Recommendations of Sci-Fi with Inspiring Futures
In a sea of dystopian fiction and shitty world news, here are some science-fiction stories that have help me see positive visions for the near future.
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Cool Game Dev Finds #4
Wow, it’s been a while since I did one of these. There are a few tools I’ve found recently that I think are really interesting! So while this edition isn’t packed, I figured I would talk about some of these new finds sooner than later.
Taking a Cross-Country Road Trip!
I’m taking a roadtrip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, just me and my boy Kepler! And I’ve been blogging the journey because, I mean, who knows if this ever happens again!
Learning to Create Real Things as a 3D Modeler for Games
Late last year, I had the opportunity to build on my 3D modeling skills I used for game development to create real objects that solve real-world problems.
Adding 3D Elements To Your Website
I recently deep-dived on how to add 3D graphical elements to web pages, and go over the basics of doing so on your own web pages with Three.js
Did some work on Antibody One
BLENDO Games put out a bite-sized game about the function of cells in the human body, which I did consulting on.
Cool Game Dev Finds #3
Yup, I’m still out of a job, still working on my own projects, and still running across new and interesting tools that are interesting and worth taking a look at!
Digital Homesteading: A Primer on Running Your Own Web Services
A short guide on starting a server to run personal web services you control, based on my experiences just starting out.
func_luxe - Import TrenchBroom maps into luxe!
A module for the luxe engine that allows you to import your TrenchBroom maps as prototype objects that can be placed into scenes!
Creating Player Characters Inside Centrifuge Spacecraft

 
 
 Dave Bowman does routine checks inside Discovery One 
 
 Ever since I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey , I’ve always wanted to walk around inside of an artificial gravity environment just like the bureaucrats making small-talk on Space Station 5, or Dave and Frank doing their work inside the Discovery One. The spacecraft spins around fast enough that the inhabitants are…
Cool Game Dev Finds #2
Well, over the last couple of months, I’ve found myself with a lot of extra time on my hands, even while juggling a few different projects. And there’s been a lot of excellent tools and resources that have crossed my way since the last batch that are worth mentioning!
Cool Game Dev Finds #1
Every week, I run into interesting tools and resources that seem (at least tangentially) related or useful for game developers. For a long while, I’ve just kept a rolling list of bookmarked posts on Mastodon and stuff, hoping I don’t lose the links, but hang on

 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 

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Switching to Linux as a Game Developer
I recently found that modern Linux distros are actually up to speed for almost all game development tasks and also gaming! Some notes on my experience transitioning.
A Case Study in Bullet Journaling
Some notes on bullet journaling, how it’s helped me organize and support my shoddy memory, and how I’ve modified the base system.
Games That Impacted Me in 2016
Since the Steam Winter Sale is going on, now’s probably a good time to talk about the games that really had an impact on me this year.
Brody & Kepler's Cross-Country Road Trip!

 
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