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darkstar

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Lone #gamedev behind The Nexatli Expedition.

I also make pixelart, 3d models, I write D&D adventures and play MTG.

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darkstar, to random
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You would think getting your helmet light on would make the torch obsolete, right?
Wrong! The torch is the only weapon capable of revealing hidden blocks!

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darkstar, to random
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I didn't like the previous rock tileset so I drew a new one that looks more organic. It even takes up half the space in the texture.

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I didn't want to let another #screenshotsaturday go by without posting so here's the first test of the new tilesets for the last(?) level in the game.

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darkstar,
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Music by Ted Kerr on OpenGameArt
https://opengameart.org/users/wolfgang

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Extra challenge rooms for extra power-ups and collectibles.

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darkstar, to random
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Getting through here will be a gruelling experience... 🥵

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darkstar, to random
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The marble rosarium is becoming more lively by the day.
Too lively, in fact.

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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Not having a publisher means I can add weird guys in pajamas jumping from walls whenever I want.

#screenshotsaturday #ue5 #metroidvania

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darkstar, to random
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Beware, the cliff wasps now have bigger counterparts.
They're twice as fast and twice as angry!

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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The marble rosarium is still a quiet place. I only added harmless gardeners.
#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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Wraithkal, to random
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Monday! Time for the 33rd consecutive ScreenshotSaturday Mastodon Musings!

This XL edition (wow) features the creative coolness of @bitbraindev @PseudoPsyPlay @TroldkarlensHat @congusbongus @jitspoe @dragbone @aaronteefeylee @oivoi @GlenBourgonjon @broccoligames @lisyarus @tracefree @shuvit @CatTrigger @dergell @HornofBalance @mortallymoonstruckgames @kokowolo @pixeldominus @clayzulah @darkstar @linky439 @BCS @kagodev @witch_warren @enjl

https://www.wraithkal.com/screenshotsaturday-mastodon-musings-february-3-2024/

#screenshotsaturday

darkstar,
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@Wraithkal thank you for the feature!
The name of my game is "The Nexatli Expedition". You can download a demo on my website!

darkstar, to unrealengine
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I spent the week drawing lots of new backgrounds for the Marble Rosarium and adding effects to make the rooms more lively.

Enjoy the peace while you can. The enemies will come later.

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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I was pretty tired of working on the crystal mines, so I went back to work on some unfinished rooms in the marble rosarium.

You can access these rooms only after you find a way to walk on thorns.

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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darkstar,
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@hk thank you! You can play the demo on the website!

darkstar,
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@hk I couldn't test it myself, but it should be more than capable.

darkstar, (edited ) to DnD
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I see many people still enjoy old school #dnd compared to 5th edition. Reasons vary, but still, I have a lot of content for Advanced D&D 2nd edition I have written over the years and I plan to keep writing.
I will share something in the coming days.

The problem is: 99% of what I've written for #dnd is in italian. What should I translate first to give you a sample?
Boosts for fellow players and masters are appreciated.

darkstar, to unrealengine
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The wizards of the cloud people wield strange spells. Make sharp turns to avoid them.

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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darkstar,
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@spinning_bird Yes, it's Unreal Engine.

darkstar, to unrealengine
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These mindless wandering constructs can turn any room into a laser show.
Be wary of the beams and plan your way around them.

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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I haven't made enemies for the crystal caves yet, but this room doesn't need them. It's already treacherous as it is!

Maybe you should come back with a little more light 💡

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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darkstar, to random
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When you're in the crystal caves, remember the motto:
CHECK 👏 EVERY 👏 SINGLE 👏 WALL 👏

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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After finishing the underground lake area, I took some time to improve animations and add a new game mechanic.
Speedrunners are going to love this! 🏃‍♂️💨

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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darkstar, to unrealengine
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If you have enough life you can dive a little longer than usual.
That can easily lead you to some early power-ups, but also some very weird-looking places.

#screenshotsaturday #UE5 #metroidvania

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zaebucca, to random Italian
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An announcement - and long overdue, but there we are. Some decisions were to be made, but the good thing is: it'll just mean more pixel art for me and for everyone else!
Also: I definitely need some rest now.

darkstar,
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@zaebucca Holy shit, that's the last thing you want to hear from someone trying to pursue a career. I'm saddened to read this, but also relieved that I'll get to see more pieces from you..

darkstar, to unrealengine
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Learn to run before you learn to crawl!

The forest blanket allows you to bypass almost all enemies, but will slow you down considerably.

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