Enciorcal
@enciorcal.bsky.social
An Irish dev living in Japan.
Check out my game FoxHaunt on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4088140/FoxHaunt/
Check out my game FoxHaunt on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4088140/FoxHaunt/
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FoxHaunt on Steam
FoxHaunt is a choice-based RPG with turn-based battles. You are the Forgotten Fox. Find and fight the other fox-spirits so that you will be remembered.
store.steampowered.com
I'm making a game called FoxHaunt.
Help the Forgotten Fox be remembered.
Grow stronger by making choices and challenge other fox spirits to turn-based battles.
Check it out on Steam, and follow for updates.
store.steampowered.com/app/4088140/...
Help the Forgotten Fox be remembered.
Grow stronger by making choices and challenge other fox spirits to turn-based battles.
Check it out on Steam, and follow for updates.
store.steampowered.com/app/4088140/...
Simply having debug info displays which I can toggle on and off has helped me find, fix, and prevent many bugs in the game.
#indiegame #solodev
#indiegame #solodev
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Simply having debug info displays which I can toggle on and off has helped me find, fix, and prevent many bugs in the game.
#indiegame #solodev
#indiegame #solodev
I just realised that I don't really even need a panel to contain the battle choices.
I'm surpised that I didn't think of it until now. I blame that I've worked as a web developer for too long.
I'm surpised that I didn't think of it until now. I blame that I've worked as a web developer for too long.
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I just realised that I don't really even need a panel to contain the battle choices.
I'm surpised that I didn't think of it until now. I blame that I've worked as a web developer for too long.
I'm surpised that I didn't think of it until now. I blame that I've worked as a web developer for too long.
Experimenting with the #UIUX more I think I like this split-panel approach more than the old nested panels.
The planets are a little too noticible between the gaps. Maybe I need to fade them during battles.
#indiegame
The planets are a little too noticible between the gaps. Maybe I need to fade them during battles.
#indiegame
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Experimenting with the #UIUX more I think I like this split-panel approach more than the old nested panels.
The planets are a little too noticible between the gaps. Maybe I need to fade them during battles.
#indiegame
The planets are a little too noticible between the gaps. Maybe I need to fade them during battles.
#indiegame
When I get time in the future I'd like to try drawing some other popular foxgirls in the FoxHaunt style, like #TamamoNoMae .
Though I would probably post those drawings on my regular account as opposed ot my gamedev account.
Though I would probably post those drawings on my regular account as opposed ot my gamedev account.
December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
When I get time in the future I'd like to try drawing some other popular foxgirls in the FoxHaunt style, like #TamamoNoMae .
Though I would probably post those drawings on my regular account as opposed ot my gamedev account.
Though I would probably post those drawings on my regular account as opposed ot my gamedev account.
A lot of people ask about the name "Enciorcal".
- I pronounce it the same as the english word "Encircle"
- En: Japanese word for "Circle"
- Ciorcal: Irish word for "Circle"
I originally intended to use the name for a doujin circle, though rigth now I work alone.
#indiegame
- I pronounce it the same as the english word "Encircle"
- En: Japanese word for "Circle"
- Ciorcal: Irish word for "Circle"
I originally intended to use the name for a doujin circle, though rigth now I work alone.
#indiegame
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A lot of people ask about the name "Enciorcal".
- I pronounce it the same as the english word "Encircle"
- En: Japanese word for "Circle"
- Ciorcal: Irish word for "Circle"
I originally intended to use the name for a doujin circle, though rigth now I work alone.
#indiegame
- I pronounce it the same as the english word "Encircle"
- En: Japanese word for "Circle"
- Ciorcal: Irish word for "Circle"
I originally intended to use the name for a doujin circle, though rigth now I work alone.
#indiegame
In some ways the planets were more difficult to draw than the fox-girls. I had to draw the planets somwhat resembling real life, and I had to simplify and exagerate features to make them look OK in the game's style.
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In some ways the planets were more difficult to draw than the fox-girls. I had to draw the planets somwhat resembling real life, and I had to simplify and exagerate features to make them look OK in the game's style.
The rotating scene tiles briefly mentioend looks interesting, because I intend to make tile-based games in the future.
