Jim Stormdancer
Techtonica, the game I've been working on at Fire Hose, is out in Early Access today. I like it a lot and I think we did a great job! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1457320/Techtonica/
Techtonica on Steam

Techtonica is a first-person factory automation game with a gripping mystery about mining your way out from the depths of an alien planet. Explore bioluminescent caves, mold destructible terrain, construct a massive subterranean factory. Dig your way toward answers & discover the secrets of Calyx.

Jul 18, 2023 at 5:07pmWeb
Show threadAlice Averlong🏳️‍⚧️Jul 18, 2023
@mogwai_poet looks cool! congrats!
Show threadJim StormdancerJul 18, 2023
@foone Thanks!
Show threadDave?Jul 18, 2023
@mogwai_poet It looks good! Congrats on the launch!
Show threadEzmikeJul 18, 2023
@mogwai_poet you had me at factory automation
Show threadSpottyfox斑狐狸Jul 18, 2023
@mogwai_poet Well this looks p. great
Show threadDavidJul 18, 2023
@mogwai_poet this looks rad. Instant wishlist addition.
Show threadSir GarbagetruckJul 18, 2023

@mogwai_poet

came here for obvious question.

Have not seen obvious question.

Am... confused.

Show threadJim StormdancerJul 18, 2023
@Truck I think a lot of the folks interacting don't know my personal history and just enjoy factory building games.
Show threadJim StormdancerJul 18, 2023
@Truck Anyway, to the best of my knowledge Techtonica is not part of the Frog Fractions Cinematic Universe.
Show threadSir GarbagetruckJul 18, 2023

@mogwai_poet

I approve of this continuation of the confusion surrounding Fork Friction 7/32.

Show threadBob Smy UncleJul 18, 2023

@mogwai_poet oh fuck me I just finished satisfactory

I thought I was about to get my life back

Show threadJim StormdancerJul 18, 2023
@Cheff 💀
Show threadJonasJul 19, 2023
@mogwai_poet
Any chance that it'll be released on DRM-free platforms like GOG or itch.io? I love factory games as much as I hate DRM-friendly platforms
Show threadJim StormdancerJul 19, 2023
@magnetic_tape Not soon, unfortunately!
Show threadJonasJul 19, 2023
@mogwai_poet too bad, but awesome work nonetheless!
Show threadjmacJul 19, 2023

@mogwai_poet This is my first factory automation game! I’m enjoying it so far, on Steam Deck. (The text and button graphics are a bit eye-squinty on the small screen and I expect this is a known issue.)

I haven’t actually made any automation yet; I’ve just been reusing No Man’s Sky muscle memory so far, with the crafting.

I literally just now saw the image attached to this post, showing conveyor belts feeding smelters, and said “Oh!” out loud. I think I need to play this more tonight.

Show threadJim StormdancerJul 19, 2023
@jmac Yeah, the factory automation genre requires a very specific approach/mindset and you're about to find out whether that's a good time for you
Show threadAzrhygaJul 20, 2023
@mogwai_poet Great!! Congratulations!!
Good luck with the sales and good luck working on the game!!