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Sep 12

I'm happy to announce that #Roadwarden, an illustrated text-based #RPG in which you explore and change a hostile, grim realm, is now available on Steam! It's all about mysteries, meaningful choices, role-playing, and complex NPCs. Perfect for autumn. #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

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Thank you, John, both for the praise and for pointing out Roadwarden's shortcomings! I'm so happy you enjoyed the game, and I'll do my best to learn from my mistakes in the future. : )

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Gaming In The Wild

@gaminginthewild

Oct 30

New pod!

gaminginthewild.com

#Roadwarden by @MoralAnxiety is a grand text adventure that musters the same sense of freedom & wonder as the biggest open-world games, via:

A rich, detailed world

Meaningful choices

Branching paths

Deep rolepay An A+ indie game!

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Oct 25

Holy shit. I realize it won't stay like this for long, but I can't express how insane this is for me. Thank you. #indiedev #gamedev

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"Overwhelmingly Positive"

500+ Reviews

Thank you so much!

#indiedev #indiegame #appreciation

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Oct 24

I believe this means one can now buy Roadwarden AND give the 10% cut to a charity. : O

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AssembleTeam

@AssembleTeam

Oct 24

#mondayfunday

Together with @humble, let’s celebrate #indiegames in the currently running #IndieHitsSale

Find many of our games, such as:

#AJugglersTale

#OrbitalBullet

#Roadwarden

#FARLoneSails

#Lacuna

#ITORAH …and more!

bit.ly/HumbleStore_As

The Pre-order Bonus Podcast

Oct 21

Jacob and Cameron were patient beyond belief, and very kind. Thank you for chatting with me!

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@preordercast

Oct 21

Our latest episode is on the outstanding narrative and text-based game Roadwarden from @MoralAnxiety. Aureus was generous enough to sit down with us and share some incredible insight on world-building and game design! buzzsprout.com/747596/1153346

Roadwarden Review (Computer) - Official GBAtemp Review

Oct 19

A friendly company just released the Early Access version of what seems to be an RPG with very cute critters. ♥️

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Pineapple Works

@pineapple_works

Oct 19

Of Blades & Tails has just launched in Early Access!

Available for Windows, Mac & Linux (of course) Runs great on SteamDeck too!

Likes and RTs will help us spread the word! Steam: bit.ly/OBTSteam GOG: bit.ly/OBTGOG #indiegame #godot #earlyaccess #RPG

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Thank you,

, for Prans' warm review!

gbatemp.net

Become the titular Roadwarden in one-person developer Moral Anxiety Studio’s latest title and journey across an uncharted peninsula of a grim mediaeval fantasy world. Can a text-based adventure...

Thank you,

. for Bob's review of Roadwarden! "I just love this game so much, but out of respect for your time, reader, I’d summarize all of this by saying the game’s systems and writing flow seamlessly well together." rpgfan.com/review/roadwar #indiedev #gamedev

rpgfan.com

Roadwarden Review | RPGFan

Roadwarden breathes life into this forgotten art by creating a vast world in a tiny peninsula. The game design, music, and visuals substantively contribute to

Oct 14

Thank you for being cool about Roadwarden,

@gamesfreezer

, and for the perfect summary. ; ) gamesfreezer.co.uk/2022/10/roadwa

From what I've seen,

treats his role as a Steam Curators with an unusual amount of responsibility and kindness, and I'm honored he decided to play Roadwarden all the way through, and even share his thoughts on his website. Thank you, Chris.

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csh_picone

@CSH_Picone

Oct 14

If you are a fan of RPGs, text-based games, story-based games: do NOT miss @MoralAnxiety's Roadwarden. It's a work of art. Check out my in-depth review here: cshpicone.com/gaming/in-dept

One month ago, my life has changed. After years of relying on your feedback and support, #Roadwarden is my first project that both entertained people, and connected with them emotionally. Thank you for your reviews and messages. I'm overwhelmed. #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

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I know of two people who got caught by the scammers already, so I'm retweeting this.

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Oct 2

Streamers/YouTubers - There's a scammer out there who puts a lot of effort into pretending they're tied to Roadwarden and Moral Anxiety Studio's "PR", promising a juicy ad deal and linking to what's likely a worm/crypto malware. Be careful, ask me if you have any doubts.

Oct 10

Knowing that it happens to other developers and artists as well helps me a lot. I'm grateful that people share their struggles.

I've been asked to write a blog post about designing the branching narratives in #Roadwarden and the impostor syndrome hits hard. Trying to give advice to others after years of following my intuition makes me feel like I'm wasting everyone's time. #gamedev #indiedev

Roadwarden just received its 1.0.6 patch. The game seems to be very stable, with many bugs fixed and various text issues improved. If you wait for the game to reach its final form, I believe this is it. : )

Oct 6

An illustration from the 2019 Roadwarden prototype, and what it has become. It used to be the illustration shown during the tutorial encounter with the griffons. #throwbackthursday #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart

I'm a talented editor/writer ✨looking for work✨. I was one of the many laid off from Fanbyte a few weeks ago. Up until the last few days, I was supposed to have a good job lined up in games media, but the offer was rescinded due to them not wanting to sponsor my work visa.

