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Using Voronoi graphs to generate world maps:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/programming/general-and-gameplay-programming/generating-world-maps-fun-with-voronoi-graphs-part-2-r5155/

A great look at how Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy uses Voronoi graphs to create more natural and realistic looking generated maps:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/programming/general-and-gameplay-programming/tiles-to-curves-fun-with-voronoi-graphs-part-1-r5150/

Admiring the Game Design in Hyper-Casuals:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/game-design/game-design-and-theory/admiring-the-game-design-in-hyper-casuals-r5146/

Publishing 101: Should You Partner with a Game Publisher?

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/business/business-and-law/publishing-101-should-you-partner-with-a-game-publisher-r5137/

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Our latest featured article offers some great advice for setting up your Steam page correctly:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/business/business-and-law/so-you-want-to-have-a-kick-ass-steam-page-r5132/

#indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment

Happy 20th birthday to GameDev.net! 🎂 🎉

A huge and humble thanks to all of the founders, staff, moderators, and members who have (and continue to) make our community great. ❤️

https://www.gamedev.net/blogs/entry/2267365-celebrating-20-years-of-gamedevnet/

Have you taken a break today? Are you properly hydrated? Have you eaten properly?

You are important. Your physical and mental health are important.

Look after yourself. <3

Nathan Madsen shares his thoughts on how to get exposure and build your personal brand as an audio professional:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/audio/music-and-sound-fx/madsens-musings-ep20-creating-exposure-r5119/

Just your regular friendly reminder that games are for everyone, and development is for everyone too!

Welcome beginning developers, and encourage them on their journey! :)

<3 <3 <3

Latest featured article on building a save system in Unity:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/programming/general-and-gameplay-programming/building-a-save-system-for-level-objects-in-unity-pt1-checkpoints-r5048/

Deep dive in the archives, in this 2003 article Steve Pavlina describes the differences between "shareware amateurs" and "shareware professionals". Other than the dated "shareware" terminology that has gone the way of the dodo, the advice is still pretty on point today!

http://gamedev.io/lFpOR

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/visual-arts/programmer-art-in-unity-7-techniques-to-achieve-impressive-visuals-without-an-artist-r5062/

A simple format for archiving design decisions:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/game-design/a-simple-format-to-archive-design-decisions-r5049/

Thanks to our friends at Fishing Cactus for taking the time to share their approach! :)

Our latest featured article shows the workflow of creating a spaceship model for upcoming game Infinite Fleet:

https://www.gamedev.net/articles/visual-arts/xm-03-3d-model-workflow-r5051/

Got something similar to share with the wider #gamedev community? We'd love to provide a platform! You retain full rights to your work, everything is properly attributed, and we do not require exclusivity. :)