DougFTW • EƎ
@dougftw.bsky.social
Dad • Gamer • Geek • noob
I'm building a video game and talking about the process.
I do not tolerate intolerance.
Current Focus: https://rebrand.ly/escape-now
I'm building a video game and talking about the process.
I do not tolerate intolerance.
Current Focus: https://rebrand.ly/escape-now
Farewell NYC. See ya' next time.
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Farewell NYC. See ya' next time.
I'm in NYC for work this week
Had a good time at a work event & it hit me that it's been awhile since I've been truly able to relax at such events... or anywhere. It was nice, hope it's a sign of progress, not just a one-off.
Please enjoy this view of Bryant Park.
Had a good time at a work event & it hit me that it's been awhile since I've been truly able to relax at such events... or anywhere. It was nice, hope it's a sign of progress, not just a one-off.
Please enjoy this view of Bryant Park.
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I'm in NYC for work this week
Had a good time at a work event & it hit me that it's been awhile since I've been truly able to relax at such events... or anywhere. It was nice, hope it's a sign of progress, not just a one-off.
Please enjoy this view of Bryant Park.
Had a good time at a work event & it hit me that it's been awhile since I've been truly able to relax at such events... or anywhere. It was nice, hope it's a sign of progress, not just a one-off.
Please enjoy this view of Bryant Park.
My Google ads Aura is nicely Halloweeny... but otherwise a bit basic.
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My Google ads Aura is nicely Halloweeny... but otherwise a bit basic.
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Fixed it for you...
September 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Fixed it for you...
Dudley thinks everyone should stay in bed today.
I agree.
#dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers
#pets #petsofbsky
I agree.
#dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers
#pets #petsofbsky
August 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Dudley thinks everyone should stay in bed today.
I agree.
#dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers
#pets #petsofbsky
I agree.
#dogs #dogsofbsky #doglovers
#pets #petsofbsky
Yesterday was a good day.
Despite not getting as much done at work as I would have liked, or at home...
My bestest buddy Dudley, came to stay with me. 🐶 Logistics & travel will be tougher, but I've got somebody with me now.
Now I'm not talking to myself... as far as anyone knows.
#doglovers 💙
Despite not getting as much done at work as I would have liked, or at home...
My bestest buddy Dudley, came to stay with me. 🐶 Logistics & travel will be tougher, but I've got somebody with me now.
Now I'm not talking to myself... as far as anyone knows.
#doglovers 💙
July 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Yesterday was a good day.
Despite not getting as much done at work as I would have liked, or at home...
My bestest buddy Dudley, came to stay with me. 🐶 Logistics & travel will be tougher, but I've got somebody with me now.
Now I'm not talking to myself... as far as anyone knows.
#doglovers 💙
Despite not getting as much done at work as I would have liked, or at home...
My bestest buddy Dudley, came to stay with me. 🐶 Logistics & travel will be tougher, but I've got somebody with me now.
Now I'm not talking to myself... as far as anyone knows.
#doglovers 💙
Enjoy all of them traditional values...
July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Enjoy all of them traditional values...
This image shows why vibe coding, and non-technical people trying to create platforms with no real help... Is a very bad idea.
I've linked to the article as well although... The article does not seem to cover the fact that this practice is problematic.
dev.to/srbhr/top-7-...
I've linked to the article as well although... The article does not seem to cover the fact that this practice is problematic.
dev.to/srbhr/top-7-...
April 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This image shows why vibe coding, and non-technical people trying to create platforms with no real help... Is a very bad idea.
I've linked to the article as well although... The article does not seem to cover the fact that this practice is problematic.
dev.to/srbhr/top-7-...
I've linked to the article as well although... The article does not seem to cover the fact that this practice is problematic.
dev.to/srbhr/top-7-...
You know you've taken a good break from #gamedev when you try to jump back in, and use the wrong character to comment out lines of code
But my 🧠 truly needed this extended break
Spent lots of time with:
Rivals
Astronomics
Balatro
Schedule I
RavensWatch
A game about digging a hole
But my 🧠 truly needed this extended break
Spent lots of time with:
Rivals
Astronomics
Balatro
Schedule I
RavensWatch
A game about digging a hole
April 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
You know you've taken a good break from #gamedev when you try to jump back in, and use the wrong character to comment out lines of code
But my 🧠 truly needed this extended break
Spent lots of time with:
Rivals
Astronomics
Balatro
Schedule I
RavensWatch
A game about digging a hole
But my 🧠 truly needed this extended break
Spent lots of time with:
Rivals
Astronomics
Balatro
Schedule I
RavensWatch
A game about digging a hole
Played around w #blender & made an ultra low-poly terrain with elevated areas, a canal, a few basic bridges, and a beach.
