MicrotonalMatt
@microtonalmatt.bsky.social
Making music and games, painting robots and miniatures. microtonalmatt.itch.io
Got my parents’ Mac SE up and running. Against all odds the 40 year old original floppy discs actually still work. Shadowgate, Uninvited, Deja Vu I/II, and the Hitchhiker’s Guide all still working and playing.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Got my parents’ Mac SE up and running. Against all odds the 40 year old original floppy discs actually still work. Shadowgate, Uninvited, Deja Vu I/II, and the Hitchhiker’s Guide all still working and playing.
More attack animations
October 28, 2025 at 4:13 AM
More attack animations
Working on some attack animations at last. Part 2/2 of my camera devlog for itch is nearly done I’m just waiting on them to fix the issues with gifs.
October 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Working on some attack animations at last. Part 2/2 of my camera devlog for itch is nearly done I’m just waiting on them to fix the issues with gifs.
There’s a lot of great stuff in it. I liked nearly all the features. The stuff I didn’t care for was mostly the stuff I’d attribute to the movie nostalgia. Taarna and the other recurring characters I felt were a little rote.
Favorites were Bug, the Mercenary, Burton & Cyb, and Lester
Favorites were Bug, the Mercenary, Burton & Cyb, and Lester
August 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
There’s a lot of great stuff in it. I liked nearly all the features. The stuff I didn’t care for was mostly the stuff I’d attribute to the movie nostalgia. Taarna and the other recurring characters I felt were a little rote.
Favorites were Bug, the Mercenary, Burton & Cyb, and Lester
Favorites were Bug, the Mercenary, Burton & Cyb, and Lester
Testing some animations I’ve been working on
August 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Testing some animations I’ve been working on
Finally making animations: twitch.tv/microtonalmatt
July 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Finally making animations: twitch.tv/microtonalmatt
Back for my yearly Beeknighted update:
Finally have something looking like a more polished camera. There's still work to be done but the core functionality is there and flexible for the future. It has:
-Controller/Mouse mode
-Auto Follow
-Lock-on
-Strafe
-First-Person
-N64 Controller compatibility
Finally have something looking like a more polished camera. There's still work to be done but the core functionality is there and flexible for the future. It has:
-Controller/Mouse mode
-Auto Follow
-Lock-on
-Strafe
-First-Person
-N64 Controller compatibility
July 6, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Back for my yearly Beeknighted update:
Finally have something looking like a more polished camera. There's still work to be done but the core functionality is there and flexible for the future. It has:
-Controller/Mouse mode
-Auto Follow
-Lock-on
-Strafe
-First-Person
-N64 Controller compatibility
Finally have something looking like a more polished camera. There's still work to be done but the core functionality is there and flexible for the future. It has:
-Controller/Mouse mode
-Auto Follow
-Lock-on
-Strafe
-First-Person
-N64 Controller compatibility
Also fun in God-Killer was this ad for a bargain bin PS1 game and a true blast from the past, a Bio-Dome ad. What a crazy time in media
July 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Also fun in God-Killer was this ad for a bargain bin PS1 game and a true blast from the past, a Bio-Dome ad. What a crazy time in media
Conan God-Killer #8
It was interesting to see Dan Abnett credited with story, who I know from his work on 40k books. This ‘roided-out Conan and his companions have basically nothing in common with Howard’s writing save a few line drops, but I can’t deny there’s a cheap fun to it. Space Marine Conan
It was interesting to see Dan Abnett credited with story, who I know from his work on 40k books. This ‘roided-out Conan and his companions have basically nothing in common with Howard’s writing save a few line drops, but I can’t deny there’s a cheap fun to it. Space Marine Conan
July 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Conan God-Killer #8
It was interesting to see Dan Abnett credited with story, who I know from his work on 40k books. This ‘roided-out Conan and his companions have basically nothing in common with Howard’s writing save a few line drops, but I can’t deny there’s a cheap fun to it. Space Marine Conan
It was interesting to see Dan Abnett credited with story, who I know from his work on 40k books. This ‘roided-out Conan and his companions have basically nothing in common with Howard’s writing save a few line drops, but I can’t deny there’s a cheap fun to it. Space Marine Conan
Conan the King #23, 30
I have mixed feelings on these but mostly positive. These show a complex Conan whose barbaric values threaten to make him a lawless tyrant while he tries to protect his family and fight battles. There’s a compelling viciousness but less fantasy and threatens to become GOTish.
I have mixed feelings on these but mostly positive. These show a complex Conan whose barbaric values threaten to make him a lawless tyrant while he tries to protect his family and fight battles. There’s a compelling viciousness but less fantasy and threatens to become GOTish.
July 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Conan the King #23, 30
I have mixed feelings on these but mostly positive. These show a complex Conan whose barbaric values threaten to make him a lawless tyrant while he tries to protect his family and fight battles. There’s a compelling viciousness but less fantasy and threatens to become GOTish.
