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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ@bunnybee.bsky.social |
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Game designer, writer, artist, and musician. 1/3 of @bobastudios :) she/her
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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If being a fan of Squirrely Roo means you like story-driven games with cute animal friends, check out Edenfall by Everflux! ๐๐คบ๐บ
It has 2 days left of its #KickstarterCampaign & is soo close!๐ค Help bring it to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/eve...
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #ActionAdventure
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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With rapid downsizing the games industry is currently experiencing, there isn't a better time to gain some perspectiveโand some empathyโfor your dev friends ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Schreier dispels the misconception that games experiencing this turbulence during their development are either unlucky or had leaders who could have planned better by revealing how teams of all sizes, funding-levels, & experience-levels meet these same challenges again & again, project after project
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Each chapter details the true story of a video game's development cycle from conception to release through the eyes of its devs. Each is filled with the ups and downs of gaining fans and losing funding, with some even containing the rise of new studios through the ashes of former ones.
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Still, as Jason Schreier writes in his book, most devs would also tell you that there's nothing else that they would rather be doing because of the awe and joy this process also inspires.
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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That, combined with it being at the forefront of ever-evolving tech (which will inevitably leave you behind as you work through each multi-year development cycle), creates a very unique hurdle that isn't nearly understood well enough which contributes to a lot of anguish and loneliness in devs.
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Game dev is such a beautiful and complex medium because of its interactive nature and how multidisciplinary it is. But those are also the tip of the iceberg of what makes it such a challenge.
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I started Blood, Sweat, & Pixelsโhaven't finished yetโbut my first takeaway is that if you play games or know a game dev, it's an absolute read. Furthermore, if you're thinking of making games, add yourself to that list. (1/?)
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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While we might not be showing at TooManyGames this year, we wanted to shout out our friends and faves who have booths to visit:
FF Classic Gaming
Wizard Cats Tank Battle
In the Snow Studio
Dressy Deer
Studio 217 - 1st timers! Pls give warm welcome ๐ค
#TooManyGames #IndieGames #VideoGames #VRGames
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Lili Saintcrow
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"...his desire to make it apply to as many stories as possible leads him to use extremely vague and imprecise language and, as a result, much of what he says about the supposed stages of the heroโs journey is essentially meaningless." talesoftimesforgotte...
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If you see this, quote reply with something summery from your portfolio! โ๏ธ
#KidLitArt #art ๐จ
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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The Enoch Pratt Library indie arcade is in full swing! ๐ฅณ Play local games until 4! And check out an author talk by game journalist Jason Schrier! ๐ฎ
Try just 9 games to get free Kona Ice! ๐
calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/indie_...
#IndieGame #IndieDev #VideoGame #AuthorTalk #BlizzardEntertainment
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Since our workshops at Enoch Pratt last year, we've been working with a small team of library staff & dev friends, @pixelcrushers.bsky.social & @melzy.bsky.social, to bring this arcade to life!
If you're looking for something to do next weekend, swing by & play at this curated arcade of Bmore devs!
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Making a bunch more deliveries today! ๐จ Y'all are really eating up these #IndieGame arcade fliers! Announcement tomorrow ๐
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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There is no color theory without the rainbow~ ๐จ๐ Happy pride, y'all! โฅ๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
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Since we use Github now, this little sign doesn't get much use anymore, but it's still very helpful for game jams! ๐ฉโ๐ป We did a jam last weekend to get Level 1 playable instead of just grayboxed for our summer shows! Get ready to say hello to the pigs again! ๐๐ท
#IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGame #GameJam
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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We're big fans of Tony's not just bc his tools are so robust that we can quickly get to the creative parts that we love, but bc he's also incredibly kind, thoughtful, & always willing to go the extra mile for your game! ๐ Psst ๐คซ The Dialogue System is part of the spring asset sale! Check it out ๐
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Our fave game tool creator, @pixelcrushers.bsky.social, gave a talk at IGDA DC last night on his experience making & supporting a decade's worth of game development tools! ๐จโ๐ซ
Do any of these games using Pixel Crushers' tools stand out to you? ๐๐
#IndieDev #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #UnityAssetStore
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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We've never had someone ask us to give such a long talk before, let alone 2 of those in one day?! ๐คฏ Wish us luck (and strength and untied tongues ๐ช๐คช)! ๐ค
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Have you gone to see the cherry blossoms blooming yet? (๊ โธ ๊โฟ) I love going to the matsuri and also doing a picnic under the trees at another time. What are your favorite things? โโ โฟ โโ
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Sat in on a talk on working as a Video Game Producer today at MICA's Game Lab by Nathan Hahn of @bethesda.bsky.social, The Girl Who Sees, and IGDA DCโthis guy is everywhere! ๐คฏ๐๐จโ๐ซ
#IndieDev #GameDev #Starfield
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Congratulation!!! ๐ You did it! ๐ค Take time to celebrate your winโcause this is a BIG one! It's easy to let the excitement fill you & just jump back into making, but learning to recognize your wins, no matter the size, will keep you charged for the long game ๐ช Your studio will be there tomorrow! ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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2๏ธโฃ days left to support local art! All donations of $5 are being matched this weekend, too! Show Peeply Roo some ๐ฉท and make more art programming possible in 2024!
