Chris
@solfrost.bsky.social
Weirdo | Game Dev | Chaos Goblin (they/them)
Made some new friends while outside today — my human friend was kind enough to take pics. Toad friend admiring Harrowhark, and butterfly friend cravin’ dat mineral.
July 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Made some new friends while outside today — my human friend was kind enough to take pics. Toad friend admiring Harrowhark, and butterfly friend cravin’ dat mineral.
New morale patches for the range bag. If any folks in my social circle would like to learn more about this topic from a chill trans/NB person of color rather than a bunch of toxic macho assholes, HMU; I’m always happy to teach, pass on experience, or help educate.
June 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
New morale patches for the range bag. If any folks in my social circle would like to learn more about this topic from a chill trans/NB person of color rather than a bunch of toxic macho assholes, HMU; I’m always happy to teach, pass on experience, or help educate.
One of my skrimps is gonna be a momma! :o
May 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
One of my skrimps is gonna be a momma! :o
A few more (and bonus molt)… they’re kinda shy
March 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A few more (and bonus molt)… they’re kinda shy
Haven’t posted in a while, anyway here’s a tiny shrimp living in my house (not pictured — their 14 buddies)
March 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Haven’t posted in a while, anyway here’s a tiny shrimp living in my house (not pictured — their 14 buddies)
Go home USPS you’re drunk
Also: Damn how am I gonna get my cheap JetPens retail dopamine fix if you keep running circles around me like this lol
Also: Damn how am I gonna get my cheap JetPens retail dopamine fix if you keep running circles around me like this lol
March 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Go home USPS you’re drunk
Also: Damn how am I gonna get my cheap JetPens retail dopamine fix if you keep running circles around me like this lol
Also: Damn how am I gonna get my cheap JetPens retail dopamine fix if you keep running circles around me like this lol
An old edit of a nedroid.com comic from like… 2009? Seems timely.
February 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
An old edit of a nedroid.com comic from like… 2009? Seems timely.
New ink today, bee butt!
February 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
New ink today, bee butt!
Just a small JetPens order this time, you know, as a treat.
February 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Just a small JetPens order this time, you know, as a treat.
Hey, my average time per game went down 2 seconds in the last year lol … *sigh* why am I like this
February 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Hey, my average time per game went down 2 seconds in the last year lol … *sigh* why am I like this
Fifth and finally, Watcher from 1000xResist. This is a case where I simply find the character and story fascinating — I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this game, and learning more about this world and the characters within. Highly recommended!
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Fifth and finally, Watcher from 1000xResist. This is a case where I simply find the character and story fascinating — I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this game, and learning more about this world and the characters within. Highly recommended!
Fourth, 2B from Nier: Automata. The story itself was interesting, and 2B saw a lot of growth over the course of her part in the story. Also another case where it was simply a joy to go through the world with her.
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Fourth, 2B from Nier: Automata. The story itself was interesting, and 2B saw a lot of growth over the course of her part in the story. Also another case where it was simply a joy to go through the world with her.
Third, Alucard from Symphony of the Night. He wasn’t particularly well-written or well-acted but as far as metroidvanias go, he was just a joy to play as through Dracula’s castle. Also I love his character design!
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Third, Alucard from Symphony of the Night. He wasn’t particularly well-written or well-acted but as far as metroidvanias go, he was just a joy to play as through Dracula’s castle. Also I love his character design!
Second, Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect series — I just enjoyed these in general, and Shepard is a bad-ass. Femshep all the way! She was really brought to life with her voice acting (Jennifer Hale did a fantastic job)!
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Second, Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect series — I just enjoyed these in general, and Shepard is a bad-ass. Femshep all the way! She was really brought to life with her voice acting (Jennifer Hale did a fantastic job)!
Obvious one first, Terra from FF6. I identify with her strongly, and her journey through struggling with her identity and self-loathing, before finally accepting and even embracing her nature as she continues her journey with her found family.
February 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Obvious one first, Terra from FF6. I identify with her strongly, and her journey through struggling with her identity and self-loathing, before finally accepting and even embracing her nature as she continues her journey with her found family.
