Michael Pattison
@mpattym.bsky.social
Indie Game Developer | Wrangler of Little Monsters
Apartment Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3069870/Apartment_Story/
Apartment Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3069870/Apartment_Story/
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Michael Pattison
@mpattym.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Project Sunrise - Interaction, Dialogue & Quest System
Project Sunrise is a blueprint-only project designed to expedite and streamline your development process. It provides a range of features aimed at easing the initial setup. Included is an example map ...
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I recently updated 'Project Sunrise' on the FAB marketplace.
It can be a great time saver if you're planning to start a new single player type game.
fab.com/s/3b5692f064dd
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #FAB #InteractionSystem #DialogueSystem #QuestSystem
It can be a great time saver if you're planning to start a new single player type game.
fab.com/s/3b5692f064dd
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #FAB #InteractionSystem #DialogueSystem #QuestSystem
Enhanced inputs can seem scary at first but its simpler than you'd first think. For example, if you want two possible events happen using the same key (E) but when it's pressed or held, this can be achieved using the 'Tap' and 'Hold' triggers and two input actions.
#UE5 #GameDev #EnhancedInputs
#UE5 #GameDev #EnhancedInputs
January 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Enhanced inputs can seem scary at first but its simpler than you'd first think. For example, if you want two possible events happen using the same key (E) but when it's pressed or held, this can be achieved using the 'Tap' and 'Hold' triggers and two input actions.
#UE5 #GameDev #EnhancedInputs
#UE5 #GameDev #EnhancedInputs
I've been going through some things that have left me completely emotionally drained.
I've been reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' which has made me realise I should probably talk about it more.
#mentalhealth
I've been reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' which has made me realise I should probably talk about it more.
#mentalhealth
January 15, 2026 at 6:09 AM
I've been going through some things that have left me completely emotionally drained.
I've been reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' which has made me realise I should probably talk about it more.
#mentalhealth
I've been reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' which has made me realise I should probably talk about it more.
#mentalhealth
The feeling I get from gaming isn't the same as when I was younger. Even when playing some of the older classics.
It's hard to say why but it makes me wonder if it's something to do with not really being able to 'complete' games these days.
It's hard to say why but it makes me wonder if it's something to do with not really being able to 'complete' games these days.
January 2, 2026 at 9:23 AM
The feeling I get from gaming isn't the same as when I was younger. Even when playing some of the older classics.
It's hard to say why but it makes me wonder if it's something to do with not really being able to 'complete' games these days.
It's hard to say why but it makes me wonder if it's something to do with not really being able to 'complete' games these days.
This might be a controversial opinion but... any game with in app purchases should have an option to disable all prompts for in app purchases by law.
Nothing worse than having to help an 8 year old navigate them.
Nothing worse than having to help an 8 year old navigate them.
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This might be a controversial opinion but... any game with in app purchases should have an option to disable all prompts for in app purchases by law.
Nothing worse than having to help an 8 year old navigate them.
Nothing worse than having to help an 8 year old navigate them.
As a project grows and ideas change, old (early) systems can become unfit for purpose. It's important to make this assessment early so you can decide whether you want to use some band aids or rebuild and refactor.
So... yes, I think i'll be remaking the upgrade system. 😅
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev
So... yes, I think i'll be remaking the upgrade system. 😅
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev
December 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I'm a part of the group that hasn't watched the #GameAwards.
Anything worth checking out?
I'm going to assume there was nothing regarding:
ES6, FO5, Portal 3 or Half-Life 3
Anything worth checking out?
I'm going to assume there was nothing regarding:
ES6, FO5, Portal 3 or Half-Life 3
December 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I'm a part of the group that hasn't watched the #GameAwards.
Anything worth checking out?
I'm going to assume there was nothing regarding:
ES6, FO5, Portal 3 or Half-Life 3
Anything worth checking out?
I'm going to assume there was nothing regarding:
ES6, FO5, Portal 3 or Half-Life 3
After some testing, I've decided to combine assembling compounds and upgrades in Hexion. So today I've worked on a mock-up for the new compounds menu.
