Simen Andreas Eikeland
@thondal.bsky.social
Father, 3D artist, reefer and hobby programmer. Currently doing Models and animations for @folklandsgame.bsky.social
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Just Olaf freaking out watching his friends working around the settlement, you can see it in his eyes
#printing #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #settlers
#printing #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #settlers
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just Olaf freaking out watching his friends working around the settlement, you can see it in his eyes
#printing #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #settlers
#printing #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #settlers
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this is fine
October 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
this is fine
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
✨Finally, it's here!✨
We've worked so hard to get this update ready for release and now the Education & Research Update is available for everyone to enjoy!
🎉 store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#gaming #indiegamedev #indiegaming
We've worked so hard to get this update ready for release and now the Education & Research Update is available for everyone to enjoy!
🎉 store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#gaming #indiegamedev #indiegaming
September 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
✨Finally, it's here!✨
We've worked so hard to get this update ready for release and now the Education & Research Update is available for everyone to enjoy!
🎉 store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#gaming #indiegamedev #indiegaming
We've worked so hard to get this update ready for release and now the Education & Research Update is available for everyone to enjoy!
🎉 store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#gaming #indiegamedev #indiegaming
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Did we mention the Education & Research update launches tomorrow?
And that you can play it alone or with your friends?
And that we've posted another teaser with screenshots? 👇
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
And that you can play it alone or with your friends?
And that we've posted another teaser with screenshots? 👇
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
Folklands - Folklands Major Update – New Systems & Settlement Depth (Sept 10 Launch) - Steam News
Explore education levels, the tech tree, production efficiency graphs, and more in Day 2 of our update preview. Launching Sept 10.
store.steampowered.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Did we mention the Education & Research update launches tomorrow?
And that you can play it alone or with your friends?
And that we've posted another teaser with screenshots? 👇
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
And that you can play it alone or with your friends?
And that we've posted another teaser with screenshots? 👇
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Did you know that any time you play Folklands - even when playing singleplayer - your friends can join you on your map with the click of a button?
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #multiplayer #gaming #godot
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #multiplayer #gaming #godot
September 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Did you know that any time you play Folklands - even when playing singleplayer - your friends can join you on your map with the click of a button?
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #multiplayer #gaming #godot
#indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #multiplayer #gaming #godot
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Excellent #multiplayer test for the new update tonight! Found and fixed a couple of minor bugs, but this update is almost ready!
#IndieGameDev #godot #godotengine
#IndieGameDev #godot #godotengine
September 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Excellent #multiplayer test for the new update tonight! Found and fixed a couple of minor bugs, but this update is almost ready!
#IndieGameDev #godot #godotengine
#IndieGameDev #godot #godotengine
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Our new update "Education & is Research" is almost finished ✨
Can't wait to share it with everyone.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Can't wait to share it with everyone.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
September 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our new update "Education & is Research" is almost finished ✨
Can't wait to share it with everyone.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
Can't wait to share it with everyone.
#screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
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yo dawg we heard you like graphs so we put some graphs in your graphs so you can graph while you graph
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #statistics #earlyaccess
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #statistics #earlyaccess
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
yo dawg we heard you like graphs so we put some graphs in your graphs so you can graph while you graph
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #statistics #earlyaccess
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #statistics #earlyaccess
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Sometimes you just need a gif of an inspiring farmer man to get your creative juices flowing.
what's your go-to for getting inspired when you're brainstorming #gamedev ideas?
#godot #indiegamedev
what's your go-to for getting inspired when you're brainstorming #gamedev ideas?
#godot #indiegamedev
August 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Sometimes you just need a gif of an inspiring farmer man to get your creative juices flowing.
what's your go-to for getting inspired when you're brainstorming #gamedev ideas?
#godot #indiegamedev
what's your go-to for getting inspired when you're brainstorming #gamedev ideas?
#godot #indiegamedev
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Devlog #17 is out: Animations!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indie
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indie
Folklands - Devlog 18: Animations and a glimpse of what's coming - Steam News
A detailed look at some of the animation work that has been going on for the next update
store.steampowered.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Devlog #17 is out: Animations!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indie
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indie
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
What goes into making an animation in the game? How do we go from idea to in-game animations?
A thread, using our new farmer model as example 🧵
#godot #gamedev #indiegamedev #animation #blender
A thread, using our new farmer model as example 🧵
#godot #gamedev #indiegamedev #animation #blender
August 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
What goes into making an animation in the game? How do we go from idea to in-game animations?
A thread, using our new farmer model as example 🧵
#godot #gamedev #indiegamedev #animation #blender
A thread, using our new farmer model as example 🧵
#godot #gamedev #indiegamedev #animation #blender
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
We can't wait for you to all try out the upcoming update!
Going from 1 male + female animated character to unique looks per profession has been a major undertaking - but it really brings the settlement to life ✨
Here is another look at some of the new characters ⬇️
#godot #indiegamedev #red
Going from 1 male + female animated character to unique looks per profession has been a major undertaking - but it really brings the settlement to life ✨
Here is another look at some of the new characters ⬇️
#godot #indiegamedev #red
August 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We can't wait for you to all try out the upcoming update!
Going from 1 male + female animated character to unique looks per profession has been a major undertaking - but it really brings the settlement to life ✨
Here is another look at some of the new characters ⬇️
#godot #indiegamedev #red
Going from 1 male + female animated character to unique looks per profession has been a major undertaking - but it really brings the settlement to life ✨
Here is another look at some of the new characters ⬇️
#godot #indiegamedev #red
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
August 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Read more about our plans for the two milestones Education & research and Health & security in the roadmap details post:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #roadmap #steam #indiegaming
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #roadmap #steam #indiegaming
Folklands - Early Access roadmap details - Steam News
Take a deep dive with us into the first two planned milestones
store.steampowered.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Read more about our plans for the two milestones Education & research and Health & security in the roadmap details post:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #roadmap #steam #indiegaming
store.steampowered.com/news/app/228...
