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Game Developer @ HardieSoftworks in Ottawa. 📱 All my projects: davidhardie.net/projects.html

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Nov 25

🐦 Play as a bird with a broken wing in Kiopioke! Use a special beak technique to poke into walls, build tension, and then launch into the air.

🐈 Meet up with a cast of adorable characters who may or may not be after you. 🐘

🕹️ 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/2696660/...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7g...

Kiopioke Release Date: July 18. Gameplay Trailer

YouTube video by Hardie Softworks

www.youtube.com

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 7d

Sub genres are hard to price comparitively. When initially pricing Kiopioke, Celeste was about $20 at the time and there was no way I was going to be able to touch that price. I make most of my sales during discounts, so account for that too.

Anyways, to answer your Q, $10 fwiw.

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 9d

Originally made for spinning up prototypes, so I can attest to its usefulness for that purpose!

DevDave @davidhardie.net · 9d

Any need by #UnrealEngine users for an analog controller plugin?

It converts player input into 360 degree values, normalized values, and square coordinates.
It also gives designers a quick way to change deadzones.

If there's interest I can go thru the effort to make it available (free)
#gamedev

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 11d

It looks like you are trying to make bideo game. Would you like me to update your computer?

-yes?
-ask again in 3 days.

DevDave @davidhardie.net · 16d

Continuation of my #nhl sprites. I can paint team "kits" in a generic .png file and apply them to a model that mimics UV maps, but for #pixelart.

This way I only have to draw a sprite once and then I can create new team variations quickly.

I think this is similar to how they did it for NHL94

pixel art of hockey players, home and away sprites for the Atlantic division of the NHL: Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins.

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 18d

I'll join!

Fyi you've got a lot of repost bots on here so anyone following this pack is gonna get a lot of reposts.

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 22d

It's hockey time

#hockey #nhl #pixelart

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · 22d

Agreed. I've found that limitations call for decisions that create styles.

The limitation is usually my skill. Just learning to live with my lack of skill until I can develop some in those instances.

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 30

In my game, you play as a 🐦birb. You've got a wacky beak that can be used like a springboard to launch around levels.

Not persuaded yet? There's also an 🐘elephant with a wacky trunk that can grab things.

Still not convinced? How about 75% off?
store.steampowered.com/app/2696660/...

🎮 #gamedev

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 23

Hey, it's another day and the cycle continues.

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 19

it's 8:27 at the office
starts laptop (it's a slow one)
enters bitlocker pw
enters windows pw
enters WiFi pw
enters entrust pw
enters remote desktop pw
try to open kubeflow
m$ robot needs to call me?
answer and mash the # key
it's 2:31

ok I think I can begin.
"Windows will restart in 37 seconds"

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 19

Trying out some low poly modelling with low resolution texturing. My first experience in Blockbench. Even if it is missing functionality that Blender has, I found it more fun. I think the limitations help with establishing a style!

#3dmodelling #pixelart #lowpoly

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 10

Welcome. Feeds are your friend. I'm interested to see more about your puzzle game!

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 7

I've been working on custom client authoritative movement AND abilities. The client pawn is using two abilities; a jump and then a "pounce". Net simulation is "bad" (100-200 ping with 5% loss).

The client appears smooth on the server and gives a great experience for the player.

#UE5 #gamedev

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 5

Right on. How are you layering it behind objects in the world?

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 5

Really cool, are you putting the widgets in the world or is there some other sorcery afoot?

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 3

yah, that's exactly what I have done as well. added

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 3

#unreal #ue5 There's still space in this starter pack. Comment if you are using Unreal for anything and I will add you.

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 27

I'm looking for people using #UE5 #unrealengine #unreal for a #StarterPack

If you're using Unreal to create and want to be added, reply and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/QUeJHg1

#gamedev #cinematic #VFX #3Dart #3Danimation #environmentart #programming

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 2

Hey #gamedev, add accessibility options and button customization. It gives people options to play the way that's best/most expressive for them.

It was a pita to make them but I'm glad I did, and so is this lovely reviewer.

text from a Steam review praising accessibility options for a game.

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 2

It's better to be cooking than to be cooked.

Kenney @kenney.nl · Sep 2

So when you're cooking that's good, but if you're cooked that's bad. Never stop cooking?

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Sep 2

Hey #Alberta kids, this is for you.

Ken Bardsley @kenbar.bsky.social · Sep 1

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 31

Just remembering when i made a live action puppet show for my game for lols.

For clarification: No, I did not quit my day job to make more of these masterpieces.

Yet.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HABE...

The Kiopioke Super Steam Nextfest Stream Special, Opening!

YouTube video by Hardie Softworks

www.youtube.com

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 31

You guys are Ottawa based?

Based.

Added you all!

DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 28

That authentic approach is necessary for a good ending. What is a "perfect" ending, anyways, you know?

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 28

Neat.

Bluesky graphic showing the number of DevDave followers. It's 2000.

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DevDave @davidhardie.net · Aug 27

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