http://www.cockos.com/licecap/

http://blog.bahraniapps.com/?page_id=21

Why did you decide to not use coloured backgrounds for individual tiles? Or is that just a result of the steps you took?

Gravis Gamepad for life!

It feels like he's gliding somehow - maybe you should increase the frequency of the steps?

Maybe a color cycling effect?

By the way I tried adding some simple color cycling -- here's how it looks now:

(how it used to look)

Dat integer overflow...

The ears looks like fingers constantly doing the "come closer" symbol.

That, or they are oddly top-heavy and super-springy.

It looks awesome, but yes, it suggests a completely different type of game :D

I can hear it go "poof" as it dies. That's a good sign

This week we spent a lot of time making gas giants come to life w flowing bands of gassy awesomeness:

I misread that as "glowing" (since the image kinda looks like it is). Would be a pretty neat effect if used sparingly, don't you think?

I like the bungee-ness of it. Could be an interesting mechanic - the longer you fall, the stronger the bounce.

I think limiting yourself to "simple" stuff like blinking lights could keep it from becoming excessively much work but still add a lot of flavour.

You going to animate that ASCII art?

Oh man, this looks interesting. Space-themed RTS that is not focused on war? Count me in!

I like how empty space looks... but have you thought of making it even emptier?

Great find, really makes you appreciate the vastness of space. I might have a play with scale once I get the main game down as things start to look a little squished when you zoom right out.

If you make the game to scale (while designing the UI in such a way that this is not a problem) then every astronomer everywhere will love you forever.

I agree with the sentiment that lowpoly is the next pixel art for indie games in the coming year or 4. I've been inspired by this thread at polycount for YEARS, so this has been a long time coming for me personally.

Having said that, you make flatshading look good

Oh wait, Cool Ranch is a brand? Eh... that might get you in trouble - why hasn't anyone mentioned that?

"Are you a Rad enough Rancher to FARM?"

Cool, good luck!

Currently working on this run cycle. The arms are still being worked on, but I think the legs have finally started to take proper shape.

Yeah, it "feels" better than what I remember from before. Have you tried it out while actually moving the character? Anyway, glad to see you posting again, love your minimalism.

I'm in favour of "when it's done" - and you obviously still have a lot of love to pour into this project.

Sounds painful. Based on my previous experience with British slang I guess that means you're happy?