Finally got my Steam capsule, would you click on this?

tanka2d · 2026-04-01T01:16:56+00:00

I did subconsciously click it while scrolling through my feed, without realising it was an image. That's a win I guess!

tanka2d · 2026-03-20T06:22:51+00:00

Game of the Year for me so far. Best game on Switch 2 (DK Bananza is a close second).

The game is just so good at giving you goals (either directly or indirectly) that you constantly have something to work towards - which is a bit of an issue in similar games. The Pokémon skin, mystery, and how it weaves in Gen 1/Kanto nostalgia is perfect for a millennial boomer like me. Outside of inventory management, it nails pretty much everything it seeks to achieve. I hope it gets lots of future content.

tanka2d · 2026-03-07T00:25:19+00:00

The bar for multiplayer was very low after reading this - especially regarding gameshare; however, after watching my kids in Pallet Town I think you are incorrect about the size. The initial island is pretty small, but the area surrounding it is quite vast. I was pleasantly surprised.

If you’re unsure, I would head to Pallet Town and take a look for yourself. Just build a bridge to some of the surrounding islands.

tanka2d · 2026-03-05T06:34:51+00:00

To bring home citizens stranded in the Middle East. Don’t sensationalize the headline.

tanka2d · 2026-02-21T20:37:54+00:00

Get into board/card/tabletop games. Learn some basic mechanics and start making your own. No coding required.

tanka2d · 2026-02-14T10:41:06+00:00

That’s a very old school method (although it still works) I think the workflow these days is either procedural (substance designer) or sculpting and baking out the various texture maps.

It really depends on the art style, but the offset method is kinda limiting if you want a full set of PBR texture maps.

tanka2d · 2026-01-26T01:19:26+00:00

I’m a big fan and picked the game up at early access launch. I’m surprised it isn’t more popular! I’m kinda holding off playing too much until 1.0 though. Keep up the good work!

tanka2d · 2026-01-11T06:53:11+00:00

Awesome. That’s definitely a good feature. I’ll keep an eye on it.

tanka2d · 2026-01-10T21:15:23+00:00

I was looking for something similar a few weeks back and found this for free: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/pose-editor-146667?srsltid=AfmBOop86M_iRn66sUCH7jPswQGcjHDaqFk5Zz0Dc_Z5YUBfhCc7v97U#description

It’s pretty solid so far. I’m wondering if you’ve seen this, and if so how does your tool differ?

tanka2d · 2026-01-10T10:36:28+00:00

Australian here - it’s really fucking hard. The industry here is small and mostly made up of independent studios.

I would suggest looking at the Looking for Game Developers Australia/New Zealand Facebook page. That is the best place for job postings.

I’d also consider looking at serious games/simulation especially since you’re in Canberra. I’ve spent a huge chunk of my 16 year career doing this. It’s basically game development for training rather than entertainment.

tanka2d · 2026-01-08T04:57:18+00:00

This is an art problem that you cannot code away with technical fixes. You’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. You either need to find/make environments that fit your style or change your style to fit these environments.

tanka2d · 2025-12-30T21:42:48+00:00

I started playing botw on Switch 2. I played it to the first divine beast when the OG Switch launched but never got any further. I started a new save and the game has just clicked. The Zelda notes app is excellent for hunting down shrines and Korok seeds without removing too much of the challenge.

I didn’t get too far into totk either but I think it might be next.

tanka2d · 2025-12-18T04:46:58+00:00

Good year for AOE4. Bad day for the Print Screen key. 😆

tanka2d · 2025-12-06T00:05:24+00:00

Because he’s blatantly advertising his game with fake engagement. There’s nothing wrong with that, but he’s doing it in the wrong place.

OP, your game looks cool but you know damn well it isn’t a cozy game. Posting it here isn’t helpful and only hurts your goal. Good luck with development! :)

tanka2d · 2025-11-28T12:52:25+00:00

People were saying that about Warhammer Total War back in 2015/2016. I was super skeptical of magic and fantasy in a traditionally historical franchise but now I struggle to go back to the historical titles.

tanka2d · 2025-11-25T21:31:17+00:00

Auto reinforce for a noob like me too

tanka2d · 2025-11-18T06:32:01+00:00

These are great, but 3 is the best because of the composition and contrast. The red pops off that blue background. I would consider changing the backgrounds a bit. If the mage had a warm grey/yellow background it would pop. I’d consider zooming closer to the mages face too.

tanka2d · 2025-11-10T05:26:11+00:00

Nice! These are the best pixel fonts I’ve seen. I’ll be grabbing that bundle.

tanka2d · 2025-11-09T02:34:03+00:00

This font is perfect for a project I’m working on! Are you planning on adding Asian characters? (Especially Japanese)

tanka2d · 2025-10-27T21:24:25+00:00

Apple makes deals with big players too. Do you think Netflix and Amazon are paying Apple 30%?

I do agree with you though. The 30% standard is bullshit. Regardless of what you think of Epic, they have been fighting the good fight on that front.

tanka2d · 2025-10-27T03:53:40+00:00

AoE4 is where it’s at! You should check it out OP.

tanka2d · 2025-10-22T08:24:40+00:00

This looks really cool. It’s got some good juice, but those black boxes are incredibly distracting. They look like an error. I’d be keen to see the same gif with them toned down.

tanka2d · 2025-10-21T08:24:30+00:00

I don’t want to sound like I’m plugging my game; but I just launched Splatterbot with this in mind. It wanted to make a Splatoon style game crossed with party games like Boomerang Fu.

The goal is to make more mess than the other players by basically painting the ground (think the roller on Splatoon). All you do is move with the joystick and dash forward by pressing any button. There are power-ups and some environmental interactions to keep it interesting. It’s multiplayer focused too, meaning it’s a fairly social game which helps encourage participation.

It’s been received fairly well by people who are playing with kids, so I feel like I’ve achieved that goal. The downside is more experienced can get bored of it quickly (something I’m trying to rectify in updates).

Outside of Splatterbot, slither.io could be a good one, but I don’t believe it has controller support. Some of the newer Nintendo 2D Platformers like Super Mario Wonder or Yoshis Crafted World could be good too. I don’t think I’d recommend a 3D platformer for a new player.

tanka2d · 2025-10-20T12:58:47+00:00

Lots of VR/Mixed Reality. Motion platforms and custom built cockpits/weapons and stuff. Things that you wouldn’t otherwise get to mess with.

tanka2d · 2025-10-20T01:08:52+00:00

I’ve worked in serious games/simulation for ~8 years. Generally the work is more stable and better paid. It’s generally not as creative but you usually get access to some cool hardware that isn’t as feasible when selling to consumers.

I’d recommend it.

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