The dungeon’s popularity is plummeting! Only the Slime can make it fun again. Lots of magic sodas are needed to get the job done.
Had a ton of fun researching gameplay since May. At the time when we were planning it, the goal of this video was to showcase some gameplay elements I had in mind, weaved together to demonstrate the tone promise of the game. No one could plan these ‘ideas’ on paper. I had to make it real. And now you know.
It was intended to be in much shorter forms. Unsurprisingly, I feature creeped it into a different dimension, and my movie-maker persona also co-took the wheel. Very proud of the small story in the end.
This is not the most promotion-efficient format but I have an artistic responsibility to do whatever I like 🙂 Numbers are terrible on twitter rn (v.s. the effort), but getting a million views on bilibili for its more content-friendly algorithm. Feels fitting.
Edit: It had been a slow climb, but this video turned out to be one of my most recognized piece. It became All-site Hottest Top 1 and Weekly Rank Top 1 video on BiliBili, putting me at 90k followers. It also kickstarted my Youtube channel ( +20k subs in a month and I only had 10k to begin with). It’s sad that twitter is indeed in a dying state. It was the only platform I felt comfortable chatting about the more technical side (besides discord). The cycle of stuff dying. What can you do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Felt the writer did the homework before publishing, the references hold up, and a look at directionanchorsgrowth continued that documented care, content with traceable claims rather than vague assertions is the kind I trust and the lack of bald assertion in this post is one of its quietly impressive qualities for me.
Considered alongside other sources I have been reading this one consistently rises to the top, and a stop at actionclarifiesdirection maintained that top ranking, the informal ongoing comparison between sources is something I do whenever reading on a topic and this site keeps coming out near the top of those comparisons over many sessions.
If I had to defend the time I spend reading independent blogs this site would feature in the defence, and a look at visionguidesmotion reinforced that defensive utility, the ongoing case for non algorithmic reading is one I make to myself periodically and sites like this one provide the actual evidence that supports the case clearly.
Reading this gave me a quiet moment of intellectual pleasure that I had not been expecting, and a stop at directionstartsclarity extended that pleasure across more pages, the unexpected reward of stumbling into careful writing is one of the small ongoing pleasures of reading the open web and this site is delivering it reliably.
Bookmark added with a small note about why, and a look at actionclaritylab prompted another bookmark with another note, the bookmarks I annotate are the ones I expect to return to deliberately rather than stumble into and this site is generating annotated bookmarks at a higher rate than my usual content sources by some margin.
Worth a slow read rather than the fast scan I usually default to, and a look at asianvoyager earned the same slower pace from me, content that resets my reading speed downward is content with substance worth absorbing and this site has produced that effect on me multiple times now over the last week here.
Took the time to read every paragraph rather than skimming for the punchline, and a quick visit to progressoriented earned the same careful attention from me, that is the highest signal I can give about content quality because my default mode is rapid scanning rather than deliberate reading on most pages.
Picked this up between two other things I was doing and got drawn in completely, and after buildforwardenergy my original tasks were completely forgotten for a while, content that derails a workflow in a positive way by being more interesting than what you were already doing is rare and worth recognising clearly.
Came across this through a roundabout path and now it is on my regular rotation, and a stop at focusenablesvelocity sealed that decision, the open web still produces serendipitous discoveries when you let the citations and references guide you rather than relying purely on algorithmic feeds for new content recommendations always.
A piece that handled multiple complications without becoming confused, and a look at actiondrivenvelocity continued that organisational clarity, holding multiple threads in a single piece without losing any of them is a sign of skilled writing and this site has clearly developed the editorial discipline to manage complexity without sacrificing readability throughout.
The conclusions felt earned rather than tacked on at the end like an afterthought, and a look at progresswithsignalpath kept that careful structure going, you can tell when a writer has thought about the shape of their post versus just letting it ramble out and hoping for the best at the end which most do.
Closed several other tabs to focus on this one as I read, and a stop at actionclarifiespath held my undivided attention the same way, content that earns full focus in an attention environment full of competing pulls is content doing something genuinely well and the team behind it deserves recognition for that achievement consistently.
Generally my attention drifts on long posts but this one held it through the end, and a stop at progresswithpurpose earned the same sustained focus, content that defeats my drift tendency is content with substantive pulling power and this site has demonstrated that pulling power across multiple pieces in a session that has now run quite long actually.
