Murray Smith
@murrdoggames.bsky.social
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Indie game dev. Wishlist DeckTerra on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/
yeah imma go ahead and order the giant fireball with extra explosion sauce
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6 days ago
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I just added a huge visual feature to my 4X deckbuilding game. The merchant will now sell themed booster packs. These packs can be - new worker cards to help your city grow - unit attack cards to assist in combat - one of many resource-themed booster packs So stoked for this
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14 days ago
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Cooking on something cool
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14 days ago
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Updated the shop in my indie 4X Game In the shop, you can - Buy booster packs to get new cards - Remove cards from your deck - Trade gold for science, faith, growth, and other resources This should definitely make the game more interesting
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15 days ago
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I just made a huge change to my 4X game Units will now revolt when you don't have enough command points. Command points are gained from: - new cities - leveling up existing cities - building military buildings such as forts and barracks This will really level up the combat
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15 days ago
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In my 4X game, your cities will procedurally get larger as you level them up Players will be able to feel like their settlements are growing as their empire grows in size This is one of the most satisfying parts of 4x games, hoping players will appreciate the sense of scale
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21 days ago
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A playtester discovered an issue with the title screen in my 4X game and... I'm at a loss for words...
27 days ago
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Introducing the tutorial guide for my 4X game: đź‘‘ The King đź‘‘ He will guide you during your first game of DeckTerra
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about 1 month ago
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Sometimes in game dev it's okay to steal ideas. I added this button on the side to hide the "choose card" popup in my 4X deck building game. Can anyone identify what game this is from? Bonus points if you can
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about 1 month ago
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Here's a stupid bug in my 4X game. The fireball is flying around the world off screen to the right Can anyone guess why this is happening?
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about 1 month ago
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My indie 4X game just became a lot more readable. - Added a spinning clock animation for turn passing - The button in the bottom-left now has text - More guidance for players on their next required action This is sure to give players more clarity about what their next focus is
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about 1 month ago
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Quick update to the selected tile indicator in my indie 4x game, now it glows 🌟
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about 1 month ago
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Two BIG changes to my indie 4X game: * Labour cards are now played on cities * Units are now moved with "move" cards, and attack using "attack" cards. This is a huge improvement to the game's feel, and will hopefully make sense to more players.
#gamedev
#indiegame
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about 1 month ago
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DeckTerra now has a ✨S E T T I N G S M E N U ✨
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about 2 months ago
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The last phase of the Rising Tide Challenge #3 hosted by
@blueoceangames.bsky.social
is underway and they're looking for people to vote on which game trailer should win. This is a chance to support fellow indie devs! If you've got a sec, vote on the trailers here
blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo...
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Blue Ocean Games
A new way to validate your game, get feedback, and secure funding.
https://blueoceangames.com/challenge/voting
3 months ago
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DeckTerra will be part of Steam Deckbuilders Fest! The event runs from today until May 11, if you haven't already make sure to wishlist the game on steam to support my work!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/...
3 months ago
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DeckTerra just passed 1000 wishlists on steam, feeling so grateful today <3
3 months ago
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I'm super excited to announce that DeckTerra will be part of the Steam Medieval Fest 2026 from April 20-27. If you haven't already give the game a wishlist to support the visibility during the fest!
store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/...
3 months ago
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In DeckTerra, the Auctioneer will visit periodically to sell his wares to each player. if you can bid more than the other players, you'll get his cards.
#screenshotsaturday
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4 months ago
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new video up on my channel!
youtu.be/qDXdYJVKX00
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Indie Games Devs Know What AAA Doesn't
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/qDXdYJVKX00
4 months ago
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Just implemented DLSS 5 in my indie game. What do you guys think?
4 months ago
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The visuals are starting to come together in my 4X deckbuilder game, DeckTerra!
4 months ago
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some big visual updates on DeckTerra
#roguelikes
#turnbased
4 months ago
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Working on some adjustments to the terrain for DeckTerra🌍
4 months ago
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new video is up! in this one I talk about slay the spire 2 and coop deckbuilders!
youtu.be/ho0sOORLPGE
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Will Slay the Spire's Co-op Mode Be Good?
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/ho0sOORLPGE
5 months ago
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reposted by
Murray Smith
Hilltop Studios
5 months ago
After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven. A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
More dev secrets soon.
