- I'm typing this at 1:32 in the morning and I have no idea what I'm doing - 1 November 2019
So I just realized I've been really silent on Steam lately, and thought I might as well pop in here and ramble for a bit. I have no idea how many people actually read these things, so if you're reading this, hi! It's a pleasure to meet you! I'd offer a cookie, but unfortunately I'm out—all my extra cookies are going in to the Nepenthe update. Speaking of that update, it's pretty much finished and I've got it sitting on my computer right now, but I've been putting off actually releasing it for a while. I don't really have an excuse for that, and I can't explain why this is taking me so long to actually release, but my brain is a strange thing. Sometimes I'll find myself procrastinating on stuff that really should be simple to do, but for some reason just. Doesn't. Happen. I'm quite annoyed at myself that that's a thing, and have been trying to work on breaking that tendency. I'd like to…
- New game announcement: To The Dark Tower - 24 June 2019
I'm happy to report that I'm working on a new game: To The Dark Tower—a visual experience based on the nightmare of a long-dead poet. For more information, and to get an email notification when it releases, you can wishlist it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079740/To_The_Dark_Tower/ I'm really excited about this, and I think you will be too :) From your friendly neighborhood game developer, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F3d43599dd2ce7b98922497772224c6cb0201183f.png
- Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came - 25 April 2019
I would like to introduce you to a strange and haunting poem, one written by the Victorian author Robert Browning, who recorded this text, fully written, as seen in a dream one night. The title of the poem is "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," and I think you will enjoy it very much. Here it is: "CHILDE ROLAND TO THE DARK TOWER CAME" _(See Edgar's song in "Lear.")_ My first thought was, he lied in every word, That hoary cripple, with malicious eye Askance to watch the working of his lie On mine, and mouth scarce able to afford Suppression of the glee, that pursed and scored Its edge, at one more victim gained thereby. What else should he be set for, with his staff? What, save to waylay with his lies, ensnare All travellers who might find him posted there, And ask the road? I guessed what skull-like laugh Would break, what crutch 'gin write my epitaph For pastime in the dusty thorou…
- D E E P D R E A M - 26 March 2019
So I was playing around with Google's Deepdream software today, and out of curiosity, gave it the Nepenthe logo. This is the result: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F9dbc167d0259b1cf4ec055035084f240c0145b3e.jpg For comparison, this is the original image: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fd77c51818215e00235aead3789ecc78f42accda9.jpg Um... yeah. I have no idea why I did this. Please forgive me, for I have sinned. Amen. Yours truly, Yitz PS: We're almost at 30 reviews, which is crazy! Thank you so much for all the support :3
- Nepenthe has a Discord server! - 12 March 2019
https://discord.gg/Zbfy899 I just realized that there aren't any links to my Discord on Steam, and thought I should fix that :) I'm pretty active on there, so if you wanna chat about anything, feel free! From your Friendly Neighborhood Game Developer, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F621709a336ba1b4054f0b7c17ca35177ddd73063.png PS: I know I've been pretty silent around here on Steam lately, but don't worry. You'll eventually get to see what I'm working on—it's might just take a bit more time than I first thought (I want it to be as nice as possible before release). Regardless, I want to say thank you to everyo_messageintercepted_ VGhlcmUgdGhleSBzdG9vZCwgcmFuZ2VkIGFsb25nIHRoZSBoaWxsc2lkZXMsIG1ldA0KICBUbyB2aWV3IHRoZSBsYXN0IG9mIG1lLCBhIGxpdmluZyBmcmFtZQ0KICBGb3Igb25lIG1vcmUgcGljdHVyZSEgaW4gYSBzaGVldCBvZiBmbGFtZQ0KSSBzYXcgdGhlbSBhbmQgSSBrbmV3I…
- Preview of what's to come... - 17 January 2019
I'm close now. Very close... https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fd9abd257133ad2799e81c3c206a0a33a525f0b04.jpg If you have no idea what's going on, that's totally understandable, considering I'm being cryptic and spooky and all that jazz. Rest assured that I'm not trolling you—despite the ridiculously long amount of time this is taking, everything will eventually come together. I'm hoping for a big announcement in this or the next month, but I can't promise it. Until then, if you want to support what's coming (which will be totally free if you already own Nepenthe, btw), please consider leaving a review on Steam. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fe6fbf382ee8105b671bb8d749342982dbe551197.png Cookie Monster wants your critique, and can you really say no to that face? Have a good one! From your friendly neighb…
