Bob Conway
@bobcgames.com
Gamedev ● Queer ● He/him ● Creator of #yags & #zags ● bobcgames.com ● discord.gg/p4SMBzRUhT
Writer and coder for queer games, working primarily in #renpy; streamer sometimes; also find me on Mastodon @[email protected]
Writer and coder for queer games, working primarily in #renpy; streamer sometimes; also find me on Mastodon @[email protected]
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Bob Conway
@bobcgames.com
· Oct 9
I've gotten a few new followers, so new #intro ?
I'm Bob, a #queer #IndieGameDev who makes mostly story-based games featuring gay men and queer relationships
My "flagship" series is #YAGS, about coming out in college, and I'm currently working on a series following middle-aged gays
bobcgames.com
I'm Bob, a #queer #IndieGameDev who makes mostly story-based games featuring gay men and queer relationships
My "flagship" series is #YAGS, about coming out in college, and I'm currently working on a series following middle-aged gays
bobcgames.com
Reposted by Bob Conway
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! "Love You To Pieces" Out Now
"LOVE CAN BE A DRAG"
I'm so, so pleased to announce that LYTP is released on this most auspicious day for lovers...as promised.
🔪💔 soulsoftea.itch.io/lytp 💔🔪
Please spread the word and support indie devs like myself and others. TY
"LOVE CAN BE A DRAG"
I'm so, so pleased to announce that LYTP is released on this most auspicious day for lovers...as promised.
🔪💔 soulsoftea.itch.io/lytp 💔🔪
Please spread the word and support indie devs like myself and others. TY
February 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! "Love You To Pieces" Out Now
"LOVE CAN BE A DRAG"
I'm so, so pleased to announce that LYTP is released on this most auspicious day for lovers...as promised.
🔪💔 soulsoftea.itch.io/lytp 💔🔪
Please spread the word and support indie devs like myself and others. TY
"LOVE CAN BE A DRAG"
I'm so, so pleased to announce that LYTP is released on this most auspicious day for lovers...as promised.
🔪💔 soulsoftea.itch.io/lytp 💔🔪
Please spread the word and support indie devs like myself and others. TY
All the music for #DaddyDatingGame is staged and... the character settings screen is nicer!
Obviously needs more UI polish and cleanup, but you can now toggle the guys' settings with a visual indication of what's changing
(Also the screen is generated automatically per guy!)
#IndieGameDev
Obviously needs more UI polish and cleanup, but you can now toggle the guys' settings with a visual indication of what's changing
(Also the screen is generated automatically per guy!)
#IndieGameDev
February 15, 2026 at 3:46 AM
All the music for #DaddyDatingGame is staged and... the character settings screen is nicer!
Obviously needs more UI polish and cleanup, but you can now toggle the guys' settings with a visual indication of what's changing
(Also the screen is generated automatically per guy!)
#IndieGameDev
Obviously needs more UI polish and cleanup, but you can now toggle the guys' settings with a visual indication of what's changing
(Also the screen is generated automatically per guy!)
#IndieGameDev
Implemented smart crossfade today for #DaddyDatingGame... it'll now crossfade music and do nothing if the given track is already playing
This'll make music staging so much quicker; won't have to manually fadeout music, nor conditional everywhere to see if the music needs to change
#IndieGameDev
This'll make music staging so much quicker; won't have to manually fadeout music, nor conditional everywhere to see if the music needs to change
#IndieGameDev
February 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Implemented smart crossfade today for #DaddyDatingGame... it'll now crossfade music and do nothing if the given track is already playing
This'll make music staging so much quicker; won't have to manually fadeout music, nor conditional everywhere to see if the music needs to change
#IndieGameDev
This'll make music staging so much quicker; won't have to manually fadeout music, nor conditional everywhere to see if the music needs to change
#IndieGameDev
Also wouldn't "Werehouse 69" be the perfect name for an adult furry Visual Novel game? Someone get on that please 😬
January 30, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Also wouldn't "Werehouse 69" be the perfect name for an adult furry Visual Novel game? Someone get on that please 😬
Bob is slightly regretting having 12 separate routes in #DaddyDatingGame because it's creating slightly ridiculous branching every time I even start a new game day
But, uh... finally finished day 13, and we're now at 118,778 words (9107 dialogue blocks) so... progress?
