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@thatguynm

gamedev, autistic. making trash games and okay stories. | Working on stuff | he/him/any pronouns https://thatguynm.itch.io/ https://dan-art.carrd.co/

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8 Logotype variations for something called 'Damocles 2'.

8 Logotype variations for something called 'Damocles 2'.

09.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is Frey, the protagonist of an upcoming webcomic I'm developing. In it, she hunts cryptids and faces her past in the far aftermath of a human-machine war.

04.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Realizing I named this killer robot like something the AIMS Team would fist fight on Mountain Monsters.

Which I guess is appropriate, since my protagonist literally goes out into the woods to fist fight it.

03.02.2026 06:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Graphic Novels for Black History Month Graphic novels created by Black authors/artists, and/or centering Black stories and culture.

Since it’s Black History Month, I put together a booklist of graphic novels written/drawn by Black creators, and/or centering Black stories & experiences! 🌟 Go give these a read and support the authors/artists!

I’ll also spotlight some of my favs throughout the month.

bookshop.org/lists/graphi...

03.02.2024 07:50 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 91 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
The text "Read Black Comics" on an inky almost-grey textured background.

The text "Read Black Comics" on an inky almost-grey textured background.

CALLING ALL BLACK COMIC ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND ALL-AROUND CARTOONISTS!

Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!

01.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 1902 πŸ” 1460 πŸ’¬ 62 πŸ“Œ 75

I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.

But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.

30.01.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 15700 πŸ” 5619 πŸ’¬ 240 πŸ“Œ 125
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Dan Lance - 2d Art & Animation Portfolio for Dan Lance: 2d Artist and 2d Animator

I'd be interested. Coming from games and trying to get into comics

dan-art.carrd.co

07.12.2025 04:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone know what I can do with song lyrics when I myself do not play an instrument (and am not confident in my singing voice or DAW skills)?

Just woke up from another dream where half of what I wrote down were lyrics to a song someone played in it.

04.12.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
LIE MACHINE, Iron Circus Comics' next anthology is accepting applicants starting DECEMBER 1st til February 1st 2026. That's a whole two months for you to come up with a few pages and a text script! It doesn't have to be perfect, but it has to be at least basic sketches or concept! https://ironcircus.com/lie-machine/

LIE MACHINE, Iron Circus Comics' next anthology is accepting applicants starting DECEMBER 1st til February 1st 2026. That's a whole two months for you to come up with a few pages and a text script! It doesn't have to be perfect, but it has to be at least basic sketches or concept! https://ironcircus.com/lie-machine/

"You really think someone would do that? Just go on the internet and tell lies?" πŸ€”πŸ’­

πŸ“»LIE MACHINE πŸ“° is officially taking submissions starting TODAY! Going from now until Feb 1st, 2026!
Follow this link down and read down to 'Production' to submit your pitch! ironcircus.com/lie-machine/

01.12.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 9
A mari in a patterned cloak in a circle manifesting a star or snowflake

A mari in a patterned cloak in a circle manifesting a star or snowflake

A mari and stars or snowflakes

30.11.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 1713 πŸ” 561 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 7

Attention #artists! Stop guessing your hourly rate. If you need $2,760/mo to survive, but you only do "deep work" for 20 hours a week... Charging $25/hr means you are slowly going bankrupt. Here is the math. 🧡

26.11.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

When ever one of those AI bros tires to tell you that artist are gatekeeping art remember that pros, armatures, hobbyist all stopped what they where doing to provide guidance to a newbie artist over the shared experience that "this one angle is hard to draw"

22.11.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 4635 πŸ” 2157 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 10
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Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of The Tulsa Race Massacre passed away. Let’s honor her memory by remembering her story

25.11.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 563 πŸ” 265 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 8
Dear Publisher - 

We recently shared the news that Baker & Taylor was shutting down operations.  When we learned they were financially unstable, Ingram took many steps to reduce credit exposure and stock levels, while continuing availability of books to library customers.  Those steps were highly successful and the credit balance to the account was brought down significantly over time.  At the time they shut down operations, their remaining stock on hand was minimal. 

 

Unfortunately, we have received notice that they will not pay the outstanding amounts they do owe and no further stock will be returned.  Ingram is taking on the first $100,000, but the debt owed exceeds that amount.  As a result, a chargeback for your pro rata share will be on your December statement (available the first week of January), per the terms of your contract.

