Heavy/Jinxology

Developing The Secret of Weepstone (Wishlist Now!). Lifelong video/tabletop/board gamer. Co-founded J!NX.

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Sketching out the village of Weepstone for the artist that will be bringing it to life. Visually and layout-wise, I'm hoping to bring the Hommlet vibes, one of my favorite classic city maps.

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

I’m still here! Just now realizing I haven’t posted for a month 😅 Getting a lot done though:
✅ Spell System
✅ Leveling Up
✅ Resting in safe rooms
✅ The Handbook of Players
✅ Weepstone Town planned out
✅ Lots of art! Lots of content!
It’s so hard to keep all the plates spinning (coding, art coordination, social posts, planning) but I’m still here and working hard. So here’s a new room. Wonder what it's for...?

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

We just crossed 100K wishlists for The Secret of Weepstone! Seriously… thank you all so much. Every wishlist, every share, every kind comment, it’s meant the world to me. This is my ride or die, and I’m doing my best to pour every ounce of a lifetime of TTRPGs and CRPGs into it ⚔️🖤

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Fun interview with Finn at PAX East and subsequently bestowed with the coveted Sockie Award
https://t.co/vNmFzxDKXD

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

PAX EAST is soon upon us! Next week, March 26-29, I’ll be at PAX EAST, setup at the DreadXP booth (#13109 near Pax Rising). If you’re there, stop by and talk to me about your best B/X gaming memories, your favorite old school CRPGs, and why the Dark Crystal is the best movie of the early 80s.
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[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

I don't do a lot of sneak peaks, but had to share this baddie from the talented Kennon James (@Kennon9). He's waiting for you somewhere in Weepstone, along with a few of his buddies. Can't have a proper old school dungeon crawl without a Bugbear, now can we?

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

I’ve been messing with adding some subtle tinting options to Graphics Settings for players that don’t like playing in straight black & white (or just can’t due to eye sensitivity). Which variant works best?
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[Heavy/Jinxology @SeanGailey]

I could work on dice all day and be happy I think.

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Adding in unlockable Dice Sets and just had to include the OG dice that came with the Basic box. The only problem, they didn’t include a d10, so I’m not sure what color to choose for this one. I’m open to suggestions. Also seen, Ruby Dreams and soon to come, recreating my personal favorite dice, translucent aqua.
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[Heavy/Jinxology @SeanGailey]

Dalton may be my favorite Weepstone resident.

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Weepstone's doomsayer Dalton Cockburns wanders the streets, somewhat mad, wearing his shoddy “The End Is Near” sign. It’s only fitting that he starts the game wearing it (AC 1).
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[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Finally had a chance to add in d8's, d10's and d12's. And speaking of d12s, I've always loved the roll of a dodecahedron, easily my favorite die. I need to create more opportunities to use them. Game link below 👇

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

"This small room fills the party with a gentle feeling of warmth and comfort. A cot, a desk and a few personal effects are all that remain of the now-gone [spoiler]. Their body rests in a peaceful repose."
⚔️ Wishlist The Secret of Weepstone ⚔️
Link in thread below...

[Heavy/Jinxology @SeanGailey]

This was a fun room to work on...

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

"Wind howls around you in this cavernous stairway. The stones glisten faintly in the torchlight, slick from exposure to seasonal rains."
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[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Just here murdering Egbert for your viewing pleasure. Mortal Favor's convey permanent benefits to their party members. Embrace death in The Secret of Weepstone for fun and profit! ⚔️

[Heavy/Jinxology @SeanGailey]

I’d be lying if I said Zork didn’t play a part in this design decision…

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

In Weepstone, quite a bit of XP will actually come from finding treasure. To score them, you will need to place them safely in a Trophy Case (WIP).
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[Heavy/Jinxology @SeanGailey]

Feels good to be working on content again!

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Localization 95% done and moving on to some new content! All self-respecting keep's have dungeon cells and a planetarium, right?
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[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Show me your oldest and favorite Christmas ornament. Here's mine: a 1982 salt dough Pac-Man.

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Controller support almost there! Also testing out Run, although you lose all passive perception...
Play The Secret of Weepstone's demo on Steam ⚔️

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

The Library is coming along!
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Play the demo on Steam ⚔️

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

Fun transition showing my Kobold sketch and Tom's *slightly* upgraded rendition...
Wishlist The Secret of Weepstone on Steam ⚔️

[Talesworth Game Studio @Talesworth]

It's been an incredible year of dev! If you're curious on our process, we just posted a blog on Steam, link is below 🧵👇