Month: February 2014

  • Comparison of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3

    With the Diablo 3 expansion coming out in a month, I really want to get more paragon experience and gold, but I can’t because the game is too boring. Instead I’m playing Diablo 2 and it’s been fun. This post is about trying to write down why. Who knows it could help with game dev.…

  • Boosting motivation when making indie games

    Making games is fun but it also requires a lot of brain power (especially when figuring out bugs). Some people are naturally motivated but for most of us, we need a carrot dangling above our heads to provide that extra motivation. Rewards Saying you’ll treat yourself to a movie or play some games after you’ve…

  • Thoughts about game jams

    First off, I’ve never been in one, but this is what I think about them. Game jams are when a group of people come together to make a game in a very short amount of time like 48 hours. Working in a team and learning from others If you’re used to working alone, this would…