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New video is up! this one is about tutorials in older games versus new ones.
youtu.be/EwcKWsRCY-k
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Classic Games Didn't Need Tutorials. Here's Why
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/EwcKWsRCY-k
5 months ago
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Check out this awesome video from
@juniperdev.bsky.social
!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdwA...
Thanks juniper for the channel mention in the comments
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The "Number Go Up" Addiction
YouTube video by Juniper Dev
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdwAoYzJLhI
5 months ago
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new video on my channel!
youtu.be/lrCPYuG6bfg
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Your Game Ideas Suck. Here's Why
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/lrCPYuG6bfg
6 months ago
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New video up on the channel! this one is about the obsession with scope and why game devs keep making big games:
youtu.be/XSBvoUchvF4
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Game Devs Can't Stop Making BIG Games. Here's Why
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/XSBvoUchvF4
6 months ago
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Check out some of the beautiful card illustrations done by roachglitter and
@qnibi.bsky.social
for DeckTerra!
#trailertuesday
#gamedev
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6 months ago
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New video!
youtu.be/2GOhsgB6lfg
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The Guaranteed Path to Game Dev Success
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/2GOhsgB6lfg
6 months ago
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Made a new model for the ancient era units in my 4x deckbuilder game. Looks a bit goofy because he's supposed to be holding a spear ⚔️
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6 months ago
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Updated the fog of war to be height based in my 4X deck builder, DeckTerra
#screenshotsaturday
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7 months ago
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New video up on my channel! This one explains why “make small games” isn’t always good advice Check it out:
youtu.be/hs4rYkCHsmA
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https://youtu.be/hs4rYkCHsmA
7 months ago
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Check out this presentation by
zoroarts.bsky.social
on the success of paddle paddle paddle, and the Q&A afterwords hosted by myself. Thank you Mateo for joining us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzL_...
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The Story of PADDLE PADDLE PADDLE: From An Idea In The Shower To A Viral Indie Hit in FOUR MONTHS
YouTube video by Blue Ocean Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzL_tfas1Mg
7 months ago
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I added this red arrow indicator for cards with a target in DeckTerra
#wishlistwednesday
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7 months ago
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I'll be hosting the Q&A for this event this afternoon! Come by and ask your questions, excited to chat with Mateo!
add a skeleton here at some point
7 months ago
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New video on the channel about strategy games, and some cursed problems the genre has.
youtu.be/vObXNInvAAI
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The Cursed Problem Shared by ALL Strategy Games
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/vObXNInvAAI
8 months ago
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New video up on my channel about procedural generation, check it out if you're interested in that kinda thing
youtu.be/bBdAof2nkEI
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I Discovered the Secret to Civilization 7's World Generation
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/bBdAof2nkEI
8 months ago
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new short where I talk about my game's procedural map generation: check it out!
youtube.com/shorts/7enyo...
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A secret technique for creating video game worlds... #gamedev
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtube.com/shorts/7enyoZTK8HQ
8 months ago
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Check out the new devlog:
youtu.be/kYwTyi_uDhs
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Solo Developing a Grand Strategy For SIX MONTHS
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/kYwTyi_uDhs
8 months ago
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When the city harvests
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8 months ago
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Mfw I'm grabbed by a rotating flying saucer and sucked up into space
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8 months ago
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more cards => more growth => more cards => more growth => more cards => mor.....
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8 months ago
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Babe! wake up! a new 4X game is in developme- oh... oh my god...
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8 months ago
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New video up on my channel! this one is about my journey to securing funding for my game Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNRK...
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Murray
Game dev. Working on DeckTerra, a 4X roguelike dekbuilder
https://www.youtube.com/@murray_dev/
8 months ago
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finally made an inspector for my game's units, complete with a little 3d preview!
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8 months ago
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After this weekend's playtest, I wanted to make a video with some thoughts I had about showing my game to other people, and how to overcome that fear Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfTy...
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Give Up On Your Dream Game. How to Make Real Progress as a Game Dev
YouTube video by Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfTyVeNEj4E
8 months ago
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Hey all, I've decided to rebrand my game, Terra Factoria is now called ✨DeckTerra✨ What do you think of the new logo?
8 months ago
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