PawzNGauze

IF Author, Game Developer, Adult

[pawzngauze]

Minors DNI

Who Am I?

My name is Pawz (No Pronouns, 21, ENBY) and I am a queer game developer looking to make interactive fiction games for an 18+ audience! But what does that mean? Games with romance, sensuality, hatred, death, and more! I want to make games that capture a large range of experiences.

Why Am I?

I've been heavily inspired by so many games falling into interactive fiction - with some of the safe for work examples being Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and Danganronpa. On the not so safe for work side, I've been inspired by Courtin Cowboys, Boyfriend to Death, Starry Flowers, and more! One of my biggest inspirations is Cute Demon Crashers - which did such an amazing job in creating a game that felt safe, secure, and prioritize player safety and agency. Of course, this is a wide variety of games, but I hope to pull a little from each one to help me with crafting a truly unique experience!

What To Expect!

I will be posting different prototypes, games, art, and more on this blog! On top of that, I will be reblogging content made by other indie developers and fans of indie developers frequently - I truly believe in the power of community and I want to help my fellow developers curate that! Feel free to DM me or send me asks - would love to get to know more developers!

Userboxes! Get to know about me:

Want to Support Me?

The best way you can support me, as a developer, is by reblogging my posts! The more people hear of me, the more people will hear of my game prototype which is coming soon! Depending on how things go, I will consider having a Patreon or Kofi account, but currently I am not running any such accounts.

[thewhisperingpinesbook]

🌲 Escape to the Whispering Pines 🌲

After a painful divorce, Megan retreats to a cabin in the heart of the Whispering Pines mountain range, seeking solace and a fresh start. Her peaceful solitude is soon interrupted by Daniel, a rugged outdoorsman with a mysterious past who lives next door. As they navigate their own paths to healing, the serene wilderness around them becomes the backdrop for an unexpected romance. Journey with Megan and Daniel as they discover the true meaning of starting over and the powerful connection that nature and love can bring. 🌿✨

To Be Released: Winter 2024

[concreteparasite]

I'm learning Godot to bring you a pixel neon dating sim with a priest LI 💕 and by 'you' I mean *me*, I love morally dubious priests 😈

[girlfriendnumber16]

All I need is for someone to gently cup my face and tell me I'm not as doomed as I feel.

[raccoonboywrites]

reblog to gently cup your mutual’s face and tell them they’re not as doomed as they feel

[ad-wills]

[snaccpopstudios]

Finally Satiated~

The passion in his heart drives the chef forward to complete the dish he knows will win you over! Nothing short of absolute perfection, he knows he's tailored this dish to sate your growing appetite and fit your tastes to a T!

🤍🍰 Want to see both full pin-ups and read the end of Peter's story? Join our Patreon for $5+! 🍰🤍

[soulmatesinc-if]

A few broader responses.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the reactions I'm receiving to you guys getting franced are the peanut butter to my jelly. Even if I don't respond to one here, do not be mistaken, I love reading through them!

Now, on a slightly different note. As to the current Romero state of things, there will be no throwing hands but your MCs will have several avenues to vent their frustrations in the next update, and it won't be a one-and-done either so you can carry the grudge if that feels right for your character.

[lotusprotocol]

i'm still worried that the story is going to feel detached from the gameplay, but i'm not sure how to integrate it better yet

sure, there's some parts where they intertwine, but i feel like the gameplay needs to mean more to the story, or else the story won't hit as hard and will only get in the way of the gameplay. and even then, i'm not sure if my story is "good enough," but i think that's just a universal struggle :p

[vermillioncourt-if]

Slowly chipping away at the test demo! I added and revised a few things and I'm currently working on the sibling scenes at the feast since I always intended them to be longer.

I think I've said this before, but I will officially publicly release the demo after Chapter 2 is completed. The romance route lock-in happens at the end of Chapter 2, which is why I picked it cause oof those routes...

And I'm also just realizing that game right now as I have it currently planned and laid out is going to be absolutely massive, so I will probably have to cut some things from it when it's all done so you guys aren't playing for like 6 hours and have only gotten through like 3 chapters LMAO

(unless you want that???? LOL)

[blacktabbygames]

slay the princess deep lore protagonist reveal.

[ninehouses-if]

Hello, still alive and still writing. Things are going along just very slowly. Sadly I can't say for sure when Chapter 1 will be out but I am working towards it.

