Shoot, why did I do this to myself? This is particularly funny because some of the celebration images shows Charlotte has an awkward internet sense of humor. This image inadvertently keeps the theme, even though it's clearly Tom taking the picture. #indiedev #roughsketch #composition #gamedev

Today is my birthday! If you want to do a nice thing, please share this post so more people can learn about my game, Cake Maker! You can get it on Steam for $5 or DRM-free off itchio. store.steampowered.com/app/4311710/... astral-knight.itch.io/cake-maker #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

Getting set up on digital market places for Cake Maker is so complicated. Itch is a lot less involved than Steamworks but still not a walk in the park. I do appreciate it's relative ease though.

Okay, I have submitted a document scan and my "hostage" picture of me holding said document to the third party Steam uses for verification. How demeaning.

Since it's coming up a lot, Astral Knight's first game, Cake Maker is made entirely without Gen AI! No AI of any kind. So please support us when we release in the next few months. #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev

I will make a character who is both. He has a trauma that does get healed during his journey but he is and was always ahead of the curve so it took him a while to start his recovery.

Ha ha! I'm making a video game! This is so exciting!

Found them in an old version of the google docs.

Yep, I can't find it anywhere. At this point I'm just going to have to re-write it.

I feel like I am losing my marbles. I can't find my script with Tom's dialogue anywhere. Ahh!

I am so tired. 😪

All right! I updated my portfolio with more product design. Making it more well rounded in displaying what I can do.

I need play testers for CakeMaker! Are you interested? If you help out you'll be included in the game's credits! Please respond here and follow me so I can send you a message with more details. #gamdev #indiegame #indiegamedev

I'm channeling my past days podcast editing as I go through @sophiachung.info's recording for Charlotte's voice in Cake Maker. 🎂🍃 #indiegame #gamedev

playing genshin impact and watching a @nautiluslive.org dive happening live while chatting ...normal stream www.twitch.tv/hyasynth_live

What it feels like when you're an indie developer on a tiny team juggling multiple roles. Catching your breath for a moment hoping the monkeys don't show up.

What would probably help build interest in Cake Maker is if I showed you all the main menu! This is how it looks in dev build .8.43. It might get a little bit of change for release but here's a peak into Tom's bakery! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamdev Spoiler for those who want it to be a surprise.

I need to make my helmet soon.

In the final stages of balancing Cake Maker and it's almost there. Friction is good but I need to see if I can get a little more play with a full tray. Might have to change treat weights.

What an interesting game design insight!

As Gutterbean buttons up a few things I need to do final game balance checks. Fine tuning the play area and its objects to get the right level of play. #indiedev #indiegamedev #independentgamedev #gamedevelopment

@tobyfox.undertale.com Pretty sure you compose music. Can I pay you to make a couple songs for a game I'm nearly done developing? Please contact me for details if you're down to make some TUNES!

Is anyone who follows me a native Swedish speaker that also speaks English? I've inadvertently written myself into voicing someone who speaks English with a Swedish accent.

I'm still looking for music talent! Trying to find at least two great songs that would be suitable for a fae run bakery. Does that sound like your style? Fill out the form! I might need to close submissions soon. So if you take #musiccomission this out. #indiedev #music forms.gle/MkJUeQpxnMBM...

One of the things I've had to do as the one doing most of the work on Cake Maker is I made an official bluesky account for my developer title! Go follow @astralknightstudio.bsky.social! Things will show up there eventually. #indiedev #indiegamedev #indepdendentdeveloper #indiedeveloper

I carry a couple snacks in my car because I used to live somewhere really cold. Now when I run in to a panhandler asking for change I ask "Are you hungry?" If they say yes, I give them my spare granola bar. I feel like I'm in complete agreement with the universe every time I do this. Great feeling.

Should I do a crowdfunding for Cake Maker? An Early Access? I think we'll have the game done by December but it'd be nice to get some income until then and maybe use it as a spring board for promoting the game. Hmm. #gamedev #indiegamedev #independentgamedev #gamedevelpment

Applied to a character design job. Feeling good about it. 😎

GenAI has been a disaster for trying to find real spacesuit and good astronaut references. What an absolute trial.

I forgot to find a Pause/Unpause sound for the game. Only noticed it as I was checking the sounds and a part of my brain said "Wait, something is missing."

I tried to post about the Charlotte auditions on a voice acting reddit and got immediately removed. So this is another heads up that auditions are still open for 3 more days! Please repost and share it around so more folks get a chance. Also still looking for music. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I guess I need to make a bluesky account for the development title me and my buddy are making Cake Maker under. Better draw up a logo I guess.

Log in, see this. This is going to be about looking for music talent for Cake Maker. 🤞 In I go!

Do you make music? I am an indie dev looking for music talent for my game. If you think you'd be a good fit fill out this form and I'll check out your tunes. #indiegame #indiedev #independentgamedev #gamedev #commissions #music #composer #composerforhire #musiccommission forms.gle/3A6ggj8TZo8q...

Auditions are going to close in 6 days on the 17th! So if you want to audition for Charlotte in Cake Maker make sure to get your auditions in on time!

What no one tells you about sound design is that a part of it is like going on a scavenger hunt, digging around through libraries of sounds and tweaking them to get them just right. So much fun.

I am now remembering how much fun sound design is. #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #independentdev

I got a message asking "Will Charlotte's voice be used for AI training?" Answer: "No!" I'm pretty opposed to AI generated content and think art is really only worthwhile if it's made by people. So expect to see this when we get the game finished. #indiedev #indiegamdev #gamdev #noai #indiegame

Do YOU want to voice a character in a video game and get paid for it!? I'm auditioning for the protagonist of my indie puzzle game. If you're interested the details are in this form. docs.google.com/document/d/1... #indiegame #voiceacting #voiceactor #openaudition Please share this post!

I am getting close to finishing my game and holding open auditions for the role of Charlotte. Please read the audition sheet and submit your files to the form linked inside by September 17th 2025. docs.google.com/document/d/1... #indiedev #voiceactor #voaudition #voiceoverartist #indiegamedev

Later today I'll be opening up auditions for Charlotte's voice actor. If you or a friend would like to do some light voice work for pay (not a lot, I am a broke indie dev), drop a follow and keep an eye out for when I post up the information. #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedeveloper

Getting far along with my game. Does anyone have game dev podcasts or want to talk to/interview an indie game dev about their game? If I talk to people about it they will know they can buy it later. That would be RAD. #gaming #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegame #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper

Oh thank goodness. My version of Clip Studio has Auto Actions. I was afraid that was in the scam version of it.

When you're showing off to impress the delivery girl's cat.

Can't believe I need to say this, but if you make a movie, book or game DO NOT MOCK YOUR AUDIENCE. Do not mock ANY audience as you promote your art. Despite what people in media like to do, belittling a potential audience alienates them. They will dislike you.

✨ HOW TO: support artists for $0.00 ✨ - leave a like! - repost their work - more eyes!! - comment on their posts! (an emoji goes a long way!) all of this means so much to artists and helps immensely!! just a reminder that support does NOT always have to be financial 🥰🤍✨

I was mistaken, there was more art to do but I knocked out 5 pieces of art in one day. Getting there fast!

Feels weird to make an audition sheet for VO for my game but it's also really exciting!

Made the Cheddar Bay Biscuits. 😎

Really, Obi-Wan? That's how you'd characterize the storm troopers? Accurate and precise? #starwars