I have mixed feelings on these but mostly positive. These show a complex Conan whose barbaric values threaten to make him a lawless tyrant while he tries to protect his family and fight battles. There’s a compelling viciousness but less fantasy and threatens to become GOTish.
Conan #186, 261
I thought both of these were good. 261 was the better of the two, in having Conan work with a former foe and the fun magic of Khalaari’s crown. They both show Conan as rogue and tempered hero.
The highlight of 186 was the ship combat and siren subplot.
I thought both of these were good. 261 was the better of the two, in having Conan work with a former foe and the fun magic of Khalaari’s crown. They both show Conan as rogue and tempered hero.
The highlight of 186 was the ship combat and siren subplot.
July 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Conan #186, 261
I thought both of these were good. 261 was the better of the two, in having Conan work with a former foe and the fun magic of Khalaari’s crown. They both show Conan as rogue and tempered hero.
The highlight of 186 was the ship combat and siren subplot.
I thought both of these were good. 261 was the better of the two, in having Conan work with a former foe and the fun magic of Khalaari’s crown. They both show Conan as rogue and tempered hero.
The highlight of 186 was the ship combat and siren subplot.
Conan #108, 139
The Conan lot was a real mixed bag. 139 was pretty weak. The comics have the unenviable job of taking a mostly quiet character and giving him a lot to say.
I’ve read about half of Howard’s Conan stories, so I’m familiar but not an expert. This Conan’s manner of speech is different
The Conan lot was a real mixed bag. 139 was pretty weak. The comics have the unenviable job of taking a mostly quiet character and giving him a lot to say.
I’ve read about half of Howard’s Conan stories, so I’m familiar but not an expert. This Conan’s manner of speech is different
July 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Conan #108, 139
The Conan lot was a real mixed bag. 139 was pretty weak. The comics have the unenviable job of taking a mostly quiet character and giving him a lot to say.
I’ve read about half of Howard’s Conan stories, so I’m familiar but not an expert. This Conan’s manner of speech is different
The Conan lot was a real mixed bag. 139 was pretty weak. The comics have the unenviable job of taking a mostly quiet character and giving him a lot to say.
I’ve read about half of Howard’s Conan stories, so I’m familiar but not an expert. This Conan’s manner of speech is different
Red Sonja Unchained #4 and vs. Thulsa Doom #1
Honestly was a bit disappointed with these. I know Sonja is a major character of S&S and the movie is ok, but I found these kinda forgettable next to the other stuff. But any portrayal of Thulsa without JEJ’s commanding cadence is a difficult road.
Honestly was a bit disappointed with these. I know Sonja is a major character of S&S and the movie is ok, but I found these kinda forgettable next to the other stuff. But any portrayal of Thulsa without JEJ’s commanding cadence is a difficult road.
June 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Red Sonja Unchained #4 and vs. Thulsa Doom #1
Honestly was a bit disappointed with these. I know Sonja is a major character of S&S and the movie is ok, but I found these kinda forgettable next to the other stuff. But any portrayal of Thulsa without JEJ’s commanding cadence is a difficult road.
Honestly was a bit disappointed with these. I know Sonja is a major character of S&S and the movie is ok, but I found these kinda forgettable next to the other stuff. But any portrayal of Thulsa without JEJ’s commanding cadence is a difficult road.
Warlands #2 and The Age of Ice #8
Age of Ice was kinda meh but og Warlands was the gold in the box. Great fantasy feel to the whole thing, a bit heavy on stock ideas but not bad. I liked the art style a lot, it’s definitely of its time, would have loved both of these as a kid. Very Lodoss War
Age of Ice was kinda meh but og Warlands was the gold in the box. Great fantasy feel to the whole thing, a bit heavy on stock ideas but not bad. I liked the art style a lot, it’s definitely of its time, would have loved both of these as a kid. Very Lodoss War
June 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Warlands #2 and The Age of Ice #8
Age of Ice was kinda meh but og Warlands was the gold in the box. Great fantasy feel to the whole thing, a bit heavy on stock ideas but not bad. I liked the art style a lot, it’s definitely of its time, would have loved both of these as a kid. Very Lodoss War
Age of Ice was kinda meh but og Warlands was the gold in the box. Great fantasy feel to the whole thing, a bit heavy on stock ideas but not bad. I liked the art style a lot, it’s definitely of its time, would have loved both of these as a kid. Very Lodoss War
Moorcock’s Corum #10 and Elric Bane of the Black Sword #3
I’ve read the short story Three Kings in Darkness that the Elric issue is based on but not Corum.
Corum had a lot in common with Dragonrok but was in many ways more captivating with complex events and better imagination. Not just the color
I’ve read the short story Three Kings in Darkness that the Elric issue is based on but not Corum.
