Nish
@npanium.bsky.social
Designer and developer. Mostly active within the blockchain space.
Currently building blockchaingods.io
Currently building blockchaingods.io
Development of “tank” style enemies in Node Defenders. Working on another variant after this, both of which will be featured in the new game mode.
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #NodeDefenders
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #NodeDefenders
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Development of “tank” style enemies in Node Defenders. Working on another variant after this, both of which will be featured in the new game mode.
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #NodeDefenders
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #NodeDefenders
Working on new enemies for Node Defenders.
The upcoming survival mode will include a lot of new fun visuals + other exciting features!
Join the discord and support the game
discord.gg/G96hm9ttmQ
#gamedev #indiegame #game #indiedev #ZKProofs #gamedesign #towerdefense #NodeDefenders
The upcoming survival mode will include a lot of new fun visuals + other exciting features!
Join the discord and support the game
discord.gg/G96hm9ttmQ
#gamedev #indiegame #game #indiedev #ZKProofs #gamedesign #towerdefense #NodeDefenders
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Working on new enemies for Node Defenders.
The upcoming survival mode will include a lot of new fun visuals + other exciting features!
Join the discord and support the game
discord.gg/G96hm9ttmQ
#gamedev #indiegame #game #indiedev #ZKProofs #gamedesign #towerdefense #NodeDefenders
The upcoming survival mode will include a lot of new fun visuals + other exciting features!
Join the discord and support the game
discord.gg/G96hm9ttmQ
#gamedev #indiegame #game #indiedev #ZKProofs #gamedesign #towerdefense #NodeDefenders
I’ve made the maze generator, that I originally created for Node Defenders, open source. You can generate mazes and get the JSON for the same.
#OpenSource #maze #astar #mazegenerator #algorithm #recursivebacktracking
npanium.github.io/Maze-Generat...
#OpenSource #maze #astar #mazegenerator #algorithm #recursivebacktracking
npanium.github.io/Maze-Generat...
November 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I’ve made the maze generator, that I originally created for Node Defenders, open source. You can generate mazes and get the JSON for the same.
#OpenSource #maze #astar #mazegenerator #algorithm #recursivebacktracking
npanium.github.io/Maze-Generat...
#OpenSource #maze #astar #mazegenerator #algorithm #recursivebacktracking
npanium.github.io/Maze-Generat...
Based on these findings, I feel it might be best if I work on a new “survival” mode. It’ll help me introduce upgrade mechanics and work on a better ux without affecting the current gameplay
#simulation #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #game #Web3 #NodeDefenders
#simulation #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #game #Web3 #NodeDefenders
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Based on these findings, I feel it might be best if I work on a new “survival” mode. It’ll help me introduce upgrade mechanics and work on a better ux without affecting the current gameplay
#simulation #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #game #Web3 #NodeDefenders
#simulation #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #game #Web3 #NodeDefenders
A much more elaborate iteration of the tower defence simulator for Node Defenders.
I’ve added a fancy algorithm to run several different configs in the bg and give me an optimal one.
#simulation #game #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #webdev #ZKProofs #towerdefence #gamedesign
I’ve added a fancy algorithm to run several different configs in the bg and give me an optimal one.
#simulation #game #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #webdev #ZKProofs #towerdefence #gamedesign
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A much more elaborate iteration of the tower defence simulator for Node Defenders.
I’ve added a fancy algorithm to run several different configs in the bg and give me an optimal one.
#simulation #game #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #webdev #ZKProofs #towerdefence #gamedesign
I’ve added a fancy algorithm to run several different configs in the bg and give me an optimal one.
#simulation #game #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #webdev #ZKProofs #towerdefence #gamedesign
Running simulations for #NodeDefenders to improve the pacing of the game and recalibrate it a bit.
It’s fun to watch this minimal version play out quickly while providing some useful insights
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #indiedev #simulation #WebDevelopment #reactjs
It’s fun to watch this minimal version play out quickly while providing some useful insights
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #indiedev #simulation #WebDevelopment #reactjs
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Running simulations for #NodeDefenders to improve the pacing of the game and recalibrate it a bit.
