Codeacula @codeacula@mastodon.gamedev.place

I've been batting around starting my own little game engine for a while, 80% for learning purposes, 15% to prove I can, and 5% to make a game.

Right now I'm thinking I want to aim for a 2D RPG in the vein of Baldur's Gate and Pillar of Eternity. It's going to be sprite based, and I've been a bit inspired from some write-ups on Graveyard Keeper's system. I think I will have it integrate Aseprite's system, so animation, normals, etc will be done in there then imported.

I'm extremely stupid and decided to set up a cmake system for my project even though I don't have a single file in it.

@Tak @SciFiGameDev Understandable. I used to feel the same way. Between widely available version control and seeing what happens when analysis paralysis sets in, I've learned to go the way I've outlined.

But! That's only if you're in that paralysis. If you're spending 3 days because you're continually making improvements, cool. That can be a good reason to wait. But even then I find at some point you'll need benchmarks. Theorising only gets so far.

As @SciFiGameDev, it's highly situational. :)

I'm looking at using Aseprite as my primary import file for my game stuff. I can store the static sprite, animations, normal light mapping data, and even stuff like anchor points, and, if I really want to, flags. First, though, I need to draw something I'd want to pull in... Like a circle.

@Tak @SciFiGameDev IDK. At least that person got some code done, and even if it's bad, you can refactor. I feel for OP, but I had to break myself out of that habit and just write something, and then revisit it or even scrap it later if I need to. Getting something done and working is usually more important.

@asatiir I kid, I kid :D

@asatiir If you come here when there's a problem with Twitter, you should be here all the time! *rimshot*

@GDNet Nothing worse than developers being pedantic and arguing whose interpretation is right. And sometimes being less than gracious with those who disagree. Although nothing profane

@GDNet Well, I hope you stick around on here. The Discord might be a bit salty (not you specifically, just in general), but your presence here is pretty great!

@GDNet Hey friends, are you still keeping this up to date? Or not finding a lot of hits/feedback on Mast?

After having taken a break for a bit to enjoy the new PC, I'm finally getting it set back up to work on Dud again. I missed him. Plus playing Stardew Valley gave me a chance to think of things I'd like to try.

@webshinra At least it's pretty!