Grounded Bird Games aka Chris
@groundedbirdgames.bsky.social
Working on a point and click adventure game with Mark Watson. Part time Indie Dev, Dad. I like coffee, smiles and kindness. he/him from Aotearoa
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Tried baking some lighting - definitely makes the scene look more dynamic and interesting I think #gamedev #pointandclick #indiedev
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WOW. *Wow*. 😡
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
WOW. *Wow*. 😡
More things maybe only game devs will find interesting...
My 'hints' menu now shows hints in this order:
- hints for the current level
- hints that apply across levels
- hints for other levels
It also scrolls & other levels hints are on separate pages that you can switch between
#gamedev #indiedev
My 'hints' menu now shows hints in this order:
- hints for the current level
- hints that apply across levels
- hints for other levels
It also scrolls & other levels hints are on separate pages that you can switch between
#gamedev #indiedev
November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sometimes I forget how nice the NZ countryside is. This is taken on my way home from work today #newzealand
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Sometimes I forget how nice the NZ countryside is. This is taken on my way home from work today #newzealand
Something I find difficult with making a game as a passion project is that progress can often look like going backwards! I've been working on a hints/to do menu for a couple of weeks. It's sooo much better 'behind the scenes' than it was, but unfortunately it looks like this 🙄 #indiedev #gamedev
October 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes, like Jenny here, they just use puns and homophones.
September 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes, like Jenny here, they just use puns and homophones.
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The rate at which AI is cooking people’s brains is horrifying to see. I showed someone a painting I’d done the other night and they thought it was something I’d done with a prompt. Fuck this for a future.
August 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The rate at which AI is cooking people’s brains is horrifying to see. I showed someone a painting I’d done the other night and they thought it was something I’d done with a prompt. Fuck this for a future.
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every “ancient tradition” was invented between 1848-1870 and every “modern perversion” is so ancient as to predate writing
August 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
every “ancient tradition” was invented between 1848-1870 and every “modern perversion” is so ancient as to predate writing
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I don't fucking think so
August 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I don't fucking think so
If you are after something new to listen to, may I kindly recommend my sons first single 'Cant Handle' #indiemusic #singersongwriter
open.spotify.com/track/5Yz5JC...
open.spotify.com/track/5Yz5JC...
Can't Handle
Connor Zampese · Can't Handle · Song · 2020
open.spotify.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
If you are after something new to listen to, may I kindly recommend my sons first single 'Cant Handle' #indiemusic #singersongwriter
open.spotify.com/track/5Yz5JC...
open.spotify.com/track/5Yz5JC...
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Over a year, me and my, I suppose colleague, is it? @watsoncomedian.bsky.social did an online choose your own adventure show. (It’s on X and well worth a read.)
In one episode, he invented a fake band. One thing led to another, and now an actual album is coming out.
music.apple.com/gb/album/bed...
In one episode, he invented a fake band. One thing led to another, and now an actual album is coming out.
music.apple.com/gb/album/bed...
Bedtime Lies by Robert and the Very Bad Dogs on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 20 Songs
music.apple.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Over a year, me and my, I suppose colleague, is it? @watsoncomedian.bsky.social did an online choose your own adventure show. (It’s on X and well worth a read.)
In one episode, he invented a fake band. One thing led to another, and now an actual album is coming out.
music.apple.com/gb/album/bed...
In one episode, he invented a fake band. One thing led to another, and now an actual album is coming out.
music.apple.com/gb/album/bed...
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My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores...
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores...
August 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores...
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores me
My game is good, the algorithm just ignores...
Working on getting the inventory functioning the way I want (ignore the less than desirable graphics!). Menu opens, the background blurs nicely, you can select/deselect items, and the menu disappears when you move off it so you can try the items with things on screen. Yay! #indiedev #gamedev
August 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) is waiting for a cheese toastie to be made while roaring what can only be an ancient summoning spell.
It goes: "Melted CHEEEESE! Melted CHEEESE. CHEEESE! In. My. TUMMMYYY! CHEESE!"
A toastie appears.
Her work here is done. (1)
A small human (4?) is waiting for a cheese toastie to be made while roaring what can only be an ancient summoning spell.
It goes: "Melted CHEEEESE! Melted CHEEESE. CHEEESE! In. My. TUMMMYYY! CHEESE!"
A toastie appears.
Her work here is done. (1)
August 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) is waiting for a cheese toastie to be made while roaring what can only be an ancient summoning spell.
It goes: "Melted CHEEEESE! Melted CHEEESE. CHEEESE! In. My. TUMMMYYY! CHEESE!"
A toastie appears.
Her work here is done. (1)
A small human (4?) is waiting for a cheese toastie to be made while roaring what can only be an ancient summoning spell.
It goes: "Melted CHEEEESE! Melted CHEEESE. CHEEESE! In. My. TUMMMYYY! CHEESE!"
A toastie appears.
Her work here is done. (1)
One of the things I like about working on a game mostly solo is the variety of things you get to work on. Sometimes its spreadsheets to keep track of inventory and conversations, sometimes its working on the world and lighting and interactions, and a hundred other things! #gamedev #indiedev
August 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO PLAYED THE COMPANY: BREAKING NEWS
It's a long time since you escaped from The Company, but this morning when you woke up, something felt... familiar. There was a song in your dream that you almost recognised. You grope around in vain to recapture the melody.
It's a long time since you escaped from The Company, but this morning when you woke up, something felt... familiar. There was a song in your dream that you almost recognised. You grope around in vain to recapture the melody.
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
ATTENTION ALL THOSE WHO PLAYED THE COMPANY: BREAKING NEWS
It's a long time since you escaped from The Company, but this morning when you woke up, something felt... familiar. There was a song in your dream that you almost recognised. You grope around in vain to recapture the melody.
It's a long time since you escaped from The Company, but this morning when you woke up, something felt... familiar. There was a song in your dream that you almost recognised. You grope around in vain to recapture the melody.
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Stuff is reporting that this man - Ben King - unilaterally reversed the Proud Boys terrorist designation 1 day before completion - despite advanced planning & significant work by agencies
Remember: this is against police and spy/security advice - why? And who is he?
#nzpol
Remember: this is against police and spy/security advice - why? And who is he?
#nzpol
August 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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I do early facial animation tests for my characters to get an idea of the emotional range I can get out of them.
August 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I do early facial animation tests for my characters to get an idea of the emotional range I can get out of them.
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It's been a while! I've been struggling with my mental health for a while but I'm on an upwards trajectory after my break! This cafe has been planned since the very start and I found the old files for it too! #solodev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
August 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It's been a while! I've been struggling with my mental health for a while but I'm on an upwards trajectory after my break! This cafe has been planned since the very start and I found the old files for it too! #solodev #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
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To turn off the fuel, Jeremy.
August 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
To turn off the fuel, Jeremy.
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Here is a Hobbiton painting to serve as a break from the horrors and your gentle reminder to put down the nightmare rectangle and go outside #art #kikorangi
July 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Here is a Hobbiton painting to serve as a break from the horrors and your gentle reminder to put down the nightmare rectangle and go outside #art #kikorangi