The idea is when you complete a compound group, you get the upgrade. 5 (maybe 7) compounds per group.
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #Hexion
The idea is when you complete a compound group, you get the upgrade. 5 (maybe 7) compounds per group.
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #Hexion
December 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It still baffles me that console gamers still pay just to get online.
If they tried this on PC, there'd be an uproar. The idea should have been stomped out from the beginning.
If they tried this on PC, there'd be an uproar. The idea should have been stomped out from the beginning.
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It still baffles me that console gamers still pay just to get online.
If they tried this on PC, there'd be an uproar. The idea should have been stomped out from the beginning.
If they tried this on PC, there'd be an uproar. The idea should have been stomped out from the beginning.
Reposted by Michael Pattison
One of my mainstay ongoing freelance projects is sadly coming to an end this month, so I'm on the lookout for narrative design/writing opportunities! I mean, I already was, but now I'm looking harder
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One of my mainstay ongoing freelance projects is sadly coming to an end this month, so I'm on the lookout for narrative design/writing opportunities! I mean, I already was, but now I'm looking harder
Reposted by Michael Pattison
I've recently uploaded a few parts of a new series where I rebuilt the inventory system in someone's project.
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
UE5 | Hybris Inventory Remake - Pt1
YouTube video by Michael Pattison
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I've recently uploaded a few parts of a new series where I rebuilt the inventory system in someone's project.
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
Remember to keep things tidy! It'll save you a keyboard when you have to revisit in a few months.
#UE5 #Blueprints #GameDev
#UE5 #Blueprints #GameDev
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Remember to keep things tidy! It'll save you a keyboard when you have to revisit in a few months.
#UE5 #Blueprints #GameDev
#UE5 #Blueprints #GameDev
I've recently uploaded a few parts of a new series where I rebuilt the inventory system in someone's project.
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
UE5 | Hybris Inventory Remake - Pt1
YouTube video by Michael Pattison
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I've recently uploaded a few parts of a new series where I rebuilt the inventory system in someone's project.
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
If you want to watch the journey, check it out.
youtu.be/st6DfJauZro
#UE5 #GameDev #Hybris
I've been giving the main menu some TLC. I think this looks a lot better! Just got to redo some of the other UI stuff.
And yes, Hexion Protocol is the name I've decided to call this game. :)
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #HexionProtocol
*Gradients & Compression 😅
And yes, Hexion Protocol is the name I've decided to call this game. :)
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #HexionProtocol
*Gradients & Compression 😅
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I've been giving the main menu some TLC. I think this looks a lot better! Just got to redo some of the other UI stuff.
And yes, Hexion Protocol is the name I've decided to call this game. :)
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #HexionProtocol
*Gradients & Compression 😅
And yes, Hexion Protocol is the name I've decided to call this game. :)
#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #HexionProtocol
*Gradients & Compression 😅
So I've been spending some time separating some aspects of my game into their own levels. This also meant I needed to actually start looking at saving some of the data off.
It's slow going but getting there. This is what my compound puzzle is looking like at the moment.
#UE5 #IndieDev
It's slow going but getting there. This is what my compound puzzle is looking like at the moment.
#UE5 #IndieDev
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I wonder what would happen if all original content creators did an upload blackout.
Where would all the people using AI to effectively steal someone's work get their source from?
Where would all the people using AI to effectively steal someone's work get their source from?
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I wonder what would happen if all original content creators did an upload blackout.
Where would all the people using AI to effectively steal someone's work get their source from?
Where would all the people using AI to effectively steal someone's work get their source from?
So last week I did some prep work on a new direction for a secondary gameplay loop. As part of this I was working with some Editor Utility Widgets in #UE5 to help generate the data required more easily.
Has anyone else created some custom editor utility widgets? If so, what for?
#GameDev #IndieDev
Has anyone else created some custom editor utility widgets? If so, what for?
#GameDev #IndieDev
October 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM