Ansel Bard
@anselbard.bsky.social
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comics, art, games and such
https://linktr.ee/anselbard
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Scavenger Suite is out today! An adventure game where you alternate play between a human traveler and dog companion, exploring an abandoned world. Play it here:
big-field.itch.io/scavenger-su...
#gamedev
#bitsy
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Scavenger Suite by big field games
explore a desolate countryside with your faithful companion.
https://big-field.itch.io/scavenger-suite
3 months ago
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Christie š¤
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Rose and honey gold nocturnes
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Shearwater
13 days ago
Our new album, The New World, will be released worldwide on July 31st (!). But you can watch the JM-directed video for our first single. āDaydream Unbelieverā now.
youtu.be/iqfqt1XYuds...
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Shearwater - Daydream Unbeliever [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by Shearwater
https://youtu.be/iqfqt1XYuds?si=nmkt8v1Qn_i5q9JB
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In case it wasnāt clear, fuck republicans
15 days ago
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Gorgeous day for a hike, and some very exciting game news that I will share in due time
22 days ago
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I want to do more local events but I need a fucking Instagram liaison to figure out whatās even going on anymore
23 days ago
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over 1 year ago
this is my passion project, angel's nest. a folk-horror survival rpg set in an alternative, pre-colonial africa.
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āCompetitive wagesā etc
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sid āØļø
29 days ago
(4/25/26) hi yall- one of my dearest friends Aly and their wife got into a really severe accident this past Thursday- their house and all of their belongings were destroyed in a propane explosion. any support you could give would mean the world to us, thank you š«¶ā¤ļø
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ka...
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Donate to Support Katy and Aly After House Explosion, organized by Angelina Kelly
Hello. I'm starting a GoFundMe page for my daughter and daughter in law who ⦠Angelina Kelly needs your support for Support Katy and Aly After House Explosion
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-katy-and-aly-after-house-explosion
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Bandcamp Friday reminder that you can get the Scavenger Suite soundtrack for $1+!
anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scaven...
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Scavenger Suite (Original Game Soundtrack), by Ansel Bard
8 track album
https://anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scavenger-suite-original-game-soundtrack
24 days ago
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Iāll be at Sewanee In Print tomorrow for the Zine and Small Press Book Fair with comics, poetry zines, etc! 11am-4pm in American Legion Hall (if rain) or Angel Park Lawn (if shine)
about 1 month ago
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Whose bright idea was it to hand draw my ābusiness cardsā as dogs of town trading cards
about 1 month ago
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My big hot take is that conflating art with entertainment is a mistake that contributes directly to why so many things suck here
about 1 month ago
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Rhubarb
about 2 months ago
My most ambitious project yet⦠DARK PASSENGER A dark fantasy adventure Coming soon⦠Follow:
rhubarb-games.itch.io
#GameDev
#PixelArt
#ćććēµµ
#IndieGames
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Andrew | BUY INDIEPOCALYPSE ā”ļø PIGCon
about 2 months ago
Acting as your 'friend who has cool taste in games' for over half a decade, it's Indiepocalypse #75! -10 curated games for $15! -Zine! -Newly commissioned game by
@junomenager.bsky.social
-Cover by
@hoodstain.newgrounds.com
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-75
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New RUFUS comic page on patreon btw:
www.patreon.com/posts/154249...
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RUFUS (pg 21) | Ansel Bard
Get more from Ansel Bard on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/154249814?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
about 2 months ago
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That Librarian: Amanda Jones
about 2 months ago
This is a verified GoFundMe for librarian Luanne James from the Rutherford County Library Alliance.
gofund.me/f7704eb98
Read what happened to this hero:
www.newschannel5.com/news/rutherf...
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Rutherford County Library Board fires director after she refuses to relocate 132 children's books
Dr. Lu-anne James called the board's order to move books with LGBTQ+ themes to the adult section an unlawful act of viewpoint discrimination.
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/rutherford-county-library-board-fires-director-after-she-refuses-to-relocate-132-childrens-books
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I will continue to promote my free post-apocalyptic dog story exploration game until everyone is as obsessed with it as I am. (Also bc Iām between creative projects and having a hard time getting into the next thing)
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2 months ago
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Have you found any of the secret achievements in Scavenger Suite?
big-field.itch.io/scavenger-su...
2 months ago
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It is looking like my next game project is learning how to use Twine.
2 months ago
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Sebastian Jordan
2 months ago
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of my bio dad, Damon Paul Billiot. He was last seen at our home in Tyler, TX on March 15, 1996. If you have info that may be useful, please contact the Tyler Police Department (903-531-1000) or the Smith County Sheriffās Office (903-590-2661).
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If you havenāt seen it yet, please check out my new game!
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2 months ago
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Iām only a little ways into Crabmeat and itās so good, fulfilling my young adulthood dream of becoming a perfectly normal king crab fisherman
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2 months ago
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For anyone interested, I wrote a lengthy post about the influences, intentions, music, art, themes, and basically everything I could think of to do with Scavenger Suite. Playing the game first is of course recommended!
big-field.neocities.org/posts/2026-0...
