RayBenefield
@raybenefield.bsky.social
Founder of Creative Force
✨ GOAL - Build an early access quality game every 2 weeks in 2025
🧠 AuDHD
🏳️🌈 Non-Binary (He/They/She)
🛠️ Former Creative Tools Designer for @EpicGames
✨ GOAL - Build an early access quality game every 2 weeks in 2025
🧠 AuDHD
🏳️🌈 Non-Binary (He/They/She)
🛠️ Former Creative Tools Designer for @EpicGames
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RayBenefield
@raybenefield.bsky.social
· Oct 24
Hey #gamedev 👋👋👋
Wanted to share the progress of my first cozy game I'm working on as I juggle 4.5 projects right now as a solo dev.
It's inspired by Rusty's Retirement, Stardew Valley, and eventually Satisfactory.
Been fun nailing the lighting in particular for this one, Lumen is so good. 😊😊😊
Wanted to share the progress of my first cozy game I'm working on as I juggle 4.5 projects right now as a solo dev.
It's inspired by Rusty's Retirement, Stardew Valley, and eventually Satisfactory.
Been fun nailing the lighting in particular for this one, Lumen is so good. 😊😊😊
Reposted by RayBenefield
One of the hardest things about being a solo dev is finding large enough pools of assets with a cohesive style to make games.
This pack is intended for comprehensive collections of #gamedev assets with enough quantity & quality to make many games.
Help me find more 🥺🥺🥺
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
This pack is intended for comprehensive collections of #gamedev assets with enough quantity & quality to make many games.
Help me find more 🥺🥺🥺
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
November 29, 2024 at 1:27 PM
One of the hardest things about being a solo dev is finding large enough pools of assets with a cohesive style to make games.
This pack is intended for comprehensive collections of #gamedev assets with enough quantity & quality to make many games.
Help me find more 🥺🥺🥺
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
This pack is intended for comprehensive collections of #gamedev assets with enough quantity & quality to make many games.
Help me find more 🥺🥺🥺
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ The biggest design mistake early #gamedev makes...
Designers are often proud of what they made, and the easiest trap to fall into is "I don't want a player to miss this".
Early player journey is often flooded w/ noise, only show the best parts early on. Breadcrumb the rest solo devs.
Designers are often proud of what they made, and the easiest trap to fall into is "I don't want a player to miss this".
Early player journey is often flooded w/ noise, only show the best parts early on. Breadcrumb the rest solo devs.
December 14, 2024 at 9:14 PM
ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ The biggest design mistake early #gamedev makes...
Designers are often proud of what they made, and the easiest trap to fall into is "I don't want a player to miss this".
Early player journey is often flooded w/ noise, only show the best parts early on. Breadcrumb the rest solo devs.
Designers are often proud of what they made, and the easiest trap to fall into is "I don't want a player to miss this".
Early player journey is often flooded w/ noise, only show the best parts early on. Breadcrumb the rest solo devs.
Reposted by RayBenefield
Ooo, ooo, ooo!!!
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
I mostly just wish I had good resources for royalty free assets that I know I could 100% use in my game. I've exclusively been making my own assets thus far.
December 12, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Ooo, ooo, ooo!!!
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
I mostly just wish I had good resources for royalty free assets that I know I could 100% use in my game. I've exclusively been making my own assets thus far.
December 12, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Ooo, ooo, ooo!!!
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
Good time to remind people that I started this Starter Pack for asset collections and creators to help solo devs solve this asset problem. 💖💖💖
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
I've been trying to find more and reach out to them to join the Blue Sky #gamedev community 😅😅😅
Reposted by RayBenefield
Okay, with the doors converted too and with a new stairs asset, I think this is coming together rather nicely.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
December 9, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Okay, with the doors converted too and with a new stairs asset, I think this is coming together rather nicely.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
I don't know about the rest of #gamedev... but I LOVE kitbash WIP stuff as a level designer who started in UGC like Halo Forge, we only had premade assets.
The process can be more exciting as it is inspiring to remember that everyone has a process too.
Helpful for the solo devs out there 💖💖💖
The process can be more exciting as it is inspiring to remember that everyone has a process too.
Helpful for the solo devs out there 💖💖💖
There might not be a devlog this week, a lot of what I've been doing is just kitbashing the ship interior which isn't really a video-worthy subject until it's done.
