Converting from DirectX 9.0c to DirectX 11
Hi, I'm currently converting an old DirectX 9.0c project to use DirectX 11. I'm looking to find the equivelant replacement of the following DirectX constructs used in DIrectX 9.0c: D3DXMATERIAL*...
View ArticleSpoiler tags & collapsible/scrollable/resizable code blocks
I've noticed there's no current support for spoiler tags with the new system. Being able to set the spoiler preview text would be a nice feature, as it was requested with previous forum software...
View ArticleHighlight to quote support on any page that supports comments
In the Forums section of the site, you can highlight text in a thread and get a Quote popup block that then allows you to easily quote in a reply. You can easily do this multiple times to cherry pick a...
View ArticleWhat keeps a player going through seemingly nearly identical levels?
There is a certain balance, of too easy/repetitive and a player will get board, and yet a lot of games thrive off of large volumes of very similar content. Is there a good concept to explain this?...
View Article"3D Artist" looking for some work to improve skills
Hello Guys,I work with Blender for some months now. I Want to further improve my skills in a team of nice people ^^. If u have some work for me to do feel free to message me :D.
View ArticleNeed some help with stencil buffer.
I have been designing a object outlining method for my home-grown game engine. I thought the stencil buffer would do it , but I have having problems with the results. I have been trying to make...
View ArticleLooking to play Ark: Survival Evolved at 1440p with ~80-100fps
Heya, first time posting here. My current setup is a GTX 970 and 6600K 3.5Ghz(OC'd to 4.6). Right now on max settings I get like 20 FPS so I have to crank things down big time.I'd really like to wait...
View ArticleGameplay programming?
So, I'm 100% completely new to anything & everything related to programming. But, I've done some research, and gameplay programming seems really cool. I like the thought of implementing controls...
View ArticleUnderstanding how a collision detection system should work
I've gotten many simple games up and running, and now I'm in the process of making a bigger one. In my smaller games, I would simply check if 2 objects were colliding in the game loop, for example, in...
View ArticleBenefits of multithreaded renderer
So I keep reading about multithreaded renderer but as a beginner its not clear to me what exactly is the benefit of it? Ultimately don't the calls to the gpu have to be done in a specific linear order?
View ArticleEditing a post with ampersands in code converts them to HTML entities
I noticed that when editing a post that contains & in code, that these get converted to & in the editor, which is then display as such instead of the original &.Edited once:z = x...
View ArticleInsanity
Hello, and welcome to my devlog where I will be documenting my journey in developing my first game, Insanity.Insanity is a mobile 2D platformer game that is inspired by a game called Super Meat Boy. I...
View ArticleLevel Design
I have to admit. When it comes to art, I am not that good. I do not have this creative sense to start something artistic from scratch. Give me something to start with and I may be able to continue...
View ArticleInsanity’s Experience
One of the things that I was thinking about when i was working on my game is its experience. Any good game, in my opinion has to make the player feel something. Some games make their players feel...
View ArticleMusic Composition
Music is an essential part of any video game. They can change the mood of any scene drastically. You can have an intense scene full of action but if the music is not good enough, you may lose interest...
View ArticleInsanity
Insanity is a 2D platformer game designed for Android and iOS. Insanity is a challenging game where you have to overcome a lot of obstacles to acquire the sacred gem of power! Once you complete the...
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Does anybody know how to make a pixel art background for a game?
Does anybody know how to make a pixel art background for a game? I am making a game, and somebody helped me with the music and I have no Idea how to do a good pixel art background so I asked here, if...
View Article[REV-SHARE] 2D Artist Looking For Programmer, Open-Ended Project
Hi, I'm a 2d artist and animator with a good deal of amateur experience. I'm currently looking for a programmer for a completely open-ended project. I'd really like to play it by ear, talk it out, and...
View ArticleIs It Okay to Post Business-related on Roblox?
Is it okay to have something in GameDev about Roblox? No?
View ArticleStargate-like Background... How?
So, I'm trying to build a game like Stargate, using Godot:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4BW5GcRW44The screen and map repeat themselves. So, for instance, if I move far enough in one direction or...
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