Daniel Cook
@danctheduck.bsky.social
Chief Creative Officer: http://Spryfox.com
Blog: http://lostgarden.home.blog
@[email protected]
Game Design: Triple Town, Alphabear, Road Not Taken, Cozy Grove, etc
Blog: http://lostgarden.home.blog
@[email protected]
Game Design: Triple Town, Alphabear, Road Not Taken, Cozy Grove, etc
Alex, what is the difference between game design and application design?
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Alex, what is the difference between game design and application design?
In order to sneak past the Steam audience requirement that everything be mind numbingly obvious, we will retitle it "Be a Wolf"
This all started as “how would I adapt beowulf to games”
November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In order to sneak past the Steam audience requirement that everything be mind numbingly obvious, we will retitle it "Be a Wolf"
I was looking for a new sport that fit my predilections: Pacing / PvE nature of golf. But can be played in existing field / court infrastructure. Socially, it needs to works for groups of 2 to 4, ideally up to 6.
Various boules-style games are probably the closest.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boules
Various boules-style games are probably the closest.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boules
Boules - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I was looking for a new sport that fit my predilections: Pacing / PvE nature of golf. But can be played in existing field / court infrastructure. Socially, it needs to works for groups of 2 to 4, ideally up to 6.
Various boules-style games are probably the closest.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boules
Various boules-style games are probably the closest.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boules
Sometimes, I think that the best possible material outcome of a long term artistic career is that someone actually funds the experiments.
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sometimes, I think that the best possible material outcome of a long term artistic career is that someone actually funds the experiments.
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"I will just make a few custom 32x32 icons for my Godot project"
oops, made a whole sheet. this is honestly one of my favourite things to do.
oops, made a whole sheet. this is honestly one of my favourite things to do.
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"I will just make a few custom 32x32 icons for my Godot project"
oops, made a whole sheet. this is honestly one of my favourite things to do.
oops, made a whole sheet. this is honestly one of my favourite things to do.
Legal language is game design in the same way that accounting is math.
Spoiler: Accounting is not even math.
Spoiler: Accounting is not even math.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Legal language is game design in the same way that accounting is math.
Spoiler: Accounting is not even math.
Spoiler: Accounting is not even math.
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Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
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I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
✍️ our next developer blog comes from Danc, our resident Designer Fox with insights on the connections we make in online games.
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Developer Blog | Spirit Crossing is a Game About Making Friends
The primary verb in our game is connect. This is the heart of what we are building and how we measure success. Did you make friends? Did you create a meaningful connection? Did you joyfully spend t…
spryfox.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
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I think about this post a lot as we head into the holiday season, especially after this bitch of a year. If you're resting, by god then rest. But if you're rotting, recognize it and do something else with your carcass
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I think about this post a lot as we head into the holiday season, especially after this bitch of a year. If you're resting, by god then rest. But if you're rotting, recognize it and do something else with your carcass
Online ordering is a source of delight. This is "6 bananas"
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Online ordering is a source of delight. This is "6 bananas"
I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
✍️ our next developer blog comes from Danc, our resident Designer Fox with insights on the connections we make in online games.
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Developer Blog | Spirit Crossing is a Game About Making Friends
The primary verb in our game is connect. This is the heart of what we are building and how we measure success. Did you make friends? Did you create a meaningful connection? Did you joyfully spend t…
spryfox.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
Reposted by Daniel Cook
You also get to meet Hardtack while you're there, a bear who always has advice to offer.
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
You also get to meet Hardtack while you're there, a bear who always has advice to offer.
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Come on down to the dock - there's a Fishing Tournament today (11/20) in Spirit Crossing!
Come gather with other players in the Wilderness to cast your line in the clouds and share a shanty or two. 🧡
.. and don't worry, they're just paper. 🐟
⛅ www.playspiritcrossing.com
Come gather with other players in the Wilderness to cast your line in the clouds and share a shanty or two. 🧡
.. and don't worry, they're just paper. 🐟
⛅ www.playspiritcrossing.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Come on down to the dock - there's a Fishing Tournament today (11/20) in Spirit Crossing!
Come gather with other players in the Wilderness to cast your line in the clouds and share a shanty or two. 🧡
.. and don't worry, they're just paper. 🐟
⛅ www.playspiritcrossing.com
Come gather with other players in the Wilderness to cast your line in the clouds and share a shanty or two. 🧡
.. and don't worry, they're just paper. 🐟
⛅ www.playspiritcrossing.com
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You'll find no shortage of ways to decorate the skies in Spirit Crossing.