Could perhaps be a good time to actually switch to a bi-weekly schedule.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
Could perhaps be a good time to actually switch to a bi-weekly schedule.
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev #project_lost_polaris
December 12, 2024 at 3:07 AM
I don't know about the rest of #gamedev... but I LOVE kitbash WIP stuff as a level designer who started in UGC like Halo Forge, we only had premade assets.
The process can be more exciting as it is inspiring to remember that everyone has a process too.
Helpful for the solo devs out there 💖💖💖
The process can be more exciting as it is inspiring to remember that everyone has a process too.
Helpful for the solo devs out there 💖💖💖
Reposted by RayBenefield
Hey y'all, I'm hanging out on Discord and streaming work on my game right now. You should come hang out, tooooooooooooooooooooo.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #JavaScript
discord.gg/QXaS8zk6mH
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #JavaScript
discord.gg/QXaS8zk6mH
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December 12, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Hey y'all, I'm hanging out on Discord and streaming work on my game right now. You should come hang out, tooooooooooooooooooooo.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #JavaScript
discord.gg/QXaS8zk6mH
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #JavaScript
discord.gg/QXaS8zk6mH
✨✨✨ Wanted to widespread this response for #gamedev
DO NOT BE AFRAID to post to the #SoloDev tag. Do what you need to do as a dev to complete and share your vision.
As you grow, you can always give credit and clarify. Don't let anxiety caused by potential gatekeepers keep you from growing 💖💖💖
DO NOT BE AFRAID to post to the #SoloDev tag. Do what you need to do as a dev to complete and share your vision.
As you grow, you can always give credit and clarify. Don't let anxiety caused by potential gatekeepers keep you from growing 💖💖💖
December 12, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by RayBenefield
I just wanted to say:
Thx for your support this year, it gives me and the gyro gaming community a lot of credibility.
For example, in the past 2 weeks alone, I received my Alpakka controller (I'm still getting used to it, video about it soon)+
Thx for your support this year, it gives me and the gyro gaming community a lot of credibility.
For example, in the past 2 weeks alone, I received my Alpakka controller (I'm still getting used to it, video about it soon)+
December 7, 2024 at 3:30 AM
I just wanted to say:
Thx for your support this year, it gives me and the gyro gaming community a lot of credibility.
For example, in the past 2 weeks alone, I received my Alpakka controller (I'm still getting used to it, video about it soon)+
Thx for your support this year, it gives me and the gyro gaming community a lot of credibility.
For example, in the past 2 weeks alone, I received my Alpakka controller (I'm still getting used to it, video about it soon)+
Reposted by RayBenefield
Got to follow all of them!
Okay, I’ve found enough indie creature collector developers to get started!
Feel free to request being added to the list!
I’m always looking for more!
🐻🐱🐸🐶🐷🐟🦄
go.bsky.app/GDmxoP
Okay, I’ve found enough indie creature collector developers to get started!
Feel free to request being added to the list!
I’m always looking for more!
🐻🐱🐸🐶🐷🐟🦄
go.bsky.app/GDmxoP
December 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Got to follow all of them!
Okay, I’ve found enough indie creature collector developers to get started!
Feel free to request being added to the list!
I’m always looking for more!
🐻🐱🐸🐶🐷🐟🦄
go.bsky.app/GDmxoP
Okay, I’ve found enough indie creature collector developers to get started!
Feel free to request being added to the list!
I’m always looking for more!
🐻🐱🐸🐶🐷🐟🦄
go.bsky.app/GDmxoP
Reposted by RayBenefield
I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
December 9, 2024 at 7:13 AM
I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
❗❗❗ INSANE #gamedev News...
@itchio.bsky.social domain is down
Solo devs... you are allowed to freak out. AHHHH!!! 😭😭😭
@itchio.bsky.social domain is down
Solo devs... you are allowed to freak out. AHHHH!!! 😭😭😭
December 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
❗❗❗ INSANE #gamedev News...