It’s fun to watch this minimal version play out quickly while providing some useful insights
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #indiedev #simulation #WebDevelopment #reactjs
It’s fun to watch this minimal version play out quickly while providing some useful insights
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #indiedev #simulation #WebDevelopment #reactjs
Was inspired by XorDev 's shaders so I created this
npanium.github.io/SVG-LED-Shad...
#webgl #shader #glsl #WebDevelopment #SVG #vfx #uiux
npanium.github.io/SVG-LED-Shad...
#webgl #shader #glsl #WebDevelopment #SVG #vfx #uiux
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Was inspired by XorDev 's shaders so I created this
npanium.github.io/SVG-LED-Shad...
#webgl #shader #glsl #WebDevelopment #SVG #vfx #uiux
npanium.github.io/SVG-LED-Shad...
#webgl #shader #glsl #WebDevelopment #SVG #vfx #uiux
Weekly leaderboards are now live on Node Defenders
Try out the game and join our discord to stay in the loop!
play.blockchaingods.io/gamepage
@ZKVProtocol #Web3News #gamedev #NodeDefenders #indiegame #indiegame #leaderboard #towerdefense
Try out the game and join our discord to stay in the loop!
play.blockchaingods.io/gamepage
@ZKVProtocol #Web3News #gamedev #NodeDefenders #indiegame #indiegame #leaderboard #towerdefense
October 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Weekly leaderboards are now live on Node Defenders
Try out the game and join our discord to stay in the loop!
play.blockchaingods.io/gamepage
@ZKVProtocol #Web3News #gamedev #NodeDefenders #indiegame #indiegame #leaderboard #towerdefense
Try out the game and join our discord to stay in the loop!
play.blockchaingods.io/gamepage
@ZKVProtocol #Web3News #gamedev #NodeDefenders #indiegame #indiegame #leaderboard #towerdefense
Modified the shader created by Jaenam on Shadertoy and turned it into a grid with several controls.
Try it out here-
npanium.github.io/Liquid-Squir...
#webgl #shader #3d #liquidglass
Try it out here-
npanium.github.io/Liquid-Squir...
#webgl #shader #3d #liquidglass
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Modified the shader created by Jaenam on Shadertoy and turned it into a grid with several controls.
Try it out here-
npanium.github.io/Liquid-Squir...
#webgl #shader #3d #liquidglass
Try it out here-
npanium.github.io/Liquid-Squir...
#webgl #shader #3d #liquidglass
Frontend updated with leaderboard. Time to tie it all up and make it available to the players :)
#Web3Gaming #NodeDefenders #indiegame #IndieGameDev #gamedev #uxui
#Web3Gaming #NodeDefenders #indiegame #IndieGameDev #gamedev #uxui
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Frontend updated with leaderboard. Time to tie it all up and make it available to the players :)
#Web3Gaming #NodeDefenders #indiegame #IndieGameDev #gamedev #uxui
#Web3Gaming #NodeDefenders #indiegame #IndieGameDev #gamedev #uxui
Special characters + companion pets = endless customization
Node Defenders will have:
• Unique defender classes with distinct abilities
• Companion systems (coming soon™)
• Character progression tied to your wallet
• and more!
You own your heroes 🛡️
#NFTs #gaming #Blockchain
Node Defenders will have:
• Unique defender classes with distinct abilities
• Companion systems (coming soon™)
• Character progression tied to your wallet
• and more!
You own your heroes 🛡️
#NFTs #gaming #Blockchain
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Special characters + companion pets = endless customization
Node Defenders will have:
• Unique defender classes with distinct abilities
• Companion systems (coming soon™)
• Character progression tied to your wallet
• and more!
You own your heroes 🛡️
#NFTs #gaming #Blockchain
Node Defenders will have:
• Unique defender classes with distinct abilities
• Companion systems (coming soon™)
• Character progression tied to your wallet
• and more!