Dear Publisher - We recently shared the news that Baker & Taylor was shutting down operations. When we learned they were financially unstable, Ingram took many steps to reduce credit exposure and stock levels, while continuing availability of books to library customers. Those steps were highly successful and the credit balance to the account was brought down significantly over time. At the time they shut down operations, their remaining stock on hand was minimal. Unfortunately, we have received notice that they will not pay the outstanding amounts they do owe and no further stock will be returned. Ingram is taking on the first $100,000, but the debt owed exceeds that amount. As a result, a chargeback for your pro rata share will be on your December statement (available the first week of January), per the terms of your contract.

New from my distributor I foolishly read on this, my supposed week off.

@ironcircuscomics.bsky.social does a lot of library business. I'm dreading that January statement.

Gang, if you have ever wanted an Iron Circus title, now would be a wonderful time for you to grab one. πŸ’€

store.ironcircus.com

21.11.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 275 πŸ” 184 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.

Remembering us is not enough.

20.11.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 1462 πŸ” 786 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 11
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20.11.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 253 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Text reads:
Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworldmagazine.com
The Clarkesworld robot (center) looks to the right at the cover of Clarkesworld #230, which is in yellow, orange, and brown and features a futuristic cityscape with a small craft approaching. Cover art is "Neo Mars" by Guy Warley.

Text reads: Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworldmagazine.com The Clarkesworld robot (center) looks to the right at the cover of Clarkesworld #230, which is in yellow, orange, and brown and features a futuristic cityscape with a small craft approaching. Cover art is "Neo Mars" by Guy Warley.

In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

17.11.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 492 πŸ” 299 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 17

Next week we were scheduled to have @spellbookgaming.bsky.social on our show to promote this project, but unfortunately had to cancel. Be sure to check this out and consider backing because the world can always use more cyberpunk.

19.11.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m an absolute baby at ttrpg design and how it might work and this sorta blew my mind

16.11.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Support Rose Support Rose

Finally got the estimate on the fillings I need to have done and put up a ko-fi goal to help track dontations <3

ko-fi.com/T6T3EC4Z/goa...

13.11.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

okay, seriously: if we were to corral this, would anyone be interested in contributing? Here is the google form:

forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...

10.11.2025 17:18 πŸ‘ 186 πŸ” 130 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 9

Reminder that from the beginning of next year I’m available for work!

Writing, narrative design, historical & narrative consultancy, research, teaching.

I’m particularly fond of applying historical approaches to worldbuilding & storytelling in interactive mediums

06.11.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Wax Heads - Dev Log #1: Welcome To The Neighbourhood
Wax Heads - Dev Log #1: Welcome To The Neighbourhood YouTube video by Curve Games

I remember doing #PitchYaGame 2 years ago for Wax Heads and it feels totally unreal that we're now coming close to releasing our cosy-punk record store game 😭❀️🎡

See the new trailer!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDQk...

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2769240/...

Discord: discord.gg/9wHw644V

07.11.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Saying this is a Democrat shutdown is like saying Affinity owns Canva.

It's like saying Lucasfilm owns Disney

Like saying Pizza Hut owns Yum Brands.

06.11.2025 01:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anyway, here’s the R-9A2 Delta from R-Type (Final)2…

#Shmup #STG #Irem #Rtype β˜€οΈπŸŒ΄

16.10.2025 11:24 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

this still rules, play it

15.10.2025 00:05 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10.10.2025 06:26 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Page 1:

Title: Every Day, By A. Stiffler and K. Copeland

Panel 1 is a long black panel with the text: We spend every day together. 

The rest of the comic is in shades of muted blue. Panel 1: A top down shot of a delicate teacup filled with a dark liquid, and a pale plate with a piece of toast on it-- a bite taken out of one corner. Text: She likes earl grey in the morning, with plain toast. 
Panel 2: A woman sitting at a table, smiling as she holds the same teacup.
Panel 3: A woman biting her lip while looking in the mirror, putting on a long necklace with a bird pendant. Text: She's the love of my life.

Page 1: Title: Every Day, By A. Stiffler and K. Copeland Panel 1 is a long black panel with the text: We spend every day together. The rest of the comic is in shades of muted blue. Panel 1: A top down shot of a delicate teacup filled with a dark liquid, and a pale plate with a piece of toast on it-- a bite taken out of one corner. Text: She likes earl grey in the morning, with plain toast. Panel 2: A woman sitting at a table, smiling as she holds the same teacup. Panel 3: A woman biting her lip while looking in the mirror, putting on a long necklace with a bird pendant. Text: She's the love of my life.

Happy October! ✨ In the spirit of the season, it's time to reshare our first short story and one of my favorites, Every Day.

(1/8)

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