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
But, uh... finally finished day 13, and we're now at 118,778 words (9107 dialogue blocks) so... progress?
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Bob is slightly regretting having 12 separate routes in #DaddyDatingGame because it's creating slightly ridiculous branching every time I even start a new game day
But, uh... finally finished day 13, and we're now at 118,778 words (9107 dialogue blocks) so... progress?
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
But, uh... finally finished day 13, and we're now at 118,778 words (9107 dialogue blocks) so... progress?
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
Finally some more #DaddyDatingGame progress to show off!
Now at 109,228 words (8387 dialogue blocks), and we have a logo and a (tentative) menu UI!
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
Now at 109,228 words (8387 dialogue blocks), and we have a logo and a (tentative) menu UI!
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
January 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Finally some more #DaddyDatingGame progress to show off!
Now at 109,228 words (8387 dialogue blocks), and we have a logo and a (tentative) menu UI!
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
Now at 109,228 words (8387 dialogue blocks), and we have a logo and a (tentative) menu UI!
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
A small #IndieGameDev update:
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues. I've been adding three (!) additional routes to the game and generally fleshing out those scenes and tying them into the current game flow... this'll make 10 total game routes
The game is now at 98,290 words (7534 dialogue blocks)
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues. I've been adding three (!) additional routes to the game and generally fleshing out those scenes and tying them into the current game flow... this'll make 10 total game routes
The game is now at 98,290 words (7534 dialogue blocks)
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A small #IndieGameDev update:
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues. I've been adding three (!) additional routes to the game and generally fleshing out those scenes and tying them into the current game flow... this'll make 10 total game routes
The game is now at 98,290 words (7534 dialogue blocks)
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues. I've been adding three (!) additional routes to the game and generally fleshing out those scenes and tying them into the current game flow... this'll make 10 total game routes
The game is now at 98,290 words (7534 dialogue blocks)
@sylphrin.bsky.social has opened up commissions for janky Bob-drawn VTuber models!
You too can look weirdly flat and low-res in 1080p
vgen.co/sylphrin/ser...
You too can look weirdly flat and low-res in 1080p
vgen.co/sylphrin/ser...
MS Paint VTuber Art + Rig by sylphrin (@sylphrin)
Send a request while they're still accepting!
vgen.co
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
@sylphrin.bsky.social has opened up commissions for janky Bob-drawn VTuber models!
You too can look weirdly flat and low-res in 1080p
vgen.co/sylphrin/ser...
You too can look weirdly flat and low-res in 1080p
vgen.co/sylphrin/ser...
Hi everyone
I've put together a guide for generating patches for NSFW/Adult content in Ren'Py games
Given current events, I'm hoping this is useful to someone
Feedback/comments/thoughts greatly appreciated!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#IndieGameDev #VNDev #GameDev #RenPy
I've put together a guide for generating patches for NSFW/Adult content in Ren'Py games
Given current events, I'm hoping this is useful to someone
Feedback/comments/thoughts greatly appreciated!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#IndieGameDev #VNDev #GameDev #RenPy
Ren'Py NSFW Patching Guide
Ren'Py NSFW Patching: A Step-By-Step Guide By Bob Conway (bobcgames.com) Created: July 26, 2025 Last Updated: July 26, 2025 With recent crackdowns on NSFW content in games on both Steam and itch.io, ...
docs.google.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Hi everyone
I've put together a guide for generating patches for NSFW/Adult content in Ren'Py games
Given current events, I'm hoping this is useful to someone
Feedback/comments/thoughts greatly appreciated!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#IndieGameDev #VNDev #GameDev #RenPy
I've put together a guide for generating patches for NSFW/Adult content in Ren'Py games
Given current events, I'm hoping this is useful to someone
Feedback/comments/thoughts greatly appreciated!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#IndieGameDev #VNDev #GameDev #RenPy
It's a day of Bob Streams!
