Sullivan Miranda
@thebowtieartist.bsky.social
Video game developer, Twitch streamer, designer
Currently creating Crystal Fragments!
https://linktr.ee/BowtieArtist
Currently creating Crystal Fragments!
https://linktr.ee/BowtieArtist
I maaaay have *slightly* updated the church exterior in New Woodbury...
Left: old version
Right: new version
Still tweaking details, but here's where I'm finally at!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Left: old version
Right: new version
Still tweaking details, but here's where I'm finally at!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
August 26, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I maaaay have *slightly* updated the church exterior in New Woodbury...
Left: old version
Right: new version
Still tweaking details, but here's where I'm finally at!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Left: old version
Right: new version
Still tweaking details, but here's where I'm finally at!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
New Kingdom Hearts IV trailer revealed tonight! The book scene was eating at me, so I did this.
What was really tricky was the final letter on each line, which was overlaid on each other (frame by frame).
Any ideas? Definitely ciphered.
#kingdomhearts #khiv #cipher #puzzle #translation
What was really tricky was the final letter on each line, which was overlaid on each other (frame by frame).
Any ideas? Definitely ciphered.
#kingdomhearts #khiv #cipher #puzzle #translation
August 16, 2026 at 4:54 AM
New Kingdom Hearts IV trailer revealed tonight! The book scene was eating at me, so I did this.
What was really tricky was the final letter on each line, which was overlaid on each other (frame by frame).
Any ideas? Definitely ciphered.
#kingdomhearts #khiv #cipher #puzzle #translation
What was really tricky was the final letter on each line, which was overlaid on each other (frame by frame).
Any ideas? Definitely ciphered.
#kingdomhearts #khiv #cipher #puzzle #translation
I've been mapping for four hours. I'm so tired. BUT! I'm very happy with how this is coming out so far!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
July 8, 2026 at 5:36 AM
I've been mapping for four hours. I'm so tired. BUT! I'm very happy with how this is coming out so far!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
🌟 The next crafting menu: Potions!
Brew new potions unavailable in shops, using materials obtained from enemies.
This is the third crafting-style addition to the game, alongside Cooking and Tea Brewing!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Brew new potions unavailable in shops, using materials obtained from enemies.
This is the third crafting-style addition to the game, alongside Cooking and Tea Brewing!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
June 27, 2026 at 5:19 AM
🌟 The next crafting menu: Potions!
Brew new potions unavailable in shops, using materials obtained from enemies.
This is the third crafting-style addition to the game, alongside Cooking and Tea Brewing!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Brew new potions unavailable in shops, using materials obtained from enemies.
This is the third crafting-style addition to the game, alongside Cooking and Tea Brewing!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Just about done with remaking the hotel bar, so here's a sneak peak at the old vs the new!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
June 24, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Just about done with remaking the hotel bar, so here's a sneak peak at the old vs the new!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Haven't shown off any actual art in a while, so here's a rough draft of the new version of Jake/Pez!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
June 21, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Haven't shown off any actual art in a while, so here's a rough draft of the new version of Jake/Pez!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Working on the next area, so here's a preview! Can't wait to show y'all what I have in my head about this room.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
June 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Working on the next area, so here's a preview! Can't wait to show y'all what I have in my head about this room.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
🗺️ Updates to older maps!
I'm happy to say I'm pretty confident with my lighting/shading nowadays. 😁
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'm happy to say I'm pretty confident with my lighting/shading nowadays. 😁
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
June 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
🗺️ Updates to older maps!
I'm happy to say I'm pretty confident with my lighting/shading nowadays. 😁
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'm happy to say I'm pretty confident with my lighting/shading nowadays. 😁
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Sorry for the radio silence for a while, folks. Been having some declining health recently.
I'll get back to everything soon, but I'm taking things a bit slower than usual.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'll get back to everything soon, but I'm taking things a bit slower than usual.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
April 18, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Sorry for the radio silence for a while, folks. Been having some declining health recently.
I'll get back to everything soon, but I'm taking things a bit slower than usual.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'll get back to everything soon, but I'm taking things a bit slower than usual.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I forgot how long it took to make a video, and got burnt out. But episode 2 is finally here!
youtu.be/BqmLTCnjHa0
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
youtu.be/BqmLTCnjHa0
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Getting Started with RPG Maker VX Ace | Episode 2: Making a Map!
YouTube video by AurumShift
youtu.be
April 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I forgot how long it took to make a video, and got burnt out. But episode 2 is finally here!
youtu.be/BqmLTCnjHa0
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
youtu.be/BqmLTCnjHa0
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
It has been a few years since the Tutorial level has had an update. What a change! I especially love how the reading nook turned out.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
March 27, 2026 at 8:43 AM
It has been a few years since the Tutorial level has had an update. What a change! I especially love how the reading nook turned out.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I've had tea bags in my game's database for years now. Finally...you can brew tea.
This will be separate from normal cooking recipes. As of right now, you can only brew from kettles in Pavilion Leaves, a tea shop.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
This will be separate from normal cooking recipes. As of right now, you can only brew from kettles in Pavilion Leaves, a tea shop.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
March 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
I've had tea bags in my game's database for years now. Finally...you can brew tea.