Corum had a lot in common with Dragonrok but was in many ways more captivating with complex events and better imagination. Not just the color
June 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Moorcock’s Corum #10 and Elric Bane of the Black Sword #3
I’ve read the short story Three Kings in Darkness that the Elric issue is based on but not Corum.
Corum had a lot in common with Dragonrok but was in many ways more captivating with complex events and better imagination. Not just the color
I’ve read the short story Three Kings in Darkness that the Elric issue is based on but not Corum.
Corum had a lot in common with Dragonrok but was in many ways more captivating with complex events and better imagination. Not just the color
Rose #1
There’s a lot to like here, I really like the character designs and art. The villain could be a lot of fun but maybe already goes too far, and the dialogue is kinda childish and the setup so far is a little tryhard and unfocused.
If it improves I’ll check out more.
There’s a lot to like here, I really like the character designs and art. The villain could be a lot of fun but maybe already goes too far, and the dialogue is kinda childish and the setup so far is a little tryhard and unfocused.
If it improves I’ll check out more.
June 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Rose #1
There’s a lot to like here, I really like the character designs and art. The villain could be a lot of fun but maybe already goes too far, and the dialogue is kinda childish and the setup so far is a little tryhard and unfocused.
If it improves I’ll check out more.
There’s a lot to like here, I really like the character designs and art. The villain could be a lot of fun but maybe already goes too far, and the dialogue is kinda childish and the setup so far is a little tryhard and unfocused.
If it improves I’ll check out more.
Reborn #1
I’m conflicted on this one. I think it’s an isekai? It’s got serious heavy drama on the real world side and goofy shlock on the fantasy world and great art. Yet together I didn’t find it all that compelling.
It’s the only one reaching for elevated themes so maybe it was a bad pairing.
I’m conflicted on this one. I think it’s an isekai? It’s got serious heavy drama on the real world side and goofy shlock on the fantasy world and great art. Yet together I didn’t find it all that compelling.
It’s the only one reaching for elevated themes so maybe it was a bad pairing.
June 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Reborn #1
I’m conflicted on this one. I think it’s an isekai? It’s got serious heavy drama on the real world side and goofy shlock on the fantasy world and great art. Yet together I didn’t find it all that compelling.
It’s the only one reaching for elevated themes so maybe it was a bad pairing.
I’m conflicted on this one. I think it’s an isekai? It’s got serious heavy drama on the real world side and goofy shlock on the fantasy world and great art. Yet together I didn’t find it all that compelling.
It’s the only one reaching for elevated themes so maybe it was a bad pairing.
Dragonrok Saga #1
This was clearly the start of a sequel series. The first half being dedicated to mourning a character and the second half a different story.
Art was nice, story/presentation was a little bland, very direct, though I’m missing a lot of context. Goofy back cover quote.
This was clearly the start of a sequel series. The first half being dedicated to mourning a character and the second half a different story.
Art was nice, story/presentation was a little bland, very direct, though I’m missing a lot of context. Goofy back cover quote.
June 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Dragonrok Saga #1
This was clearly the start of a sequel series. The first half being dedicated to mourning a character and the second half a different story.
Art was nice, story/presentation was a little bland, very direct, though I’m missing a lot of context. Goofy back cover quote.
This was clearly the start of a sequel series. The first half being dedicated to mourning a character and the second half a different story.
Art was nice, story/presentation was a little bland, very direct, though I’m missing a lot of context. Goofy back cover quote.
Goddess! No.1
Going to guess this was a passionate amateur project, though it looks like it got wide enough distribution that lots of copies are available.
Pretty funny how all the minor conflicts are solved by the mc simply stating “I’m a goddess” and that solves the problems.
Going to guess this was a passionate amateur project, though it looks like it got wide enough distribution that lots of copies are available.
Pretty funny how all the minor conflicts are solved by the mc simply stating “I’m a goddess” and that solves the problems.
June 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Goddess! No.1
Going to guess this was a passionate amateur project, though it looks like it got wide enough distribution that lots of copies are available.
Pretty funny how all the minor conflicts are solved by the mc simply stating “I’m a goddess” and that solves the problems.
Going to guess this was a passionate amateur project, though it looks like it got wide enough distribution that lots of copies are available.
Pretty funny how all the minor conflicts are solved by the mc simply stating “I’m a goddess” and that solves the problems.
Next were some that I flipped through but didn’t interest me much.
Thundercats HammerHand’s Revenge #2 had some nice art but the most egregious ads of the lot, most for early 00s games.
I don’t much care for He-Man and I’m waiting until I see the movie for Dark Crystal to dive into the adaptation
Thundercats HammerHand’s Revenge #2 had some nice art but the most egregious ads of the lot, most for early 00s games.