A chill rises… Feature freeze is imminent 🧊
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.6 dev 5 – Godot Engine
A chill rises… Feature freeze is imminent
godotengine.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The rotating scene tiles briefly mentioend looks interesting, because I intend to make tile-based games in the future.
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
My business cards arrived. I'm quite happy with how they turned out.
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My business cards arrived. I'm quite happy with how they turned out.
I'm currenlty considering giving Teatime Fox subtle Eyelashes.
Does she look better with or without them? Or should I try a different eyelash style?
#inkscape #vectorart
Does she look better with or without them? Or should I try a different eyelash style?
#inkscape #vectorart
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I'm currenlty considering giving Teatime Fox subtle Eyelashes.
Does she look better with or without them? Or should I try a different eyelash style?
#inkscape #vectorart
Does she look better with or without them? Or should I try a different eyelash style?
#inkscape #vectorart
Previously I spent a lot of time tring to show players how mental stats interacted with choices.
Now that I've removed mental stats the UI feels much simpler, and I have less that I need to show and teach the player.
#indiegame #indiedev
Now that I've removed mental stats the UI feels much simpler, and I have less that I need to show and teach the player.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Previously I spent a lot of time tring to show players how mental stats interacted with choices.
Now that I've removed mental stats the UI feels much simpler, and I have less that I need to show and teach the player.
#indiegame #indiedev
Now that I've removed mental stats the UI feels much simpler, and I have less that I need to show and teach the player.
#indiegame #indiedev
I decided to make a pretty significant change to the game.
These mental essences (stats) have been a part of the game design for a long time, but I've decided to remove them. They are pretty deeply rooted in the game design, so I need to rework a lot. 😢
#indiegame #indiedev
These mental essences (stats) have been a part of the game design for a long time, but I've decided to remove them. They are pretty deeply rooted in the game design, so I need to rework a lot. 😢
#indiegame #indiedev
November 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I decided to make a pretty significant change to the game.
These mental essences (stats) have been a part of the game design for a long time, but I've decided to remove them. They are pretty deeply rooted in the game design, so I need to rework a lot. 😢
#indiegame #indiedev
These mental essences (stats) have been a part of the game design for a long time, but I've decided to remove them. They are pretty deeply rooted in the game design, so I need to rework a lot. 😢
#indiegame #indiedev
I'm surprised how much of a difference movement makes even without adding sprite changes yet.
#indiegame #indiedev
#indiegame #indiedev
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I'm surprised how much of a difference movement makes even without adding sprite changes yet.
#indiegame #indiedev
#indiegame #indiedev
Looking through my screen recordings folder I just realised I have an old screen recording from when I was drawing the ear fluff for the base character. (I was sharing it with someone to show what it was like to use #Inkscape)
#indiegame #indiedev
#indiegame #indiedev
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Looking through my screen recordings folder I just realised I have an old screen recording from when I was drawing the ear fluff for the base character. (I was sharing it with someone to show what it was like to use #Inkscape)
#indiegame #indiedev
#indiegame #indiedev
I quickly made a tool to help me preview animations while I'm working on them. It animates layers of an #inkscape svg, which I will export as a spritesheet later.
It also watches for changes to the original file, so I can see changes as I make them.
#indiegame #indiedev
It also watches for changes to the original file, so I can see changes as I make them.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I quickly made a tool to help me preview animations while I'm working on them. It animates layers of an #inkscape svg, which I will export as a spritesheet later.
It also watches for changes to the original file, so I can see changes as I make them.
#indiegame #indiedev
It also watches for changes to the original file, so I can see changes as I make them.
#indiegame #indiedev
I spent too much trying to win this.
There is one game center I normally go to where I can usually win easily, but I got impatient and went to the closest game center.
There is one game center I normally go to where I can usually win easily, but I got impatient and went to the closest game center.
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I spent too much trying to win this.
There is one game center I normally go to where I can usually win easily, but I got impatient and went to the closest game center.
There is one game center I normally go to where I can usually win easily, but I got impatient and went to the closest game center.
After some recent playtesting I'm tempted to make big changes to the the stats and progression of the game.
But I'll probably work on some other tasks first.
#indiegame #indiedev
But I'll probably work on some other tasks first.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After some recent playtesting I'm tempted to make big changes to the the stats and progression of the game.
