It was important for us to have multiple save files per game.

One for a first playthrough.

One for experiments and self-imposed challenges.

One for letting someone else play without messing up your main file.

#gamedev #indiedev #monstertaming #rpg

The same attack can come in different colors depending on the pony using it. #pixelart #animation #mlp #indiegamedev

You'll end up battling in all sorts of locations across Pinto. We made special battle scene backgrounds for each one. (These backgrounds will also appear as your current location on the File Select screen.)

Here's more incredible art that Jolters made for #GameJoltColors25!

There's still time for YOU to enter!

Artists and posts linked 🔽

Moves like Wonder Bolt here are an example of the 2010s brony era DNA embedded into this game. ⚡

Process of one of my Pikachu drawings. This is a perfect example of when I start losing myself in art land, but suddenly snap back to basics when I realize "Oh right, I have no time!" You'll see what I mean.

: Clip Studio Paint by music_for_video

Take a look at all your Battle Gem Pony facts & figures on the Stats screen! (Here's a snapshot of what the menu looked like in 2015 vs now 📸)

Each pony has DOZENS of expressive animations. That's why it takes so long to get each one from single concept sprite to finished in-game. (Aseprite's the tool used to get these pixels moving around so nicely.)

This week's Fan Art Friday celebrates Pokémon! Accept the quest in your quest log to get started.

It's an interesting challenge getting ponies of varied size to fit onscreen together. #gamedevelopment