And I imported into #Godot
No idea if it'll end up sized right, or work well with the gridmaps... but it's a #gamedev thing that I did
& will likely do 12 more times b4 done
And I imported into #Godot
No idea if it'll end up sized right, or work well with the gridmaps... but it's a #gamedev thing that I did
& will likely do 12 more times b4 done
March 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I kicked out the other guy.
I tried to start fixing things but be took "The Pen" with him...
Everybody's looking for "The Other Pen".
I tried to start fixing things but be took "The Pen" with him...
Everybody's looking for "The Other Pen".
February 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I kicked out the other guy.
I tried to start fixing things but be took "The Pen" with him...
Everybody's looking for "The Other Pen".
I tried to start fixing things but be took "The Pen" with him...
Everybody's looking for "The Other Pen".
Been either sick, heads down w work, or playing with Side stuff. But #ScreenShotSaturday please enjoy this WIP of what (I hope) will be the hospital in my #Godot city.
Made this one in #blender as there are a few building I want to stand out.
#gamedev
Made this one in #blender as there are a few building I want to stand out.
#gamedev
February 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Been either sick, heads down w work, or playing with Side stuff. But #ScreenShotSaturday please enjoy this WIP of what (I hope) will be the hospital in my #Godot city.
Made this one in #blender as there are a few building I want to stand out.
#gamedev
Made this one in #blender as there are a few building I want to stand out.
#gamedev
... Is there a video game I've played more than once?
Completed. More than once?
Have I ever COMPLETED one?
@fideldestro.bsky.social
@majormcdoom.bsky.social
@tom.voros.ca
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnW...
Completed. More than once?
Have I ever COMPLETED one?
@fideldestro.bsky.social
@majormcdoom.bsky.social
@tom.voros.ca
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnW...
February 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
... Is there a video game I've played more than once?
Completed. More than once?
Have I ever COMPLETED one?
@fideldestro.bsky.social
@majormcdoom.bsky.social
@tom.voros.ca
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnW...
Completed. More than once?
Have I ever COMPLETED one?
@fideldestro.bsky.social
@majormcdoom.bsky.social
@tom.voros.ca
If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnW...
#ScreenShotSaturday behold two of my recent blender builds in #Godot & working!
On top: A day & night view of the retail apt building that looks like it belongs in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
On bottom: a row of Brownstones (night & day views this time) shown here in a myriad of colors.
#gamedev
On top: A day & night view of the retail apt building that looks like it belongs in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
On bottom: a row of Brownstones (night & day views this time) shown here in a myriad of colors.
#gamedev
February 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#ScreenShotSaturday behold two of my recent blender builds in #Godot & working!
On top: A day & night view of the retail apt building that looks like it belongs in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
On bottom: a row of Brownstones (night & day views this time) shown here in a myriad of colors.
#gamedev
On top: A day & night view of the retail apt building that looks like it belongs in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
On bottom: a row of Brownstones (night & day views this time) shown here in a myriad of colors.
#gamedev
Guess I was feeling either very safe, or very lazy.
(I live with high anxiety so you can take an educated guess on which)
Don't #gamedev like me people, commit often.
Someday it'll save you.
(I speak from experience)
(I live with high anxiety so you can take an educated guess on which)
Don't #gamedev like me people, commit often.
Someday it'll save you.
(I speak from experience)
February 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Guess I was feeling either very safe, or very lazy.
(I live with high anxiety so you can take an educated guess on which)
Don't #gamedev like me people, commit often.
Someday it'll save you.
(I speak from experience)
(I live with high anxiety so you can take an educated guess on which)
Don't #gamedev like me people, commit often.
Someday it'll save you.
(I speak from experience)
If you see this post, post a pic from your device without any explanation
January 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
If you see this post, post a pic from your device without any explanation
I'm pleased the window detail showed up in texturing.
I guess I won't know for sure until I get it in engine & see it in work.
I also went back in and fixed the corners on the triangle building. Didn't think to alter them at the time.
I can move on to working pre-made assets for now... I think.
I guess I won't know for sure until I get it in engine & see it in work.
I also went back in and fixed the corners on the triangle building. Didn't think to alter them at the time.
I can move on to working pre-made assets for now... I think.
January 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I'm pleased the window detail showed up in texturing.
I guess I won't know for sure until I get it in engine & see it in work.
I also went back in and fixed the corners on the triangle building. Didn't think to alter them at the time.
I can move on to working pre-made assets for now... I think.
I guess I won't know for sure until I get it in engine & see it in work.
I also went back in and fixed the corners on the triangle building. Didn't think to alter them at the time.
I can move on to working pre-made assets for now... I think.
I know you ALL WANT me to STOP posting every little thing I do in blender.
