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Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮] @ebornian.bsky.social · 13d

A reminder that my "Fantasy UI ~ Metals" asset pack is on sale for US $2 for the duration of this weekend!

The pack contains buttons, icons, cursors, and more!

#AssetPack #GameDev #UIDev #GameArt

Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮] @ebornian.bsky.social · 14d

I'm hosting my first sale on itch!

For the duration, my "Fantasy UI ~ Metals" asset pack is just US $2!

The sale runs for this first weekend of October, 2025--starting now, and ending at much the same time on Monday the 6th!

🔗 itch.io/s/161257/oct...

#AssetPack #GameDev #UIDev #GameArt

Assets: Fantasy UI ~ Metals | October Weekend UI Sale! by Ian Eborn

A sale by Ian Eborn, 60% off Assets: Fantasy UI ~ Metals

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Chimériquement - itch do better because we're frankly pissed @chimeriquement.itch.io · 13d

If you were wondering, wondering, wondering and wondering when #OUATVNJam begins, IT'S NOW!!!

Time to create some fairy tales!! Chop chop!!!! And of course, feel free to use the tag to document your progress if you participate, I'd love to see it!

LINK:
itch.io/jam/ouat-2025

Once Upon A Time VN Jam - 2025

A game jam from 2025-10-04 to 2026-01-31 hosted by Chimériquement. Feature art by Oragonrance Once upon a time, a game jam was held to create stories around the theme of fairy tales… “Once Upon A Time...

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · 23d

OHOHOHOHO YUP YUP >:3c

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · 23d

zirk i feel like i’m still in a fever dream lol

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · 24d

I did!! Ahhh that’s wonderful, I’m glad that scene resonated with you! It was one of my favorite scenes to make :)

Thank YOU so much for playing!

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · 24d

I can’t believe it’s now a real. Amazing.

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · 24d

You know who ELSE wrote Sans pulling a whoopee cushion hug prank?? >:3c

A screenshot of the Undertale 10th anniversary stream where Sans is asking “how ‘bout a hug?” with the options “Hug” and “Do not”

A screenshot from Dating Start! where Sans stands with open arms with the options “Hug” and “Do Not”

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👁️🍄🪸 @bloomfilters.bsky.social · 25d

a tweet by toby fox that says "I didn't try to learn Japanese for a long time because I thought it would be too hard. But now I love learning it and I use it every day.

If there's anything you want to learn, don't be stopped by thinking it'll be too hard! Try it! Game-making, music, art, language, anything!"

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Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮] @ebornian.bsky.social · Jul 31

A new enchantment in "Moons in Crystal", one that calls the little creatures of the moons to your aid!

(Seen here in a test-level.)

🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮

#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Sep 15

LRT Ooh! Thats such a cool jam!! I think I might join! Maybe. It would be a great way to gain a bit more confidence in working with voice actors!

The only two VNs that would fit the bill for this jam would be my NaNoRenO 2019 and 2025 entries. Something to think about, for sure!! ^^

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Lemon @ DevTalk @vndev.bsky.social · Sep 15

Are you ready to RAISE YOUR VOICE?!

We're announcing today the Visual Novel Development Network (That's DevTalk!) is running our first ever RAISE JAM. Raise Jam, or Raise Your Voice Jam, is the first ever game jam focused on bringing voice acting to games first and foremost!
itch.io/jam/raise-2025

Raise Your Voice Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-11-01 to 2025-12-01 hosted by Stella @ MakeVisualNovels, MAHO! Studio, Ironnori & amarvelous. Like what we're doing? Consider a 1-time donation! The Raise Your Voice Jam is coming...

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ChoCho 🎨✨🌃 @scribblychocho.bsky.social · Sep 15

Despite the last 10 years… it’s still you. ❤️
#undertale
#undertale10thanniversary

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Sep 13

I wish I had some advice, but sadly this isn't my expertise ^^;

Reposting and commenting in hopes for better visibility!! Good luck!

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Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮] @ebornian.bsky.social · Sep 13

I'm looking for advice, if I may:

I'm thinking to sell an old (floppy-era), boxed PC game that I have. I suspect that it may be worth... well, not a >huge< amount, but more than the normal price of an old game.

But I'm not sure of how to determine what price it might bear.

Suggestions...?

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zirkkun @ comms open! @zirkkun.bsky.social · Sep 6

[ 💚COMMISSIONS💚 ]

5 new slots open! Check out the replies for links!

Have any questions? Feel free to DM me here, on Tumblr, or on Ko-Fi!

#commission #kofi #opencommissions #art #fanart

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Sep 2

Of course!! It was a lot of fun to host! ^^

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

They were never going to stop at what was "legal" or not. They didnt to begin with!

All art/media is on the chopping block. You have to fight this NOW. keep calling, contact your reps. Make some noise!

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Sep 1

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"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or Not

"If Steam and itch.io had been moderating their platforms as they should have, there would have been no need to temporarily delist games."

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Sep 1

❤️ Submit your VN/IF here! ❤️

itch.io/jam/from-lov...

From Love to LOVE Jam

A game jam from 2025-07-14 to 2025-09-02 hosted by DerpyChoCho. About the Jam: From Love to LOVE is a visual novel (VN) and interactive fiction (IF) jam in celebration of the indie game UNDERTALE by T...

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Sep 1

Jam STOP! - Day 50

We’ve reached the finish line of #FL2LJam! Today is the last day to submit your visual novels and interactive fiction!

A big THANK YOU to everyone that participated and submitted to the jam! This jam wouldn't be possible without you!

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it looks like you're writing a novel @gr8writingtips.bsky.social · Aug 31

write what makes YOU happy, not what makes random people on the internet happy

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zirkkun @ comms open! @zirkkun.bsky.social · Aug 30

You love TV, right? #deltarune

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DerpyChoCho 🦋💫 @derpychocho.itch.io · Aug 30

From Love to LOVE Jam is almost over!!

The due date (September 1st) is just around the corner! Remember that you don’t need to finish your work in order to submit it! Works in progress are welcome! ✨

#FL2LJam #undertale

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From Love to LOVE Jam

A game jam from 2025-07-14 to 2025-09-02 hosted by DerpyChoCho. About the Jam: From Love to LOVE is a visual novel (VN) and interactive fiction (IF) jam in celebration of the indie game UNDERTALE by Toby Fox. This...

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Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮] @ebornian.bsky.social · Aug 22

I've just released a new asset pack!

This is a pack of UI elements in a metallic fantasy theme: Buttons, icons, cursors, etc.

Each element comes in five variants--five metals:

Steel; Bronze; Brass; Gold; and Copper.

🔗 thaumaturge-art.itch.io/assets-fanta...

#GameDev #AssetPack #GameAssets

A cover-tile for an asset-pack, specifically one that contains UI assets with a fantasy theme and a metallic look.

In the background, on a dark backdrop, are a handful of such UI elements: a steel button (with decorative ends) near the top; a rounded heart and a flat upwards-pointing arrow (with a decorative bottom) near the bottom; and in the centre, a series of overlapping squared buttons, each in a different colour. (Those colours being intended to depict various metals.)

Overlaid on this is the title: "Assets: Fantasy UI~ Metals".

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Jessie Gender @jessiegender.bsky.social · Aug 16

And let me be clear -- I wish on JK Rowling everything that she wishes upon trans people.

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Arden Ripley @arden.rip · Aug 21

my god. what a beautiful way to live

Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here's one for all the game devs out there www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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