Learning procedural generation methods I

Posted by Fabio on Aug. 8, 2012, 11:58 a.m.

Let me preface this post with a few thoughts:

There are many ways to achieve a 'procedurally generated' environment. For example, a method I won't be discussing–arranging pre-created rooms, linked together by random paths. That's a form of procedural generation. So, keep in mind that there are many ways to …

Saw a blog about dungeon generation...

Posted by Fabio on Aug. 7, 2012, 8:43 p.m.

Here's my best shot at some random cave generation. It generates in around ~8 seconds.

The first few caves it spit out:

If anyone is interested, I could write more about how to do it, and other procedural generation theory. This is something I've been educating myself on, GameMaker-wise, for …

HUGE, SEXY, THROBBING ORCSLAYER2000 UPDATE

Posted by Fabio on July 30, 2012, 10:10 p.m.

Hello. I have been working more recently on my game ORCSLAYER2000 and I am now ready to release an update. There has been lots of changes, on both the gameplay and graphical side, as well as stuff you can't see to make the game run more efficiently and smoother. I'll …

Portfolio video.

Posted by Fabio on July 29, 2012, 5:13 p.m.

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I made this as a final and portfolio piece. Thought some of you might enjoy it.

Quick video of new shit doods

Posted by Fabio on July 6, 2012, 11:21 p.m.

I really like wave-based shooters. I made one fairly recently–ORCSLAYER2000. I think it was well received but it didn't garner much attention. In spite of that, I still found it very fun to make and fun to play. But I wanted something more.

I had a burst of creativity yesterday …

A game related blog with no creative writing

Posted by Fabio on May 10, 2012, 6:06 p.m.

I was playing ORCSLAYER2000, a game I made semi-recently and was thinking that I ought to finish it. It didn't get much attention but I think it's one of the most enjoyable and polished titles I've ever made. If you would, please check it out and let me know what …

My weeping willow

Posted by Fabio on May 6, 2012, 10:30 p.m.

Don't cry for my weeping willow,

For no axe feels emotion,

So save some salt for the ocean.

Because like frantic fruit flies,

Or snowmen on a lukewarm day,

We'll all be dead soon anyway.

CONTEXT: There is none. Hello everyone. I enjoy writing. I enjoy posting it for others …

A rock is a rock is a rock

Posted by Fabio on April 30, 2012, 8:28 p.m.

I remember when your dog died

I ran to your house on a school day

Despite my best efforts, you still cried

I just wasn’t sure what to say

And at the end of the eve

Unsure of how I helped you

I thought best to leave

Still, you were …

Masks part six

Posted by Fabio on April 29, 2012, 9:43 p.m.

“You’re leaving… tonight?â€? I ask, my voice quivering with fear.

“Yes, that’s right. Now, actually.â€? She ties back her hair. “Are you coming or not?â€?

I pretended not to hear her, and played with my mask on the ground. She raised her voice.

“I said are you coming with me, …

Masks part five

Posted by Fabio on April 27, 2012, 12:46 a.m.

I continue following the girl with the blue eyes deeper into the forest, my lungs burning and my blood boiling. Suddenly, she whips around, sticks her arms out and pushes me to the ground. I hit the spongy forest floor, and she steps on my arm, kneeling down next to …