Henrik Schmücker
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Henrik Schmücker
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Game designer at Slipgate-Ironworks.
Working on Tempest Rising.
Trying to desperately make good documentation 😵‍💫
Still love QA at heart ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Also LARP / D&D / TTRPGs
When I did QA, this was something I yelled a lot at our devs. Placeholder should be visible and wrong, not 'close enough'.

A pre-aproved list of placeholders that is clearly communicated to everyone, is the best way to go. For Stakeholder builds if necessary, make changes build specific.
In gamedev, if you're using a placeholder asset, best practices involve marking it as placeholder so garishly and offensively clearly PLACEHOLDER that you can't possibly miss it. Also flagging that asset in the dev process so it can be identified quickly before the final build.
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A game I've worked on is part of the Game Awards. This was not something I ever expected..... feels nice <3
We're thrilled to share that Tempest Rising has been nominated for Best Sim/Strategy game of 2025 at #TheGameAwards!

Cast your vote: bit.ly/tgavote
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
If I am to believe my current bluesky feed, then Magic The Gathering(MTG) has done some fucked up stuff in politics... Which is weird for a card game to do.
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The big day has finally arrived for our favourite little mouse…

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WINTER BURROW
IS OUT NOW
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The time has come - here’s the official release trailer for Escapen’t, dropping October 31st
Watch now: youtu.be/_EsmdAqqIbs

Prepare for puzzles, a bit of terror, and far too much coffee

#Escapent #HorrorGame #ReleaseDate #IndieHorror #GameDev #October31 #indiehorror #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
Escapen't - Release Trailer
YouTube video by Kaffeklubben Games
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October 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Good News folks, you CAN now in fact, play this

The free demo for Legend of Khiimori is now available on Steam for everyone. Check it out, give it a try, tell a friend. Show everyone how much you want horse games 💪❤
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
One of the best skirmish AI in all of RTS is about to get even better. The behaviour selection is 👌
Incoming transmission. . . 📡

The next content update for Tempest Rising drops on Monday, October 6.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/148...
October 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I've been thinking a lot about Mr. Bones' wild ride lately.
mods are asleep, post 600dpi Mr. Bones box art
September 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Festival of Games.... FoG?... "I'm going to FoG". "I saw a FoG talk yesterday", " do you have access to the FoG vault?"

Very good branding, yes, very fogging good 😊
September 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nothing makes me happier, because
1. Freeeeedom! I am no longer bound by its spell.
2. I've gotten everything I needed from the game. And usually I've enjoyed my time, and will think fondly of it.
And then if I didn't complete the game, I will have a think about why that is?
nothing sadder than playing the hell outta a game for weeks straight only to log on one day and realize… you’re kinda over it.
September 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Cultic is one of the best shooters I've played, and also one of the most beautiful 😍

It's crunchy, it's quick, and it has headshots that pop like bloody pinatas <3

Go buy, go play.
Rise again. Finish the fight!

CULTIC: Chapter Two is now out on Steam!

It's been a long, long road, and I am so excited to finally share what Nick and I have worked on!

Thanks to everyone for their support and patience. Hope you enjoy!
September 19, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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A little rest for Shakra and Hornet

the hardest part of Silksong is deciding if I draw or play
September 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reading through the patent it reads as if they have just patented the JRPG combat style...which is crazy.... Final Fantasy, hellooo???
September 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Booooookmarks 🥰
September 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Rise again. Finish the fight.

CULTIC: Chapter Two launches September 18th!

Check out the link in the Replies to Wishlist and read more about the launch!
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I am pretty sure drawing sexy Watto en masse, was what the Eldar did just before accidentally creating Slaanesh. Ya'll artists and toying with dangerous powers 😈💜🍆
August 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Hey guys~
As some of you may have noticed, the Space Maids Codex disappeared from my shop on Patreon due to copyright issues

So, I've decided to release the full Codex file for free as a way to share the work and love poured into it, and so you all can keep enjoying the maids!
August 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you like pretty explosions, then you should buy our game. Pretty simple honestly.
Caught in the crossfire. 🚀

Pick up Tempest Rising for 25% off until August 25!

store.steampowered.com/app/1486920/...
August 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Patching you through. . . 📡

The latest regular update for Tempest Rising is live!

Highlights:
🔻 Difficulty selector
🔻 EULA update
🔻 Improved Air unit weapon tracking
🔻 'Repair Aura' for Repair Bay
🔻 'Healing Aura' for Guard Tower
🔻 Party & Multiplayer quality of life
August 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH! This gave me old Google back! It killed the AI results dead!
August 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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inventing a new genre called "yaori", which is when like a "half yuri half yaoi" type genre where you pair half of a yuri (a "girl") with half of a yaoi (a "guy")

so it's like a "girl x guy" type relationship, if that makes sense
August 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Imagining this on a eurorack
August 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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I think I finally figured out why I love the tiger from Kpop Demon Hunters so much.
August 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A reminder that my prints are on saIe on INPRNT
August 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Last night, I stumbled onto this reference website that I'd never heard of before, and am blown away by its quality. Highly, highly recommended. www.dimensions.com
Dimensions | Database of Dimensioned Drawings
A comprehensive reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world.
www.dimensions.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM