Daily Affirmation - Jun 13, 2026
My presence matters to people I may never realize.
Psalms 139:14 - Jun 13, 2026
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Daily Writing Prompt - Jun 13, 2026
Were you ever given a responsibility that you couldn't handle?
Daily Writing Tip - Jun 13, 2026
"We tune in to watch people be punished, and we enjoy seeing characters pushed to their absolute limits and beyond. We seem to like our main characters frustrated, beaten down, devastated,…
She Walks in Beauty
She walks in Beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which He…
Wise Word Finder — Jun 13, 2026 — find the 5 missing words
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Take a look →Daily Affirmation - Jun 12, 2026
One bad moment does not make a bad day.
Galatians 6:9 - Jun 12, 2026
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Daily Riddle - Jun 12, 2026
Every night I’m told what to do, and each morning I do what i’m told. But I still don’t escape your scold
Daily Writing Tip - Jun 12, 2026
Don't connect all the dots. Give the audience a role in filling in what's happening. That is, give them all the dots they need, but don't connect all the dots for them.
I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancin…
Wise Word Finder — Jun 12 — find the 4 missing words
Jeremiah 33:3 - Jun 11, 2026
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Daily Riddle - Jun 11, 2026
What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days?
Daily Writing Prompt - Jun 11, 2026
What do video game bosses do while waiting for the main character?
Daily Writing Tip - Jun 11, 2026
Rather than describing what a character is trying to accomplish (being defensive), consider using the verbs that indicate the actions they're taking against other characters (accusing them…
Wise Word Finder — Jun 11 — find the 4 missing words
Chapter 8 — Busted
A hall monitor who’d turned into a Centaur guided me and Dylan to the principal’s office. His hooves clopped noisily on the cobble stones as we followed silently.
Chapter 7 — A New Science
Even with my speed power-ups, the bell rang way before I could get any pizza. My stomach rumbled, but I hardly noticed as we all filed into Miss Libby’s classroom with clanking armor and bu…
Chapter 6 — Stealth Practice
Since I’d used a surprise attack to battle the Manticore, my stealth stat had increased by two. Dylan crept down the steps only a little ways ahead of me, but my footsteps were totally sile…
Chapter 5 — The Second Day
So, yeah, mom got mad, but we didn’t have any homeschooling books or anything and the governor sent an email to all the parents telling them exactly what would happen if they pulled their k…
Chapter 4 — A Strong Home
“The news said a gas line burst.” Mom stared out the rearview mirror at the huge wall and gothic towers of my school. “That is no gas line.”
Chapter 3 — Level Competition
One of the freaky mini-skeletons swung its sword at Alyssa, the super smart girl who always sat at the front of class. She wore silver armor and kicked it with a metal boot.
Chapter 2 — The Transformation
Dr. Byrd’s device slid across the table when we hit. For a moment, I thought everything would be fine. Then, the machine buzzed like a chainsaw cutting down a whole forest at once. The whin…
Daily Mental Health Tip - Jun 10, 2026
Laugh on purpose: queue up the clip that always gets you. Laughter is a fast lane to relief.
Psalms 27:1 - Jun 10, 2026
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Daily Riddle - Jun 10, 2026
What has four wheels and flies?
Daily Writing Tip - Jun 10, 2026
Be Concise
Wise Word Finder — Jun 10 — find the 4 missing words
Daily Mental Health Tip - Jun 9, 2026
Step away from a conflict to cool down, and say you're stepping away. Space with a note is kindness.
Micah 6:8 - Jun 9, 2026
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Daily Riddle - Jun 9, 2026
I am always hungry, I must always be fed, The finger I touch, Will soon turn red.
Daily Writing Prompt - Jun 9, 2026
Compile a list of words that describe you as a child. Compile a second list that describes you as you are now. How are these lists the same? How are they different?
Wise Word Finder — Jun 9 — find the 4 missing words
Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths unde…
The Way Through the Woods
They shut the road through the woods Seventy years ago. Weather and rain have undone it again, And now you would never know There was once a road through the woods Before they planted the t…
The Raven
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of…
Tears of Adria - A sword and sourcery RPG with great fundamentals and big potential
This one was fun! It had a lot of great item options and good momentum. I think with a bit of adjustment and polish, this could be one to remember and return to. Balancing was definitely an issue at times, but overall, this was a pretty fun one to check out! #letsplay #gamereview #tearsofadria #lurkit #gameplay #crpg
Your writing's world building only needs to be figured out enough to play on! #writing #story
Your writing's world building only needs to be figured out enough to play on! #writing #story
LAST FLAG! Capture the flag evolved - can it make a comeback?
This game has a lot of special elements and cool stuff going for it. I think the art, game feel, and other elements are honestly 10/10. The only challenge is that capture the flag isn't (to me) the most interesting shooter rule set to evolve. I like stealth in shooters, moba rulesets, and other experimental game types for shooters since flags have been used so heavily. If this game explored more unique rulesets in its shooter environment it could be something truly special. #letsplay #lastflag #capturetheflag #gamereview #lurkit #game #shootergames
Voyage - Should I give up writing forever now that AI Dungeon 2.0 can do it??