I don't blame you! I'm annoying myself! 🤨
But if I don't post it, I'll forget how fun the new stuff was
Think I'm done modeling this one. Not sure the I made with window details deep enough to be seen...but... Fun Project!
I don't blame you! I'm annoying myself! 🤨
But if I don't post it, I'll forget how fun the new stuff was
Think I'm done modeling this one. Not sure the I made with window details deep enough to be seen...but... Fun Project!
January 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I know you ALL WANT me to STOP posting every little thing I do in blender.
I don't blame you! I'm annoying myself! 🤨
But if I don't post it, I'll forget how fun the new stuff was
Think I'm done modeling this one. Not sure the I made with window details deep enough to be seen...but... Fun Project!
I don't blame you! I'm annoying myself! 🤨
But if I don't post it, I'll forget how fun the new stuff was
Think I'm done modeling this one. Not sure the I made with window details deep enough to be seen...but... Fun Project!
I'm perhaps losing sight of the low poly nature of my game.
If I build it I'm gonna want to use it.
But I can't be stopped!
#blender is like coloring books for adults.
Weird crayons, but once you're over that it's craft time!
I'm counting all of this as #gamedev time
(otherwise I'd have to stop)
If I build it I'm gonna want to use it.
But I can't be stopped!
#blender is like coloring books for adults.
Weird crayons, but once you're over that it's craft time!
I'm counting all of this as #gamedev time
(otherwise I'd have to stop)
January 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Putting off the start of Monday as long as I can & using the time to up my window game.
Found a good YT tutorial and learned a few new #blender tricks. Mirroring, easier rotating. Nice.
Had to keep my window a least semi - low poly, but yeah there's a bevel or two in there.
Somebody stop me!
Found a good YT tutorial and learned a few new #blender tricks. Mirroring, easier rotating. Nice.
Had to keep my window a least semi - low poly, but yeah there's a bevel or two in there.
Somebody stop me!
January 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Putting off the start of Monday as long as I can & using the time to up my window game.
Found a good YT tutorial and learned a few new #blender tricks. Mirroring, easier rotating. Nice.
Had to keep my window a least semi - low poly, but yeah there's a bevel or two in there.
Somebody stop me!
Found a good YT tutorial and learned a few new #blender tricks. Mirroring, easier rotating. Nice.
Had to keep my window a least semi - low poly, but yeah there's a bevel or two in there.
Somebody stop me!
Have to admit I haven't HATED my time with #belnder. I'm still amazed by the speed and ease others have while modeling, but I'm learning enough to be dangerous.
I made a building inspired by NYC's "Brownstones".
(well, a low poly cartoon version)
Shown here wearing my loud #gamedev test texture.
I made a building inspired by NYC's "Brownstones".
(well, a low poly cartoon version)
Shown here wearing my loud #gamedev test texture.
January 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Some noob 3D work for #ScreenShotSaturday - Hey! Triangle building exist IRL!
Also, saw some in ref photos building with odd window patterns & thought maybe it would add some “lived in” feel.
Here's the result. Plenty of things I don’t love & need to learn, but all unlikely noticeable in my game.
Also, saw some in ref photos building with odd window patterns & thought maybe it would add some “lived in” feel.
Here's the result. Plenty of things I don’t love & need to learn, but all unlikely noticeable in my game.
January 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Some noob 3D work for #ScreenShotSaturday - Hey! Triangle building exist IRL!
Also, saw some in ref photos building with odd window patterns & thought maybe it would add some “lived in” feel.
Here's the result. Plenty of things I don’t love & need to learn, but all unlikely noticeable in my game.
Also, saw some in ref photos building with odd window patterns & thought maybe it would add some “lived in” feel.
Here's the result. Plenty of things I don’t love & need to learn, but all unlikely noticeable in my game.
In a VERY odd twist: buildings I made perform well & in cases like trying to fade the mesh, work a bit better than pro built ones
I’ll recheck UVs but the textures look ok
I REALLY doubt I’d end up not using Kenney’s. I’m already using 9 of them & may yet #gamedev something to improve their fades
I’ll recheck UVs but the textures look ok
I REALLY doubt I’d end up not using Kenney’s. I’m already using 9 of them & may yet #gamedev something to improve their fades
January 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In a VERY odd twist: buildings I made perform well & in cases like trying to fade the mesh, work a bit better than pro built ones
I’ll recheck UVs but the textures look ok
I REALLY doubt I’d end up not using Kenney’s. I’m already using 9 of them & may yet #gamedev something to improve their fades
I’ll recheck UVs but the textures look ok
I REALLY doubt I’d end up not using Kenney’s. I’m already using 9 of them & may yet #gamedev something to improve their fades