I don’t much care for He-Man and I’m waiting until I see the movie for Dark Crystal to dive into the adaptation
June 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Next were some that I flipped through but didn’t interest me much.
Thundercats HammerHand’s Revenge #2 had some nice art but the most egregious ads of the lot, most for early 00s games.
I don’t much care for He-Man and I’m waiting until I see the movie for Dark Crystal to dive into the adaptation
Thundercats HammerHand’s Revenge #2 had some nice art but the most egregious ads of the lot, most for early 00s games.
I don’t much care for He-Man and I’m waiting until I see the movie for Dark Crystal to dive into the adaptation
DC’s Arak Son of Thunder Nos.16, 26.
I thought both of these were great. I liked the characters of Arak, Satyricus, and Valda, and the stories were stronger than the Arak insert in Warlord No48. The locations in these comics were really well realized. I’ll probably seek out the rest of this one.
I thought both of these were great. I liked the characters of Arak, Satyricus, and Valda, and the stories were stronger than the Arak insert in Warlord No48. The locations in these comics were really well realized. I’ll probably seek out the rest of this one.
June 26, 2025 at 6:43 AM
DC’s Arak Son of Thunder Nos.16, 26.
I thought both of these were great. I liked the characters of Arak, Satyricus, and Valda, and the stories were stronger than the Arak insert in Warlord No48. The locations in these comics were really well realized. I’ll probably seek out the rest of this one.
I thought both of these were great. I liked the characters of Arak, Satyricus, and Valda, and the stories were stronger than the Arak insert in Warlord No48. The locations in these comics were really well realized. I’ll probably seek out the rest of this one.
DC’s (newer) Warlord No.6
More edgelord that warlord imo. I didn’t care for this one as much. The art/story wasn’t for me. All fine, but I’d sooner read more of the old Warlord than this one.
More edgelord that warlord imo. I didn’t care for this one as much. The art/story wasn’t for me. All fine, but I’d sooner read more of the old Warlord than this one.
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
DC’s (newer) Warlord No.6
More edgelord that warlord imo. I didn’t care for this one as much. The art/story wasn’t for me. All fine, but I’d sooner read more of the old Warlord than this one.
More edgelord that warlord imo. I didn’t care for this one as much. The art/story wasn’t for me. All fine, but I’d sooner read more of the old Warlord than this one.
DC’s The Warlord Nos.48, 85.
48 was the better of the two. Some good humor and a self contained story, but interrupted by two side stories, Arak and Claw. Fun camp.
85 was fine but lacking context. It’s sci-fi side story, Confrontation, was more interesting.
48 was the better of the two. Some good humor and a self contained story, but interrupted by two side stories, Arak and Claw. Fun camp.
85 was fine but lacking context. It’s sci-fi side story, Confrontation, was more interesting.
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
DC’s The Warlord Nos.48, 85.
48 was the better of the two. Some good humor and a self contained story, but interrupted by two side stories, Arak and Claw. Fun camp.
85 was fine but lacking context. It’s sci-fi side story, Confrontation, was more interesting.
48 was the better of the two. Some good humor and a self contained story, but interrupted by two side stories, Arak and Claw. Fun camp.
85 was fine but lacking context. It’s sci-fi side story, Confrontation, was more interesting.
DC’s Arion, Lord of Atlantis No.1
Liked this one a lot, surprisingly, Despite the classic superhero look. Lyrical writing, an interesting cast, an effective opening conflict; I will probably check out more of it.
Liked this one a lot, surprisingly, Despite the classic superhero look. Lyrical writing, an interesting cast, an effective opening conflict; I will probably check out more of it.
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
DC’s Arion, Lord of Atlantis No.1
Liked this one a lot, surprisingly, Despite the classic superhero look. Lyrical writing, an interesting cast, an effective opening conflict; I will probably check out more of it.
Liked this one a lot, surprisingly, Despite the classic superhero look. Lyrical writing, an interesting cast, an effective opening conflict; I will probably check out more of it.
DC’s Lords of the Ultra-Realm No.2
I want to like this one. Awesome cover, weird premise, but non-stop poor exposition. With only 6 issues, so there’s only 4 left to tell a coherent story with lots of characters, I’m doubtful, but I might follow up on it.
I want to like this one. Awesome cover, weird premise, but non-stop poor exposition. With only 6 issues, so there’s only 4 left to tell a coherent story with lots of characters, I’m doubtful, but I might follow up on it.
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
DC’s Lords of the Ultra-Realm No.2
I want to like this one. Awesome cover, weird premise, but non-stop poor exposition. With only 6 issues, so there’s only 4 left to tell a coherent story with lots of characters, I’m doubtful, but I might follow up on it.
I want to like this one. Awesome cover, weird premise, but non-stop poor exposition. With only 6 issues, so there’s only 4 left to tell a coherent story with lots of characters, I’m doubtful, but I might follow up on it.