Butterfly Rocket Studios
@butterfly-rocket.bsky.social
Indie Dev + Writer
https://butterflyrocket.itch.io/
Current Project: Bright Oak
Released: Burdock, If One Goes Astray
https://butterflyrocket.itch.io/
Current Project: Bright Oak
Released: Burdock, If One Goes Astray
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Bright Oak Demo Trailer
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
Welcome to Bright Oak!
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...
My most recent Marginalia post, on why I don't write Post Mortems for games: www.tumblr.com/brightoakgam...
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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 11 · Author's Marginalia - 5 · I do not personally compose post-mortems following projects. I do not feel the urge to toll the recent dead upon a funeral pyre of words--and to quote Wo…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
My most recent Marginalia post, on why I don't write Post Mortems for games: www.tumblr.com/brightoakgam...
Happy November! Just in time to hunker down and cozy up as the weather turns cold, the talented @octoberstereo.bsky.social has released the soundtrack for If One Goes Astray: youtube.com/watch?v=otUR3F5cRuo&feature=youtu.be
If One Goes Astray (Original Soundtrack)
YouTube video by october
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Happy November! Just in time to hunker down and cozy up as the weather turns cold, the talented @octoberstereo.bsky.social has released the soundtrack for If One Goes Astray: youtube.com/watch?v=otUR3F5cRuo&feature=youtu.be
Finally made my team's Spooktober game a trailer! If you haven't played "If One Goes Astray" yet, please please do, and rate it too! youtu.be/lx5ROMNImWQ
If One Goes Astray Trailer
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Finally made my team's Spooktober game a trailer! If you haven't played "If One Goes Astray" yet, please please do, and rate it too! youtu.be/lx5ROMNImWQ
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October 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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October 23, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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A slight schedule change: I'll be streaming @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social's #SpooktoberVNJam entry If One Goes Astray and talking with the dev team tomorrow/Wednesday, 10/15 @8pm!
I hope you will join me!
#Twitch
I hope you will join me!
#Twitch
Please check out the #SpooktoberVNJam entry by @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social, If One Goes Astray at itch.io/jam/spooktob... . It's an eerie sapphic reimagining of Christina Rossetti's poem, Goblin Market. I have a small role in this one! If you play, please rate!
Rate If One Goes Astray by Butterfly Rocket Studios, Kayel, EeeCee, toffl, Wind Chimes Games for Spooktober 7th Annual Visual Novel Jam
Trust nothin' you hear in the woods. Even if it knows your name.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A slight schedule change: I'll be streaming @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social's #SpooktoberVNJam entry If One Goes Astray and talking with the dev team tomorrow/Wednesday, 10/15 @8pm!
I hope you will join me!
#Twitch
I hope you will join me!
#Twitch
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On Wednesday, 10/15 @10pm I'm going to be streaming @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social's #SpooktoberVNJam entry If One Goes Astray and talking with their team afterward! I hope you will join me!
#twitch
#twitch
Please check out the #SpooktoberVNJam entry by @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social, If One Goes Astray at itch.io/jam/spooktob... . It's an eerie sapphic reimagining of Christina Rossetti's poem, Goblin Market. I have a small role in this one! If you play, please rate!
Rate If One Goes Astray by Butterfly Rocket Studios, Kayel, EeeCee, toffl, Wind Chimes Games for Spooktober 7th Annual Visual Novel Jam
Trust nothin' you hear in the woods. Even if it knows your name.
itch.io
October 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
On Wednesday, 10/15 @10pm I'm going to be streaming @butterfly-rocket.bsky.social's #SpooktoberVNJam entry If One Goes Astray and talking with their team afterward! I hope you will join me!
#twitch
#twitch
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Check out my play-through of #SpooktoberVNJam entry At the Chime of the Bell on Youtube: youtu.be/K07VNdQZ9DU. Developer Q&A with @amratags.bsky.social, @orirising.bsky.social, and JohnBarone after the game!
Play At the Chime of the Bell at cindercritter.itch.io/chime-of-bell !
Play At the Chime of the Bell at cindercritter.itch.io/chime-of-bell !
At the Chime of the Bell + Developer Q&A | Spooktober Visual Novel Jam 2025
YouTube video by mistershins
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Check out my play-through of #SpooktoberVNJam entry At the Chime of the Bell on Youtube: youtu.be/K07VNdQZ9DU. Developer Q&A with @amratags.bsky.social, @orirising.bsky.social, and JohnBarone after the game!
