Viharg is the head of the Valandi pantheon, Deity of Storms, and Creator of Venar. Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas. @/dyingnome

This is the ultimate goal of AI - don't buy the claims that it's to help your efficiency. They want you gone. Source: mobilegamer.biz/laid-off-kin...

Blood Beckons is a 2D, narrative-driven, gothic horror game where your choices will pit you against your own sanity. As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you. Read our open letter here: #indiegame #indiedev

"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end." Our first title, Blood Beckons, is now in early development. #indiegame #indiedev #indiehorror #gamedev

During a solar eclipse, the devout Santilli ascend en masse to grand volcanic craters. By carrying a torch of inextinguishable blue flame, they usher in a season of agricultural harmony. The pilgrimage is concluded once the shadowed veil has been lifted off Aprex, the Great Sun. @/papirfecni

As the Lehelian saying goes, “The sky is as vast as knowledge itself.” Many believe the phrase originates from early scholars who visited a secluded area where “the Sky met the Earth” and were struck by the sheer presence of the cosmos. They named this wonder the Field of Stars. #lesbian @/dyingnome

The realm of Lehel is located in the Western Plains. The study of the sky and the Grand Order are of great importance in Lehelian culture, resulting in a nation of scientists. As knowledge lies at the heart of their society, Lehel is home to Venar’s very first university. @/dyingnome

Hi, friends. We made a Patreon where you can support us financially. As we currently operate as a passion project, every penny counts, truly. We aim to create a healthy community as well as share our BTS development work that we've poured our hearts into. #gamedev www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...

During a widespread revolutionary wave that shook the Empire, a group of scientists were tasked with harnessing raw energy directly from the source to forge new weapons, resulting in the catastrophic events now known as Greed’s Grave. Today, Krumland is a hazardous wasteland. @/dyingnome

Krumland was a land of prosperity and extremes. The former peninsula was infused with raw energy due to the presence of several Great Wounds, resulting in the rapid technological development that aided the brutal Krumi expansion. The Krumi Empire reigned over Venar for centuries. @/dyingnome

Most rituals are performed on the Luminous Shores; they are integral to Valandi identity. The early inhabitants were shipwrecked and had lost all navigation, but the dark waves lit aglow, guiding the survivors to land. The Shores are a reminder of their mortality and resilience. @/papirfecni

To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods. @/papirfecni

The source of Erdom’s wealth and dominance in trade and commerce, however, isn’t its vast forests but the Great Plain that rips through the very core of the country. It is blessed with the most fertile soil of the continent, making it one of the most crucial regions of Venar. @/dyingnome

Erdom is Venar’s largest and richest country. After settling down in the Woodlands, the Erdi enjoyed safety and peace over centuries, leading to remarkable progress. Cradled in the arms of the impenetrable Deepwoods, Domonkos is the only capital city that has never been captured. @/dyingnome

Murva is often referred to as “the Empire of None.” Despite its geographical location and resources, the Murvi leadership was never able to deliver on expansionist plans due to the instability of the Depths. These underground horrors are barely contained by the Order of the Den. @/papirfecni

mike pondsmith real as fuck when he introduced the cyberpsycho system. Like yep some of these ai bros are in fact relying on tech so much that theyre losing humanity

Thank you for all your support. Remember, friends, each week will bring glimpses of a different fantastical region in Venar. Enjoy our upcoming concept art in higher quality on our website: www.greatsealstudios.com #fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding

and it's best the moment at the exact moment i go from being bad at it to being good at it

Hi, friends! In the following 6 weeks, we are going to briefly introduce you all to our continent, Venar, through early concept art. Each week will be dedicated to a country in the Modern Age (with a clear odd one out). We can't wait to share this world with you. See you soon! :) #indiegame #fantasy

Murva is a rich yet divided country. While the Murvi Civil War brought an era of peace, the tension between the Highlands and the Underearth is palpable in the very air, heavier than Stone itself. This realm of dual chiefdom is dominated by a reluctant yet necessary co-existence. @/papirfecni