You own your heroes 🛡️
#NFTs #gaming #Blockchain
Parts upgrades, item combos, merging mechanics
We’re implementing similar depth for Node Defenders:
• NFT equipment with merge-to-upgrade
• On-chain crafting systems
• Tradeable enhancement materials
• True ownership of your loadout
Web3 makes this even better 💎
#NFTGaming #blockchain
We’re implementing similar depth for Node Defenders:
• NFT equipment with merge-to-upgrade
• On-chain crafting systems
• Tradeable enhancement materials
• True ownership of your loadout
Web3 makes this even better 💎
#NFTGaming #blockchain
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Parts upgrades, item combos, merging mechanics
We’re implementing similar depth for Node Defenders:
• NFT equipment with merge-to-upgrade
• On-chain crafting systems
• Tradeable enhancement materials
• True ownership of your loadout
Web3 makes this even better 💎
#NFTGaming #blockchain
We’re implementing similar depth for Node Defenders:
• NFT equipment with merge-to-upgrade
• On-chain crafting systems
• Tradeable enhancement materials
• True ownership of your loadout
Web3 makes this even better 💎
#NFTGaming #blockchain
Multiple game modes + incremental rewards = players never “finish”
Node Defenders is launching with core survival modes, but imagine:
• Ranked PvP battles
• Guild wars
• Limited-time events
• Seasonal leaderboards
The roadmap is 🔥
#gamedesign #competitivegaming
Node Defenders is launching with core survival modes, but imagine:
• Ranked PvP battles
• Guild wars
• Limited-time events
• Seasonal leaderboards
The roadmap is 🔥
#gamedesign #competitivegaming
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Multiple game modes + incremental rewards = players never “finish”
Node Defenders is launching with core survival modes, but imagine:
• Ranked PvP battles
• Guild wars
• Limited-time events
• Seasonal leaderboards
The roadmap is 🔥
#gamedesign #competitivegaming
Node Defenders is launching with core survival modes, but imagine:
• Ranked PvP battles
• Guild wars
• Limited-time events
• Seasonal leaderboards
The roadmap is 🔥
#gamedesign #competitivegaming
Survivor-io has been my north star while designing Node Defenders on
#blockchain
Why? Because it masters the art of player retention through layered progression systems.
Here’s what we’re building toward 🧵👇
#Web3Gaming #gamedev #NodeDefenders #communitydriven
#blockchain
Why? Because it masters the art of player retention through layered progression systems.
Here’s what we’re building toward 🧵👇
#Web3Gaming #gamedev #NodeDefenders #communitydriven
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Survivor-io has been my north star while designing Node Defenders on
#blockchain
Why? Because it masters the art of player retention through layered progression systems.
Here’s what we’re building toward 🧵👇
#Web3Gaming #gamedev #NodeDefenders #communitydriven
#blockchain
Why? Because it masters the art of player retention through layered progression systems.
Here’s what we’re building toward 🧵👇
#Web3Gaming #gamedev #NodeDefenders #communitydriven
I think this is a step up from the previous iteration
#uxui #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #indiedev
#uxui #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #indiedev
October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I think this is a step up from the previous iteration
#uxui #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #indiedev
#uxui #gamedev #gamedesign #indiegame #indiedev
Finally putting to use the lantern from Devcon Bangkok (2024)
#diwali #FestiveVibes #Ethereum #devcon #eth #Web3Community
#diwali #FestiveVibes #Ethereum #devcon #eth #Web3Community
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Finally putting to use the lantern from Devcon Bangkok (2024)
#diwali #FestiveVibes #Ethereum #devcon #eth #Web3Community
#diwali #FestiveVibes #Ethereum #devcon #eth #Web3Community
Working on the leaderboard for Node Defenders.
Was about to call it a night when I realised that this recursive query that runs as a cron every 15mins was gonna cost me $$$
Glad I checked before calling it a night…
#gamedev #IndieGameDev #db #indiegame #leaderboard #cloudflare #sql #d1
Was about to call it a night when I realised that this recursive query that runs as a cron every 15mins was gonna cost me $$$
Glad I checked before calling it a night…
#gamedev #IndieGameDev #db #indiegame #leaderboard #cloudflare #sql #d1
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Working on the leaderboard for Node Defenders.
Was about to call it a night when I realised that this recursive query that runs as a cron every 15mins was gonna cost me $$$
Glad I checked before calling it a night…
#gamedev #IndieGameDev #db #indiegame #leaderboard #cloudflare #sql #d1
Was about to call it a night when I realised that this recursive query that runs as a cron every 15mins was gonna cost me $$$
Glad I checked before calling it a night…
#gamedev #IndieGameDev #db #indiegame #leaderboard #cloudflare #sql #d1
October 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Added a nice little glitch effect for when the enemy drones manage to attack you.
