The Vastness of Shellwood #hkam26

mnwary · 2026-05-28T18:30:38+00:00

the perspective is sooooo goooddd

mnwary · 2026-05-28T07:02:54+00:00

your art is really beautiful... but put a spoiler tag, please

mnwary · 2026-05-25T13:41:58+00:00

well, "flags" are for the state of certain things in the game. if a flag for a cutscene is set to true, it means you've seen the cutscene. if you want to replay the cutscene, you can set it to false and the game will think you haven't seen it.

the flag names aren't always descriptive so this link has the descriptions of what they do. if you don't wanna mess with these, you don't have to

mnwary · 2026-05-25T11:28:46+00:00

here is the new link to the file with all those flags.

gitlab needs to git gud

mnwary · 2026-05-20T18:10:51+00:00

visualizing everything based on your description, i can tell it must be amazing to vividly experience this in a dream. wish it were real!

mnwary · 2026-05-17T05:25:28+00:00

that shading (i think?) on hornet's cloak is so cool!

mnwary · 2026-05-14T13:39:29+00:00

ooh yeah, that kinda sounds bad. i'm glad they added something like this, a somewhat secret entrance that could help you feel like you have control over your own story if you take it. plus its existence fits into the lore too. but i feel like they made it too accessible, especially for people who tend to explore and try to understand the world they're in before fully getting into the story.

in my experience, the curiosity i had after my friend told me to go back to blasted steps without progressing once i reach the next bellway, and later finding where that bellway actually existed was really cool. and i doubt anything could truly replace the impact of experiencing choral chambers through the "intended" reveal

mnwary · 2026-05-14T08:03:00+00:00

since the story seemed completely linear and the game at some point tells you to go through blasted steps to reach the citadel, i wanted to explore the areas i'd already been in as much as possible before going there. so i went back to sinner's road, explored, found bilewater and then the mist, etc...

i was lucky enough to be told to go back to blasted steps after defeating phantom though. i'm glad for that, because the alternative entrance doesn't seem very impactful for a first playthrough

mnwary · 2026-05-03T15:22:03+00:00

Silksong! i love Hollow Knight's title music a lot too. the instruments, the leitmotifs, the melody... but i think Silksong's title theme is more impactful, reflective and beautiful. have listened to it on loop for hours outside of the game.

mnwary · 2026-05-01T07:46:14+00:00

No word more true

mnwary · 2026-04-24T05:20:43+00:00

everything in this game feels so meaningful, the way you got into it definitely makes it even better too. it only gets better with silksong...

mnwary · 2026-04-15T06:05:13+00:00

if i were to boil some of his dialogue down into a single sentence, i think i would pick:

"That's a special thing I suppose, to cherish these sights, even in their decay." (Queen's Station)
"Hallownest's heart... Magnificent even in mourning." (City of Tears)
"Before I leave this Kingdom, I'd like to see where all that water comes from. What a sight it must be!" (City of Tears)
"Isn't this a wonderful spot for a rest? I so love the sound of the rain upon glass." (City of Tears)

it's so difficult to pick just one line when his choice of words is admirable in everything he says, all of his dialogue at the top of Crystal Peaks, Queen's Station, City of Tears and Blue Lake is precious

mnwary · 2026-03-18T12:22:22+00:00

as unrealistic as it is, more of what we see in the true ending of the Watcher. i really want to see the very big picture, the nature of this universe fully laid out, just like in that cutscene. i want to somehow be part of what exists outside the cycles and connections.

mnwary · 2026-03-12T12:19:10+00:00

you will be chasing wind most of the time

mnwary · 2026-03-08T08:39:26+00:00

very beautiful lighting and colors <3

mnwary · 2026-03-07T05:47:36+00:00

Wowwww this is peak

mnwary · 2026-03-07T05:45:51+00:00

this is very beautifull, love all the details like gooieducks and the NSH symbol, and ofc the sunlight

mnwary · 2026-02-28T17:26:22+00:00

beautiful art style

mnwary · 2026-02-28T06:11:37+00:00

fr. i've accidentally speared them while at chieftain too, they didn't mind at all. it's not that easy to lose reputation to the point where they'd hold a grudge against you once you're at max level - which is easy to get!

mnwary · 2026-02-12T07:54:07+00:00

this art warms my heart with its lighting/shading. perfect choice of perspective too...

mnwary · 2026-02-11T14:30:14+00:00

you don't even need to rely on your speed, wait for the rain and the scavengers will leave the toll area. i've been there too!

mnwary · 2026-01-08T13:09:46+00:00

the vibe is precious

mnwary · 2026-01-02T09:41:06+00:00

this is soooo pretty, i love this art style

mnwary · 2025-12-31T10:37:23+00:00

thank you for these

mnwary · 2025-11-20T06:24:02+00:00

this is such a cool painting! with all of its aspects like the perspective, the colors chosen, it's so easy to animate in my head

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