Thoughtshelter Games

04/11/2016

If you've been poking your head in on this page from time to time you can clearly see that I haven't posted in a long time. A Druid's Duel was released on PC over a year ago and since that time I've worked on the iOS port (still unfinished) as well as a number of game prototypes, trying to find the energy for another title.

In related news, my son turns 6 months this Friday! He's fat and happy and sleeping more and more. This means I have some energy to put toward this whole game dev thing. You can expect a small increase in activity from Thoughtshelter going forward and into the summer.

First thing to announce is that I will be speaking at IGDA Twin Cities this Wednesday! I will be talking about the various lessons learned while making A Druid's Duel. The good, the bad, and all the mistakes laid bare for you to ridicule and learn from.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/igdatc-apr-2016-paths-a-druids-duel-post-mortem-tickets-24291267836?aff=es2

10/13/2015

For only 4 days, get A Druid's Duel by Paying What You Want!

https://indiegamestand.com/deal/

Pay more than the average and get the OST and exclusive Wallpapers!

09/04/2015

Get A Druid's Duel for only $5 until Sept 7! Buy a copy for a friend (2-packs also 35% off) and explore this approachable yet challenging strategy game together.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/333970

A Druid's Duel is a fast paced turn-based strategy game set in a world of Celtic lore where players can create and destroy the board by harnessing the power of nature.

08/19/2015

Small update about the work on the mobile version of A Druid's Duel over on Kickstarter. It's been a tough road but we'll get there and iPhone support is a real possibility!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481479629/a-druids-duel-whimsical-turn-based-strategy/posts/1328669

Hey Backers,Wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know what's happened since the last update regarding the iOS version.Up and RunningI was able to get the game updated and running on my iPad 3, which marks a considerable milestone from where I was a couple weeks ago. Game input and even the onl…

07/27/2015

Update 1054 has been released for A Druid's Duel! It includes some cool new maps just waiting for adventurous druids to check them out. If you haven't played in a while, now's the time to hop on the new server and get your duel on!

store.steampowered.com/app/333970

07/20/2015

I will be presenting a full post-mortem talk of my experience making, releasing, and living A Druid's Duel at the next IGDA Twin Cities meeting. Join me on Aug 12th for all the gory details!

07/15/2015

Just spilled my guts to XMind, a piece of brain storming/mind-mapping software about a new game prototype. It was a beautiful experience.

05/07/2015

I'm proud to be a part of this week's Humble Bundle with my publisher Surprise Attack Games! Get games, support charity. Pay what you want all week long for 8 awesome independently-created games.

Live Twitch Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/surpriseattackgames
Get the Bundle, pay what you want: https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly

Team Stream - MASSIVE CHALICE

05/04/2015

25% off A Druid's Duel! One week only! Get an amazing strategy game on the cheap! Share this with any strategy fans you know.

A Druid's Duel is a fast paced turn-based strategy game set in a world of Celtic lore where players can create and destroy the board by harnessing the power of nature.

04/30/2015

Over a month in development, this is the biggest single update for A Druid's Duel since its release on Feb 25, 2015.

This update features widescreen support, new live online games, in-game chat, better balancing of 2 player games, audio settings options, bug fixes, and tons more! It also coincides with a promotion on Steam and inclusion in a Humble Bundle slated for early May.

04/30/2015

Prepping for tomorrow's major update by testing and adjusting many of the multiplayer maps. Vaulted Wood is now more balanced and still quite stunning. Center Thaw is actually playable now thanks to some changes and Ill Temptations, the first map ever made, gets a new layout as well.

I am nervous, proud, and very excited to see what players think of all the changes in 105 :D

04/28/2015

Big update in full-on test mode. Here's a heated Dash Duel in progress from PC to Mac with chat window open. Update drops 5/1.