Don't listen to Notch kids.
If you can get a government grant for game development, TAKE IT. If you're frugal, it can allow you to self-publish and if you're clever it can be leveraged to get even larger investments.
Government grants tend to be pretty no-strings-attached in
CONTEXT: I got a substantial grant from the Norwegian government for Skald. Though the grant comes with A LOT of paperwork, it comes with zero creative constraints or loss of ownership. This was a HUGE boon to my project so I'm ofc biased.
Getting the grant was non-trivial and
Seeing if I can spruce up the intro screen a little bit by using some procedural techs for #Skald on #turnbasedThursday. Parallax looks pretty darn good IRL!
ALSO: Lot's of people participating in our treasure hunt! Try the demo and join in today! More info below (Real prizes)!
Retro #Pixelart RPG #Skald is launching May 30th and we're giving you a sneak peak into pricing and the content of the Deluxe Edition! Check out this week's devlog!
skaldrpg.com/2024/04/projec…
I'm a solo developer and I've pretty much all of the writing, design and coding myself. That's not to say I haven't been blessed with INCREDIBLE freelancers who have all shaped the game in their own major ways!
Below is my thread of fantastic #Skald freelancers! 🧵
⚔️Rejoice CRPG fans and feast your eyes on the newest #Skald trailer! ⚔️
"Skald: Against the Black Priory" is a hardcore retro-style CRPG coming to an online games-store near you!
For now, try out the demo and WISHLIST TODAY (link below)!
My name is Anders and I'm making #Skald: A grim-dark Lovecraftian #pixelart retro-style RPG.
We launch in 8 days and I'll do anything to bang the drum.
Do you make content interviewing devs? Would you like to have me? If I can squeeze you in - I will!
Have we talked about
Today we started sending out keys to press and creators for retro-style fantasy RPG #Skald: Against the Black Priory.
I'm pretty exhausted but also INCREDIBLY grateful to be given the opportunity to work on this amazing little project. As I was playing the latest build today I
I’m PSYCHED to announce that I'm hosting this week’s #TurnbasedThursday!
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If you’re an #indieDev#gameDev making a turn-based game, share your project in the thread below and use the hashtag 👇👇👇
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Are you a fan of the
"Wet and hungry you emerge into a clearing and come upon an old cottage in the woods. Inside you find an old, silver-haired crone gently humming as she rocks a cradle.
She beckons you towards the hearth: 'It’s good to have visitors. In fact, m’ boy was just saying, he’s getting
⚔️"Skald: Against the Black Priory" launches tomorrow (May 30th) and the embargo lifts in two hours
I've written a short devlog detailing the updates that have gone in since we sent out press keys two weeks ago!
There's also some practical info here if you're playing on the
Tune your lutes, adventurers!⚔️🎶🎻⚔️
A major update for SKALD is out: New class, new backgrounds, Steam Deck verified, new art and portrait and lots more!
To celebrate, the GAME IS NOW 25% OFF on Steam!
Check out the latest blog post for details:
skaldrpg.com/2024/09/major-…