@sylphrin.bsky.social will be streaming #ZRWP today at 5:30 PM Eastern (2:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
And PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #DaddyDatingGame today around 9:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come join us!
@sylphrin.bsky.social will be streaming #ZRWP today at 5:30 PM Eastern (2:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
And PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #DaddyDatingGame today around 9:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come join us!
July 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It's a day of Bob Streams!
@sylphrin.bsky.social will be streaming #ZRWP today at 5:30 PM Eastern (2:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
And PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #DaddyDatingGame today around 9:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come join us!
@sylphrin.bsky.social will be streaming #ZRWP today at 5:30 PM Eastern (2:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
And PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #DaddyDatingGame today around 9:30 PM Eastern (6:30 Pacific) www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come join us!
Friendly reminder that PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the current progress of #DaddyDatingGame tonight at 9:30 US Eastern (6:30 US Pacific)!
I'll be hanging out on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
But YouTube is also available: youtube.com/live/yZj0l2q...
Hope to see you! #IndieGameDev
I'll be hanging out on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
But YouTube is also available: youtube.com/live/yZj0l2q...
Hope to see you! #IndieGameDev
June 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Friendly reminder that PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the current progress of #DaddyDatingGame tonight at 9:30 US Eastern (6:30 US Pacific)!
I'll be hanging out on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
But YouTube is also available: youtube.com/live/yZj0l2q...
Hope to see you! #IndieGameDev
I'll be hanging out on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
But YouTube is also available: youtube.com/live/yZj0l2q...
Hope to see you! #IndieGameDev
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues! Gabe's sprite is done, and game's at 53,975 words (4238 dialogue blocks)
But some news: PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the game (at least its progress) this upcoming Friday (June 20), for Pride Month!
I'll post exact time once it's known #IndieGameDev
But some news: PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the game (at least its progress) this upcoming Friday (June 20), for Pride Month!
I'll post exact time once it's known #IndieGameDev
June 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#DaddyDatingGame progress continues! Gabe's sprite is done, and game's at 53,975 words (4238 dialogue blocks)
But some news: PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the game (at least its progress) this upcoming Friday (June 20), for Pride Month!
I'll post exact time once it's known #IndieGameDev
But some news: PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming the game (at least its progress) this upcoming Friday (June 20), for Pride Month!
I'll post exact time once it's known #IndieGameDev
Today's #DaddyDatingGame progress was staging the completed sprites (Ryan, Jason, Santiago, Ethan) and backgrounds into the game... Gabe will hopefully follow soon
(Also got some writing done!)
It's a little sad we'll no longer have scenes that look like this though 😅
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
(Also got some writing done!)
It's a little sad we'll no longer have scenes that look like this though 😅
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
June 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Today's #DaddyDatingGame progress was staging the completed sprites (Ryan, Jason, Santiago, Ethan) and backgrounds into the game... Gabe will hopefully follow soon
(Also got some writing done!)
It's a little sad we'll no longer have scenes that look like this though 😅
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
(Also got some writing done!)
It's a little sad we'll no longer have scenes that look like this though 😅
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
The amazing PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #YAGS in a little over an hour
Come check him out! (Not like that... okay, maybe also like that)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=706B...
www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come check him out! (Not like that... okay, maybe also like that)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=706B...
www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Seducing the Cute Computer Guy | YAGS (Yearning: A Gay Story) 💻🌈
YouTube video by PatchrickPlayer1
www.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The amazing PatchrickPlayer1 will be streaming #YAGS in a little over an hour
Come check him out! (Not like that... okay, maybe also like that)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=706B...
www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Come check him out! (Not like that... okay, maybe also like that)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=706B...
www.twitch.tv/patchrickpla...
Oh my god
After over a year, day 7 of #DaddyDatingGame is finally done being written
And it is 2012 lines long (four times the length of the previous game Saturday)
Jesus what I have I done to myself?
Game is now 50,595 words and 3,991 dialogue blocks 😶
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
After over a year, day 7 of #DaddyDatingGame is finally done being written
And it is 2012 lines long (four times the length of the previous game Saturday)
Jesus what I have I done to myself?
