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Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

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Lead Designer and CM for Smithy By Day https://store.steampowered.com/app/3782130/Smithy_By_Day/ | Co-Founder of https://freerangemusings.com/ | F2P @mtgarena.com enjoyer

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Fornari @kevinfornari.bsky.social · Jun 7

We've been developing a game for 11 months. It's like Dave the Diver's restaurant management but turn based and blacksmithing & resource gathering like caving in Stardew Valley.

We just launched our Steam page TODAY!

store.steampowered.com/app/3782130/...

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Smithy By Day on Steam

Smithy By Day is a relaxed, turn based, shop-manager where you control a party of three. Use magical tarot cards to craft wares by day, and use mastered spells to gather resources by night. Learn to r...

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Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Qualified with my new version of @magic.wizards.com Simic Zoo, just add elephants. WARNING: YOU MUST SING/ PLAY THIS SONG TO WIN: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_A9...

Speaker is Buh-Roh-Khen; card of the set ATM. Also, definitely need the Flood Maws; you lose too much to aggro without em

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January 31, 2026 at 9:36 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

7-0 Standard Challenge with @magic.wizards.com Simic Zoo. There's a ton of Izzet & Reanimator, so I'm taking out the Flood Maw's and adding 3 Lanterns.

I did two big misplays, but still feel really good about deck and my play. If I had money, I'd purchase the deck IRL😤

@mtgarena.com

January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Average turn-3 Standard game of @magic.wizards.com Simic

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December 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM

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@kevinfornari.bsky.social and I had the chance to play Azoove! Check it out here

www.youtube.com/live/Hu6jW3q...

#indiegames #whattoplay

Azoove Deck Builder Game

YouTube video by Indie Game Origin

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December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM

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@kevinfornari.bsky.social

October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

2000 puzzle rating. It's lit! @lichess.org

October 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Got three 7-win runs with @magic.wizards.com @mtgarena.com Selesnya Kona. Deck's great for Bo1; I think I wanna clean up the mana a bit - you need two white mana early. Also no reason for only 3 Evendo. Might cut 1 Seriema for something too.

#MTGArena #MTG

September 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Updated Smithy By Day Announcement Trailer!

youtu.be/IWlm2brqhJw

#indiegame #gamedev #simulationgame #Steam #UnrealEngine

Smithy By Day - Announcement Trailer

YouTube video by Galaxy Bunny Games

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September 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Finally got 7 wins in @magic.wizards.com @mtgarena.com! (in Bronze LUL). I've never built drafting as a skill and wanna get better. I draft green + another color (and rare draft lmao).

Might take it more seriously at some point and go back to in-person when I have free time.

#MTGArena #MTG

September 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

5-0 with my version of Kampo's @magic.wizards.com Dimir Midrange. I think I'm taking out the last Sunset Saboteur for a 4th bat or 3rd Tidebinder and then the deck's probably perfect. Also 26 lands vs. 25 feels SO GOOD.

Sideboarding is just 'put better cards in.'

@mtgarena.com #MTGArena #MTG

August 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

We can neither confirm nor deny the existence of duck building mechanics in Smithy By Day at this time🦆

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August 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

NEW CAPSULE ART JUST DROPPED BAYBEEEEEE

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August 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Another year 100 achieved, this time with Stone Man. Mob is such a fun troop and I think they bugfixed Steel Coat.

#indiegame #roguelike #Community #Steam #9kings

August 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Hello gamers!

I've found a cozy medieval game that I've really been enjoying and think y'all will like as well.

If you like Kingdom Come Deliverance or survival crafters, I would HIGHLY recommend Medieval Dynasty

steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...

#simulationgame #community #Steam

Steam Community :: Fornari :: Review for Medieval Dynasty

I don't like survival crafters, but I really like Medieval Dynasty. If you've played Kingdom Come Deliverance, this is like a vertical slice of KCD. The progression is great, the economy is unbelievab...

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August 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

New 9 Kings patch is awesome. I may have missed it, but I think they buffed/ bugfixed Greed's base. Having a lot of fun with it!

#indiegame #roguelike #community #Steam

August 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM

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@kevinfornari.bsky.social

I had a blast doing it!

John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · Aug 6

New interview dropped! Loved getting the chance to talk to @kevinfornari.bsky.social about Smithy By Day!

Fornari @kevinfornari.bsky.social · Aug 6

Awesome interview with @johnaljets.bsky.social! We talk about Smithy By Day and how every game is either a rhythm game or a puzzle game.

youtu.be/07iM_lqrgYg?...

#indiegame #gamedev #simulationgame #Steam #UnrealEngine

August 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

A Shop Management Game With A Twist! – Interview with Smithy By Day Developer Kevin Fornari

YouTube video by John Aljets

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August 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

What the heck was @jotapon.bsky.social programming in the dark?

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August 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

When you have a 124/124 and still lose next turn. Feels bad for the opponent.

#MTGArena #MTG

August 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

VOD of the interview I did with @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social. It was such a great experience before, during and after the show. Check it out!

www.twitch.tv/videos/25291...

#indiegame #gamedev #community #Steam #UnrealEngine

🔴 Combining Game Design and Community Management w/ Kevin Fornari (Galaxy Bunny Games) - gamingcopywriter on Twitch

gamingcopywriter went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Software and Game Development VOD now.

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August 4, 2025 at 4:22 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Following up our last barrel-related post, here's a screenshot of many barrels!

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August 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Another live talk is coming at y'all, this time in the form of an interview!

On Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM I will be interviewed live on twitch here twitch.tv/GamingCopywr....

Expect many more interviews soon™!

#indiegame #gamedev #simulationgame #Steam #UnrealEngine

Twitch

Twitch is the world

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August 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM

Fornari

@kevinfornari.bsky.social

Since Steam is hosting its Racing Fest, Smithy By Day will now be a racing game! Next month, it'll be a rhythm game and who knows what's next!!!

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