David Sides
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David Sides
@pastime-games.bsky.social
Co-author of the proto-MMO, Avatar (1979) on PLATO. Now returning to my roots. Currently deploying turn-based space strategy, Solar Dominion. Next up: new RPGs. #GameDevHistory #indiedev #solodev #indiegame #gamedev
I like itch.io for browser-based games. Haven't thought of tackling steam but if I had an installable game would head that way.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Vanish, though there isn't that much difference to my eye.
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
With some practice, I've found that the productivity boost with LLMs makes game projects more doable.
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I've been finding that using an AI assistant makes these projects go so much faster that I don't get worn out with the details.
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My experience so far has been "build it and they will come" probably doesn't happen, so I've been working on an app to help me keep up with Bluesky using the API to pull posts and an LLM to analyze the posts. Trying to manage my social media time, but it's where the audience resides.
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I've been enjoying creating smaller games that are steps along the way to a bigger game maybe some day. Vibe coding on Replit has made this very practical. This single-player game taught me all about desktop/mobile and server component for IP protection. solar-dominion.pastime.games
Solar Dominion
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November 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM