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Now that the dust has settled from the latest gaming showcases, which reveals and trailers are you still excited about? What disappointed you? Did any indie games steal the show from the AAA presentations? I think for me there was the game Out of Words, which is a two person style game similar to It Takes Two. I really liked the hand crafted look to the characters and the overall world.
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Just finished diving deep into Call of Cthulhu, and wow... this Lovecraftian psychological horror has been living rent-free in my head since I started playing. For those unfamiliar, you play as Edward Pierce, a down-on-his-luck private investigator who gets pulled into a supernatural mystery on the ominous Darkwater Island. What caught my attention: • The atmosphere is absolutely nailed - Using Unreal Engine 4, the environmental storytelling in that mansion is *chef's kiss* • Deep skill system that actually matters - Your choices in Spot Hidden, Psychology, Strength, and Eloquence genuinely change what you discover • Smart audio design - Instead of constant background mu…
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A new indie game must work on innovative mechanics for the game, develop a community around it and be open to criticism. Marketing and networking are equally important to make the game known to players. To also become successful as a new indie game developer, you must know how to take calculated risks and be flexible because this is how you can achieve your goals and navigate the challenges in the world of game development.
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There's a few different gaming engines that game designers can choose from to make their own games. Unity and Unreal Engine are just two of the biggest gaming engines that have been around for decades. There's other ones such as GameMaker that make game development easier and more accessible to newbies. If you're a indie game developer which engine did you decide to go with? Perhaps you've written your tools from scratch in your programming language of choice? I'm curious to hear all about it!
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Early access has become a major part of indie gaming culture, allowing players to experience games as they develop. Do you enjoy being part of a game's journey from alpha to release, or do you prefer waiting for the finished product? Share experiences with early access games that either exceeded expectations or left you disappointed, and discuss the pros and cons of this development model.
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I'm trying to figure out which AI tool would be best for my needs, but there are so many options available now. Are you looking for something specific like coding assistance, content creation, data analysis, or general chatbot functionality? What's your experience level with AI tools, and do you have any budget constraints or platform preferences?
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With handheld gaming experiencing a renaissance, where are you spending most of your gaming time? Are you team Steam Deck for that full PC library portability, sticking with the Switch for its exclusives and ease of use, or finding yourself surprisingly hooked on mobile games? Share your setup, favorite games for each platform, and why one might be winning your attention lately.
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That moment when a game completely blew your mind - whether it was your first RPG, a puzzle that made you feel genius, or a story that left you speechless. What's that one gaming experience you'd love to relive fresh? Was it the gameplay innovation, the emotional impact, or just perfect timing in your life? Bonus points for explaining why it hit so hard and if you think it would still have the same impact today.
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We've all been there - a game night that turns into relationship counseling. But what about those co-op experiences that actually brought you closer to friends or family? Share games that created great memories without the usual "friendly fire" incidents. What made them work? Was it the communication required, shared problem-solving, or just the right balance of challenge and fun?
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If you are new to freelancing, you might find it difficult to get started, and that is perfectly normal. In fact, when you are a beginner, you might feel overwhelmed on almost all fields. Imagine you just graduated and you want to apply for jobs but lack of experience always works against you. The same applies in freelancing. But the good news is as you gain experience, opportunities increase. Clients are more likely to trust and hire freelancers who: Have a good portfolio Maintain good communication Deliver consistently Success in freelancing is a gradual process. Keep learning, keep working, and eventually, gigs will come.
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Greetings everyone my name is Ravenfreak, feel free to call me Raven for short if you'd like! I'm a 35 year old guy who enjoys listening to music, programming from time to time, playing video games, and I own a few websites including a Youtube channel. I've been making videos since 2008, but honestly haven't done much with my channel until 2022 when I started unboxing Retro Game Treasure boxes. I also talk about video games and tech, and enjoy making challenge videos in Pokemon games. My username comes from Raven from Teen Titans btw. Nice to meet you all!
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Hello there, my name is Nomad, I am a writer, author, and content creator. I run multiple websites, including blogs, forums and online store. I also work as a website manager for website owners and business. Good to be here
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How did you develop your unique style or perspective? Share the journey of artistic self-discovery and how it's evolved over time.