We get to see scenes of each character in the party as they escape, along with their music themes, combined into a single 20+ minute long piece which still fills me emotion when I hear it. It's not all happy, but it's a step in the right direction, and a start towards better things.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We get to see scenes of each character in the party as they escape, along with their music themes, combined into a single 20+ minute long piece which still fills me emotion when I hear it. It's not all happy, but it's a step in the right direction, and a start towards better things.
Through many struggles, the party eventually rebuilds and is able to confront the villain once again, this time to finish the job. It is a very satisfying finale, to a wonderful game. The final Kefka boss music still gives me chills, to this day. After this, we are treated to a very long ending.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Through many struggles, the party eventually rebuilds and is able to confront the villain once again, this time to finish the job. It is a very satisfying finale, to a wonderful game. The final Kefka boss music still gives me chills, to this day. After this, we are treated to a very long ending.
I've heard from a lot of folks that they struggled after the mid-game climax, and found the lack of direction and depressing atmosphere too much to deal with. I feel like that's part of the charm... after losing so much, we feel lost. Finding our direction is the first step in rebuilding.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I've heard from a lot of folks that they struggled after the mid-game climax, and found the lack of direction and depressing atmosphere too much to deal with. I feel like that's part of the charm... after losing so much, we feel lost. Finding our direction is the first step in rebuilding.
And, notably, the Bad Guy™ wins! Kefka may not be considered so nuanced these days, but he's a great villain either way, and in a change from the usual -- he ends up winning in the first half of the game. The rest of the game is about recovering, rebuilding, and finally challenging that outcome.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
And, notably, the Bad Guy™ wins! Kefka may not be considered so nuanced these days, but he's a great villain either way, and in a change from the usual -- he ends up winning in the first half of the game. The rest of the game is about recovering, rebuilding, and finally challenging that outcome.
Over time she grows and learns to accept who she is, slogging through doubt and self-hatred before finally reveling in her identity and embracing it, with the help of her friends, and chosen family. Serious feels, lol. So many great moments, across the entire game.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Over time she grows and learns to accept who she is, slogging through doubt and self-hatred before finally reveling in her identity and embracing it, with the help of her friends, and chosen family. Serious feels, lol. So many great moments, across the entire game.
The protagonist (as much as there is any, with a large cast in a character-driven RPG) is a girl named Terra (or Tina). She is an outcast, searching for her identity and her place. This would be her overarching struggle for the majority of the game. For Reasons™, I identify heavily with her.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The protagonist (as much as there is any, with a large cast in a character-driven RPG) is a girl named Terra (or Tina). She is an outcast, searching for her identity and her place. This would be her overarching struggle for the majority of the game. For Reasons™, I identify heavily with her.
The very first time I powered on the SNES with this cartridge inserted, I was mesmerized -- and I still am, over thirty years later. From the opening sting, to the slow walk at the start of a new game, this one had its talons in me from the very beginning.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The very first time I powered on the SNES with this cartridge inserted, I was mesmerized -- and I still am, over thirty years later. From the opening sting, to the slow walk at the start of a new game, this one had its talons in me from the very beginning.
Nostalgic games 10! Hoh boy, for the 10th I wanted to talk a little bit about a game very near and dear to my heart, Final Fantasy 3 on the SNES, as it was originally released -- better known now in various incarnations as Final Fantasy 6. My favorite RPG, and my favorite game of all time.
January 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Nostalgic games 10! Hoh boy, for the 10th I wanted to talk a little bit about a game very near and dear to my heart, Final Fantasy 3 on the SNES, as it was originally released -- better known now in various incarnations as Final Fantasy 6. My favorite RPG, and my favorite game of all time.
Nostalgic games 9! While I enjoyed other early-era RPGs more, my first played RPG game was Dragon Warrior on the NES. My intro to it was actually my father sitting me down and showing me how and where to farm gold for him while he was at work — maybe I was the very first hired game gold farmer? ;)
January 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Nostalgic games 9! While I enjoyed other early-era RPGs more, my first played RPG game was Dragon Warrior on the NES. My intro to it was actually my father sitting me down and showing me how and where to farm gold for him while he was at work — maybe I was the very first hired game gold farmer? ;)