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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 5d

A brand new demo will be out for Steam Scream Fest with significantly more play time, a more guided gameplay before full freedom kicks in, new tutorials, and some fun new surprises!

#indiegame #survivalgames #rpgmaker

BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

So excited to announce the demo of Ashfield Hollow, my 2D post-apocalyptic life sim!

Explore Camp Ashfield, craft, fight zombies, farm, and meet the survivors.

Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3815560/...

youtu.be/7ioRSk8w_x0?...

#IndieGame #LifeSim #PostApocalyptic #SurvivalGame

Ashfield Hollow - Demo Release Trailer

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 5d

A brand new demo will be out for Steam Scream Fest with significantly more play time, a more guided gameplay before full freedom kicks in, new tutorials, and some fun new surprises!

#indiegame #survivalgames #rpgmaker

BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

So excited to announce the demo of Ashfield Hollow, my 2D post-apocalyptic life sim!

Explore Camp Ashfield, craft, fight zombies, farm, and meet the survivors.

Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3815560/...

youtu.be/7ioRSk8w_x0?...

#IndieGame #LifeSim #PostApocalyptic #SurvivalGame

Ashfield Hollow - Demo Release Trailer

YouTube video by BitQuest Studio

youtu.be

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 7d

Finally, a visual dialogue editor for RPG Maker!

Build branching conversations with drag-and-drop nodes, separate NPC lines and player choices, assign faces/names, and control game logic all in one visual workspace.

bitqueststudio.itch.io/visual-dialog

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 7d

Finally, a visual dialogue editor for RPG Maker!

Build branching conversations with drag-and-drop nodes, separate NPC lines and player choices, assign faces/names, and control game logic all in one visual workspace.

bitqueststudio.itch.io/visual-dialog

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

So excited to announce the demo of Ashfield Hollow, my 2D post-apocalyptic life sim!

Explore Camp Ashfield, craft, fight zombies, farm, and meet the survivors.

Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3815560/...

youtu.be/7ioRSk8w_x0?...

#IndieGame #LifeSim #PostApocalyptic #SurvivalGame

Ashfield Hollow - Demo Release Trailer

YouTube video by BitQuest Studio

youtu.be

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 14d

I'm getting very close to releasing the Colony Sim Engine, a powerful plugin for RPG Maker MZ that allows you to create base building, colony sim, city builder games without any coding!

bitqueststudio.itch.io/colony-sim

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Colony Sim Engine for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Play in your browser

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thanks to @gamingbible for covering the demo release of Ashfield Hollow!

“I think none of us likely had a new RPG that blends the worlds of The Last of Us and Stardew Valley on our bingo cards this week, but here we are.”

www.gamingbible.com/news/platfor...

The Last Of Us Meets Stardew Valley In Unexpected New RPG

New Steam RPG blends The Last of Us and Stardew Valley

www.gamingbible.com

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 28d

Very excited to share that Ashfield Hollow is one of the featured games in the No Time to Loot festival!

Thank you to @HumanQube for hosting.

You can check out other amazing games on the official festival page: store.steampowered.com/curator/4506...

#indiegames #gamedev #NoTimeToLoot2025

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · 28d

Very excited to share that Ashfield Hollow is one of the featured games in the No Time to Loot festival!

Thank you to @HumanQube for hosting.

You can check out other amazing games on the official festival page: store.steampowered.com/curator/4506...

#indiegames #gamedev #NoTimeToLoot2025

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Sep 19

"Games can be pathways for individuals and communities to reclaim agency around mortality and meaning making."

Christian dives into how play can be a powerful tool for transformation.

#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Sep 17

Financially support your dream project!

@fhoton-financials.bsky.social takes us through how to approach budgeting for your next game!

#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev

The Next Steps
Have an ideal for a game? Start considering what game engine/software you plan to use, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, CryEngine, Amazon Lumberyard.
Already have a game in the production phase? Consider if you plan to publish the game on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Mobile devices, or on console (Nintendo, Sony, Xbox).
Need funding to help complete or publish your game? Check out these resources: Xsolla, Epic MegaGrants, Indie-Fund, or consider Crowdfunding websites.
Publishers that work with smaller studios: Devolver Digital, Serenity Forge, tinyBuild, etc.
Have general accounting or budgeting questions? Send an email to Fhoton.financials@gmail.com
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Don't make your budget a side quest, turn it into a reliable party member!
2025
GAME DEVS OF COLOR EXPO

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thanks to @gamingbible for covering the demo release of Ashfield Hollow!

