RetroDotCards.com dev log (alt account)
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My alt account to @retrodotcards.com On this account I post dev log updates on the games I am working on. Expect smaller, more frequent and more raw posts.
Currently making Eridin, a fantasy strategy game for GBA/e-reader and PC.
Currently making Eridin, a fantasy strategy game for GBA/e-reader and PC.
Now that I have a functional menu system, it's time to start tackling a basic 1-on-1 fight system.
My goal is to have a basic, but complete, battle/fight system in place for the Detroit Retro Gaming Show on November 7th. A lofty goal, but I think it's doable.
My goal is to have a basic, but complete, battle/fight system in place for the Detroit Retro Gaming Show on November 7th. A lofty goal, but I think it's doable.
September 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Now that I have a functional menu system, it's time to start tackling a basic 1-on-1 fight system.
My goal is to have a basic, but complete, battle/fight system in place for the Detroit Retro Gaming Show on November 7th. A lofty goal, but I think it's doable.
My goal is to have a basic, but complete, battle/fight system in place for the Detroit Retro Gaming Show on November 7th. A lofty goal, but I think it's doable.
Total coincidence, but it does happen sometimes :) (turn the sound on if you're confused)
September 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Total coincidence, but it does happen sometimes :) (turn the sound on if you're confused)
Finally getting somewhere with the ui on the GBA. This is gnarly stuff, and game devs of the past did things like this in their sleep.
"Attack" wraps incorrectly, so there's the first of many bugs...
"Attack" wraps incorrectly, so there's the first of many bugs...
September 27, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Finally getting somewhere with the ui on the GBA. This is gnarly stuff, and game devs of the past did things like this in their sleep.
"Attack" wraps incorrectly, so there's the first of many bugs...
"Attack" wraps incorrectly, so there's the first of many bugs...
These little bundles of dynamite we're currently fostering are slowing my game dev progress a bit. A worthy, but often exhausting, distraction.
September 25, 2026 at 12:50 AM
These little bundles of dynamite we're currently fostering are slowing my game dev progress a bit. A worthy, but often exhausting, distraction.
I chopped the menu into 8x8 tiles in a way it's not too dense and not too sparse. With these tiles I can grow the menu in both directions as needed.
September 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I chopped the menu into 8x8 tiles in a way it's not too dense and not too sparse. With these tiles I can grow the menu in both directions as needed.
I used Pixel Pup's code as the basis for Eridin. Pixel Pup had simple needs for the most part, so I need to make a lot of improvements.
Here I've added support for 2 color fonts and kerning. But text is limited to being drawn onto a 64px wide sprite, which won't cut it, so I need to address that.
Here I've added support for 2 color fonts and kerning. But text is limited to being drawn onto a 64px wide sprite, which won't cut it, so I need to address that.
September 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I used Pixel Pup's code as the basis for Eridin. Pixel Pup had simple needs for the most part, so I need to make a lot of improvements.
Here I've added support for 2 color fonts and kerning. But text is limited to being drawn onto a 64px wide sprite, which won't cut it, so I need to address that.
Here I've added support for 2 color fonts and kerning. But text is limited to being drawn onto a 64px wide sprite, which won't cut it, so I need to address that.
Time to start building a menu system. This game will have many and the entries in the menu will change depending on what is going on, so this needs to be quite flexible.
September 22, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Time to start building a menu system. This game will have many and the entries in the menu will change depending on what is going on, so this needs to be quite flexible.
I'm changing this account to be my dev log in general: coding, pixel art, illustration/drawing, music, the whole shebang. My goal is to post to this account regularly as I work on things.
Posts will be raw and show early work. Like this video, where I just got a very basic walk animation in place.
Posts will be raw and show early work. Like this video, where I just got a very basic walk animation in place.
September 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I'm changing this account to be my dev log in general: coding, pixel art, illustration/drawing, music, the whole shebang. My goal is to post to this account regularly as I work on things.
Posts will be raw and show early work. Like this video, where I just got a very basic walk animation in place.
Posts will be raw and show early work. Like this video, where I just got a very basic walk animation in place.
Working on some pixel art for my next game. Very much a WIP, there will be 4+ other characters, text, animation, etc.
September 10, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Working on some pixel art for my next game. Very much a WIP, there will be 4+ other characters, text, animation, etc.
I have let my drawing slip! But I did draw this for my wife’s birthday :)
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I have let my drawing slip! But I did draw this for my wife’s birthday :)
For some reason this one was really fun to draw.
November 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
For some reason this one was really fun to draw.
One of my favorite power ups
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
One of my favorite power ups
Not that anyone cares, but I just switched this account from daily to weekly. I do draw daily, but I'm now taking on more elaborate drawings and it felt weird just posting WIP things.
October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Not that anyone cares, but I just switched this account from daily to weekly. I do draw daily, but I'm now taking on more elaborate drawings and it felt weird just posting WIP things.
WIP trying to draw one of my favorite characters
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
WIP trying to draw one of my favorite characters
Bees are really furry!
One thing I'm going to try to do with some photo editing magic is make the wings truly translucent.
One thing I'm going to try to do with some photo editing magic is make the wings truly translucent.
October 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Bees are really furry!
One thing I'm going to try to do with some photo editing magic is make the wings truly translucent.
One thing I'm going to try to do with some photo editing magic is make the wings truly translucent.
Mostly happy with this one. But I dunno, it's missing something. I'm sure I'll revisit it.
October 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Mostly happy with this one. But I dunno, it's missing something. I'm sure I'll revisit it.
Trying some things for the 90s puzzle pack.
October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Trying some things for the 90s puzzle pack.
I made this for my wife for our anniversary.
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I made this for my wife for our anniversary.
Bugs are going to be a different challenge
October 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Bugs are going to be a different challenge
I already posted this on my main account but here's my required drawing for the day :)
This one has some minor fixes and is pretty close to what I think will be the final version.
Onto drawing lots of bugs next!
This one has some minor fixes and is pretty close to what I think will be the final version.
Onto drawing lots of bugs next!
October 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I already posted this on my main account but here's my required drawing for the day :)
This one has some minor fixes and is pretty close to what I think will be the final version.
Onto drawing lots of bugs next!
This one has some minor fixes and is pretty close to what I think will be the final version.
Onto drawing lots of bugs next!
I think I’m narrowing in on what the main PixelPup card will look like. Creating a non pixel Franny has been challenging but I think I’m closing in on her look.
October 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I think I’m narrowing in on what the main PixelPup card will look like. Creating a non pixel Franny has been challenging but I think I’m closing in on her look.
Not too happy with this one. But hey, that’s why I’m doing this.
October 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Not too happy with this one. But hey, that’s why I’m doing this.
Drawing for October 4th, my first one!
I will try to post a new drawing every day. I am using this account to motivate me to practice and get better.
My main account is @retrodotcards.com , I make games for the Nintendo E-Reader. Stop on by!
I will try to post a new drawing every day. I am using this account to motivate me to practice and get better.
My main account is @retrodotcards.com , I make games for the Nintendo E-Reader. Stop on by!
October 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Drawing for October 4th, my first one!
I will try to post a new drawing every day. I am using this account to motivate me to practice and get better.
My main account is @retrodotcards.com , I make games for the Nintendo E-Reader. Stop on by!
I will try to post a new drawing every day. I am using this account to motivate me to practice and get better.
My main account is @retrodotcards.com , I make games for the Nintendo E-Reader. Stop on by!