There's even unique trails that follow as you soar high above the trees. 💕
(Can you spot a familiar friend as well?)
Now live in open Alpha at playspiritcrossing.com 🦊
There's even unique trails that follow as you soar high above the trees. 💕
(Can you spot a familiar friend as well?)
Now live in open Alpha at playspiritcrossing.com 🦊
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
You'll find no shortage of ways to decorate the skies in Spirit Crossing.
There's even unique trails that follow as you soar high above the trees. 💕
(Can you spot a familiar friend as well?)
Now live in open Alpha at playspiritcrossing.com 🦊
There's even unique trails that follow as you soar high above the trees. 💕
(Can you spot a familiar friend as well?)
Now live in open Alpha at playspiritcrossing.com 🦊
Today I learned that swag doesn't mean swag. Nor does it mean swag.
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today I learned that swag doesn't mean swag. Nor does it mean swag.
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Soar alongside majestic sky whales, or perhaps watch them from a grassy cliff with your friends at sunset.
Come play today at playspiritcrossing.com 🧡
Come play today at playspiritcrossing.com 🧡
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Soar alongside majestic sky whales, or perhaps watch them from a grassy cliff with your friends at sunset.
Come play today at playspiritcrossing.com 🧡
Come play today at playspiritcrossing.com 🧡
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Working on these tiles again for the last couple days.
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Working on these tiles again for the last couple days.
BTW, Andrea Gibson's film "Come See Me in The Good Light" is now available on Apple TV. I cannot recommend this film enough.
A permanent piece of me at this point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B8...
A permanent piece of me at this point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B8...
Come See Me In The Good Light — Official Trailer | Apple TV
YouTube video by Apple TV
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
BTW, Andrea Gibson's film "Come See Me in The Good Light" is now available on Apple TV. I cannot recommend this film enough.
A permanent piece of me at this point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B8...
A permanent piece of me at this point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B8...
Sometimes I stumble upon a hilarious quote and think, yeah, I get it.
"Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have."
- Mozart
"Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have."
- Mozart
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Sometimes I stumble upon a hilarious quote and think, yeah, I get it.
"Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have."
- Mozart
"Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have."
- Mozart
I have a lot of difficult days. Making games is hard. Balancing the needs of everyone trying to just make a game is also hard. And the universe keeps tossing planet-sized meteors.
But the little moments of kindness makes it worth it.
But the little moments of kindness makes it worth it.
Happy World Kindness Day. 🧡
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
While working on Spirit Crossing, we often discuss how we can encourage both kindness and a sense of community.
Today, we're looking to our Alpha players to share their favorite moments of kindness found in-game!
Here are some of the things they had to say. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I have a lot of difficult days. Making games is hard. Balancing the needs of everyone trying to just make a game is also hard. And the universe keeps tossing planet-sized meteors.
But the little moments of kindness makes it worth it.
But the little moments of kindness makes it worth it.
We finally added the most important gender to our game: Tired Lines and Wrinkles
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We finally added the most important gender to our game: Tired Lines and Wrinkles
The devil is in the details, so never let the devil near the details
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The devil is in the details, so never let the devil near the details
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Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Prophet Margin on Steam
The Gods hunger for tribute! Build settlements and weave trade routes, feed temples and earn divine boons in this Eurogame-inspired strategy game.
store.steampowered.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Announcing my pagan trading game Prophet Margin
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/...
Sharing appreciated!
Ever have one of those days where you can feel your brain burning like candle wax?
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Ever have one of those days where you can feel your brain burning like candle wax?
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Spirit Crossing now has a Witchy Decor Set! 👻
From skull candles and potions to witchy brooms and mummy bears, now you can decorate your space with a touch of spooky class!
playspiritcrossing.com
From skull candles and potions to witchy brooms and mummy bears, now you can decorate your space with a touch of spooky class!
playspiritcrossing.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Spirit Crossing now has a Witchy Decor Set! 👻
From skull candles and potions to witchy brooms and mummy bears, now you can decorate your space with a touch of spooky class!
playspiritcrossing.com
From skull candles and potions to witchy brooms and mummy bears, now you can decorate your space with a touch of spooky class!
playspiritcrossing.com