🤡 Viv Pretzle 🎪
@vivpretzle.itch.io
๑ they/she
๑ clown jewel covering indie media @ big top indies
๑ smells like tent fabric and funfetti cake
๑ [email protected]
๑ clown jewel covering indie media @ big top indies
๑ smells like tent fabric and funfetti cake
๑ [email protected]
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🤡 Viv Pretzle 🎪
@vivpretzle.itch.io
· Aug 20
Hi! I'm Viv Pretzle. (They/She)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
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btw don't say AI art. say AI images. don't say AI articles or books, say AI text.
haven't figured out what to substitute for AI code, but maybe AI technical debt works lmao
haven't figured out what to substitute for AI code, but maybe AI technical debt works lmao
October 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
btw don't say AI art. say AI images. don't say AI articles or books, say AI text.
haven't figured out what to substitute for AI code, but maybe AI technical debt works lmao
haven't figured out what to substitute for AI code, but maybe AI technical debt works lmao
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October 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Just to be clear about Big Top Indies: It is NOT JUST FOR INDIE GAMES.
I wanna cover indie works across ALL mediums. Animation, music, art, etc.
The reason why it appears to be just for indie games is because that's the community I come from. Don't let that stop you from sharing your work with me.
I wanna cover indie works across ALL mediums. Animation, music, art, etc.
The reason why it appears to be just for indie games is because that's the community I come from. Don't let that stop you from sharing your work with me.
October 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Just to be clear about Big Top Indies: It is NOT JUST FOR INDIE GAMES.
I wanna cover indie works across ALL mediums. Animation, music, art, etc.
The reason why it appears to be just for indie games is because that's the community I come from. Don't let that stop you from sharing your work with me.
I wanna cover indie works across ALL mediums. Animation, music, art, etc.
The reason why it appears to be just for indie games is because that's the community I come from. Don't let that stop you from sharing your work with me.
Reposted by 🤡 Viv Pretzle 🎪
I have a voice! and I made a VA reel with it!
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
August 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I have a voice! and I made a VA reel with it!
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
It's hotter than the devil's ballsack outside because people keep making ugly ass genAI food flyers I'm so annoyed ;-;
September 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
It's hotter than the devil's ballsack outside because people keep making ugly ass genAI food flyers I'm so annoyed ;-;
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Time to make learning fun with sandwiches & smalltalk at The Edutainment Vortex Diner! Meet ageless, immortal teachers. Get good grades or embrace your inner problem child! Be not afraid. Let's inherit a terrible burden together. Releasing FOR FREE Dec 7! store.steampowered.com/app/4993020/...
August 31, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Time to make learning fun with sandwiches & smalltalk at The Edutainment Vortex Diner! Meet ageless, immortal teachers. Get good grades or embrace your inner problem child! Be not afraid. Let's inherit a terrible burden together. Releasing FOR FREE Dec 7! store.steampowered.com/app/4993020/...
More toxic yuri games pls I need more pathetic and useless women who people love anyway
August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
More toxic yuri games pls I need more pathetic and useless women who people love anyway
Hi! I have revamped my Patreon. (:
After years of opening and closing this thing, I've finally reached a state where I feel like I can keep this going long-term.
The first monthly update is live and free for all members. Future monthly updates will only be for paid members.
After years of opening and closing this thing, I've finally reached a state where I feel like I can keep this going long-term.
The first monthly update is live and free for all members. Future monthly updates will only be for paid members.
Monthly Update #1 (8/26/26) | Viv Pretzle
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first monthly update from me: Viv Pretzle! This will be more of a debrief/progress update, just to get you famil
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August 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Hi! I have revamped my Patreon. (:
After years of opening and closing this thing, I've finally reached a state where I feel like I can keep this going long-term.
The first monthly update is live and free for all members. Future monthly updates will only be for paid members.
After years of opening and closing this thing, I've finally reached a state where I feel like I can keep this going long-term.
The first monthly update is live and free for all members. Future monthly updates will only be for paid members.
Still thinking about the time @epistellar.bsky.social and I had an esports conversation (when I still worked in that industry AND after I left it) and I mentioned the concept of a "third narrative" and it blew their mind.
Maybe it's time I finally write an article about it...........
Maybe it's time I finally write an article about it...........
August 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Still thinking about the time @epistellar.bsky.social and I had an esports conversation (when I still worked in that industry AND after I left it) and I mentioned the concept of a "third narrative" and it blew their mind.
Maybe it's time I finally write an article about it...........
Maybe it's time I finally write an article about it...........