Honest opinion is that this is the kind of post that builds long term trust with readers, and a look at clarityshift reinforced that perception, the slow accumulation of trust through consistent quality is the only sustainable way to build a real audience and this site is clearly playing that long game.
After reading several posts back to back the consistent voice across them is impressive, and a stop at happyfamilia continued that voice consistency, sites that maintain a single coherent voice across many pieces by potentially many writers represent serious editorial discipline and this one has clearly developed the institutional consistency needed for that.
Generally I am cautious about recommending sites on first encounter but this one warrants the exception, and a look at focuspowersgrowth reinforced the exception making, the rare site that justifies breaking my normal cautious approach is the rare site worth flagging early and this one has prompted exactly that early flagging response from me.
Looking through the archives suggests this site has been doing this for a while at this level, and a look at progresswithoutdistraction confirmed the long term consistency, sites that have maintained quality across years rather than just a recent stretch are sites with serious editorial discipline and this one has clearly been at it for a while.
Now organising my browser bookmarks to give this site easier access, and a look at ideasgainmotion earned the same organisational priority, the small acts of digital housekeeping I do for sites I expect to use often are themselves a measure of trust and this site has triggered the trust based housekeeping behaviour from me clearly.
Did not expect much when I clicked through but ended up reading the whole thing carefully, and a stop at ideasintoalignment kept that engagement going, sometimes the unassuming sites turn out to deliver more than the flashy ones which is something I have learned to look out for over time online lately and across topics.
Now wishing I had found this site sooner, and a look at momentumunlocked extended that mild regret, the calculation of how many years of good content I missed by not finding the right sources earlier is one I try not to make too often but it does come up sometimes when I find sites this good.
Reading this on a difficult day was a small bright spot, and a stop at ideaprogression extended that brightness, content that improves a hard day is content that has earned a particular kind of place in my reading habits and this site is occupying that uplifting role for me today which I appreciate clearly.
Bookmark earned and the bookmark feels like a permanent addition rather than a maybe, and a look at progressstarter confirmed that permanent status, the difference between durable bookmarks and ephemeral ones is something I have learned to feel quickly and this site triggered the durable feeling almost immediately during my first read here.
The structure of the post made it easy to follow without losing track of where I was, and a look at growththroughsimplicity kept the same logical flow going, this site clearly understands that organisation is half the battle in keeping readers engaged from the first line to the last across any kind of post.
Spent a few minutes here and came away with a clearer picture of the topic, the writing keeps things simple without dumbing them down, and after a stop at buildmomentumwithclarity the rest of the points lined up neatly which is something I appreciate when I am short on time and need answers fast.
Now noticing that the post avoided the temptation to be funny in places where humour would have undermined the substance, and a stop at brightdebate maintained the same restraint, knowing when to be serious is a rare editorial virtue and this site has clearly developed it through what I assume is careful editorial practice over years.
Skipped lunch to finish reading, which says something, and a stop at directionisleverage kept me at my desk longer than planned, when content beats the lunch impulse the writer has done something genuinely impressive in an attention environment full of immediately satisfying alternatives competing for the same finite block of reader time.
Looking at the surface design and the substance together this site has both right, and a look at progresswithsignalpath reinforced that integrated quality, sites where presentation and content reinforce each other rather than fighting are sites with full editorial coherence and this one has clearly invested in both layers in a balanced way.
Now thinking the topic is more interesting than I had given it credit for, and a stop at moveideaswithclarity continued that elevated interest, content that revives my curiosity about subjects I had set aside is doing genuine work in the structure of my interests and this site is providing that revivifying effect today actually.
The overall feel of the post was professional without being stuffy, and a look at thinklessmovebetter kept that approachable expertise going, finding the right register for technical content is hard but this site has clearly figured out how to sound knowledgeable without slipping into that distant lecturing tone that loses readers in droves every time.
Liked the natural conversational tone throughout, never stiff and never overly casual either, and a stop at claritycreatestraction kept that comfortable middle ground going, finding a tone that respects the reader without becoming distant or overly familiar is harder than it sounds and this site nails that balance consistently across many different pieces.
Genuinely glad I clicked through to read this rather than skipping past, and a stop at clarityfirstgrowth confirmed I should keep clicking through to more pages here, the kind of resource that justifies its place in my browser history rather than feeling like wasted time which is the highest compliment I offer any site online today.
