November 2009
3 posts
Overview()
So what game am I making?
In keeping with the simple and low tech I have decided to make a good old 2D tile based platformer. Simple as that. Having it as a tile based game makes all the details so much easier! Want to know if there is a solid platform? Just query the 2D array. If I was top use the more modern approach of a sparse make using rotated and scaled sprites this entire approach would...
Rules()
I have started (and failed to finish) lots of projects so I my first thought in starting my current project was “How can I ensure I finish this one?”
All of this has boiled down to some pretty simple rules to follow
Keep it simple
Limit the scope
Re-use existing tech (Open Source is GOOD!)
Don’t use tech just because it exists
Ok. So the first 2 are pretty similar… in...
Start()
This Blog is for my thoughts, opinions and anything else I see fit to tell you about my progress in developing my own indie game(s)
I hope to include
Links to interesting sites that I feel are worth digesting when making a game
My plans and progress in making a game
My own personal philosophy is game design/development
I will NOT include
Tutorials
Definitive answers on any...