Jumping back into Our Wonderland (@justacarrot.bsky.social) again after so long (TL;DR caught up to Orlam/Gidget's route YEARS ago before Life got in the way) and OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED
What Happened
ALT: What Happened
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August 25, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Jumping back into Our Wonderland (@justacarrot.bsky.social) again after so long (TL;DR caught up to Orlam/Gidget's route YEARS ago before Life got in the way) and OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED
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💜💚 HELLO, BLUESKY! 🤍🖤
We are Aspective Media, a social space dedicated to showcasing asexual, aromantic, and aspec creatives, with a focus on indie works.
Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/aspectivemed...
Join our Discord:
discord.gg/wyb3qqZWmm
We are Aspective Media, a social space dedicated to showcasing asexual, aromantic, and aspec creatives, with a focus on indie works.
Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/aspectivemed...
Join our Discord:
discord.gg/wyb3qqZWmm
Join the Aspective Media Discord Server!
Check out the Aspective Media community on Discord - hang out with 51 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.gg
August 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM
💜💚 HELLO, BLUESKY! 🤍🖤
We are Aspective Media, a social space dedicated to showcasing asexual, aromantic, and aspec creatives, with a focus on indie works.
Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/aspectivemed...
Join our Discord:
discord.gg/wyb3qqZWmm
We are Aspective Media, a social space dedicated to showcasing asexual, aromantic, and aspec creatives, with a focus on indie works.
Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/aspectivemed...
Join our Discord:
discord.gg/wyb3qqZWmm
Question for game devs:
Do you enjoy watching full playthroughs of your game on YouTube? Or do you prefer watching shorter videos that show highlights of your game?
Do you enjoy watching full playthroughs of your game on YouTube? Or do you prefer watching shorter videos that show highlights of your game?
August 22, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Question for game devs:
Do you enjoy watching full playthroughs of your game on YouTube? Or do you prefer watching shorter videos that show highlights of your game?
Do you enjoy watching full playthroughs of your game on YouTube? Or do you prefer watching shorter videos that show highlights of your game?
Hi! I'm Viv Pretzle. (They/She)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
August 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Hi! I'm Viv Pretzle. (They/She)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
I share my love for indie media (games, films, books, music, etc) & indie creatives through writing and social media.
Outlets:
🎪 @bigtopindies.com (Main vertical)
🍋 @citrusea.bsky.social (Southeast Asian vertical)
👓 @aspective.bsky.social (Ace/Aro/Aspec vertical)
this is for all indie creatives but since a majority of people in my network here are game devs I'm going to tailor it to you all:
please keep your games alive. If you need to take a break for health reasons, please do. But please do not give up on your games. You never know who you'll reach.
please keep your games alive. If you need to take a break for health reasons, please do. But please do not give up on your games. You never know who you'll reach.
August 19, 2026 at 12:28 AM
this is for all indie creatives but since a majority of people in my network here are game devs I'm going to tailor it to you all:
please keep your games alive. If you need to take a break for health reasons, please do. But please do not give up on your games. You never know who you'll reach.
please keep your games alive. If you need to take a break for health reasons, please do. But please do not give up on your games. You never know who you'll reach.
Any game directed by Mei (@meiri.itch.io) is a GOTY banger. Possibly even GOTM (game of the month).
Most certainly GOTD (game of the day)
(the day is whenever the game gets released)
Most certainly GOTD (game of the day)
(the day is whenever the game gets released)
August 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Any game directed by Mei (@meiri.itch.io) is a GOTY banger. Possibly even GOTM (game of the month).
Most certainly GOTD (game of the day)
(the day is whenever the game gets released)
Most certainly GOTD (game of the day)
(the day is whenever the game gets released)
I have a voice! and I made a VA reel with it!
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
August 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I have a voice! and I made a VA reel with it!
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
You need a quirky voice for your silly little character? A touch of ✨ dramatique ✨ for your thriller? Perhaps you just want to hear me yap about my favourite pizza toppings?
Das me. I'm the clown for the job. (:
Reposted by 🤡 Viv Pretzle 🎪
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
The best way I can describe the goal of Big Top Indies is "the digital equivalent of an old-timey pizza/ramen shop with one item only and it's just one old woman who makes every order by hand and delivers it to you directly from her flame-resistant palms"
July 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The best way I can describe the goal of Big Top Indies is "the digital equivalent of an old-timey pizza/ramen shop with one item only and it's just one old woman who makes every order by hand and delivers it to you directly from her flame-resistant palms"
Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain from @fictionfactorygames.com is worth every full-priced penny. A true work of art. I get more happy the more I play it.