Game is now 50,595 words and 3,991 dialogue blocks 😶
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
June 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Oh my god
After over a year, day 7 of #DaddyDatingGame is finally done being written
And it is 2012 lines long (four times the length of the previous game Saturday)
Jesus what I have I done to myself?
Game is now 50,595 words and 3,991 dialogue blocks 😶
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
After over a year, day 7 of #DaddyDatingGame is finally done being written
And it is 2012 lines long (four times the length of the previous game Saturday)
Jesus what I have I done to myself?
Game is now 50,595 words and 3,991 dialogue blocks 😶
#IndieGameDev #VisualNovel
I've been making some slow progress on #DaddyDatingGame, mostly just filling in random new scenes as they come to mind without really trying to put them in the right place(s) yet
Now at 42,214 words (and on in-game day 7 😬 )
Now at 42,214 words (and on in-game day 7 😬 )
May 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I've been making some slow progress on #DaddyDatingGame, mostly just filling in random new scenes as they come to mind without really trying to put them in the right place(s) yet
Now at 42,214 words (and on in-game day 7 😬 )
Now at 42,214 words (and on in-game day 7 😬 )
Also it's already May and I have made zero progress on my gamedev goals so far this year so... that's great 😅
I guess I should list some of mine 😅
I want to finish ZAGS: Study Pop, a match 3 game with unlockable YAGS-verse art (all art already completed)
I want to finish Mother: The Rebirth (all art already completed) and get the demo for the related Daddy Dating Sim out
And other TBD Mother-verse games
I want to finish ZAGS: Study Pop, a match 3 game with unlockable YAGS-verse art (all art already completed)
I want to finish Mother: The Rebirth (all art already completed) and get the demo for the related Daddy Dating Sim out
And other TBD Mother-verse games
May 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Also it's already May and I have made zero progress on my gamedev goals so far this year so... that's great 😅
It occurs to me I haven't posted a #DaddyDatingGame update in a long time
The day job has been too busy to make serious progress, but I've been knocking out scenes (and scene-bits), and sprite progress has continued
The game is currently 38,348 words, and here's a WIP headshot of Gabe #GameDev
The day job has been too busy to make serious progress, but I've been knocking out scenes (and scene-bits), and sprite progress has continued
The game is currently 38,348 words, and here's a WIP headshot of Gabe #GameDev
May 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It occurs to me I haven't posted a #DaddyDatingGame update in a long time
The day job has been too busy to make serious progress, but I've been knocking out scenes (and scene-bits), and sprite progress has continued
The game is currently 38,348 words, and here's a WIP headshot of Gabe #GameDev
The day job has been too busy to make serious progress, but I've been knocking out scenes (and scene-bits), and sprite progress has continued
The game is currently 38,348 words, and here's a WIP headshot of Gabe #GameDev
No April Fool's joke from me, but I may have had a hand in this... www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
(Come join us!)
(Come join us!)
sylphrin - Twitch
Hi, I'm Syl (she/her)! I'm an autistic variety streamer from New Zealand! I enjoy a pretty eclectic mix of video games - all sorts of genres and all sorts of vibes, from chill and cozy to downright st...
www.twitch.tv
April 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
No April Fool's joke from me, but I may have had a hand in this... www.twitch.tv/sylphrin
(Come join us!)
(Come join us!)
There's nothing like the feelings you get when someone emails you about your games, talking about how much they loved your writing and character choices, and how upset the "bad" endings made them feel
People like that are what make #IndieGameDev (or I suppose #VisualNovelDev) worth it
People like that are what make #IndieGameDev (or I suppose #VisualNovelDev) worth it
February 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
There's nothing like the feelings you get when someone emails you about your games, talking about how much they loved your writing and character choices, and how upset the "bad" endings made them feel
People like that are what make #IndieGameDev (or I suppose #VisualNovelDev) worth it
People like that are what make #IndieGameDev (or I suppose #VisualNovelDev) worth it
I've been quietly working on this game because I didn't know if I'd finish in time, but... Mother: The Distance is now available to play (as part of the Love+Attraction Jam)!
