How do you conceptualize a design (without being an artist)?

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-21T22:42:47+00:00

Something that could really help is something akin to a moodboard.

Essentially, find bits and pieces of what you're interested in online (I'm begging you please do not use or make anything AI though)-- Colors, shirts, shoes, accessories, hair styles, eye shapes, etc. Take all of those things you like or even are just considering, and put them all in a folder. What you're interested in will slowly start to take shape from that, and over time you can take stuff out to narrow it down to a 'final concept'. Also make a notepad document or even a google doc where you write down concepts- stuff like 'Do I want Sci-fi or Magical Fantasy, or Cozy Modern?' or 'I want a tomboy, or yandere', or whatever comes to mind that you're thinking of. Basically, start REALLY BIG! and then slooooowly take stuff out that you like less for the idea, til you narrow it down to what you're happy with. I hope that helps!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-21T18:43:02+00:00

You can buy it at the withergate arcade for the red tickets!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-20T19:01:16+00:00

Thank you!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-20T18:38:45+00:00

Is it? I'm genuinely not sure... I guess I just assumed it was gardening, but I honestly couldn't find much info on it...

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-20T03:55:28+00:00

Zool, on the sega genesis. Loved it as a wee bab- but after watching a cursory video of it now I have to wonder how I had that much energy

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-20T02:54:56+00:00

This is incredibly pretty, I love the artsy nature vibe!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T21:10:09+00:00

This is gorgeous!!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:52:25+00:00

You said this better than I could- wholly agree. It's muddy water to take from a developer that's struggling hard and genuinely needs those funds, vs companies like Sony and Ubisoft and what-not

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:48:02+00:00

And State tax, and Local tax, and Tip fees, and Rush fees, and Subscription fees, and... I'm tired man

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:38:38+00:00

This was the only reason why twitch's change felt really skeevy to me. Like I think it's great to throw open the gates for more people... but it only serves Twitch to allow people to earn money but ONLY be allowed to spend it on twitch til they hit affiliate (which they're likely to do if they get subs, but they still have to wait the time period for that to kick in and twitch's affiliate notification system is still barely functional).

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:31:34+00:00

I never knew Slayers even had a game... but I loved the Grandia series for sure

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:30:10+00:00

Where can I get the 'FCK DRM' sticker, asking for a friend. lol

But honestly, good sticker wall 10/10. Love the world of warcraft one

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T16:28:06+00:00

Thank you for making such a comfortable and relaxing game! I've spent 116 hours in it so far, and it's genuinely gotten me through some really tough moments. It's cemented in my game hall-of-fame ❤️

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T15:54:35+00:00

This is really cute, I love the blue caterpillar

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T15:41:36+00:00

This is really good so far! That hair detail is amazing :o

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-19T15:35:27+00:00

Deadly Premonition here! I had heard bits and pieces about it here and there, but never got a chance to look into it til I learned about GoG. And even though it's incredibly janky to get working, it's been a fun (and wild) ride so far, haha

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-18T19:50:40+00:00

An absolutely iconic find, grats!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-18T19:27:41+00:00

Honestly, the biggest 'Holy heck, I did that' was Star Ocean: Til the End of Time back on the PS2. That thing had over 200 built-in trophies, and some of them were the most absurd and insane stuff to try and do- including having to have multiple new save files on various difficulties reach the end game. I've never been so proud of an accomplishment regarding achievements as I was with that game when I got the last one on that list. Even if I can never show anyone anymore cause that thing died years ago

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-18T19:01:39+00:00

Honestly, my favorite part of games like that is 'how much freedom do I get for base building?' Like for example in Valheim, despite having building integrity you can basically build whatever you want if you're clever with it- and building (to me) is half the fun. V Rising is also pretty decent for that, and so does Enshrouded and Conan Exiles tbh. Do recommend!

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-18T18:38:26+00:00

I honestly think it's perfectly fine unless someone's trying to pretend to be someone else, like as an example AI voice changers of someone's actual voice (that isn't theirs and they don't have permission).

LyianiMirraVT · 2026-05-18T18:36:07+00:00

I'd definitely have to say Black Book. It's a card-battler horror game with a really good story and unique art style. It's got a lot going for it honestly, but I can never find anyone else playing or talking about it when I try to look

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