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Plus, participating was just really fun! Sometimes I get so caught up in having to make things to high enough standard that the getting started is the hardest part because I fear disappointing myself (and everyone else). It was really nice to do something that "didn't matter" for a change ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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1 week left! If you don't get to check out the show in person, check it out online! It's got all the makings of a good springโcute & baby animals, pastel colors, candy ๐คช Now that we've done this once, we just might be locked in to participating every year! It's kind of perfect for our Boba brand! ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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So this opened last night~ ๐๐๐ Did it ever occur to you that Squirrely Roo and PEEPS candy are a perfect match? ๐ค Or was that just me? ๐๐
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Voting is underway! ๐ณ
Help raise money for the Carroll Arts Center's 2024 programming by voting for your favorite PEEPshow entry! Votes cost $1 each & can be placed online or in person! ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฐ
If you enjoyed our Squirrely Roo Rabbit masterpeep, vote below ๐
www.gogophotocontest.com/peepshow2024...
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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We were able to play this arcade cabinet-exclusive right at the end of the weekend and we learned so much about Jai-Alai and how its played ๐ค๐ It was a ton of fun to play and the devs we're all so sweet!
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Shout out to our booth neighbor and new friends, Astro Crow, for winning Best in Show at Playthroughcon for their game Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes! ๐๐ฅณ
Check out their game here on their website, www.astrocrow.com and maybe even recommend your local arcade to pick up a copy of their game ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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theyโre the sweetest, most down-to-earth people you'd ever meet. They announced this year that the con is expanding to another hall next year and moving off of GDC weekend! We can't wait!!! ๐คฉ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Always a great weekend at Playthrough! ๐ฅฐ Tim scouted us via social media way back during our first year of working on Squirrely Roo. Even when we turned him down 2 years in a row, he welcomed us that 3rd year with open arms. This team is so committed to helping indies flourish & (1/2)
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Come see the Cammie prototype โจ๏ธin-personโจ๏ธ~~~ ๐ฅฐ
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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We're pretty hard to spot, I know ๐ค
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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It was me... I made the silly requests ๐ซข But it made the perfect start to a long day! ๐
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Let's get this show on the road! ๐๐จ Playthrough Con, here we come!
#IndieGame #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #Playthrough2024 #PTHYPE
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In "wow what a surprise ๐" news www.gamedeveloper.com/production/k...
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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She's done and dropped off! ๐ฎโ๐จ We jumped on this opportunity because it seemed perfect for our brand and I'm so glad we did it because she is sooooo cute!!! ๐๐๐ Super proud of us, @kyrstinnnnn.bsky.social! ๐ฅณ
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Turned this gal in today! How h it really only been a week?? ๐คฏ Now, who wants to see Squirrely Roo made out of Peeps?! ๐ฃ๐ฐ
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Chocobos: Nature's Two-legged Limousine ๐ค #Rebirth
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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We started out making these shirts just for ourselves to wear at cons, but they quickly were added into our beginning lineup of merch by demand ๐คฏ And while I'm soooo excited to have the new shirts, it's bittersweet holding onto the last 20 of each we'll ever have ๐ฅฒ
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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Secretโ๏ธRevealedโผ๏ธ The sunlight โ ๏ธexposedโ ๏ธ our secret! ๐๐ฅด We use a LOT of tape at our booth to hold up all our signs. But throwing it away is such a waste! So, we reuse each piece until it becomes unsticky, which takes a surprisingly long time (years, actually)! โป๏ธ But guess where we store them... ๐
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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See this symbol? That means we're a part of Khroma(on's stamp rally! Spend $5 at our booth, and you'll get our bunny stamp! Get 10 stamps, and you'll win exclusive prizes!
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Because the length of this fur determines how close of a match it is. And someone in our Discord believes it's not close at all ๐คฏ
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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A tail hair...or? ๐ค
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Help us settle a debate! ๐ฟ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฟ
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Boba Studios ๐ง๐ฎ
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๐ We made it!!! ๐ฅณ After a last-minute venue cancelation, the KhromaKon staff pulled through and now IT'S ON!!! Come see us at Open Works this weekend! And thank them for taking on KhromaKon! Feeling the love in this community ๐ซถ
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Happy Leap Day! ๐ธ๐คพ Are you all doing anything exciting on this extra day?๐ We're taking this extra time to create Squirrely Roo in a completely new medium!๐ช (see our last post ๐)
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Even after staring at this for weeks, we didn't notice it until after exporting! This mistake has even popped up in some of our illustrations ๐ซฃ
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Wishing you all many forms of love today! Happy Valentine's Day! ๐
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Ash ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐จ
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Happy New Year! โค๏ธ๐ This holiday always makes me think about my grandpa because this was one of his favorites. I miss you! ๐ฅน๐
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