This is a cool upgrade from AI Dungeon V1, but at least as far as I've observed, it's not bringing too much new to the table outside of a structure memory system and a bit more systemic order to what players say, do, or act in the story world. Many of the pitfalls of AI writing are still all too prevalent, and I think there will be quite a bit of human writing in demand for the foreseeable future. #letsplay #gamereview #voyage #aidungeon #aigame #writing
Mechjestic - A majestic mech deckbuilder with great ideas and BONKERS art
The art and animation 12/10 I think the missing pieces were really a bit too many mechanics, unclear goals in the metagame zones, and a bit of missing clarity in card behavior and mechanics. Still one worth playing for fans of deckbuilders! #letsplay #gamereview #sponsored #lurkit #deckbuilder #gameplay #deckbuilding
Winter Hunts Us - An interesting survival strategy game mixing Valheim and Catan
There are a lot of great pieces to this project, and I can see the good ideas that are building this into a fun experience. There are still quite a few balancing and other issues that I think the developer will need to address before this is really ready for prime time, but I think there is a really great foundation here to build upon. #gamereview #gaming #strategygames #survivalgame #hexgame #letsplay #walkthrough #winterhuntsus
Clicker Climber: Reverse Pachinko - Pachinko, an aim tool, and Balatro had a baby, and it's AWESOME!
This game has some great ideas and combines mechanics in a cool and interesting way. I think the UI and the clarity of the mechanics are where it falls a little short. I think with some polish, though, this will be a winner to return to and keep playing! #gamereview #pachinko #letsplay #gaming #indiegame #roguelike
Death by Scrolling - A clever roguelike auto-scroller with tons of potential
This game has innovative mechanics, beautiful art, and a really fun concept. What's missing? I think quite a bit of balancing and a focus on making the game JUICY and satisfying at the mechanical level. Again, I'm a crotchety old final boss, so maybe I'm not the target audience, but I think if this game can iron out some of its balancing issues, it'll be a winner! #letsplay #gamedesign #gamereview #deathbyscrolling #lurkit #gaming #roguelike #indiegame
Atia's Legacy - Can Axie crack the secret of a PC & Mobile MMO??
It's awesome to see Axie bringing new games to the world and sharing them with players. I think some of the challenges this game currently has are at the design and strategy level which is particularly concerning. Many of the features were so skeletal that it would be nearly impossible for a dev to evaluate whether there's long term gameplay potential for those mechanics and features. There are some cool ideas here, but I think this game still needs to find its "standout" differentiator that makes it worth logging in and chasing the leaderboards! Thanks to the Atia team for sponsoring the review!! #axieinfinity #atiaslegacy #lurkit #gamereview #axie #web3gaming #web3games #letsplay #gamereviews
How to play Chess Puzzle Blitz on Viverse! #chess #chesspuzzles #viverse
How to play Chess Puzzle Blitz on Viverse! #chess #chesspuzzles #viverse
Try our new game Tiny Restorations on Meta Store!!
Play the demo now at: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/tiny-restorations/26021512154141606/ Please send me feedback, and if you need to get access, send me an email and I'll be happy to set you up!! #vrgaming #vrgames #indiedev #indiedevlog #indiegame #restorationproject
Iron Rebellion - I'm finally the Mech Pilot I was BORN TO BE!!! Incredible mech sim!
This game does so much incredibly well with its UI and UX. I think with some simplifying of mechanics and adjusting the game design to align more with casual players who want the mech experience this will be something to revisit for many games to come! #ironrebellion #mechgames #mech #gamereview #letsplay #IronRebellion #keymailer
Chess Puzzle Restoration! We're bringing Chess Puzzle Blitz to Viverse through the Creator Program!
Thanks to the HTC Viverse team, and we're thrilled to share the updated Chess Puzzle Blitz to you all in the Viverse! This is a fun project that's had lots of evolution over many years, but one thing has stayed true - we've found some of the coolest, trickiest, and most educational chess puzzles in existence. Join us and prove your might!!! #viverse #htcvive #letsplay #gaming #indiedev #indiedevlog #devlog
Stellar Warfare - A huge scope 3d space RTS with incredible attention to detail
The depth and thought that's gone into this game is obvious. I think the games biggest challenge will be to make all that hard work accessible to a broad array of players. The core loop and 3d map navigation was just awkward enough to make it a bit onerous to move around and accomplish my goals in 3d space, and the link between cause and effect was a bit weak to help me understand mechanics and impact. Overall a great game for sure, though! #letsplay #gamedesign #rts #gameplay #gamereview #lurkit #keymailer
Insider Trading - A groovy balatro-like stock builder where you profit off good and bad!
This was a delight to play and a fun project for sure! Would definitely recommend to any of the kind folks on Wall Street who need something less sketchy to do than ACTUAL insider trading. This is a clever deckbuilder with great theme, fantastic music, and enjoyable mechanics. Not much story, but honestly, there doesn't need to be in a game like this. #letsplay #gaming #deckbuilding #deckbuilder #lurkit #keymailer #gamereview #gamereviews
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Game Design tips from "March of Giants" a new MOBA with a unique take!
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Frustration games, and why we love them
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Ludocene Game Finder is worth swiping right on.
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Will AI replace Novelists? A fiction editor tells all.
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Project Ethos: A game design review of the new extraction shooter
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Narrative Design Tips from Guayota - Game Review
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Jubensha -- what I've learned so far.
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Editing Insights from: Tomoe Cliffs of Despair
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Crafting Effective Characters: Conveying Fears through Visual Cues
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My top 5 writing book recommendations (and why)
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How to add narrative to an idle game's design
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Who needs showing when you can tell well?
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Check out my new CYOA game! (Beta)
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How to save your writing with a pack of highlighters
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Three ways to avoid "Talking Wallpaper" Dialogue.
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