Help a couple navigate difficult times and the growing distance between them
bobcgames.itch.io/the-distance
#IndieGameDev
Help a couple navigate difficult times and the growing distance between them
bobcgames.itch.io/the-distance
#IndieGameDev
Mother: The Distance by bobcgames
A long-married couple navigates the growing distance between them
bobcgames.itch.io
February 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I've been quietly working on this game because I didn't know if I'd finish in time, but... Mother: The Distance is now available to play (as part of the Love+Attraction Jam)!
Help a couple navigate difficult times and the growing distance between them
bobcgames.itch.io/the-distance
#IndieGameDev
Help a couple navigate difficult times and the growing distance between them
bobcgames.itch.io/the-distance
#IndieGameDev
Happy New Year, everyone!
I'm hoping 2025 brings a lot more free time (and energy) for me to work on more games in, because I have so many ideas
What are your hopes and wishes, or projects, for 2025?
I'm hoping 2025 brings a lot more free time (and energy) for me to work on more games in, because I have so many ideas
What are your hopes and wishes, or projects, for 2025?
December 31, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!
I'm hoping 2025 brings a lot more free time (and energy) for me to work on more games in, because I have so many ideas
What are your hopes and wishes, or projects, for 2025?
I'm hoping 2025 brings a lot more free time (and energy) for me to work on more games in, because I have so many ideas
What are your hopes and wishes, or projects, for 2025?
Been quiet on here recently, but just wanted to thank everyone who's checked out, played, and contacted me about Mother: The Revelation!
It gives me motivation (but unfortunately not the time) to keep working on other games in the series
Gogo gadget middle-aged gay representation! #MTRGame
It gives me motivation (but unfortunately not the time) to keep working on other games in the series
Gogo gadget middle-aged gay representation! #MTRGame
December 18, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Been quiet on here recently, but just wanted to thank everyone who's checked out, played, and contacted me about Mother: The Revelation!
It gives me motivation (but unfortunately not the time) to keep working on other games in the series
Gogo gadget middle-aged gay representation! #MTRGame
It gives me motivation (but unfortunately not the time) to keep working on other games in the series
Gogo gadget middle-aged gay representation! #MTRGame
Anyone else remember Sonic Shuffle?
It was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, and the second game I picked up (after Space Channel 5) when I bought a new Dreamcast last month
So excited to play it again! (Streaming it this week... just saying 😉 )
It was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, and the second game I picked up (after Space Channel 5) when I bought a new Dreamcast last month
So excited to play it again! (Streaming it this week... just saying 😉 )
December 2, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Anyone else remember Sonic Shuffle?
It was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, and the second game I picked up (after Space Channel 5) when I bought a new Dreamcast last month
So excited to play it again! (Streaming it this week... just saying 😉 )
It was one of my favorite Dreamcast games, and the second game I picked up (after Space Channel 5) when I bought a new Dreamcast last month
So excited to play it again! (Streaming it this week... just saying 😉 )
Reposted by Bob Conway
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (and/or Saturday, for non-US folx)
I started a Discord server for Twitch stream schedules and such... I'll also mirror gamedev updates onto there if that's a more convenient place for you to monitor
Feel free to join here: discord.gg/p4SMBzRUhT
I started a Discord server for Twitch stream schedules and such... I'll also mirror gamedev updates onto there if that's a more convenient place for you to monitor
Feel free to join here: discord.gg/p4SMBzRUhT
Join the bobcgames Discord Server!
Check out the bobcgames community on Discord - hang out with 8 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.gg
December 1, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (and/or Saturday, for non-US folx)
I started a Discord server for Twitch stream schedules and such... I'll also mirror gamedev updates onto there if that's a more convenient place for you to monitor
Feel free to join here: discord.gg/p4SMBzRUhT
I started a Discord server for Twitch stream schedules and such... I'll also mirror gamedev updates onto there if that's a more convenient place for you to monitor
Feel free to join here: discord.gg/p4SMBzRUhT