So... It's #AUSPEX day 183. It's been exactly half...

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So... It's #AUSPEX day 183.

It's been exactly half a year since this journey started. And in half a year, it will end. Unless it's an endless cycle.

The uncaring gods of absurdity are watching over us. Unless they don't.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch appears to be floating in a black void between two rows of large sitting statues facing each others. The statues bear white neon pattern that look like vague skeletal features, or cyber suits, or both. The silhouette of an ancient door frame can be seen in the distance, hiding a grey setting sun.

Like 1 July at 21:30 | Open on merveilles.town

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lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 184 is out.

Climb, fall, repeat. Every day, year or century.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a square pillar covered with square tiles. Other pillars of various heights can be seen at various distances. Some are connected by energy beams. It's all pretty dark despite a few high tech polygonal lights.

2 July at 18:47 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 185 has been released.

Sometimes, all you can see is the wall you're running into.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a an energy beam that leads straight into a gigantic wall. There's no visible passage, though a few lights below may indicate some kind of respite.

3 July at 18:25 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Hey, it's #AUSPEX day 186, and if you hated yesterday's level, this one is likely worse.

It's much easier once you understand that the climbing controls are relative to the camera.

What is crazier, though? Climbing while holding a torch, or climbing in the dark?

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure is managing to climb one of two definitely vertical twin towers while still holding a torch. A grey sun is setting in the black sky between the towers. There's probably some weird Spiderman vibes emanating from this scene.

4 July at 20:20 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 187 is live.

There's no such thing as too much jumping after too much climbing.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on column in a black void. Other barely lit columns of various heights can be seen around. There's a grey sun setting behind a shadowy archway in the distance.

5 July at 19:31 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 188 is out.

Still failing at basic accessibility since January 1st.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a thin transparent beam connecting some massive stone pillars floating in a black void like the round steps of giant stairs.

6 July at 20:45 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

It's #AUSPEX day 189.

And yes, those numerous massive pillars are getting increasingly numerous and massive.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a large stone pillar emerging from a dark chasm with various other pillars very close to each other. More pillars are standing on these pillars. Truth be told, that's a lot of pillars. Did I mention pillars?

7 July at 20:48 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Is it #AUSPEX day 190?

Does a black flame brighten a black void?

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a round platform suspended to higher columns by transparent beams. There's a brazier with a black flame on the closet column. The rest of the scene vanishes in a black void.

8 July at 21:22 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 191 has been released.

One who seeks a straight path may never find it.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a thin curved wall that meanders in extremely convoluted ways through a dark abyss, surrounded by stone columns with torches feebly burning at the top.

9 July at 18:57 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 192 is live.

The path is straying further away from itself.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a thin curved wall joining two wave-shaped ramps that almost loop on themselves. There's a brazier and a torch burning on near columns. It's all pretty dark and likely extremely dangerous to take a step in any direction.

10 July at 20:04 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 193 is out.

And so it seems that the architect, famous for their overly ambitious projects which always start but never end, also never learns.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing where two monumental stone rings almost touch. Another ring loops over their head, forming some kind of giant chain that continues in the surrounding darkness.

11 July at 20:35 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Looks like it's #AUSPEX day 194.

The best use I have of this project so far is for me to remember which day of the week it is. It kind of succeeds in this regard, but the only reason is because I start a new track on every Monday, and yes, I know it's Friday.

I also most often remember which day of the year it is, thanks to this thread, but it's not exactly useful, is it? Well, it's still glorious in its own tiny way. That's the whole point.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

Looks like it's #AUSPEX day 194.

I also most often remember which day of the year it is, thanks to this thread, but it's not exactly useful, is it? Well, it's still glorious in its own tiny way. That's the whole point.

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A lone pixelated figure holding a torch, yes, still the same freaking character with the same torch after 194 days, is standing in some strange corridor made of giant rings aligned with a slight lateral offset. So it appears kind of oval, like a giant stone vagina or something like that. That wasn't intentional but hey, let's enjoy the awkward accidental symbolism while we're here, shall we?

12 July at 22:04 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 195 is out.

And here we are, visiting dead and ossified futures again.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing inside a large structure made of stone rings that reminds a bit of a giant rib cage.There's a grey sun setting in a dark sky between two rings.

13 July at 21:45 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 196 has gone live.

Following an unfortunate chain of events.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is walking on a large chain stretching inside a series of massive stone rings. A grey sun is setting in the distance under an archway formed by a ring.

