Hello, other game developers and interested gamers!
I already write devlogs on product game pages when I publish drafts and finished games, and I also interact about this and that on the forum side. I felt a need to share my process of making my games. A general blog where I share what programs I use usually, and how I build games from the ideas. And maybe this way would start some kind of discussion, too. I am ready and willing to answer questions about games and game projects.
The general tools of my game-making process
As a tabletop game designer, artist, writer, and publisher, I gotta say that Notepad as a digital tool on smartphones and laptops is one of the tools I use more than a LOT. For obvious reasons, I also use a lot of physical notepads and notebooks, too. I usually write certain kinds of ideas and sketches on certain notepads. For example, I draw maps on graph paper and write material for a certain project in a certain notebook. Or write and draw creature ideas on a notebook/-pad that is dedicated fully to creative creature-making ideas.
Tape, pens, scissors, paper, and glue are very handy when doing some things, literally, with my own hands. To me, especially, in fanzine style, it is a built-in thing to make the material on paper. I can always take photos of the material or scan it if needed. And then, do some magic with a computer, but I really love doing things with my hands.
Some dice and cards are pretty handy randomizing tools and inspirational tools for creating things. Also handy to have some as stress-relievers. Also, there are tons of RPGs that use cards, dice, or dice and card, so, it is good to have those with you, so you can test your random tables and dice-throwing rules, using those.
Libre Office: Libre Office Writer and Libre Officer Calc, are also very often used for writing and calculating. 3D Paint is one of those tools that I happen to use regularly because it is easy to use, available almost everywhere, and you can use it on the net, too.
I wanted to list these because I use them regularly among other tools, and I also, happen to like these. Simple free tools that are usually already even on library computers. I like to keep my life easy, simple, and carefree. At least, always, when it is possible.
Some things that I use when needed
I have used Rupert Spore’s Fictional Area Creation Tool ( https://rupert-spore.itch.io/fictional-area-creation-tool-fact ) as a writing prompt tool and as an inspiration sparkler. Pretty handy when You need something from the scratch, or you need some details fast.
I've also used Creature Feature All Dice Table by Jesse Galena and Thomas George as an inspiration ignition as part of my creative writing process. You can get yourself the latest copy of it (https://rexiconjesse.itch.io/creature-feature) on their creator page ( https://rexiconjesse.itch.io/ )
Since this is the first (b)log of my development writing texts, on the forum side, I shall not dare you to write more. I'm afraid, I might bore you dead.
To the next time!
Wishing,
Krisse Tuominen
No, that's not me in the picture! That's Jennel Jaquays.