But I'll probably work on some other tasks first.
#indiegame #indiedev
But I'll probably work on some other tasks first.
#indiegame #indiedev
I added a "Press any button" state at the start of the title screen.
This was actually done to hide some loading, but I think it adds some charm compared to showing the save slots immediately.
#indiegame #indiedev
This was actually done to hide some loading, but I think it adds some charm compared to showing the save slots immediately.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I added a "Press any button" state at the start of the title screen.
This was actually done to hide some loading, but I think it adds some charm compared to showing the save slots immediately.
#indiegame #indiedev
This was actually done to hide some loading, but I think it adds some charm compared to showing the save slots immediately.
#indiegame #indiedev
I started preparing to apply for permanent residency in #japan.
After I saw the list of documents I need to gather I kind of started to wish I left it for later 😅
After I saw the list of documents I need to gather I kind of started to wish I left it for later 😅
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I started preparing to apply for permanent residency in #japan.
After I saw the list of documents I need to gather I kind of started to wish I left it for later 😅
After I saw the list of documents I need to gather I kind of started to wish I left it for later 😅
I spent tonight crunching numbers to rework the game balance. After some playtesting I didn't like the balance changes and reverted them.
Even though those changes didn't work, it gave me a better idea for what to do instead, so it wasn't a complete waste.
#indiegame #indiedev
Even though those changes didn't work, it gave me a better idea for what to do instead, so it wasn't a complete waste.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I spent tonight crunching numbers to rework the game balance. After some playtesting I didn't like the balance changes and reverted them.
Even though those changes didn't work, it gave me a better idea for what to do instead, so it wasn't a complete waste.
#indiegame #indiedev
Even though those changes didn't work, it gave me a better idea for what to do instead, so it wasn't a complete waste.
#indiegame #indiedev
I realized after ordering the business cards that I could use the s team url to make a shorter QR code.
It looks better, but I'll have to wait until I use up the first batch before I order more.
#indiegame #indiedev
It looks better, but I'll have to wait until I use up the first batch before I order more.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I realized after ordering the business cards that I could use the s team url to make a shorter QR code.
It looks better, but I'll have to wait until I use up the first batch before I order more.
#indiegame #indiedev
It looks better, but I'll have to wait until I use up the first batch before I order more.
#indiegame #indiedev
I've been meaning to make business cards for a while so that I can give something to people I meet.
Here is the front side of a business card I put together quickly. If you see me at events in future I can give you one.
#indiegame #indiedev
Here is the front side of a business card I put together quickly. If you see me at events in future I can give you one.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I've been meaning to make business cards for a while so that I can give something to people I meet.
Here is the front side of a business card I put together quickly. If you see me at events in future I can give you one.
#indiegame #indiedev
Here is the front side of a business card I put together quickly. If you see me at events in future I can give you one.
#indiegame #indiedev
Most events in the game have 4-5 choices but I had a single special event with 8 chocies which felt a little overwhelming.
After thinking about it I decided to make this 1 event have a random outcome, and it will be the only event with a random outcome.
#indiegame #indiedev
After thinking about it I decided to make this 1 event have a random outcome, and it will be the only event with a random outcome.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Most events in the game have 4-5 choices but I had a single special event with 8 chocies which felt a little overwhelming.
After thinking about it I decided to make this 1 event have a random outcome, and it will be the only event with a random outcome.
#indiegame #indiedev
After thinking about it I decided to make this 1 event have a random outcome, and it will be the only event with a random outcome.
#indiegame #indiedev
I tried lightening the overall UI to reduce the harshness of light text on a dark background.
I also added a little orange to the UI to go with the fox theme. 🦊
I'll try to experiment with the UI more in future.
#indiegame #indiedev
I also added a little orange to the UI to go with the fox theme. 🦊
I'll try to experiment with the UI more in future.
#indiegame #indiedev
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I tried lightening the overall UI to reduce the harshness of light text on a dark background.
I also added a little orange to the UI to go with the fox theme. 🦊
I'll try to experiment with the UI more in future.
#indiegame #indiedev
I also added a little orange to the UI to go with the fox theme. 🦊
I'll try to experiment with the UI more in future.
#indiegame #indiedev