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…
A Switch to Third-Person (DevLog #3)
I think after years of MMORPGs, the 3rd-person perspective really started to grow on me. Even though I spent thousands of hours in the late 90s/early 2ks fragging people in…
Ocean Inlet (DevLog #2)
It didn’t take long for me to go off the tutorial rails. Once I added some water to the scene (it started with a lake) I soon surrounded my entire…
Open World (DevLog #1)
Like every other wannabe indie game developer, I’ve struggled with which engine to use. In the process, I’ve spent time with several of the major players. For whatever reason, Unity…
The Myth of the Self-Made Billionaire
Some videos share messages that bear repeating. This is one. If you enjoy it, please like the video and consider subscribing to the channel. Esoteknix claims no affiliation with this…
Respected Elsewhere: The Prophet’s Paradox in Professional Life
A prophet is not revered in his own country, according to the Bible. After years of working in the IT department of the City of Chattanooga, I had moments like…
The King of the Wood
Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest. Discover the strange rituals and…