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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 12h

AYYYYEEE 🎉 got my loading screen + level manager running smooth, plus a simple music manager on top. Levels swap with no stutter, baked lighting stays intact… that’s a BIG win 🙌✨

#GameDev #UnrealEngine #IndieDev

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 12h

Curious minds time 🪄 what would you most wanna see next for Scarf of Embers?

• New magic attacks ✨
• Witch broom surfing 🧹
• More enemy types 💀
• Fancy photo mode 📸

Tell me what catches your eye (or drop your wild ideas 👀)

#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #HackAndSlash

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EvilWeevilDevil @eveyweveydevey.bsky.social · 19h

Okay, who did a sneaky brainscan on me and then made a game out of it?! Fess up now...

Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 1d

Big milestone — the Scarf of Embers Steam page is officially live!

This marks the start of the next chapter for our tiny witch and her fiery scarf.

Wishlist now and join us on the journey 💫
store.steampowered.com/app/3889980/...

#GameDev #IndieDev #Steam #Platformer #HackAndSlash

Scarf of Embers on Steam

Scarf of Embers is a 3D action-platformer where Mandy, a fire-shadow witch, battles mischievous Imps with her broom, magical scarf, and spells. Explore vibrant worlds, collect gems, and unleash…

store.steampowered.com

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EvilWeevilDevil @eveyweveydevey.bsky.social · 19h

Just lookadis fucken' game!

Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 1d

Light baking — do you love it, hate it, or secretly miss it? 🔥
Are you glad it’s fading out with Lumen and real-time GI, or do you still push baked lighting to its limits for that perfect glow?

Or maybe… you’ve got your own tricks 👀

#GameDev #UnrealEngine #Lighting #IndieDev

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 16h

So cute!

Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 1d

Big milestone — the Scarf of Embers Steam page is officially live!

This marks the start of the next chapter for our tiny witch and her fiery scarf.

Wishlist now and join us on the journey 💫
store.steampowered.com/app/3889980/...

#GameDev #IndieDev #Steam #Platformer #HackAndSlash

Scarf of Embers on Steam

Scarf of Embers is a 3D action-platformer where Mandy, a fire-shadow witch, battles mischievous Imps with her broom, magical scarf, and spells. Explore vibrant worlds, collect gems, and unleash…

store.steampowered.com

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 1d

Light baking — do you love it, hate it, or secretly miss it? 🔥
Are you glad it’s fading out with Lumen and real-time GI, or do you still push baked lighting to its limits for that perfect glow?

Or maybe… you’ve got your own tricks 👀

#GameDev #UnrealEngine #Lighting #IndieDev

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 2d

Lolz yeah hitting build that last time must be wild

Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 2d

🎂 It’s my birthday! 🥳 so let’s flip the script — I’ve asked about the worst parts of game dev before, but what’s the best part for you?

For me, it’s when everything just flows and you can finally see the angel in the marble forming (a phrase @sayuriartsy.bsky.social taught me 💕)

#GameDev #IndieDev

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah that one hurts me too... Blocking out a level can help but then you feel wait will my assets work or wait is this fun... Or it looks so boring (cos you see it everyday) it's a hard one, but here's where it gets to be fun... You can talk to anyone about, feel free to DM me.

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Jangowolf @jangowolf.bsky.social · 5d

I painted a nami mini i got from @weprintminiatures.com

At some point i will do the eyes or just give her two eye patches.

Moving onto a soldier mini for now.

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Hinges @pvthinge.bsky.social · 5d

Game dev is fun until it’s NOT. So tell me what’s the thing that makes you question your career? 😂
UVs? Retargeting? Network replication? Waiting 45 mins for a cook?

Let’s suffer together.

#GameDev #UE5Tips #IndieDev