SQUASH ONE

sideblog to muldoandsculbert.  i draw shit and write shit, and it's mostly dragon age with maybe a little bit of raven cycle stuff thrown in.

[luvtonique]

ARE YOU READY!?

>YES >NO >??? >SONIC

From now on when people ask if I’m ready, I’m gonna say “Uhh, Sonic”

[luvtonique]

[memecxllector-blog]

Send me a ♫ + a character’s name and I will respond with a song that reminds me of them. Send a ♫ + a ship and I will do the same.

[slimetony]

lets make a videogame how hard can it be

[slimetony]

nevermind you have to know shit about computers

[hthrthebear]

hey!! sorry to hijack this post, but there are a bunch of ways you can make videogames without knowing shit about computers!! 

for starters, there’s Twine, which is fucking great for making all kinds of interactive experiences (it’s what Crystal Warrior Ke$ha was made in so you KNOW it’s good) at all skill levels (i picked it up and made a game in two minutes a few nights ago)

if you want a bit more involved experience there’s Inform 7 which is a simple language for text-based adventure games that reads like slightly-weird English and also relatively easy to learn

you can do some pretty fucking cool stuff with Unity (my personal engine of choice) but you may need to dig a bit farther to get at the good stuff. there’s lots of really good presets though (i made an entire game just mixing and matching pre-existing templates and adding in my own art, won an award at a game jam for that one) and if you want help the community’s pretty dang friendly from what i’ve seen!

this is just a taste of what’s out there from what i’ve seen, but there’s so many cool resources out there. if anyone wants help getting started, i’m around to give you a leg up on making something in the coolest, most unexplored art medium around!

[auttoton]

I’m addin’ to this post because lowering the barrier to entry for making games is super important to me!!!! If y’all have any questions about making games, you’re welcome to come and ask! I made this list a while back with some friends, so it has some of the programs John already mentioned.

2D Editors:

GameMaker : Potential for pure drag-and-drop “programming”. It is recommended to read-up on the program’s functions to make good use of it. Good for prototyping. Uses its own language called Game Maker Language (GML) that is similar to a C language (e.g. C++ or C#). For both Mac and PC; free version available.

Construct2 : Drag and drop level editor that uses an “If-Then” event sheet structure for programming. Good for prototyping and for beginners. For PC; free version available.

GameSalad : Drag and drop with no code requirement. Good for programming. For both Mac and PC; free version available.

Solpeo : HTML5 based game engine for 2D and isometric game development. Some programming knowledge needed. Platforms supported: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 9+. Free version available.

Stencyl : Drag and Drop “programming,” templates you can edit the variables/values for.

Scratch : Lego-block-style coding platform by MIT; totally free and a great intro to thinking in code. Very kid-friendly and comes with a community site. Browser version available.

3D Editors:

Unity : 3D editor that creates 3D games. Can build games for browser, as an app, or for mobile devices (iOS and Android). For both Mac and PC; free version available.

UDK (Unreal Development Kit) : Full-fledged, highly advanced editor. Features a complete set of tools that go from level design to visual scripting to cut-scene creation. Uses it’s own programming language called Unreal Script that can be arranged with Kismet, a visual code editor. For Mac and PC; free.

2D Art/Animation Software:

GIMP : Free photo editing and digital painting software.

Easy Paint Tool SAI : Free digital painting software with a UI similar to Photoshop.

Mischief : Free digital painting software with an endless canvas.

3D Art/Animation Software:

Sculptris : From the company that created Zbrush, this free software is ideal for beginning 3D sculptors.

Maya : Animation, VFX, lighting, and rendering software.

Magical Voxel : Voxel Art (3D Pixel Art). Very intuitive and quick to pick up.

SketchUp :  Architectural modeling software, great for creating 3D environments and buildings. Free version available.

Text-Based Games:

Twine : Create interactive text stories using Twine’s visual map system that links your game together. Easy to learn and use. End result is browser-based. For Mac and PC; free.

Quest : Interactive text stories that you can build in-browser.

Ren’Py : Create visual novels using a modified version of Python that reads like a combination of stage directions and a CYOA novel. For PC, Mac, and Linux; free.

Audio Resources/Editors:

Indie Game Music : This site offers free indie music with no need to worry about royalties or licenses.

Audacity : A free, open-source, cross-platform sound editor that allows you to record and arrange sound.

Super Flash Bros. : This site allows you to record theremin-like (8bit) sounds and export them as .wav files for your games.

FL Studio : Free music composition software.

Miscellaneous Tools:

Donjon RPG Tools : Randomly generates maps, items, XP, etc.

W3Schools : Web-code tutorial database: HTML, CSS, Javascript+.

Debut Video Capture : Video screen capture to record Let’s Play videos, showcase your game on Youtube, etc.

Korsakow : Free tool for creating interactive and database films.

Processing : Flexible programming language used for visual and interactive artworks and simulations.

From Student to Designer, Part 2 : Tips for making a well-rounded, solid portfolio

Places to Publish/Share:

Itch.io : Platform for self-publishing games

Philome.la : Place to share Twine Games

[nicejewishguy]

@slimetony how does it feel to have your shitpost be turned into a helpful resource

[slimetony]

It feels like a betrayal of every tenant of humor I subscribe to. Helping people is an alien concept to me. It makes me upset.

[37q-archive]

what the fuck is the moon

my girlfriend is a scientist and i woke her up from a nap to ask her “what the fuck is the moon” and she said “a lesbian” in her sleepy voice and i kissed her

[julians-left-tiddy]

i saw that @remington-zero drew eremes with a flower crown and my first thought was “!!! al likes flower crowns!! what if they met and had a FLOWER CROWN PARTY”

so here they are. two smols with their flower crowns.

[pdoesart]

Nose kisses!!

[pdoesart]

Al Lavellan does NOT have a crush on Cullen. She DOESN'T. She just gets really blushy every time they talk.

[pdoesart]

Warden-Commander Adriana Mahariel does NOT like being woken up at 2 AM by her Warden Recruits

( Not even Anders, fond of him as she is )

[sidebloggable]

A note to all of my followers...

As a person with OCs, I’d love to hear your feedback! Send me a message (anon or not)…

If you think one of my OCs is cute/hot

If you ship our OCs together

If you have a question about one of my OCs

If you like or don’t like my OCs

If you think I post too little or too much of my OCs

If you think my character designing could improve

If you have any thoughts about my OCs at all!

Reblog this to let your followers know that you appreciate any questions, comments or constructive criticism when it comes to OCs!

[sashayed]

people like to say that superhero movies “aren’t realistic” but what about that time Steve Rogers hurled himself out of a plane without a parachute rather than deal with a friend’s questions about his love life

[pdoesart]

"For I am the magician's wife And to be fooled is my lot in life" - The Magician's Wife, Kid Coyote -- "Love is not a victory march; It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah" - Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen ( more of my oc's; the reincarnations of Sigyn and Loki, respectively )

[tallsaint-deactivated20221218]

Beatrice Eli

[against-stars]

@birdcostumes the tabris lift

[altearia]

[pdoesart]

Finally got around to doing Ana's tarot card! I imagine this is post-origins; the Page of Cups is about regaining familiarity with love, which she slowly does throughout the game. It suggests that she is more likely to express her emotions, and that she is more comfortable with sentiment. It also represents her renewed hope.

[inklie]

“it happened ONCE stfu”

[anotheramazedperson-deactivated]

Situation: Solas tears down the Veil, elves across Thedas slowly gain their magic and immortality. Guess who would not like that development.

also this in an excuse to draw a long-haired fenris helping refugees or escaped slaves

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