“I think none of us likely had a new RPG that blends the worlds of The Last of Us and Stardew Valley on our bingo cards this week, but here we are.”

www.gamingbible.com/news/platfor...

The Last Of Us Meets Stardew Valley In Unexpected New RPG

New Steam RPG blends The Last of Us and Stardew Valley

www.gamingbible.com

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Sep 16

Can you believe it?🤯

Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 kicks off today!

You can do a virtual AMA with our special guests in Gather, kicking off at 11:30am. It's not too late to get your tickets, so don't miss out on networking, panels, our 2025 Direct, and more!

Our event is open to EVERYONE🙌🏾

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Sep 13

It's almost time for Game Devs of Color Expo 2025! ⌛

The countdown begins, with less than a week to go until the expo!

What are you most looking forward to?

#gamedev #GDocExpo2025

2025 Game Devs of Color Expo
September 16-19, 2025
See you next week!

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

So excited to announce the demo of Ashfield Hollow, my 2D post-apocalyptic life sim!

Explore Camp Ashfield, craft, fight zombies, farm, and meet the survivors.

Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3815560/...

youtu.be/7ioRSk8w_x0?...

#IndieGame #LifeSim #PostApocalyptic #SurvivalGame

Ashfield Hollow - Demo Release Trailer

YouTube video by BitQuest Studio

youtu.be

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Aug 18

Let players furnish homes, build cozy bases, and decorate their world with the Build & Decorate System for RPG Maker MZ.

bitqueststudio.itch.io/build-decorate

#RPGMaker #RPGツクール #RPGMakerMZ

Build & Decorate System for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Play in your browser

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 15

Complete NPC Dialog Solution for RPG Maker MZ

✅ Relationship-based dialogue
✅ Switch conditions
✅ CSV-powered, scalable
✅ Built-in localization
✅ No event clutter

🎯 bitqueststudio.itch.io/complete-dia...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Complete NPC Dialog Solution for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Intelligent NPC interactions made simple and meaningful

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 16

Random Quest Generator for RPG Maker MZ

Create randomized fetch quests with no scripting

✅ Item requests by NPCs
📋 Built-in quest log
📦 Item deposit UI
💰 Gold or item rewards
📅 Optional daily limits

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 16

Get it here: bitqueststudio.itch.io/random-quest...

Random Quest Generator for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 19

🎧 Make your RPG Maker MZ game sound alive.

Dynamic Audio Manager adds:

🔊 Proximity-based sounds
🎵 Smooth BGM ducking during SFX
🗂️ Audio categories with full control

Perfect for horror, survival, & immersive sims.

🎮 Out now: bitqueststudio.itch.io/dynamic-audi...

#rpgmaker #RPGツクール

Dynamic Audio Manager for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Advanced Control with Proximity SFX and Seamless Ducking

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 21

Designing a system-heavy RPG?

Use Runtime Stats Editor to power:

🛡️ Cursed gear
🧠 Skills that evolve
🔥 Buffs that decay
🎁 Temporary loot boosts

bitqueststudio.itch.io/runtime-stat...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Runtime Stat Editor for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 23

Tired of clunky tutorials in your RPG Maker MZ game?

Now you can create clean, step-by-step guides with images and text. No scripting required.

Perfect for combat, crafting, and survival systems.

🎮 Try it here: bitqueststudio.itch.io/interactive-...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Interactive Player Tutorials for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Guide your players through any system with ease.

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 26

🎯 Build Smarter Loot Systems Instantly

• Roll loot by rarity and category
• Auto-reset spots after X days
• Instantly give items, weapons, or gold
• Show floating loot messages

bitqueststudio.itch.io/weighted-loo...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Weighted Loot Generator for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Build dynamic, resettable, category-based loot with one plugin command.

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎯 Stop editing your RPG Maker MZ database one entry at a time.

📊 Bulk Database Editor lets you export to CSV, make edits in Excel/Sheets, and import it all back in seconds.

🚀 Huge time-saver for serious devs.

🔗 bitqueststudio.itch.io/bulk-databas...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Bulk Database Editor for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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BitQuest Studio @bitqueststudio.bsky.social · Jul 27

🎬 Make RPG cutscenes like a director

Cutscene Director Pro for RPG Maker MZ lets you build full scenes from a CSV:

✅ Camera zooms & pans
✅ Dialogue, emotes, movement
✅ Audio & screen effects

🎮 bitqueststudio.itch.io/cutscene-dir...

#rpgmaker #rpgmakermz #RPGツクール

Cutscene Director Pro for RPG Maker MZ by BitQuest Studio

Design cinematic RPG cutscenes with total control.

bitqueststudio.itch.io

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