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[rlwatson @merrak]

Added some new NPC AI to my game. https://t.co/WNd4QwdrkW

#madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #gamedev #solodev

[rlwatson @merrak]

I'm not sure what the long-term state of Twitter will be, so I made an account at mastodon.

https://t.co/OIf2mIP54A

[rlwatson @merrak]

Making progress with new levels for Rogue of Vallas. "Gas Lab" level adds a few challenges to the new pipe/girder-climbing mechanic and also new goodies to find and new skills to spend all that EXP on!

#madeinstencyl #gamedev #openfl #indiedev #leveldesign #retrogame

[rlwatson @merrak]

Updated the Rogue of Vallas Halloween card with recent characters (and costumes)! Alpha 0.0.3 is still available, but I'm moving on to developing the rest of the game. Happy Halloween!

If you haven't seen the alpha yet, check it out here: https://t.co/Xd0YoyPcbR

#madeinstencyl

[rlwatson @merrak]

I never liked how flat my backgrounds looked in Rogue of Vallas, so I made a simple set of "shadows tiles". I'm a bit surprised by how much of a difference they made. Old scene on left, and new on right. #madeinstencyl #indiedev #leveldesign #pixelart #gamedev

[rlwatson @merrak]

I made a trailer for Rogue of Vallas (Chapter 1 alpha)! I think it came out about how I envisioned it. Enjoy!

https://t.co/AWHy3E4Qul

For #devtober I'll be building the second chapter, which is the second set of 12 levels.

#madeinstencyl #indiedev #gamedev #openfl #indiegame

[rlwatson @merrak]

An open alpha version of Rogue of Vallas is now available! Download here for Linux, MacOS, Windows: https://t.co/Xd0YoyOEmj

This version consists of the first chapter levels (1-12).

#madeinstencyl #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #openfl #indiegamedev

[rlwatson @merrak]

For #screenshotsaturday here is a revision of the "Oil Well" level of Rogue of Vallas with new sound effects. "Oil Well" is a short but challenging platforming level that is designed to test players' reflexes. #madeinstencyl #indiedev #gamedev #openfl

https://t.co/7UP8Csz3x4

[rlwatson @merrak]

New sound effects to add some atmosphere. #madeinstencyl #indiedev #gamedev #openfl

[rlwatson @merrak]

When you get to the end of the "shareware version" of Rogue of Vallas, Marika gains access to a very special room.

#madeinstencyl #screenshotsunday #openfl #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

[rlwatson @merrak]

Some scenes from a new level in Rogue of Vallas, the Vallan Empire oil well--or twisty maze of pipes #madeinstencyl #gamedev #indiedev #openfl

[rlwatson @merrak]

New Devlog for Rogue of Vallas! I actually recorded it a month ago, then left on a trip to London/Paris and couldn't upload it until I got back. #madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev https://t.co/lXEEJuy4Yw

[rlwatson @merrak]

Some scenes of Marika's escape from the doomed tower--the sixth level of Rogue of Vallas. Now all six of the original levels have been redone! Next step is to take care of the bugs list and I'll have a complete alpha build demo.

#madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #gamedev

[rlwatson @merrak]

Rainy evening with street lamp for #screenshotsaturday. Perfect weather for adventuring! #madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #gamedev

[rlwatson @merrak]

Happy #screenshotsaturday! This week I've been revising the first boss level, "New Technology", for Rogue of Vallas. Here are 9 scenes from rooms 1 and 2: infiltrating the lab--and one throwback scene.

#madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #leveldesign

[rlwatson @merrak]

For #screenshotsaturday this week, these are four scenes from the end of "High Security Compound" level of Rogue of Vallas.

Full playthrough, because it's always been one of my favorite levels: https://t.co/VQBHJHjM5T

#madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

[rlwatson @merrak]

It's #screenshotsaturday time! Still working on revisions to "High Security Compound" level of Rogue of Vallas. This level dates back to 2020, so it makes for a fun comparison. Lighting makes a difference! #madeinstencyl #openfl #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #leveldesign

[rlwatson @merrak]

Some scenes from "High Security Compound" (WIP) level in Rogue of Vallas for #screenshotsaturday. But is it really "high security" if the back door is left open?

This level is full of traps! But I bet you can outsmart them.

#madeinstencyl #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #openfl

[rlwatson @merrak]

My wife took a picture of our cat who found his lunchbox doppelganger. #cats #CatsOfTwitter #cat

[rlwatson @merrak]

Making progress revising old levels. Rogue of Vallas is now two years old! These are scenes from the revised ruins/hills level. I still need a proper name for this zone. #openfl #indiedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #madeinstencyl