On a cheerful note, I reached 500 followers. Woooo! I am very grateful to everyone.

[angieanne]

Dear Yandere VN community,

POC exist <3

~ Angie

[izukuwus]

Still reeling from the realization that bullet journaling was essentially created to be a disability aid and got legit fuckin gentrified

[izukuwus]

Like I'm at work and don't have the time to properly organize my thoughts atm but like.

-bullet journalling was invented by a man with a learning disability (99% sure it was ADHD but his website now just says learning disability so I can't be 100%) as a system for organizing his life/way to work WITH his learning disability

-the general concept is bullet point the important things you need to do and use a simple system of symbols to mark whether it's done, rescheduled, cancelled, etc. with very little fanfare, keeping it all in one notebook so you know where to easily find the information at a glance

-people pick it up and it starts getting popular

-bullet journaling becomes an aesthetic movement largely populated by white neurotypicals

-bullet journaling has turned into creating an extremely pretty notebook that has some function, but largely depends on complicated decoration and aesthetic function that takes more time to set up than is tenable for the people it was created for

-new entries to bullet journaling feel pressure to shop at particular stores, use particular brands, purchase lots of stationery purely for its aesthetic value, and prioritize the artistry of the pages rather than the information being stored on them

-people who would massively benefit from the original system can only really find information on it from members of the aesthetic movement. There is now a barrier to entry for ppl with ADHD and other similar conditions, as bullet journaling now requires a focus and motivation to start that these same people often lack or struggle to maintain consistently

-bullet journaling is no longer a disability aid and has become an aesthetic movement largely for middle class white neurotypicals, pushing out the people who the system was created for to begin with

[bibookmerm]

This is the original guide from the person who made bullet journalling. Super simple. Not at all high maintenance.

It was eye-opening to rewatch this after getting used to bullet journal meaning "work of highly decorative art you might journal in if it doesn't detract from the decoration" everywhere online.

[miaqc1]

Casual Alice Group by bluezinga. [REPOST!]

The first artwork made for the four Alice in 4 Alice: Magical Autistic Girls. One of my favorites. ❤️

Anime/Semi-Realism Style.

[luna-azzurra]

List of 40 character flaws

Stubbornness, Unyielding in one's own views, even when wrong.

Impatience, Difficulty waiting for long-term results.

Self-doubt, Constant uncertainty despite evident abilities.

Quick temper, Excessive reactions to provocations.

Selfishness, Prioritizing one's own needs over others'.

Arrogance, Overestimating one's own abilities.

Trust issues, Difficulty trusting others.

Perfectionism, Setting unreachable high standards.

Fear of change, Avoiding changes.

Haunted by the past, Old mistakes or traumas influencing the present.

Jealousy, Envious of others' successes.

Laziness, Hesitant to exert effort.

Vindictiveness, Strong desire for revenge.

Prejudice, Unfair biases against others.

Shyness, Excessive timidity.

Indecisiveness, Difficulty making decisions.

Vulnerability, Overly sensitive to criticism.

Greed, Strong desire for more (money, power, etc.).

Dishonesty, Tendency to distort the truth.

Recklessness, Ignoring the consequences of one's actions.

Cynicism, Negative attitude and distrust.

Cowardice, Lack of courage in critical moments.

Hotheadedness, Quick, often thoughtless reactions.

Contentiousness, Tendency to provoke conflicts.

Forgetfulness, Difficulty remembering important details.

Kleptomania, Compulsion to steal things.

Hypochondria, Excessive concern about one's health.

Pessimism, Expecting the worst in every situation.

Narcissism, Excessive self-love.

Control freak, Inability to let go or trust others.

Tactlessness, Inability to address sensitive topics sensitively.

Hopelessness, Feeling that nothing will get better.

Dogmatism, Rigidity in one's own beliefs.

Unreliability, Inability to keep promises.

Closed-offness, Difficulty expressing emotions.

Impulsiveness, Acting without thinking.

Stubbornness, Reluctance to accept advice.

Wounded pride, Overly sensitive to criticism of oneself.

Isolation, Tendency to withdraw from others.

[pawzngauze]

itch.io being down ;-;

[twincovesgame]

I suddenly feel the need to go to an English forest 🌳