@PurpCat I mean you could start off by learning to program batch files or shell scripts, but those are limited to text-only games. I started off programming by learning to make batch file games.
Most Linux distros have compilers and interpreters for every language known to man preinstalled so if you grew up with Linux, you are all set.
Or you can simply just write HTML5 games in JavaScript using your favorite text editor. But that assumes that kids realize that all they need is Notepad (or whatever text-editor they have) and their preferred Internet browser. But most kids these days can't even tell how a filesystem even works.
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Trying to replace the BS Zelda male avatar sprite with something that I own (well a modified version of a public domain sprite).
I'm not a good pixel artist when it comes to humanoid characters. I tried to get help on OGA's forums, but activity is too low on that place and I don't know anywhere else that I can get help. This probably won't be the final sprite, but I'm running out of options, and I want to get this game done so I can move on.
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiegamedev #indiedev #indiegames #indie #SFML #cplusplus
30th anniversary of #chronotrigger is today!
personally, i don't like the gameplay too much. the setting and story are awesome though, and the music is gaming's finest. the MUSIC holy shit. yasunori mitsuda is a legend.
Oh, #ChronoTrigger is trending because it came out 30 years ago.
I remember playing it on an SNES emulator long after its release (and long after I've gotten rid of my actual SNES). I have great memories of the game but I haven't played enough JRPGs to compare it to others. Never played any #FinalFantasy games for example.
But I guess I made a good pick with Chrono Trigger. It seems to be regarded as one of the best games of its kind.
#ChronoTrigger is now trending across Mastodon
Breaking Călin Georgescu cannot run in the presidential elections. The final decision was given by the CCR https://www.byteseu.com/819813/ #Romania
@beardalaxy @djsumdog TikTok denied any paid promotion from Russia.
https://www.romania-insider.com/tiktok-rejects-allegations-romania-presidential-elections-2024
God's Disdain releases this Friday at 9AM Pacific!
Alongside it, the God's Disdain Supporter Pack will be made available for $6.99 USD. It includes the original soundtrack (plus a retro version), design documents, concept art, high resolution versions of the cutscene paintings, dungeon designs, and more!
If you like God's Disdain, we would appreciate the monetary support (although it is not necessary).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3583280/Gods_Disdain_Supporter_Pack/
#godsdisdain #rpgmaker #indiegamedev #gamedev #indiegames #rpg #jrpg
Hello Mastodon! I'm a power engineer who is trying out solo game development and on the way to release Power Network Tycoon - a game where you build and manage your own electrical grid with real physics simulation.
If you've ever wondered how power systems actually work (or why they fail), this might be your jam. I built it to be technically accurate while still being fun. To say it's been a challenge is an understatement
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2429930/Power_Network_Tycoon/