Taylan K - Indie dev
@taylank.bsky.social
Solo indie dev making Eilands, a game about creating and exploring your own islands.
Likes to support fellow devs.
Occasionally a music composer.
Likes to support fellow devs.
Occasionally a music composer.
Pinned
Feel like retreating to your own island away from the chaos and heartbreak of these days?
I have the game for you: Eilands.
It’s along the lines of Tiny Glade and Townscaper, but the focus is on nature.
Still in early development. Stay in touch for more info!
#indiegame #cozygame
I have the game for you: Eilands.
It’s along the lines of Tiny Glade and Townscaper, but the focus is on nature.
Still in early development. Stay in touch for more info!
#indiegame #cozygame
These bananas chose to hang themselves, to avoid the slow agony of turning black
December 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
These bananas chose to hang themselves, to avoid the slow agony of turning black
Looking at the comments, I think people don't understand the role of concept art in production. The quoted guy is saying they use AI for the reference gathering phase, which is BEFORE the concept art phase. That phase would otherwise happen on Google image search, Artstation, Pinterest, etc. 1/2
Cmon man maybe you should double check your posts before towing the company line.
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Looking at the comments, I think people don't understand the role of concept art in production. The quoted guy is saying they use AI for the reference gathering phase, which is BEFORE the concept art phase. That phase would otherwise happen on Google image search, Artstation, Pinterest, etc. 1/2
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AstraX 0.7 is available for newsletter subscribers!!
Saving/loading games, user profiles, fluid systems & much more await. Going public on the 22nd December 🎄
#gaming #spacegame #indiegames
Saving/loading games, user profiles, fluid systems & much more await. Going public on the 22nd December 🎄
#gaming #spacegame #indiegames
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
AstraX 0.7 is available for newsletter subscribers!!
Saving/loading games, user profiles, fluid systems & much more await. Going public on the 22nd December 🎄
#gaming #spacegame #indiegames
Saving/loading games, user profiles, fluid systems & much more await. Going public on the 22nd December 🎄
#gaming #spacegame #indiegames
Unpopular opinion: concept art isn't just art, but is also a communication device. If I were on a team that spoke a language other than my native one, AI translation could help convey my ideas. Visual art is not my native tongue and I have used genAI in the past to convey ideas to actual artists.
I think it's nice when concept art shows the evolution of people's creative processes instead of a prompt, but what do I know
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Unpopular opinion: concept art isn't just art, but is also a communication device. If I were on a team that spoke a language other than my native one, AI translation could help convey my ideas. Visual art is not my native tongue and I have used genAI in the past to convey ideas to actual artists.
While I greatly appreciate all the folks producing free audio samples and virtual instruments, I can't help but notice how many of them really like that "this was recorded at the bottom of a very deep well" vibe in their demo tracks.
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
While I greatly appreciate all the folks producing free audio samples and virtual instruments, I can't help but notice how many of them really like that "this was recorded at the bottom of a very deep well" vibe in their demo tracks.
Can y'all stop posting Fallon's stupid face on my feed, kthx
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Can y'all stop posting Fallon's stupid face on my feed, kthx
Last couple of days I've been trying to fashion my own homemade midi breath controller, a specialized electronic instrument that retails for hundreds of dollars...
...and boy, did I nail it! Using a headset mic, masking tape, a paper straw, some lego pieces and an inexpensive audio plugin = $40. 😆
...and boy, did I nail it! Using a headset mic, masking tape, a paper straw, some lego pieces and an inexpensive audio plugin = $40. 😆
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Last couple of days I've been trying to fashion my own homemade midi breath controller, a specialized electronic instrument that retails for hundreds of dollars...
...and boy, did I nail it! Using a headset mic, masking tape, a paper straw, some lego pieces and an inexpensive audio plugin = $40. 😆
...and boy, did I nail it! Using a headset mic, masking tape, a paper straw, some lego pieces and an inexpensive audio plugin = $40. 😆
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The kind of mindset that makes a species want to build a Dyson Sphere is guaranteed to make it extinct in way, way less time than it takes to actually build a Dyson Sphere.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The kind of mindset that makes a species want to build a Dyson Sphere is guaranteed to make it extinct in way, way less time than it takes to actually build a Dyson Sphere.