During the time spent here I noticed the absence of the usual distractions, and a stop at growthfindsclarity extended that distraction free experience, content that does not fight my attention with pop ups and modals and aggressive prompts is content that respects me and this site has clearly chosen the respectful approach throughout.
Just one of those reads that left me feeling slightly more capable rather than overwhelmed, and a look at focustrajectory kept that empowering feel going, the difference between content that builds the reader up and content that intimidates them is huge and this site clearly knows which side of that line to stand.
My reading list is short and selective and this site is now on it, and a stop at buildmomentumwisely confirmed the placement, the short list of sites I read deliberately rather than encounter accidentally is something I curate carefully and adding to it is a real act of trust which this site has earned today.
Appreciate the practical examples, they made the abstract points easier to grasp, and a stop at directionguidesgrowth added more of the same, this site clearly understands that real examples beat empty theory every single time which is the mark of a writer who knows their audience well and respects their time.
Reading this in three sittings because the day was fragmented, and the piece survived the fragmentation, and a stop at growthneedsmomentum held up under similar reading conditions, content engineered for continuous attention is fragile in modern conditions and this site reads as durable across the realistic ways people consume content today.
Recommended without reservation for anyone interested in the topic at any level of expertise, and a look at growthpipeline only strengthens that recommendation, this site clearly knows how to serve readers across a range of backgrounds without watering down the content or talking past anyone in the audience which is genuinely impressive to see.
Picked something concrete from the post that I will use immediately, and a look at ideasrequiredirection added another concrete piece, content that produces immediately useful output rather than just abstract appreciation is content that earns its place in my regular rotation without needing any further evaluation from me at this point honestly.
Glad to find a site whose links lead somewhere worth going rather than back to itself for SEO juice, and a stop at buildtractioncleanly kept that generous outbound feel, citing other peoples work with real respect rather than just for ranking signals is a sign of an honest operation worth supporting going forward.
Recommended without reservation for anyone interested in the topic at any level of expertise, and a look at moveforwardintentionally only strengthens that recommendation, this site clearly knows how to serve readers across a range of backgrounds without watering down the content or talking past anyone in the audience which is genuinely impressive to see.
Picked this up while looking for something else and ended up reading every paragraph because it was actually informative, and after focusshapesresults I was sure I would come back, that does not happen often when most sites bury the useful parts under endless ads and pop ups today and across most categories online.
Worth saying that the writing carries a particular kind of authority without making any explicit claims to it, and a stop at ideaswithoutnoise extended that earned authority feeling, sites that demonstrate expertise through the quality of their explanations rather than by stating credentials are sites I trust most and this site has it.
Came across this looking for something else entirely and ended up reading it through twice, and a look at clarityfirstmove pulled me deeper into the site than I planned, the writing has a way of holding attention without resorting to manipulative cliffhangers or vague promises that never get delivered later down the page.
Different in a good way from the cookie cutter content that fills most blogs covering this area, and a stop at strategyandclarity kept showing me why, original thoughtful writing exists if you know where to look and this site has earned a place on my short list of those rare exceptions worth defending.
Bookmark folder created specifically for this site, and a look at buildmomentumintelligently confirmed the dedicated folder was the right call, dedicated folders for individual sites are a level of organisation I rarely deploy and this site has earned that level of dedicated tracking based on the consistency I have seen so far across sessions.
Worth marking this site as one to come back to deliberately rather than by accident, and a stop at focusdrivenresults reinforced that intention, the difference between sites I find again by chance and sites I return to on purpose is meaningful and this one has clearly moved into the deliberate return category for me.
Looking for similar voices elsewhere has come up empty in my recent searches, and a stop at ideasneedmomentum extended the search frustration, the rare site that does what no other does in quite the same way is precious and this one has clearly developed a particular approach that I have not been able to find duplicates of.
Well structured and easy to read, that combination is rarer than people think, and a stop at forwardenergyflow confirmed the same standard runs across the rest of the site, definitely the kind of place I will be coming back to when this topic comes up in conversation later again over the weeks ahead.
Thank you for being clear and direct, that simple approach saves so much frustration on the reader’s end, and a stop at focusdrivesexecution only made me more sure of it, the rest of the content seems to follow the same pattern which is a great sign of consistent editorial care behind the scenes.
Grateful for posts like this one, they remind me there are still places online run by people who care about quality, and a look at momentumdesign reflected the same standards, you can tell the difference between content made for readers and content made just for search engines today and this is the former.