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. 💗🙏

THE BLOCK IS OVAHHHH

I love a writing block. And that's not to be facetious. I love knowing there is one single thing I'm caught on. And as soon as that is removed the dam will break and all the raw, wonderful creativity will come flooding out. I look forward to this. I can feel it happening. Soon. 💗

This won't be easy. But production is officially underway. 💗 Updates soon.

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Consolidation 2. I'm usually more active on Discord. However in recent years, I've been less active in the Tuff Mallow Discord. And as much as I love it and the members there, I will be closing the server as I decide what direction Tuff Mallow will take going forward.

Going forward, I'll only be posting on Bluesky and in Discord. I'm consolidating a few things for Tuff Mallow as well as myself. More info later.

Ok I'm back on my story book vibe #TheClosetDoor #otome #indiegamedev

I'll be starting a little late due to technical issues. But We're on in ten min! m.twitch.tv/tuffmallow Today we talk style: and what makes it say "Tuffmallow"

My time at Snowhaven Studios has come to an end, meaning I'm looking for new opportunities both short-term and long-term! I'm a game developer and writer with five years of experience, and two years of Narrative Design experience under my belt. - VGen - Portfolio - Ko-Fi - Patreon

Wow. It's been years since I got into making otome and in that time I adopted an art style that made it easier for me to get a lot of art done. And I didn't realize until I finally did something in the art style I originally intended that I've grown into the style people know me for.

It's no secret I'm a solo dev that self funds my projects. That means when life hits hard, it also hits my game dev hard. Consider buying me a coffee or commissioning me for affordable character art! ❣️ You have no idea how much it would help! ko-fi.com/alwaysjmb

🕵️‍♂️ I’M LOOKING FOR WORK 🕵️‍♂️ 10+ years of industry experience. Hire me for: 👥 Production 🎙️ Voice Acting 📝 Narrative 🎨 2D Art 🔆 UI Art 📱 Marketing 👨‍💻 Game Design 🤳 Influencer 📸 Journalism ♿️ Accessibility 🎮 QA Lead 📄 Contractor 🔁 RTs Appreciated 🔁 DM or email radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com #IndieDev

Hi, I'm Mei! I'm looking for work as a writer/narrative designer for games! 🎮 I love writing gut-wrenching, character-driven stories. I also offer sensitivity reading and Ren'py scripting services! ⭐Portfolio: meiriworks.carrd.co ⭐Contact: [email protected] #indiedev #gamedev #VNdev

You guys have no idea how much it fills my heart that there are men who have played and enjoyed A Simple Twist of Fae. Otome is for anyone who enjoys it and I'm glad people from different walks of life enjoy my work. ❣️❣️❣️

WE ARE SO BACK. Let's talk about it! Love on stream at 7pm CST twitch.tv/tuffmallow

We're fully funded but there is still some time to help us reach our first stretch goal: Cupid route DLC! You'll be able to romance (or bully more) the mysterious hacking Cupid 😈 Kickstarter 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ate... #kickstarter

LET'S GOO!! 👏👏🎉‼️

NOW ON SALE FOR 18% OFF til Jun 15th! A Simple Twist of Fae is a silly, sweet and spicy otome about a shy fairy who finds herself between two competing lovers and a schemin' demon 😈 Consider grabbing a copy and helping a solo dev to keep creating!

Since something happened at some show that people are talking about solo devs, I will repeat the definition I use for solo dev: If you die, you cannot be replaced and the game dies. Teams can replace people. A solo dev project has one person that drives it all and can't be replaced. #indiegamedev

It's back to the farm with us! Today at 3p EST I will be hosting a Farming Sim dono-thon. Incentives change what I can do in the game and even which farming sim I play! This is to help cover the costs of the car break in + theft that insurance isn't covering. As always, even lurking helps! 💙

Wanna support the Mallow? Consider buying me a coffee! (Seriously I need caffeine right now😩☕) ko-fi.com/alwaysjmb ✨I also offer character and chibi art commissions via the platform! ✨ Help this dev release their next game! (And make groceries! 😅)

Alrighty! We're on! www.twitch.tv/tuffmallow

Don't forget TuffMallow on Twitch tonight at 7pm CST! twitch.tv/tuffmallow Make sure to tune in and let's work on this wip! #otome #Twitch #stream

This year has been a bit rough so just a small reminder that my Commissions are Open! All of my services and info are available over on VGen. Likes and shares would be super appreciated! vgen.co/Nesstolgia [ #art #commsopen #vgen #commissionsopen #fantasyartist #artistsofblacksky ]

Let me make it really clear. Though I have no control over what others do with their choices, I openly choose human art. I don't mince words or hide intent. I just don't engage with generative A-I or support it personally. And that's my right. #indiegamedev #indieotome

Did I say it was official? I'll be streaming on Twitch Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm Central time! Make sure to follow so you get notified! Tune in to see my drawing process, learn about Tuff Mallow news, and project first looks! #otome #Indiegamedev #twitch

I get shy discussing myself online. But if you've met me, you know I'm all year round and I don't hide it! Happy pride and let's do our part to keep those safe who need it right now ❣️

Okay so we made some decent progress! Thank you those who showed up! I appreciate you! And for those who weren't able- I'll be streaming from now on at 7pm Tuesdays and Thursdays! Be sure to follow so you can be notified! www.twitch.tv/tuffmallow

LIVE!! #TWITCH

I'll be on Twitch tonight working on this wallpaper! Join in as I try to implement techniques I'm learning for background design and color! I'll be on at 8pm central! See ya there! (psss- in fifteen minutes! pop in real quick! and be sure to follow!) #IndieGameDev #otome twitch.tv/tuffmallow

Making progress on something cute! #indiedev #otome

It’s Summer Game Fest week, gamers. We’re all super excited about the big show on Friday, but don’t forget to support our fellow indie showcases throughout the weekend! Accounts threaded below ⤵️

Back to the grind full time for The Closet Door! 💪💪💪 #otome #indiedev

*we say in unison* YES MA'AM #ScreenShotSaturday #VNDev

"Just one more week and you're free, back into the job-hunting wastelands. Cheer up." Watch the intro to the prequel to our main story. Before the outbreak. Before Chapter 1. Before everything changed. #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #indiedev #amaregame

🌻 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🌻 I'll be an official co-streamer for this year's @wholesomegames.com on June 7th at 12pm EDT. Be sure to join to see new indie gems & cozy games! So honored to be apart of this amazing event! Hope to see ya there friends! ♡

Working on some goodies for the ko-fi account! Can't wait to post the complete works!

today is my birthday so it'd mean a lot of you could share my art and/or consider supporting my debut graphic novel 'On Starlit Shores' by pre-ordering or adding to your to read list! bio.site/lgions 🥹🌸

𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬.. All rise... court is now in session for the trial of Romano Viti. For the People, Mr. Villefort, please begin. LIVE NOW! 🌃 twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject 🌃

I don't think people outside Brazil are aware of this. This is an open letter to a large gaming event in Brazil that, to summarize, has treated indie devs like shit. International supporters are invited to sign the letter as well. Link to the letter in English: drive.google.com/file/d/1YUmh...

Just a reminder that artists CAN draw drastically different works and don't owe it to anyone to stick with one style or share their progress every step of the way between works. 3/4 of these predate 2022, and all of them save for one were created before I made A Simple Twist of Fae. #indiedev #otome

Let's get this game on Stream. Spread the word! A Simple Twist of Fae! Meanwhile I'm going to go make that Steam page...

TMNT: Tactical Takedown is on the front page of Kotaku!! (And if you haven't left a review yet, please do--it really helps us out) store.steampowered.com/app/3229100/...