- A random essay I wrote that I'm putting here because I can - 5 January 2019
Imagine, if you will, a baked potato. It’s pretty normal as far as baked potatoes go: brown, slightly mushy, and better with salt. There is only one thing that makes this baked potato unique—it’s 30 times the size of our sun. Obviously, this presents some problems for the hungry scientist. For one thing, every portion of the potato is gravitationally pulled towards every other portion of the potato. The portions on the outside are pulled toward the center, since that is where the most potato parts lie. It quickly becomes an almost perfect sphere, any irregularities crushed to the ground. Those in the center are pulled outwards in all directions equally, resulting in no overall movement. There is thus tremendous pressure exerted on the center of the potato by its own gravitational pull. AT this point, the core is squeezed to the point where its very atoms collide, creating enormous energ…
- Nepenthe is on S A L E (not anymore lol) - 20 December 2018
This is the lowest price Nepenthe has ever had on Steam, so I'm both excited and mildly terrified! For those wondering, this is not the super-exciting news that's coming up. Trust me, you'll know when that's arrived :) For now though — if you don't own Nepenthe yet, what are you waiting for? Other than the zombie apocalypse, of course. Because we're all waiting for that. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Faa9f9b0fa8a9c0d5ffe951496db32dc853c2d769.png If you do own Nepenthe — good for you! I hope you're enjoying it (maybe not as much as the zombie apocalypse, but still), and please consider leaving a review on Steam :) Happy holidays, Yitz
- I've teamed up! - 19 December 2018
In some Very Exciting News (for me at least; I can't personally guarantee you will shout in joy towards heaven), I can now proudly announce that I've teamed up with the developer of The Endless Empty to create a Steam bundle! This means that you can buy both of our games at a 15% discount, on top of any other Steam discount. Yes, I'm practically throwing savings at you. (It's to take revenge. Savings killed my family. To conquer my fear I now only attack with great savings. It's a heartbreaking story, really.) Not only that, but we plan to get more developers involved in this bundle in the future—so we all can RULE THE GALAX-oops. Too soon to tell you that. :_: So yeah, go get it here: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/9336/The_Surreal_RPG_Collection/ If you want to help, please consider buying The Endless Empty (I may or may not have cried a bit while playing), and leaving a review…
- Games And Nominations And Updates OH MY - 21 November 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F621709a336ba1b4054f0b7c17ca35177ddd73063.png Welp, the Steam Awards Nominations have begun, and I highly recommend you go and vote in that! Here are my submissions, and I have of course nominated myself as "best developer" because I'm a loudmouthed shnook. ;) Also, Nepenthe is on sale (again)! If you haven't bought it yet, or you want to give a very strange gift to a friend, now's the time. If you do buy it, you get free eternal joy. Or at least a slight smile. Maybe a general not-depressed feeling. Or not. It's a surprise! Also, also, something very exciting is on it's way: lol you're not getting it that easy! I think you'll enjoy it... Yours, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fac513f1f0b26792344e812633fc299170e500d2c.png PS: If you haven't done so yet, please consi…
- I want you to punch me in the face - 14 November 2018
...Um, not literally. That wouldn't be nice. Metaphorically though, I want you to hurt me. Not that way either. Wow, this really isn't coming out well... What I'm trying to get across is that I need your help: I want to become a better artist, and to become a better artist I need to know what I'm not good at. And then become good at it. And then master it and sit in a cave for fifteen years until I have reached inner peace—or get hungry, whichever comes first. Anyway, in order to learn what things I'm not good at, I need you to tell me what those things are. So here's the deal: You give me the most honest critique you can, and be brutally honest in what I could do to improve. Don't hold back. In return, I Will Give You ... A cookie. Yes. This is a great privilege. Treasure it, for cookies are delicious and warm the soul. Seriously though, I could use some critique. So if you have any is…
- Something Big Is Coming (and it ain't yo momma) - 11 October 2018