@itchio.bsky.social domain is down
Solo devs... you are allowed to freak out. AHHHH!!! 😭😭😭
@itchio.bsky.social domain is down
Solo devs... you are allowed to freak out. AHHHH!!! 😭😭😭
My solo dev journey has taken me down the route of UI. I've made both a hotbar and a radial menu for my farming game. I'm going to pretend it is still #ScreenshotSaturday for #gamedev visibility purposes lol
But I'm learning a lot about Unreal Engine's UMG for UI. 😅😅😅
But I'm learning a lot about Unreal Engine's UMG for UI. 😅😅😅
December 9, 2024 at 12:31 AM
My solo dev journey has taken me down the route of UI. I've made both a hotbar and a radial menu for my farming game. I'm going to pretend it is still #ScreenshotSaturday for #gamedev visibility purposes lol
But I'm learning a lot about Unreal Engine's UMG for UI. 😅😅😅
But I'm learning a lot about Unreal Engine's UMG for UI. 😅😅😅
Oh I missed #WIPWednesday for my #gamedev lol... was on 24 hours of no sleep lol.
My solo dev journey has taken me into the realm of UI. It's not great... but it's something.
I'm grateful for assets from @selieltheshaper.bsky.social and @synty.bsky.social for saving me so much time. 💖💖💖
My solo dev journey has taken me into the realm of UI. It's not great... but it's something.
I'm grateful for assets from @selieltheshaper.bsky.social and @synty.bsky.social for saving me so much time. 💖💖💖
December 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Oh I missed #WIPWednesday for my #gamedev lol... was on 24 hours of no sleep lol.
My solo dev journey has taken me into the realm of UI. It's not great... but it's something.
I'm grateful for assets from @selieltheshaper.bsky.social and @synty.bsky.social for saving me so much time. 💖💖💖
My solo dev journey has taken me into the realm of UI. It's not great... but it's something.
I'm grateful for assets from @selieltheshaper.bsky.social and @synty.bsky.social for saving me so much time. 💖💖💖
If you are not following @kenney.bsky.social already, you are missing out on valuable #gamedev resources for solo devs especially.
Sooo much great content comes out of this dude. 😍😍😍
Sooo much great content comes out of this dude. 😍😍😍
Worked on a system today so I can 'theme' my assets quickly. First I create the crude model, then sets (roof piece, wall piece, etc.) and it'll generate the completed models based on the crude model. Allows me to create even more cool free #gameassets!
December 4, 2024 at 9:10 PM
If you are not following @kenney.bsky.social already, you are missing out on valuable #gamedev resources for solo devs especially.
Sooo much great content comes out of this dude. 😍😍😍
Sooo much great content comes out of this dude. 😍😍😍
Reposted by RayBenefield
The engine is just a tool, your creativity is what makes the game. If you enjoy the tool you use, you'll likely create something amazing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 🥰
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
I know it’s easy to put down RPG Maker Devs like myself who “aren’t real developers”, but every game engine has its bad apples. Just because you have easier access to resources doesn’t make the process less stressful. Be nice.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
November 30, 2024 at 9:36 PM
The engine is just a tool, your creativity is what makes the game. If you enjoy the tool you use, you'll likely create something amazing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 🥰
Reposted by RayBenefield
So much this - I got my start making games and websites in Flash working with ActionScript (Macromedia Flash, which is how old I am…)
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
I know it’s easy to put down RPG Maker Devs like myself who “aren’t real developers”, but every game engine has its bad apples. Just because you have easier access to resources doesn’t make the process less stressful. Be nice.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
November 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM
So much this - I got my start making games and websites in Flash working with ActionScript (Macromedia Flash, which is how old I am…)
‼️‼️‼️ Dear #gamedev and #solodev folks using Unreal Engine... remember to sign into Quixel Megascans to claim all the megascan legacy assets before the end of 2024.
If this feels like deja vu, it's cuz you might have done this for Fab, but things are not to feature parity.
quixel.com/megascans/home
If this feels like deja vu, it's cuz you might have done this for Fab, but things are not to feature parity.
quixel.com/megascans/home
Quixel Megascans
Discover a world of unbounded creativity. Explore a massive asset library, and Quixel’s powerful tools, plus free in-depth tutorials and resources.
quixel.com
November 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM
‼️‼️‼️ Dear #gamedev and #solodev folks using Unreal Engine... remember to sign into Quixel Megascans to claim all the megascan legacy assets before the end of 2024.
If this feels like deja vu, it's cuz you might have done this for Fab, but things are not to feature parity.
quixel.com/megascans/home
If this feels like deja vu, it's cuz you might have done this for Fab, but things are not to feature parity.
quixel.com/megascans/home
Reposted by RayBenefield
All of this. Regardless of the tools used, making a game is hard.