Play At the Chime of the Bell at cindercritter.itch.io/chime-of-bell !
Play At the Chime of the Bell at cindercritter.itch.io/chime-of-bell !
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Another turn of the wheel, another October - it's Spooktober Jam time! I can finally announce that you can hear me as Jack in 'If One Goes Astray', Butterfly Rocket's new, chilling entry.
👻🐈⬛
butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-...
#SpooktoberVNJam
#CastingAnnouncement
#ButterflyRocketStudios
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butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-...
#SpooktoberVNJam
#CastingAnnouncement
#ButterflyRocketStudios
If One Goes Astray by Butterfly Rocket Studios, Kayel, EeeCee, toffl, Wind Chimes Games
Trust nothin' you hear in the woods. Even if it knows your name.
butterflyrocket.itch.io
October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Another turn of the wheel, another October - it's Spooktober Jam time! I can finally announce that you can hear me as Jack in 'If One Goes Astray', Butterfly Rocket's new, chilling entry.
👻🐈⬛
butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-...
#SpooktoberVNJam
#CastingAnnouncement
#ButterflyRocketStudios
👻🐈⬛
butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-...
#SpooktoberVNJam
#CastingAnnouncement
#ButterflyRocketStudios
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our spooktober project is nearing completion ‼️
i'm glad i actually got to finish all the backgrounds even though something else came up (or got delayed i should say) and took up way too much time for the first 2/3rds of the month
#SpooktoberVNJam #art #visualnovel #backgroundart
i'm glad i actually got to finish all the backgrounds even though something else came up (or got delayed i should say) and took up way too much time for the first 2/3rds of the month
#SpooktoberVNJam #art #visualnovel #backgroundart
September 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
our spooktober project is nearing completion ‼️
i'm glad i actually got to finish all the backgrounds even though something else came up (or got delayed i should say) and took up way too much time for the first 2/3rds of the month
#SpooktoberVNJam #art #visualnovel #backgroundart
i'm glad i actually got to finish all the backgrounds even though something else came up (or got delayed i should say) and took up way too much time for the first 2/3rds of the month
#SpooktoberVNJam #art #visualnovel #backgroundart
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🎃ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT🎃
I’m thrilled to announce that I play Laura, the girl all of gold, in If One Goes Astray for #SpooktoberVNJam 2025!
This stunning and eerie story, set in 1930s Appalachia, confronts two lovers with a ghost of love past.
‘Cause Jeanie IS dead…right?
I’m thrilled to announce that I play Laura, the girl all of gold, in If One Goes Astray for #SpooktoberVNJam 2025!
This stunning and eerie story, set in 1930s Appalachia, confronts two lovers with a ghost of love past.
‘Cause Jeanie IS dead…right?
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🎃ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT🎃
I’m thrilled to announce that I play Laura, the girl all of gold, in If One Goes Astray for #SpooktoberVNJam 2025!
This stunning and eerie story, set in 1930s Appalachia, confronts two lovers with a ghost of love past.
‘Cause Jeanie IS dead…right?
I’m thrilled to announce that I play Laura, the girl all of gold, in If One Goes Astray for #SpooktoberVNJam 2025!
This stunning and eerie story, set in 1930s Appalachia, confronts two lovers with a ghost of love past.
‘Cause Jeanie IS dead…right?
Happy Spooktober, all!! Managed to squeak this in over the finish line--https://butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-astray
October 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Happy Spooktober, all!! Managed to squeak this in over the finish line--https://butterflyrocket.itch.io/if-one-goes-astray
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just looking back on this because the art style i'm working with for spooktober this time is wildly different 🤠 mayhaps i can share a wip soon
September 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
just looking back on this because the art style i'm working with for spooktober this time is wildly different 🤠 mayhaps i can share a wip soon
Ahoy, friends--I am taking [paid] writing/editing/narrative consultant commissions! Also open to trades and negotiation on a sliding scale, so bring all offers--worst I can say is no while still cheering you on!
Details under the first tab of my portfolio, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Details under the first tab of my portfolio, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
BLM Writing Portfolio
Hello, Friend! I am opening up my paid commissions! I am the writer/director for Burdock and Bright Oak, which are published under my heading of Butterfly Rocket Studios. Most recently, I wrote Tell ...
