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)_/¯
Now noticing how rare it is to find a site that does not feel rushed, and a look at growthnavigationpath extended that calm pace, content produced without time pressure has a different quality than content shipped to meet a deadline and this site reads as written without urgency which produces a different and better experience for readers.
Now placing this in the same category as a few other sites I have come to trust, and a look at buildsmartmotion continued the placement decision, the small category of fully trusted sites is one I extend rarely and only after multiple positive reading sessions and this site has earned the category placement methodically over time.
Now noticing that the post did not mention the writer at all, focus stayed on the topic, and a look at progresswithdirectionalforce continued that author absent quality, content that disappears the writer to focus on the substance is a particular kind of generosity and this site has clearly chosen the substance over the personality consistently.
Genuinely glad I clicked through to read this rather than skipping past, and a stop at clarityactivatorhub 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.
Glad I gave this fifteen minutes rather than the usual three minute skim, and a look at directionenergizesaction earned the same investment, time spent on quality content is rarely wasted but the reverse is also true and learning which sites deserve which kind of attention is part of being a careful online reader.
Now feeling something close to gratitude for the fact this site exists, and a look at peacefulstay extended that gratitude, the rare site that produces this kind of response is the rare site worth defending in conversations about whether the modern internet is still capable of producing genuinely valuable independent content for serious adults.
Now thinking about how to apply some of this to a project I have been planning, and a look at uniquevoyager added more material for the planning, content that connects to my actual creative work rather than just being interesting in the abstract is the kind that earns priority placement in my reading rotation consistently going forward.
Came across this and immediately thought of a friend who would enjoy it, and a stop at beautycanvas also reminded me of someone, content that triggers the urge to share is content that has earned my recommendation and this site has earned multiple from me already across different conversations during the week.
Now appreciating that I did not feel exhausted after reading, and a stop at focusforwardpath extended that energising quality, content that leaves me with more attention than it consumed is rare and the gap between draining and energising content is real over the course of a typical day spent reading widely online.
Bookmark added without hesitation after finishing, and a look at hoppyharbor confirmed I should bookmark the homepage too rather than just this page, the rare site that earns category level trust rather than just single article approval is the kind I want to rely on across many different topics over time.
Felt the writer did the homework before publishing, the references hold up, and a look at ideaprogression 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.
Reading this prompted me to send the link to two different people for two different reasons, and a stop at modernhaven provided ammunition for a third share, content that suits multiple audiences without being generic enough to be useless to any of them is genuinely valuable and this site has that multi audience quality clearly.
Thanks for the clean writing, no broken sentences and no awkward translations like some other sites have, and a quick stop at activevoyage kept that polish going nicely, it really does make a difference when a reader can move through a page without tripping on every line or going back to reread.
Definitely a recommend from me, anyone curious about the topic should check this out, and a look at buildprogressdeliberately adds even more reason for that, the depth and quality combine to make this site one I will be pointing people toward whenever similar conversations come up over the months ahead at work or socially.
Reading this gave me a small mental break from the heavier reading I had been doing, and a stop at clarityactivates extended that lighter feel, content that provides relief without becoming trivial is harder to produce than people realise and this site has clearly figured out how to be light without being shallow at all.
Took a screenshot of one section to come back to later, and a stop at actionpathway prompted another saved tab, the urge to capture and revisit specific pieces of content is something I rarely feel but when I do it tells me the work is worth more than the average passing read for sure.
Genuinely changed how I think about a small piece of the topic, which does not happen often online, and a look at focusunlockspath added another nudge in the same direction, the kind of writing that earns a small mental shift rather than just confirming what you already thought before reading is a sign of careful thought.
Considered as a whole this site has developed a coherent point of view that comes through in individual pieces, and a look at growthwithforwardmotion continued displaying that coherence, sites with a unified perspective rather than a grab bag of takes are sites with editorial maturity and this one has clearly developed that maturity through years of work.
Bookmark earned and the bookmark feels like a permanent addition rather than a maybe, and a look at claritydrivesvelocity 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.
High quality writing, no marketing speak and no buzzwords that mean nothing, and a stop at quantumleafhub kept that going, simple direct content that actually communicates something is harder to find than it should be and this is one of the rare places that gets it right consistently across many different posts.
Reading this in three sittings because the day was fragmented, and the piece survived the fragmentation, and a stop at brightlivinghub 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.
Genuinely good work, the kind that holds up over multiple readings without losing its appeal, and a stop at stellarpath kept that going, definitely a site I will be returning to and probably mentioning to others who work in or care about this particular area of interest today and in coming weeks.
Loved the writing voice here, friendly without being fake and confident without being arrogant, and a stop at momentumworkflow carried the same tone forward, the kind of personality that makes a reader feel welcome rather than lectured at which is a balance plenty of writers struggle to find no matter how long they have been at it.
If you asked me to point to a recent positive sign for the open web this site would be near the top, and a stop at calmretreats reinforced that designation, the few sites that serve as evidence the web can still produce quality independent content are precious and this one has clearly become one for me.
A piece that did exactly what it promised in the headline without overshooting or underdelivering, and a look at facthorizon continued that calibration, alignment between promise and delivery is a basic editorial virtue that many sites fail at and this site has clearly mastered the matching of expectation and substance throughout pieces.
Really appreciate the lack of pop ups, modals, cookie banners stacking on top of each other, and a quick visit to forwardplanninglab confirmed the same clean approach across the rest of the site, technical decisions about user experience are part of what makes content actually pleasant to engage with for sure.
