i think the only thing i want to say is don't be an ass to anyone who's using renpy

Bad news, RPG Maker Web is shutting down, you won't be able to post there in a week, and it's getting deleted in December. Very not cool. On top of that, the supposed new site for discussion is... uh... well read this before posting there:

1/3 of the game industry has lost their job in the last two years. Ubisoft closed two more studios today. Everyone is out of work. To that end I'm starting a new bundle to benefit a layoffs hardship fund. Game devs: please consider submitting your PAID games to the bundle, which will launch in July.

As I prepare to reintroduce The Closet Door to the world, I'm pretty sure I'll be dropping the otome tag. I've been wanting to for a long time to be honest. Since the beginning. More on that in my upcoming devlog.

I've been sitting on the website for Tuff Mallow for years. I finally decided to crack it open and take creating seriously... But hooboy looks like I've got even MORE art go draw 🙈🫠 Dev work never ends.🥹

I'm thinking of writing a weekly Tuff Times again. There's so much to say and show about the project I'm working on (the one I'm public about anyway 👀🤫) and I'm trying to figure out how often I should post about it. I should probably reopen asks too. But not sure I'm ready on that one.

About Tuff Mallow and content creators. I am thankful that anyone wants to engage with my games and works! But I am really trying to lock in on game dev, manage a full time job, a household, and a small community. So I'm not in a place where I can schedule engage with extra media right now. 🙏🥹💗

Game development is difficult. 💗

I still struggle with perspective for background art, but that doesn't stop me from hand drawing 40+ backgrounds. Don't get me wrong though. I've been redrawing the majority of them over and over again for the last 6 yrs. I didn't make them all at once!

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So I am back on Tumblr. 🙏😊 www.tumblr.com/tuffmallowin...

I was looking through the sooooo many updates and I tell ya Faun's new expression definitely encompasses how I feel when I think "Where to start?"... 😅

At some point, it gets a little ridiculous adding so much art to everything I do. But I have all these vivid images in my head, and stories play out like full feature animations. If I can share even a fraction of that experience- wow what the imagination can do! 💗

I've been for the most part quiet on game development while I focus on community content. But give me a few days to get back into the grove of discussing current game dev. (1/3)

In my humble opinion, this game deserves some love. If not for the endless hours I solo grinded and the 100% loving human effort behind every single aspect of it, just because it's a fun time full of hope, passion and discovering love.❣️ And yeah I'm biased.💗 tuffmallow.itch.io/a-simple-twi...

Wondering... Can you outgrow the otome tag? TuffMallow just might.

Ok. So Faun's side sprite is done! All 50 expressions, 9 hairstyles/variations, and 12 outfits/variations

#BlackWomensHistoryMonth but I tell you to check out one of my games + implore you to look into Black women who were super instrumental to video games then AND now 😁

Not me thinking up more beautiful Black hairstyles because I love to see them on my characters 💗 I'm thinking of one more 🤔 Got any ideas?

You are his AI. And he needs you more than you think. But something else is coming. Will you survive? Or will you make or break him? Our AI addiction-themed psychological horror and mystery visual novel game is OUT NOW! 🤖❤️ Play it for free. Link below. #yanjam26 #cyberpunk

Surprise! I did one more character design for @steamberrystudio.bsky.social. Meet Allen <3

I want this game to wear its heart on its sleeves.

For those wondering what I've been up to and where I've been... tmblr.co/Z31DUWj5Fj0k...

Reasons I'm over here quiet 🤫 Just minding my business and revamping 💗 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkRMfQ8B/

it'll be 6 years in August and I still can't draw, I code just enough to spend that saved money on commissioned art assets, and I'm pretty sure I've regressed when it comes to marketing my games lol, but yeah. you don't need AI. you just don't value yourself or your creativity 🙄

Some ideas are revamps of sprites for the main game I'm working on, and other designs will help pull in worlds I've built over the last 6yrs. I can't wait

It never gets old. The more time progresses, the more content this project has XD

If I've been quiet, it's not because I've disappeared. It's because I'm working harder than ever- I'm just not ready to share everything in context. But it's brewwing! 🙏💗💗

Happy NewYear from TuffMallow Interactive! You'll be hearing from me shortly! ❣️ 2026 is our year! ❣️🚪🌅🍻🤖

With all the new #gamedev peeps on Bluesky you should check out all these Black Femme Game Developers while you're here!!! go.bsky.app/88aYGTF

REEEEEEEEE OMG OMG! 🥹❣️❣️❣️ I'M SUPER BLUSH RIGHT NOW!

Guys, this story is so beautiful and warmed my heart so much. I absolutely love it🥹❣️❣️❣️ Thank you so much again for this lovely treasure! 💗🥰

REEEEEEEEEE!!! 🥹❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️✨✨✨🎄🎄🎄 I'M ABOUT TO READ IT NOW THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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Sooo I put a call out on Casting Call Club. 👀❣️Man! It's been so long. Feels good though. Especially since I have quite a few more lined up!🙏💗

OMG all this sudden love for A Simple Twist of Fae??? You've got this gentle (maybe dangerous🔪) kuudere, Nuri blushing! 😳❣️

How are you feeling today? 🤣 Memed: A Simple Twist of Fae FACES! Game by @tuffmallow.bsky.social Thanks @flowersforjoy.bsky.social for the tag face idea! #indiegame #otomegame

OMG SHE'S SHOWING OFF MY BABIES!! I love it 🥹🥹🥹💗🙏

Almost time to reintroduce a few gentlemen you'd like to know...

EEEEEEEEE!! SUPER HYPED!! 🥹🙏❣️

What waits you in A Simple Twist of Fae - context free 😂🤌❤️

Yesssss! A Simple Twist of Fae is participating in Itch's Black Friday sale! I'm super hyped to show up and show out with 40% off until the sale ends! Grab a copy and share the fae shenanigans with friends! tuffmallow.itch.io/a-simple-twi...

A Simple Twist of Fae will be participating!❣️❣️❣️

Happy Turkey Day to those who celebrate! So excited to finally be back in action! TuffMallow's itch page is back online, and with updates! Check out the devlog! t.co/tjzUa41fwx

Alright. Time for a reboot. I'd like to re-introduce you guys to Tuff Mallow Interactive. 💗

Let's just get this out of the way now. 😂

✨ Congrats! 👏🎉

Its sad that this has to be said by one of the few execs in the industry that actually gives a damn about his staff, his game, and it’s players, so many other execs do not care, and receive a fraction of the vitriol.

It's encouragement like this that keeps me going ❣️

I've started updating the art for The Closet Door. All of it. Not a complete artstyle overhaul. I'm just bringing everything to date with my current vision for it. I hope this final revision of Myst works. Sometimes your best has to be good enough and this is my best for this image. 💗🙏