Keep your eyes peeled for the first look at our world! #indiegame #gamedev #worldbuilding #fantasy #storytelling

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all this blue prince talk got me thinking about how u were my foundation. u tried to understand me but i never let you past my antechamber. i wish i had some ivory dice to redraft our relationship. no need to respond but just know u never need a key to open my sanctum doors

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i feel like im watching my 11 yr old nephew play civ on the hardest difficulty setting

just found out they cancelled renegade nell??? disney you WILL pay for your crimes.

still haven't moved on from my cyberpunk playthrough. might just have to do it again until the itch is scratched

Just realised that "Gene Hackman" is the exact name that Hideo Kojima would give a biochemist

Broke out the Tumblr to write some thoughts on the BioWare situation, and how despite it being divisive, The Veilguard may have just become one of the most important games in the studio's catalog. It's the final word from a team that wanted the world (both ours and Thedas) to be better.

That we continue to persist at all is a testament to our faith in one another.

[pointing at gwendolyn christie on Severance] that's the Civilization VII narrator

Panam pencil portrait 🫶 #cyberpunk2077 #panampalmer

To post about layoffs without directly owning up to the action is disappointingly shitty. If you’re going to do it, be honest. Love my friends at BioWare, they are incredible people that just want to make incredible adventures and have the resources to do it. This isn’t right.

I also wish folks would learn a bit more about game dev; so they understand that if something only got to a stage like storyboard; but no further… it wasn’t taken from you. It’s not some vendetta against fans because something you personally wanted wasn’t in the final release.

yeah when people are like "what were the writers THINKING" they were probably thinking 'oh god we've been asked to redo this four separate times, half the staff has been cut, the project is over-budget so we need to wrap up this character's storyline in thirty seconds of in-game time'

starting to think it might be bad that the industry at large is producing only two types of games: load-bearing AAAAAs with 5-10 year development cycles that need to make a billion dollars to not be seen as a failure, and predatory dark-pattern live games that…also need to make a billion dollars

please try not to see me as sexy and irresistible but i just scored 195/196 on a countries of the world quiz if anyone cares.

continuing my "learn about a different country everyday" thread over here: BHUTAN? coolest flag so far, closed to the world until 1974, and ruled by a dragon king. their main export is hydroelectricity and they are currently the only carbon neutral and carbon negative country in the entire world??

i've got about one more attempt in me before i give up on getting into god of war ragnarok for now. seems like a game that IS good but not what tickles my tastebuds atm

locked the x app on my phone so i have to jump through hoops to use it. consider this my official migration (maybe) (hopefully)

the cult of maximum efficiency is one of the worst things to happen to society. I can’t defend studying Latin or reading for pleasure or spending an hour at the park with my niece in a way that will satisfy shareholders. but they’re worth doing because they’re beautiful and good.

people who say “why do we need [fine arts, humanities degrees, mid-budget films] when they don’t make a ton of money?” are insufferable. why do we need chrysanthemums? why do we need bonfires or baleen whales or the color blue? we just do. we just do.

Hi, everyone! We just wanted to wish you all happy holidays and a wonderful new year. Hope we'll get to see you all back in 2025. :) In the first quarter of the year, we will have lots to share with you lovely folks. We can't wait! Please, do take care, stay safe & warm. 🎀🌟🎉

america isn’t even a country, it’s just three military contractors in a trench coat

The biggest takeaway from this year in gaming is that men need better role models, mentors, conversations and world view. I really do think we are hitting DEFCON 1 levels of toxicity in the online space and it needs addressing in a real way.

You painted a naked woman because you enjoyed looking at her, put a mirror in her hand and you called the painting “Vanity,” thus morally condemning the woman whose nakedness you had depicted for you own pleasure. John Berger, Ways of Seeing

Constantly thinking of this Marilyn Frye quote From @taylorlorenz.bsky.social’s newsletter www.usermag.co/p/tiktok-is-...

I keep seeing fans (and even some journalists!) of video games saying “the script is the first thing that’s finished,” and I’m not sure where this comes from. Noooo no no no. Nope. Newp.