This will be separate from normal cooking recipes. As of right now, you can only brew from kettles in Pavilion Leaves, a tea shop.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
This will be separate from normal cooking recipes. As of right now, you can only brew from kettles in Pavilion Leaves, a tea shop.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Getting Started with RPG Maker VX Ace | Episode 1
YouTube video by AurumShift
youtu.be
March 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Starting a new video series (and new channel), take a look!
youtu.be/xap46xiyhmE?...
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
youtu.be/xap46xiyhmE?...
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
RPG Maker VX Ace For Beginners | 4,000+ Hour Dev
YouTube video by AurumShift
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Starting a new video series (and new channel), take a look!
youtu.be/xap46xiyhmE?...
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
youtu.be/xap46xiyhmE?...
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Remade a VERY old draft map from back in the day.
Just remember, a little lighting and shading can change the way your map feels. It isn't just the tileset that matters!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Just remember, a little lighting and shading can change the way your map feels. It isn't just the tileset that matters!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
January 28, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Remade a VERY old draft map from back in the day.
Just remember, a little lighting and shading can change the way your map feels. It isn't just the tileset that matters!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Just remember, a little lighting and shading can change the way your map feels. It isn't just the tileset that matters!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Working on fixing the old HUD for the Invaders-style minigame! So far, a major improvement to the previous version.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Working on fixing the old HUD for the Invaders-style minigame! So far, a major improvement to the previous version.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Hey, 2026! I'm back!
Sorry for the hiatus, I had to take a break. Remember, breaks are important, and ALLOWING yourself a break is even more important.
That being said, here's your first screenshot of the year!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Sorry for the hiatus, I had to take a break. Remember, breaks are important, and ALLOWING yourself a break is even more important.
That being said, here's your first screenshot of the year!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
January 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Hey, 2026! I'm back!
Sorry for the hiatus, I had to take a break. Remember, breaks are important, and ALLOWING yourself a break is even more important.
That being said, here's your first screenshot of the year!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Sorry for the hiatus, I had to take a break. Remember, breaks are important, and ALLOWING yourself a break is even more important.
That being said, here's your first screenshot of the year!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
As a bonus, here's my favorite assets I've made for the game from 2025. Some are simple frankensteining together or edits of RTP, others are completely from scratch.
Happy 2025!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Happy 2025!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 AM
As a bonus, here's my favorite assets I've made for the game from 2025. Some are simple frankensteining together or edits of RTP, others are completely from scratch.
Happy 2025!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Happy 2025!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
A message from myself, as well as a progress report of the game, to close off 2025.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a demo out before the end of the year. We'll be pushing strong for progress in 2026!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a demo out before the end of the year. We'll be pushing strong for progress in 2026!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
January 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
A message from myself, as well as a progress report of the game, to close off 2025.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a demo out before the end of the year. We'll be pushing strong for progress in 2026!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a demo out before the end of the year. We'll be pushing strong for progress in 2026!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Originally, I was aiming for a Christmas release of a new demo for Crystal Fragments. However, there's still so much more to be done and tested.
I'm going to need a little more time. New Years Eve is the new date to look out for!
I'm going to need a little more time. New Years Eve is the new date to look out for!
December 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Originally, I was aiming for a Christmas release of a new demo for Crystal Fragments. However, there's still so much more to be done and tested.
I'm going to need a little more time. New Years Eve is the new date to look out for!
I'm going to need a little more time. New Years Eve is the new date to look out for!
The names of each chest type are finalized!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
December 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The names of each chest type are finalized!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
If it seems I've been a bit quiet about the behind-the-scenes stuff, its because I've been hard at work on a big update.
I've been tirelessly replaying portions of the game, fixing as much as I can as I play through.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I've been tirelessly replaying portions of the game, fixing as much as I can as I play through.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
December 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If it seems I've been a bit quiet about the behind-the-scenes stuff, its because I've been hard at work on a big update.
I've been tirelessly replaying portions of the game, fixing as much as I can as I play through.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
I've been tirelessly replaying portions of the game, fixing as much as I can as I play through.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
A new shop is opening in Carrasco soon. Also, sneak peak at an update to the time window...complete with current weather icon!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A new shop is opening in Carrasco soon. Also, sneak peak at an update to the time window...complete with current weather icon!
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Grandma has FINALLY been updated! She now has a face graphic and her sprite has been updated to reflect the art.
Lots of updates being done in the background, like the OoB fix and finalizing a slew of cutscenes.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Lots of updates being done in the background, like the OoB fix and finalizing a slew of cutscenes.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Grandma has FINALLY been updated! She now has a face graphic and her sprite has been updated to reflect the art.
Lots of updates being done in the background, like the OoB fix and finalizing a slew of cutscenes.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Lots of updates being done in the background, like the OoB fix and finalizing a slew of cutscenes.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Finally updated the Card Import menu!
Friend cards are from other players, Special and Secret, well...I'll explain those another time.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Friend cards are from other players, Special and Secret, well...I'll explain those another time.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Finally updated the Card Import menu!
Friend cards are from other players, Special and Secret, well...I'll explain those another time.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame
Friend cards are from other players, Special and Secret, well...I'll explain those another time.
#rpgmaker | #vxace | #indiegamedev | #indiedev | #indiegame