14 July at 20:52 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

It's #AUSPEX day 197.

Watching the watcher.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a curved platform in a dark and twisted landscape. Rows of bizarre contraptions that look a bit like one-eyed totems are looming over the scene.

15 July at 19:32 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Hey, #AUSPEX day 198 has been released.

In the the stone forest
There are no seasons
Only silence

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a stone column that looks like a tree trunk with giant petrified leaves. Similar tree-like structures can be seen in the distance.

16 July at 21:10 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Well, #AUSPEX day 199 has come.

Unnatural trees can be unnaturally tall.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a narrow bridge leading to some kind of very tall column or tower, with more similar buildings beyond in the shadows.

17 July at 19:31 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 200 has been released.

And we're still lost.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is walking in a narrow passage between monumental stone columns. Maybe that's a forest if you squint hard enough.

18 July at 20:31 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

It's #AUSPEX day 201.

And yes, these large dark gaps mean it's time for a terrible, nerve-wreaking platforming sequence. Again.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing dangerously close to some dark abyss that obviously needs to be jumped over repeatedly for further progression and ego gratification.

19 July at 19:44 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 202 is out.

Enjoying the view from a place that is normally impossible to reach, but which deserved to be promoted from bug to feature.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a tall column and is turned towards some giant cyber totems looming over other similar columns. It's all very dark and white neon-lit.

20 July at 20:47 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 203 has been released.

Sometimes all you need is to push a button.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is is standing on a thin glass platform that is flying through a series of large square structures with high-tech white neon patterns.

21 July at 20:12 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

So, it's #AUSPEX day 204.

And we're crossing one more bridge.

And I especially like today's loop, in all its saturated brokenness, and no, this screenshot obviously doesn't preview the sound.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing next to a burning brazier, on some kind of cyber bridge passing through large square rings, with various white neon patterns covering its dark polygonal surfaces.

22 July at 20:41 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 205 has gone live.

Fragmented spaces for fragmented times.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing somewhere in a complex structure made of polygonal glass panes and black cubes with diagonal white neon stripes. It's hard to tell if there are floors or walls. It's a big messy deconstructed dark space.

23 July at 18:47 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

It's #AUSPEX day 206.

But it may feel like an eternity when wandering inside the near-never-ending inverted ziggurat.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is climbing a ladder inside a massive building with several levels up and down. Walls bear large white neon stripes and there is one burning brazier on each floor.

24 July at 21:33 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 207 had been released.

Visiting the land of the future dead.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing between two groups of monumental sitting statues that seems to be stacked upon the steps of a giant and very steep stairway. They look like screaming cyberskeletons and their vibe isn't exactly the most pleasant one.

25 July at 20:54 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 208 is out.

And everything new is old again.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is walking on a large chain between two evanescent pillars, high above some kind of high tech structure with white neon patterns cascading into an unseen abyss.

26 July at 21:05 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 209 has been released.

Contemplating one more empty city.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on a glass structure, looming over a dark urban landscape with a grey sun setting below the curved horizon.

27 July at 20:42 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Here comes #AUSPEX day 210.

Let's have a little stroll around the monolith.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is climbing up a glass slope inside a glass and metal structure, seemingly built around some kind of tall monolith with white neon patterns. Possibly a rocket.

28 July at 19:37 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

#AUSPEX day 211 is live.

If you fall into the abyss, well, just don't, okay?

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is falling into a black abyss, likely after a missed jump between two glass slopes. Oops.

29 July at 20:22 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

Apparently, it's #AUSPEX day 212.

We're using rays of hope as a hypothetical transportation method.

Play the new level here:
https://lectronice.itch.io/auspex

A lone pixelated figure holding a torch is standing on an oblique energy beam that seems to link small platforms in a vast dark space. There's no way to tell what kind of structure this is, as there are only a few vertical shadowy shapes in the distance, barely lit by a grey setting sun.

30 July at 20:06 | Open on merveilles.town

lectronaughty replied to lectronaughty

If you need a mostly healthy dose of noisy #ambient experiments with #handpan loops and distant #techno vibes, here's the sixth part of the #AUSPEX soundtrack.

https://lectronice.bandcamp.com/album/cancer

I can't believe I've released six albums in six months. They're pretty raw indeed, but that still feels like quite an accomplishment.

31 July at 16:52 | Open on merveilles.town