Me: found a great sampled instrument at pianobook and it’s totally free!
30s later: …and it can only be played with the $300 Kontakt 8 sampler.
30s later: …and it can only be played with the $300 Kontakt 8 sampler.
Disappointed GIF
Alt: Disappointed GIF
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Me: found a great sampled instrument at pianobook and it’s totally free!
30s later: …and it can only be played with the $300 Kontakt 8 sampler.
30s later: …and it can only be played with the $300 Kontakt 8 sampler.
Major outage with GitHub Git Operations. There is a non-zero chance they let some AI push code to prod without review.
November 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Major outage with GitHub Git Operations. There is a non-zero chance they let some AI push code to prod without review.
Applies to most western democracies.
For those wondering why the Labour Government is behaving the way it is - here is a clue.
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Applies to most western democracies.
Three episodes into Pluribus, I'm getting the sense that the whole setup is a metaphor for ChatGPT.
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Three episodes into Pluribus, I'm getting the sense that the whole setup is a metaphor for ChatGPT.
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don't want to meet the case where the 'or eyes' clause isn't redundant
November 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
don't want to meet the case where the 'or eyes' clause isn't redundant
You know, I had my theories like most of you, but… I gotta admit this was not something I could have imagined in a million years.
I regret to inform you that this is a real exchange in the Epstein emails that Congress released. Did Trump give Bill Clinton a blowjob? Or was it meant as a joke? 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
You know, I had my theories like most of you, but… I gotta admit this was not something I could have imagined in a million years.
Make him a force ghost or something, I don’t know
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Make him a force ghost or something, I don’t know
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I need an advice, I don't feel confident when working with colors, I mean every time I need to pick color or palette it's always kinda struggle.
Do you have any advice or a suggestion to get better, to learn color theory?
#needadvice
Do you have any advice or a suggestion to get better, to learn color theory?
#needadvice
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I need an advice, I don't feel confident when working with colors, I mean every time I need to pick color or palette it's always kinda struggle.
Do you have any advice or a suggestion to get better, to learn color theory?
#needadvice
Do you have any advice or a suggestion to get better, to learn color theory?
#needadvice
Someone tell me what Arc Raiders is about and why I should not play it.
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Someone tell me what Arc Raiders is about and why I should not play it.
YES!
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reportedly return for a new 'The Mummy' movie
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
YES!
Find the missing piece
New Jersey and Virginia have chosen well by electing
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social and @spanbergerforva.bsky.social as their next governors!
They are proven leaders who won by focusing on what matters most - how politics and policy can make everyday life better and more affordable.
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social and @spanbergerforva.bsky.social as their next governors!
They are proven leaders who won by focusing on what matters most - how politics and policy can make everyday life better and more affordable.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Find the missing piece
There is hope after all. Thank you @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
There is hope after all. Thank you @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
It's not a good sign when there is a webinar just for upgrading one's project to a new Unity version.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's not a good sign when there is a webinar just for upgrading one's project to a new Unity version.
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@oskarstalberg.bsky.social’s excellent presentation on efficient and flexible tile-based procedural generation:
#gamedev
#gamedesign
#gamedev
#gamedesign
SGC21- Oskar Stålberg - Beyond Townscapers
YouTube video by Sweden Game Arena
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
@oskarstalberg.bsky.social’s excellent presentation on efficient and flexible tile-based procedural generation:
#gamedev
#gamedesign
#gamedev
#gamedesign
Bluesky algo seems to have storytelling chops of its own
October 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Bluesky algo seems to have storytelling chops of its own
The two states of me
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The two states of me
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Join the excitement of Games for Blind Gamers 5 starting February 2026! Our community supports creators in designing inclusive games with careful research and planning. Take on the challenge and participate! Visit: itch.io/jam/games-fo... #GameAccessibility #IndieGameDev
Games for Blind Gamers 5
A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-15 hosted by Ericbomb. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of this jam is to make games…
itch.io
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Join the excitement of Games for Blind Gamers 5 starting February 2026! Our community supports creators in designing inclusive games with careful research and planning. Take on the challenge and participate! Visit: itch.io/jam/games-fo... #GameAccessibility #IndieGameDev