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #Web3Gaming #vfx #ux
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #Web3Gaming #vfx #ux
October 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Added a nice little glitch effect for when the enemy drones manage to attack you.
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #Web3Gaming #vfx #ux
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #Web3Gaming #vfx #ux
Adding a pause button and adding some visuals to Node Defenders
#IndieGameDev #BlockchainGaming #gamedesign #Web3Gaming #zk #uxui #ui #cyberpunk
#IndieGameDev #BlockchainGaming #gamedesign #Web3Gaming #zk #uxui #ui #cyberpunk
October 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Adding a pause button and adding some visuals to Node Defenders
#IndieGameDev #BlockchainGaming #gamedesign #Web3Gaming #zk #uxui #ui #cyberpunk
#IndieGameDev #BlockchainGaming #gamedesign #Web3Gaming #zk #uxui #ui #cyberpunk
A ui mockup of the flowchart.
Shall get back to coding soon…
#gamedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #ui #gamedesign
Shall get back to coding soon…
#gamedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #ui #gamedesign
October 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A ui mockup of the flowchart.
Shall get back to coding soon…
#gamedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #ui #gamedesign
Shall get back to coding soon…
#gamedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #ui #gamedesign
Working on some turret upgrade ideas for Node Defenders.
Once implemented, players could spend tokens to upgrade the turrets.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #Web3News #BlockchainInnovation #decisionmaking
Once implemented, players could spend tokens to upgrade the turrets.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #Web3News #BlockchainInnovation #decisionmaking
October 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Working on some turret upgrade ideas for Node Defenders.
Once implemented, players could spend tokens to upgrade the turrets.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #Web3News #BlockchainInnovation #decisionmaking
Once implemented, players could spend tokens to upgrade the turrets.
#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedesign #Web3News #BlockchainInnovation #decisionmaking
Time to get back to Node Defenders.
However if anyone’s interested, I built Block-Hackers for ZkVerify protocol Delhi hacker house.
It’s fun little game, although there’s no backend for this public version.
block-hackers.npanium.workers.dev
#Web3Gaming #idlegame #indiegame #incrementalgame
However if anyone’s interested, I built Block-Hackers for ZkVerify protocol Delhi hacker house.
It’s fun little game, although there’s no backend for this public version.
block-hackers.npanium.workers.dev
#Web3Gaming #idlegame #indiegame #incrementalgame
October 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Time to get back to Node Defenders.
However if anyone’s interested, I built Block-Hackers for ZkVerify protocol Delhi hacker house.
It’s fun little game, although there’s no backend for this public version.
block-hackers.npanium.workers.dev
#Web3Gaming #idlegame #indiegame #incrementalgame
However if anyone’s interested, I built Block-Hackers for ZkVerify protocol Delhi hacker house.
It’s fun little game, although there’s no backend for this public version.
block-hackers.npanium.workers.dev
#Web3Gaming #idlegame #indiegame #incrementalgame
My game implements zero-knowledge proofs. But every update to the game logic required updates to the code generating zk proofs.
I’m trying to solve the issue via this interface.
#ux #gamedev #web3development #zkproofs #zk #devexperience #visualprogramming
I’m trying to solve the issue via this interface.
#ux #gamedev #web3development #zkproofs #zk #devexperience #visualprogramming
September 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My game implements zero-knowledge proofs. But every update to the game logic required updates to the code generating zk proofs.
I’m trying to solve the issue via this interface.
#ux #gamedev #web3development #zkproofs #zk #devexperience #visualprogramming
I’m trying to solve the issue via this interface.
#ux #gamedev #web3development #zkproofs #zk #devexperience #visualprogramming
Another game on a blockchain infra for their hacker house. I’ll continue working on node defenders post hackathon…
#gamedev #indiegames #incrementalgame #clicker #indiegamedev
#gamedev #indiegames #incrementalgame #clicker #indiegamedev
September 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another game on a blockchain infra for their hacker house. I’ll continue working on node defenders post hackathon…
#gamedev #indiegames #incrementalgame #clicker #indiegamedev
#gamedev #indiegames #incrementalgame #clicker #indiegamedev