If you've been following me on Discord, you already know about this, but for those of you who don't: There's something coming. What is that something? Well, you'll know soon enough. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F709bb5125ad12c0425c102a21b1f23af58cfbba3.png How soon exactly is still up in the air, since I don't know myself, honestly. If you want to know more you can follow me on Discord, or just wait and see... You'll like it, I can tell you that much :) Form your very excited friendly-neighborhood-game-developer, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fed3147668abf807ecb67f3e12f7fa932ef13d363.png PS: I just want to say thank you again for all the lovely responses and reviews I've received from you guys. It really means a lot to me :3
- My bio written using predictive text - 14 September 2018
I was bored, okay?https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2F59ddeda0acedfc1007f4143eeeda0aae5004ad7d.jpg Inspiration from this tweet. This was edited somewhat to fix repeating text and other issues. I'm posting this here since it may give you some insight on an upcoming project, which I won't say much more about—I'll leave you to figure this one out ;) From your game developer who loves you, Yitz
- The Nepenthe font is now free to use! - 2 September 2018
Yay. Um, yeah... if you need a hand-drawn font for a project or something, here you go: https://yitzilitt.itch.io/yitziscript If you use it for anything, I'd love to see what you make! You can contact me on Discord, or by using telepathy. Telepathy is preferred. That would be cool. Thanks for being awesome, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fbdaae8b0b78258dd24df55ff7e0b4fd760a11821.jpg
- I'm giving away a $50 Steam gift card - 21 August 2018
In my never-ending attempt to actually make money, I have decided to give away said money. "How does that work," you may ask? Well, it probably doesn't. But I'm doing it anyway, because I love you! Or because I'm stupid. Idk. You can enter the giveaway here (link is to my twitter with a link to the giveaway, since Steam doesn't let me link non-affiliated sites): https://twitter.com/YitziLitt/status/1031750673321213952 yours's (with an extra apostrophe that tottally isnt a tiepo), Yitz
- There are some things worse than death... - 17 August 2018
And hopefully Nepenthe isn't one of them!:) Um... yeah. I'm just popping in here to say thank you for all of the lovely reviews I've been getting. It's really been a pleasure seeing what you've gotten out of this weird game that I made. On that note: The best way to help me (or any developer) grow right now is by leaving honest reviews, positive or negative. I think I can fairly speak for most devs in saying that good (or exceptionally bad) reviews can help player growth in remarkable ways. It also helps me get to do things like classified: coming soon, and be taken more seriously when trying to get noticed by the press. So: leave reviews! Not just on my games, but on any game that you think could use some attention. You have no idea how much it helps. Also, I'm very excited to share that I'm working hard on my next game, and you can follow me on Discord to see (and participate) in the…
- A Poem About Sales - 30 July 2018
Ten percent off; It's very exciting— Nothing compares except maybe yo' face. Ten percent off; terribly frightening— nothing's so scary except maybe yo' face. Why am am I writing this; It's really quite boring— I'm stuck in the car just me and yo' face. So yeah, Nepenthe is 10% off this week, and I'm stuck in a car for a few hours, wasting my time by writing weird poems about Steam sales and faces. Have a nice day! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fa1a3e3fc7eb8683c39f751d3d4a9e9b9e8b14ffe.png
- Fugue State announcement - 25 July 2018
The Fugue State Steam page is OUT!!! https://store.steampowered.com/app/905760/Fugue_State/ Check it out and wishlist it, then tell all your friends! … or you know... don't For those of you who are very confused right now, Fugue State is an upcoming horror game I'm working on. It will NOT be as lighthearted as Nepenthe, and some people may find it disturbing. Please consider that if you're averse to this sort of stuff. Thanks for the support, Yitz https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fdff724b0e3d892b245c3d25a9cf9167b6dc5be28.png
- Children Of The Sun theme-tune (headcanon) - 25 July 2018
So the Children Of The Sun theme-tune in Nepenthe is fairly simple, but if it had worked with the theming of the rest of the game (and if I had the money to license it), this would have been this instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpxtuUQ28UM That's not canon, but the song is so awesome I'd thought I'll share it with you. ;) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fac513f1f0b26792344e812633fc299170e500d2c.png
- Bug Fixception - 4 July 2018
I just fixed a bug caused by a bug cause by a bug... Game development is weird, guys. It should all be good now, but if anything buggy happens, feel free to contact me. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31804540%2Fa1a3e3fc7eb8683c39f751d3d4a9e9b9e8b14ffe.png PS: we now have an official Steam rating of "Positive"!!! Thank you so much for your support and general awesomeness, it means the world to me. :)
