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in Tech BitsUnraveling the Threads of Version Control and How to Git
Introduction Imagine you’re a tailor, and you’re tasked with creating a magnificent tapestry. You start with a simple design, a base fabric, if you will. As you progress, you add more threads, colors, and patterns, each representing a new feature or improvement. But what if you make a mistake? Or what if you want to […] More
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in Game ReviewsMago: A Delivery Driver’s Tale of Magic and Mayhem
Log Entry 1: The Mix-Up It was a day like any other in the bustling city of Musicalia. I was doing my usual rounds, delivering meals from the Overlord’s kitchen. One of the orders was a special dish, meant for the Overlord himself. But in a twist of fate, I delivered it to the wrong […] More
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BROK the InvestiGator: A Punchy Review with a Twist
My dear friend, let me tell you about a game that’s as gritty as the back alleys of this city I call home. The game is ‘BROK the InvestiGator‘, and it’s a tale that’s as twisted as the cases I’ve cracked over the years. Picture this: a world where animals have replaced humans, where the […] More
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GINSHA: A Daring Metroid-Inspired Odyssey
My dear friend, have you ever found yourself lost in a labyrinth of interconnected tunnels? I have. It was a time when I was younger, perhaps more naive, and the world was a vast, unexplored place. It was not unlike the world of Metroid, a game that has left an indelible mark on my heart […] More
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Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
Ah, my dear friend, have I ever told you about the time I found myself in the midst of an eternal war? It was not unlike the epic tale of Odysseus, a journey filled with strategy, survival, and the relentless passage of time. It’s a tale that, in many ways, mirrors the game ‘Immortal Tactics: […] More
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Power of Ten: Cosmic Journey of Redemption and Perseverance
Ah, my dear friend, have you ever heard of the game ‘Power of Ten‘? It’s a tale that, in many ways, mirrors my own life. A lone starfighter against a relentless armada. I was once that lone starfighter, metaphorically speaking of course. A young man, full of ambition and drive, ready to take on the […] More
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Surviving the Unforgiving Wastes: A Journey Through ZERO Sievert
Ah, “ZERO Sievert.” A game that, in its desolate beauty, evokes a sense of dread and anticipation that is so often lost in the comfort of our daily lives. I remember the first time I played it, tucked away in a dimly lit room, the only light emanating from the screen illuminating my face. The […] More
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in Tech BitsJSON Configurations – Unveiling the Secrets of Secure Game Initialization
Ah, the art of configuration. A ballet danced on a stage of binary, with JSON as the choreographer. Join me today, my dear students, as we delve into the depths of using JSON as a configuration file in GameMaker Studio 2. We’ll navigate through creating, bundling, and loading these crucial files during game startup. And […] More
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5 Cardinal Sins of JSON Misuse in Game Development – Lessons from a Master
Listen closely, my dear students. As we journey together through the labyrinthine intricacies of JSON, it’s time we shed some light on the shadows. Those dark corners where even the best of us sometimes falter. I’m talking about the top five mistakes that developers often make when dancing with JSON. Consider this a stern lecture […] More
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Mastering the Symphony of JSON Functions in GameMaker Studio
My friends, we’ve journeyed together through the labyrinthine landscape of JSON, exploring its structure, peering into its nested complexities. Today, let’s raise the curtain on our third act – a thorough investigation of GameMaker Studio 2’s repertoire of JSON functions, the very instruments that enable us to orchestrate the melody of our game’s data. Let’s […] More
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Nested in Complexity: The Intricate Structures of JSON
Part two of our grand tour through the JSON cosmos, dear reader, and we find ourselves staring into the heart of a JSON object, its structure. Like the intricate workings of a Swiss watch or the blueprints of a master architect, JSON structure forms the backbone of this powerful language. Let’s unravel these complex knots […] More
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The Art of the Code: Delving into JSON and GameMaker Studio
In the intricate ballet of life, I find many parallels with the digital universe. Much like the invisible strings that control a marionette, there are certain mechanisms behind the colorful graphics and immersive storylines of our beloved games. This invisible puppeteer? Code, my dear readers. Today, I invite you to join me on an exploration […] More
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