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
I know it’s easy to put down RPG Maker Devs like myself who “aren’t real developers”, but every game engine has its bad apples. Just because you have easier access to resources doesn’t make the process less stressful. Be nice.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
November 30, 2024 at 7:02 PM
All of this. Regardless of the tools used, making a game is hard.
Reposted by RayBenefield
If you contribute to the creation of games but don't think you're worthy of calling yourself a game dev, hmu. I'll be happy to berate you into accepting it. 🤣
#GameDev
#GameDev
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
I know it’s easy to put down RPG Maker Devs like myself who “aren’t real developers”, but every game engine has its bad apples. Just because you have easier access to resources doesn’t make the process less stressful. Be nice.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
November 30, 2024 at 6:55 PM
If you contribute to the creation of games but don't think you're worthy of calling yourself a game dev, hmu. I'll be happy to berate you into accepting it. 🤣
#GameDev
#GameDev
🎉🎉🎉 Go get it #gamedev!
Huge asset collections allow you to finish your games sooner than later. Things like UI button prompts can save you SO much time. Use it!
❗❗❗ @kenney.bsky.social is in the asset collections starter pack I made a few days ago as a resource for solo dev.
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
Huge asset collections allow you to finish your games sooner than later. Things like UI button prompts can save you SO much time. Use it!
❗❗❗ @kenney.bsky.social is in the asset collections starter pack I made a few days ago as a resource for solo dev.
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
A new update for Kenney Game Assets All-in-1 is now available adding recently release asset packs, tons of new content! #gamedev
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
November 30, 2024 at 6:54 PM
🎉🎉🎉 Go get it #gamedev!
Huge asset collections allow you to finish your games sooner than later. Things like UI button prompts can save you SO much time. Use it!
❗❗❗ @kenney.bsky.social is in the asset collections starter pack I made a few days ago as a resource for solo dev.
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
Huge asset collections allow you to finish your games sooner than later. Things like UI button prompts can save you SO much time. Use it!
❗❗❗ @kenney.bsky.social is in the asset collections starter pack I made a few days ago as a resource for solo dev.
go.bsky.app/3UgrDw9
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
I know it’s easy to put down RPG Maker Devs like myself who “aren’t real developers”, but every game engine has its bad apples. Just because you have easier access to resources doesn’t make the process less stressful. Be nice.
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #SoloDev #IndieDev #Design
November 30, 2024 at 6:44 PM
✨✨✨ No matter what platform gets you into #gamedev, you should not be ashamed.
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
Twine, RPG Maker, RPG in a Box, Halo Forge, Fortnite Creative, UEFN, Roblox, Scratch, Game Maker, etc.
Being a solo dev is hard. Your ideas can always be remade in more powerful engines.
Just finish it 💖💖💖
This includes not being afraid to use asset packs as a solo dev.
A game is more than your assets. And you can always upgrade your assets later. 💖💖💖
Don't let bullies in #gamedev gatekeep you from finishing YOUR game. Do what you gotta do. 😎😎😎
A game is more than your assets. And you can always upgrade your assets later. 💖💖💖
Don't let bullies in #gamedev gatekeep you from finishing YOUR game. Do what you gotta do. 😎😎😎
November 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM
This includes not being afraid to use asset packs as a solo dev.
A game is more than your assets. And you can always upgrade your assets later. 💖💖💖
Don't let bullies in #gamedev gatekeep you from finishing YOUR game. Do what you gotta do. 😎😎😎
A game is more than your assets. And you can always upgrade your assets later. 💖💖💖
Don't let bullies in #gamedev gatekeep you from finishing YOUR game. Do what you gotta do. 😎😎😎
Yes you should give people credit in #gamedev.
But if you are using assets that someone has placed on a store, you can absolutely still call yourself a solo dev.
They didn't make assets for YOUR game, they made a resource for others. And solo dev is an individual leveraging existing resources.
But if you are using assets that someone has placed on a store, you can absolutely still call yourself a solo dev.
They didn't make assets for YOUR game, they made a resource for others. And solo dev is an individual leveraging existing resources.
November 29, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Yes you should give people credit in #gamedev.
But if you are using assets that someone has placed on a store, you can absolutely still call yourself a solo dev.
They didn't make assets for YOUR game, they made a resource for others. And solo dev is an individual leveraging existing resources.
But if you are using assets that someone has placed on a store, you can absolutely still call yourself a solo dev.
They didn't make assets for YOUR game, they made a resource for others. And solo dev is an individual leveraging existing resources.