The Big Blue Heron
@bigblueheron.bsky.social
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Game Designer & Game Programmer He/Him
One of the downsides to using my own app that's in development for content is that when I make a bug, I can't make content. Lessons learned
about 1 month ago
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It's amazing how motivated you can be to work on any feature that doesn't involve the file system
#software
#gamedev
about 2 months ago
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Reminder, you can tell if something is good if the people who make it use it
about 2 months ago
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Reached a big milestone with my PNG Puppeteer app. It now can save allowing me to record and edit from my phone. It did take making some fixes to one of the libraries I'm using but definitely worth
about 2 months ago
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New iteration on my wargame die helper. Realized a ton of wargames have finicky bad rules so now this is more beside the base
about 2 months ago
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So far I have almost got my pngtuber puppeteer app to a workable state for personal use which is awesome! Less awesome is seeing that I might need to make fixes in the libraries I am using and paid for. More news to come
about 2 months ago
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After searching for years I finally decided to start making my own mobile pngtuber puppeteering app. Still in the early stages
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Not Game Dev Game Dev?
YouTube video by Game Dev with BigBlueHeron
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2 months ago
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Thankfully I did not lose access to my tiktok, it was *likely* all due to the change in management.
3 months ago
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My biggest following is on tiktok and as it looks like I may lose my ability to share my games and design knowledge with them because I got logged out and cannot log back in, change my password, or recover my account
#fml
4 months ago
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Making odd dice on this Sunday in Blender. These are NOT tested yet but soon :)
5 months ago
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reposted by
The Big Blue Heron
Ian Johnson
5 months ago
Fellow game devs, check out this video by
@bigblueheron.bsky.social
when you get a chance so you can keep your development moving even when life keeps you busy. Invest in YOUR success. You can do this.
#indiedev
#gamedev
#TTRPG
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When You Have No Time, do THIS
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjQxVTIPXE
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New Video on how I manage all that life has and make games
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When You Have No Time, do THIS
YouTube video by Game Dev with BigBlueHeron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLjQxVTIPXE
5 months ago
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It's wild that people watched a short abou me realizing that there is a world of spread sheet software out there and said "yep I will follow this bird"
6 months ago
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@byttenstudio.bsky.social
Cassette Beasts is amazing! I do want to report a small big though with saving and quitting that lost me a coveted bootleg and ritual candle, where would the best place to send repo steps?
6 months ago
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Sooooo for the last few days I've been wishing I had my random board game idea app on my phone. Definitely going to have to make it now
7 months ago
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What do you think of Pokemon ZA's combat system
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Pokemon's Combat Blunder
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7 months ago
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New Video explaining Hidden Role Mechanics
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How Hidden Roles Create Chaos in Social Games!
YouTube video by BigBlueHeron Game Development
https://youtube.com/shorts/uBfQGusrqbQ?si=zB6U_CedoyCubwsv
7 months ago
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A little Sunday Stones and Rivers puzzle. Squares to move and win in 1
8 months ago
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I recently found myself disappointed in a game for the first time in years. This was not because the design was bad but rather it left "blank space" that felt lazy instead of intentional. Def going to make some house rules to fix that
9 months ago
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Board game peeps, how early do you want to see games in development?
9 months ago
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Hey everyone! we spent the weekend on the specs for Stones and Rivers 2nd Ed and setting up the backer surveys. If you still want to back the Project we have late pledges on
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
9 months ago
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12 hours left!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
9 months ago
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Less than 24 hours to go!
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Log in — Kickstarter
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9 months ago
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Less than 2 days left on Stones & Rivers! Join the 100+ backers that have funded a second edition!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
9 months ago
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Only 3 days left for the Kickstarter of Stones and Rivers! It has been amazing seeing the outpouring of support!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
9 months ago
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Only 5 days to go and the campaign now has EU and UK shipping options!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers/comments
9 months ago
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I am floored! With 9 days to go my campaign for Stones & Rivers is now over 300% funding!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
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More than half way through the Stones and Rivers Kickstarter and we have broken through 2 stretch goals! If you like abstract strategy games check it out!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
9 months ago
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GenCon 2025 was a blast! On top of having a great time at GenCon we hit our second stretch goal!
