Murray Smith
@murrdoggames.bsky.social
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Indie game dev. Wishlist DeckTerra on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3760980/
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
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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/...
28 days ago
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DeckTerra just passed 1000 wishlists on steam, feeling so grateful today <3
about 1 month 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/...
about 1 month 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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about 2 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
2 months ago
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Just implemented DLSS 5 in my indie game. What do you guys think?
3 months ago
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The visuals are starting to come together in my 4X deckbuilder game, DeckTerra!
3 months ago
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some big visual updates on DeckTerra
#roguelikes
#turnbased
3 months ago
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Working on some adjustments to the terrain for DeckTerra🌍
3 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
3 months ago
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reposted by
Murray Smith
Hilltop Studios
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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4 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
4 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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5 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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5 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
6 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
6 months ago
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I added this red arrow indicator for cards with a target in DeckTerra
#wishlistwednesday
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6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 months ago
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When the city harvests
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6 months ago
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Mfw I'm grabbed by a rotating flying saucer and sucked up into space
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6 months ago
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more cards => more growth => more cards => more growth => more cards => mor.....
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6 months ago
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Babe! wake up! a new 4X game is in developme- oh... oh my god...
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6 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/
7 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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7 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
7 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?
7 months ago
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- Roguelike Deckbuilder with 4X elements. - Slay the Spire meets Civilization - Play creature and spell cards to ward off enemies and increase your resource production 🌎Terra Factoria 🧑🌾
#PitchYaGame
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7 months ago
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Just finished a new fog of war effect for Terra Factoria
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7 months ago
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New video is up! This one's about water!
youtu.be/Oj_tVt4PSxA
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The 3 Levels of Indie Game Water Shaders
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/Oj_tVt4PSxA
7 months ago
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Just wrapped up some improvements to my game's procedural terrain shader Really stoked at how this turned out 🌊
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7 months ago
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Working on procedural generation for Terra Factoria 🌎 This clip shows how you can change the terrain as you play by adding new tiles to your city
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7 months ago
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Reworking some of the card visuals for my game, inspired by Magic the Gathering What do you think?
#IndieGame
#gamedev
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7 months ago
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Made a tech tree for my game. Using this you can unlock new technologies as you progress through the ages. What do you think?
7 months ago
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Check out the new video on my YouTube channel. I talk about originality in game ideas, and ways that devs can come up with unique ideas for games:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ2q...
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Stop Copying Other Video Games
YouTube video by Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ2ql7xOt-I
7 months ago
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Is this satisfying?
#screenshotsaturday
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7 months ago
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I made a video monday morning about staying motivated while working on games. Check it out!
youtu.be/Fv5hQU97o_E
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How to Stay Motivated While Making Indie Games
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/Fv5hQU97o_E
8 months ago
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Working on some new assets for the game, this is going to be a shrine building
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8 months ago
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New Short! Check it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt7v...
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This playtester BROKE my indie game #gamedev
YouTube video by Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt7vw9ydWqE
8 months ago
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New video is up on my channel about roguelike deckbuilders! Check it out!
youtu.be/h8Zjsjbysaw
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What makes these ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDERS special?
YouTube video by Murray
https://youtu.be/h8Zjsjbysaw
8 months ago
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I've gotten so much mileage from this one animation in my game I use the same system for displaying and animating cards in multiple places in my game, which made it easy to set up a deck view screen like this:
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8 months ago
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