Mimic | Ryan Laley

Video game developer and UE5 trainer/consultant. Unreal Authorized Instructor. [email protected]

[Indie Game Joe @IndieGameJoe]

Gaming just feels really sad right now. Layoffs every other week. Told you must accept GenAI slop or you won't survive. If a game doesn't have 400k concurrent players it's a "dead game"

I'm just tired. This isn't how I remember gaming, it used to feel more magical, yeah...

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Grab the demo for Mimic right now and jump into matchmaking for free. Developed by just myself as a solo indie Dev. Help us get the eyeballs on it by downloading it now

https://t.co/OJ25oPhWLv

#steamnextfest #gaming #solodev #indie

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

The demo for Mimic goes live today for Steam's Next Fest. You can download the demo and take part in Matchmaking in the game for free!

#nextfest #steam #mimic #horrorgaming

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

@ZypZapCommunity @InsiderGamingIG By default he behaves the same each match (except randomness values ofc) however using the affix system you can increase it's dangerousness and the Omen (ghost player) can even buff it to go faster.

[Insider Gaming @InsiderGamingIG]

Solve the objectives, survive the killer Android hunting you, and hunt from the shadows as the Mimic.

We spoke with creator @RyanLaley about the Mimic's premise, features, and more as part of our 28 Games Later Showcase.

Check it out ahead of Mimic's October 27 release

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

@MKBHD I often have a need to flip my car right side up 🤦

Who they make this for?

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Excited to share that Mimic has over 20,000 wishlists and counting. Can we get to 30,000 by EA launch October 27th? (Psst.. also it's my birthday today 🎂)

Wishlist now and join the count:
https://t.co/OJ25oPhWLv

#wishlist #steam #horror

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

This is welcome news. Of all the platforms, I feel the Microsoft Dev portal is the most confusing to navigate and manage releases on. Overly convuluted. Happy to see it get some attention

[Scott Van Vliet @scottvanvliet]

We’ve heard the feedback from developers: bringing a game to XBOX should be easier than it is today. We agree, and we’re working to make it better. We care deeply about ID@XBOX and the developers who build for XBOX. We’re starting with some of the areas we know can create unnecessary friction, including our concept and publishing processes, and simplifying them so developers can spend less time navigating process and more time bringing great games to players. More soon.

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Watch my interview with @InsiderGamingIG about my upcoming game Mimic! Learn more about the inspirations behind the game and what my plans are for Early Access and beyond: https://t.co/D1zOsJzMIn

#gaming #gamedev #HorrorGaming

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Check out Mimic in this article by @markdelaneysays for @GameSpot

https://t.co/fK2CtdU9lp

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Fixing bugs in games is like puling on loose threads. What was a small problem quicky unravels to a bigger one ggrrrrr

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

@iBrews Competition inspires innovation. The tech that steam frame introduces regarding the connection and latency is the most exciting part for me.

And it's work on the software level to get it running on mobile chip sets is cool

Much needed forward momentum in this space.

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

We are live now with our Live #UnrealEngine and #GameDev helpdesk, come on by ask some questions and get some help on your projects!

https://t.co/kkpaKYQZ0H

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

Going mad trying to figure out why my contextual animation isn't warping to correct position.

Anyone else ever have this much trouble with FPV contextual animations between two players, namely rotational warping?

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

I have an interesting proposal to improve social behaviour in everyday life.

Reward AI users with bonus time/credits if they use 'please' and 'thank you' in their AI chat requests.

Curious to see the impact

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

I don't like folding phones but I think we can all agree that folding animation of the #iphoneduo is pretty sick

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

@IndieGameJoe Nice one Joe!

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

@tomwarren Don't move. Don't breather. Don't blink. Let this moment last, savour it

[Mimic | Ryan Laley @RyanLaley]

As with most of things in games; simpler is better :)

Keep it simple and fit for your needs :)

[Quod Soler ☀️ @QuodSoler]

The most powerful system in RPG design is also the dumbest one:

Game Flags. Plain booleans.

Silent Hill runs its entire progression, game flow, and cutscenes on them.

You don't need a fancy quest framework. You need a list of flags and the discipline to check them.