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Workflow notes, product writing.
Longer-form than release notes; closer to how you'd actually use the thing.
May 23, 2026·ComparisonGodot 2D IK vs Charios's fixed skeleton
Godot 2D IK vs Charios's fixed skeleton. Side-by-side breakdown for picking the right tool when you only have one weekend to commit.
May 23, 2026·GenreCo-op second-player animation in 2D shmups
Co-op second-player animation in 2D shmups. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·WorkflowMultiplayer character sync with Charios Unity prefabs
Multiplayer character sync with Charios Unity prefabs. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·WorkflowDriving a Charios Unity prefab with Mixamo mocap
Driving a Charios Unity prefab with Mixamo mocap. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·GenreAnimated character portrait tilt in card games
Animated character portrait tilt in card games. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·GenreSubstitute-bench character animation in 2D sports
Substitute-bench character animation in 2D sports. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·WorkflowCharios + Unreal mobile 2D export
Charios + Unreal mobile 2D export. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·WorkflowThe Godot 2D character animation pipeline in 2026
The Godot 2D character animation pipeline in 2026. A working overview for indie 2D devs — the real moves, the real numbers, no Adobe-suite buzzwords.
May 23, 2026·GenreThe chase animation: 2D horror at running speed
The chase animation: 2D horror at running speed. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·GenreBoss-pattern tells: animation as fair warning in shmups
Boss-pattern tells: animation as fair warning in shmups. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.
May 23, 2026·ComparisonPaper2D vs PaperZD vs Charios for 2D characters in Unreal
Paper2D vs PaperZD vs Charios for 2D characters in Unreal. Side-by-side breakdown for picking the right tool when you only have one weekend to commit.
May 23, 2026·GenreSprint animation in 2D sports games
Sprint animation in 2D sports games. Step by step, with the gotchas solo devs hit at 2 AM and the fixes that survive the second build.