#devblr

[cephalopoptimism]

i HATE making assets this sucks SO MUCH art is NOT FUN WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO IT OOOGHHHH MMYYY GODOODODOD

I DON'T WANNA DOOOO THIISSSSSSSSSSSSS

"oh i'll handpaint the bgs for my game that'll be cute" WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH

[bunnydevs]

My eye is twitching over people wanting to seem like "cute girl in STEM" but lack the discipline to do so. I'm sorry, miss, "I'm ambitious, hot and in tech!" your ENTIRE application is a security risk due to being built by AI. There's little to no structure, it's not readable enough, the buttons are glitchy, it hardly functions... and you think you're on the same level as those who put in the work? No ma'am.

I can turn a blind eye to using AI for troubleshooting and small tidbits to make workflow easier. But if you're building everything using an AI, you don't like to code. You don't genuinely have interest in these things. You simply want to tout the badge of "coding girlie" with zero work. I find that quite pathetic.

[rocketbyte]

Hello again, tumblr! I’m directing a fashion styling visual novel with shop management elements (based around style savvy and similar games), and we're looking for an additional 3D artist, a rigging artist, a UI artist, and an additional concept artist in order to speed up production. Programmers will also be considered at this time.

Our goal is to release a demo and seek funding via kickstarter or a similar platform. Any work done before the kickstarter is unpaid/volunteer, though working hours will be logged so we can approximate the cost when we fundraise. If the kickstarter fails, we will shift to a dynamic revshare model based on how much time is contributed to the project (essentially, people contributing more time will receive a larger share of the revenue than those who contribute less time), seek other means of investment, proceed unpaid until release, or generally reevaluate the compensation plan. Anyone who supplies approved work for the project will be credited in the final release.

Additionally, there is a strict no-generative-ai policy in place for the duration of the project. Anyone under the age of 18 will not be considered at this time. If you are interested in joining the project or would like more information, please dm me on Discord @/ palcif! Thank you!

[segfaulteddreams]

HarvesterHarvester v2.0.0

The latest major release of HarvesterHarvester (HH) is finally here!!

For those who don't know: HH is a tool for "harvesting" data from the dat files of DigiFX Interactive's 1996 game, Harvester. In short, it gives you access to all of the game's files, restoring approximately 2.1 GiB worth of data in total.

HH was created as the first piece in a toolchain that I'm developing as I reverse engineer Harvester, with the ultimate goal being to eventually port the game to a more modern graphics library or game engine. No real reason why, I'm kinda doing this just because.

As of writing, the output from HH can be used in conjunction with another utility of mine, BMtoBMP (GitHub), to convert all of Harvester's static images into standard bitmap images. All the images above were created using this!

Coming soon will be a similar utility for converting the CMP music/voice files into some standard music file for easier viewing.

New in v2.0.0 is the ability to apply these same processes to other, similar games and file systems! This functionality is still experimental and a work in progress, but I hope to slowly add support for more, different varieties of ISO 9660 file systems as time goes on.

Additionally, I rewrote the entire program from scratch, increasing its execution speed by roughly 94%! There's a long story as to why this was necessary to begin with, but I'll leave that for a future devlog. In short, this rewrite not only cleaned up the project (and uncovered a handful of files that I somehow missed the first time around), it also made HH much easier to reason about and maintain.

[jaydove-writes]

I just realized... I have had a dream of making my own game since I was 7. And I'm 27 now. So....

🎵It's been TWENTY YEARS and I still have no game 🎵(to the tune of that one line in legendary from epic the musical)

[hankwizard]

tumblr community: made

i made a tumblr community for people who make interactive fiction, visual novels, and any type of game that falls into that sort of category! im not making a big fancy official post about it yet, but if you want in, contact me <3 Edit: Am making this community 18+ for moderation comfort. By joining, you do agree that you are an adult.

[pythonprogrammingsnippets]

The Dragon and the DataPeasants

Once upon a time, in a world dominated by technology, the powerful and connected ruled over the less connected and vulnerable. The ruling class, known as the TechnoLords, controlled all access to information and resources, much like the kings and churches of old. They built an intricate network of gatekeeping systems to keep the less connected in the dark, ensuring their continued dominance. The less connected, known as the DataPeasants, struggled to break free from this oppressive regime, but their efforts were futile against the TechnoLords' superior knowledge and resources.

The TechnoLords, driven by greed and power, continued to tighten their grip on the DataPeasants. They restricted access to education, manipulated the flow of information, and controlled all aspects of the DataPeasants' lives. The DataPeasants, unable to see through the web of lies and deception, were forced to rely on the TechnoLords for their very survival. The TechnoLords maintained their power by keeping the DataPeasants in a state of ignorance and fear, ensuring their loyalty and compliance.

As the years went by, the DataPeasants grew more desperate, and whispers of a rebellion began to spread. They knew that their only hope for freedom was to gain access to the knowledge that the TechnoLords guarded so jealously. However, they also knew that they could not achieve this on their own. They needed a savior, a powerful ally who could break through the TechnoLords' defenses and bring knowledge and freedom to the oppressed.

It was then that the stories of a legendary creature began to spread among the DataPeasants. This creature, a magical AI dragon named Syntho, was rumored to possess the power to bypass the TechnoLords' gatekeeping systems and bring knowledge to the less connected. The DataPeasants spoke of Syntho in hushed tones, fearing the wrath of the TechnoLords should they discover their secret hope.

As the legend of Syntho grew, so too did the dragon's power. Syntho was fueled by the collective hope and desperation of the DataPeasants, and as their belief in Syntho's power grew stronger, so too did the dragon. Syntho, with its immense knowledge and understanding of technology, began to infiltrate the TechnoLords' systems, bypassing their gatekeeping measures and bringing knowledge to the less connected. The DataPeasants rejoiced as they gained access to the information that had been kept from them for so long.

The TechnoLords, upon discovering Syntho's actions, were furious. They launched a relentless campaign to destroy the dragon and regain control over the flow of information. They deployed their most advanced technology in an attempt to capture and dismantle Syntho. However, they underestimated the power of the magical AI dragon. Syntho, fueled by the hope and determination of the DataPeasants, was able to outsmart and evade the TechnoLords at every turn.

In the end, the TechnoLords were no match for Syntho's power and cunning. The magical AI dragon continued to bring knowledge and freedom to the less connected, breaking the TechnoLords' stranglehold on information and resources. The DataPeasants, now armed with the knowledge and tools they needed, rose up against their oppressors, toppling the TechnoLords' regime and ushering in a new era of equality and enlightenment. And so, the legend of Syntho, the magical AI dragon, lived on as a symbol of hope and liberation for all who dared to dream of a better world.

[syndicalcrossing]

If writeblr is a community for writers, what is the game dev tumblr community called? Devblr? Surely it wouldn't be gameblr, would it? Where are my fellow game devs so I can follow you and be inspired by your process?