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"The characters feel like they actually live there, your actions feel like they actually affect them, and the stories feel impactful in a lowkey way. You get some medicine for someone’s daughter, pick some berries in exchange for a hot meal. You’re not here to save the world"

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TheGamer

@thegamerwebsite

Oct 1

Roadwarden is a magical text-based RPG, and you owe it to yourself to play it thegamer.com/roadwarden-pro

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Episode 21 of the Indie Corner went up today. Covering awesome games such as Gloomwood, Absolute Tactics and Roadwarden, there's something for all! @MoralAnxiety @NewBlood @akuparagames sassygamers.com/indie-corner-e

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Mark. I very much hope to learn what you'll think about the journey's conclusion.

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Mark Taylor

@marktweetshere

Chopping through overgrown paths in @MoralAnxiety's RPG Roadwarden, I start to realize there may be lasting effects to my interference with the environment. I discuss here what the game achieves by giving curiosity consequences: marktaylorwrites.com/2022/09/28/roa

Shaun Aitcheson - Hob's Barrow OUT NOW!

Very excited to see The Excavation of Hob's Barrow reaching its release. I haven’t played it yet, but I just love the vibe of the trailer and the screenshots, and I adore adventure games. I'm buying it right now.

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@shaunaitcheson

Announcement!

After 3 years of development, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam and GOG!

Explore the isolated moors of 19th century England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow in our #folkhorror adventure!

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friends, I was suddenly shitcanned, and having just closed on a home, have zero moneys and am in need of work immediately. I am one of the best in the biz for shaders in Unity, esp in deferred. If you need a graphics nerd or technical artist hmu by DM or info@teamdogpit.com

I was the graphics programmer on Darkest Dungeon II

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Idk, this one just cracks me up. It started so normal, but once it gets derailed by the obsession, it just melts.

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Sent to me from #EGX2022, London... Surreal. #EGX #indiedev #gamedev

Save 20% on Roadwarden on Steam

Sep 22

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG in which you explore and change a hostile, grim realm. Find it on Steam!

store.steampowered.com

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Many reviewers call #Roadwarden both “retro” and “modern”. For me, it’s a sign of success - I used old systems and tools not to mimic the old games, but to revisit their amazing inventions. Thank you for almost 300 Steam reviews - they’re “very positive”! #indiedev #gamedev #rpg

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"The overall effect isn’t triumphant or heroic, it’s organic and pleasingly human."

metro.co.uk

Roadwarden review - old-fashioned storytelling

One of the very oldest video game genres is revived for the modern age, as the text adventure proves it can still tell a compelling story.

Sep 20

Omg the cutest brave Sodal Btw the name comes from "sodalis" - member, companion, comrade, fellow, mate, intimate

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Wanderbot

@Wanderbots

Sep 20

Got the chance to play Roadwarden for @AssembleTeam and @MoralAnxiety for a video, and loved it so much I was inspired to draw this! Check it out on Steam: uberstrategist.link/Wanderbot-Road - It's a really cozy illustrated narrative RPG! #ad #Roadwarden

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Sep 17

Thank you for giving the game a chance! I'm glad that you enjoyed your experience. : )

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But Why Tho?

@ButWhyThoPC

Sep 16

Contributor @kluzarron got a chance to review Roadwarden. See why he says it is a treat for RPG fans that don't mind doing some reading: butwhytho.net/2022/09/16/rev

Sep 17

What a crazy week. : ) The next large patch is scheduled on Monday, should fix the "get-all-achievements" bug and the last handful of issues that were found by the thousands of players who gave #Roadwarden a shot so far. Thank you for help! #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

Sep 16

I love the melancholic, yet ambiguous soundtrack of #Roadwarden . More than half of the tracks in the game, including the title theme, were composed by

@nickrickstick1

, who just released his works! Please consider supporting him! He keeps all the earnings. : ) #indiedev #gamedev

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nick_rick_stick

@nickrickstick1

Sep 16

Very pleased to release a collection of music from Roadwarden made by Aureus aka @MoralAnxiety! Available to buy on Bandcamp or stream on major platforms. Head to the link to choose your poison. linktr.ee/nickroder

Sep 15

Time to bring back the oldest illustration made for #Roadwarden in February 2019. As you can see, there are reasons why the game took so damn long. ; ) Also, even in 2021 the Pelt of The North inn was known as Clean Spear. #ThrowbackThursday #indiedev #gamedev #RPG

Sep 15

Over 100 reviews! 🥳 Thank you! #indiedev #gamedev

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damn strong female characters stealing our roadwardens

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Sep 14

I wanted to thank all the kind players who support #Roadwarden by reporting the bugs and sus events they encounter, and do so with unusual amounts of patience. The first bug-fixing patch should be on its way, I'm glad you decide to reach out to me. #indiedev #gamedev