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Update 7: GenCon Review & Stretch Goal reached! · Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
GenCon wrapped up yesterday and it was great to meet everyone that backed, saw Stones and Rivers year, and supported our time at the convention. With our time at the convention, we have reached the se...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers/posts/4449781
9 months ago
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Thank you all for the great day 1 GenCon!
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9 months ago
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See you all at
#gencon
check out Stones and Rivers at both 1454
10 months ago
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2 days from GenCon and Stones and Rivers is at 217% funding!
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#boardgame
10 months ago
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After 6 days of funding we reached 200% funding for Stones & Rivers! we are half way from the first stretch goal to the second that makes pieces even better!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
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Almost at 200% funding after 5 days!
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Update 5: Day 5 Wrap Up! · Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
As we wrap up the 5th day of the campaign it is exciting to see that we have almost hit 200% funding! To celebrate this, I have made a discord server specifically for the Stones and Rivers Community y...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers/posts/4443196
10 months ago
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1st stretch goal reached!
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Update 4: First Stretch Goal Reached! · Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
We have reached the first stretch goal and only on our 4th day! This means that for every copy of the 2nd edition the wood will be upgraded to a more durable wood than in the first edition and with th...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers/posts/4441940
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Midway through the 4th day of running we are close to our first stretch goal for Stones and Rivers!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
10 months ago
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Day 3 for Stones & Rivers Kickstarter: We are looking likely to hit stretch goals!
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Update 3: Goals Moving into Day 3 · Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
It has been over 48 hours since the Campaign launched and as we enter the 3rd day we are approaching the first Stretch Goal for the campaign! This is particularly exciting since one of the hopes I had...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers/posts/4440848
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After 27 hours the 2nd Edition of Stones and Rivers is Funded on Kickstarter! Time to reach for the stretch goals!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
10 months ago
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reposted by
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Vee
10 months ago
Let’s GOOOOO I’m really looking forward to playing this, and the designer is awesome !!
add a skeleton here at some point
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Designer Diary: Stones & Rivers, or From Dream to Table | BoardGameGeek News
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It is finally live!
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Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
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Tomorrow my Kickstarter for Stones and Rivers goes live! If you like classic abstract strategy games, check it out!
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Coming soon: Stones & Rivers 2nd Edition
Control the currents of strategy in this classic-feeling abstract game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blueherongames/stones-and-rivers
10 months ago
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In less than a month I have a Kickstarter for the 2nd edition of Stones and Rivers set to launch! If you like abstract strategy games check it out
www.kickstarter.com/projects/blu...
11 months ago
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Making Stones & Rivers was an amazing experience especially since it helped me discover 3 game design tips that classic abstract strategy games hold!
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3 Secrets of Design Hidden in Classic Games
YouTube video by BigBlueHeron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWQkc4wlJCE
about 1 year ago
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Just found out that the amazing makers of Spirit Island are closing their doors... I have no words
about 1 year ago
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New Video is up on how to improve your Playtesting!
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New Game Developers Should Avoid These 3 Playtesting Pitfalls
YouTube video by BigBlueHeron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bkseTBukd4
about 1 year ago
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If you are struggling with making your first game check out the 4 tip I have!
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4 Tips to help you Start and Finish Making your First Game
YouTube video by BigBlueHeron
https://youtu.be/HaxQveaP_qE
about 1 year ago
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Board Game Mechanics explained the free for all
#learngamedesign
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about 1 year ago
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Small crash out on tariffs, take time to support indie publishing
#indiedev
#indiegame
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about 1 year ago
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My upcoming game! Let me know what you think!
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