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Just like most modern games, I'm done whether or not the game is
Weeks and weeks later, platformer is over.
Nick Brunell
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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When the hardware conflicts with software
While Level 2 is all but complete, what does a developer do when their confusticated won't let them run and jump? Certainly not "design a...
Nick Brunell
Mar 4, 20221 min read
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The kids will all say Wayne Brady without even recognizing the name "Monty Hall".
The main thing I added to Level 2 to give it some necessary spunk is this pipe randomizer mechanic to get past an unpassable vertical wall.
Nick Brunell
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Minimal Progress
What was I doing earlier this week? I distinctively remember signing in, and I definitely remember doing SOMETHING more to Platformer. ...
Nick Brunell
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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I'll take "Named Category" for $400, Ken
One of those weeks where I set out to accomplish a lot of one thing and end up accomplishing a little of a few things.
Nick Brunell
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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The shell functions, Koopa! Now to make Level 2 interesting, Koopa!
Fortunately now the shell can actually be used offensively. Haven't got to do too much, but the next item on my docket is make the...
Nick Brunell
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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I... I... got the project to a playable state?!
Don't get me wrong, there are actual asset flips that have more creativity, but enough videos, it's about time people actually got to get...
Nick Brunell
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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Back in the saddle... Wait, where's the horse?
In the words of Ryan Vobotnik, "Hap-PING NOO Year!" I've slept more hours in 2022 than Sidney Potier. Jackpot!
Nick Brunell
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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Uh... I guess I basically have Mario 1 with better graphics?
So I've got speed, the exit, and some basic levels in place. Figure I might get this on itch.io maybe next month, because the files...
Nick Brunell
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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I guess I kinda have a "game" now?
Obviously making level 2 a bit more original would be good, and there's all the other stuff to fix, including finishing one of my BeepBox...
Nick Brunell
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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Lotsa Beep Box, not that I can prove it exactly
I went over some edits like fixing the falling coins which spin now, but there's still a lot of physics stuff I need to fix. The main...
Nick Brunell
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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A Basic Mario template
Did you design a boss fight? No, but I made the red mushroom green. Did you make a water level? No, but I made the red mushroom green....
Nick Brunell
Nov 18, 20211 min read
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Currently it might be Mario in a World, but what's Super about it?
So this is coding And what have you done The basics are over The meat ha'nt e'en begun And so this is coding Thought 'twas sposed t'be...
Nick Brunell
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Gun Fight is now Functional. Now if only I understood the saying "Location, Location, Location".
The game still needs backgrounds of course, but now the aiming/moving/shooting shouldn't be faulty in the first few seconds. I also...
Nick Brunell
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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And Here's To You, Mrs. Rattlesnake
See how much you make this adder grow Whoa Whoa Whoa Go rest in peace, Mrs. Rattlesnake Let the pythons and the cobras play Hey Hey Hey...
Nick Brunell
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Buttons! Why did it have to be Sprites?
Besides the sound and programming things I talk about in the video, the score font also seems weirdly blurry sometimes, anyone else...
Nick Brunell
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Almost as messy as actual citizen-police relations. Almost.
I labeled this an "alpha" for a reason. Not only is there still a lot I'd love to add, but DOH! I left the timer at 45 seconds, although...
Nick Brunell
Oct 8, 20211 min read
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Animations and Controls are (basically) finished!
Now about those backgrounds or sound mixing...
Nick Brunell
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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A good drawing, but we're in a weird spot with sound
Forgot to show it, but I did animate the sheriff's legs, just gotta program it to only movement. Probably have to stick with "Got Me" or...
Nick Brunell
Sep 24, 20211 min read
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Code Reviewing
I've been rewatching the tutorial videos to see if there were some steps I skipped. Due to me being a night owl recently, I've had to...
Nick Brunell
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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