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Blog Post
https://big-field.neocities.org/posts/2026-03-03-The-Empty-World-of-Scavenger-Suite
3 months ago
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chipset
3 months ago
Just found this game and it brought a tear to my eye. Great art, music and story. Its only 10 mins long and a lovely experience!
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For Bandcamp Friday, I just released the soundtrack for Scavenger Suite for $1+ (and the rest of my library is free/pay what you want). Maybe check it out and play the game on itch? (also free)
anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scaven...
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Scavenger Suite (Original Game Soundtrack), by Ansel Bard
8 track album
https://anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scavenger-suite-original-game-soundtrack
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Scavenger Suite is out today! An adventure game where you alternate play between a human traveler and dog companion, exploring an abandoned world. Play it here:
big-field.itch.io/scavenger-su...
#gamedev
#bitsy
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Scavenger Suite by big field games
explore a desolate countryside with your faithful companion.
https://big-field.itch.io/scavenger-suite
3 months ago
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Also released today: the Scavenger Suite soundtrack! 8 songs featured in the game, available for $1+
anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scaven...
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Scavenger Suite (Original Game Soundtrack), by Ansel Bard
8 track album
https://anselbard.bandcamp.com/album/scavenger-suite-original-game-soundtrack
3 months ago
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Scavenger Suite is out today! An adventure game where you alternate play between a human traveler and dog companion, exploring an abandoned world. Play it here:
big-field.itch.io/scavenger-su...
#gamedev
#bitsy
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Scavenger Suite by big field games
explore a desolate countryside with your faithful companion.
https://big-field.itch.io/scavenger-suite
3 months ago
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My new game made with Bitsy will be out soon!
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
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New blog post: fake achievements, recycled music, and locked doors that go places in Scavenger Suite:
big-field.neocities.org/posts/2026-0...
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Blog Post
https://big-field.neocities.org/posts/2026-02-13-scavenger-suite-day-2-devlog-and-trailer
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Michael Whelan
3 months ago
EMPIRE OF DREAMS (2005) Acrylic on Gessoboard - 28ā x 22ā A world of concrete works in disarray, thrown about by some unknown cataclysm. 1/3
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New AND novel jaw pain
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Jack King-Spooner
4 months ago
The ABIDE KickStarter is now LIVE! Stop motion horror the likes of which have never been seen before! Back now and be involved with something very cool.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
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Ooookay I made a trailer for Scavenger Suite
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4 months ago
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What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Your Body Every Day
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This game has been a labor of love for the last year or so. I've gotten to see my art evolve over time, as well as what I can achieve with Bitsy's built-in capabilities in terms of gameplay
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Scavenger Suite is so close to being done! I finished the final scenes this weekend. Next step is to go back and polish the earliest scenes so they feel consistent with the rest of the game, then I will move on to the soundtrack. Follow
big-field.itch.io
to be updated when the game releases!
4 months ago
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Iām happy to back this project and hope they meet their goal. The game looks so cool
@kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
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ABIDE
A stop motion horror game from the makers of Judero and Mashina.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637042083/abide?ref=thanks-tweet
4 months ago
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I only draw new comic pages 2-3 times a year to maintain my artistic style of overworked wobbly lines and shitty compositions
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Jordan Magnuson
4 months ago
I'm excited to share that Game Poems Issue 1 is now live at
www.gamepoems.com/issue01
A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format. Thanks for playing and sharing!
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Game Poems #1
An online literary magazine publishing short-form videogames directly in a playable format. Issue #1 features interactive works by international artists and game designers.
https://www.gamepoems.com/issue01
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My 2025 list of favorite things I read/watched/played/listened to is up and free to read on Patreon!
www.patreon.com/posts/stew-o...
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A Stew of My Favorite Things 2025 | Ansel Bard
Get more from Ansel Bard on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/stew-of-my-2025-146858286?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
5 months ago
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Itās winter which means the sky is looking very Scavenger Suite
5 months ago
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Late afternoon hike from last weekend.
6 months ago
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Spectacular trees, rocks and textures from hikes last weekend
6 months ago
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If youāre looking for the perfect game to play on Halloween night, I recommend CARIMARA! An enchanting mystery story with a great balance of spook and sweetness. Also the coolest art/animation/environment styles Iāve seen in a long while.
store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/...
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CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs on Steam
A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/
7 months ago
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The last two weekends I've finally had time to build some new scenes for Scavenger Suite.
7 months ago
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Warm and dry early fall day, the lake looked unreasonably blue and deep
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Critical Reflex
8 months ago
CARIMARA: BENEATH THE FORLORN LIMBS IS OUT NOW ON STEAM a short horror story about ghosts, goblins and polite anxiety of asking too much. untangle the mysteries of a "ghost problem" haunting this unwelcoming, desolate house. even if it means digging up uncomfortable truths.
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Set up at NCAF for the dayyy
8 months ago
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Last announcement post for NCAF! I made a drawing about it. āNo Straight Linesā film showing this Thursday at 7:30pm Sarratt Cinema, then Nashville Comic Arts Festival on Saturday 11am-6pm at Vanderbilt Central Library.
8 months ago
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