July 30, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain from @fictionfactorygames.com is worth every full-priced penny. A true work of art. I get more happy the more I play it.
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🎮 Released: PLEASE NOTICE WHEN I'M GONE 🎮
A timed esoteric experience. You have 45 minutes. Solve puzzles, investigate documents, draw, and remember the hurt.
💝Free, playable in-browser.
💝Original artwork
💝Interactive page
PLAY: meirigames.com.br/downloads/ga...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev #game
A timed esoteric experience. You have 45 minutes. Solve puzzles, investigate documents, draw, and remember the hurt.
💝Free, playable in-browser.
💝Original artwork
💝Interactive page
PLAY: meirigames.com.br/downloads/ga...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev #game
July 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
🎮 Released: PLEASE NOTICE WHEN I'M GONE 🎮
A timed esoteric experience. You have 45 minutes. Solve puzzles, investigate documents, draw, and remember the hurt.
💝Free, playable in-browser.
💝Original artwork
💝Interactive page
PLAY: meirigames.com.br/downloads/ga...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev #game
A timed esoteric experience. You have 45 minutes. Solve puzzles, investigate documents, draw, and remember the hurt.
💝Free, playable in-browser.
💝Original artwork
💝Interactive page
PLAY: meirigames.com.br/downloads/ga...
#VNDev #indiedev #gamedev #game
I guess while I'm on here I might as well do some word vomit, and if it reaches even one of you I'll be content.
Bluntly speaking, I started Big Top Indies because I want to be a reason (if not THE reason) a creative doesn't give up on their work before they get the Big Spotlight.
Bluntly speaking, I started Big Top Indies because I want to be a reason (if not THE reason) a creative doesn't give up on their work before they get the Big Spotlight.
July 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I guess while I'm on here I might as well do some word vomit, and if it reaches even one of you I'll be content.
Bluntly speaking, I started Big Top Indies because I want to be a reason (if not THE reason) a creative doesn't give up on their work before they get the Big Spotlight.
Bluntly speaking, I started Big Top Indies because I want to be a reason (if not THE reason) a creative doesn't give up on their work before they get the Big Spotlight.
Hope everyone's been doing well 💖
I'm still staying mostly offline, investing in myself (personal projects and overall health), and taking things slow.
I still think of the dear friends I have here. You know who you are.
Thanks for being here. You make a positive difference in this world. 😊
I'm still staying mostly offline, investing in myself (personal projects and overall health), and taking things slow.
I still think of the dear friends I have here. You know who you are.
Thanks for being here. You make a positive difference in this world. 😊
July 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Hope everyone's been doing well 💖
I'm still staying mostly offline, investing in myself (personal projects and overall health), and taking things slow.
I still think of the dear friends I have here. You know who you are.
Thanks for being here. You make a positive difference in this world. 😊
I'm still staying mostly offline, investing in myself (personal projects and overall health), and taking things slow.
I still think of the dear friends I have here. You know who you are.
Thanks for being here. You make a positive difference in this world. 😊
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New stuff on my shop! priro.bigcartel.com
Wallets, pencil cases, and BIG OL' sales on some shoulder jackets I'm looking to get outta my stockpile!!
Head on over to my shop for clothes, bags, stickers, and physical indie games! ♥️
Wallets, pencil cases, and BIG OL' sales on some shoulder jackets I'm looking to get outta my stockpile!!
Head on over to my shop for clothes, bags, stickers, and physical indie games! ♥️
July 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
New stuff on my shop! priro.bigcartel.com
Wallets, pencil cases, and BIG OL' sales on some shoulder jackets I'm looking to get outta my stockpile!!
Head on over to my shop for clothes, bags, stickers, and physical indie games! ♥️
Wallets, pencil cases, and BIG OL' sales on some shoulder jackets I'm looking to get outta my stockpile!!
Head on over to my shop for clothes, bags, stickers, and physical indie games! ♥️
Playing Cook Serve Forever from @chubigans.bsky.social and as a big Cook Serve fan who played all the CSDs, I absolutely love this game. the voice acting is wonderful and the new gameplay style is refreshing.
July 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Playing Cook Serve Forever from @chubigans.bsky.social and as a big Cook Serve fan who played all the CSDs, I absolutely love this game. the voice acting is wonderful and the new gameplay style is refreshing.
Got back into Fields of Mistria again and I still love it.
And Valen. I still love the lady doctor. ❤️
And Valen. I still love the lady doctor. ❤️
July 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Got back into Fields of Mistria again and I still love it.
And Valen. I still love the lady doctor. ❤️
And Valen. I still love the lady doctor. ❤️