Thank you for not assuming the reader already knows everything, the explanations meet me where I am, and a look at viralnexus did the same, that consideration is what makes a site feel welcoming rather than gatekeepy which is sadly the default mood across the modern web today for most subjects covered.
Now feeling mildly impressed in a way I do not quite remember feeling about a blog in a while, and a stop at growthfindsdirection extended that mild impression, content that produces specific positive emotional responses rather than just neutral information transfer is content with extra dimensions and this site has those extra dimensions clearly.
Reading this gave me a small mental break from the heavier reading I had been doing, and a stop at focusfirstapproach extended that lighter feel, content that provides relief without becoming trivial is harder to produce than people realise and this site has clearly figured out how to be light without being shallow at all.
Now realising this site has been quietly doing good work for longer than I knew, and a look at buildtractionnow suggested an archive worth exploring, sites with deep archives of consistent quality represent a different kind of resource than sites with viral hits and this one looks like the durable kind based on what I see.
Genuinely changed how I think about a small piece of the topic, which does not happen often online, and a look at ideasintosystems added another nudge in the same direction, the kind of writing that earns a small mental shift rather than just confirming what you already thought before reading is a sign of careful thought.
A piece that suggested careful editing without showing the marks of the editing, and a look at actioncreatestraction continued that invisible polish, the best editing disappears into the prose and this site reads as having been edited with skill that does not announce itself which is the highest compliment I can offer any blog content.
Reading this on the train into work was a better use of the commute than my usual choices, and a stop at signaldrivenaction extended that commute reading well, content that improves transit time rather than just filling it is content with practical benefit and this site has earned its place in my morning commute reading rotation.
Decent post that improved my afternoon a small amount, and a look at vibrantdaily added a bit more to that, sometimes the small wins online add up over time and a useful site like this one is the kind of place that contributes consistently to those small wins for me lately across many different topics I follow.
Now realising the post solved a small problem I had been carrying for weeks, and a look at growthpipeline extended that problem solving function, content that connects to specific unresolved questions in my own life rather than just providing general interest is content with real practical impact and this site is providing that practical value.
Really thankful for posts that respect a reader’s time, this one does, and a quick look at gentleparent was the same, no need to scroll through endless intros just to get to the actual content, that approach alone is enough reason to come back here regularly for the kind of writing offered.
Bookmark earned and folder updated to track this site separately, and a look at velvetglowhub confirmed the folder upgrade was the right call, organising my reading list so that good sites do not get lost in a sea of casual bookmarks is something I do more carefully now and this site warranted its own spot.
Reading this slowly to give it the attention it deserved, and a stop at brightcanvas earned the same slow read, choosing to read slowly is a small act of respect for content quality and very few sites earn that respect from me but this one did so without any explicit ask which is the cleanest way.
My professional context would benefit from having this kind of resource available, and a look at growwithprecision extended the professional applicability, the rare site that contributes meaningfully to professional work rather than just personal interest is content with multiplied value and this one is providing that professional utility consistently across multiple pieces.
If you scroll past this site without looking carefully you will miss something, and a stop at trendgallery extended that mild warning, the surface of the site does not advertise its quality loudly which means careful attention is required to recognise what is being offered here which is itself a kind of editorial signal.
Liked the way the post balanced confidence and humility, and a stop at quantumharbor maintained the same balance, knowing when to assert and when to acknowledge uncertainty is a sign of mature thinking and the writers here have clearly developed that calibration through what I assume is years of careful work on their craft.
Now feeling slightly more optimistic about the state of independent writing online, and a stop at actionshapessuccess extended that quiet optimism, sites like this one are the reason I have not given up on the open web entirely and finding them occasionally renews the case for paying attention to non algorithmic content sources today.
Refreshing change from the usual sites covering this topic, no clickbait and no padding, and a stop at progresswithsignal confirmed the difference, this place clearly has its own voice rather than copying the formulas everyone else uses to chase clicks online which is becoming increasingly rare these days across nearly every popular subject.
Took a screenshot of one section to come back to later, and a stop at digitalhaven prompted another saved tab, the urge to capture and revisit specific pieces of content is something I rarely feel but when I do it tells me the work is worth more than the average passing read for sure.
Decent post that improved my afternoon a small amount, and a look at ideasneedalignment added a bit more to that, sometimes the small wins online add up over time and a useful site like this one is the kind of place that contributes consistently to those small wins for me lately across many different topics I follow.
Decided to set a calendar reminder to revisit, and a stop at intentionalforwardenergy extended that revisit list, calendar entries for content are a level of commitment I rarely make but when I do they signal a higher regard than a simple bookmark and this site has earned that calendar tier of relationship from me today.
Now saved this in a way that I will actually find again rather than the casual bookmark approach, and a stop at buildclearoutcomes earned the same careful saving, organising my reading bookmarks so that high quality sources rise to the top is something I should do more of and this site triggered that organisation today.
This one is staying open in a tab for the rest of the day so I can come back and re read certain parts, and a look at directionturnsideas suggests I will be doing the same with a few more pages here too, this is going to be a deep dive over the coming hours.
Better than most of the writing I have come across on this topic recently, simpler and more direct, and a look at growththroughdesign continued in that same way, a real outlier in a crowded space full of repetitive content that says little while taking up a lot of reader time today which is unfortunate.
Glad I gave this fifteen minutes rather than the usual three minute skim, and a look at comicnexus earned the same investment, time spent on quality content is rarely wasted but the reverse is also true and learning which sites deserve which kind of attention is part of being a careful online reader.