Char

OK I’m really here now! For folks who don’t know me yet, I’m Char! Writing video games for the last 10 years, making weird experiments with writing & tech, teaching writing & yoga too. I want to believe that we can have a great time on the internet again 🙏

Want to be really fuckin nice to me ON MY BIRTHDAY??? Take part in the PROMOTE ENIGMA STUDIO GAMES SO I DON'T HAVE TO CHALLENGE!!! Make your friends love you by recommending everything I've released on Steam OH and get them to subscribe to my Patreon as well cheers www.patreon.com/c/ENIGMA_STU...

Sparrow Warfare by @neonaurelius.bsky.social probably doesn't need my help getting the word out at this point, but it *is* an excellent tile-based deckbuilder with cute bird motifs that just recently got the NorthernLion seal of approval. #SteamNextFest

Get to know crows and other corvids with Dr. Kaeli Swift! Corvids—the family of birds including crows and ravens—are some of the most intelligent birds around. Learn what makes them so exciting in this free webinar on October 26 bit.ly/BACorvids nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Excited to host this week's official #TurnBasedThursday on Bsky 🔥 Now, don't be shy, #IndieGameDev 👀. Reply with your #turnbased games, AND USE THE HASHTAG!! 😘 Do you love turn-based games? Of course you do! 🔁 and ❤ your favorites in the replies, and follow your favorites 😎

I actually noticed those in Chicago recently and was wondering the same thing Maybe a single chair manufacturer going viral on whatever the small business tiktok equivalent is, lol?

If you're interested in a writing class, there is NOBODY ON THIS PLANET I'd recommend more than Dave Lordan. He absolutely blew my mind ~15 years ago when I took his class, & now it's your turn! At the wonderful @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social next month: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/maki...

Working on my evidence collection…

Friends, Romans, Countrymen… prepare to LOSE YOUR MINDS!

Indeed it is!

wait lmao I just got back from Frederiksberg and they're all doing it too what is this

If you're interested in a writing class, there is NOBODY ON THIS PLANET I'd recommend more than Dave Lordan. He absolutely blew my mind ~15 years ago when I took his class, & now it's your turn! At the wonderful @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social next month: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/maki...

Hey folks looking for #SteamNextFest demos! SPARROW WARFARE is a bird-filled deckbuilder with art made from public domain bird illustrations of the 17th-19th centuries, 100% positive reviews, & Northernlion called it "swag" ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKox... store.steampowered.com/app/4396770/...

Wish someone would release patches for my vulnerabilities

I got to play this a few weeks ago at GAAF. Fun and charming and really great art direction.

Hey folks looking for #SteamNextFest demos! SPARROW WARFARE is a bird-filled deckbuilder with art made from public domain bird illustrations of the 17th-19th centuries, 100% positive reviews, & Northernlion called it "swag" ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKox... store.steampowered.com/app/4396770/...

5 people in the industry still see value in attending and of those, only 3 can afford it. one of them is speaking

One down, two to go! 🙏

Surely not me updating the Steam build of our demo one last time before Next Fest while on the road.

@martinpi.bsky.social & I submitted THREE separate things for review to Steam this week and now I need a Bloody Mary (& 3 approvals please 🙏) All shall be revealed in good time!

Northernlion (!!!) just ended his stream of our game saying "I THINK THIS IS REALLY GOOD" and lads.... what a Wednesday night!! 😭❤️

Did you know the Irish invented #Halloween? It's true! @imirt.bsky.social Curator Page proves it. 😁😱 store.steampowered.com/curator/4145... #OícheShamhna #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #IrishGameDev #IndieDev #GameDev #IrishCreatives #IrishGameDomination #SpéirGhorm #IndieGame #SpotLight #Promote

I'm wrapping up my time with Cardboard Computer on their unannounced game in early November, & I have some capacity again! If you're looking for consultation or longer term support from an expert game director, narrative designer & writer, drop me a line 💖 contact [at] hannahnicklin.com

im going to have 30 hours in the Sparrow Warfare demo before the game comes out. Sparrow Warfare.

Northernlion (!!!) just ended his stream of our game saying "I THINK THIS IS REALLY GOOD" and lads.... what a Wednesday night!! 😭❤️

Northern Lion just called our game "swag" and I might be losing it

The Global Birdsong is OUT NOW!🎶🐦 Featuring 100+ bird songs and calls contributed by BirdLife Partners worldwide, and created by Timothy Arinaitwe and Axel Wild. We’ve also partnered with Sounds Right to ensure every stream helps fund nature conservation!💚 🎧👉 soundsright.lnk.to/TheGlobalBir...

I think the 40s are a great time to go and chase your dreams because I'm so much more chill than in my 20s.

YES bird games YES

Our second game Secrets of Rætikon is part of Birds of Play, a Steam event all about birds. Go and check out all the wonderful games featuring birds over here 👉 store.steampowered.com/sale/BirdsOf... Thanks @alphachar.bsky.social for making this happen!

We're looping our stream on the page for the rest of the day/night. Enjoy bird nerds nerding out about birds. Play games with birds in them. Grow wings. Be free.

Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, and to celebrate, we're launching a special Steam event called BIRDS OF PLAY, showcasing 140 bird games dedicated to our feathered friends! It kicks off at 6pm CEST, so come check it out here: store.steampowered.com/sale/BirdsOf...

We're delighted to see #PigeonALoveStory featured in the Steam #BirdsOfPlay event! 🕊️ Check it out now for 30% off our game, and a host of savings from some other fine feathered friends too! Find your one true pigeon soulmate: store.steampowered.com/app/3876710/... #indiegames #steamsale

A rec from me: BIRDTEETH. Checked this out at Full Indie Vancouver and its a fantastic blend of cute+creepy with some really unique puzzles. store.steampowered.com/app/3938080/...

Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, and to celebrate, we're launching a special Steam event called BIRDS OF PLAY, showcasing 140 bird games dedicated to our feathered friends! It kicks off at 6pm CEST, so come check it out here: store.steampowered.com/sale/BirdsOf...

"Birds of Play 2026" kicks off tomorrow at 6:00 PM (CEST). It is a festival featuring a collection of bird-themed games. Each title is unique, so please be sure to check it out. #BirdsOfPlay

I've been pretty quiet lately, but I need to come out of my shell now because we have lots of exciting things happening in the next 6 weeks or so!! First up: our game is part of GAMES AS ART festival tomorrow in Finland! I'll be talking about how I make our bird art 🐣

Merci beaucoup @neonaurelius.bsky.social pour l'organisation de Birds of Play et la confiance 🫶🏻 Si vous aimez les zoizos et les deckbuilders, n'hésitez pas à ajouter leur jeu Sparrow Warfare à votre wishlist : store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...

The public demo of Feather Trail will be going live on Steam for this event! Very excited to share what I've been cooking with all of you, especially folks who've watched this grow from a janky prototype years ago. #gamedev #birds

Vous aimez les oiseaux ? Nous, oui 🐦 Nous sommes ravi-e-s de vous annoncer notre participation à l'événement Steam "Birds Of Play" organisé par NEON AURELIUS du 10 au 16 Octobre 2026 ! Au programme, de nombreuses découvertes de jeux indés sur la thématique des oiseaux ! On a hâte ! ✨

This was *such* a good talk, major kudos to @martinpi.bsky.social who got through a whole breadth of ideas at such a measured pace. Always impressive to be both information-dense and relaxing to watch!