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May 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Ahoy, friends--I am taking [paid] writing/editing/narrative consultant commissions! Also open to trades and negotiation on a sliding scale, so bring all offers--worst I can say is no while still cheering you on!
Details under the first tab of my portfolio, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Details under the first tab of my portfolio, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
To finish up our cast roster, I'm delighted to share the voice for Jasper, as performed by the brilliant @julesgvo.bsky.social !
youtu.be/67iRidNN1II?...
youtu.be/67iRidNN1II?...
Jasper VA Introduction
YouTube video by B.L.M.
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May 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
To finish up our cast roster, I'm delighted to share the voice for Jasper, as performed by the brilliant @julesgvo.bsky.social !
youtu.be/67iRidNN1II?...
youtu.be/67iRidNN1II?...
The next to take a quick turn in the spotlight is the absolutely stellar @ginaleighsmith.bsky.social as Marybeth! ✨ Last one to go is Jasper...
youtu.be/sfImVXlM7fg
youtu.be/sfImVXlM7fg
Marybeth VA Introduction
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The next to take a quick turn in the spotlight is the absolutely stellar @ginaleighsmith.bsky.social as Marybeth! ✨ Last one to go is Jasper...
youtu.be/sfImVXlM7fg
youtu.be/sfImVXlM7fg
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*reads over game script*
am I funny or is this a Trauma Response™️
am I funny or is this a Trauma Response™️
April 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
*reads over game script*
am I funny or is this a Trauma Response™️
am I funny or is this a Trauma Response™️
Next up for an introduction is the terrific @mistershins.bsky.social as John Forster! ❤️ Stay tuned for Marybeth!
youtu.be/p7859uCPobU
youtu.be/p7859uCPobU
John VA Introduction
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
April 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Next up for an introduction is the terrific @mistershins.bsky.social as John Forster! ❤️ Stay tuned for Marybeth!
youtu.be/p7859uCPobU
youtu.be/p7859uCPobU
Introducing the wonderful Sky Santacruz as Bright Oak's own Patti Gutierrez! ✨ Next week will be the town sheriff...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6XG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6XG...
Patti VA Introduction
YouTube video by B.L.M.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Introducing the wonderful Sky Santacruz as Bright Oak's own Patti Gutierrez! ✨ Next week will be the town sheriff...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6XG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6XG...
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When asked what superpower I’d choose I said the ability to shoot burritos from my hands. Some doubted the usefulness of this power and I went on a diatribe defending it. Then @qorter.bsky.social showed up with this masterpiece. There's a lot happening here I can't explain--but I'm glad for it.
April 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
When asked what superpower I’d choose I said the ability to shoot burritos from my hands. Some doubted the usefulness of this power and I went on a diatribe defending it. Then @qorter.bsky.social showed up with this masterpiece. There's a lot happening here I can't explain--but I'm glad for it.
Golly I'm terrible at this whole social media thing 😅 Here's the intro video for our phenomenal voice actor for Sparrow, Dylan Keeler (@dokeeler.bsky.social)! Next character voice intro should be up tomorrow~~
youtu.be/G8rzw0XlW9Y?...
youtu.be/G8rzw0XlW9Y?...
Sparrow VA Introduction
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Golly I'm terrible at this whole social media thing 😅 Here's the intro video for our phenomenal voice actor for Sparrow, Dylan Keeler (@dokeeler.bsky.social)! Next character voice intro should be up tomorrow~~
youtu.be/G8rzw0XlW9Y?...
youtu.be/G8rzw0XlW9Y?...
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New year means new goals! We hit 100 downloads on Exposure in 2024 so our next goal is to get the game up on Steam for 2025. Help us reach this goal!
#visualnovel #indiedev #cryptid #photography #game
#visualnovel #indiedev #cryptid #photography #game
January 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New year means new goals! We hit 100 downloads on Exposure in 2024 so our next goal is to get the game up on Steam for 2025. Help us reach this goal!
#visualnovel #indiedev #cryptid #photography #game
#visualnovel #indiedev #cryptid #photography #game
Welcome to Bright Oak!
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...
Bright Oak Demo Trailer
YouTube video by B.L.M.
youtu.be
January 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Welcome to Bright Oak!
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...
youtu.be/Hlz7Ho0o3UI?...