A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
At the time of this post, the most recent posts on this site are about my exploration of game development with Unity. This has been one of the most enjoyable…
What if this isn’t about making games?
I've found my passion in coding and game development - combining sound, visuals, music and computing decisions to create games that are unpredictable, interactive and loaded with creative expression. Now,…
Starter Projects FTW
Making a game is a complex process; it requires passion, creativity, and planning to achieve success. Don't let the "simple" idea fool you; take my experience as testament to the…
The Accidental Programmer
After a chance encounter, I found my lifelong passion: coding and gaming. I'm here because I love both, and making games is the perfect marriage of the two. Don't let…
Methods to my Madness
"I'm taking steps to ensure I'm as prepared as possible for modern game development - not for commercial gain but for my lifelong passion. Using resources like Unity, I'm tackling…
Devlogs #11 and #12 – From Builders to 3rd Person Shooting
I love 4X and builder games, and I know whatever I make – if and when I make a “real” game – will have those elements. I spent some time…
First Combat (Devlog #10)
Tonight I started experimenting with combat. I managed to get some of the basic unarmed mechanics working… in the sense that the player can kill the mob (mobile object). The…
Rerolling the Map (DevLog #6)
For a bit there, I thought I’d stay on that first map while I continued my learning journey, but then it occurred to me: repetition is a key factor in…
Using a Custom Player (DevLog #5)
We had strep in the house over the weekend, and I rested a lot. I did do one tiny game-related thing (and by “tiny,” I mean it was a huge,…
Compass/Mini-Map (DevLog #4)
Adding a compass/minimap was less about learning more about game development and more me getting tired of not knowing W(here)TF I was when I tested. I tried a few different…