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If you currently own a blog do you prefer to type things up in a word processor before you post it to your website? Or do you prefer to write your drafts on your website and then whenever it's ready to be posted you post it immediately? I just typically save drafts on my blog and just edit and add things to each article before I post it. I've tried using a word processor in the past but the formatting was always off. Though it might be better to do both just incase your website glitches out and you lose your drafts.
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🧇 Welcome to The 2TonWaffle - Your New Creative Home Base! 🧇 Good morning, creators, streamers, and digital pioneers! Josh here, and wow - seeing our little corner of the internet come to life is giving me all the feels! After nearly a decade of jumping between platforms and watching the creative landscape evolve, I'm absolutely buzzing about what we're building here at The 2TonWaffle. You know that feeling when you discover a platform that just gets it? That's what we're aiming for here. Not another Twitch clone, not another "me too" space - but something fresh, something that actually serves creators and their communities in meaningful ways. Here's what's cooking in…
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We've successfully updated the forums to the latest version of Invision Community. For the complete release notes, be sure to check out the link below. 5.0.9 - Release Notes v55.0.9This is the latest version of Invision Community.
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As I've been going through and re-editing past live streams of the First 2 Hours, I had in the back of my mind of setting up a database of the games I've reviewed. Having a place that would hold the information of each games, it's associated pictures and videos and including the reviews of the game. Knowing what I wanted to see for this new system I actually caught myself in going through some painful building of something that might not look great or even work out as I wanted, I knew about a plugin that does everything I was looking to have done. The Games DatabasePurchasing the plugin and getting it installed is quite easy as Invision Community makes the process user f…
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For the past 8 months I've been running our front page with the open source software Ghost. It is a great system for blog posts, articles and even for newsletters. After 8 months I'm going through the metrics and seeing how well our reach is for the posted content. The news isn't all that great, over these many months our membership level is stagnant at the same level for over several months. In the beginning when the forums were being run under NodeBB, my idea was to integrate the blog posts comments to live within their posts in the forums. Unfortunately the plugin to get this taken care of wasn't working and had not been updated for the latest version of NodeBB. The f…
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When I started the forums here I had the mindset in which our community can provide a place for other creators to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. I think I made some improvement on that bit, mostly. Taking the time and going over what is presented here in our community and I'm seeing that there can be some improvements made. Wanting to narrow down the focus of what the 2TonWaffle Community is here to provide you all with. Tutorials and guides on how to better your content creation journey along with the platforms and communities found out on the internet. Discussion on the open source projects that are important to many creators in how they work, …
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An excellent idea may be to work with other creators and find new audiences and develop something new. Communicate well and manage expectations when working with other people. Be sensitive to others' style and ideas and be open to feedback. Teamwork may result in new opportunities, skills, as well as foster connections.
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These days a lot of people are ditching 9-5 jobs and trying to work online. However, becoming successful online requires you to having the right skills. No matter what path you choose, freelancing, blogging, vlogging, affiliate marketing, social media marketing, content creation, —you will need multiple digital skills: Writing: For content creation, blogging, copywriting, sales pitches, emails, etc. Graphic Design: For creating thumbnails, ads, and social media content, marketing materials Video Editing: Essential for YouTube, TikTok, and Reels SEO: To improve search engine ranking and getting organic traffic Digital Marketing: For building audiences and traffic
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Everyone talks about the big-ticket items like cameras and mics, but what about those smaller tools or software that completely changed your workflow? Maybe it's a specific keyboard shortcut, a browser extension, a mobile app, or even non-tech solutions like lighting setups or organizational systems. Share your secret weapons for more efficient content creation.
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We've all had those content ideas that seemed like complete duds but ended up being surprisingly popular with our audience. Share your unexpected wins - what content performed way better than expected? Was it timing, authenticity, or just hitting a topic at the right moment? Sometimes the content we're least confident about resonates the most.
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One of the easiest ways to get search traffic is by running search ads. However, search engine ads are expensive, the average cost per click on Google is around $1.28. If you are advertising on search engines just to bring in traffic, search ads may not be cost-effective. But if you are selling products or capturing leads, the return on investment can be worth it. Have you tried running search ads?
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Getting on the first page of Google, or on Youtube for youtube videos is incredibly difficult unless you are either an SEO professional or hire an expert. Even when you follow every strategy correctly, results aren't guaranteed. SEO requires constant optimization, competitor analysis, and technical knowledge that go beyond basic tips. By the way. how high have you managed to rank?
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