#godot #indiegamedev #roadmap #steam #indiegaming
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Since releasing in Early access two weeks ago, we've released 7 updates already!
Loving the screenshots and game saves we get from players building settlements we didn't know was possible already! ✨
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godot #screenshotsaturday
Loving the screenshots and game saves we get from players building settlements we didn't know was possible already! ✨
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godot #screenshotsaturday
April 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Since releasing in Early access two weeks ago, we've released 7 updates already!
Loving the screenshots and game saves we get from players building settlements we didn't know was possible already! ✨
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godot #screenshotsaturday
Loving the screenshots and game saves we get from players building settlements we didn't know was possible already! ✨
#gamedev #indiegamedev #godot #screenshotsaturday
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
In Folklands you can play alone, with your significant other, or any number of friends 🥰
Who do you want to build your settlement with?
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Who do you want to build your settlement with?
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
March 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In Folklands you can play alone, with your significant other, or any number of friends 🥰
Who do you want to build your settlement with?
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Who do you want to build your settlement with?
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
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One of our Early Access players sent us this amazing save file with over 500 folks just living their lives ✨
Speechless 🤩
#godot #earlyaccess #indiegame
Speechless 🤩
#godot #earlyaccess #indiegame
March 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
One of our Early Access players sent us this amazing save file with over 500 folks just living their lives ✨
Speechless 🤩
#godot #earlyaccess #indiegame
Speechless 🤩
#godot #earlyaccess #indiegame
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
✨Folklands is releasing today✨
🗺️ Randomly generated worlds
👫 Play with your friends
⚒️ Build your dream cozy settlement
Don't forget to wishlist and be notified when we launch 😎
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #earlyaccess #linuxgaming
🗺️ Randomly generated worlds
👫 Play with your friends
⚒️ Build your dream cozy settlement
Don't forget to wishlist and be notified when we launch 😎
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #earlyaccess #linuxgaming
March 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
✨Folklands is releasing today✨
🗺️ Randomly generated worlds
👫 Play with your friends
⚒️ Build your dream cozy settlement
Don't forget to wishlist and be notified when we launch 😎
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #earlyaccess #linuxgaming
🗺️ Randomly generated worlds
👫 Play with your friends
⚒️ Build your dream cozy settlement
Don't forget to wishlist and be notified when we launch 😎
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #earlyaccess #linuxgaming
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
woah wait a minute, looks super similar to mine
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Check out our new logo
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Have you heard of:
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March 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
woah wait a minute, looks super similar to mine
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Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Vibes we have been told our game is giving:
* Beasts and Bumpkins
* Settlers
* Anno
* AoE
* Asterix
If you like any of these games (or Asterix) check us out on March 24th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #wishlistwednesday
* Beasts and Bumpkins
* Settlers
* Anno
* AoE
* Asterix
If you like any of these games (or Asterix) check us out on March 24th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #wishlistwednesday
March 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Vibes we have been told our game is giving:
* Beasts and Bumpkins
* Settlers
* Anno
* AoE
* Asterix
If you like any of these games (or Asterix) check us out on March 24th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #wishlistwednesday
* Beasts and Bumpkins
* Settlers
* Anno
* AoE
* Asterix
If you like any of these games (or Asterix) check us out on March 24th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2282890/...
#indiegamedev #godot #wishlistwednesday
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Added a handy little tool button to show a menubar with tools. A tool-bar if you will.
Thanks for coming to my #TEDtalk
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
Thanks for coming to my #TEDtalk
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
March 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Added a handy little tool button to show a menubar with tools. A tool-bar if you will.
Thanks for coming to my #TEDtalk
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
Thanks for coming to my #TEDtalk
#godot #indiegamedev #gaming
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
You can now relocate and rename @thondal.bsky.social to anywhere in your settlement!
Coming March 24th!
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #gaming #retrogaming
Coming March 24th!
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #gaming #retrogaming
March 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
You can now relocate and rename @thondal.bsky.social to anywhere in your settlement!
Coming March 24th!
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #gaming #retrogaming
Coming March 24th!
#indiegamedev #godot #godotengine #gaming #retrogaming
Reposted by Simen Andreas Eikeland
Soon you'll be able to try the fishing minigame in Folklands 🐡
Just kidding, there is no fishing minigame. But there is fishing.
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Just kidding, there is no fishing minigame. But there is fishing.
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
March 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Soon you'll be able to try the fishing minigame in Folklands 🐡
Just kidding, there is no fishing minigame. But there is fishing.
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
Just kidding, there is no fishing minigame. But there is fishing.
#godot #indiegamedev #screenshotsaturday
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#GodotEngine 4.4 is finally here! 🚀
Look forward to plenty of quality of life improvements hidden within this release. Faster load speeds, reduced stutter, streamlined processes, and more!
godotengine.org/releases/4.4/
Look forward to plenty of quality of life improvements hidden within this release. Faster load speeds, reduced stutter, streamlined processes, and more!
godotengine.org/releases/4.4/
Godot 4.4, a unified experience – Godot Engine
Look forward to plenty of quality of life improvements hidden within this release. Faster load speeds, reduced stutter, streamlined processes - spotting all the optimizations that have been applied in...
godotengine.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#GodotEngine 4.4 is finally here! 🚀
Look forward to plenty of quality of life improvements hidden within this release. Faster load speeds, reduced stutter, streamlined processes, and more!
godotengine.org/releases/4.4/
Look forward to plenty of quality of life improvements hidden within this release. Faster load speeds, reduced stutter, streamlined processes, and more!
godotengine.org/releases/4.4/