can still catch up! 🐵
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
Get your backlog explorer library updated y’all! The smart recommendation system is finally at a point where I can roll it out to users! The whole thing that started this all is finally coming out this week! I’m so excited to have users try it 🥳
August 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Get your backlog explorer library updated y’all! The smart recommendation system is finally at a point where I can roll it out to users! The whole thing that started this all is finally coming out this week! I’m so excited to have users try it 🥳
Bibi update 🐥
They are now 5 yrs old and 30lbs. They never tell me when they’ve pooped.
They are now 5 yrs old and 30lbs. They never tell me when they’ve pooped.
July 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Bibi update 🐥
They are now 5 yrs old and 30lbs. They never tell me when they’ve pooped.
They are now 5 yrs old and 30lbs. They never tell me when they’ve pooped.
This is my favorite level/environment in Donkey Kong Bananza so far. All the snow and ice crystals everywhere. So satisfying rolling around in it ❄️
Haven’t had a chance to buy any of the clothing in this sub layer yet but curious to see if they stop shivering if they wear it 🤔
Haven’t had a chance to buy any of the clothing in this sub layer yet but curious to see if they stop shivering if they wear it 🤔
July 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is my favorite level/environment in Donkey Kong Bananza so far. All the snow and ice crystals everywhere. So satisfying rolling around in it ❄️
Haven’t had a chance to buy any of the clothing in this sub layer yet but curious to see if they stop shivering if they wear it 🤔
Haven’t had a chance to buy any of the clothing in this sub layer yet but curious to see if they stop shivering if they wear it 🤔
Wow they grow fast. They took a nap while I biked to the baker and suddenly they were older. Bibi is now 1 years old and weighs 10lbs.
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Wow they grow fast. They took a nap while I biked to the baker and suddenly they were older. Bibi is now 1 years old and weighs 10lbs.
Hello lil tamagotchi 😊
My new friend. I’ll call them Bibi. They are currently 0 years old and 5lbs.
My new friend. I’ll call them Bibi. They are currently 0 years old and 5lbs.
July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hello lil tamagotchi 😊
My new friend. I’ll call them Bibi. They are currently 0 years old and 5lbs.
My new friend. I’ll call them Bibi. They are currently 0 years old and 5lbs.
I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Who knew destruction could be so fun 😅
But this is just mean towards the Rhino 🫣 Not Pauline going “high five” 😂
But this is just mean towards the Rhino 🫣 Not Pauline going “high five” 😂
July 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Who knew destruction could be so fun 😅
But this is just mean towards the Rhino 🫣 Not Pauline going “high five” 😂
But this is just mean towards the Rhino 🫣 Not Pauline going “high five” 😂
Being unemployed & facing job rejections made it hard to feel momentum. So I built something tiny. I reimagined the game card component from Backlog Explorer and polished it up.
July 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Being unemployed & facing job rejections made it hard to feel momentum. So I built something tiny. I reimagined the game card component from Backlog Explorer and polished it up.
I don’t have a cozy aesthetic desk setup. But I do have sun, fresh air, and a deck lounge chair 😎
July 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I don’t have a cozy aesthetic desk setup. But I do have sun, fresh air, and a deck lounge chair 😎
It's probably really bad that I have no idea what 6 games I've added to my backlog since the last time I posted my stats from Backlog Explorer 🤦🏻♀️ (18 days ago! 😂)
July 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's probably really bad that I have no idea what 6 games I've added to my backlog since the last time I posted my stats from Backlog Explorer 🤦🏻♀️ (18 days ago! 😂)
Yeah, I’ve added a few more games since my last Backlog Explorer stats post 😅 I also pulled out our favorite game types and how they make us feel. Mine? Relaxed. Turns out I gravitate toward flexible sim-style games—perfect for short or long sessions (hello Animal Crossing 👋).
June 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Yeah, I’ve added a few more games since my last Backlog Explorer stats post 😅 I also pulled out our favorite game types and how they make us feel. Mine? Relaxed. Turns out I gravitate toward flexible sim-style games—perfect for short or long sessions (hello Animal Crossing 👋).
Yes! The Nintendo Switch 2 is out and you can add it as a platform in Backlog Explorer for all your Nintendo Switch 2 games!
(I finally caved and bought Fantasy Life...How will I actually get any work done now!?)
(I finally caved and bought Fantasy Life...How will I actually get any work done now!?)
June 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Yes! The Nintendo Switch 2 is out and you can add it as a platform in Backlog Explorer for all your Nintendo Switch 2 games!
(I finally caved and bought Fantasy Life...How will I actually get any work done now!?)
(I finally caved and bought Fantasy Life...How will I actually get any work done now!?)
🛑 DNF = Did Not Finish 🛑
These are the games I’ve marked as DNF in my backlog. For me, that means I’ve given them a fair shot, but they’re just not worth any more of my time.
What games have you DNF’d?
And which of these do you think I’m totally wrong about? 👀
#backlog #faefarm #indiedev #hkia
These are the games I’ve marked as DNF in my backlog. For me, that means I’ve given them a fair shot, but they’re just not worth any more of my time.
What games have you DNF’d?
And which of these do you think I’m totally wrong about? 👀
#backlog #faefarm #indiedev #hkia
May 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
getting closer to that original vision for backlog explorer ✨
i’ve integrated the openai api so that the “backlog buddy” can now help you resist the urge to buy a new game — by recommending something from your own library that scratches the same itch. 💜
#indiedev #backlog #workinprogress
i’ve integrated the openai api so that the “backlog buddy” can now help you resist the urge to buy a new game — by recommending something from your own library that scratches the same itch. 💜
#indiedev #backlog #workinprogress
May 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
getting closer to that original vision for backlog explorer ✨
i’ve integrated the openai api so that the “backlog buddy” can now help you resist the urge to buy a new game — by recommending something from your own library that scratches the same itch. 💜
#indiedev #backlog #workinprogress
i’ve integrated the openai api so that the “backlog buddy” can now help you resist the urge to buy a new game — by recommending something from your own library that scratches the same itch. 💜
#indiedev #backlog #workinprogress
I've added ✨“Up Next”✨ notes to the game cards on the homepage. Now you can instantly remember what you were doing last time you were playing. No more opening the game and thinking “uhhh where was I?” 😅
#solodev #passionproject #backlog #buildinginpublic #cozygames
#solodev #passionproject #backlog #buildinginpublic #cozygames
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I've added ✨“Up Next”✨ notes to the game cards on the homepage. Now you can instantly remember what you were doing last time you were playing. No more opening the game and thinking “uhhh where was I?” 😅
#solodev #passionproject #backlog #buildinginpublic #cozygames
#solodev #passionproject #backlog #buildinginpublic #cozygames